March 14, 2001
No. 13
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
REPORTS, HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 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.
REPORTS
EDUCATION
SB 36-FN-A, making an appropriation to the postsecondary education commission for the purpose of tuition incentive grants. Vote 5-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Gordon for the committee.
SB 54, relative to the transfer of funds in the community-technical college system. Vote 5-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Johnson for the committee.
SB 92, relative to the distribution of special education funds. Vote 5-0
Ought to Pass, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.
SCR 2, urging the federal government to honor its commitment to fully fund its share of special education costs. Vote 5-0
Ought to pass with amendment, Senator O'Hearn for the committee.
ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 167, relative to the authority of the consumer advocate. Vote 4-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.
HCR 4, encouraging New Hampshire Public Radio to extend its broadcast signal to all of Coos county including the Connecticut River Valley area. Vote 3-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.
ENVIRONMENT
HB 111, relative to paper purchased by or for state agencies. Vote 3-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Below for the committee.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION
SB 130-FN, extending the period in which an expired electrician's license may be renewed. Vote 3-0
Ought to Pass, Senator Prescott for the committee.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 42, relative to charges for access to medical records. Vote 4-1
Ought to Pass, Senator Wheeler for the committee.
SB 70-FN-L, relative to staffing at New Hampshire long-term health care facilities. Vote 5-0
Inexpedient to Legislate, Senator Boyce for the committee.
WAYS & MEANS
SB 103, changing the qualification requirements for charitable organizations that conduct bingo or lucky 7. Vote 5-0
Ought to Pass, Senator D'Allesandro for the committee.
AMENDMENTS
Senate Education
February 28, 2001
2001-0249s
04/10
Amendment to SCR 2
Amend the title of the resolution by replacing it with the following:
Amend the resolution by replacing all after the title with the following:
Whereas, when the federal government enacted the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, it promised to fund up to 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and
Whereas, the federal government currently funds, on average, less than half the amount the federal government originally pledged to contribute; and
Whereas, local school districts and state government end up bearing the largest share of the cost of special education services; and
Whereas, the federal government’s failure to adequately fulfill its responsibility to special needs children undermines public support for special education and creates hardship for disabled children and their families; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the New Hampshire general court urges the President and the Congress to fund 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States as promised under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure that all children, regardless of disability, receive a quality education and are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve; and
That copies of this resolution be forwarded by the senate clerk to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the members of the New Hampshire congressional delegation.
2001-0249s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This senate concurrent resolution urges the President and Congress to fund 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States as promised under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
HEARINGS
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001
JUDICIARY
, Room 103, LOBEXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING BILLS FOLLOWING THURSDAY SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 12THWILDLIFE & RECREATION
Representatives Hall, SH10:15 a.m. SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.
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.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB
2:45 p.m. SB 157, relative to state government information dissemination and access.
3:15 p.m. HB 142, establishing a committee to study encryption of confidential information.
3:35 p.m. HCR 2, urging the federal government to establish a new zip code for the town of Kensington.
TIME PERMITTING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY BE HELD.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 6THPUBLIC AFFAIRS
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 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.
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.
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 152, relative to the regulation of business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
9:00 a.m. SB 151, transferring and appropriating funds from the highway surplus account to the department of safety for additional staffing of evening and midnight patrols by current New Hampshire state troopers.
9:30 a.m. SB 134, 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.
WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB
10:15 a.m. HB 106, relative to honey products.
10:45 a.m. HB 122-FN-L, relative to euthanizing repeatedly vicious dogs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THESE HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 135-FN-L, relative to kindergarten funding.
1:45 p.m. SB 140-FN-L, relative to the formula for free and reduced-price lunches.
2:00 p.m. SB 153-FN-L, relative to adjustments to educational adequacy grants.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:15 p.m. SB 162-FN, relative to privatization contracts for public service.
2:00 p.m. SB 179-FN, relative to procedures for bid listing for state construction contracts.
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PLEASE NOTE SB 145 HEARING WAS RECESSED ON MARCH 14TH·
PLEASE NOTE SB 118 & SB 119 HEARINGS WERE RECESSED ON MARCH 7THINSURANCE
, Room 101, LOB8:30 a.m. SB 145, relative to the length of stay of patients in ambulatory surgical facilities owned in whole or in part by a hospital.
9:00 a.m. SB 118, relative to individual health insurance coverage.
9:30 a.m. SB 119, relative to small group health insurance coverage.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:15 a.m. CACR 16, relating to procedure for nomination and review of judges. Providing that judges shall be nominated and selected by an independent commission and reviewed every 8 years thereafter.
Concurrently SB 24, establishing a judicial nominating commission.
Concurrently SB 86-FN, establishing a process for reviewing judges.
Concurrently SB 114, establishing a commission to study the nomination and appointment of judges.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
, Room 103, LOB2:45 p.m. HB 163, establishing a committee to study opening the state house to the public on weekends.
3:15 p.m. HB 168, relative to transfers of ownership of cemetery plots or burial spaces.
3:35 p.m. HJR 1, urging Congress to expand eligibility for membership in the American Legion.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. HB 144, establishing a committee to study the CHINS process.
1:20 p.m. HB 118, authorizing physicians who practice medicine in certain states other than the state of New Hampshire to complete certifications exempting children residing in the state of New Hampshire from immunization.
