September 22, 1999
No. 55
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
HEARINGS & MEETINGS
LAID ON THE TABLE
HB 294, relative to state aid to municipalities for closure of certain municipal incinerators.
HB 295, relative to alternative kindergarten programs in cooperative school districts.
HB 375, relative to substitutions for disqualified and deceased candidates.
HB 503-FN-L, relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.
HJR 1, requesting that the federal government prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or other federal agency from introducing wolf populations to the northeastern United States, especially New Hampshire.
SR 7, declaring that any deficit in the education trust fund be financed with new sources of revenue and not through reductions to appropriations in the state operating budget.
HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
EDUCATION
, Room 105-A, SH8:30 a.m. HB 577, relative to the power of a school district to expend catastrophic special education funds and relative to the exemption of certain unexpected catastrophic special education expenses from the provisions of the municipal budget law.
WORK SESSION TO FOLLOW ON ALL RE REFERRED BILLS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
, Room 101, LOB1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1999
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
, Room 102, LOB1:00 p.m. HB 615-FN-A, establishing a registry for brain and spinal cord injuries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999
WAYS AND MEANS
, Room 103, SH10:00 a.m. HB 542, repealing the legacies and succession tax.
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1999
DCYF FIELD PRACTICE STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 65, Chapter 29:2, 1999) Room 201-203, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting - Part II of the Department of Health and Human Services Testimony
FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE LOANS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 451, Chapter 233, 1999) Room 302, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NEGOTIATED RISK AGREEMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 307, Chapter 24, 1999) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 535, Chapter 92, 1999) Room 305, LOB
11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
JOINT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 13, Chapter 115, 1999) Room 103, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE US ROUTE 1 TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 42, Chapter 95, 1999) Room 104, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 214, Chapter 42, 1999) Room 302, LOB
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB8:30-5:00 Regular Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Library, 695 Main Street, Laconia8:00-10:00 GACIT Public Hearing
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT COMMITTEE (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB
9:00 a.m. Hearing & Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, 1634 Main Street, Conway
12:00-2:00 GACIT Public Hearing
NATURAL, CULTURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (SB 493, Chapter 161, 1998) Room 308, LOB
1:00-4:00 Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, 25 Main Street, Lancaster
400-6:00 GACIT Public Hearing
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Freedom Town Offices, Old Portland Road
6:30 p.m. GACIT Public Hearing
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, RR 1, Haverhill
7:30-9:30 GACIT Public Hearing
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE
(RSA 187-A:28) Plymouth State College9:00 a.m. Campus Tour & Regular Meeting
ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 727, Chapter 146, 1999) Room 103, SH
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY AT THE STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LEVEL STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 124, Chapter 319, 1999) Room 305, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY AT THE STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LEVEL STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 124, Chapter 319, 1999) Room 305, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Manchester Airport, Third Floor Conference Room
4:30 p.m. Task Force Meeting (Manchester Airport Access Road)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
TRUSTEE PROCESS STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 26, Chapter 151, 1999) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
DCYF FIELD PRACTICE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 65, Chapter 29:2, 1999) Room 306-308, LOB
10:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Senate Presidents Office, SH
11:30 a.m. Meeting
YOUTH TOBACCO USE PREVENTION STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 369, Chapter 258, 1999) Room 204, LOB
11:30-1:30 Regular Meeting
SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 357, Chapter 89, 1999) Room 204, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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PLEASE NOTE THE LICENSURE OF RADIOGRAPHERS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS DATE.AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 545, Chapter 235:2, 1999) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ISSUES REGARDING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR SELECTION AND SUPERVISION OF COURT APPOINTED GUARDIANS AS LITEM (SB 130, Chapter 130, 1999) Room 102, LOB
10:00 a.m. Worksession
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Night Meeting Room, Town Hall, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem
7:00 p.m. Public Officials Meeting (Park And Ride Facility Along Rockingham Boulevard)
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Public Library, 64 East Broadway, Derry
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
Friday, October 1, 1999
PET OVERPOPULATION
(RSA 437-A) Room 102, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1999
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PLEASE NOTE THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL WELFARE REFORM ON THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 12TH.NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH9:00-10:00 Investment Subcommittee Meeting
10:00-11:00 Regular Meeting
MERCURY SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 340, Chapter 71, 1999) Room 303, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
BRAIN & SPINAL CORD INJURY COUNCIL (RSA 137-K:2) Room 205, LOB
2:00-4:00 Regular Meeting
TUESDAY OCTOBER 5, 1999
CIVIL WAR SITES CONSTRUCT REPAIR STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 538, Chapter 129, 1999) Room 203, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS STATUES REVIEW STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 32, Chapter 244, 1999) Room 306, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ISSUES RELATING TO DRIVER TRAINING FUND STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 616, Chapter 297, 1999) Room 203, LOB
10:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION & EXPENDITURE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 689, Chapter 264, 1999) Room 308, LOB
11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 444, Chapter 143, 1999) Room 201, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MARINE PATROL SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 1605, Chapter 178, 1998) Room 203, LOB
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Woodbury School Library, Main Street, Salem
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1999
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
City Council Chambers, 58 Tremont Street, Claremont8:00-10:00 GACIT Public Hearing
IDENTIFY OR ESTABLISH THE DUTIES OF THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 180, Chapter 83, 1999) Room 101, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
IMPROVEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 180, Chapter 83, 1999) Room 104, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
MAINTENANCE OF VOTER CHECKLISTS STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 227, Chapter 23, 1999) Room 308, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
LICENSURE OF RADIOGRAPHERS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 60, Chapter 96:2, 1999) Room 102, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Alice Peck Day Hospital, 125 Mascoma Street, Lebanon
12:00-2:00 GACIT Public Hearing
NON GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 473, Chapter 205, 1999) Room 302, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 19, Chapter 38, 1999) Room 102, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
UPGRADE OF ROUTE 11 AND 140 STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 541, Chapter 145, 1999) Department of Transportation, Room 3, Concord
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
SEX OFFENDERS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRIALS, CONVICTIONS & SENTENCING ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 357, Chapter 89, 1999) Room 204, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL POLICIES REVIEW STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 530, Chapter 51, 1999) Room 205, LOB
3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Senior Center Railroad Square, Plymouth
4:00-6:00 GACIT Public Hearing
Thursday, October 7, 1999
ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 1129, Chapter 103, 1998) Room 208, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3) Room 205, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1999
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL
(RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3) New Hampshire Department of Revenue, 45 Chenell Drive, Concord
10:00 a.m. Meeting
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1999
THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL WELFARE REFORM ON THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 14, Chapter 94, 1999) Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 456, Chapter 144, 1999) Room 205, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
LAND USE MANAGEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 288, Chapter 23, 1999) Room 302, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
SEED STERILIZATION TECHNOLOGY STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 291, Chapter 282, 1999) Room 303, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 545, Chapter 235:2, 1999) Room 205, LOB
1:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNH Auditorium, 400 Commercial Street, Manchester
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
Wednesday, October 13, 1999
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
(RSA 14:30-a,I) Room 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Audit: State of New Hampshire Department of Regional Community Technical Colleges, Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, Audit Report for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 1999
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE (RSA 374-F) Room 304, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
LICENSURE OF RADIOGRAPHERS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 60, Chapter 96:2, 1999) Room 104, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Rochester City Hall, 31 Wakefield Road
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Swanzey Town Hall, 620 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey
7:00 p.m. Public Officials (NH 32)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1999
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PROTECTION OF WATERFRONT PROPERTIES STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 2, Chapter 225, 1999) Room 201, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1999
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 545, Chapter 235, 1999) Room 205, LOB1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Freedom Town Hall, Elm Street
7:30 p.m. Public Informational Meeting (Route 153 Over Ossipee River)
tuesday, OCTOBER 19, 1999
PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 727, Chapter 146, 1999) Room 103, SH1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NH DOT, Room 3, Hazen Drive, Concord
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1999
IDENTIFY OR ESTABLISH THE DUTIES OF THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 180, Chapter 83, 1999) Room 101, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission (RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
REQUIREMENTS FOR USAGE OF METHYL T-BUTYL ETHER STUDY COMMITTEE (HB 592, Chapter 55, 1999) Room 304, LOB
10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR VESSELS REGISTERED IN ANOTHER STATE TEMPORARILY USING WATERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 75, Chapter 97, 1999) Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Franklin City Hall, 316 Central Street, Franklin
7:30 p.m. Public Hearing (US Route 3)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1999
HEALTH CARE QUALITY STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 624, Chapter 114, 1999) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Hudson Memorial School Gymnasium, 1 Memorial Drive, Hudson
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (NH Route 102, From Highland Street to McDonald's)
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Town Hall, 288 Central Avenue, Dover
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999
AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 545, Chapter 235, 1999) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Keene
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999
IDENTIFY OR ESTABLISH THE DUTIES OF THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION STUDY COMMITTEE
(SB 180, Chapter 83, 1999) Room 101, LOB9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1999
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES STRUCTURE STUDY COMMITTEE
(HB 650, Chapter 237, 1999) Room 201, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Technical School, 546 Amherst Street, Nashua
7:00-9:00 GACIT Public Hearing
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1999
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission
(RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB10:00 am. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1999
ADEQUATE EDUCATION & EDUCATION FINANCE Commission
(RSA 198:49) Room 210-211, LOB10:00 am. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1999
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Room 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Meeting
Senate Rules Committee Proposal -- 1999-2000 Session
Tuesday, September 7, 1999 first day for draft request
Friday, October 15, 1999 last day for draft request with all information except for new bills resulting from study committees.
