December 13, 2007
No. 47
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
WEB SITE ADDRESS:
www.gencourt.state.nh.us
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
THE SENATE IS ADJOURNED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR
LAID ON THE TABLE
CACR 19, relating to funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall define standards for education, determine the level of state funding thereof, establish standards of accountability, and allocate state funds in a manner that mitigates disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, provided that every school district receives a reasonable share of the state funds on a per pupil basis. 6/14/07, pending motion No Recommendation, Judiciary, SJ 23, pg. 684
SB 89, authorizing the Holden School of Nursing to confer degrees. 2/22/07, pending motion ITL, Education, SJ 6, pg. 80
SB 96, extending the veterans' property tax credit to all honorably discharged veterans. 3/15/07, pending motion ITL, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 8, pg. 112-113
SB 110, relative to the ban on the sale and use of lead fishing jigs. 2/8/07, pending motion ITL, Wildlife, Fish and Game, SJ 3, pg. 39
SB 112, relative to recommendations of marital masters. 4/12/07, pending motion Ordering to Third Reading, Judiciary, SJ 12, pg. 288
SB 120, establishing a commission to study the removal of thimerosal from vaccines. 3/29/07, pending motion ITL, Health and Human Services, SJ 10, pg. 201
SB 151, relative to drug nuisance abatement. 4/5/07, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 11, pg. 249
SB 181-FN-A-L, adding a fee to motor vehicle fines for use by municipalities. 3/22/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (0528s), Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 9, pg. 175
SB 203, relative to the use of the English language in writs and other court documents. 4/5/07, pending motion OTP, Judiciary, SJ 11, pg. 250
SB 218, relative to notice of sale requirements for manufactured housing parks. 4/5/07, pending motion ITL, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 11, pg. 218
SB 225-FN-A-L, relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building casinos in Berlin and Portsmouth, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes. 3/22/07, pending motion ITL, Ways and Means, SJ 9, pg. 177
SB 227-FN, authorizing land and community heritage investment program donations accompanying motor vehicle registrations. 4/5/07, pending motion OTP, Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, SJ 11, pg. 247
SB 249-FN, establishing a new position and relative to the realignment of functions in the department of corrections. 3/22/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (0734s), Executive Departments and Administration, SJ 9, pg. 153
SCR 1, declaring a state of emergency in the town of Dorchester during the March 2006 floods. 2/15/07, pending motion OTP, Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 4, pg. 61
HB 51, permitting adoption by 2 unmarried adults in a familial relationship. 6/7/07, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 21, pg. 648
HB 88, establishing a committee to study single payer health care. 4/26/07, pending motion OTP, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 14, pg. 320
HB 146, relative to nicknames on ballots. 4/18/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (1164s), Election Law and Internal Affairs, SJ 13, pg. 312
HB 203, relative to protections for temporary workers. 6/6/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (1953s), Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 20, pg. 485
HB 239-FN-A, appropriating funds to the barn preservation fund matching grants program. 5/24/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (1665s), Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SJ 18, pg. 412
HB 244, (New Title) repealing a certain provision of law regarding advance directives and mentally incompetent or developmentally disabled persons. 5/10/07, pending motion ITL, Judiciary, SJ 16, pg. 362
HB 263-FN, relative to health insurance riders. 5/24/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (1655s), Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, SJ 18, pg. 401
HB 504-FN, relative to registration requirements for certain criminal offenders under age 21. 5/24/07, pending motion No Recommendation, Judiciary, SJ 18, pg. 432
HB 513, establishing a housing commission. 5/3/07, pending motion Committee Amendment (1324s), Public and Municipal Affairs, SJ 15, pg. 332
HB 523, (New Title) relative to lobbyist registration and statements, and regulation of volunteer public service. 5/17/07, pending motion Floor Amendment (1664s), Election Law and Internal Affairs, SJ 17, pg. 374
HB 638-FN, relative to lease agreements entered into by the department of transportation. 4/26/07, pending motion Ought to Pass with Amendment, Finance, SJ 14, pg. 325
HB 749, changing the position of forensic toxicologist within the department of safety from an unclassified to a classified position. 5/24/07, pending motion OTP, Finance, SJ 18, pg. 423
2007 BILLS RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
HB 232, (New Title) relative to retaliatory rent increases and mediation of manufactured housing park disputes.
