February 28, 2001
No. 10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001 AT 10:15 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
SB 93
, establishing a committee to study the public health and environmental benefit of requiring stationary sources that burn virgin petroleum products or coal to comply with the requirements of the air toxic control act.SB 97-FN, requiring the annual registration of manufactured housing parks.
SB 98, relative to notice requirements prior to the sale of manufactured housing parks.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001
ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
, Room 102, LOB1:00 p.m. HCR 4, encouraging New Hampshire Public Radio to extend its broadcast signal to all of Coos county including the Connecticut River Valley area.
1:10 p.m. HB 167, relative to the authority of the consumer advocate.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
2:45 p.m. SB 139, relative to uniform electronic transactions.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH
1:00 p.m. CACR 12, relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
1:30 p.m. CACR 13, relating to terms for state senators. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be 4-year terms of office for state senators.
2:00 p.m. SB 141, relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SB 70-FN-L WAS RECESSED ON FEBRUARY 13THPUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
, Room 101, LOB1:00 p.m. SB 70-FN-L, relative to staffing at New Hampshire long-term health care facilities.
1:30 p.m. SB 132, directing the department of health and human services to coordinate a comprehensive review of demographic trends in the New Hampshire population and the impact of such trends.
1:50 p.m. SB 150, relative to community services for persons with developmental disabilities.
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 134-FN-A, establishing a 2-year pilot program to allow businesses to use their logos on business directional signs for an added fee, and creating a committee to evaluate the program and recommend legislation.
9:00 a.m. SB 133-FN-A, relative to Skyhaven airport and making an appropriation therefor.
9:20 a.m. SB 149-FN, permitting limited access to motor vehicle records for certain research purposes.
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PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION FOR THIS HEARING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO REPRESENTATIVES HALL.WILDLIFE & RECREATION
10:15 a.m. SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001
ENVIRONMENT
, Room 104, LOB8:30 a.m. HB 166, establishing a committee to study gas and hazardous substance pipeline safety.
9:00 a.m. HB 111, relative to paper purchased by or for state agencies.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:15 p.m. SB 71, relative to the New Hampshire real estate practice act and the regulation of licenses by the real estate commission.
2:00 p.m. SB 113, relative to the sharing of consideration paid to persons licensed under the real estate practice act.
2:30 p.m. SB 130-FN, extending the period in which an expired electrician's license may be renewed.
INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 118, relative to individual health insurance coverage.
9:15 a.m. SB 119, relative to small group health insurance coverage.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:00 a.m. SB 74, relative to providing services under the Child Protection Act.
10:45 a.m. SB 124, relative to confidentiality of hearings in abuse and neglect proceedings.
11:30 a.m. SB 136, establishing a commission to study the use of multi-disciplinary team investigations of child abuse and neglect allegations.
WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH
10:15 a.m. SB 76-FN, requiring attendance in an education and training program by those who obtain a liquor license.
10:40 a.m. SB 91, prohibiting persons involved in the administration or enforcement of bingo and lucky 7 laws from participating, playing, or otherwise being involved with bingo and lucky 7 games beyond the scope of their official duties, and relative to the total value of prizes that may be awarded for bingo.
11:00 a.m. SB 103, changing the qualification requirements for charitable organizations that conduct bingo or lucky 7.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION
, Room 104, LOB1:15 p.m. SB 143-FN, regulating home improvement contractors.
1:45 p.m. SB 144-L, increasing bail commissioners' fees.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:15 a.m. SB 96-FN, repealing the requirements for resident and nonresident licenses to carry concealed weapons.
Concurrently SB 122, relative to the license to carry a weapon.
11:15 a.m. SB 129, establishing a minimum age for issuing a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
11:45 a.m. SB 154-FN, requiring criminal records check prior to the sale or transfer of firearms.
WAYS & MEANS, Room 103, SH
10:15 a.m. SB 142-FN, relative to the collection of debts owed to the state.
10:40 a.m. SB 147, relative to the calculation of stumpage value in determining the timber tax assessment.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001
BANKS,
Room 103, LOB10:15 a.m. HB 238, relative to interstate banking.
10:40 a.m. SB 106, relative to consumers' cooperative associations.
11:00 a.m. SB 85, relative to collateralization of municipal trust funds.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. HB 233, amending the duties of the oversight committee for the severely developmentally disabled.
1:10 p.m. HB 433, clarifying the duties of the oversight committee on health and human services.
1:20 p.m. HB 143, (New Title) establishing a committee to address the problem created by the shortage of health care personnel and support staff in New Hampshire.
1:40 p.m. HB 240, requiring the department of health and human services to develop a plan reducing the number of persons awaiting certain services for developmental disabilities.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001
WAYS & MEANS
, Room 103, SH10:15 a.m. SB 131-FN-A, authorizing the sweepstakes commission to allow and regulate multi-hall linked bingo games.
