Tony Zore sits down with Finn Mahoney to discuss a fundraising dinner this coming Monday (2/25) at the Preserve in Chocorua from 5:30-7:30pm. The event will benefit No More Deaths and Bike & Build.
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After a string of animal cruelty incidents over the last two years such as the Great Danes in Wolfeboro, the Labrador Retrievers in Marlborough, the Shepherds in Alexandria & Bristol, or the Cocker Spaniels in Dover, the Humane Society is hoping for some reform from New Hampshire. Lindsay Hamrick, the Humane Society’s New Hampshire Senior State Director, says the society fully backs SB161. The bill would clarify the definition of a pet vendor as an animal shelter, rescue, pet store, or breeder which transfers more than 20 live animals or birds used customarily as pets per year. Hamrick says clarifying that definition alone would go a long way in giving authorities the ability to oversee and react to situations immediately rather than having to wait until conditions for the animals have deteriorated into abuse.
Also being debated is HB688, a bill with more extensive changes. Hamrick says that the Humane Society hasn’t endorsed that measure but is interested in the debate surrounding it. She says that while the Humane Society doesn’t support HB688 at this time, they do like that it reinserts a law that was accidentally repealed that requires any animal transferred in New Hampshire to receive a health certificate signed by a NH Veterinarian that would verify that the animal is free from disease. She also says the Human Society is interested in a health certificate database that would be created by HB688 under the Department of Agriculture so they can better track the transfer of animals and ensure appropriate licensing is enforced.
Critics of HB688 point to the bill’s definition of a, ‘Hobby Breeder,’ which would involve people who transfer between 1 and 30 animal(s) per year. This provision would require almost anyone who transfers an animal to be registered under the Department of Agriculture. Hamrick says that the wide ranging impact of that provision has raised a lot of opposition. Click Here to find your legislative officials if you wish to contact them about these bills.
Authorities say a juvenile has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in shocking events out of Madison, New Hampshire this past weekend. Officers responded to a call at around 6:40 Friday evening (2/15) to reportedly find Melissa Hatch dead. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds including deep wounds to the neck according to the autopsy’s Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Jennie V. Duval. Ms. Hatch was 42. Since the suspect is a juvenile, Police cannot give additional information about the individual that has been arrested at this time. Attorney General Gordon MacDonald’s office says the investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information on the homicide is asked to call New Hampshire State Police Sgt. Marc Beaudoin at 603-223-8678.
The community of Madison and the surrounding area is rallying in response to this tragedy. Friends have started a GoFundMe account for Melissa, nicknamed ‘Missy,’ and the children she left behind. The account, which can be found HERE, features donations and posts from family, friends, and people who have just been generally moved by the story. Media outlet InfoNH reports that the family dog was also injured in the attack and may have been trying to help defend the victim. River, a long-hair chihuahua, presumably sustained injuries during the attack. Since then, she has been through surgery and is in recovery. Donations can be made for River’s medical bills at THIS GoFundMe page.
The 9th Annual Cupcake Battle was a huge success! The Annual benefit for Mt. Washington Valley Promotions sold out yesterday as hungry attendees tried an assortment of miniature cupcakes and determined which they liked best. There were eighteen total bakers competing in four separate categories: Spencer Kelly was best child baker. Hannah Thelemarck won best Teen Baker. Bette Muise took the award for best home baker, and Julie Tavares of Batter Up became a three time champion when she was awarded the win for the Professional baker category. Mt. Washington Valley Promotions Executive Director Lisa Dufault noted that it was the largest number of professional competitors in the event’s history. She says the event took in roughly $3,000, which is a little over $2,400 for the non-profit after the prize money is deducted. Event organizers are already looking forward to next year with the hopes that it will be as big.
Ms. Mount Washington Valley, MacKenzie Herlihy, presents the Teen Baker award to Hannah Thelemarck.
Mr. Mount Washington Valley, Nate Sawyer, presents the Best Child Baker prize to Spencer Kelly.
Bette Muise (left) won the Best Home Baker prize while competing against her cousin Lorraine Holt (right).
US Representative Chris Pappas took to the floor of the House of Representatives to criticize the Wayfair Decision yesterday. The Supreme Court decision allows States to tax sales to people within their States, even if the business selling the product is located elsewhere. Representative Pappas cites his visit to the Mt. Washington Valley and specifically White Mountain Puzzlers and Lupine Pet in his criticism. Pappas says the decision threatens to shut down the internet sales of many New Hampshire businesses because they are unprepared to take on the sales tax burden of other States across the country.
Governor Chris Sununu submitted his budget proposal to the legislature this morning. The New Hampshire Governor highlighted the budget had no new taxes of any kind and did not raise fees, commenting that government budgets should operate under the same fiscal constraints balancing revenues with expenditures as household budgets. Some highlights of the budget include:
The Governor also proposed fully legalizing sports betting to raise additional revenues and the creation of a Council of Responsible Gaming to help those with gambling addictions.
