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Seabrook Swim Safety Event
Thank you to Police Chief Brett Walker, the New Hampshire State Beach Patrol Deputy Chief Murphy and Captain Kelley, and New Hampshire Marine Patrol Captain Dunleavy, for putting on the swim safety seminar last night at the Seabrook Recreation Center. … Continue reading
A Look at “Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century” by John Farrell.
Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century by John A. Farrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bumped into this book in my library, so I read it the old fashioned way, and I am very happy I did. Thomas P. … Continue reading
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Tagged John Farrell, Tip O'Neill, Tip O'Neill and the Democratic Century
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Seabrook Reaches Tax Agreement With NextEra on Seabrook Station
The Seabrook Board of Selectmen yesterday announced that a three year tax agreement with NextEra, the owner of the Seabrook Station nuclear plant, had been achieved. The agreement covers FY 2018-2019-2020, and calls for NextEra to make tax payments of … Continue reading
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Tagged NextEra, NextEra Energy, Seabrook, Seabrook NextEra tax agreement, Seabrook Station
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No Sure Things in 2020. (Or Go Mid-West Young Man)
Is it too early to start looking at the 2020 Electoral College Map? In light of some of the predictions I am reading from both Democrats and Republicans I think a good look at the map might sober up many … Continue reading
Seabrook Goes Paperless for Board of Selectmen Meetings
The Town of Seabrook has gone paperless for Board of Selectmen meetings, allowing us to transmit data, including backup data, to the Board of Selectmen more efficiently, with significantly less staff time, paper, and copying costs for the Town. With … Continue reading
A look at “The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour” by Andrew Rawnsley
The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour by Andrew Rawnsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A terrific, and detailed book, about the second and third terms of “New Labour” led by Tony Blair, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Rawnsley, Gordon Brown, New Labour, Peter Mandelson, Tony Blair
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Happy Birthday Eric Clapton
One of the very greatest musicians of his era, and most certainly at the top of the list of the great rock guitarists, Eric Clapton turns 74 today. He has never been content to stay in one musical spot for … Continue reading
The Seabrook CIP Seven Year Spending Review
Below I have posted the seven year review of Seabrook Capital Spending, along with a supporting document of tabs that show the basis of the numbers in the main report. This document is designed to show how much we are … Continue reading
The FY 2019 Warrant Articles Tax Impacts
The very preliminary report submitted to the Board of Selectmen on the FY 2019 tax impacts of the approved warrant articles is below. It is important to note that there are longer term tax impacts for Seabrook (bond finance) not … Continue reading
The Grand Opening of “The Greyhound Casino & Tavern” in Seabrook
It was an exciting day in Seabrook, as Eureka Gaming opened the Greyhound Casino & Tavern at the site of the old Yankee Greyhound facility they recently purchased. This is the first of many upgrades to come at this location, … Continue reading
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Tagged Eureka Gaming, Seabrook Casino, Seabrook New Hampshire, Yankee Greyhound
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