Salem residents restore kindergarten money

February 6, 2009 Fosters SALEM, N.H. (AP) — Salem, N.H., residents have reversed their school Budget Committee and restored money for a public kindergarten program. Residents voted overwhelmingly Thursday to put $1.6 million back in the proposed school budget. The...

Hey Frank, Where You Going With That Brown On Your Nose?

by Ed Naile Well I went to the Atkinson Deliberative session on Saturday to behold the spectacle of democracy at its worst – I was not disappointed. Here is how it works: The police chief has a following built with taxpayer dollars in the form of a nifty little...

Atkinson Police Chief Bully or Target?

ATKINSON – Two residents who claim police Chief Philip V. Consentino bullied people into removing their names from a warrant article petition are preparing to sue the chief and the board of selectmen. In a notice sent to the town by attorney Charles Douglas, residents...

Despite economy, Bedford looks for raises

January 30, 2009 Bedford Journal The Bedford school district deliberative session will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Bedford High School Theatre. At the session, registered voters will be given a presentation of the proposed operating budget and other warrant...

Town meeting dates 2009

January 29, 2009 Eagle Tribune Town Meeting season gets underway Saturday with the first round of deliberative sessions, which lead up to voting March 10. Atkinson: Town: Saturday, 10 a.m., Dyke Auditorium in Atkinson Elementary School. School: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7...

NH Examines Penalties for Meetings Law Violations (HB 425)

Seacoast Online – New Hampshire examines penalties for meetings law violations CONCORD — New Hampshire lawmakers are considering strengthening penalties against public agencies, officials and employees that violate the state’s Right-to-Know Law. The...