This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO Box 592 Hampton, NH 03843- Contributed items and logos are © and ™ their respective owners Unauthorized reproduction 8 of this page or its contents for republication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited • For permission, call (603) 926-4557 • AN-Mark 9A-EVEN- Rev 12-16-2004 PAGE 8A | ATLANTIC NEWS | AUGUST 5, 2005 | VOL 31, NO 31 ATLANTICNEWS.COM . TOWN NEWS ROLL CALL ROUND UP HOUSE Rye selectmen discuss beach issues (A,B) MALPRACTICE PANEL SHOULD COUNT AT TRIAL — SB214 would set up panels consisting of a judge, a BY JESSICA JENKINS The signs have been posted should be removed when surfers has increased sub- doctor and a lawyer, to screen out malpractice cases. A unan- SPECIAL TO THE ATLANTIC NEWS only when lifeguards are on guards are not on duty but stantially this year and it is imous decision against a case could be used in a jury trial. duty. This practice has come will seek confirmation from difficult in some cases to RYE | Beach Commis- Supporters of the bill argue that this panel — if its recom- sioner Peter Clark addressed into question since the the town attorney. Clark keep surfers well separated mendations could be heard by a jury — is an effective way of Rye selectmen at a recent recent tragedy at Hampton indicated that the selectmen from swimmers. screening out frivolous cases, which would help bring down meeting to ask if the recently Beach. will receive a letter com- As mentioned at other the cost of malpractice insurance. Opponents thought that posted rip tide signs should The selectmen agreed plaining about surfers. He meetings, the trash has also malpractice lawsuits were not the main factor driving up be permanently mounted. with Peter that the signs stated that the number of increased this summer. insurance rates, and any screening panel should not interfere Additional beach barrels with a malpractice’s victim right to an unbiased jury. GNS have been put out the vol- already reported on the bills passage. An amendment (A) that ume exceeds them. It also would prevent the screening panel’s recommendation from in Us In appears that there may be going before a jury FAILED 135-212. A YES vote OPPOSED Jo some abuse such as garbage letting the panel’s decision being used at trial. An attempt (B) being added to the barrels to TABLE the BILL failed. A YES vote OPPOSED the bill at ting 31 from other than town beach that time. The Governor signed this bill into law on June 30. bra ye sources. e a (C) LET MANCHESTER VOTE ON HEALTH BENEFITS el rs Fires on the beach were C FOR RETIREES — HB521 establishes a program for medical also considered. In order to ton insurance coverage for members of the Manchester city amp Be have a fire at the beach, an a employee retirement system. The provisions of the bill are n H c individual must obtain a o h subject to a referendum vote in the city of Manchester. Sup- For Over Thirty-One Years permit and that person must porters said that this is a matter of local control. If Manches- Hampton’s Favorite Family be of legal age. The fire site ter residents vote to give their retirees medical benefits, they Priced Restaurant must be on the rocks, and should be able to do so. They added that this may save the not on the sand. This is to city money because some people will retire earlier if they avoid anyone getting know they have medical coverage. Opponents said that if burned by stepping into passed, it could cost the taxpayers $1.2 million a year, and this Beautiful… embers on the sandy beach. is an attempt by the city employee union to make an end run Fire Chief O’Brien estimated around the negotiating process. The House PASSED the bill that 60 percent of all fires at 281- 49 onto Senate. A YES vote FAVORED letting Manches- the beach are not keeping ter residents vote to give their retired workers health care cov- Cyan with the policy. Sometimes erage. The Senate amended it and the Governor signed into they are set in the sand, and law on May 17. Magenta often are not set by the per- son who obtained the