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This is just a reminder to all our viewers out there, to attend a Right to Know Seminar Monday night August 10th at 7pm at the Moultoboro Library.

The Right to Know Law, known as RSA 91-A, is one of the most violated law by officals in NH. Many do not feel that they need to change the way they have always done things as they are above the law and do not feel they have to answer to their constituents.

We have had a recent violation of this law by our town officials in the procedures taken to hire a new police chief.

Please come and learn the proper way to adhere to this law.

Now, we are not out to point fingers here, but only to highlight that there is a general lack of understanding of New Hampshire statutes.  The recent “issues” with the formation of the  Heritage Commission and the Capital Improvement Program Committee are two examples. The exclusion of the school district from the proposed “ordinance” for the CIPC is another.

The right to know laws are another area where we believe more education is essential. That is why the MCA hosting a Right to Know Seminar as a useful and helpful event for all citizens, whether in the private sector or in public office.

  ‘I urge every citizen, every school child, and every student of government to study the Right to Know Law’ Kelly Ayotte NH Attorney General.

Please come and find out for yourself! Mark your calendars: Monday August 10, 2009 at 7pm at the Moultonboro Library. There will be guest speakers: Ed Naile, from the Coalition of NH Taxpayers; Doug Lambert of Gilfordgrok; and Tom Tardif, former Mayor of Laconia.

  This is not a political event, nor is it a partisan event. This is an educational opportunity open to everyone.

All are welcome!

Note from the MCA: There is a chart identifying the financial impact to towns at the end of this article. Moultonborough is not included.  This was brought to the attention of the Moultonborough Selectmen at the last meeting, but not fully addressed.

Health subsidy debate pits towns vs. retirees

By JOHN DISTASO
Senior Political Reporter

Union Leader
Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008

 Concord – A legislative effort to shore up the financially ailing New Hampshire Retirement System pits unions representing active and retired public workers against municipalities, who say they are representing the interests of taxpayers.

Retired public workers fear they will no longer be able to afford medical care ......