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These are the latest events/activities that I have attended or participated in throughout District 38 and the State of New Hampshire.

My opinion piece on the current withdrawal plan for troops in Afghanistan was published by the National Interest. See it on my blog or here: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/i-commanded-nato-brigade-afghanistan-now-not-time-leave-183876?fbclid=IwAR0ceOe5dDrVYKzVz6qAbK_-0uZNW_bXyq690b7kb3-xQI31KCzlwp70Zjk 

The Grapevine is working on a 3-5 year strategic plan for Avenue A! As part of this initiative, they have created a survey for teens to collect their input & help imagine Avenue A's future! 

They hope to hear from as many middle & high school students (or recent grads!) in the region as possible... Teens who take the survey will be entered to win a Visa gift card! 

Please help spread the word by sharing this survey with teens that you know! The survey link is:   https://forms.gle/6GK4w7BWjxih59Lx6

Jim Creighton attended the House Finance Committee Briefing. They presented a Fiscally Sound Balanced Budget that meets most of the needs of NH Citizens. I plan on voting to approve this budget: HB1 and HB2. Please review the briefing at this link:  http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/LBA/Budget/Capital_Budget_House/Week%20of%203-29/FINAL_House_Finance_Briefing_4521_REVISED.pdf

Please be aware of the New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program that just launched in March.

This federally funded program offers relief to renters in communities that have been impacted financially by COVID-19. This website provides information on eligibility requirements and how residents can apply.

Eversource is proud to support the program’s utility payment assistance component by offering a variety of payment options and energy-saving solutions. In fact, since the beginning of the pandemic, Eversource has proactively worked to help any customer facing financial hardship or uncertainty by:

• Offering extended payment plans, with terms up to 12 months regardless of financial need.
• Providing customers with temporary hardship status and protection from service disconnection for up to 60 days.
• Working one-on-one with customers to find payment programs or other assistance programs that work best for them.
• Connecting customers with solutions to reduce energy use and save money through our award-winning energy efficiency programs.
• If you need utility assistance you can:
  • Visit Eversource.com/BillHelp
  • Or call Eversource at 844-273-7760

The 603 Alliance held an informative ZOOM meeting regarding the voting discrepancies discovered in Windham NH for the 2020 November voting. There are questions that need to be answered regarding the issues found and appropriate requests have been made to the NH Secretary of State to research. Link to the recorded ZOOM: http://www.603alliance.org/windham

First Legislative session and this is how we are complying with the NH Constitution for in-person voting while socially distanced. In our own vehicles in a drive in theater. Program for voting same as schools use to verify student participation...It works! 

Enjoyed listening to the Hancock Selectmen working to solve community issues this afternoon January 4th 2021 via ZOOM! Getting to know the communities of District 38.

Happy New Year! I hope 2021 brings good health and prosperity to everyone in District 38. I have been selected to serve on the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee in the State Legislature. I look forward to taking care of District 38 issues this Legislative Session which begins on 6 January 2021.

Attended via ZOOM the Greenville Selectmen meeting on 30 DEC 2020. Excellent opportunity to hear community leaders resolving local issues and gaining better understanding of how to help at the State level.

I have met with Francestown and Antrim Selectmen. Looking forward to meeting with selectmen from other towns in District 38 at the regular meetings to see how I can assist Towns at the State Level.

The Antrim Community Board Steering Committee is hard at work planning and spreading the word about how this official board will benefit the town.  The December Limrik has an excellent article by Diane Kendall on the subject.

Residents are invited to take the Antrim Assets & Interests Survey at https://www.antrimnh.org/antrim.../webforms/take-survey-here.