October 17, 2002
No. 52
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
MEETINGS, NOTICES
LAID ON THE TABLE
SB 29,
relative to amending warrant articles by political subdivisions that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.SB 87, relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
SB 105, relative to instream flow plan requirements.
SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.
SB 173-FN-A, creating a business profits tax credit for certain donations made for science and technology equipment and facilities to the university system of New Hampshire or any of its component institutions.
SB 325, establishing a committee to study the use of state vehicles.
SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.
SB 382, relative to display of flags on condominium units.
SB 401-FN-A, relative to long-term care funding and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 407-FN, requiring restroom facilities in certain state buildings.
SB 421-FN-A, authorizing the Berlin campus of the New Hampshire regional community-technical college system to upgrade and modernize its equipment and programs and authorizing manufacturing technology training in the town of Littleton, and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 428, changing the name of the joint committee on legislative facilities and codifying the powers and duties of the committee.
HB 157, (New Title) clarifying the immunity from liability of persons providing emergency care.
HB 193, establishing a committee to study state payments for court-ordered placements of special education pupils.
HB 325-FN, relative to certain acts of sexual assault.
HB 466, relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.
HB 586, excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.
HB 679, establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
HB 686, relative to the scope of discovery in abuse and neglect cases.
HB 722, (New Title) relative to town, village district, and school district elections.
HB 748-FN-A-L, (2nd New Title) revising the definition of an adequate education and revising the weighted pupil formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.
HB 1221, relative to coordinating certain town and school district meetings.
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2002
EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS
(HB 424, Chapter 121:1, Laws of 2002) Room 212, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2002
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS STUDY
(SB 187, Chapter 68:1, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 14THPERINATAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE
(RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE (RSA 151-C:16) Room 206, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1) Room 102, LOB
12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A TIME CHANGEINDOOR AIR QUALITY AND FIRE SAFETY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(HB 329, Chapter 173:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (HB 1390, Chapter 114:2, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Jackson 13735, Rehab of Covered Bridge Honeymoon Bridge NH Route 16A) Town Office Bldg. Route 16A, Jackson, NH
4:00 p.m. Combined Public Informational/Officials Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Allenstown-Pembroke 12361, US 3 "Double -Decker" Bridge Replacement over Suncook River) Allenstown Town Hall, 16 School Street, Allenstown, NH
7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting
TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2002
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD
(RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
FORMATION OF REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE CONSTRUCTION GRANT MONEY UNDER RSA 486-A (SB 437, Chapter 141:7, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
WAYS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT INFANT DEAFNESS PROGRAM (HB 1337, Chapter 22:2, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A ROOM CHANGEVETERANS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE STATUS
(HB 397, Chapter 27:1, Laws of 2001) Room 308, LOB11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
IMPACT ON REVENUE FLOWS TO MUNICIPALITIES FROM LANDS BOUGHT BY FEDERAL, STATE AND PUBLIC AGENCIES FORM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES (HB 1247, Chapter 60:1, Laws of 2002) Room 305, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2) Room 100, SH
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Salem-Manchester 10418-C, I-93 Widening) Chester Town Hall Chester, NH
7:00 p.m. Secondary Growth Discussion w/Town Officials and Public
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2002
DISTRIBUTION FROM SPECIAL RAILROAD FUND TO MUNICIPALITIES ALONG RIGHT-OF-WAY
(HB 2000, Chapter 259:4, Laws of 2002) Room 201, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CHOICE INITIATIVES (HB 1281, Chapter 203:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH REVENUE FOR INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN NH (HB 1180, Chapter 190:1, Laws of 2002) Room 203, LOB
10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SB 21, Chapter 262:2, Laws of 2001) Extended by SB 411, Chapter 50:1, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCESS AT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (SB 326, Chapter 199:1, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Department of Health & Human Services, State Office Park South, Brown Building, Room 232
2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1420, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 305-307, LOB
3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2002
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT STUDY
(HB 2000, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting to hear presentations on design-build
DEFINITION OF DOMICILE FOR VOTING PURPOSES (HB 137, Chapter 15:1, Laws of 2002) Room 303, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PERMIT SYSTEM FOR VESSELS REGISTERED IN ANOTHER STATE USING WATERS OF NH (SB 328, Chapter 23:1, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
REGULATION AND PROCEDURES FOR LAKE LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS AND ORDERS UNDER RSA 482:79 (HB 1111, Chapter 185:1, Laws of 2002) Room 305, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128) NH Employment Security, 32 S Main St. Concord
