How did we get here? Diagnosing the behavioral health crisis in New Hampshire

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, March 8, 2019

In-patient services are not sufficient to treat the numbers of mentally ill experiencing crises who require them. Out-patient and support services at the community level are not sufficient to stem the numbers requiring inpatient care. And housing, employment and other support services are not sufficient to ensure inpatients can be safely returned to the community in a timely manner.

Mountain Company’s Resident Nerd

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Sgt. Rocco Collura is pursuing a PhD in economics at the University of New Hampshire. His love for education arose when he wrote a paper comparing political tensions between Russia and the U.S., and the effects it had on the valuation of the ruble and dollar.

Snow emergency declared: Where to park and how to avoid being towed

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, March 3, 2019

Upon declaration of a Snow Emergency, any vehicle parked on the streets will be towed and impounded.

Survey says: Sanders, Biden lead Dem field; Trump trumps Kasich, Weld among GOP voters

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, March 2, 2019

Among Democratic candidates, primary voters believe Biden is most likeable, has the right experience, and has the best chance to win the general election, while Sanders is seen as the most progressive. Just over two-thirds of Republican primary voters would vote for Donald Trump if the primary were held today, while one in six would vote for John Kasich and very few would support William Weld.

Scam Alert – No, it’s NOT the IRS calling: How to protect yourself at tax time

Monday, January 20, 2025Friday, March 1, 2019

The IRS continues to caution taxpayers that, with very few exceptions, their first contact with a delinquent taxpayer will not be a phone call but will be in the form of a letter from the IRS sent through the mail.

NH’s Hub and Spoke system: Traction or just spinning wheels?

Monday, January 20, 2025Friday, March 1, 2019

“We gotta do something because it’s impacting everyday people,” Nick Toumpas said. “It’s impacting kids, its impacting adults, it’s impacting innocent people who are impacted by somebody else who has a problem with substance abuse — it’s an overall sense of urgency. They basically said it’s better to do something fast and then correct it as we go along, as opposed to stepping back and looking at it in a more measured way.”

Numbers tell the story in Vermont Hub and Spoke

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, March 1, 2019

Part of the reason Vermont has been so successful is that they tweaked their laws, used expanded Medicaid to invest money in adding spokes, and made a huge push to get more practitioners authorized to prescribe buprenorphine to a higher number of patients.

Rosemary Wiant named new Liquor Commission Chief Operating Officer

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, February 28, 2019

In this role, Rosemary Wiant is responsible for all financial operations, grants management, information technology operations, and general administrative support operations.

Ward 2 News & Notes from Alderman Will Stewart: March edition

Monday, January 20, 2025Thursday, February 28, 2019

Monthly update from Ward 2 Alderman Will Stewart.

House backs recreational pot, education funding, safe school zones and an apology

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, February 28, 2019

The recreational use of marijuana was given the nod of approval by the House Wednesday as were a series of bills on education funding and one prohibiting firearms in safe school zones.

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