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Governor Chris Sununu is digging in as the budget process moves forward. The House recently passed its version of the budget that uses the surplus for an increase in permanent program funding as opposed to Sununu’s attempt to fund one-time projects the Democrats have said are ‘pork projects.’ The New Hampshire Governor sent out a letter to Department Heads yesterday as they begin meeting with the Senate to give their input on the budget. The open letter reminded Department Heads to advocate for ‘appropriate spending levels,’ in their budgets and asked that they keep any additional funding requests realistic to ensure the State avoids operational deficits in the future. The letter also warned that an irresponsible budget would be vetoed and asked Department Heads to be prepared for a continuing resolution on the State budget for 2019.

After receiving a tip on Saturday, April 6^th, Conway Police discovered that a mobile home at 18 Colbath Street in Conway was being used primarily to grow marijuana. Officers report the mobile home had sophisticated lighting, ventilation and filtration set up to create a favorable environment for the many plants seized during the raid. The manufacturing of marijuana is a felony in New Hampshire. Daniel Davis, who was found on scene, was immediately taken into custody on the charge of manufacturing of marijuana. Investigators say they later learned of the involvement of another man they identify as Greydon Turner, who was also taken into custody this morning (4/8/19) on the charge of manufacturing marijuana. Both suspects were bailed and are expected to be in Carroll County Superior Court on April 18^th.

The Manchester VA Medical Center will pilot the Department of Veteran’s Affairs effort to turn their VA Hospitals into High Reliability Organizations. VA Manchester Medical Center director Alfred Montoya Jr says, “We are proud to be selected as first in the nation to lead VHA’s journey to High Reliability.” High Reliability Organizations, as a concept, started with complex environments such as aviation and nuclear energy and put procedures in place that maximize safety and minimize harm. The Department of Veterans affairs says this will empower Veterans and their family caregivers, along with employees that work directly with Veterans, to make decisions and impact improvements within the system. Once the system has been implemented at the Manchester VA, 17 other facilities nationwide are slated to follow. The Manchester VA will be holding an informational fair from 10-2 this Friday at the North Conway Grand Hotel.

Soon to be former Executive Director of the Conway Area Humane Society Virginia Moore has announced her resignation of the non-profit. Moore made first mention of the decision in a social media post this past Saturday saying, “The shelter and I have decided that we are going in different directions and it is best to part ways.” She also made note of all the people she wanted to thank for the 14 year journey and stated that she wished the best to all the staff who, “dedicate their lives to walking, cleaning up after, feeding and loving the cats and dogs who end up in the shelter’s care through no fault of their own.” Today the Conway Area Humane Society’s facebook page made its own announcement thanking Virginia for her tireless dedication and explaining they didn’t announce her resignation until now so that she could make the announcement on her own in her own way.