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  • Open Forum

    Time for a new post. Thought I would open it up. Whats on your minds? [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:50am EST

  • Exit 4 A

    The special meeting has some interesting debate over funding for the final EIS studies that are mandatory before going to the State and Feds for monies to make exit 4A a reality.

    As a councilor who has been here for almost 6 years, I can tell you that I [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 8:28am EDT

  • Derry Housing Market




    The Derry Housing market is starting to come back! The above chart shows the inventory levels that we presently have today. A 5.8 Months supply is truly amazing from where it was over a year ago. The above chart shows inventory levels from 8/08 [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 1:45pm EDT

  • What the real data reveals!

    Depending on who you listen to in discussing the local economy, one will get different opinions based on that persons perceived view on the economy of Derry. Last week, I had a few e-mails and phone calls about the recently approved TIF bonding the council unanimously approved and how crazy [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 1:05pm EDT

  • Council in Full Agreement!

    The stars have finally aligned! Its a win for the people of the Town of Derry!
    Yes its true, In a 7-0 vote at last nights town council meeting, the council voted to move ahead with plans on making improvements to the Manchester Rd area from Tsienneto Rd to the [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 11:31am EDT

  • Derry has its elected Charter Commissioners

    Another election is almost complete here in Derry and all the buzz that I'm hearing is the big upset of the ADT's slate of major candidates not getting elected. With all that money that this group spent on getting their people in, not to mention all the time and effort [...]
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    Posted: August 06, 2009, 11:44am EDT

  • Replays of the council meetings

    Replays of the council meetings link is again running the very current up to date meetings. I will try and stay on top of refreshing these as they are available. Please check out the link at the right of this post and there you will find these public meetings.[...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:01am EDT

  • Organized Mobbing?

    It is 8:30 Am on Tues morning 7/14.

    Are you all ready to see and hear the organized Mobbing scene for tonights council meeting? I'm sure you will see its stars come out tonight to speak of council members being removed.

    We will hear from the same people' [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 8:30am EDT

  • Here a TIF there a TIF

    Q: What is a T.I.F.

    A: Tax Incremental Finance

    How does it work? Does it cost more money in the long run? What is so special about it? Why don't we just bond instead?

    A TIFF bond is similar to a regular bond in that terms are' [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 5:54pm EDT

  • Happy Fathers Day!

    To all the Fathers out in Blogsville

    HAPPY FATHERS DAY! [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2009, 1:48pm EDT

  • Time to Focus on the Community.

    Mudslinging, personal attacks, political posturing can all lead to a loss of focus on the needs of our community and in economical challenging times, which we certainly have today. We elected people need to come together for the best interests of Derry.
    So too, the towns people must cut through [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2009, 6:19am EDT

  • Board appointments should be fair.

    Somewhere within the last 3 years the town council has left fairness out of the process of board appointments and have instead made the Planning Board, Zoning Board and Conservation Commission more of a political show than doing the fair and right thing in my opinion.

    Many know how [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 2:37pm EDT

  • Alliance not talking taxes?

    I thought that the alliance of Derry Taxpayers Assoc was created to talk about taxes and spending in the town of Derry? For years this group will have you believe that they have the taxpayers best interests in mind. Or do they have a hidden agenda???

    It seems to [...]
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    Posted: May 23, 2009, 9:21am EDT

  • The ...




    The more things change. The more they stay the same. [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 6:30pm EDT

  • Happy Mothers Day!

    Wishing all those mothers out there a very Happy Mothers Day! [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 10:41am EDT

  • Full Investigation

    This is a copy of an e-mail letter I sent Chairman Rick Metts and all councilors on 5/8/2009.

    Rick,
    I am asking that you immediately contact the Attorney Generals Office for them to look into this matter. I look forward to sworn testimony from many parties to put [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2009, 7:30am EDT

  • Had to pass this on.

    What a great way to explain socialism…had to pass this on.
    A simple analogy




    An economics professor at a local college made a statement that he had
    never failed a single student before but had once failed an entire
    class.




    That class [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 12:20pm EDT

  • Taxpayer Rebate?

