February 4, 2002
No. 9
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES
THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002 AT 10:15 A.M.
LAID ON THE TABLE
CACR 5,
(New Title) relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that supreme court may adopt rules that have the force and effect of law, and that the general court may regulate these matters by statute and may accept or reject any rule adopted by the supreme court, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall supersede the rule.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 112, relative to voter registration forms.
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 187-FN, requiring the state to pay for an independent appraiser in eminent domain proceedings.
SB 198-FN-A, expanding the authority of the sweepstakes commission to establish a 2-year pilot program for video lottery games at state liquor stores, and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.
SB 336, relative to political contributions.
SB 340, relative to alterations to party registration.
SB 382, relative to display of flags on condominium units.
SB 391-FN, relative to appeals from the compensation appeals board.
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 226, relative to instructions to voters for straight-ticket voting.
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 679, establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
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.
HEARINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
, Room 103, LOB2:45 p.m. SB 324, urging a study of the operating efficiency of state government.
3:15 p.m. SB 325, establishing a committee to study the use of state vehicles.
3:45 p.m. SB 380, establishing a committee to study the space needs of the division of safety services within the department of safety.
4:15 p.m. CACR 34, relating to the number of members of the senate and senatorial districts. Providing that the senate shall consist of 2 members elected from each district and that senate districts shall conform to county boundaries and certain town boundaries.
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PLEASE NOTE SB 402-FN-A, WAS POSTPONED ON JANUARY 29THPUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
, Room 101, LOB1:00 p.m. SB 400, establishing a committee to study issues concerning the Poison Information and Control Center.
1:20 p.m. SB 393, relative to expiration of contact lens and corrective lens prescriptions.
1:40 p.m. SB 402-FN-A, establishing a committee to study long-term care funding and making an appropriation therefor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE HEARINGS AS TIME PERMITS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. HB 162-FN-L, (New Title) ratifying the school board meetings and elections for Mascoma Valley Regional and Bartlett School Districts.
1:15 p.m. HB 298-FN-L, (New Title) relative to charter schools and establishing a charter school revolving fund.
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PLEASE NOTE SB 410, WILL MEET AND RECESS ON THIS DAY AND WILL RECONVENE ON FEBRUARY 13THENVIRONMENT
, Room 104, LOB8:30 - 10:30 a.m. SB 410, relative to large groundwater withdrawals.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION MAY FOLLOW
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PLEASE NOTE SB 378, WAS RECESSED ON JANUARY 16TH·
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE SOME TIME CHANGES·
PLEASE NOTE SB 389 WAS RECESSED ON JANUARY 30TH ALSO HB 560-FN-A, AND HB 462-FN, HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THEY WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATEEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION
, Room 104, LOB1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
SB 305, establishing a committee to study methods for improving communication tower aesthetics.
SB 361-FN, relative to computerized telephone emergency warning systems.
SB 316, establishing a committee to study the fiscal relationship between the Pease development authority and the state and its political subdivisions.
SB 320, establishing a study committee to review independent living retirement communities.
SB 364, relative to the membership of the board of manufactured housing.
SB 366, relative to biennial reports of the public utilities commission.
SB 311-FN, establishing a no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry.
SB 334, relative to grounds for refusal or denial of hotel accommodations.
SB 345, making the misrepresentation of the geographic location of a business a violation of the consumer protection act.
SB 371-FN, relative to the regulation of manufactured housing parks.
2:00 p.m. SB 378, relative to the regulation of landscape architects.
2:30 p.m. SB 407-FN, requiring restroom facilities in certain state buildings.
3:00 p.m. SB 412, relative to the licensure of dietitians.
3:30 p.m. SB 389, establishing levels of licensure of alcohol and drug counselors.
Cancelled. HB 560-FN-A, establishing a contributory judicial retirement plan.
Cancelled HB 462-FN, requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to develop an orientation manual for new members.
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PLEASE NOTE SB 365, WAS RECESSED ON JANUARY 30TH·
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE TIME CHANGESINSURANCE
, Room 101, LOB9:00 a.m. SB 342, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities.
9:15 a.m. HB 668, (New Title) relative to genetic testing.
9:30 a.m. SB 365, relative to the administration of the insurance laws.
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PLEASE NOTE SB 376, HAS A TIME CHANGEJUDICIARY
, Room 102, LOB10:15 a.m. SB 313, relative to penalties for misrepresenting age for the purpose of procuring liquor or beverage.
10:30 a.m. SB 368, granting probate courts the power to issue attachments and levies of execution.
10:45 a.m. SB 369, relative to compensation of guardians and conservators for administrative expenses.
