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 | JULY 21, 2006 | VOL 31, NO 28 ATLANTICNEWS.COM . TOWN NEWS ROLL CALL ROUND UP HOUSE Grant awarded for land purchase (A) DROWNING ANIMALS ISN’T CRUEL | SB351 would make it a felony to drown an animal under the ani- BY SCOTT E. KINNEY $50,000 grant to help pur- is the largest block of unde- home to wetlands and habi- mal cruelty statute. Supporters said that this is a cruel way ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER chase the 329-acre Piscassic veloped land in Newfields tats for migratory birds and to kill a pet. Opponents said drowning isn’t the same as tor- NEWFIELDS | State offi- Greenway in Newfields. and will help to link more other wildlife. The Rocking- ture, and that some farmers and trappers could be prose- cials have announced a The Piscassic Greenway than 2,600 acres of previous- ham Land Trust will manage cuted under this law when they use this method to put ly conserved land in New- 318 acres of the greenway; down livestock. The House KILLED the bill 212-113. A YES fields, Newmarket, Exeter the remaining 11 acres will vote OPPOSED making drowning an animal a felony. Vendors sought for and Epping. remain privately owned. US Senators Judd Gregg The Piscassic Greenway (B,C,D,E) DO POLITICIANS NEED A TIME LIMIT DEBATING BOAT SPEED LIMITS? | HB162 would set a and John Sununu, along Conservation Initiative is a speed limit for all state lakes and rivers of 45 mph during craft fair fundraiser with Congressman Jeb partnership between the the day and 15 mph at night. There were seven votes on this BY LIZ PREMO Funding raised through Bradley announced the town of Newfields, the state bill. These three roll calls were to determine how long — or ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER vendor space rentals ($25 grant will be awarded to the Department of Environmen- even if — lawmakers should debate it. The first vote (B), to STRATHAM | The call for each 10x10 space) and Piscassic Greenway Conser- tal Services, the National limit debate on the bill for an hour per side, FAILED 76-233. has gone out for crafters and through raffles (each ven- vation Initiative through the Oceanic and Atmospheric Some lawmakers who voted against this either wanted no artisans who would like dis- dor donates a raffle item) U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Administration’s Coastal limits or shorter limits. A YES vote FAVORED an hour limit play and sell their handmade are all designated toward North American Wetlands and Estuarine Land Conser- on debating. The next vote (C) was to limit the debate to 20 items at the fourth annual fall the adventure-based pro- Conservation Council. vation Program, Newbury minutes per side. That PASSED 190-133. A YES vote craft fair hosted by Betty J. grams enjoyed by those Located along the Piscas- North Development and the FAVORED less debate on the issue. (The House later recon- Borry Breast Cancer Retreats. who take part in the Betty J. sic River, the greenway is Trust for Public Land. sidered that vote) A motion (D) to lay the bill on the TABLE The event, open to non- Borry Breast Cancer FAILED 140-198. A YES vote OPPOSED debating the bill commercial vendors, is Retreats. (and perhaps the bill itself) at this time. The House ended scheduled to take place rain For more about the craft Help fund a up debating the bill for three hours (E). They eventually or shine on Saturday, Septem- fair, or to register as a ven- PASSED the bill but the Senate killed it on March 16. ber 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at dor, call (603) 365-5504; Hampton barn raising Stratham Hill Park, located click on the site’s NAME CO DI P HOMEOff A B C D Flockhart, Eileen C Rock 13 d Exeter Rep Y N Y N on Route 33 in Stratham. “Fundraising Events” link BY LIZ PREMO plaque which will be on dis- Mason, April H Rock 13 r Exeter Rep X N Y N at www.bjbbreast cancerre- ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER play in the barn. Beautiful crafts, great food, Quandt, Marshall Lee Rock 13 r Exeter Rep N X X Y and musical entertainment treats.org; or e-mail BJBre- HAMPTON | After dis- Four levels of recognition Quandt, Matthew J Rock 13 r Exeter Rep N X N X will fill the day. treats @comcast.net. mantling and relocating an are