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New Hampshire Has IssuesTown Moderator and Town Meeting (...Day?) with Sara PersechinoWhat exactly happens at a New Hampshire town meeting? Hopkinton Town Moderator Sara Persechino breaks down how town meeting (day? night?) works, what a moderator does, and why local democracy matters.Liz regrets not making the joke, "it's like 10,000 brooms when all you need is a street sweeper." The show notes will have to do. New episodes on Tuesdays.Become a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episodes!Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com
2026-02-2442 minNew Hampshire Has IssuesCongress with Congresswoman Maggie GoodlanderNew Hampshire has issues, but what about Congress? Liz and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander talk about it all: the US Constitution, war powers, John McCain, post offices, what to do at the holidays if your family's views are vastly different than your own...Pairs well with Niko Papakonstantis’ episode about Select Boards and Property TaxesNew episodes coming in 2026!Become a monthly supporter of the showHave an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.comLinks:Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander's Constituent Ser...
2025-12-2331 minNew Hampshire Has IssuesTowns, Property Taxes, and a Street Sweeper (maybe) with Niko PapakonstantisWhat the heck is a "warrant article" and what does it have to do with property taxes? Should you go to a deliberative session? (yes!) Okay, fine, but what is it? Liz talks with Niko Papakonstantis, the Chair of the Exeter Select Board, about what issues towns face when New Hampshire and the federal government cut services and funding.Niko asks Liz what folks have against street sweepers. Liz asks Niko what "work-life balance" means.New episodes on Tuesdays.Become a supporter of the show --> this h...
2025-10-2839 min