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A Look at “Servants of the People: The Inside Story of New Labour” by Andrew Rawnsley

Servants of the People: The Inside Story of New Labour by Andrew Rawnsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Andrew Rawnsley does a superb job of covering the first term of Prime Minister Tony Blair’s “New Labour,” starting with Blair’s … Continue reading

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Seabrook Meeting on Harbor Dredge Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen will hold an informational meeting on the Seabrook Harbor Dredge Project at Seabrook Town Hall tonight, Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be on hand, as well … Continue reading

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Public Information Meeting Hampton Harbor Bridge Project

A public information meeting on the New Hampshire DOT Hampton Harbor Route 1A Bridge project will be held this Wednesday September 26, 2018 at the Marston Elementary School in Hampton starting at 7:00 p.m.

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The EPA Report on Flint Water

The story of the Flint water system, and how governmental action (and later inaction) created infrastructure that poisoned the residents of Flint by the supply of tainted water, has not only impacted the residents but has left a wide trail … Continue reading

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Seabrook Police Officer Jim Deshaies Retires

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen, at their meeting of September 17, 2018, recognized and thanked Police Officer Jim Deshaies for his many years of service upon his retirement. Officer Deshaies spent many years as the School Resource Officer, and earned … Continue reading

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Seabrook Police Press Release Swimmers Pulled From Ocean Seabrook Beach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, August 19, 2018 Seabrook Police Department Swimmers Pulled From Ocean at Seabrook Beach At approximately 12:25 PM on Sunday August 19, 2018 the Seabrook Police Department responded to the area of 131 Ocean Drive for a … Continue reading

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The Seabrook Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Seabrook Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan is posted here for review and comment. This plan was developed with a grant from New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and in conjunction with the Rockingham Planning Commission. Seabrook_HazMitPlan_Draft_June2018

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A look at “The New Geography of Jobs” by Enrico Moretti

The New Geography of Jobs by Enrico Moretti My rating: 5 of 5 stars The “New Geography of Jobs” by Enrico Moretti is a book well worth reading despite the fact that it is a few years old. Moretti tackles … Continue reading

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Congratulations Seabrook Police Chief Michael Gallagher

Police Chief Michael Gallagher, at the July 16, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting, announced his retirement from the Police Department effective August 1, 2018. Chief Gallagher has performed just about every job for the Seabrook Police Department, and has had … Continue reading

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The Town of Seabrook Seeks Voluntary Water Use Reduction

Seabrook Announces Voluntary Water Restrictions Town seeks public assistance in reducing water use Seabrook— The Town of Seabrook has implemented, on July 16th at its scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting, voluntary water restrictions for its water system. The Seabrook Board … Continue reading

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