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Seabrook Requests Federal Assistance for Harbor Dredging
The Seabrook Board of Selectmen, at the March 6, 2017 meeting, formally voted to sign on to a letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen asking for support for federal funding for the dredging of Seabrook Harbor. The text of that letter … Continue reading
Beth Hart at the Wilbur in Boston
Had an opportunity to see Beth Hart at the Wilbur in Boston on Thursday February 23, 2017, and it was a sensational show. It was my first chance to see her live, and she did not disappoint. She had some … Continue reading
Swearing in of Seabrook Fire Captain Marc Bibeau
A big congratulations to new Seabrook Fire Captain Marc Bibeau, who was sworn in at the Fire Department on Wednesday February 22, 2017. A big thank yopu to Fire Chief William Edwards, and to the entire Department. Many Firefighters were … Continue reading
Robert Wheeler Donates Painting to Seabrook
Many thanks to Bob Wheeler, who painted “Memorial Parade at Seabrook” and has donated it to the Town. The Board of Selectmen has ordered that it be displayed prominently in Town Hall. We look forward to its formal unveiling in … Continue reading
EPA Recognizes Seabrook Wastewater Plant for Regional Excellence
The Seabrook Wastewater Treatment facility has been recognized by the federal EPA with a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. On behalf of our Board of Selectmen our congratulations to Superintendent Maltais and all of the men and women that … Continue reading
Book Review of “Five Presidents” by Clint Hill
Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford by Clint Hill My rating: 4 of 5 stars Retired Secret Service Agent Clint Hill has written another book about his service, detailing a career spent serving five … Continue reading
Review of “Smartest Guys in the Room” by Bethany McLean
The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany McLean My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Enron business story remains one of the most significant instances of business corruption leading to failure … Continue reading
Tedeschi Trucks and Jorma Kick It on “Key to the Highway”
I had the opportunity to get into the Orpheum on December 1 to see Tedeschi-Trucks on the first of a three night stand in Boston. My third time seeing them, and this one was was the best of the three. … Continue reading
Seabrook Procures a New Recycling Truck
The Town of Seabrook purchased a new recycling truck, which is now in service collecting our recyclables curbside. The truck was procured after a long process of laying out specifications, and careful management of the the truck build out after … Continue reading
Seabrook Fire Procures a New Ambulance
The brand new ambulance procured by the Seabrook Fire Department has arrived, and is now “on the street.” This ambulance is financed with revenues from the ambulance service, with no impact to our tax rate. The Seabrook Fire Department, with … Continue reading