Gilford Town Republican Committee

At the Bow Taxpayer website - where are the Republicans?

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:55:46 -0500

I just saw this on the Bow Taxpayers website.

The tax and spend liberal socialist democrats are at it again….TAX….TAX….TAX…..TAX….SPEND…..SPEND….SPEND…..

WHERE ARE THE SO CALLED REPUBLICANS????

ARE THEY ABSENT? OR DID THEY SEE THEIR SHADOW AND ARE HIDING?

See the next post

Congressional Town Hall meetings during their August Recess

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:49:31 -0500

UPDATE 2: Welcome readers of Mike (the clueless dude from the NH Dem Party - btw, thanks for the traffic!) Brunelle's rather silly Press Release (you know, the one where he let his thesaurus run on automatic?)! His "foaming at the mouth" literary style was a great gaffaw-ending read for a Friday afternoon.
Note: while attacking all these other sites, including the GilfordGOP.org site....he forgot to put it up on his own site (at the time of this writing).

Can you say "in-need-of-anger management incompetent"?

UPDATE: Welcome Blue Hampshire Readers!

You've been pwned. Click on through to GraniteGrok....

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We have received an Alert from the NH TEA Party Coalition concerning our local politicians and what they are doing during their Congressional August Recess.

If you attend one of these townhalls that the NH TEA Party Coalition have listed, the folks listed will be wearing wearing their yellow t-shirts (similar to what you saw Doug Lamber and Skip Murphy wear at the last meeting) to identify themselves.

Thank you,

Webmaster

From the NH TEA Party Coalition:

This is the message we are sending out for attending Congressional Town Halls during the recess. Please pass it on if you know anyone or any group who is not on the eblast list.

Shaheen has dozens of these planned for towns all across NH! Hodes is sure to have more, and Shea-Porter too even though we cannot find any for her right now.

- Webmaster, NH TEA Party Coalition

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE NH TEA PARTY COALITION

THERE ARE NOW NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND "TOWN HALLS" ACROSS NH., including a POSSIBLE, repeat, POSSIBLE visit by the President on or around a window of time starting August 11. We want to be especially 'on alert' for that - so stay tuned!

NH-TPC activists WILL be planning to be present at these locations on WEDS AND THURS:

JEANNE SHAHEEN STAFF

HEALTH CARE FORUM

HAMPSTEAD TOWN HALL
HAMPSTEAD, NH
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2009
FROM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

MATT MURPHY AND JANE AITKEN WILL ATTEND
Please try to be outside by 12:15 PM
Bring appropriate signs, be prepared for rain.*
CAP AND TRADE and HEALTH CARE are the issues
WATCH WEBSITE for last-minute cancellations.
WATCH TWITTER for last-minute cancellations.

PAUL HODES STAFF
HEATH CARE FORUM

ATKINSON TOWN HALL
21 Academy Ave, ATKINSON, NH
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2009
FROM 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM

ANDREW HEMINGWAY WILL ATTEND
Please try to be outside by 11:15 AM
Bring appropriate signs, be prepared for rain.*
HEALTH CARE is the issue
WATCH WEBSITE for last-minute cancellations.
WATCH TWITTER for last-minute cancellations.

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JEANNE SHAHEEN STAFF

HEALTH CARE FORUM

GRAFTON TOWN HALL
GRAFTON, NH
THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2009
FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Noon

ANDREW HEMINGWAY and OMER AHERN WILL ATTEND
Please try to be outside by 9:15 AM
Bring appropriate signs, be prepared for rain.*
CAP AND TRADE and HEALTH CARE are the issues
WATCH WEBSITE for last-minute cancellations.
WATCH TWITTER for last-minute cancellations.

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*Please remember to bring concise, readable, issue-appropriate signs, wear your yellow t-shirt if you have one, and comport yourself properly at all times, both outside and inside any venue.

Details:

NRCC Announces Frank Guinta in First Round of ‘On the Radar’ Candidates

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:18:52 -0500

NRCC Announces Frank Guinta in First Round of ‘On the Radar’ Candidates
Republican Candidate Takes First Step Toward ‘Young Gun’ Status

Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee announced today that Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has joined the first round of ‘On the Radar’ candidates for its Young Guns program. Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. By achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Guinta has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve important fundraising goals. Guinta, who is running against incumbent Democrat Carol Shea-Porter in New Hampshire’s first congressional district, is among the strongest Republican candidates nationwide.

“The NRCC is committed to working with Mayor Guinta as he meets the rigorous goals of the Young Guns program and attains the resources he needs for victory,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions. “With all that Frank Guinta has accomplished in just a few short months, I am confident that he will be successful in his effort to replace Carol Shea-Porter, who has acted as nothing more than a rubber-stamp for Nancy Pelosi’s reckless anti-jobs agenda.”

