Tax Increase in Raymond Has Taxpayers Tightening Belt

RAYMOND – The “sticker shock” after last week’s mailing of the new property tax rates has some residents eyeing the town’s bill with anxiety. For resident Paul Brown, that initial look at the town’s end-of-the-year statement is something...

Kenney would have reined in spending

November 16, 2008 Fosters I personally want to congratulate State Senator Joe Kenney of Wakefield for running a positive and issued oriented race for governor. He addressed the major issue in state government, which was the spending in last year’s state budget...

Lyonel Tracy committed to German educational system

November 15, 2008 Eagle Forum It has come to CNHT’s attention that Lyonel Tracy, NH’s Education Commissioner, is looking to Marc Tucker for advice on education, particularly with the controversial new idea of letting students graduate after grade 10. Marc...

Lynch NH’s Worst Governor

November 15, 2008 Union Leader MANCHESTER – John Lynch is “the worst governor the state has ever had,” former Gov. John H. Sununu told members of the Seacoast Federated Republican Women meeting yesterday in Portsmouth. Later, explaining his opinion to a...

Tax Rate to Rise 9.4% in Moultonboro

MOULTONBORO — Driven by an increase in the county portion, the projected tax rate for Moultonboro residents is on the rise, from $6.99 per $1,000 in 2007, to $7.65 in the current year. Town Administrator Carter Terenzini presented the tax rate to selectmen and told...

There they go again – Lynch admin wants more taxes

November 14, 2008 WMUR-TV CONCORD, N.H. — Penny-pinching at the gas pump now could lead to higher prices in New Hampshire as the state considers raising the gas tax. The state highway fund is heading deep into the red, and officials said one reason for that is...