Grafton County Archives

OPINION: This ain’t Vegas, baby!

October 25, 2025 Nick De Mayo

The only city I know where they demolish an entire building, and build a totally new one is Las Vegas, Nevada! Grafton County ain’t Vegas, baby! In my opinion, after following Grafton County Commissioners’ Meetings via ZOOM since June of 2024 (except for the 17-week unilateral and arbitrary Blackout of ZOOM meetings by Chairwoman Martha … Read more

OPINION: It Doesn’t Pass The Common Sense Test

September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 Janice A. Novak

“To Build (a new Grafton County courthouse) or Not to Build…..that is The Question……” However, The Question was never presented to the people/taxpayers of Grafton County, who are expected to foot the bill for this project. Nor was it ever conveyed to the people of Grafton County through NH State Representatives, or given adequate media … Read more

OPINION: “Grafton County Commissioners ‘Pass The Buck’ On Courthouse!”

August 31, 2025 Nick De Mayo

Residents and taxpayers of Grafton County are urged to contact the members of the County Delegation.

De Mayo: Running Silent

July 26, 2025 Nick De Mayo

The US Navy Submarine Service is also known as “The Silent Service” due to its stealth capabilities of “running silent,” allowing evasion of detection while underway in the world’s oceans. A majority of the Grafton County Commissioners seem to have joined the US Navy Submarine Service by “running silent” on the building of another courthouse. … Read more

De Mayo: We Can’t Afford This Budget

July 9, 2025June 15, 2025 Nick De Mayo

We have a “spending problem” at the Grafton County Complex, and transparency and open government have been non-existent since April 22, 2025, when Chairwoman Martha McLeod curtailed the viewing of Grafton County Commissioners’ meetings online. Is this why? A burdensome 9.41% tax increase of the Grafton County Budget (Fiscal Year…July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) is … Read more

Monahan: Grafton County Commissioners Disgraceful Behavior

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025 Kelley J. Monahan

I have served the people of Grafton County as the register of deeds since 2011. It has been a rocky road, as I am outspoken and passionate about what I do for the people who have an interest in real property in this beautiful county. I also have far too much experience in handling bullies. … Read more

Dear Grafton County Commissioners & Delegates,

May 14, 2025 Nick De Mayo

As you may or may not know, virtual, online, ZOOM Commissioners’ Meetings were “blacked-out,” “shut down,” canceled,” by “the Chairman of the Board,” Martha McLeod, as of April 22, 2025 so that no Grafton County residents can see & listen to the meetings in real time. This type of censorship is something that is done … Read more

Did Commissioner McLeod End Live Zoom Meetings ‘cuz GraniteGrok?

April 28, 2025 Steve MacDonald

Grafton County Commissioner and Commission chairman Martha McLeod has been making quite the splash on our pages. She is on the record as being less than enthusiastic about removing illegal aliens or helping the Federal government enforce the law. Two weeks later, people who wanted to listen in but could not attend discovered the Zoom version … Read more

Communist Characteristics Displayed by Grafton County ‘Chairman’

April 23, 2025 Nick De Mayo

Today, after months of Zooming into the Grafton County Commissioners’ Meetings, I learned that the link to the meetings was shut down by a directive of the ‘Chairman of the Board,’ who, I believe, is Martha McLeod. According to the website, “…at the direction of the ‘Chairman of the Board,’ there is no longer virtual … Read more

Grafton County Commissioner – On ICE

April 5, 2025March 28, 2025 Steve MacDonald

The following is excerpted from an email sent by NGCRC Chairman Nick De Mayo M. Ed., an occasional contributor to Granite Grok. The email concerns Grafton County Commissioner Martha McLeod and is directed to Governor Kelly Ayotte’s office. Nick relates some things attributed to Martha that suggest she is not a fan of removing illegal … Read more

Enlist ‘El Chapo’ To Help Bring Grafton County Courthouse Costs Down!

March 1, 2025 Nick De Mayo

After learning of the issue of building a new County Courthouse during my campaign for Grafton County Commissioner, District 2, and attending most, if not all, of the Grafton County Commissioners’ Meetings every Tuesday morning since last June, I learned today that the County Courthouse Building Committee is refining its costs for the building of a new … Read more

No Transparency – Too Much Spending

January 9, 2025 Nick De Mayo

In response to Ron Willoughby, who is concerned about school spending in Haverhill, NH (“Haverhill Taxpayers-Are you happy?”, Caledonian-Record), he and every Grafton County resident/taxpayer should be deeply concerned about spending at the Grafton County Complex. While there is a minority of Republicans who make up the County Delegation and the Executive Committee, with every … Read more

The Republicans They Are Losing!

February 11, 2021 Op-Ed

The New Hampshire GOP has run amok. It has gone lawless and rouge. If its elections were those of any government agency, Stephen Stepanek, Elliot Gault, Joe Sweeney, and Attorney Bryan Gould would likely be facing criminal charges. But since the New Hampshire Republican Committee is a “club,” they can tamper with elections and commit fraud with impunity.

The NH GOP is Attempting to Overturn The Election of Grafton County Republican Committee Officers

February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 Op-Ed

The NH GOP is attempting to overturn the election of Grafton County Republican Committee Officers which took place at a meeting on Jan 11th called by Randy Subjeck (whom the NH GOP recognized as the legitimate Chairman).

The NH GOP May Not Be to Trying to Disenfranchise Us, But the Results Say Differently

January 23, 2021 Op-Ed

After sitting through the NH GOP Exec Council meeting last night (Mon, Jan 18, 2021), in hopes I would hear a possible solution to the Dec 10^th caucus, I am discouraged and am rethinking my involvement with the Republican party in NH.

Where is (Grafton Dist. 12) NH House Rep – Garrett Muscatel? Home – In California!

May 13, 2022May 13, 2020 Steve MacDonald

It’s a good thing the NH House is self quarantined from the statehouse because Grafton Dist 12 Democrat Garrett Muscatel is missing in action. Well, not missing so much as not residing at his “home address.” The one from which he ran for office in New Hampshire. That would be his ‘Dorm’ at Dartmouth.

First Confirmed NH Case of Coronavirus in Grafton County

February 16, 2021March 2, 2020 Steve MacDonald

New Hampshire health officials have confirmed a case of coronavirus in New Hampshire in someone who recently returned from Italy.

What the Hell are We Doing?

November 12, 2018November 11, 2018 Op-Ed

by Rebecca Bailey It’s no wonder that almost 6,175 people voted in Hanover and 2,590 in Plymouth a vast majority being democrats leading to losses for County seats and executive council. (see quote below and view the link provided) Meanwhile, we the Grafton County and State Republicans, have in-fighting over ridiculous issues. We hang onto … Read more