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2 Weirs Beach businesses hit by burglars
LACONIA — Police are investigating a burglary at the Winnipesaukee Pier that occurred sometime between midnight and 6 a.m. Friday morning. Police said an alarm sound at the restaurant at 2 a.m. and two officers went to investigate. They called the person listed as someone who can respond to an alarm but said the person declined to come down. Officer said they checked the building to make sure no one was in the building and all the doors and win-
dows were secured. Police said an undisclosed amount of cash and change was taken. Laconia Police logs also recorded a second burglary at the Weirs Beach Water Slide that was reported to them at 9:33 a.m. Friday morning. Police said they do not know if the two burglaries are related. Anyone with any information about either burglaries is asked to call the Laconia Police at 524-5252 or the Greater Laconia Crime Line at 524-1717.
BULGER from page 2 posed immunity was not a legal defense to crimes including murder. “I understand, sir, if you disagree with it,” Casper replied. Family members of Bulger’s alleged murder victims looked dejected over his decision not to take the stand. Patricia Donahue, the widow of one alleged victim, yelled “you’re a coward!” while Bulger was speaking. “If you think you had an unfair trial, then get up there and tell all,” she said outside the courtroom afterward. “I am so disappointed in this whole trial. I thought that at least he would be man enough to get up there.” Bulger, 83, is on trial in a broad racketeering indictment that accuses him of participating in 19 murders in the 1970s and ‘80s as leader of the Winter Hill Gang. He has pleaded not guilty. He fled Boston in 1994 and was one of the nation’s most wanted fugitives until he was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2011. O’Sullivan, who died in 2009, headed the New England Organized Crime Strike Force and was known for his aggressive pursuit of cases against local Mafia leaders, Bulger’s rivals. Outside the courthouse, Carney said Bulger was describing an agreement
he claims he had with O’Sullivan under which “in return for assuring that Jeremiah O’Sullivan would not be killed, O’Sullivan promised him that he would not be prosecuted for as long as O’Sullivan was head of the strike force.” Carney did not elaborate, but Bulger seemed to be implying that O’Sullivan’s life was in danger because of his pursuit of the Mafia. After Bulger made his remarks, the defense rested its case. Prosecutors and Bulger’s lawyers are scheduled to make their closing arguments to the jury Monday. The jury is expected to begin deliberations Tuesday. Earlier Friday, former Bulger hit man John Martorano was called as a witness by Bulger’s lawyers. Martorano had spent days on the witness stand earlier in the trial, describing what he said was Bulger’s role in a string of murders, including some he orchestrated, others he helped with and some he committed himself. Bulger’s lawyers called Martorano to challenge testimony by Bulger’s former partner, Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi, about the killing of Flemmi’s girlfriend Debra Davis. Flemmi had said he watched as Bulger strangled Davis. When pressed by Bulger’s attorney Friday, Martorano acknowledged that Flemmi had once told him he killed Davis. “He said it was an accident — he strangled her,” Martorano said, describing a telephone call he had with Flemmi in 1981 after Davis disappeared. At the time, Martorano was a fugitive hiding in Florida.
from preceding page it. There are issues facing this country right now that have the potential to permanently derail it, like the Affordable Health Care Act and amnesty. And no one’s listening. And there’s no one to turn to. Have a nice day. Hillarie Goldstein Franklin
ALTON SCHOOL DISTRICT – Alton, NH INVITATION TO BID – New Septic System Construction SAU #72 will receive sealed bids for the construction of a new septic system at Alton Central School, 41 School Street, Alton, NH. The contractor will install a new septic system in accordance with a NHDES approved septic design by Varney Engineering, Alton, NH. Project to be completed by August 21, 2013 in terms of the executed contract. Bids will be received until 11:00AM prevailing time on August 9, 2013 at the SAU #72 office, 252 Suncook Valley Road, Alton. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and designated as “Septic System Bid – Alton Central School.” Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2013 at 10:00 am at Alton Central School. Copies of the building documents will be made available at Monday’s mandatory pre-bid meeting.
