Mary Anne Broshek is a candidate for the New Hampshire legislature to serve as the Representative from Andover, Danbury, and Salisbury to replace our wonderful Mario Ratzki, who is not running this term. I strongly support her interest in participating in New Hampshire state government. I have known Mary Anne for over 10 years with […]
Warner resident running in District 25
My name is Natalie Wells, and I am running for New Hampshire House of Representatives for District 25 (Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster). I have set down roots in Warner, raised two children, and now enjoy seeing my two grandchildren grow up. My working life has been a diverse mix, including medical assistant, banking, […]
Democratic write-in candidate
I have been a full-time resident of Andover since 1990, now living in the farm on Shaw Hill Road that my parents purchased in 1951. For most of my adult life I have voted for both Republicans and Democrats, since both parties worked in the past to truly represent all residents and made New Hampshire […]
Safety should never be taken for granted
In light of all that has happened beyond the Andover town limits lately, I want to publicly express my gratitude to Chief Laramie and his whole team for all that the Andover Police Department does to keep us safe and secure here at home. Thank you so much for taking on that responsibility. Whenever I see […]
What should have been an almost relaxing morning session on June 16 turned into an all-day slug fest, with the outcome never in doubt. HB 1000, which allocates $1.5 million to law enforcement officials to combat drug dealers, had been defeated in the previous session of June 1. The bill had come out of conference […]
Will not run for re-election in the fall
The New Hampshire House of Representatives had two sessions in May, on the 11th and the 19th. The House is in the process of going through Senate bills, while the Senate is dealing with House bills. This is called, accurately enough, Crossover. If there are any changes made by one or the other body, those changes […]
Watch for signs in Franklin and Boscawen in early June
The Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Merrimack County (FNRT) Board of Directors have contracted with a licensed applicator for the spraying of herbicides (glyphosate and other chemicals) on a six-mile section of the trail from Chance Pond Road in Franklin to Stirrup Pond Road in Boscawen for vegetation control. While no date has been […]
There was a strange cry of relief in the woods behind my barn the other night, and I guessed it came from a New Hampshire bobcat. After a marathon session in early April, the pace in the New Hampshire House slowed on March 23, when we voted on the last of the House bills before […]
500 bills in two-day marathon
If you want high drama, forget the movies! Come to the State House; it is free, and all are welcome. March 9 and 10 saw a marathon two-day session with representatives voting on approximately 500 bills from 9 AM to 9 PM. Speaker Jasper was so fast with his gavel that at one point, we had […]
First, I want to tip my hat to all who voted. It is an important right and one that we should always take pride in as citizens of our town, state, and country. To those who voted for me, my sincerest appreciation for placing your trust in me as a Town Selectman. To those who […]