1:40 p.m. SB 167-FN-A, relative to the medicaid payment for long-term care services.
2:10 p.m. SB 166-FN, relative to processing applications for the children's health insurance program (CHIP).
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 156, relative to the suspension of drivers licenses of persons under 20 years of age.
9:00 a.m. SB 133, relative to Skyhaven airport and making an appropriation therefor.
9:20 a.m. SB 149, permitting limited access to motor vehicle records for certain research purposes.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. HB 113-L, relative to the Nute High School and library trustees.
1:15 p.m. SB 138-FN-L, relative to the state's responsibility to provide an adequate education.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB
1:15 p.m. SB 181, relative to the manufacture, sale, or installation of certain smoke detectors.
JUDICIARY, Room 103, LOB
10:15 a.m. SCR 1, urging the supreme court to expand the membership of the advisory committee on rules to include legislative members.
10:30 a.m. SB 35, relative to a term for the chief justice of the supreme court.
11:00 a.m. SB 137-FN, relative to statements to judges.
11:45 a.m. SB 148, relative to certain penalties for violations of the youth tobacco laws.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 14, 2001. PLEASE ALSO NOTE TIME CHANGE.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.
11:15 a.m. SB 142-FN, relative to the collection of debts owed to the state.
11:30 a.m. SB 147, relative to the calculation of stumpage value in determining the timber tax assessment.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2001
TRANSPORTATION
, Room 104, LOB8:30 a.m. SB 165-FN, relative to the sale, registration, and use of 3-wheeled all-terrain vehicles for off-highway recreational use.
9:00 a.m. SB 163-FN, relative to salaries for New Hampshire state police.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2001
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 164-FN-A-L, establishing a comprehensive statewide accountability system concerning an adequate education.
2:00 p.m. SB 160-FN-A-L, establishing a comprehensive, statewide educational accountability system, including the provision of education improvement assistance to local school districts, and making an appropriation therefor.
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1) Rooms 201-203, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
KIDS CABINET MEETING Governor and Council Chambers
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE - AGENCY BRIEFINGS ON GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND HB 1 Room 103, SH
9:00 a.m. Treasurer - State of New Hampshire
10:30 a.m. Department of Revenue
1:00 p.m. Department of Health and Human Services
CERTIFICATE OF NEED (RSA 151-C:16) Room 306, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001
NH COUNCIL ON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(RSA 12-H:1) Room 304, LOB8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2) Room 304, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester 10418-C, I-93 widening) West Running Brook School, 1 West Running Brook Lane, Derry, NH
4:00 p.m. Resource Agency Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Danbury 13376, NH 104 over Smith River Bridge Painting Project) Selectmen's Office 4-A High Street, Danbury, NH
7:00 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
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2001
NH LAND & COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(RSA 227-M:4) Community Development Finance Authority, 14 Dixon Ave. Concord, NH2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Colebrook-Lemington 12814 NH 26 over Connecticut River Bridge Painting Project) Selectmen's Office, 16 Bridge Street, Colebrook, NH9:00 a.m. Combined Official/Informational
PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (HB 1390, Chapter 114, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Clarksville-Pittsburg 12813 US 3 over Connecticut River Bridge Painting Project) Selectmen's Office, Main Street, Pittsburg, NH
3:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Clarksville-Pittsburg 12813 US 3 over Connecticut River Bridge Painting Project) Selectmen's Office, NH 145, Clarksville, NH
7:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Epping 13057, NH Route 87) NHDOT, Room 103, 1 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH10:00 a.m. Commission Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Skyhaven Airport Master Plan) Skyhaven Airport, 238 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH5:30 p.m. Progress Meeting/Advisory
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, NH
6:00 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
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2001
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Salem-Manchester 10418-C I-93 widening) Fisk School, 14 Main Street, Salem, NH6:00 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Troy-Swanzey 13593, NH 12 at Flat Root Mill Road 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 (rescheduled from 3/5)
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2001
IMPACT OF WATER WITHDRAWALS INSTREAM FLOWS
(SB330, Chapter 242, Laws of 2000) Room 305-307, LOB2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Alton-Gilford 10606, Reconstruction of NH 11 beginning in the vicinity of Minge Brook in Alton and continuing north-west approx. 4.75 miles to Ellacoya State Park) Gilford Town Hall, Route 11 A, Gilford, NH
7:00 p.m. Combined Official/Informational
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2001
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL
(RSA 126-M:3) Room 207, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 207, LOB
9:00 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
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2001
LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Room 103, SH3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FISCAL NOTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:
SB 72, SB 73, SB 115
NOTICES
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001
The State Directors of the Vocational Education invite you to a coffee and "get to know you" on Thursday March 15, 2001 at 7:45 a.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church across for the State House.
Senator Jane E. O'Hearn
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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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SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2001
Manchester Democrats are hosting a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Sunday, March 25, 2001. It will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Ramada Inn at Amoskeag Falls, in Manchester, followed by the parade! All are welcome! Cost $20.00 per person. Senator Joseph Biden from Delaware will be the featured speaker .
Senator Lou D'Allesandro
Senator Daniel P. O'Neil
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VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE - MARCH
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. 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 |