After serving Manchester for the better part of a decade – first as a member of the state legislature and then as mayor – Guinta is well qualified to tap into the First District’s political base. Guinta’s reputation for delivering on his promises provides instant credibility on issues that matter most to New Hampshire families.

Having achieved certain benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, Guinta now faces a new set of rigorous benchmarks that will continue to help him build an effective and winning campaign."

Obama's Army on the march - looking for volunteers to protest them

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:53:58 -0500

Much is in the media concerning Obama's socialist takeover 16% of America's GDP - he wants to effectively nationalize the healthcare of you, me, our families, and our friends. Instead of driving costs down as he has promised, the Congressional Budget Office has said it will cost over $100 Billion / year and rise faster (and not "bend the curve" as Obama is preaching).

The Democrat National Committee is mobilizing the OFA (Organizing for America) troops to go out to the neighborhoods of the Lakes Region to get emails and signatures to turn in to show support for Obama. A monkey wrench needs to be thrown into their work. If you have the time and the passion to keep freedom of choice alive (instead of ceding it to the Federal government and the Democrats), we need your help - show up with signs and be willing to ask for the same signatures and emails for our side of the issue.

Here is their schedule:

July 20     Health Care Canvass- Laconia

Join us by going door to door to help get support for President Obama's health care principles to reduce cost, guarantee choice, and ensure quality affordable care to all.

Time:         Monday, July 20 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host:         Christine Brewster
Location:    Home of Mary Ellen Boudman (Laconia, NH)
                 18 Lyford St.
                 Laconia, NH 03246

July 23 Health Care Canvass- Tilton

Join us by going door to door to help gain support for President Obama's 3 Principles on health care from to reduce cost, guarantee choice, and ensure quality care for all Americans. We do not have much time left to make sure Congress hears our cries for change!

Time:         Thursday, July 23 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host:         Christine Brewster
Location:    Home of Rhu McBee (Tilton, NH)
                 119 School St
                 Tilton, NH 03276

July 25     Health Care Canvass- Laconia Farmers Market

Come help get signature of those who support President Obama's 3 Principles on health care reform to reduce cost, guarantee choice and ensure quality care for all Americans.

Time:         Saturday, July 25 9:00 PM - July 26 12:00 AM
Host:         Christine Brewster
Location:    Belknap Mill (Laconia, NH)
                 Laconia, NH 03246
Directions: Meet at Mary Ellen Boudman's house at 18 Lyford St. in Laconia

NH Liberty Alliance Legislative rating for 2009

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:27:19 -0500

Every year, the NH Liberty Alliance acts as a "watchdog" over the legislators that represent you in Concord. A set of bills are chosen and each of the 24 Senators and all 400 House of Representative voting records are judged against certain criteria (the entire report, including those criteria, can be found here). In their own words:

Pro-liberty votes protect individual freedom of choice and personal responsibility, recognize the superiority of freedom over coercion, respect the citizen's right of self-ownership, promote good government, and recognize the value of voluntary economic decisions.

Anti-liberty votes replace self-governance with interventionist ownership, assume agencies backed by force are superior to voluntary choices backed by personal accountability, and assume a better economy can be designed by a central authority that compels communities to pay for policies people do not willingly support.

Lakes Region
Representatives	Town	Rating	Party

Laurie Boyce	Alton	A	R
Fran Wendelboe	New Hampton	A-	R
Dave Russell	Gilmanton	A-	R
Steve Nedeau	Meredith	B+	R
Dennis Fields	Sanbornton	B+	R
Don Flanders	Laconia	B+	R
Jeff St. Cyr	Alton	B	R
Peter Bolster	Alton	B-	R
Ailda Milham	Gilford	C+	R
Doc Pilliod	Belmont	C-	R
Bill Johnson	Gilford	D+	D
Dick Stuart	Laconia	D+	D
Beth Arsenault	Laconia	D	D
Kate Miller	Meredity	D	D
Liz Merry	Sanbornton	D-	D
Judy Reever	Laconia	F	D
John Veazey	Laconia	Incomplete	R

Lakes Region
Senators	Town	Rating	Party

Kathleen Sgambati	Tilton	D-	D
Deb Reynolds	Plymouth	D-	D
Jeb Bradley	Wolfeboro	Incomplete	R

Note: Jeb Bradley, receiving an Incomplete, was seated in a special election (defeating Bud Martin (D-Sandwich) in April and thus was unable to meet the required number of votes.

