On this episode, Sherm Packard and Doug Thomas sit down with State Representative Ron Dunn and Londonderry Town Manager Michael Malaguti to discuss article 3 on the Town Warrant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQKkBO8C6Dk
Concord Conversations – Episode 9
State Representatives Sherm Pacacrd and Doug Thomas welcome Kelly Ayotte Candidate for Governor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2dtA7u0ZkI
New Page for 2024 Town Election Information
There is a new page which contains links to Town election information. The page will be updated as new information is posted. New Page: 2024 Town and School March 12th Election Information
Election Campaign Video Policy – Update
On the Town Council agenda for 2/5/2024 Resolution #2024-03 – The Re-adoption of the Amended Election Campaign Videos Policy’ I had asked about this policy at the 3/6/2023 Town Council meeting. In my opinion the policy is restrictive and favors incumbent since candidate campaign videos for local office can only…
Town Council Agenda, 2/5/2024
A. CALL TO ORDERB. PUBLIC COMMENTC. PUBLIC HEARINGSD. NEW BUSINESS1. Order #2024-03 – An Expenditure from the Maintenance Trust Fund (Winter Maintenance)(Dave Wholley, Director of Public Works) 2. Order #2024-04 – An Expenditure from the Maintenance Trust Fund (South Fire Station) (Dave Wholley, Director of Public Works) 3. Resolution #2024-02…
Shawn Faber Announces Run for Town Council
From the Shawn Faber for Londonderry Town Council Facebook Page Dear Fellow Residents of Londonderry, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Londonderry Town Council. As a dedicated member of this community, I am committed to making Londonderry an affordable place for all residents. My campaign will focus…
2024 Candidates Running for Town and School Offices
Updated 2/3/2024: The filing period has closed below are al individuals running for office. Links to candidate pages will be added, if they are submitted to this site or found through a search. Town Elections will be held on 3/12/2024. Town CouncilThree Year Term (One Position)Jim Butler, Incumbent elected on…
Town Council Will Release All 91A Requests for the Last Year
At the 1/22/2024 Town Council Meeting Chairman Farrell asked for a vote to release all 91A requests and responding documentation for the last year and post them on the town website. Moving forward all 91A requests will be posted on the town website.
Town Council Chairman Refuses to Answer Questions During a Public Hearing
One again Town Councilor Chairman John Farrell is implying that ‘local publications’ can not be trusted. As usual the Chair does not identify which publications, instead he casts a wide net which could include, this website, the Londonderry Times, Derry News, Eagle Tribune, the Union Leader and several local Facebook…
Resident Proposes a Redesign of the NH State Flag
At the 1/22/2024 resident Andrew Flockton proposed the Town Council support a resolution in support of redesigning the New Hampshire State flag. Town Council and State representative Ron Dunn will support an amendment to a current bill in support of the redesign.
Former Town Councilor Suggests Restricting Public Comment at Council Meetings
Former Town Councilor and current State Representative Tom Dolan has recommended restricting public comment at future meetings. In Dolans opinion residents are invited guest to observe the council performing Town business. Dolan has recommended that future meetings only allows comments on agenda items. So if the Town Council chooses not…
Londonderry Town Councilor Sponsors Bill to Restrict 91A Requests
Londonderry Town Councilor and State Representative Ron Dunn, along with State Senator Sharon Carson, are sponsoring a bill to restrict access to 91A requests. HB 1002 could impose a fee of $25 per hour for any 91A request that officials estimate would exceed 10 hours to complete. Amendment to HB…
Londonderry Times: For the Record, Defense of Public Comment
From the Londonderry TimesEditorial: For the Record, Defense of Public Comment1/18/2024 There is a disturbing trend at the Public Meetings of the Town Council, in which elected officials have repeatedly opted to take time after the closure of public comment, to make inaccurate statements about citizens or events in town….
Town Warrant for Deliberative Session on 2/10/2024
Below is the Town Warrant that will be presented, discussed and open for amendment at the Town Deliberative Session on 2/10/2023. The Warrant if amended will be voted on 3/12/2024.
School District Warrant for Deliberative Session on 2/9/2024
Below is the School District Warrant that will be presented, discussed and open for amendment at the School District Deliberative Session on 2/9/2023. The Warrant if amended will be voted on 3/12/2024.
Budget Committee Weighs in on Town and School Warrant Articles
The Budget Committee met on 1/17/2024 to discuss and vote on support of Town and School District warrant articles. The committee voted 7-0 on all articles to recommend a YES vote with the following exceptions: 4-3 to recommend a NO vote on Town, Article 2: Amendment to Town Charter –…
Town, Article 16: Pickle Ball Courts
After the final Public Hearing and input from the public the Town Council voted 4 – 1 to support Article 16 and move it to the Deliberative Session on 2/10/2024. Councilor Ron Dunn was opposed. Article 16: [Pickle Ball Courts] To see if the Town will vote to raise and…
Town, Article 15: Fire Department Additional Firefighters
After the final Public Hearing and input from the public the Town Council voted 5 – 0 to support Article 15 and move it to the Deliberative Session on 2/10/2024 Article 15: [Fire Department Additional Firefighters] To see if the Town will vote to raise an appropriate FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE…