But two bills did not make the cut, and both were described as too “vague” and will go back to the legislature in the fall where each body will need to come to a two-thirds vote for passage to override his veto.
Courts & Corrections
Council OKs Mount Washington Environmental Study; Hears Concerns About NH Electric Co-Op
|
Work will begin immediately on the summit of Mount Washington to assess its environmental condition and make recommendations to minimize the negative impacts on the fragile alpine zone into the future.
Environment & Science
State Sinks Floating Oyster Crate Farm Request for Great Bay
|
A proposal to allow a floating oyster farm in the Great Bay Estuary in Broad Cove for the next 10 years has been sunk by the Fish and Game Department after numerous people and agencies opposed it.
Environment & Science
Updates: As NASCAR Gets Underway, NH Faces Severe Weather Threats Until 10 p.m. Sunday
|
The state has activated its Office of Emergency Management in part because of impending severe weather but also had planned for it to be opened as the state is hosting a NASCAR race in Loudon.
Environment & Science
Significant Severe Weather Risk in NH, Maine: ‘All Hazards on the Table’ Sunday: National Weather Service
|
There is a slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the area today, especially in New Hampshire, with the risk of a few tornadoes and damaging winds being the primary concerns.
Environment & Science
NH: Prepare for Severe Storms Sunday, Possible Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
|
The NWS said there is the potential for winds in excess of 70 mph, and the Storm Prediction Center has issued a 10% risk for tornadoes across New Hampshire for Sunday.
Environment & Science
Beavers, developers and community can-do celebrated at Rumney’s Quincy Bog’s 50th
|
At the Quincy Bog Natural Area Saturday, the story was told and cake was enjoyed, marking an amazing story of community can-do, which began with a developer trying to blow up dams to drain the wetlands.
Education
3 of 4 Top Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Business Concerns at Concord Forum
|
Before an audience of business owners and executives, three of the top four candidates for governor took the stage together to introduce themselves.
Environment & Science
Temperatures Dangerously Spike in Southern New Hampshire Under Heat Dome
|
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for southern New Hampshire, with “heat index values up to 105 expected.”
Environment & Science
Yup. It’s Still Hot and Going to Get Hotter
|
Find the forecast for your town or city by going to the National Weather Service website. Then in the upper left hand corner, type in where you live.