This past week a major disaster was averted at the Deerfield Transfer Station when a fire broke out in the main trash container. Although it is unclear exactly what caused the fire, there have been issues in the past which provide some clues. According to Lenny Mandigo, transfer station director, there have been incidents where people have propped their cigarettes on the rail surrounding the container and the cigarettes have fallen in while lit. [more]

Purple Finch--The NH State Bird Maureen Mann 10.MAY.08 The May 7 session of the New Hampshire House dealt with some Senate bills which had previously passed both houses, but which then went to the Committee on Finance before returning again to the whole House of Representatives. The bills usually had amendments which saw major discussion. The amendments will be considered within the discussion below. Votes on the amendments fell in line with the final votes so they are not discussed separately. For specific details on the bills, amendments and votes visit amendments and votes visit NHhouse. [more]

A new analysis of government data shows that Americans who get health insurance for their families through their jobs have seen their premiums increase ten times faster than their income in recent years. [more]

Deb Boisvert 10.MAY.08 Forum Volunteers, Christina Nelson, Rebecca Rule and Deb Boisvert are piloting a weekly news program on public access television. The show will be first shown on the channels that serve Deerfield and Northwood, with hopes to add Nottingham and Candia soon. [more]

Judi Lindsey 10.MAY.08 The RecyclaBulls, an acting group from the Winnipesaukee Players recently presented a play on recycling to first through fourth graders at the Moore school in Candia. [more]

State Representative John Reagan will continue to be available on line at john.reagan@juno.com and by phone at 463-3009 24/7 answering service for any constituent questions or requests for assistance in matters at the state, county or town level.

The Forum has been featured in the April 2008 issue of Citizen Journalism and Newspaper Sites: The Revolution will be Uploaded published by the Newspaper Association of America. There is a great picture of former State Representative and Deerfield Selectman Joe Stone on page 5.