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000, Extended by SB 37, Chapter 51, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 8THWORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOBCancelled Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 28THCOMMISSION OF EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
(HB 1283, Chapter 43:1, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOBCancelled Regular Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2002
COMMISSION ON DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE PROTOCOL FOR INTERVIEWING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES
(HB 475, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2001) Room 204, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A LOCATION CHANGENH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2) NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation Office, 4 Barrell Court, Cambridge Woods, Concord, NH9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ADJUDICATION OF DIVORCES (HB 1236, Chapter 193:1, Laws of 2002) Room 208, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
SOURCES THAT BURN VIRGIN PETROLEUM OR COAL TO COMPLY WITH AIR TOXIC CONTROL ACT (RSA 125-I), STUDY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS (SB 93, Chapter 88:1, Laws of 2001) Room 102, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 25THCOMMISSION OF EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
(HB 1283, Chapter 43:1, Laws of 2000) Department of Education State Board Room11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MARRIAGE EDUCATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB
11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE STATUS OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1151, Chapter 188:2, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD
(RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
ELIGIBILITY OF STATE EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS WHILE IN SERVICE (HB 1469, Chapter 137:1, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (RSA 273-A:9,V) Room 100, SH
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A ROOM CHANGESEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL SELECTION COMMITTEE
(HB 1471 Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2002) Room 308, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
BUSINESS LOGO SIGNING ON MAINLINE LIMITED ACCESS AND DIVIDED HIGHWAYS (SB 134, Chapter 153:1, Laws of 2001 Extended by SB 414, Chapter 164, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Tilton 12635, East Main Street (US 3/NH 11) Construct sidewalk along north side from Agway to Grant Street. Reconstruct US 3/NH 11 with 4' shoulders both sides) Southwick School Gym, 50 Zion Hill Road, Northfield, NH
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Commission
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Alton 12894, Repaving NH Route 28) Alton Town Hall, 1 Monument Square, Alton, NH
7:00 p.m. Combined Public Officials/Informational Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2002
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLEDNEWBURYPORT MA TO KITTERY ME EASTERN LINE RAIL SERVICE TASK FORCE
(HB 1378, Chapter 45:1, Laws of 2000) Room 203, LOBCancelled Regular Meeting
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (SB 313, Chapter 122:2, Laws of 2000) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE JUDICIARY (HB 560, Chapter 177:1, Laws of 2002) Room 209, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON RE-ESTABLISHING THE LAWRENCE, MA TO MANCHESTER NH AND THE CONCORD TO LEBANON RAIL SERVICE (HB 258, Chapter 271:1, Laws of 2001) Room 203, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SB 21, Chapter 262:2, Laws of 2001) Extended by SB 411, Chapter 50:1, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2002
REGULATION AND PROCEDURES FOR LAKE LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS AND ORDERS UNDER RSA 482:79
(HB 1111, Chapter 185:1, Laws of 2002) Room 305, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000, Extended by SB 37, Chapter 51, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2002
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT
(RSA 12-J:1) Rooms 206-208, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 206, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2002
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT STUDY
(HB 2000, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting to hear presentations on design-build
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE Room 201, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS WHO ARE NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS (HB 1131, Chapter 37:2, Laws of 2002) Room 303, LOB
1:00 p.m. Review of Final Report
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2002
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 25THWORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(RSA 171-A:1-b) Rooms 205-207, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1478, Chapter 258:23, Laws of 2002) Rooms 205-207, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002
NH CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION
(RSA 21-K:18) Room 203, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1218, Chapter 281:9,IV(b), Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW (HB 447, Chapter 250:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB
3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2002
ARCHITECTURALLY SECURE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR JUVENILES, NEED AND LOCATION
(SB 55, Chapter 97:2, Laws of 2001 Extended by SB 411, Chapter 50:2, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE (RSA 17-M:1) Room 201, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2002
TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(RSA 126-K:19) Department of Health & Human Services, State Office Park South, Brown Building, Room 2322:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2002
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2002
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING
(RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearing
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD
(RSA 21-J:14-a) Rooms 301-303, LOB10:00 a.m. Administration Rules Hearing
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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FISCAL NOTES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:
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NOTICES
The bound volumes of the 2001 Session Laws are now available on a first come, first served basis in the Office of Legislative Services Room 109, for those members who are interested.
