New Hampshire

NH State House leaders take new safety precautions after Minnesota shooting

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12 months ago

June 16, 2025

NH State House leaders take new safety precautions after Minnesota shooting

The New Hampshire legislature is taking fresh safety precautions in the wake of the shootings of two state lawmakers in Minnesota, including the temporary removal of the home addresses of every legislator – 24 Senators and 400 House members – from the state’s website.

The security changes were announced in a memo sent to lawmakers Saturday by Terry Pfaff, the General Court’s Chief Operating Officer. Pfaff told lawmakers that Chris Vetter, the General Court’s Security Director, asked state and local police to make themselves aware of where legislators live, and urged them to take steps to protect themselves.

“I would suggest you stay continuously vigilant while going about your daily routines. Your situational awareness is your best tool for your personal safety. If you see something that doesn’t look or feel right say something. In doubt, err on the side of safety,” Pfaff wrote.

The call for increased vigilance comes as House and Senate negotiators are working to reach deals on a number of still pending bills, including the state budget.

In a statement Monday, the leaders of the House and Senate said security is their main concern as lawmakers are meeting in Concord for session ending negotiations on a host of issues, including the state budget.

“We are taking the necessary precautions to keep New Hampshire lawmakers safe,” House Speaker Sherman Packard and Senate President Sharon Carson said in a joint statement.

“Right now, security is our top priority as our elected officials are finishing up their session work and we will continue to work on keeping the General Court safe for everyone.”

In his memo, Pfaff emphasized that lawmakers could further that goal by working to ensure tense situations don’t get more inflamed.

“As a public official you will have many encounters with those who you represent. Some of those encounters may be uncomfortable, some may cross the line of decency. Be prepared to de-escalate,” Pfaff said.

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Drivers And Passengers OK After 3 Vehicles Collide On Clinton Street In Bow

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2 hours ago

June 1, 2026

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Drivers And Passengers OK After 3 Vehicles Collide On Clinton Street In Bow

BOW, NH — Bow police and fire and rescue teams were sent to a crash on Sunday afternoon, not far from a previous crash earlier this month.

At 2:30 p.m., Concord Fire Alarm reported a crash involving multiple vehicles not far from the intersection of Page Road and Clinton Street. About 10 minutes later, a battalion commander told dispatch there were three vehicles involved and two patients were being evaluated. Dispatch asked if EMTs needed a retone for an engine, and the commander said, “Yeah, why don’t you send them.”

News 603 posted a video from the crash scene on Facebook, linked here.

Just before 3 p.m., EMTs cleared the scene after reporting the patients refused transport.

The crash site was not far from a crash on May 1 that sent one driver to Concord Hospital. In July 2024, a fatal motorcycle accident, which took the life of Joseph Kasper of Weare, occured not far from the location of Sunday’s crash.

Not long after, Concord Fire and Rescue teams were sent to a downed tree on Merrimack Street by School Street.

The tree was knocked down after a small storm moved through the region around 2:45 p.m.

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Photo Exhibit | Art Talk | Crew Competition | Nashua Genealogy Club | More: Week Ahead Events

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13 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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Photo Exhibit | Art Talk | Crew Competition | Nashua Genealogy Club | More: Week Ahead Events

NASHUA, NH — Here is the week ahead roundup.

Get out, New Hampshire.

Event listings are free on one Patch site. You can share your calendar info on other community sites for a modest fee, starting at 25 cents per day. To get started, visit the Events link on the front page of all Patch sites. Statewide calendar roundups are published on most Sundays and Wednesdays. Visit any of the 223 New Hampshire Patch Event sites (patch.com/map/new-hampshire) for updated listings.

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Let’s Talk Nature: The Value of Conserved Land

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23 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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Let’s Talk Nature: The Value of Conserved Land

Join us for a community conversation exploring how land conservation supports thriving communities, healthy ecosystems, and local economies. Recent research from Maine highlights the growing economic value of conserved lands — from supporting recreation, forestry, agriculture, and tourism to protecting clean water, storing carbon, and strengthening climate resilience. The findings reveal something important: protecting natural landscapes is not only good for the environment, but also for the people and communities that depend on them.

Together, we’ll explore what this research means both regionally and here at home. How do conserved lands shape our quality of life, local economy, and sense of place? How can communities balance growth, conservation, and long-term sustainability? And what role can each of us play in protecting the landscapes that support both nature and people?

At each “Let’s Talk Nature” gathering, we share a short article in advance and come together for an informal, welcoming discussion. Each session stands on its own, and everyone is welcome. No expertise needed. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to listen and share. Drinks and cookies provided.

Read this session’s article: Conserved Land in Maine has Growing Economic Power

Grey Rocks Conservation Center

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM on Wed, 1 Jul 2026