If you are not clear on the idea of anti-liberty voting, Paul from Pun Salad reminds us via this gem:

Indeed. Let's not forget John Kerry's honesty back in February when he explained why he opposed stimulative tax cuts: "If you put a tax cut into the hands of a business or family, there's no guarantee that they're going to invest that or invest it in America. They're free to go invest anywhere that they want if they choose to invest." Much better to leave those "investment" choices safely in the hands of Democratic politicians.

One more attempt at a translation of anti-liberty:

Votes for More money and more decision making ability to Government- check
Taxpayers keeping less of their money and being told what to do by more laws and regulations - check
Being left alone - can't have that!

See the pattern?

(H/T: NH Watchdog)

Mark those calendars: NH Taxpayer Tea Party April 15

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:12:38 -0500

The voters have spoken - there is much work now ahead for the GOP

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:11:41 -0500

President of the United States of America
Barack Obama (D)

U.S. Senator Former Governor Shaheen (D) has defeated incumbent
                         Senator John E. Sununu (R)

U.S. CD-1        Incumbent Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D) has defeated
                         former Congressman Jeb Bradley (R)

U.S. CD-2          Incumbent Congressman Paul Hodes (D) has defeated
                        Jennifer Horn (R)

Governor           Incumbent Governor John Lynch (D) has defeated
                         NH Senator Joe Kenney (R)

Exec. Council   Incumbent Exec. Councilor Ray Burton (R) has defeated
                         Mike Cauble (D)

NH Senate D-4 Incumbent NH Senator Kathleen Sgambati (D) has defeated
                         Laconia City Councilor Greg Knytych (R)

NH Senate D-2 Incumbent NH Senator Deb Reynolds (D) has defeated
                        NH Representative Bill Tobin (R)

NH House Races

Belknap County District 1    Incumbent Representative Fran Wendelboe (R)     unopposed

Belknap County District 2    Dennis Fields (R) elected
                                         Liz Merry (D) elected

Belknap County District 3    Incumbent Representative Steve Nedeau (R) elected
                                         Kate Miller (D) elected

Belknap County District 4    Incumbent Judy Reever (D) elected
                                         Incumbent Don Flanders (R) elected
                                         Incumbent Beth Arsenault (D) elected
                                         Richard Stuart (D) elected
                                         John Veazey (R) elected

Belknap County District 5    Incumbent Doc Pilliod (R) presumed elected
                                         Incumbent Alida Milham (R) presumed elected
                                         Jeffrey St. Cyr (R) presumed elected
                                         Bill Johnson (D) presumed elected
                                         Incumbent Laurie Boyce (R) presumed elected

                                         Still waiting for additional results to come in
                                         (11/5, 1:06am) If the last precinct does not
                                         change the positioning, the next winners are:

                                         Peter Bolster (R) presumed elected
                                         Elaine Swinford (R) presumed elected

                          The above will be corrected when the results are known.

Belknap County District 6    Incumbent Representative David Russell (R)     unopposed

Belknap County Commissioner:   Ed Philpot (D)
                                                 Incumbent Commissioner Brad Long (R)

Belknap County Sheriff:           Craig Wiggin(R)

Belknap County Treasurer:       Mike Muzzey (R)

Belknap County Attorney:        Jim Carroll (D)

Belknap County Register of Probate: unknown at this time

BREAKING - POSSIBLE VOTER FRAUD IN NH!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:33:47 -0500

It is being reported that the NH GOP has gone to court to stop possible voter fraud. It seems that Republican poll watchers are being kept up to 40 feet away (can't read or hear stuff from that distance) from the Registration areas at the poll locations - THIS IS ILLEGAL!

More later!

John McCain "Country First" - coming to Manchester this Wednesday!

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:20:12 -0500

Road to Victory Rally in Manchester, NH

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008
7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Address: 100 St Anselms Dr
Manchester, NH 03102

Please join

John McCain

and Your New Hampshire Ticket

for a Road to Victory Rally

in Manchester, NH

Wednesday October 22nd

St. Anselm College
100 St. Anselms Dr
Manchester, NH 03102

Doors Open at 7:30 a.m.

Please click here to RSVP online for this event

Ticket Locations

Victory Offices
250 Commercial Street, Manchester
139 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua
151 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham
57 Mechanic Street, Lebanon
664 Main Street, Laconia
42 South Street, Milford
47 N. Main Street, Concord
145 Tremont Street, Boston

GOP Offices
10 Water Street, Concord
356 S. Broadway, Salem

Sarah Palin at the Weirs!