11:15 a.m. SB 408, governing records management of abuse or neglect reports.
11:30 a.m. SB 409, relative to the length of time reports of child abuse and neglect are maintained in the state's central registry.
1:30 p.m. SB 376, requiring a mental health records check prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002
BANKS,
Room 103, LOB10:15 a.m. SB 392, establishing a committee to study certification of mortgage loan originators.
10:30 a.m. SB 404, changing certain limitations on investment management fees and investments by banks acting as fiduciaries.
ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 102, LOB
1:00 p.m. SB 394, relative to the duties of the advisory committee on international trade.
1:15 p.m. HB 681, (New Title) relative to billing by local exchange carriers, electric distribution companies, and gas distribution companies.
1:30 p.m. HB 718-FN, (New Title) relative to renewable-energy-source electricity generation and transition service.
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PLEASE NOTE HB 587-FN-A, HAS A TIME CHANGEINTERNAL AFFAIRS
, Room 103, LOB2:45 p.m. SB 411, extending the reporting dates of certain study committees.
3:15 p.m. HB 587-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a commission on the status of men.
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PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE ON SB 397, HB 712 AND HB 498 ALSO SB 363, WAS RECESSED ON JANUARY 22NDPUBLIC AFFAIRS
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. SB 363, establishing a committee to study economic distortions associated with property taxation.
1:30 p.m. SB 397, prohibiting smoking in restaurants in New Hampshire.
2:00 p.m. HB 712-FN, relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts.
2:30 p.m. HB 498, relative to the standards for records filed with a registry of deeds.
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PLEASE NOTE HB 658-FN-A, HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 19TH·
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ON SB 386PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
, Room 101, LOBCancelled HB 658-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the homeless prevention fund.
1:00 p.m. SB 386, establishing a committee to study a registry for automatic external defibrillators.
1:20 p.m. SB 413, establishing a committee to study background checks for nursing home employees.
TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB
8:30 a.m. SB 414, relative to the committee allowing the use of business logo signing on the mainline of limited access and divided highways.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 315-FN, relative to requiring safety and education training for persons registering snow traveling vehicles.
SB 403, relative to special motorcycle number plates for veterans who were awarded the purple heart medal.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002
ENVIRONMENT
, Room 104, LOB8:30 a.m. SB 410, relative to large groundwater withdrawals.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION MAY FOLLOW
JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB
10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ALL PENDING LEGISLATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002
FINANCE
, Room 103, SH10:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH
1:00 p.m. HB 137, establishing a committee to study the definition of domicile for voting purposes.
1:30 p.m. HB 266, establishing a committee to study recodificiation of the election laws.
2:00 p.m. HB 424, establishing a committee to study the exemption from property taxes for not-for-profit hospitals.
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PLEASE NOTE HB 658-FN-A, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 12THPUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
, Room 101, LOB1:00 p.m. HB 658-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the homeless prevention fund.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. HB 650-FN, relative to master plans.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
, Room 105-A, SH1:00 p.m. HB 617, (New Title) relative to additional exceptions to junk yard regulation.
1:30 p.m. HB 392, (New Title) relative to a property tax exemption for property of agricultural fairs.
2:00 p.m. HB 701, (New Title) relative to municipal limitation of renewable energy systems.
MEETINGS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD
(RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION (RSA 21-K:18), Room 203, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Grantham 12880, Route 114/Stocker Brook) Grantham Town Hall, Main Street on Route 10 Grantham, NH
7:00 p.m. Combine Public Officials/Information Meeting
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Lebanon 13185A Reconstruct NH 4A, beginning at US 4 southeast 1.1 miles to Enfield T/L) Hanover Street School, 193 Hanover Street Lebanon, NH7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Commission
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002
211 COMMISSION (
HB 707, Chapter 258:1, Laws of 2001) Room 304, LOB3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2002
PRIVACY TASK FORCE
(HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WELLNESS & PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Families First, 101 Campus Dr. Portsmouth, NH
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
LONG-TERM CARE RATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 151-E:6-a) Room 206, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002
PERINATAL 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 203, LOB
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
GUARDIANS AD LITEM BOARD (SB 448, Chapter 321, Laws of 2000) Room 102, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES
(RSA 17-E:2) Room 105-A, SH11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Boston-Montreal High Speed Rail Feasibility Study) J.O. Morton Bldg., 1 Hazen Drive, Concord NH
6:00 p.m. Open House
6:30 p.m. Public Informational Meeting
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Berlin 12958-A, Replacement of the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad Bridge over Green St. (NH 110). Rehab of Green Street from Pleasant Street intersection to the First Avenue Intersection) Berlin City Hall Auditorium, 168 Main Street Berlin, NH
7:00 p.m. Public Informational Meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Plaistow-Kingston 10044-B Transportation improvements for the NH Route 125 Corridor in Plaistow and Kingston) Plaistow Town Hall, 145 Main Street, Plaistow, NH6:30 p.m. Advisory Task Force Meeting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002
NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(RSA 227-M:4) Community Development Finance Authority, 14 Dixon Ave, Concord, NH8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1182, Chapter 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL (RSA 326-B:12) NH Board of Nursing, Room17, 78 Regional Dr., Bldg. 2, Concord, NH
6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2002
PRIVACY TASK FORCE
(HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002
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 101, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH9:00 a.m. Investment Committee
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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FISCAL NOTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:
SB 102, SB 133, SB 161, SB 312, SB 327, SB 390
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NOTICES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002
Members of the Senate are invited to an informal luncheon reception to learn about New Hampshire's forest industry and its environmental and economic importance to our State on Wednesday, February 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the New Hampshire Historical Society's Tuck Library. This event is sponsored by the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association and the New Hampshire Sustainable Forestry Initiative's State Implementation Committee.
