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Many Meredith workers haven't received a riase in over 3 years
To the editor, Just thought I’d pass this bit of information along to the voters of Meredith before they attend Town Meeting in March. No hourly wage worker in Meredith’s Department of Public Works, Water Department, Building and Grounds, or Recycling Divisions (includin...0 Comments -
Where's the legislation Sen. Forrester has crafted to create N.H. jobs?
To the editor, As a candidate, our state senator touted her credentials as a job creator: her MBA from the Whittemore School, her stints at the Plymouth Main Street and Greater Meredith Programs, as well as her position in her husband’s business. But where are the jobs, Senato... -
We need to keep working on this milfoil problem in M'borough
To the editor: Moultonborough voters, Please support the petitioned article for the treatment of milfoil at this year’s Town Meeting. Protecting the quality of the lake is important to the economic health of our town. A healthy lake will protect property values and maintain vi... -
3 dates for all Belmont residents to circle on their calendars
To the editor, I am writing this short note to the voters of Belmont to let them know that there will be three dates to remember and attend. On Tuesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. there will be a Meet the Candidates Night at the Belmont High School. It is the day voters have the opportunity ... -
Why would GSD agree to pay 100% of employee's insurance?
To the editor, Hello Gilford. In response to the most recent letters concerning the school nurse and her 36.6-percent pay differential over the average pay for nurses here in NH., their letters highlight my point. In the private sector we do not pay more for longevity for the sake of long... -
Laconia firefighters were promised yearly 'steps' when hired
To the editor, I am writing in response to Councilor Brenda Baer's recent letter to the editor. While I can't speak for all the city employees, I can speak on behalf of the Laconia Professional Firefighters. It is implied in the councilor's letter that the firefighters who do not li... -
Unless it's your body, or your unborn child, mind your own business
To the editor, This letter is in response to Nancy Parson's recent letters and also the responses to those letters. I notice that the majority of those responding negatively are MEN. This strikes me as strange. If you are male, unless it is YOUR body, or YOUR unborn child in that body, ... -
Latest sign of apocalypse: liars hiding behind ‘Freedom of Speech’
To the editor, This country and people in it have been going to hell in a hand basket in recent years. And it keeps getting worse every day, in my humble opinion. In 1782 George Washington, not yet our first U.S. president, established awards and medals for military heroes and issue... -
I still believe it’s important for men to be part of ‘life’ debate
To the editor, In response to Nancy Parsons Saturday letter: you’re still missing the point. I was not trying to insult you because of you speaking to women’s health. I was trying to point out that your question of "why do men have the right to an opinion on birth control... -
ESS 4th graders collecting peanut butter & jelly for Got Lunch!
To the editor, The Advisory Board of Got Lunch! Laconia has always felt that our program is so much more than distributing lunches to those who need it. At the end of year #1 the family surveys told us loud and clear that those lunches were needed, and very much appreciated. We have conti...