    Councilors are winding down on this years 2010 budgets and at this point we await the publics input into the budget this Thursday at Municipal Center 3rd floor meeting room. We as a council as of this writing are .24 cents UNDER last years budget. The big question will be [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 7:25am EDT

  • Solutions are needed

    Solutions are needed in our Town and we need them right away. Economic Development has come to a grinding halt and we can't be happy with our results in the last two years. I feel that we did not get what we should of when we hired an in house' [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 1:46pm EDT

  • Budget Time

    Councilors just finished up their 2nd round of budgets with a whole Saturday marathon meeting. We started the budgets last Thursday on April 16th with both the Derry Library and the Taylor Library. Right out of the gate, councilors looked to trim back a budget that was presented with both [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 5:28pm EDT

  • Open Forum

    Thought we all could use a new thread. Whats on your mind? [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 7:51am EDT

  • State of Economic Development

    Remember the old saying " are you better off today than you were last year".Well in the town's economic development arena, I will have to say that the answer is a big NO. The town has for the last two fiscal years supported an in house economic development director after' [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2009, 4:46pm EDT

  • Who will be the next..Derry Town Council Chair?

    Fresh off yesterdays town elections, the buzz that is all around is all about who will be the next town council chairman?
    I would like to hear from you blog readers on who you think will be the next chairman or chairwoman and your reasoning behind your pick..

    Also [...]
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    Posted: March 11, 2009, 2:14pm EDT

  • Polling Places

    Just a reminder.

    Districts 1 & 4 Vote at Gilbert H Hood Jr High

    Districts 2 & 3 Vote at West Running Brook Middle school.

    Please exercise your right to vote tomorrow!!! [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 7:34pm EDT

  • Top 10 Least Taxed Cities in America

    This puts things into a little better perspective.
    Check Out #2!
    [finance.yahoo.com] [...]
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    Posted: March 06, 2009, 10:31am EST

  • Sewer Bonding.

    I was asked in a previous post about how I would work with Kevin and Janet if they so happen to get re-elected. The post said that if that scenario were to happen that they expected that we all work together moving forward and that we should have the best [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2009, 10:37am EST

  • The Big Bad Blog!

    I'm not running for any position this year however looks like some councilors want to blame this big bad blog as the reason why the councilors all don't get along. Have we not been down this road once before..Some want to stifle others freedom of speech and its this type [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2009, 5:28pm EST

  • Time for a Change!

    Three years ago today, two new faces to town politics came into the political picture seeking a change. The incumbents at the time were two people who had many years experience at that time and were two well known politicians.

    Those two new comers were Kevin Coyle and Janet [...]
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    Posted: February 20, 2009, 10:53am EST

  • Open Forum II

    More open forum for all to make some of the post following a little bit easier.

    Please leave a message! [...]
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    Posted: February 11, 2009, 12:06pm EST

  • Open Forum

    Lets open it up to anything you want to talk about?

    Will KC and JF run for their seats on the city council? And who else may run?

    How will the 0% upcoming budget effect town services? your thoughts?

    Or anything else that is on your mind. [...]
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    Posted: January 27, 2009, 5:30pm EST

  • Real Estate Bubble and more.

    If you have a chance to see this video. It about sums it up on the ecomomy the last few years. Take a look at it and then come back and share your comments.


    [www.youtube.com] [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2009, 11:43am EST

  • 40,000

    Just wanted to thank the many visitors to Derry NH Politics Blog! It reached its 40,000 visitor mark a couple of days ago and its because of people like you it has found staying power.
    There have been other blogs that have started and then have stopped for various reasons [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2009, 9:14am EST

  • Take back the money

    This post will make some people very upset and I can fully appreciate that fact because of all their hard work and great effort into getting the Town of Derry a bike path that would connect with the town of Windham's'.
    However we are in an economy like no other [...]
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    Posted: December 29, 2008, 4:34pm EST

  • Derry's major ice storm

    Another unforgettable major storm has made it's impression on all of us here in Derry. This one ranks right up there with the "blizzard of 78".

    I would like to thank our Emergency Operations Center for performing an outstanding job and they are still at it as this blog' [...]
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    Posted: December 15, 2008, 9:25am EST

  • Is becoming a city the answer?

    Is becoming a city the answer in Derry? Will property taxes finally start to come down in doing so? Some say "Yes" and others are saying they are not so sure.
    For years the discussions around the water bubblier was that maybe if we could become a city, taxes would [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2008, 6:44pm EST

  • Time to Act is now.

    The time to act is now!