available: “Donor,” $100 Robertson, Carl G Rock 13 r+d Exeter Rep X N Y N Cyan 18th century barn from its and over; “Supporter,” $250 Scamman, Stella Rock 13 r Stratham X N Y N previous location on Drake- and over; “Sponsor,” $500 Scamman, W Douglas Rock 13 r Stratham X X X X and over; and “Benefactor,” Magenta side Road to the grounds of Moore, Benjamin E Rock 14 r Seabrook Rep Y X X X the Tuck Museum, the $1000 and over. Donors may Palazzo, Frank J Rock 14 r Seabrook Rep N N Y N Hampton Historical Society also contribute $25 for a Weare, E Albert Rock 14 r Seabrook Y N Y Y needs to raise the funds nec- wooden peg, which will be Morris, Richard W Rock 14 r Seabrook Beach Y X X X Bridle, Russell D Rock 15 r Hampton Rep X N N Y Yellow essary to fully restore the personalized before it is uti- historical structure. lized for the barn raising. Francoeur, Sheila T Rock 15 r Hampton Y N N Y Gillick, Thomas J Rock 15 r Hampton Rep Y X X X Members of the Seacoast Thanks to donations O'Neil, Michael Rock 15 r Hampton Y N Y Y already received, prepara- Black area community are invited Stiles, Nancy F Rock 15 r Hampton Rep N N Y N to contribute much-needed tion for the actual barn rais- Rolston, James G Rock 17 r Greenland Y N Y Y donations to help bring the ing has begun, with a Hughes, Daniel M Rock 18 r New Castle Sen N N Y Y HHS’s barn project to its foundation and floor poured Langley, Jane S Rock 18 r Rye Beach N N Y N completion. Contributions and sills in the process of of any amount will be grate- being installed. However, SENATE fully accepted; those totaling more help is needed. (E,F) WOODBURNING PLANT BUILDERS MUST more than $100 will be rec- With the community’s TAKE SOME RISK | HB1690 is a bill relating to a propos- ognized on a permanent help, the HHS will be suc- al by Public Service of New Hampshire for a wood fired cessful in preserving yet energy plant up in Berlin. The first vote (E) was on an another piece of Hampton amendment that would require the operator share half its history. For additional infor- losses or profits with New Hampshire ratepayers. Current- mation about the Hampton ly PSNH, as a regulated utility, guaranteed a 9.6 percent Historical Society or the return on its investment, but the consumers must eat the barn project, call (603) 929- losses as stranded costs. Supporters thought that this 0781 or visit www.hampton- would enable other companies that were not utilities to fair- historicalsociety.org. ly compete for the plant, resulting in a better deal for the ratepayer. Opponents thought that this would discourage PSNH from building the plant, resulting in a lost opportu- nity for jobs in the North Country. The Senate PASSED the bill 21-2. A YES vote FAVORED the PSNH swallowing any loss from the wood burning plant. The second vote (F) was on the bill itself. In addition to the above debate there was some concern over a last minute amendment to spend $400,000 on a dental clinic in Tamworth, a measure previ- ously rejected by the House. Supporters argued that this bill would help usher in wood fired energy plant, but oppo- nents said that with these killer amendments, the bill would be going nowhere. The Senate PASSED the bill 20-3 to the House, but a compromise was never worked out, and the bill died on the May 26 deadline. A YES vote FAVORED the bill with its amendments. (G) LEAVE TAX APPEAL BOARD IN THE JUDICIARY | SB390 would have the Governor and the legislature appointing the Board of Land and Tax Appeals, where res- ROLL CALL Continued on 30A• This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO Box 592 Hampton, NH 03843- Contributed items and logos are © and ™ their respective owners Unauthorized 25 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 |SEACOAST ENTERTAINMENT &ARTS VOL 32, NO 28 | JULY 21, 2006 | ATLANTIC NEWS | PAGE 7 SEA Brentwood | East Kingston | Exeter | Greenland | Hampton | Hampton Beach | Hampton Falls | Kensington | Newfields | North Hampton | Rye | Rye Beach | Seabrook | South Hampton | Stratham MAILED WEEKLY TO NEARLY 23,000 HOMES!! POSITIVE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL NEWS FROM 15 TOWNS ATLANTIC LOCALLY OWNED WITH AN INDEPENDENT VOICE 5 TIMES THE REACH AT LESS THAN HALF THE COMPETITORS’ RATE! 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