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The Peter Principle: …is a concept in management developed by Laurence J. Peter which observes that people in a hierarchy tend to rise to “a level of respective incompetence” And it will claim who it will. Yes, I’m late with this news (I keep TRYING to come back…sigh). It happened at the end of last month: Laconia superintendent steps down Steve … Read more
In her book on pandemic planning, “Ending the Cycle of Crisis and Complacency in U.S. Global Health Security,” Ayotte supports state censorship of social media. This book was written before the pandemic! You can look for yourself. She mentions “disinformation” seven times, promoting the need for state censorship. “…the credibility of the scientific and medical … Read more
Due to the recent controversy in Bow, New Hampshire, where the Superintendent punished parents for wearing pink wristbands to their daughter’s soccer game, the word is getting out to BUY these wristbands and start wearing them to games. Whether playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, or swimming, everyone needs to wear these pink wristbands with the letters XX … Read more
In an effort to exercise his free speech, Anthony Foote, who resides in Bow, New Hampshire, decided to wear a pink wristband with XX written on it to his daughter’s soccer game. Der Führer – in charge of the Bow School District – decided that she would have none of that. Instead, “Superintendent of Schools … Read more
Much of the fun of watching NFL games involves more than just viewing terrific action. Venues and fan interactions are parts of the total gridiron experience—whether one watches the Patriots play at Gillette Stadium or on a big screen at the Frog Rock Tavern in Meredith. I’ve been to Gillette, and it can be exhilaratingly … Read more
Regarding the controversy at a girls’ soccer game at Bow HS on 9/19/24, I am expressing my concern about banning a parent from attending future school activities. The parent, a retired veteran who served in the NH Guard as a helicopter pilot, was deployed multiple times while he had a family, including young children. While … Read more
A local High school banned parents from attending games for wearing pink wristbands with two Xs. The school reportedly stopped the game and had them escorted out. [W]hen several parents showed up to watch Tuesday night’s soccer game between Bow and Plymouth Regional High School wearing pink armbands as symbols of support for girls-only sports, … Read more
Lily Tang Williams, the Republican Nominee for New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District, today announced that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) endorsed her campaign for Congress. “Lily Tang Williams fled Communist China to be free,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY). “She is the embodiment of the American dream, and will be an important voice in Congress to fight back against … Read more
Back in the days of “Alderman Jan,” when I was still on FB and Nashua had zero representation in any legislative body, Beth Scaer authored a survey in one of the local groups, either Nashua Politics or Nashua Scoop. It was a multiple-choice question, and it asked something like this: So you don’t like your … Read more
We had property stolen from us in Nashua. It was a property we paid for with our tax dollars, which belonged to us. It was public property, where the money going in and out of it was to be accountable to citizens. We purchased the property in 2018 for just over $2 million. The Mayor … Read more
Well folks, primary season is over, and our candidates for NH General Court, Executive Council, and Governor are in. I voted in the primary, as I do in every election in Rochester. Many of my candidates did not win their primaries. I am still voting in the election, as boycotting any vote is against my … Read more
New Hampshire had only one recount following the state primary on September 10th. The election day difference was two votes. Ultimately, the outcome did not change, but the victory was reduced to one vote. This is not a reason to write a post with this headline, but the recount process revealed some problems. I’d like … Read more
There’s more that can be done to make New Hampshire a freer state for education entrepreneurs looking to start small, decentralized, and unconventional educational environments, but so far the state is doing better than most. That’s according to the Education Entrepreneur Freedom Index released by the yes. every kid. foundation. Of 10 possible points that a … Read more
Docket No.: 217-2024-CV-00488 Daniel Richard Plaintiff v. DAVID SCANLAN SECRETARY OF STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In his official Capacity Defendant MOTION TO AMEND WRIT OF MANDAMUS A MOTION FOR EMERGENCY RELEIF Now comes, Daniel Richard, pro se, respectfully submits this Motion to Amend the Writ of Mandamus and Motion for Emergency relief under Superior Court … Read more
Citizen activists interested in improving voter confidence in New Hampshire have requested they be part of any formal effort to test and verify the efficacy of the current process for taping up and securing completed ballots. The problem: ballots are to be secured but the tape recommended by the state does not consistently (or at … Read more
The primary results are in, the Unity Breakfast came and went, and it’s onward to November. The OTHER district “made nice” and one of the people that I hoped would win that race, Hollie, made this tweet with a group picture of all the viable candidates. One of her fellow losing candidates, whom I would … Read more
Dear Lionheart Community, The Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce that Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School has been gifted a $5,000,000 endowment from a generous donor. With great joy, the Board voted to accept it at last night’s meeting. This is yet another testament to the incredible support the school continues to receive from people … Read more
The 2025 legislative session hasn’t even started yet, but anti-gunners are already acting up! Representative David Meuse has submitted a legislative service request to require background checks for private firearm sales and waiting periods for all firearm purchases in New Hampshire. An LSR is a filing made by a legislator for a proposed bill that is … Read more
Let’s talk about GOP money for federal office campaigns. 2024 is not a senatorial year, so that simplifies the discussion. There are two seats in the House, each representing 50% of Granite Staters. One would think that the pie is divided evenly, and the two pieces would go to Lily Tang Williams and Councilor Russell Prescott, … Read more
Many Nashua citizens have lost confidence in our city officials’ ability to handle FUNDING complex municipal projects transparently. One recent project even questioned whether the city has complied with NH State laws. This project was the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The result has been a loss of confidence in City Hall and a more costly new Arts … Read more