October 23, 2008
No. 38
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
WEB SITE ADDRESS:
www.gencourt.state.nh.us
160th Session of the New Hampshire General Court
Legislative
SENATE CALENDAR
MEETINGS AND NOTICES
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY CHILDHOOD 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
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE NEW HAMPSHIRE'S HOME EDUCATION STATUTES (SB 337, Chapter 344:3, Laws of 2008)
4:00 p.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TIDAL POWER GENERATION UNDER THE LITTLE BAY AND GENERAL SULLIVAN BRIDGES, IN DOVER (HB 694, Chapter 222:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. NH DES Field Office Regular Meeting
Pease International Tradeport
Portsmouth, NH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10
Concord, NH
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUFFERED BY NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIERS AND VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN (HB 1335, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STANDARD WELLNESS PLAN FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS (RSA 420-G:4-b,III)
2:00 p.m. NH Insurance Department Regular Meeting
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14
Concord, NH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Regular Meeting
32 South Main Street
Concord, NH
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR A UNIFORM AND TRANSPARENT DEFINITION OF THE TERM "COMMUNITY BENEFIT" AS THAT TERM IS APPLIED TO AND USED BY NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE STATE (SB 426, Chapter 127:1, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ERECTING A FIRE TOWER ON COPPLE CROWN MOUNTAIN IN BROOKFIELD (SB 489, Chapter 48:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY MAKING CHANGES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ACCOUNTANCY ACT (SB 347, Chapter 37:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY PRACTICE BY ADVANCED DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTITIONERS AND WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE (HB 1478, Chapter 185:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Final Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS TEENAGERS (HB 537, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING ISSUES (HB 54, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. NH Automobile Regular Meeting
Dealers Association
507 South Street
Concord, NH
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY (HB 765, Chapter 276:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
6:00 p.m. Nottingham Municipal Public Forum
Office Building
Multipurpose Room
139 Stage Road
Nottingham, NH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING, AND THE DEPLETION SCHEDULES FOR, FUTURE COLAS TO BE ISSUED AT DIFFERENT RATES TO OR WITHIN EACH SUBGROUP WITHIN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT (HB 1645, Chapter 300:21, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:30 p.m. Room 105-A, SH Non-public Session of the Complaint Review Committee
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1594, Chapter 365:1, Laws of 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUFFERED BY NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDERS AND VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN (HB 1335, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)
10:00 a.m. 4 Barrell Court Regular Meeting
Concord, NH
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:00 p.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
Londergan Hall, Room 15
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Public Forum
Administration
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SHARPS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HB 1502, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 17-N:1)
10:00 a.m. Room 212, LOB Regular Business
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration
Training Room
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH
LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)
1:00 p.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (SB 472, Chapter 321:9, Laws 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (SB 539, Chapter 173:13, I, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Public Hearing
2:30 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E)
1:30 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
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
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 206-208, LOB Work Session on Proposed Amendments
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FISCAL CAPACITY, TRANSITION AID, AND DISECONOMIES OF SCALE (SB 539, Chapter 173:14,I, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
3:30 p.m. LGC/NHMA Conference Public Forum
Radisson Hotel, Armory Room
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
Cancelled Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SCOPE OF CRIMINAL STREET GANG VIOLENCE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND METHODS OF ADDRESSING SUCH VIOLENCE (SB 507, Chapter 379:4, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) (HB 1461, Chapter 247:1, Laws 2006)
Cancelled Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (RSA 125-Q)
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUFFERED BY NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIERS AND VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN (HB 1335, Chapter 257:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE (RSA 17-M:1)
11:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ON MOTOR VEHICLE FINES (RSA 262:45)
2:00 p.m. Room 203, LOB Regular Meeting
tuesday, november 18, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UPLAND AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE (HB 1579, Chapter 294:1, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Office of Energy & Planning Regular Meeting
4 Chenell Drive
Concord, NH
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE (RSA 14-B:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 483-D:2)
2:30 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
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, NOVEMBER 21, 2008
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES (RSA 100-C:11,I)
1:00 p.m. NH Retirement System Regular Meeting
54 Regional Drive
Concord, NH
monday, november 24, 2008
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10
Concord, NH
tUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:15 p.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
Londergan Hall, Room 15
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
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NOTICES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
Legislative Filing Period
As a reminder, the filing period for Legislative Service Requests for the 2009 Senate Session began on Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
Sylvia B. Larsen, Senate President
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008
The UNH Masters in Public Health Program invites Senators to attend “Successful Collaborations in Public Health: The Work of NH Local Health Officials Standards and Workforce Competencies Advisory Committee to Establish a Voluntary Credentialing System for New Hampshire’s Local Health Officers,” featuring Kevin Flanagan, MPH, Health Management Representative, NH Local Government Center.
This important session will be held Tuesday, October 21st, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall, 148 Main St., Lincoln, NH.
Attendees will learn about recommendations to establish a voluntary credentialing system for New Hampshire’s local Health Officers; the mechanics of a successful public health collaboration by examining the work process of the Local Health Officials Standards and Workforce Competencies Advisory Committee; and how involving the right mix of stakeholders leads to successful public health initiatives.
Senator Iris W. Estabrook
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008
Legislators are invited to attend the first New Hampshire Legislative and Business Summit on Work and Family, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Concord, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This important educational event and statewide dialogue will include business and community leaders, legislators, academics, labor representatives, work/family advocates and will feature local and national leaders, as well as the latest research on work/family issues. The summit is sponsored by the Legislative Task Force on Work and Family, in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Carsey Center and the NH Department of Employment Security. Lunch is provided, attendance is limited. To register, e-mail Dorothy.McDonnell@leg.state.nh.us or call 271-8300.
Senator Sheila Roberge
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SENATE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Filling Period for the 2009 Senate Session Starts
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Veterans' Day (State Holiday)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 New Member Orientation
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 New Member Orientation
Thursday, November 20, 2008 New Member Orientation
Thursday, November 27, 2008 Thanksgiving Day (State Holiday)
Friday, November 28, 2008 Day after Thanksgiving (State Holiday)
Thursday, December 25, 2008 Christmas Day (State Holiday)
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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - OCTOBER
State House Visitation Schedule October 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 September & early October 2008. 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 and subject to changes. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the Visitors' Center. 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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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
Group#/Grade |
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Oct. 24 |
8:15 |
4H – North East Leadership Forum |
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Oct. 24 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
Haverhill Cooperative School |
75/7 |
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Oct. 24 |
11:15 |
Greenfield Elementary School |
25/4 |
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Oct. 27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
Matthew Thornton Elementary School Londonderry |
75/4 |
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Oct. 28 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
Alton Central School |
65/4 |
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Oct. 28 |
11:00 |
Chesterfield Elementary School |
45/4 |
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Oct. 29 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
Matthew Thornton Elementary School Londonderry |
75/4 |
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Oct. 29 |
10:30 |
KA Brett School – Tamworth |
26/4 |
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Oct. 30 |
9:00 |
Canterbury Elementary School |
28/4 |
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Oct. 30 |
9:00/11:30 SH/Planet |
North Londonderry Elementary School |
115/4 |
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Oct. 31 |
10:00/11:15 SH/SC |
Epping Elementary School |
80/4 |