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Seabrook Harbor Dredge Information
The U.S. Army Corps has provided the attached information on the Seabrook/Hampton Harbor Dredge, ongoing now. The Flyer is below the picture. Hampton Harbor Dredging – Flyer
Governor Sununu Brings New Local Aid to Seabrook
Governor Chris Sununu visited Seabrook last week to deliver additional local aid to the Town, bringing unrestricted local aid as well as additional school aid in the amount of $643,139. A big thank you to the Governor and the Legislature … Continue reading
A Look at “1941: The Year Germany Lost the War” by Andrew Nagorski
1941: The Year Germany Lost the War by Andrew Nagorski My rating: 4 of 5 stars A nice look at what author Andrew Nagorski considers to be the pivotal year of World War II, 1941, where the tide of war … Continue reading
Seabrook Harbor Dredging Project to Begin
We have received an update on the Seabrook/Hampton Harbor Dredge project calendar. Naturally the schedule is subject to weather, but the Army Corps and the contractor are in place, with work scheduled to begin this week. This $4.6 million dollar … Continue reading
Seabrook Receives Federal EDA Grant for Pier Repair
Seabrook has received word that we will receive a federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant of $695,965 for the repair of the Town Pier. This grant is vital to the regional economy, as the failure of the sheet pilings supporting … Continue reading
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Tagged Seabrook, Seabrook EDA Grant, Seabrook Town Pier, US Commerce Department EDA Grant
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The 2020 Budget Committee Budget Message
I have submitted, with the start of the FY 2020 Budget season, the below Budget message to the Budget Committee. The Budget delivers the same high level of service while attempting to deal with critical personnel shortages in DPW and … Continue reading
RSCS Opens in Seabrook
The Board of Selectmen were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the beautiful building housing Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc. (RSCS) a new business that has located in Seabrook. We very much appreciate the investment in Seabrook, and … Continue reading
Seabrook Financial Report for FY 2018
Each year I produce a financial report which is a tool for Seabrook policy makers as they make budgetary decisions. This book looks at some of the multi-year financial data for the Town, compiled from multiple sources. Numbers include total … Continue reading
Methuen Mayoral Primary Results (Unofficial)
The unofficial results from the Methuen Mayoral Primary September 17, 2019 (Two to advance) Riccio 147 *Kannan 1212 *Perry 2607 Shibilia 929 Central District Council Primary September 17, 2019 (Four to advance) *McCarty 595 *Faretra 397 *Deeb 372 *Campagnone 368 … Continue reading
Methuen Democratic Town Committee Annual Breakfast 2019
The Methuen Democratic Town Committee held its annual breakfast yesterday. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the assembled group, and wonderful to have Congresswoman Lori Trahan, State Senator Diana DiZoglio, and State Reps Linda Dean Campbell and Christine … Continue reading
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