Half Century of data…Money is not the solution! Vote No! Stop playing the “School Funding Shell Game.” Part I

February 23, 2019 We are fortunate enough to have people among us who analyze data and construct visuals to help us understand. In New Hampshire Ian Underwood is one of those people! Ian’s “NH School Funding Shell Game” is a must read. Above you will find nearly a half century of data, compiled by the … Continue reading Half Century of data…Money is not the solution! Vote No! Stop playing the “School Funding Shell Game.” Part I

10 Years $75,418; Tax Note Borrowing Interest paid to Banks…Could the Optional Fiscal Year have saved us from this expense???

February 16, 2010 Let me be clear…I support looking into the Optional Fiscal Year! Here’s why; Henniker’s fiscal year runs from January 1st to December 31st. The 2019 budget will be  passed at Town meeting in March. First tax bill for new budget will not go out until June…and must be paid bu July 1st. … Continue reading 10 Years $75,418; Tax Note Borrowing Interest paid to Banks…Could the Optional Fiscal Year have saved us from this expense???

How about that! Newport’s Select Board shows some leadership! Ring the Bell Henniker!

Hennikurians…Let not your hearts be troubled! Apparently, the Newport Select Board should be invited here to teach a seminar on LEADERSHIP!…. “Select Board Chair Jeff Kessler accused the School Board of lacking financial discipline to which Selectman Todd Fratzel agreed, saying it was the worst budget he had seen. Quoting from the NH School Board … Continue reading How about that! Newport’s Select Board shows some leadership! Ring the Bell Henniker!

Wise Old Owl…school employee contracts…Are you Nuts! Just Vote NO!

February 3, 2019 “Christopher Robin and I walked along….Under branches lit up by the moon…Posing our questions to Owl and Eeyore…As our days disappeared all too soon…” (Kenny Loggins;Return To Pooh Corner” Owl stands so magnificent and reserved…he leans over and whispers to me these scholarly words… ” I’ve learned the voters will be voting … Continue reading Wise Old Owl…school employee contracts…Are you Nuts! Just Vote NO!