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Seabrook 12888, Begins on NH 286 at Mass state line and the B&M Rail Line) City Hall, 99 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, NH7:00 p.m. Combined Officials/Informational
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2001
BREATH ANALYZER MACHINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(RSA 106-G:1) Department of Safety, SP Conference Room10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001
CERTIFICATE OF NEED
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 306-308, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A ROOM CHANGEPUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION
(HB 1390, Chapter 114, Laws of 2000) Room 208, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (SB 313, Chapter 122:2, Laws of 2000) Room 207, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL (RSA 326:10-b) NH Board of Nursing offices, Room 17, 78 Regional Drive, Building 2, Concord, NH
5:30 p.m. Public Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Troy-Swanzey 13593 NH 12 @ Flat Root Mill Rd. in Swanzey, proceeds south to Railroad Bridge. Involves reclaiming NH Route 12, guardrail and misc. drainage work.) Troy Elementary School, 44 School Street, Troy, NH
7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/Public Informational
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(RSA 374-F:5) Room 304, LOB2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001
WATER WITHDRAWALS ON INSTREAM FLOWS
(SB 330, Chapter 242, Laws of 2000) Room 305-307, LOB2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Room 103, SH
3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES
(RSA 17-E:2) Room 103, SH8:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2001
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD
(RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Audits: State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bureau of Turnpikes Performance-Based Budgeting Audit Report March 2001.
Management Letter for the State of New Hampshire For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000.
EXCAVATING AND DREDGING PERMITS APPLICATION AND APPEAL PROCEDURE (HB 1127, Chapter 86, Laws of 2000) Room 303, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Manchester 10622A, Alterations to Interstate I-293) State House, Executive Council Chambers, Concord, NH
1:00 p.m. Special Committee Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Franklin 12938, Reconstruction of existing pavement and addition of 1.2 m (4ft) shoulders on NH Route 11) City Hall, City Council Chambers, 316 Central Avenue, Franklin, NH
7:00 p.m. Combined Officials/Informational
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001
INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL & JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL Room 204, LOB
10:00 a.m. Commissioner Phil Stanley is going to host a presentation concerning the current status of NH Corrections
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Keene-Swanzey 10309 NH Route 9, 10, 12 & 101, upgrade) Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Keene, NH
6:30 p.m. Final Design ATF Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001
CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION
(RSA 21-K:18) Room 203, LOB2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Wilton-Milford 13292, Reconstruction of existing pavement on NH 101 at the intersection of NH 31 south in Wilton proceeds 3 miles to the RR Cross in Milford) Banquet Room, Milford Town Hall, 1 Union Square Milford, NH
7:30 p.m. Combined Official/Informational
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Tamworth 13609 Project begins on NH 25 at Lords Hill Road and proceeds easterly approx. 3 1/4 to the Ossipee Town Line) Selectmen's Office, 84 Main Street, Tamworth, NH7:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION
(HB 1390, Chapter 114, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Pelham 12867, Project begins on NH 38 at the Mass state line, proceeds north 3 miles. Reclaiming guardrail replacement miscellaneous drainage and signal work on NH 38/Bridge Street, NH 38/Main Street/Old Gage Hill Road.) Pelham Town Hall 2nd floor, 6 Main Street, Pelham, NH6:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Pembroke-Allenstown 12978 Replacement of Main St. bridge over Suncook River and Associated Roadway Reconstruction) Pembroke Town Hall, 311 Pembroke Street Pembroke, NH
7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2001
NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NOTICES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001
On Wednesday, March 7, 2001 from 9:00-10:00 a.m., the Senate will host a program in the Senate Chamber to kick-off "Read Across America," a nationwide effort to promote literacy. Two fourth-grade students from each Senate district have been selected by school principals to read with the Senators in a program organized with the assistance of NEA-NH. Columnist and NH public television personality John Clayton will be the featured guest at this event.
Senator Harold W. Burns
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001
New Hampshire Public Health Association, Annul Legislative Briefing 2001.
At Saint Paul's Church in Concord, NH from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The Guest Speaker is Michael Bird, MPH, MSW, and President of the American Public Health Association: Improving Public Health in New Hampshire and around the Nation. NHPHA's position and current NH House and Senate bills relating to Public Health Issues will also be discussed.Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler
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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001
The American Red Cross cordially invites members of the General Court to the annual Legislative Breakfast to be held on Thursday, March 8th, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the State House Cafeteria. Representatives from all New Hampshire chapters will be present. The latest in lifesaving equipment, the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), will be demonstrated using the same model possessed by the State House.
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001
The Concord City Republican Committee cordially invites all Legislators to attend a St. Patrick's Day Cocktail party on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, N. Main Street, Concord NH. Invited guests include Senator Bob Smith, Senator Gordon Humphrey, Senate President Arthur Klemm Jr., House Speaker Gene Chandler, and John Dowd, Chairman of the NH Republican State Committee. A Donation of $10 is requested.
Senator Robert B. Flanders
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001
You’re invited to the Merrimack County Democrats’ ST. PATRICK’S DINNER & PARTY co-hosted by Rick Trombly and Katherine Rogers with special guest Bill Shaheen on Wednesday, March 14, 2001. The event will be held at The Barley House Restaurant, 132 N. Main Street, Concord, NH. Cash Bar 6-7:30 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. Dinner (Corned Beef, Cabbage, Salad, Irish Bread & Dessert) and cost is $25.00 per ticket.
