Sununu Signs Littleton’s Pollyanna Bill Into Law
By News release | June 6, 2019
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Sununu is pictured signing two bills into law on Thursday. Pictured from left are: Rep. Linda Massimilla, Rep. Erin Hennessey, Karen Keazirian, Veronica Francis, and Rep. Brad Bailey.
CONCORD – On Thursday, Governor Sununu signed both HB 572, an act proclaiming the second Saturday in June as Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire Recognition Day, and HB 642, an act defining specialty cider, into law.
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