Goffstown Superintendent Stacy Buckley replied to the Right to Know request we submitted in relation to the controversy surrounding the search for a consultant to assess the situation at Mountain View Middle School.  We've posted our response to the superintendent's reply to make sure we understand what she's written and to get what she didn't provide.  Add your voice to the chorus, let us know what you think.

BREAKING NEWS:

Girard at Large has learned that Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas and MEA President Ben Dick have entered into a tentative agreement on an extension of the union's contract.

CONCORD – House Speaker William O’Brien (R-Mont Vernon) and House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt (R-Salem) offered the following statements on the passage of House Bill 1241, which expands the definition of specialty beers in New Hampshire to allow for ingredients such as, but not limited to, molasses, maple syrup, honey, spices, herbs, fruits, nuts, chocolate, vanilla, or other nonbeverage ingredients.

TEACHER UNION NEGOTIATION UPDATE!

Girard at Large has learned that Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas and Manchester Education Association President Ben Dick have finalized an agreement regarding extension of the union's contract.

City Year unites young people (ages 17-24) of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England.

CONCORD – House Speaker William O’Brien (R-Mont Vernon) and House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt (R-Salem) offered the following statements on the passage of Senate Bill 372, which will offer up-to $2,500 scholarships to students toward the cost of out-of-district public schools, independent schools, and even certain homeschooling expenses.  SB 372 passed 236 to 97.

On Friday, May 11, 2012, at about 5:15 PM, Manchester Police responded to a Harvard Street address for a reported burglary.  On arrival, they met with the 80 year old resident who reported that her home had been burglarized earlier in the day.

According to the woman, she had been at home at about 2:30 PM when she answered a knock at the door.  The man knocking told her he was scheduled to cut some of her neighbor's trees later in the week and he needed to advise her that the work may involve branches hanging into her yard.