RSVP by March 8th (LIMITED SEATING) to Bill Stetson 225-9702.
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen
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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001
All are invited to the Annual St. Patrick's Day Award Luncheon to be held at the Salem Boys and Girls Club, 3 Geremonty Drive, on Friday March 16, 2001 at 11:45. Family style corned beef and Irish entertainment will add to the program. Cost is $25 per person.
Senator Arthur P. Klemm, Jr.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001
All Senate members are cordially invited to join former Senator Bobby Stephen in celebrating the 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash on March 17, 2001 from 4 o’clock on at the Courtyard Banquet Facilities, located on Mammoth Road in Manchester.
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
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SENATE SCHEDULE 2001 SESSION
Friday, December 22, 2000, The Office of Legislative Services shall not draft a Senate bill or resolution, other than the general appropriations (budget) bill or the capital budget bill, unless a request by a member for drafting with complete information has been received not later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2000.
Friday, January 19, 2001, Every Senate bill and joint resolution, except the general appropriations (budget) bill or the capital budget bill, must be signed off in Legislative Services by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2001.
Monday, February 26, 2001 - March 2, 2001 Senate Vacation Break
VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY
As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the Visitors’ Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups visiting the State House March 2001. These listings will replace individual notifications in an effort to reduce paper usage and to ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Our schedule is tightly booked for the remainder of the school year. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.
Kenneth Leidner, Director
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
CLASS/Size |
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Mar. 1 |
9:30 |
S.Eastern NH Christian Academy-Somersworth |
4/14 |
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Mar. 1 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
Mastway Elem – Lee |
4/40 |
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Mar. 2 |
9:30 |
NH College – International Students |
15 |
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Mar. 2 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
Mastway Elem – Lee |
4/40 |
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Mar. 5 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Gossler Park Elem – Manchester |
4/75 |
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Mar. 5 |
1:00 |
Centerwoods Elem- Weare |
4/25 |
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Mar. 6 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Reeds Ferry – Merrimack |
4/50 |
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Mar. 6 |
1:00 |
Merrimack Valley High School-Penacook |
10/31 |
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Mar. 7 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Reeds Ferry – Merrimack |
4/50 |
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Mar. 8 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Reeds Ferry – Merrimack |
4/50 |
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Mar. 9 |
8:00 & 9:45 |
Merrimack Valley High School – Penacook |
HS |
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Mar. 9 |
9:00 |
Broken Ground Elem- Concord |
4/25 |
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Mar. 9 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
Haverhill Middle School |
4/70 |
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Mar. 12 |
9:30 & 10:45 |
Holy Infant Jesus School – Nashua |
4/53 |
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Mar. 12 |
12:30 |
Sant Bani School – Sanbornton |
4/15 |
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Mar. 13 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Marston Elem – Hampton |
4/130 |
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Mar. 13 |
1:30 |
Derry Head Start Pre-School |
19 |
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Mar. 14 |
10:00 |
Salisbury & Webster School |
4/34 |
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Mar. 15 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
New Searles School – Nashua |
4/75 |
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Mar. 16 |
9:00 & 10:15 |
Conant School – Concord |
4/60 |
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Mar. 16 |
11:30 |
Conant School - Concord |
4/20 |
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Mar. 16 |
12:30 |
Marston Elem –Hampton |
4/45 |
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Mar. 19 |
9:00 |
Broken Ground Elem - Concord |
4/25 |
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Mar. 19 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
Barrington Elem |
4/75 |
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Mar. 20 |
9:00 |
Broken Ground Elem - Concord |
4/25 |
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Mar. 20 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
Barrington Elem |
4/50 |
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Mar. 21 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
East Rochester School |
4/60 |
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Mar. 21 |
4:00 |
YNOT – High School Tobacco Prevention Group |
25 |
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Mar. 22 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Loudon Elem |
4/80 |
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Mar. 23 |
10:00 |
Underhill Elem – Hooksett |
3/50 |
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Mar. 23 |
11:00 |
Nashua Christian Academy |
4/22 |
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Mar. 23 |
12:30 |
Lyme School |
5/27 |
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Mar. 26 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Garrison Elem – Dover |
4/50 |
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Mar. 27 |
10:00 |
Underhill Elem – Hooksett |
3/50 |
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Mar. 27 |
11:00 |
East Kingston Elem |
4/29 |
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Mar. 28 |
10:00 |
Underhill Elem – Hooksett |
3/50 |
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Mar. 28 |
11:00 & 12:00 |
Rindge Memorial School |
4/60 |
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Mar. 29 |
10:00 |
Underhill Elem – Hooksett |
3/25 |
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Mar. 29 |
11:00 |
Marlborough Elem |
4/45 |
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Mar. 30 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Chester Academy |
4/65 |
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Mar. 30 |
12:30 |
Maplewood Elem – Somersworth |
3/50 |