Bedford Safety Complex Open House

Oct 6, 2026

I had a great time at Bedford’s annual Safety Complex open house! It was a great opportunity to connect with the people who help keep our community safe. Thank you to everyone who organized the event, to Chiefs Douidi and Fraitzl, and to all the first responders and...

The Cure Café

Oct 5, 2026

When I was in New Boston on Saturday I discovered the most amazing tiny little coffee shop run by a Mom named Rachel. She was inspired to open it because her son has cancer. That’s where she got the name for “The Cure Cafe”. From their Facebook page: The Cure Café is...

Childrens Environmental Health Day on October 8

Oct 5, 2026

New Hampshire observes Children’s Environmental Health Day annually on the second Thursday of October (October 8, 2026), established officially by state statute (RSA 4:13-ee) to raise awareness about clean air, clean water, safe food, and healthy environments...

Dedication of McDonald Fire Station in New Boston

Oct 5, 2026

I was pleased to attend and say a few words about Dan McDonald, retired chief of fire in New Boston, at the dedication ceremony of the new fire station named after him. Dan served 42 years with the New Boston Fire Department, including 23 years as chief. Dan, who was...

Sen. Ricciardi Unveils Plan for Reducing High Property Taxes

Sep 30, 2026

By Rick Green Sentinel Staff Sep 29, 2026 Millions of additional dollars from New Hampshire’s meals and rooms tax would go to towns and cities in a legislative proposal aimed at helping reduce high property taxes. State Sen. Denise Ricciardi, R-Bedford, wants 40...

New Hampshire-Greece Trade Council Ceremonial Signing at 47th Glendi

Sep 29, 2026

The print counterpart to this story in The National Herald ran in this week’s issue, which was distributed to Greek homes and businesses. The story features the New Hampshire-Greece Trade Council in a story on page 7 titled, “New Hampshire-Greece Trade Council...

Ricciardi is ‘Our Own Erin Brockovich’

Sep 25, 2026

In the posting “TWO STORIES OF LAND” (part 2) Camilla Sanderson talked about Senator Ricciardi’s visit to the town of Temple, which is located in Senatorial District 9. In Temple, New Hampshire, on Labor Day, Monday September 7, at four in the...

This is How We Lower Property Taxes Without an Income Tax

Sep 25, 2026

This was published in the Union Leader on Friday, September 25, 2026 Matt McLaughlin’s “three-step plan” to lower property taxes may sound good as a political soundbite, but the math does not hold up. Voters in Senate District 9 deserve real numbers that don’t slam...