Senator John S. Barnes Jr.
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BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS:
TANF + EDUCATION = GOOD BUSINESS
Join business leaders, elected officials, educators, community members and friends for a muffin and cup of coffee and learn how:
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Connections between Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the CommunityTechnical Colleges mean success at work
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Employers benefit with tax incentives, training funds and much more when they partner withthe Community Technical Colleges and Health & Human Services
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Education and life-long learning benefit families, employers, our economy and communities.·
True cost of higher education is within reach of all NH citizensPick from three convenient community locations across the state - all sessions from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
October 9 - Littleton Learning Center (a satellite of the NHCTC Berlin/Laconia)
October 16 - Manchester - NH Community Technical College, Front St.
October 23 - Portsmouth - NHCTC's Emerging Technologies Center at the Pease International Tradeport, Corporate Ave.
Driving Directions: visit
www.nhctcs.tec.nh.us - click on colleges: Berlin/Laconia and Manchester/Stratham/PeasePlease RSVP to the NH Community Technical College System - (603) 271-2722
RSVP deadlines October 4th (Littleton), October 11th (Manchester), October 18th (Portsmouth),
Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2002
STATE HOUSE COMPLEX
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Sponsored by
The Concord Visiting Nurse Association
At 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Room 102, LOB
Adult family members are welcome. Children should receive the vaccine from their own healthcare provider if warranted.
The cost is $15.00 a person. It IS covered by Medicare/Medicaid (please bring your identification card) but it is NOT covered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
For more information about the flu vaccine clinic please contact Barbara Leahy in Health Services, 271-2757, Room 30, SH
Senator Arthur P. Klemm, JR.
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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - OCTOBER
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 in
October 2002. These listings will ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Our schedule is 95 % filled for the remainder of the 2002-03 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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Oct. 18 |
9:30 |
Crossroads Academy |
4/18 |
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Oct .18 |
10:30 & 12:30 |
Epping Elementary School |
4/80 |
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Oct .21 |
9:30 |
Calvary Christian School – Derry |
4/34 |
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Oct. 21 |
10:30 & 12:00 |
Wilkins Elem School – Amherst |
4/50 |
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Oct. 22 |
9:45 & 1:15 |
MV High School – Penacook |
HS/48 |
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Oct. 22 |
10:30 & 12:00 |
Wilkins Elem School – Amherst |
4/50 |
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Oct. 23 |
10:30 & 12:00 |
Wilkins Elem School – Amherst |
4/50 |
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Oct. 23 |
1:30 |
Pittsburg High School |
HS/22 |
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Oct. 24 |
10:00 |
Cornerstone Christian School-Ossipee |
4/5 |
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Oct. 24 |
9:00 |
St. John’s School – Concord |
4/27 |
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Oct. 24 |
12:00 |
Wilkins Elem School – Amherst |
4/25 |
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Oct. 25 |
9:00 & 10:15 |
Beaver Meadow School – Concord |
4/75 |
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Oct. 25 |
12:00 |
Bessie Rowell School – Franklin |
4/50 |
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Oct. 28 |
9:45 & 11:00 |
Memorial Elem School – Newton |
4/60 |
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Oct. 28 |
12:30 |
Sandwich Central School |
4/14 |
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Oct. 29 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Richard Maghakan Elementary – Brookline |
4/90 |
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Oct. 30 |
10:30 |
Windham Center School |
4/50 |
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Oct. 30 |
12:00 |
Gilsum Elementary School |
3&4/ 26 |
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Oct. 30 |
9:30 |
Park House School of Newbury, England – Berlin HS Exchange |
HS/50 |
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Oct. 31 |
11:00 |
Windham Center School |
4/50 |