Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
City governments should be working with businesses, nonprofits, etc., on Victory Gardens and Vertical Farms.
For the second time in as many years, the New Hampshire State House has passed a bill that would legalize marijuana in the Granite State. A similar bill died last year in the Senate, but New Hampshire lawmakers owe it to the people of our state to make the latest bill into law.
I love New Hampshire and believe that it can once again thrive using the same free-market principles that have led to its success to this point. I believe that we can overcome any challenge because of our ingenuity, our toughness, our resourcefulness, and our independence. These things give us the ability to get through things and come out better.
We are never too old to ask questions. We are never too old to become educated.
It is critical that the New Hampshire state legislature meet to move forward legislation that seeks to provide for all Granite Staters and namely those facing addiction, domestic abuse, and homelessness whose affliction has only amplified during this crisis.
More than ever, it’s vital that businesses communicate effectively, internally and externally
When Lucy and I found each other, she was about three or five — who can tell, really? — and still had a lot of puppy in her. For instance, she had some very strong ideas about where various animals belonged in the universe. When she saw a bird on the ground, a squirrel out of a tree or a woodchuck above the earth, Lucy would make damn sure they got back to their rightful habitats.
It is the ideal time to introduce yourself to classic films. During the Depression-era, as well as war times, musicals were made to uplift the human spirit. Hollywood surmised its role was to provide a much-needed respite from the grim realities of the world by offering moviegoers a few hours of light-hearted relief, transporting them to worlds of fantasy. While not all of the films on this list are musicals, they are certain to enchant and enrapture.
We can develop a logical strategy that protects lives and our healthcare workers, allows specific populations to return to work, and ensures NH citizens have the data they need to make responsible personal choices for their safety. We need much more COVID-19 testing now.
This is causing us more concern since people from other states who have higher numbers of COVID-19 are coming to our recreational area instead of following the request to stay in their homes! These same people are entering into our grocery stores, restaurant pick up areas, and other essential spaces which is causing more of a possibility of the spread of COVID-19 to our community essential workers to not mention the actual community.
In anticipation of the first week of remote learning, I turned our monthly chalkboard calendar into a daily schedule. I anticipated some hurdles, and the need to tweak the schedule along the way. As a former teacher, I believed this would keep my 16-year-old son learning, my three-year-old daughter engaged, and leave time for my husband, pets, meals, and all of my work obligations.
I recently got an e-mail from WZID that I was one of NH’s 20 Outstanding Women and I want to thank Renee Martel for nominating me.
Right now, our city is faced with a challenge beyond our control. But it will not last forever. I want you to know that I, along with the Aldermen and the School Board, and city and school district employees are working diligently to respond to this pandemic in real-time while continuing to plan for the future in an uncertain time.
Right now personal protective equipment – and social distancing – is all that stands between us and “it.”
Stacy Harrison felt compelled to go toward the fire and capture the moment.
Please take care of each other, your families and your communities, and focus on being safe and healthy. For 49 years we’ve done well by doing good. Let’s keep that going together.
While calls to the National Parent Helpline for families in crisis have spiked 30 percent in the past week, New Hampshire’s Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is starting to see a drop in calls reporting suspected abuse or neglect. Other states are seeing this too. I wish that were good news, but it is likely not.
Our immediate challenge is this: complying with CDC recommendations such as social distancing, isolation and quarantine is impossible for people experiencing homelessness. While some smaller shelters may have 1 or 2 spaces available for some sort of isolation, most shelters simply do not have the extra space availability to appropriately isolate those who may be highly vulnerable or symptomatic and awaiting test results.
