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Senate Finance Committee rejects House-approved tax hikes
READER COMMENTS: 0Today's House vote on a Senate-passed bill to allow casino gambling comes the day after the Senate Finance Committee rejected about $53 million in House-approved tax increases and released a list of Health and Human Service spending reductions.
Winnipesaukee watershed association looking to raise its profile
READER COMMENTS: 0One of two “Meet and Greet” receptions hosted by the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association (LWWA) will be held on June 6th at the Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club.
Board benches Franklin football coach; supporters angry
READER COMMENTS: 0The mayor, members of Friends of Franklin Football, and present and past players are upset that the school board has not rehired head football coach Greg Husband after his players allegedly taunted a Mascoma coach when Franklin won the championship last fall.
For now, no more breakfasts in Manchester's Veterans Park
READER COMMENTS: 0The leader of a church group that has sought to serve breakfast to the homeless in Veterans Memorial Park appears to have backed away from the request for now.
Nashua aldermen review proposed school budget
READER COMMENTS: 0Aldermen had their first chance to examine the school district’s proposed $129 million budget on Tuesday, studying salary wages, enrollment projections and class sizes.
Manchester mayor to oversee economic development office
READER COMMENTS: 0The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a plan to place economic development under the umbrella of the mayor’s office, amid concerns from some aldermen that the move could “politicize” such activity.
April fireworks show in Londonderry sparks review of regulations
READER COMMENTS: 0With a late April fireworks display at the Londonderry Fish and Game Club sparking countless complaints, the town is taking a closer look at its current fireworks regulations.
Derry father’s family subdivision plan hits zoning board snag
READER COMMENTS: 0Louis Saab has owned a nearly 15-acre parcel on Scenic Drive for 24 years and recently came forward to the town with a plan to develop three house lots on the property for his three children.
Okla. senators embrace aid after opposing Hurricane Sandy relief
READER COMMENTS: 0Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many lawmakers expressed relief Tuesday that they took action in January to bulk up the FEMA disaster relief fund.
NH celebrates presidential primary’s 100th anniversary
READER COMMENTS: 0New Hampshire began moving presidential selection from the party-boss-controlled, smoked-filled back rooms to the citizens of the country when it created the state’s presidential primary 100 years ago.
Goffstown holds off on school borrowing
READER COMMENTS: 0The school board last night voted to put off until 2015 a bond request for improvements to the town’s two elementary schools.
Senate committee awaits casino vote
READER COMMENTS: 1The Senate Finance Committee Monday began staking out its position on several spending items in anticipation of a vote in the House Wednesday on casino gambling and future negotiations with the House over a final budget for fiscal 2014 and 2015.
Hillsborough County register of probate feels job is gutted, files petition with court
READER COMMENTS: 1Alderman-at-large Joseph Kelly Levasseur was elected register of probate for Hillsborough County last November, but Manchester residents needn’t worry about that distracting him from his aldermanic duties.
Manchester, church group seek accord on breakfast for homeless
READER COMMENTS: 20ty officials and the head of a church group that serves a free breakfast to the homeless appear to be close to an agreement on a new downtown location for the weekend event.
Ky. Sen. Rand Paul to NH GOP: Let's look like America
READER COMMENTS: 21U.S. Sen. Rand Paul urged fellow Republicans at a New Hampshire GOP fundraiser Monday night to become a more diversified party, and also sharply criticized the Obama administration for threats to civil liberties.
Experts weigh in on UNH logo designs
READER COMMENTS: 15An academic clock tower doesn't really connect with UNH, according to marketing experts weighing in on the University of New Hampshire's move to redesign its main calling card — its logo.
Overtime puts stress on Nashua police budget
READER COMMENTS: 2As city officials reviewed the police department's proposed budget of $25.5 million on Monday, concerns of a possible financial shortfall in the existing fiscal year police budget were brought to light.
Dumpster Depot not welcomed by Derry abutters
READER COMMENTS: 1Despite a revised plan to create a greater buffer zone between a proposed Dumpster Depot location on Ashleigh Drive and abutting homeowners, many area residents are still up in arms about the project.
Berlin tax hike not expected to be as high as once thought
READER COMMENTS: 0Berlin property owners will likely face a hike in their local 2013 taxes, but not as much as first feared. Residents will get to have their say on the fiscal year 2014 proposed budget on Monday, May 29 at a public hearing which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Berlin City Hall auditorium.
Sen. Rand Paul in NH: Too early for judgments in IRS probe
READER COMMENTS: 1U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, says he wants to hear what unfolds in the investigation into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups before deciding who is responsible and what kind of punishment is appropriate.
Search for Goffstown middle school principal continues
READER COMMENTS: 0The search for a principal to lead Mountain View Middle School has been narrowed to one candidate.
NH car manufacturers campaign against proposed auto dealer law
READER COMMENTS: 4The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers begins a campaign today urging defeat of a bill that changes agreements with auto dealers covering facility renovations and warranty work among other issues.
Peterborough voters give OK to sell historic building
READER COMMENTS: 0Grand Army of the Republic Hall needs $300,000 worth of renovations.
Nashua set to begin budget review
READER COMMENTS: 1Budget season will be in full swing this week as an aldermanic committee is scheduled to meet three times to review the mayor’s proposed 2014 budget with a fine tooth comb.
Manchester alderman urges review of police phone use
READER COMMENTS: 21Following testimony by an officer that he used his work phone to communicate with women over a four-year period, a city alderman plans to ask that a committee be set up to review the use of department-issued cell phones.
Manchester 'homeless meter' program seeks to deter panhandling
READER COMMENTS: 19The Board of Aldermen is scheduled to vote on a proposal to install 'homeless meters' in six locations around the city.
Nashua mayor to recommend Bennett for corporation counsel
READER COMMENTS: 0The city could soon have a new leader in its legal department, as the mayor intends on recommending a new corporation counsel to handle Nashua’s legal matters.
Claremont group disputes incinerator plant's permit
READER COMMENTS: 0Rebecca MacKenzie said she chose to plant marigolds over vegetables because she is afraid to harvest food from a patch of earth so close to the waste-burning incinerators of Wheelabrator Claremont Company, about a mile away.
Manchester business owners hope to revive pedestrians-only Hanover Street project
READER COMMENTS: 3A pedestrians-only pilot project on a block of Hanover Street last summer was so successful, business owners hope to bring it back again this year.
Goffstown artisan gives new face to Wolfeboro tower
READER COMMENTS: 0The weathered and worn clock faces at the Brewster Memorial Hall clock tower are getting a $34,000 facelift.
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