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:55:17 -0500

Because of all of the work that Greg did in helping the campaign staff, Secret Service advance team, and the myriad of other people and organizations, He was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Below are a few pictures that were taken:

Greg doing the opening ceremonies:

Greg meets up with Bill Tobin, Republican candidate for NH Senate in District 2:

Sarah arrives:

Nothing but a body for the Democrats....useless....

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:58:56 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:                October 14, 2008

Contact:           Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party
                        603-225-9341 office, 603-520-5450 cell

JOHN SHEA ADMITS COMPLETE LACK OF INDEPENDENCE:
"Lynch Says Jump, Shea Asks “How High?”

CONCORD – In an interview with the Keene Sentinel last week Executive Councilor John Shea admitted that his main reason for running for office is to maintain a Democratic majority on the Council so he can be a yes man for Governor John Lynch’s appointments and proposals.

Shea also indicated in the interview that Governor Lynch’s staff are calling the shots for his campaign, including setting up his campaign committee for him and raising money for his re-election efforts. Discussing the change in campaign strategy this year, Shea said “This year the governor’s staff has told me I don’t understand the situation here - ‘We want this seat.’”

Explaining himself to the Sentinel, Shea said “The Governor, of course, wants to keep those three seats,” continuing to add, “When you’ve got three Republicans, he cannot get people through.”

“I’ll bet that voters across the state from Brookfield to Chesterfield will be surprised to find out they elected John Shea to be a rubber stamp,” said Fergus Cullen, Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party.

“In fact they will probably be as surprised as John Shea was when he got the call in Belgium notifying him that he’d been elected in the first place. Voters in the Second Council District deserve to be represented by an independent watchdog of taxpayer dollars, not someone who describes his job as doing Governor Lynch’s bidding,” Cullen said.

“That’s why voters will reject John Shea and elect an independent voice in Dan St. Hilaire on November 4,” Cullen added.

The Executive Council is a part of the executive branch of New Hampshire government and is intended to serve as a check on the power of the Governor.

BACKROUND

Shea Sees his Role on the Council to be Lynch’s Puppet: “The once-mystery candidate who two years ago won a seat on the N.H. Executive Council says he is running for re-election for two reasons — he loves his job, and his party loves having a majority… ‘The governor, of course, wants to keep three seats,’ Shea, a Democrat from Nelson, said Tuesday afternoon in a meeting with Sentinel editors.” (“Executive Councilor John Shea runs an activist campaign this time around,” by Dan Greisman, The Keene Sentinel, 10/8/08)

Shea’s Priority, Getting Lynch’s Appointments Through: “‘When you’ve got three Republicans, he cannot get people through,’ Shea said of Democratic Gov. John H. Lynch.” (“Executive Councilor John Shea runs an activist campaign this time around,” by Dan Greisman, The Keene Sentinel, 10/8/08)

Lynch’s Staff is Pulling the Strings on Shea’s Campaign: “‘I had never taken a contribution up to this year,’ Shea said. ‘I refused them. And then this year the governor’s staff has told me I don’t understand the situation here — ‘We want this seat. You can’t do it without raising money. We are going to form a Friends of John Shea committee.’” (“Executive Councilor John Shea runs an activist campaign this time around,” by Dan Greisman, The Keene Sentinel, 10/8/08)

Read the Entire Article Here: http://sentinelsource.com/articles/2008/10/08/news/local/free/id_326529.txt

Michael Hamilton
Executive Director
New Hampshire Republican Party
10 Water Street, Concord, NH 03301
603-296-5116 (c)
603-225-9341 (o)
mike@nhgop.org

Imagine what a Socialist President Obama and a Democrat Congress will do...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:14:03 -0500

"Tolerant" Carol Shea-Porter's paid blogger smears Trig Palin!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:02:13 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:               October 14, 2008

Contact:          Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party
                        603-225-9341 office, 603-520-5450 cell

SHEA-PORTER SPOKESWOMAN CALLS PALIN’S DOWN SYNDROME BABY A PROP

CONCORD – A paid staffer for U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter’s re-election campaign has accused Alaska Governor and Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin of using her special needs infant a “prop.” Six-month old Trig Palin has Down Syndrome.

“Barack Obama would fire a member of his staff for making that sort of offensive comment about Governor Palin’s infant child, and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter ought to consider doing the same,” said Fergus Cullen, chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party. “Imagine the outrage on the left if a Republican made a similar comment about the Obama children.”

“Susan Bruce, left-wing activist, can say whatever offensive things she wants. But Susan Bruce is a spokeswoman for Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter. For Shea-Porter to tolerate that sort of despicable comment from a member of her paid staff says a lot about Shea-Porter’s judgment,” Cullen said.

