The Londonderry Times responds to a typographical error concerning next Tuesdays election. The election is March 11, 2025. In this weeks editorial the date of the election was incorrectly printed as March 14th. Town elections are held the second Tuesday in March which is March 11th.
The correction was posted on the Londonderry Times Facebook Page and Elect Deb Paul for Londonderry Town Council’s Post Facebook Page
The correction also states that incumbent Town Council candidate John Farrell has filed a complaint with the NH Attorney General office.
The correction as well as the editorial are posted below
“The Londonderry Times would like to make readers aware of a typographical error in the editorial of the March 6 issue it was incorrect as to when town elections would occur.
TOWN ELECTIONS ARE ON Tuesday, March 11.
Incumbent candidate and current Town Council member John Farrell placed a complaint with the N.H. Attorney General yesterday and we wish to clear up any notion that this was done intentionally.
This editorial is one of many that we run annually and the date was never adjusted.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
Londonderry Times Editorial: I have replaced March 14th (Incorrect Date)
Prepare to Vote
Election Day is (Incorrect Date). In the days between now and then, we hope you’ll listen to candidates speak, read their words and ask them about the issues that concern you.
The March election has no state or national candidates, and that1s traditionally bad news for voter turnout. However, we remind you that your vote has far more impact on local government races than it ever will on the state or federal level.
Equally important are the warrant articles on both the town and school ballots whether it’s the school budget or a request for a something like funding for other things. Town and school requests should be handled the way you handle your checkbook; can you afford it? Is it a necessity or a luxury?
Is it something you can put off, or is that a false economy that will cost much more later on?
If you don1t understand what you1re being asked to approve, seek the answer.
The right to vote is important, but it carries with it the responsibility of understanding the issues. It shouldn1t sway your vote that the budget committee or your neighbor favors or dislikes a warrant article or candidate.
There are also needs versus wants on many ballots. Choose wisely.
Warrant articles were reviewed and have been written about for several weeks in this paper. Here are a few pointers: On a bond, pay attention to the financial obligation imposed for each year of the bond. The money will come out of your pocket for the life of the bond.
How about a union contract? If it covers just one year, its costs are likely to be clear. But most contracts are for two to four years. Make sure you understand the costs attached to each additional year. You won1t be asked to vote on it in future years, but the money will be added to the overall budget and will be part of your tax bill.
Money isn1t everything. Are workers paying more of their insurance these days? Get the full picture. Because the choice is yours, each article has pros and cons, and it pays to listen to both sides.
Many people like to pride themselves on their patriotism. There’s not a much better way to express your patriotism than by heading to the polls and making informed choices.
So for your own good and the good of the community, please vote (Incorrect Date).