Monday, November 22, 1999 SIGN OFF
December finalizing bill drafting--OLS
prepare for printing, printing and committee scheduling--Senate
Wednesday, January 5, 2000 first session day of year 2000
Introduction of legislation Calendar with all public hearings scheduled
Tuesday, January 11, 2000 first hearings
Thursday, January 27, 2000 Session Day
Action on Re-referred bills and new legislation
Thursday, Feb. 3, 10, & 17, 2000 Session Days
Monday, February 28-March 6, 2000 Vacation Week
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Monday, November 1, 1999 Study Committee reports filed.
All committee work on re-referred bills should be completed.
Legislation with late introduction should have had a hearing.
**NOTE**
Legislation that was late crossing over from the house in the 1999 session, should be dealt with before the January 5, 2000 convening session. Therefore, the Senate will have session days in the fall to keep them within the 1999 session parameter.
VISITORS' CENTER SCHEDULE -SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Once again another season of student visits is upon us.
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 September & October 1999. 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. Please contact the Visitors' Center for further information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.
Kenneth Leidner, Director
DATE TIME GROUP CLASS/Size
Sept 24 2:00 Horton Homeschool/Peterborough 1-9/15
Sept 28 10:00 New Durham School 4/28
Sept 29 11:00 Holy Trinity/Laconia 4/32
Sept 30 9:30 & 11:00 Parkside Middle School/Manchester 8/86
Oct 1 9:30 Alton Central School 4/46
Oct 5 10:00 Cornerstone Christian/Ossipee 4/11
Oct 5 11:00 Deerfield Community School 4/21
Oct 6 9:30 Victory Baptist School/Londonderry 4/10
Oct 6 11:00 Manchester West HS/German Students HS/24
Oct 7 9:30 & 11:00 Wilkins Elem/Amherst 4/70
Oct 8 9:30 & 11:00 Wilkins Elem/Amherst 4/70
Oct 12 9:30 & 11:00 Wilton/Lyndeboro Coop School 4/68
Oct 13 9:30 & 11:00 Wilkins Elem/Amherst 4/70
Oct 14 11:00 & 12:30 Windham Center School 4/100
Oct 15 11:00 & 12:30 Windham Center School 4/100
Oct 18 9:30 & 11:00 Brookline Elem 4/84
Oct 19 10:00 Centerwoods Elem/Weare 4/50
Oct 20 10:00 Centerwoods Elem/Weare 4/50
Oct 20 2:00 US Express Tours 45/ adults
Oct 20 3:30 REACH/Birch Hill School/Nashua 30 stu
Oct 21 10:00 Centerwoods Elem/Weare 4/50
Oct 22 11:00 & 12:30 Elm Street School/Laconia 4/65
Oct 25 11:00 & 12:30 Southwick School/Northfield 3&4/63
Oct 26 9:30 & 11:00 Memorial Drive Elem/Farmington 4/75
Oct 27 9:30 & 11:00 Memorial Drive Elem/Farmington 4/75
Oct 28 11:00 & 12:30 Charlestown Primary 4/60
Oct 29 9:30 & 11:00 South Meadow School/Peterborough 8/50