BACKGROUND: Bruce’s full quote is found at http://www.politickernh.com/brianlawson/4112/palin-visit-dover-high-school#comment (posted October 12, 2008).

Middle America Values
posted by Susan Bruce

If Sarah Palin has middle America values, I'm glad I live in elitist northern NH. I don't think that making women pay for rape kits the police use to gather evidence on their bodies after a rape is a value we should be proud of. I don't think that putting a scarlet letter on your own teenaged and throwing her to the wolves in front of the whole world is something to be proud of. I don't think that using a special needs baby as a prop on late night TV appearances is a value to crow about. I don't think that preaching hate, and encouraging racism, fear, and violence at campaign rallies is something to be proud of.

If those are the things we value in Middle America, I want no part of it.
10/12/08 12:36 am

Bruce is a paid Shea-Porter staffer:

“Hi everyone. I've taken a part time job with Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter's campaign - I'm working on netroots outreach around the nation.”

– Susan Bruce, bluehampshire.com, July 29, 2008.
http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=4720

Fergus Cullen
Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party
10 Water Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-9341 o
603-520-5450 c
fergus@nhgop.org

Sarah is coming to Laconia!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:34:32 -0500

UPDATE: From the NH GOP:

Official Ticket Information for Gov. Palin Visit to NH

Here are the details on Gov. Sarah Palin’s visit to New Hampshire this Wednesday, October 15:

Dover Victory Rally: Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive, Dover. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.; program begins at 10:15 a.m.

Laconia Victory Rally: NH Veterans Association, 208 Lakeside Avenue (Weirs Beach), Laconia. Doors open at 12:00 noon; program begins at 1:00 p.m.

Salem Victory Rally: Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; program begins at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets can be obtained at newhampshire.johnmccain.com or in person at McCain offices starting today between 1 – 9 p.m. and again tomorrow between 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Offices are at:
Manchester: 250 Commercial Street
Nashua: 139 Daniel Webster Hwy
Stratham: 151 Portsmouth Avenue (Rt. 33)
Lebanon: 50 Mechanic Street
Laconia: 664 Main Street
Milford: 42 South Street
Concord: 47 North Main Street
Boston: 145 Tremont Street
Salem: 356 South Broadway
Rochester: 41 North Main Street
All tickets are first come, first serve and do not guarantee entry. Reservations and holding of tickets are not allowed and must be obtained either online or in-person. Every person will be required to submit full name, telephone number, e-mail address and street address when obtaining tickets. No more than 5 tickets may be obtained by any one person and a unique name must be provided for each. For further information or to answer to questions, please call 603-369-4945.

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!!! Breaking !!!

Just got the news from a VERY informed source (H/T: G) - Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, Senator McCain's Vice-President running mate is coming to Laconia!

It's official now. Sarah Palin will be at the Weirs on Wednesday directly in front of the Mt. Washing building. It is open to the public starting at noon. Expect long lines getting through the Secret Service so get here early. This info can be posted on the 'Grok or elsewhere

Call if you have questions.

(H/T: Greg)

Details are sketchy right now - as I get more, I'll update this post. So far:

Place: Down at the Weirs at the Mt. Washington building (the railroad depot).
Date: Wednesday, October 15.
Time: Noon
Parking: at the Weirs Drive-in (across the street)

Caution: attendees will be screen before getting "in the area" - and only 1 spot to do it. Think lines....long lines....

More later!

Yippee!!!!

(cross posted at GraniteGrok)

Belknap County Republican Picnic - Sept 6, 2008

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:30:55 -0500

UPDATE:

Inclement weather (er, Hurricane Hanna) is expected to make its way up the coast this weekend. Please know that we may have to end early as the forecast is for rain in the afternoon.

Please check back often in case the Picnic is delayed until the rain date (Sunday). However, please know that the weather, as of now, is being forecast to be worse than Saturday.

A determination will be made on Friday. Please let our friends and ticket holders know!

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The Belknap County Republicans are happy to announce their annual picnic to be held at the Gunstock Mountain Resort (Gilford, NH). Come for a sky high experience when you ride to the top of Gunstock ski area and enjoy the lovely vistas. Get high again as you listen to your Republicans that want to represent you!

Come out and show support for your candidates! And of course, great picnic food as well!

Schedule:

11am - 12:30pm     Lift Rides to the top of the mountain!
12 noon                 BBQ Lunch
1pm                      Speeches by the candidates - and the time to meet and grill them!

Tickets are $25 each. To purchase, contact:

Bill Tobin
Stephen Nedeau
Frank Tilton

(Rain date is Sunday, Sept 7)