Senator Ned Gordon
Senator Clifton C. Below
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002
"The American Heart Association invites members of the General Court to a legislative luncheon in recognition of Heart Month to be held on Tuesday, February 12th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at St. Paul's Church, adjacent to the State House on Park Street."
Senator Ned Gordon
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002
Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the New Hampshire Legislature to a reception at their corporate offices at One Delta Drive in Concord on Thursday, February 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in recognition of Children's Dental Health Month.
Senator Sylvia B. Larsen
Senator Harold W. Burns
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002
The University of New Hampshire Alumni and Parents Association invites members of the General Court to the annual UNH Legislative Breakfast to be held Thursday, February 21, 2002, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire Historical Society.
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler
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SENATE DEADLINES 2002 SESSION
JANUARY 2, 2002 CONVENING DAY
INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILLS
(Calendar with all hearing published)
FEBRUARY 21, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON SENATE BILLS
FEBRUARY 24, 2002 - MARCH 5, 2002 VACATION WEEK
APRIL 18, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON ALL BILLS FROM OTHER BODY
APRIL 25, 2002 LAST DAY TO FORM COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCES
MAY 2, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORTS
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 in February 2002. 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 |
Grade/Size |
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Feb. 4 |
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 |
Rochester Middle School |
8/90 |
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Feb. 5 |
9:00 |
Pembroke Hill School |
4/21 |
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Feb. 5 |
10:00 |
Hills Garrison School – Hudson |
4/45 |
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Feb. 6 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Barnstead Elementary |
4/60 |
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Feb. 6 |
3:00 |
Girl Scout Troop 121 – New London |
3&4/15 |
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Feb. 7 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Bristol Elementary |
4/66 |
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Feb. 8 |
9:00 |
St. John’s School – Concord |
4/30 |
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Feb. 8 |
10:00, 11:00 & 12:00 |
Newmarket Elementary School |
4/100 |
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Feb. 11 |
9:30, 11:00 & 12:30 |
Jaffrey Grade School |
4/60 |
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Feb. 12 |
9:30 |
St. Patrick’s School – Pelham |
4 & 5/49 |
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Feb. 12 |
11:00 |
Lisbon Elementary School |
4/32 |
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Feb. 13 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Garrison School – Dover |
4/60 |
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Feb. 14 |
9:00 |
Pembroke Hill School |
4/25 |
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Feb. 14 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Garrison School – Dover |
4/60 |
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Feb. 15 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Interlakes Elementary – Meredith |
4/80 |
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Feb. 18 |
9:45 & 11:15 |
Merrimack Valley High School – Penacook |
HS/50 |
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Feb. 19 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Parker Varney Elementary – Manchester |
4/50 |
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Feb. 20 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Parker Varney Elementary – Manchester |
4/50 |
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Feb. 21 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro |
4/55 |
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Feb. 21 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro |
4/55 |
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Feb. 26 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Paul School – Sanbornville |
4/65 |
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Feb. 26 |
1:00 |
Calvary Bible Church Girl’s Awana – Derry |
3-6/30 |
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Feb. 27 |
11:00 & 12:30 |
K.A. Brett School – Tamworth |
3 & 4/60 |
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Feb. 28 |
10:00 |
NHEOA – Youth Leadership |
50 |
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Feb. 28 |
12:30 |
Haverhill Cooperative Middle School |
4/50 |