June 17, 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 June 17, 2009 that might be of interest to District Five constituents.

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2009 on the UNH Campus, Durham, NH.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,428. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,107 on or after July 1, 2009 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized to accept ARRA funds in the amount of $5,081,000 from the National Guard Bureau for the purpose of building improvements for NHNG Facilities. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $628,358 from the Office of Energy and Planning as part of the US Department of Energy, for the State Energy Programs formula grant. (2) Further Authorized to establish the full-time temporary positions as detailed in letter dated May 29, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Agency Income. ARRA funds – 100% Federal. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee Approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Springfield, VT, for professional electrical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds – 100% Federal.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with CMK, Manchester, NH, for professional architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to amend a lease agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-18-09, item #15), for 8,998 square feet of office space located in the Hillsborough County Courthouse, Manchester, NH, by increasing the amount by $41,098.41 from $109,595.76 for a total of $150,694.17. Effective July 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with A. J. Deshardins Roofing Co., Inc., Exeter, NH, for Roof Replacement and Repairs – Army National Guard, Statewide (Nashua, Portsmouth, Somersworth and Keene), for a total price not to exceed $349,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $35,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $384,000. 100% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with H. L. Turner Group Inc., Concord, NH, for professional Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department for an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Pellowe Construction LLC, Alton, NH, for the New Toilet Building, Gilson Pond, Monadnock State Park, for a total price not to exceed $289,700. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $28,970 for unanticipated expense. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Jaffery, for the project “Squantum Village Survey” in the amount of $7,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Goffstown for the project “Historic District Area Form for Potential Grasmere Historic District” in the amount of $5,260. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,058,641 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women titled STOP Violence Against Women under the ARRA 2009 to be utilized to improve the state’s response to women in NH who are victims of violent crime. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,253,755 from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, to be utilized to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. (2)Further Authorized to create three new positions as detailed in letter dated June 2, 2009 for the purpose of enhancing services at the NH Department of Justice. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through February 28, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $587,000 from the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA, Victims of Crime Act Grant Program to be utilized to support programs that provide direct services to victims of crime. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $60,301 from the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA Victims of Crime Act Victim Compensation Grant Program, to be utilized to provide financial assistance to innocent victims of crime who suffered financial losses due to their victimization. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Attorney Elyse S. Alkalay, Nashua, for the purpose of providing professional legal services relative to the Help America Vote Act in the amount of $93,000. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Transfers from other agencies (Federal).

