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🌱 Bedford Absentee Ballots Properly Tallied + Will NH Deny Licenses?

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. These are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Not as cool with a shower. High: 58 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Bedford today:

  1. The New Hampshire Attorney's General Office has received authorization from the courts to examine general election materials from two municipalities. In Bedford, officials have been given permission to open and tally the number of absentee ballots that went uncounted in the 2020 general election. According to the city, an error by an election official resulted in 190 absentee ballots not being counted; however, these votes would not have changed any outcomes. (The Laconia Daily Sun)
  2. The House is scheduled to vote today on three bills that would determine who can receive a driver's license in New Hampshire. The Republican majority's current proposed solution would exclude undocumented citizens as well as those seeking asylum. Bedford Republican Rep. Ted Gorski stated it was "bad public policy" to grant driver's licenses and ID cards to these individuals, claiming it would lead to "further illegal conduct." (Concord Monitor)
  3. If you're shopping for a new house, looking at online listings is a great starting point — but seeing the property in person offers valuable information you need before making a decision. To help prospective homeowners in their search, Patch and Redfin have partnered to bring readers the latest open houses in Bedford. There are two open houses this weekend: a showing on Saturday, Apr. 2 at 12:00 p.m. for a 4 bed/5.5 bath, and another on Sunday, Apr. 3 at 12:00 p.m. for a 3 bed/2.5 bath. Click the link for more information on both events. (Bedford Patch)

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From my notebook:

  • The Bedford Police Department announced the hiring of its newest officer, Brendan Hurley, and the promotion of Officer John Corridan to Detective. Congratulations to both of them! (Facebook)
  • The Bedford Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a seasonal job fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Mar. 31, at Bedford Town Hall. Stop on in and learn all about the great summer job opportunities available here in town! (Facebook)
  • Looking for a new pet to join your family? These Bedford-area animal shelters have rabbits, mice, and other pets available to adopt right now. (Bedford Patch)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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