per- (D) DON’T TRY TO WRITE SPENDING LIMITS IN THE mit. The fire chief suggested CONSTITUTION — CACR1 would limit the growth of the budget by the rates of inflation and population growth. Sup- the development of a plan Yellow porters said it would hold the line on spending and thereby with Police Chief Alan taxes. Opponents said it would limit the legislature’s ability to Gould for monitoring fire fully consider and respond to future revenue and spending safety at the beach. requirements. It would also affect towns and school districts, Black In addition, Rye select- which can’t control all aspects of their budgets. The House men reviewed and dis- KILLED the bill 251-72. A YES vote OPPOSED limiting the cussed (in a private session) budget to growth and inflation. Emergency Management NAME CO DI P HOME A B C D accounting practices with Flockhart, Eileen C Rock 13 d Exeter Y N N Y respect to change in the Mason, April H Rock 13 r Exeter N N Y Y state method of payment to Quandt, Marshall Lee Rock 13 r Exeter N N Y N the Emergency Manage- Quandt, Matthew J Rock 13 r Exeter N N Y N ment Department/ town. Robertson, Carl G Rock 13 r+d Exeter N N Y Y Johnson, Rogers J Rock 13 r Stratham X X X X Scamman, Stella Rock 13 r Stratham N N N Y Scamman, W Douglas Rock 13 r Stratham X X X X Moore, Benjamin E Rock14 r Seabrook X X X X Palazzo, Frank J Rock 14 r Seabrook N N X X Serving the Very Best in Italian Favorites, Pasta Dishes, Weare, E Albert Rock 14 r Seabrook N N Y Y Morris, Richard W Rock 14 r Seabrook Beach Y Y Y Y Fresh Seafood, Prime Steaks, Lobster Dishes, Chicken & Veal Bridle, Russell D Rock 15 r Hampton X X X X Francoeur, Sheila T Rock 15 r Hampton N N Y Y Gillick, Thomas J Rock 15 r Hampton N N Y Y Now Open Every Day! FINE BEDDING O'Neil, Michael Rock 15 r Hampton N N Y Y & FURNITURE Stiles, Nancy F Rock 15 r Hampton N N Y Y Appledore Arbor Rolston, James G Rock 17 r Greenland N N Y Y Breakfast: 7:15 - 11:30 am 225 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH Hughes, Daniel M Rock 18 r New Castle N N Y Y (603) 964-4486 Langley, Jane S Rock 18 r Rye Beach N N X X Dinner: 3:30 - 9:00 pm SENATE Dinners Starting at $8.95 (E) WORKERS CAN DEDUCT PAC DEDUCTIONS Seven Breakfast Specials starting at $2.95 FROM THEIR PAYCHECK — HB404 would allow employ- ers, upon a worker’s request, to deduct money out his or her paycheck to donate to a political action committee. Support- ers said that this was a voluntary way for ordinary workers to Located at 113 Ocean Boulevard participate in the political process without going to expensive fundraising dinners. Opponents said that it would create In the Hillcrest Hotel more paperwork for the employer and could result in pres- (Across from the Children’s Playground) sure on workers to contribute to their employer’s favorite PAC. An attempt to KILL the bill FAILED 10-14 and the bill Tel: 603-926-5576 • Hampton Beach, NH PASSED on a voice vote, and now awaits the Governor’s sig- ROLL CALL Continued on 34A• This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO Box 592 Hampton, NH 03843- Contributed items and logos are © and ™ their respective owners Unauthorized 33 reproduction of this page or its contents for republication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited • For permission, call (603) 926-4557 • AN-Mark 9A-ODD- Rev 12-16-2004 ATLANTICNEWS.COM VOL 31, NO 31 | AUGUST 5, 2005 | ATLANTIC NEWS | PAGE 33A CHURCH NEWS RACING CORNER A SPIRITUAL HOME AT OLD SOUTH CHURCH SORENSON CLAIMS (fourth) and Kenny Wallace “Take the one thing in WEEKEND RACING (fifth) round out the top five. your life that you’re the INDIANAPOLIS, IN | NEWBURYPORT | From statesmen to shipbuilders, SECOND WIN OF SEASON Top 10 Busch Series most passionate about and All three of NASCAR’s artists to authors, Old South Church has provided a spiritu- BY GERALD HODGES points leaders: you’ll have a good under- major touring divisions will al home for the people of Newburyport for more than 250 SPECIAL TO THE ATLANTIC NEWS 1 Truex 3096 standing of what Indy years. 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