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“Our taxes don’t go to public schools, our money doesn’t pay for the roads here; we do not truly consider ourselves Grafton County-ites. When people ask where you go to school, you say Dartmouth. You never say you’re from Hanover, but some far-off place you call “home.” And by voting for one of our carpet-bagging compatriots, we’ve done Grafton a great disservice.” ~ Zachary Gottlieb, Dartmouth College Newspaper on the election of a non-resident to the office of Grafton County Treasurer
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, 2009.
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 PLEASE...
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, 1009.
Stop the Education Nightmare
Because of the state budget crisis, most of the efforts made on education funding over the last two years will have to be changed. The Legislature has the ability and the opportunity to craft a new plan with the potential to end the constant battle with the courts....
“Workforce” housing law – what right?
January 4, 2009 Nashua Telegraph With the state’s new work-force housing law taking effect in July, some towns are pushing ahead to meet the new requirements. But some towns just won’t have it all figured out. The law says towns must provide the opportunity for...