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorized to renew a lease agreement with Key Road Associates, Keene, NH, for rental of 4,800 square feet of office space located in Keene, NH, for a total cost of $172,656. Effective August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with LSJ Electrical Contractors LLC, Goffstown, NH, for electrical services at NHES’s offices statewide in the amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend $2,242,944 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor for the purpose of improving unemployment compensation benefit and tax operations. Effective upon G&C approval. (2) Further Authorized to establish six full-time temporary positions through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend $1,617,171 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor for the purpose of providing reemployment services to connect unemployment insurance claimants to employment and training opportunities that will facilitate their reentry to employment as well as to provide labor market information. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. (2)Further Authorized to establish nine part-time temporary positions through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the price by $274,140 from $1,874,589 to $2,148,729, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010 from March 24, 2010. 90% Federal, 10% Capital – General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Family Assistance
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH (previously amended by G&C on 5-21-08, item #83), to provide translation and interpretation services, by increasing the cost by $94,963 from $611,767 to $706,730, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to enter into an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, to procure the services of a local organization to serve as a regional sponsoring site for the NH public Health Network in an amount not to exceed $95,000. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 84% Federal, 16% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $246,197.79 for fifty-four Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Developmental Services
Authorized Bureau of Development Services to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $3,084,726. (2)Further Authorized advance payment maximum of 1/12 the contract price. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 92% Federal, 8% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Development Services to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $2,201,094. (2) Further Authorized advance payment maximum of 1/12 the contract price. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 87% Federal, 13% General Funds.
Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH to provide family support services for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions and their families in the total amount of $69,350. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Developmental Services, Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Gateways Services, Nashua, NH, to provide family support services for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions and their families in the total amount of $69,350. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Developmental Services, Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Gateways Services, Nashua, NH, to provide family support services for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions and their families in the total amount of $69,350. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #193), to maintain a regional substance abuse prevention infrastructure, by increasing the price by $367,466.25 from $587,946 to $955,412.25, and by extending the completion date to September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with United Way of Greater Nashua, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #194), to maintain a regional substance abuse prevention infrastructure, by increasing the price by $402,027.50 from $643,244 to $1,045,271.50, and by extending the completion date to September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Creating Positive change, Peterborough, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services in an amount not to exceed $109,154. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 67% Federal, 33% General Funds.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with Crispin’s House Inc., Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #222), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $21,437 from $49,446 to $70,833, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Therese Charest, Nashua, NH, to provide representative payee services in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Disability Determination Unit
    Authorized Bureau of Medical Services, Disability Determination Unit to enter into an agreement with Susan T. Clark, RN, New Boston, NH to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for an amount not to exceed $20,800. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through to June 30, 2010.   75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Medical Services, Disability Determination Unit to enter into an agreement with Marie Cote, RN, Merrimack, NH to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for an amount not to exceed $31,200. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through to June 30, 2010.   75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $120,305. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $20,248. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend an agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #146), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of the Monadnock Region, to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Assistance Program services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services, by increasing the amount by $215,248.52 from $925,295.77 to $1,140,544.29. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 52% Federal, 48% General Funds.
Authorized to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #145), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of Sullivan County, to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Assistance Program services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services, by increasing the amount by $195,534.23 from $871,581.48 to $1,067,115.71. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 52% Federal, 48% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with St. Joseph Community Services Inc., Merrimack, NH, to provide Nutrition, Transportation and Community Elder Support Services in an amount not to exceed $1,734,665.69. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 55% Federal, 45% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide financial management services that will support the goals and objectives of the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization pilot project entitled Transitions in Caregiving Support Program, the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Cooperative Agreement demonstration grant funded by AoA, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders general funds in an amount not to exceed $375,000. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with VNA at HSC Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Homemaker, Nutrition, Adult In-Home Care, Transportation, Community Elder Support Services, Adult Day Services, Home Health Aide, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care Services in an amount not to exceed $1,938,345.16. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 49% Federal, 51% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, to provide Homemaker, Home Health Aide, Adult In-Home Care, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care Services in an amount not to exceed $297,699.72. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 46% Federal, 54% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Keene Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Keene, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $103,552.56. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to utilize interpreter services at public meetings or forums, and Authorized unencumbered payments for services to a total cumulative amount not to exceed $38,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.
Authorized to exercise a renewal option with Mary Beth LaSalle, Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G& Con 11-19-08, item #157), to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered an approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $656,879 for adult basic education/ESL, English Language/Civics Education classes and training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults coordinated from the Nashua Adult Learning Center, the Learning Center Annex in Nashua and in students’ homes. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with EdTech Associates Inc., Amherst, NH to implement the Math Science Partnership Project entitled Science4All-Phase II, by providing professional development and leadership in science education in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered in lieu of withholding the 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to exercise a renewal option to grant funds to Rivier College, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on1-16-08, item #169), to continue the Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Project, Developing a Cadre of Teacher-Leaders in Elementary and Middle School Science Phase II, to improve teaching and learning in elementary and middle school science in the amount of $102,000. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010 with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to conduct a three day professional development experience titled Mathematics & Science Summer Learning Experience focusing on the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in grades K through 12 to be held at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua in an amount not to exceed $30,000. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a contract with Radisson Hotel Nashua, NH to host the three day institute in an amount not to exceed $30,000. (3)Further Authorized to make payment in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for services. Effective July 27-29, 2009. 100% Federal Funds
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rivier College, to reform and improve pre-services personnel preparation in the areas of literacy instruction, positive behavior interventions and supports, and secondary transition supports for students with emotional/behavior challenges in an amount not to exceed $14,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for an additional three fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.  #
Authorized to contract with Shannon Harken in the amount of $12,000 to pay for services as presenter of the Response to Intervention with Fidelity Conference being held on July 7-9, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is sooner, through July 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to enter into a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $1,109,366. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a contract with Unifirst Corporation, Nashua, NH, for providing uniforms to certain employees in the amount of $25,259.52. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a sole source contract with Contoocook Valley Transportation Company, Peterborough, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-4-09, item #68), to continue the development and implementation of a volunteer driver program providing transportation to people with disabilities and to establish a rideshare program for residents in the eastern Monadnock region, by increasing the price by $89,253 from $55,000 to $144,253. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $299,975. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene (previously amended by G&C on 9-17-08, item #86), for planning activities, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009.
Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company of Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Donald Hampton, Meredith, NH, and also Diane Knauss, Meredith, NH in the amount of $51,035. Effective uponG&C approval through October 2, 2009.
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with VNA @ HCS Inc., Keene, NH, for transportation services for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the City of Keene for an amount not to exceed $593,162. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 98% Federal, 2% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a contract with Powers Generator Service LLC, Swanzey, NH, for the inspection, preventative maintenance and emergency repair work on two generators located on the Sarah Long Bridge for an amount not to exceed $22,967. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Highway Funds. 
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH for pavement rehabilitation on approximately 5.4 miles of I-93 between Exit 14 (Bridge Street) and just south of Exit 17 on the basis of a low bid of $7,272,324.36. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $363,616.22 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus - ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New York Bituminous Products Corp. Chester, NY, for pavement rehabilitation on I-393 in the City of Concord and the Town of Pembroke between the bridge over NHRR and Constitution Avenue and the junction of NH 9 in Chichester on the basis of a low bid of $894,478. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $89,447.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stimulus - ARRA Funds.

LATE ITEMS

Approved Late Item:

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Winchester in the amount of $3,400,000 to finance Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.
      Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Chesterfield in the amount of $43,500 to finance Wares Grove Beach Septic Systems. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.
      Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Farmington in the amount of $2,100,000 to finance the design and construction of Rapid Infiltration Basins. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.
Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Wolfeboro in the amount of $2,000,000 to finance Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 and 2 Improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 54% CWSRF, 11% Capital, 35% Federal ARRA funds.
Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Seabrook in the amount of $5,000,000 to finance the Water System Improvement Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 39.6% DWSRF, 10.4% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.
      Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the City of Berlin in the amount of $3,000,000 to finance Water Main Replacement Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 39.6% DWSRF, 10.4% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.
    Requested Item. Approval of the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard to the financing of certain capital expenditures and the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness in connection with The Cheshire Medical Center, Keene NH. This item is submitted pursuant to a request by the New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority.

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

Gregory T. Martin, Keene, NH to the Ballot Law Commission
Fred S. Parker, Keene, NH to the Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission

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/.