Local woman spearheads raising of $13k to build New Hampton Fitness Trail By michAel Kitch
NEW HAMPTON — In January, Pat Schlesinger, moved by concern at the incidence of childhood obesity and for the health of senior citizens, approached the Board of Selectmen about blazing a fitness trail financed solely by private contributions. Given a green light, Schlesinger convened a citizens committee and the Selectboard established an expendable trust fund. Last week, the board accepted more than $13,000 raised by the committee and authorized the purchase of the 20 fitness stations with an eye to opening the trail and authorized the purchase of the stations with an eye to opening the trail by autumn. The trail, a loop of of a little more than half-a-mile, will meander through 99.4 wooded acres, beginning near the foot of Fire House Lane and leading to an overlook on the Pemigewasset River before circling back to its starting point. The fitness stations, each designed to performance a particular exercise, will range along the trail at appropriate intervals. The stations have been ordered at a cost $10,070, and are expected to be delivered in four to six weeks. A second hiking loop of more than a mile, con-
necting with the fitness trail, is also planned for the site. Town Administrator Barbara Lucas said that in the meantime Shaun Lagueux, professional forester, will begin marking the trail and locating the stations in anticipation of cutting the trail. Already many have volunteered to assist with the construction of the trail. So far the committee has raised $13,080, just shy of its initial goal of $13,500, with the aim of collecting at least $16,000 to fund future improvements and maintenance. Schlesinger said that the generosity of both individual and corporate donors, along with offers of in kind contributions, has been impressive. Lucas said that Alex Ray of the Common Man Restaurants has donated $500 and offered to match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to another $500. “People tell me they love the project,” said Schlesinger, “but, they ask ‘how are we going to get across Route 104?’ When I tell them ‘walk,’” she continued “they say ‘oh, no we need a bridge to go over it.’ Now they’re thinking big!.” Contributions can be made to the New Hampton Nature-Fitness Trail and sent to the Trustees of the Trust Fund at the Town Office, 6 Pinnacle Hill Road, New Hampton, NH 03256.
M’BOROUGH from page one neglecting a duty to those he represents.” After listening to Mrs.. Bartlett, Russ Wakefield, chairman of the board, asked Terenzini why, when he and Minkow met with Bartlett, he was not offered a more “elaborate explanation.” Terenzini replied that Mrs. Bartlett’s remarks “don’t in my opinion reflect what happened” and that “more specificity” was provided, but declined to comment further saying he was “truly uncomfortable” discussing the matter at a public meeting. Bartlett himself then spoke, insisting “I don’t know what specific incident we’re talking about. Do I not get the courtesy of at least an explanation of which malfeasance I’m accused of and which dereliction of duty I’m accused of?” he asked. “He had it, he responded to it and it was conveyed to this board,” Terenzini countered, adding that the particulars would be spelt out in a letter in adequate time to prepare for the public
hearing. When Bartlett said again he could not recall any specifics from their meeting, Terenzini repeated that he was “uncomfortable” discussing the details of a conversation at which town counsel was present. Planning Board member Paul Punturieri noted that the law requires the Selectboard to hold a public hearing to dismiss an elected official and suggested the board must have already made its decision. Wakefield answered that the purpose of the hearing was to determine if there is sufficient cause to remove someone from office. Bartlett said that since the selectmen directed Ternzini and Minkow to meet with him and ask him to resign, it appeared the board had made its decision. “True?” he asked. “No. It’s not true,” Wakefield replied. “Then why would you ask me to resign?” Bartlett asked. He expressed concern with how the matter was being handled and repeated “I see absolutely no reason to resign. “I’m eager to have a public hearing.”
CYANIDE from page 2 murder charge later. Authorities say Camuti bought two iced coffees and added two teaspoons of potassium cyanide to the one he gave to Rakes to drink. Investigators found out later that Camuti had made inquiries online about buying cyanide, Ryan said. She said Rakes drank the poisoned drink and Camuti drove him around for hours before dumping his body in Lincoln, outside Boston between Lexington and Concord. The prosecutor said Camuti and Rakes were business associates who had known each other for years and had done multiple deals. She said Camuti also owed Rakes a significant amount of money.
Camuti also faces charges of misleading police and unlawfully disposing of human remains. A judge ordered him held without bail until a Tuesday hearing, and his attorney didn’t return a message. Surveillance video from the federal courthouse where Bulger is being tried showed Rakes leaving July 16 after attending the trial, something he’d been doing every day, Ryan said. She said Rakes was wearing the same clothing when found dead the next day without a wallet, identification, keys or a cellphone. There was no sign of trauma to his body and authorities said following his autopsy that they’d have to await test results before they could say more about how he died.
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