HB 254, relative to mandatory employer meetings about political and religious beliefs, including beliefs about joining a union.
HB 281, relative to the cancellation of buying club memberships.
EDUCATION
HB 304, relative to the criteria under which guardianship over a minor is granted.
ELECTION LAW AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS
HB 367, relative to incompatible offices.
HB 715, (New Title) establishing a committee to study the state heritage collections committee and the joint legislative historical committee.
HCR 6, urging Congress to prevent the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement superhighway system.
HCR 8, urging Congress to rename the Veterans Administration Hospital the Styles Bridges Veterans Administration Hospital.
SB 248, relative to ethical standards for volunteers in the executive branch.
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HB 392, relative to the use of property held by the state of New Hampshire under an easement specifying low impact recreational use only.
HB 460, relative to conservation restrictions to protect public water supplies.
SB 158, relative to review of activities affecting surface waters.
SB 174-FN-A-L, establishing the northern counties development authority and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 177, relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission.
SB 196, establishing the position of director of climate change in the office of energy and planning.
SB 259, establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
SB 142, relative to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons by the real estate commission.
SB 205-FN, eliminating an exception to state reimbursement for drug testing for racing dogs and horses.
SB 210-FN, relative to transferring regulation of fuel gas fitters to the board of licensing and regulation of plumbers, and making certain changes to the regulation of plumbers.
SB 212-FN, relative to the regulation of home inspectors.
FINANCE
SB 79-FN-A, relative to court security and court security officers.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HB 867-FN-L, relative to parent liability for court-ordered services in juvenile proceedings.
SB 114-FN, relative to licensed acute care hospitals.
SB 156, relative to public health regions and regional public health councils.
SB 163-FN, relative to housing assistance for families in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
JUDICIARY
CACR 20, relating to funding of public education. Providing that the local political subdivision shall provide public education and determine curriculum and the amount of funding thereof, and the legislature shall have the authority to make reasonable determinations as to public education, provide supplemental funding, and determine the amount and allocation of such state funds.
HB 463, relative to the awarding parental rights and responsibilities to a stepparent or grandparent.
HB 539-FN, relative to manslaughter.
SB 90-FN, relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
SB 121, relative to preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation.
SB 165-FN, relative to informing physicians of results of the screening panels for medical injury claims.
SB 240-FN, establishing contractual cohabitation and extending certain rights to parties to a contractual cohabitation.
SB 250-FN, relative to damages awarded to a prisoner resulting from prison conditions litigation.
SB 264, relative to filing liens on personal and real property to recover uncollected small claims judgments.
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HB 63, (New Title) relative to conflicts of interest involving county officers and employees.
HB 115, relative to the procedure for counties to apply for, accept, and expend federal, state, or other grants.
HB 379, relative to the adoption, revision, and amendment of municipal charters.
HB 380, relative to the forms of government under town charters.
HB 456, (New Title) limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.
HB 692, (New Title) allowing certain municipalities in economically depressed counties to adopt a property tax exemption for industrial construction.
SB 48, relative to removal of appointed highway agents from office.
SB 49, relative to the authority of highway agents.
SB 62-FN, relative to penalties for violations of the state building code.
SB 190, establishing a committee to study municipal regulation of private motor sports clubs.
SB 199, relative to the assessment of property subject to a housing subsidy restriction.
SB 257-FN, relative to penalties for life safety code violations under municipal housing standards.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERSTATE COOPERATION
HB 754-FN, repealing the law relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
SB 103-FN-L, relative to the limited betterment assessments on Class VI and private roads.
