New Hampshire Listens is well known for community organizing in New Hampshire. You should read more about that here. NH Listens is offering “community conversations” in the Henniker school district on March 8, 21st, and the 30th.
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All in the Name of Avoiding Transparency
It should be a simple thing to get a voter checklist in NH, the “First in the Nation Presidential Primary State” where anyone from anywhere in the US and abroad can vote same-day and walk away. This is how we here in NH have as many registered voters as we have citizens old enough to vote.
Your Tax Money Supporting Censorship in Exeter, Henniker, and Keene
Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Transparency about the workings of an organization prevents corruption. Speaking of corruption, inasmuch as the portion of your property tax bill going to the public schools is the single largest portion of that bill, did you ever wonder what they are doing with all your money? While their mission is … Read more
April 30th, 2016 Podcast
Kathleen LaBonte and Steve Forster drop by to talk property rights vs. local boards and developers. Kimberly Morin has some thoughts about Sen. Kelly Ayotte and the Casa Bill. And NH Executive Councilor and Gubernatorial candidate Chis Sununu talks Common Core, testing, and local control.
Sorry It’s Been So Quiet Today…
I guess we all get busy on the same day. I actually have a half dozen great things to write about and no time to do it. Hint? Something Strange and infuriating may be afoot at the New Hampshire Vets Home. Someone suggested that some on the right should be embarrassed with the Honor Your Oath Rally … Read more
Henniker ZBA says Screw RSA 21:34a
The Henniker ZBA has decided that state law does not apply to that particular bit of Henniker known as Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm. From Steve Forster: … We lost our argument on RSA 21:34a and Agritourism last night.. We plan to appeal and more than likely, on to a higher court.. The town still does … Read more
Henniker New Hampshire’s Local Aristocracy Wants What They Want
Back in November we reported that despite meeting all the legal requirements the town of Henniker had cited Stephen Forster of Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm with the illegal use of his property.
Typically, when such nonsense erupts it is to either punish a landowner for some perceived slight, or to help an abutter (or the town) get something they want.
Somebody still wants something. And it appears to have escalated. We’ve received reports that an intimidation campaign is underway against Dr. Bruce Trivellini who serves on the towns zoning board (ZBA).
Stand With Stephen Forster & Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm
The Town of Henniker has cited Stephen Forster (Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm) with illegal use of his property. But State law provides that Mr. Forster may use his property for Agri-tourism, also known as “agriculture,” a legitimate use of the land. Henniker has apparently acknowledged this but will not rescind its citation unless they are … Read more