    Last month at the end of a council meeting during councilor requests, I had brought up the topic of a hiring freeze and a freeze of all overtime budgets at the town level. Not one other councilor joined me in the discussions and [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2008, 7:39am EST

  • Light at the end

    Here we go again.
    Being accused of being an optimist is not a bad trait to have in these times. We have enough "gloom and doom" neigh sayers through-out Derry and unfortunately their voices are heard more often than one wishes.
    Can we dwell on all the negatives we hear [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2008, 10:12am EST

  • Derry Polling Places

    I have had many phone calls asking me where people are suppose to vote in the Upcoming Nov 4Th Election. Just thought people should be aware of the locations because some district polling places have changed.

    Voting Hours are 7Am to 8pm on November 4Th 2008

    Districts 1 [...]
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    Posted: October 27, 2008, 7:22pm EDT

  • 25.53

    $25.53

    This is your new tax rate Derry. I just received word that the new tax rate is now official and its time to take a look how this will affect you this December tax bill.

    I'm told the Avg home that was valued at $300,000 in 2007' [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2008, 7:22pm EDT

  • Fire Contracts approved!

    Well last night 3 hour dog and pony show is now history and the firefighters contracts have been approved. After 18 months of negotiations, stall tactics, hard feelings going all around between council members and fire fighters and the long hours and much extra town money being spent frivolously... its [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2008, 6:44pm EDT

  • Open Forum

    Lets start a new thread with an Open Forum here!

    Your comments and questions wanted! [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2008, 10:19pm EDT

  • Assesments in the Mail

    New Assessment rates have been released for 08 and most residents by now have received their new numbers via mail this week.
    Being a realtor in this town, I have seen home values sliding for two years now and can tell you that Derry is not alone in this situation. [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2008, 2:14pm EDT

  • Fantasy Councilors

    Lets have some fun with this post! You have all heard of Fantasy Football right?
    Where you get to choose your own team by selecting players from different positions and assembling your own "customized" team.

    Lets play Fantasy Councilors!

    OK, time to choose who will be your fantasy [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2008, 8:25pm EDT

  • Sneek Peek at Animal Control Ordinance

    The Planning Board has worked on a possible animal control Ordinance for over two months and is ready to put the ordinance up for a public hearing to get feedback from the citizens. After the public hearing if no more changes are made, the ordinance will go to the town [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2008, 8:56pm EDT

  • Going Green?

    The Derry News is going green!

    A letter was sent to subscribers of the local newspaper a few days ago making the announcement.
    The bi-weekly newspaper will only be going out to print one time a week in the future to save paper and ink which in turn helps [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2008, 2:55pm EDT

  • Who's to Pay?

    Who is to pay?, That is the question. The answer? Does anybody know?.
    At the last Derry town council meeting under Councilors requests ( which comes at the very end of each meeting) We had three very interesting requests from three town councilors. It seems a little bit ironic that [...]
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    Posted: August 16, 2008, 9:12pm EDT

  • Breaking News

    Today at around 3PM a bicyclist crossing from Manning Street over onto Rollins St was hit and struck by a car. Reports had the bicyclist "knocked out" unconscious for over 10 minutes before Derry's Ambulance arrived at the scene. Between 4-5 Police cruisers were also on site after someone called' [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2008, 7:57pm EDT

  • Open Forum II

    Open Forum again! Since many want to discuss topics that are "off-topic" and The fact that Blogger is having a hard time with people posts.

    What do you want to talk about Derry!

    Who do you like for President of the United States and why?

    Are you [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 7:45pm EDT

  • The GMO works!

    Today's headlines in the UL today confirms what Derry's planners had planed about 10 years ago. With run away population growth in Derry in the mid 80's and early 90's and tax rates adjusting higher to accommodate this growth, something needed to get done to keep everything in a "manageable" [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2008, 10:00am EDT

  • Prayers Needed!


    Our thoughts and Prayers for a local hero who was injured in Iraq serving his country's call to duty.

    Derry's Joshua Caruso is being treated for burns in a Maryland hospital.

    We wish Joshua a speedy recovery and hope he is home soon. [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2008, 5:17pm EDT

  • Open Forum!

    Time for an Open Forum. This is where you pick the topic to discuss.
    I appreciate the readers who leave comments and want to talk about issues important to all. [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2008, 11:18am EDT

  • Nadeau Settlement

    Anyone reading the NN this last week, looked at the headline article about the settlement of the ex-fire chief of the now defunct East Derry Fire Dist. At the time, The reporter did call me for comments, however I thought that the records were sealed. I was surprised to see [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2008, 9:09pm EDT

  • Fresh off the Press!

    Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.
    The Manning Street issue is not over. I know alot of you are sick and tired about hearing the issue over the years however, at the last public hearing we had on the subject, I specifically asked whether [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2008, 7:50pm EDT

  • Report on taxpayer waste

    Is there something going on in town that you feel is a complete waste of taxpayer dollars and that you would like to share with the rest of us? let other blog readers read what you deem to be a big taxpayers waste of money.

    In these tough times, [...]
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    Posted: July 04, 2008, 9:08pm EDT

  • Big Boost Coming

    By now you may of read in local news that Tupelo Music Hall is moving to Derry. What this means to not only Derry but specifically the Downtown is something most can't fully appreciate.
    Tupelo being moved to a 10,000 sq ft music hall will not only bring better music [...]
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    Posted: July 04, 2008, 9:00am EDT

  • Grade your current council

    I have done this in the past and will do it again.
    Time to rate the current council. We have had the new council seating as of March and we have come to the first quarter.

    Grade this current council! [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 8:25pm EDT

  • Entitlements gone wild?

    I hate to say it but I will. I told you so! The derry taxpayers ( most of us anyway) are going to take it in the pocketbook again. This time its the entitlement program which is called the Elderly Tax Exemption. Now before we get started I want to [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 12:20pm EDT

  • 1st in the nation

    A well round of applause is in order for the monument committee whom have established Derry as the first in the nation to honor the Iraq and Afghanistan vets with a beautiful monument.
    I'm told that it was about a year in the half in the making and the wait [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2008, 7:06pm EDT

  • Tax Cap Mania spreading!

    What do Franklin, Nashua, Dover and Derry have in common? Answer: A tax cap! And now a movement is picking up some steam to bring this tax cap to other communities. Derry has had its cap for awhile now and the debates continue on its effectiveness.

    Our tax cap [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2008, 9:23pm EDT

  • Legal Advise not heard costs $$$

    Lets see if we can all follow some logic here for a moment. The Town of Derry has its own legal council who have been with this town for many years and with that comes a working knowledge and history which makes it a little bit easier than if we [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2008, 1:13pm EDT

  • Open Forum

    What issue(s) are on your mind? With the budgets all finished for this year. What are those issues that need to be addressed or brought up for discussion?

    We want to hear from you. SO look for the response box below and tell us your thoughts. [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2008, 7:37am EDT

  • Small town side increase

    Another budget year mostly completed and it looks like town side taxes will be increased by .16 cents begining in July 09 budget.
    Councilors spent the last two weeks reviewing the 09 budget line by line and came out with a budget that did not spend up to the tax [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2008, 10:31am EDT

  • Here's your chance!

    Next Tuesday night at 7pm is your chance to come to the public hearing on the towns budget. Its usually not that well attended in prior years and we always hear of complaints during the year about our taxes.

    Keep in mind that we councilors only control the towns [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2008, 8:22am EDT

  • Twenty three cents

    Twenty three cents is the amount allowable under our tax cap here in Derry on town side budget items. The tax cap which is determined by the previous years CPI index this year came in at 2.8%. Meaning that town side spending this year has a maximum allowed increase of [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2008, 8:37am EDT

  • Back to the budget drawing boards

    Budget time started as I returned from my vacation ( 90's all week and sunny) returning to Boston weather at 38 degrees was a shock to old system.

    I decided to get an update as to the council meeting I missed and the first budget meeting. I spoke to [...]
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    Posted: April 09, 2008, 7:20pm EDT

  • Budget times 09

    Getting ready to kick-off our marathon budget meetings in April. This is where the 7 councilors will collectively shape an already tough budget for 09 which takes effect on July 1. With big numbers to balance, I'm sure the council will be up to the challenge to balance the books [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2008, 11:29am EDT

  • Time to Unite!

    We all have read about the new school proposal at the state house and how Derry stands to lose over 7.5 Million in state aid next year. This would have to be made up from local taxes if this were to stand. Its time Derry residents get together as the [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2008, 12:46pm EDT

  • 20,000

    Wanted to thank the visitors that read this blog and for your comments.

    We reached a small milestone with our 20,000th visit today.

    Averaging over 110 hits a day and from all over New Hampshire.

    Thanks again for making Derry NH Politics blog a success! [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 6:31pm EDT

  • Benson, Whetherbee Elected!

    Congrats to Brad Benson and Neil Wetherbee for their wins for town councilors!
    Congrats to Mark Grabowski and Wendy Smith for their wins on the School Board!

