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The Deerfield Board of Selectmen is extremely displeased with state Rep. Jim Spillane, R-Deerfield, over a racist posting on Facebook, according to chairman Andrew Robertson.
Following the passing of former Governor Stephen Merrill, Governor Chris Sununu directed all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff, effective immediately.
The new cases reside in Strafford (16), Rockingham (9), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (5), Merrimack (5), Grafton (3), Carroll (1), and Cheshire (1) counties, and in the city of Manchester (11).
If an absentee ballot is not received in Saturday’s mail or by Tuesday morning, the primary election day, the voter should go to the polling place on Election Day and vote using the accessible voting process.
Ski areas are preparing their trails and snowmaking equipment for another season, which for some begins in about 12 weeks, but this year’s preparation also includes consideration for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 41 new positive test results for COVID-19 and no new deaths Thursday.
Gov. Chris Sununu said New Hampshire will be ready once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved in response to questions about a letter from the CDC to governors telling them to be prepared to distribute vaccines as soon as Nov. 1.
Business taxes and the rooms and meals tax continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as state revenues are down about 7 percent over the revenue plan developed by budget officials.
A legislative committee studying the safety of residents and staff at long-term care facilities plans to meet with advocates, industry officials and state agencies before issuing its final report in two months.