Windsor NH Returns to Biennial Sessions

by Ed Naile Always on the cutting edge of municipal finance, the tiny town of Windsor is still auditing its books from almost a decade of not doing so. Thank you DRA!   Lucky the budget for this town of 250 is only about $150,000.00, otherwise things could get sticky....

Will Concord listen?

January 12, 2009 Union Leader Think-tank testimony: Will Concord listen to all views? We are going to take a wild guess here and suggest that the Democrats in control of the Legislature are the ones who invited the head of a left-leaning “think tank” to...

Having Your Say at Town Meeting is Under Attack (HB 71)

HB 71 would change the requirement of holding a public hearing for any proposed municipal bond or note in the amount of $100,00 or more to $1,000,000 or more. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 71 This bill failed on a voice vote on February 12,...

SB2 Town Meetings Under Attack (HB 114)

HB 114 would no longer allow changes to warrant articles in the deliberative session in SB2 situations. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 114 This bill was defeated with a voice vote on February 4, 2009.

Right to Know Law Under Assault (HB 53)

HB 53 would exempt certain government agencies from having to release information under the RSA 91-A “Right to Know” law. CNHT feels that the passage of this bill would not be in the best interest of the taxpayer. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 53...

Private Voting Under Assault (HB 72)

HB 72 would increase the number of people needed to request secret vote at town meetings in some cases to as many as 50, from 5 as previous law provides. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 72 This bill was killed with a voice vote on February 12,...