    This was a telling election and I wish to thank all those that participated in the process.
    I will post numbers as [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2008, 11:04am EDT

  • Time to Vote!

    Derry, Now is the time when you have the power of the ballot to make sure your voice is heard.
    You have had a chance to see what the future politicians of our town want for the future. Who will best represent YOUR views on the council?

    Remember this: [...]
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    Posted: March 10, 2008, 3:58pm EDT

  • Ballot Question 4A

    Readers of this blog take notice! Do NOT let Tom Cardon and Doug Newell bombard you with "snippets" of sound bites that try to scare you into thinking that the upcoming 4A question on this years ballot has ANYTHING to do with the town having to spend more money on [...]
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    Posted: March 07, 2008, 12:45pm EST

  • Derry NH Politics Endorsements

    Hope everyone has had a chance to see the debates on C17 on Mon Evening.

    We have two councilor seats to be filled

    An At Large Councilor and Dist #3 councilor

    For At Large Councilor my choice is Brad Benson. Brad has lived his whole life in [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2008, 8:56pm EST

  • Walmart Decides to back out!

    Just received word that Walmart's Super Center plans have just been withdrawn. In a press release today, Walmart said the costs were more than they anticipated and they made the decision to withdraw their plans.
    This leaves us with more bad news on the economic development front. The anticipated other [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2008, 3:29pm EST

  • Weaker Dollar brings in less town revenue.


    For the last 6 mos or so we have all read the stories of a possible upcoming recession. In fact, the fed reserve has drop interest rates the last two times they had met. A lower interest rate for what banks are charged does not [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2008, 10:39pm EST

  • Highest Forecloser Rate

    It has been reported that Derry has the highest foreclosed rate in New Hampshire. Londonderry and Merrimack are not that far back in comparison.
    As the real estate market begins to correct itself, it is no happy news to some as they are looking at possible foreclosure on their homes [...]
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    Posted: February 25, 2008, 9:51pm EST

  • Where there is smoke- there is Fire!

    Be careful what you read. You may interpret it the wrong way. Many authors want to "steer" you into thinking one way or another and when small snippets of information are left for someone not knowing the issues in depth as others do then sometimes people tend to jump to [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2008, 3:59pm EST

  • Life in the Downtown

    Is it me or am I seeing some hustle bustle in the downtown lately. The streets seemed to be filled with business friendly patrons and thats a good sign! I have also gotten some of the old complaints about parking spaces in the downtown again.
    Our new business development director [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2008, 4:20pm EST

  • Fresh Start

    I would like to take this blog in a more information sharing and educational direction. I will also be including some video bloging of topics and views of the important issues that we all talk about at home at the dinner tables or out at the coffee shops each day. [...]
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    Posted: February 06, 2008, 4:44pm EST

  • Is the local press bias?

    How does one know when election time is near? Simple, read your local newspapers and look to see the issues being created or they come back from the dead all in time for elections.
    Lets see, First we have an elderly exemption issue coming up ( never before budget season [...]
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    Posted: January 27, 2008, 7:56pm EST

  • Where's the Beef?

    First meeting in January for the town council and we had a scheduled short meeting on the agenda. First I would like to extend a congratulations to Battalion Chief Mike Gagnon of the Derry Fire Dept for receiving his CFOD designation.
    The CFOD Program was created to recognize fire officers [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2008, 11:29am EST

  • Proposal will be costly!

    This just in.... The proposed elderly exemption increases that the ADT and Councilors Coyle, Fairbanks and Carney have put their names on will cost the town dearly. Estimates that are being provided are in the range of upwards of over $425,000. And with the projected budget for FY 09 coming [...]
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    Posted: January 11, 2008, 5:18pm EST

  • What a day for Election Day

    The weather couldn't be any better for today's presidential primary election! 50-55 degrees and lots of voters turning out.
    Derry voters have had a history of bring out the most registered voters out on presidential primary days and it will be interesting to see if we can keep the streak [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 1:33pm EST

  • Who's right and Who's wrong.

    It's been the position of the Derry Patrolman's Union that there is a serious issue with police moral and that the administration is "uncaring" about its officers so much so that they attribute 8 officers of leaving the department because of the horrific working situation that they must endure in [...]
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    Posted: January 01, 2008, 12:52pm EST

  • Who's Running for Council Seats?

