Wow. This is awesome. This self-sufficient community will grow its own food and create its own renewable energy. I wish we could do this in New Hampshire! https://www.facebook.com/NowThisFuture/videos/1164725853568593/ In a crisis, our grocery stores only have enough food for 3 days. We need to start looking at ways of making our country more food efficient, …
Ice Cream Social – Make new friends!
“There are no strangers, only friends you have not met yet.” ~William Butler Yeats Come make new friends at the Ice Cream Social to Meet the Candidates, hosted by Salem candidates for the NH House: Bonnie4Salem Sean Lewis for New Hampshire & Carla Billingham for NH House of Representatives We will be at Peach Tree Farm, …
What a Turkey!
What a turkey! And, no, I’m not talking about a politician … right now, anyway! This parent and baby decided to take a stroll through my backyard this afternoon. Many people think of Salem as a city, but here in my yard we have a wild life refuge. We have birds. Lots of them, and a wide variety, …
Ice Cream Social
Which local non-profit should receive the proceeds from the Ice Cream Social to Meet the Candidates on Wednesday, August 3. Please give suggestions on each of our Facebook pages. One per candidate’s page! Carla Billingham for NH House of Representatives Sean Lewis for New Hampshire Bonnie4Salem For more details, see: bit.ly/SalemIceCreamSocial
Black.Lives.Matter.
Ok, I said it. I could think it, and not say it. I know it’s controversial. But I just woke up. (About time.) And this is too important to not say. Black lives matter. I know. ALL lives matter. That’s true. They do. Blue lives matter. Also, true. But if you don’t “get” the expression “Black Lives …
Ozone
Using sound environmental practices, like eliminating CFCs (or chlorofluorocarbons) we are improving Mother Earth. The ozone hole over Antartica has shrunk by 1.5 square million miles since it’s peak in 2000. This proves that collective action can lead to an eco-friendly future. We can win this fight to protect our environment. What are you doing for …
Happy Birthday, America!
July 4. Independence Day. Hotdogs, hamburgers, family, friends, parades, fireworks. But let us not forget what we are celebrating. Freedom! Sure, today is not Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day, but, while you celebrate, be sure to take at least a moment to reflect and thank those who gave us our freedom. Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless …
Contaminated Water – Update 3
The NHDES website reports that 21 wells have been sampled in Salem, and 11 more are scheduled to be tested shortly. Few results are available. The PFS Sampling Results report, updated July 1, shows results from only one system in Salem. NHDES reports that the bedrock wells system identified as Autumn Woodsserving 180 people, was …
(((ECHO)))
Why (((Echo))) on Twitter? I didn’t know, so I looked it up. I found several articles, but liked this one the best. Or, hated it the most: http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/05/people-are-putting-echoes-around-their-names-on-twitter-heres-why-5925002/ In brief: For a while, white nationalists, neo-Nazis and anti-Semites – groups largely now part of the disturbing ‘alt-right’ movement – have been putting three sets of brackets around …
Contaminated Water – Update 2
I’m really happy to share that there is no real update this week on the chemical contamination found in monitoring wells in the vicinity of the LL&S Landfill at 87 Lowell Road, Salem. There were issues with E.coli at Salem beach sites earlier in the month at Captain’s Pond. At the last test, on June 13, Captain’s Pond’s levels …
Contaminated Water – Update 1
Background The LL&S Landfill at 87 Lowell Road (near Hedgehog Pond and the ICEnter) has had several fires, dating back to the mid-1980s, including a major, 5-alarm fire, in September 2015. Fire fighters may have used an aqueous film forming foam, (AFFF) at some of these fires. AFFF’s are very efficient at smothering fires, especially flammable liquid fires. …
Contaminated Water Found in Salem
Contaminated water issues have been making the news across the country, including several nearby towns. Now, according to the town website, at least one location here in Salem has elevated Levels of PFOA and PFOS. PUBLIC NOTICE Elevated Levels of PFOA and PFOS Found at LL&S Landfill Posted on: June 3, 2016 – 5:53pm …
It is official!
Today I filed to have my name on the ballot for September’s primary on September 13, and in the general election on November 8. I am running to fill one of the nine seats in the NH House from Salem (Rockingham 8). Filing with me were Carla Billingham and Sean Lewis. Some of our friends …
Hello, Salem!
Thanks for stopping by! After a great deal of consideration, I have decided to run for one of the nine positions as NH State Rep for the Town of Salem. (Rockingham 08). I will be filing my application with the Salem Town Clerk’s Office on Friday, June 3. Joining me will be two other worthy …