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Tracking New Hampshire History Through Town Reports

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Northern Long-Eared Bat Reclassification and Project Mitigation Measures

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LEGAL QA: The Right-to-Know Law Ombudsman – an Update

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Thomas F. Kehr, New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law Ombudsman, officially opened his office to receive complaints on January 27, 2023.  The first filing he received was within hours of his being sworn in.  The Ombudsman goes by the acronym RKO.

HR REPORT: DiChiara v. Town of Salem: Federal Court Re-Affirms Absolute Immunity from Defamation Claims

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By decision dated July 12, 2023, the New Hampshire Federal District Court has re-affirmed that a person may not be sued for defamation if they bring concerns regarding potential employee criminal conduct to the attention of prosecuting authorities.

Sealed Meeting Minutes Procedure Changes (HB 321)

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2023 Local Officials Hybrid Workshop (June 29)

NHMA is holding this FREE virtual workshop designed specifically for newly-elected (or appointed) as well as experienced municipal officials and employees of member municipalities.

Presented by NHMA's Legal Services attorneys, this complimentary virtual workshop provides municipal officials with the tools and information to effectively serve your communities.  Topics will include Governance & Select Board Authority, Right-to-Know Law – Records, Remedies and Meetings, Conflicts of Interest, Budgeting Essentials, and Land Use 101.

NHMA Launches FREE Financial Policies Certificate Program

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NHDES REMINDER: Public Pools & Spas Must be Registered with State

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Multi-Factor Authentication for Government Organizations

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NHARPC Corner: Household Hazardous Waste Management

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