    When we think of January, we automatically think of the new year.
    Some of us are in football play-off mode. With the Patriots playing perfect so far. it is quite the change of football team I watched as a young kid back in the seventies. ( I'm sure many can [...]
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    Posted: December 30, 2007, 9:20am EST

  • Perfect Storm II

    This topic has so many posts comments that it will be easier to continue on this new thread. Lots of good discussion is posted here and would like your comments. [...]
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    Posted: December 16, 2007, 11:43am EST

  • Another Tight Budget Upcoming!


    New preliminary numbers are getting noticed for Derry's upcoming 09 budget. As most are aware of the Town's tax cap, which is tied into the CPI ( consumer price index ) and are allowed to be raised up to that determined number.
    It looks like [...]
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    Posted: December 12, 2007, 6:29pm EST

  • Yes Derry, There is a Santa!


    Yes Derry, There is a Santa! ...and her name is Ms Hanna Rutter Martin and boy oh boy did she leave a special gift under the tree for all of Derry! Ms. Martin has given the town an easement on 44 acres of some of [...]
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    Posted: December 07, 2007, 4:15pm EST

  • Perfect Storm Brewing

    Nobody has a crystal ball and can fortell the future. However from what I see, we have a perfect storm brewing and it ain't pretty.
    Taxpayers-Hold on! you are about to go on the ride of your life!- No I'm not talking about some new [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2007, 11:30am EST

  • Can you live tax free in New Hampshire?

    Is it really possible to live tax free in New Hampshire? In the state that touts third overall lowest tax burden in the country, you would have to have no phone service, can not purchase gasoline, can't smoke or drink or eat out at restaurants for that matter. However most [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2007, 5:58pm EST

  • Bring on Big Box Stores!

    The results of our on-line polling revealed that readers want the town to bring in Big Box stores into town. The poll results were up for 3 weeks and here's how the readers responded.

    Q: Does Derry want Big Box Stores?

    Yes votes=23

    No Votes=15

    Unsure=3
    [...]
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    Posted: December 01, 2007, 7:12pm EST

  • Tax Savings!

    What to do with your tax savings this year should be an easy question to answer. Believe it or not, some do not even know that we have a tax break this year. Did I say tax break? Can you image those two words together? Tax break and Derry. What [...]
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    Posted: November 29, 2007, 7:35pm EST

  • Turkey and Football!

    Here we are again. Thanksgiving time. Hope everyone has a very happy one.
    And what would Thanksgiving be without football?
    The Pinkerton Astros have done it again. Its a three-peat!!
    Congtats to all ! [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2007, 12:01pm EST

  • Last nights town council meeting

    Last nights town council meeting was certainly an interesting one to say the least. The issues that were discussed were funding the remaining monies for CLD in making progress for exit 4A. Also we discussed future contracts from the fire dept dealing with surrounding communities coming before the town council [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2007, 8:04am EST

  • Where have all the bargains gone?

    Can the news get any more depressing? Today I have read where oil has reached an all time record high coming close to $100 a barrel! Not good.
    Food prices seem to be getting way out of hand. Each week it seems to go up higher and higher and rumor [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2007, 7:57pm EST

  • What does the future hold?

    Lots of talk about economic development in Derry and the kinds of businesses we would like to have and cultivate in our town so that we may begin to turn the tax ratio of residential/business mix in line to a more reasonable shift of tax burden off of an already [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2007, 8:07pm EDT

  • Poll Results are in.

    For the latest poll results the question asked was
    Do you believe the town needs an animal control ordinance?

    The voting went this way

    yes=22

    no=19

    not sure=5

    This was a very close one. It seems to me that by looking at this vote, some [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2007, 11:48am EDT

  • Grade your councilors

    Time again to grade your councilors for the second quarter of this year. How do you think the current council is doing?
    How can the council do better?
    What issues do you want your councilors to deal with and are you more apt to participate in your town government.

    [...]
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    Posted: October 31, 2007, 6:04pm EDT

  • Downtown Hauntings?

    Folks, On Saturday Oct 27th from 12:30-3:30 is a chance to come out and walk the downtown with the kids and visit our local businesses for the annual "trick or treat" in the downtown. The kids will have fun! You get to see the many [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2007, 3:25pm EDT

  • 91A skinny

    Alright, Here's what i have found out about the 91A requests.

    Since July 1st 2007. There have been six requests. Staff time to comply with these requests has totaled more than 50 hours, including 14 hours for the most recent.

    Another request involving the sale of the former [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2007, 9:34am EDT

  • ...



    Lets go Red Sox! [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2007, 10:42pm EDT
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