March 4, 2009

FROM: DEBORA B. PIGNATELLI, Executive Councilor

Concord, NH - Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting March 4, 2009 that might be of interest to District Five constituents.

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009 in the State House, Concord, NH.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized that Captain Alyn L. Theriault, Milford, NH, be confirmed for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. Congratultions!

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized to make unencumbered payments to reimburse local public safety and health organizations for the actual costs of participating in series of public health emergency preparedness exercises in May 2009 at a cost not to exceed $57,500. Effective May 1, 2009 through August 29, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with Contoocook Valley Transportation Company, Peterborough, NH, to develop and implement a volunteer driver program providing accessible transportation to people with disabilities in the eastern Monadnock region in the amount not to exceed $55,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Late Item

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized the Department to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua involving $50,907,000.00 and delineating duties and responsibilities of both State and the municipality for providing funding and services necessary for completing the project known as “Broad Street Parkway”. Effective upon G&C approval though June 30, 2014. 80% Federal funds, 20% City of Nashua

Tabled Item #23 (Remains on the Table)
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES (TABLED AT 2-18-09 G&C Meeeting)
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth voted to table the request of the Division of Arts to accept and expend $10,000 from the Nashua Community College for the Percent for Arts Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Donated Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Claudette L. Mahar, Amherst, NH, Community College System of New Hampshire
William E. Roberts, Hinsdale, NH, Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission

Please Note:
For information on the Federal Stimulus Program please visit: www.nh.gov/recovery

Represents the cities and towns of Amherst, Brookline, Dunbarton, Fitzwilliam, Goffstown, Greenville, Hinsdale, Hollis, Jaffrey, Keene, Lyndeborough, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, New Boston, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Sharon, Swanzey, Temple, Troy, Wilton, and Winchester.
For additional information on the cities and towns in this district, go to www.nh.gov/municipal/.