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Belmont selectmen to take up issue of insured ex-spouses on Monday
Plymouth man shot to death Autopsy confirms gunshots caused death of 54 year-old — Page 3
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LACONIA — Madeira, a worldwide leader in producing fine embroidery thread, has had its American headquarters located in Lakeport for over a quarter of a century. And during that time it has developed a
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By Gail OBer
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BELMONT — Selectman Chair Jon Pike can vote on a grandfathering provision that, if passed, could allow existing employees with ex-spouses on town insurance to continue their coverage. Selectmen are expected to address the issue at a meeting on Monday. So said Town Attorney Laura Spector in an email to Town Administrator Jeanne Beaudin sent Aug. 30 and recently given to The Laconia Daily Sun. Spector cautions that while his participation would be legitimate, it may not be a wise political choice because “we can see how the public might see him as so wrapped up in the issue that they would not understand that he does not have an actual conflict...” Because Pike has a binding agreement with the town that allows him to continue health insurance coverage under his ex-wife’s policy, Spector said the vote whether or not to grandfather existing BELMONt page 7
Laconia tops Merrimack Valley, 59-12
Laconia’s David Mahoney works his way through traffic on the way to a touchdown in Friday’s game against Merrimack Valley at Laconia High School. (Alan MacRae/ for the Laconia Daily Sun)
Schedule set for first-ever Laconia High School Alumni Reunion By Gail OBer
THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
LACONIA - The schedule for the first ever Laconia High School Alumni Reunion project is set for Homecoming Day on Sept. 30 on the grounds and in the buildings of the high school.
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