SB 211-FN-A, establishing a veterans' programs number plate trust fund and a special veterans' programs license plate, to support state veterans' programs.
WAYS AND MEANS
HB 351, clarifying that the definition of "overseas business organization" includes all foreign incorporated business organizations and all 80/20 business organizations, and redefining "business activity" for purposes of the business profits tax.
MEETINGS
friday, december 14, 2007
COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (HB 876, Chapter 355:1, Laws of 2007)
8:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILD HOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 396, Chapter 171:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Bureau of Developmental Services Regular Meeting
105 Pleasant St., Main Bldg.
Concord, NH
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51)
10:00 a.m. Division of Homeland Security & Special Meeting with a Forum of
Emergency Management First Responders
110 Smokey Bear Blvd.
Concord, NH
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COSTING AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-d)
1:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A FLOOD MANAGEMENT PLAN (HB 648, Chapter 179:1, Laws of 2007)
Cancelled Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE EXPANSION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION PROGRAM (HB 207, Chapter 162:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE 2008 AND 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (HB 305, Chapter 248:1, Laws of 2007)
11:00 a.m. Room 302, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (HB 727, Chapter 224:1, Laws of 2007)
Cancelled Room 208, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR COUNTY PAYMENTS FOR NURSING HOME CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE (HB 2, Chapter 263:23, Laws of 2007)
Cancelled Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION ON THE USE OF RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY (HB 203, Chapter 165:1, Laws of 2006)
1:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Presentation
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Regular Meeting
Human Services
29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112
Concord, NH
NEW HAMPSHIRE RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RSA 238-A:2)
3:00 p.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 396, Chapter 171:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Bureau of Developmental Services Regular Meeting
105 Pleasant St., Main Bldg.
Concord, NH
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATE MENTAL HEALTH PLAN (HB 691, Chapter 175:15, Laws of 2005)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Subcommittee work session on corrections
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:30 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
STATE VETERANS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 115-A:2, VI)
5:00 p.m. NH National Guard Regular Meeting
Joint Force Headquarters
Readiness Center
Regional Drive
Concord, NH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS POLICIES AND STANDARDS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 176, Chapter 293:10, Laws of 2007)
10:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q)
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearing
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
2:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Regular Meeting
Human Services
29 Hazen Drive, Rooms 110-112
Concord, NH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 12-A:30)
9:00 a.m. International Trade Regular Meeting
Resource Center
Portsmouth, NH
friday, january 25, 2008
WORKERS COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
tuesday, january 29, 2008
LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE (RSA 17-M:1)
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
monday, february 11, 2008
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
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ENROLLED BILL AMENDMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR 2007 BILLS.
SENATE BILLS: 41, 52, 66, 75, 82, 92, 93, 118, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 152, 162, 176, 192, 197, 204, 206, 213, 217, 223, 226, 231, 235, 237, 260
HOUSE BILLS: 2, 25, 44, 46, 54, 87, 103, 134, 140, 153, 205, 216, 219, 220, 252, 256, 286, 292, 306, 361, 365, 383, 406, 407, 427, 468, 472, 488, 495, 498, 499, 517, 536, 583, 590, 611, 623, 659, 661, 664, 689, 722, 727, 743, 782, 790, 822, 826, 828, 846, 862, 873, 889, 895, 918, 921, 927
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FISCAL NOTE ADDITIONS AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN AMENDED TO THE BILLS ON THE WEB SITE AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING 2007 BILLS.
SENATE BILLS: 35, 47, 55, 65, 67, 68, 74, 75, 76, 82, 90, 92, 93, 98, 101, 103, 113, 117, 122, 126, 128, 129, 133, 134, 137, 138, 145, 146, 148, 163, 166, 168, 169, 172, 176, 178, 179, 183, 184, 186, 191, 197, 200, 204, 205, 206, 210, 213, 217, 219, 223, 224, 225, 226, 232, 233, 235, 240, 242, 243, 249, 255,
257, 260, 263
HOUSE BILLS: 2, 25, 43, 46, 64, 95, 118, 228, 239, 243, 256, 272, 273, 417, 426, 440, 451, 471, 488, 523, 547, 553, 568, 590, 608, 629, 653, 657, 661, 663, 664, 718, 727, 733, 749, 755, 790, 791, 826, 828, 857, 873, 876, 895, 907, 927
NOTICES
As a reminder the First Session Day for the 2008 Legislative session will be Wednesday, January 2, 2008. This date is set by the New Hampshire Constitution.
For planning purposes, I would like you to know that the "Break Week" is scheduled for February 25-29, 2008. No legislative business will be conducted during that week.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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Disability Resource for Legislators and Senators
Many of you may know Carol Nadeau, Executive Director of the Governor’s Commission on Disability. Carol will be at the State House/LOB on Wednesdays (after January 1, 2008) throughout this legislative session as a resource/consultant to Legislators and Senators on a variety of disability-related issues. With more than 28 years of experience working for the Commission, Carol has a wealth of information about disability services, programs, laws, organizations, etc. in New Hampshire. She will be pleased to assist you with your disability-related questions and issues. Contact Carol at Tel: 271-6895 or e-mail her at: carol.nadeau@nh.gov
Senator Lou D’Allesandro
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007
The Northern New Hampshire Electricity Transmission Upgrades Ad Hoc Working Group will meet on Wednesday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 304, LOB.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark”
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
As we approach the holidays it is a good time to remind ourselves of how fortunate we are to represent the people of this good state. As you know, hunger does not take a holiday and the shelves at the New Hampshire Food Bank will be seriously depleted. The NH Food Bank provides assistance to 350 agencies in all 10 counties. On January 2nd, 2008, our first day back from recess, please consider bringing canned goods and non-perishables to the bins in the Hall of Flags or Room 122, SH. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, envelopes will be available in the Senate Ante Room. Every $1 donated helps provide 4 meals to NH folks in need. Thank you for your anticipated effort.
Senator Betsi DeVries
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
All Representatives, Senators and staff are invited to a Welcome Back Reception on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. It will be hosted by Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group at The Capitol Grille on North Main Street across from the State House following the close of session (or 3:00 p.m. should the session end early).
Sylvia B. Larsen, President of the Senate
Senator Theodore L. Gatsas
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008
On Thursday, January 24, 2008, the third annual Public Health and the Granite State: A Non-Partisan Overview for Policymakers will take place. It is organized by the New Hampshire Public Health Association and it will include an overview of public health and public health policy along with a review of the New Hampshire Public Health Association’s 2008 public health priorities. It lasts from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in St. Paul’s Church, 21 Center St., Concord. Lunch will be provided.
Senator Martha Fuller Clark
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Christmas Day (State Holiday)
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 First Session Day for 2008 legislative session
Monday, February 25, 2008 Start of Winter Break
Friday, February 29, 2008 End of Winter Break
VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - DECEMBER
State House Visitation Schedule 2007 & 2008
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 December 2007. These listings are to ensure all members be notified in a timely manner of visitors from their district. 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.
Virginia J. Drew. Director
Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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Dec 14 |
9:00/10:30 SH/SC |
Riddle Brook School – Bedford |
4/70 |
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Dec 14 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
Heron Pond Elementary School – Milford |
4/100 |
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Dec 17 |
9:00/10:30 SH/SC |
Riddle Brook School – Bedford |
4/70 |
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Dec 18 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
Sandown Central School |
4/82 |
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Dec 19 |
10:30/12:00 SH/HM |
Heron Pond Elementary School – Milford |
4/100 |
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Dec 21 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
East Derry Memorial School |
4/100 |