NH OUTLOOK ROUNDTABLE EDITION, Friday, 11/17/2000
script iconPre-Show script iconWeather Forecast
script iconHeadlines script iconIntro Roundtable
script iconNH Recounts script iconTease Monday
script iconEconomic Conf. script iconGoodnight
script iconLawyer Lawsuits script iconFounders
script iconBarn Dispute script iconBiz stories
script iconHomeless/phones script iconUSNH
script iconSummary Wrap  

script iconPre-Show
Return to index of stories... 		Next on the Friday Roundtable edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Journalists from around the state discuss the issues. Pregnant chads, hanging chads, and dimples - who would of thought we'd learn these terms? Recount fever and more next.
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Return to index of stories... 		Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to tonight's Roundtable edition of New Hampshire Outlook.
We begin tonight with a summary of today's New Hampshire news.
script iconNH Recounts
Return to index of stories... 		Some recount results are in. One New Hampshire House race was reversed and another recount has produced a tentative tie.
In Manchester's Ward 2, the original count gave the third seat to veteran Democratic Representative Richard Ahern by 14 votes over former Republican Representative William Golding. The recount gave the seat to Golding, by two votes.
In the district that serves New Hampton, Sanborton and Tilton, the recount produced a tie for the second of two seats. However, eight ballots have been challenged and are being reviewed by the Ballott Law Commission. Democratic Representative Tom Salatiello originally beat Republican Omar Ahern by 14 votes.
script iconEconomic Conf.
Return to index of stories... 		For the first time in 25 years, the New England Economic Project ventured to the North Country to hold a conference - specific to concerns that impact Northern New England. Representatives from New Hampshire Maine and Vermont attended the event in North Conway. Up for discussion - the economy, as well as urban and rural development in the area. We'll bring you a full report on the coference known as NEEP Monday night here on Outlook.
script iconLawyer Lawsuits
Return to index of stories... 		A lawyer thinks people should be able to sue their attorneys if they commit fraud. Charles Dibble has asked the New Hampshire's Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that says fraudulent lawyers cannot be sued under the state's Consumer Protection Act.
The court says clients are sufficiently protected from wrongdoing because lawyers are overseen by the Professional Conduct Committee.
Dibble argues the committee's purpose is to discipline lawyers, not to compensate clients harmed by misconduct.
script iconBarn Dispute
Return to index of stories... 		A note now about preserving the past: The oldest barn in Bedford's historic district will remain standing - for the time being. The property owner asked permission to demolish the building - claiming it wasn't structurally sound. But this week the historic district commission denied that request. Some residents argue the barn could be restored. No word yet on whether the decision will be appealed to the Bedford Zoning board.
script iconHomeless/phones
Return to index of stories... 		A cellular phone company is helping homeless NH residents reach out and touch someone this
Thanksgiving.
U-S Cellular employees are volunteering their time to allow
homeless people in Manchester to place calls to their families and friends anywhere in the country.
The company will provide the phones and pay for all airtime charges.
The program, first launched in the Midwest in 1993, has helped more than 15-thousand homeless and disadvantaged people talk to their loved ones.
This is the third year the service is being offered in Manchester.
script iconSummary Wrap
Return to index of stories... 		That's our news summary. We'll be talking about on our weekly NH Roundtable - coming up next. But first, here's a look at your weekend weather forecast.
script iconWeather Forecast
Return to index of stories... 		TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR AND BLUSTERY
LOW IN THE MID 20s
OVERNIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES
WATCH FOR LEONID METEOR SHOWERS
TOMORROW
PARTLY SUNNY
HIGH NEAR 40
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY
HIGH NEAR 40
script iconIntro Roundtable
Return to index of stories... 		Joining me - Av Harris with New Hampshrie Public Radio. In Concord Kevin Landrigan - columnist with the Telegraph and Guy MacMillin of the Keene Sentinel.
script iconTease Monday
Return to index of stories... 		Coming up Monday on NH Outlook.
For the first time, the New England Economic Project takes its conference OUT of the Boston area and INTO the North Country of New Hampshire. We'll show you what NEEP's economists are predicting for the next few years.
and Phil Vaughn takes you to the only place outside of Europe where Windsor chairs are made.
script iconGoodnight
Return to index of stories... 		That's all for this edition of Outlook tonight. Thanks for joining us.
For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Allison McNair. Thanks for joining us.
Stay tuned for the McLaughlin group.
We'll be back Monday at 7:30.
script iconFounders
Return to index of stories... 		Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook:
New Hampshire Charitable Foundadtion
Public Service of New Hampshire
Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust
Putnam Foundation
Stratford Foundation
script iconBiz stories
Return to index of stories... 		hrwhofls

-- Officials will meet today to discuss the future
of a 176-acre Concord apple orchard.
In September, the owner of Sunnycrest Farms said he would sell
the property to a land preservation group for 950-thousand dollars
to prevent it from being developed commercially.
Sunnycrest Farms owner Daniel Hicks had turned down a higher
offer from a real estate developer so that the orchard could be
preserved. Financial troubles had been hampering the orchard owner
for some time.
More than 400 people have pledged money to save the orchard from
development.
A state legislator will join nonprofit groups and
representatives from the offices of U-S Senator Judd Gregg and
Congressman Charles Bass to announce a plan for the orchard's
future.




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-- Some residents in Charlestown
are critical of a proposal to open up downtown to snowmobile
traffic.
At a public hearing this week, three dozen people listened to
the proposal by a local business owner and several snowmobilers.
Some residents asked selectmen to reject the plan, and three board
members agreed.
It was the second time snowmobilers were denied the right to
ride into town.
Residents say they are concerned about noise, air pollution and
traffic safety. They also say a snowmobile trail would hurt the
character of the historic downtown area.
Snowmobilers passing through the area say they need access to
downtown for food and fuel.
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Return to index of stories... 		AP-NH--University-Budget
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University system asks for six million dollar budget increase
-- Officials from New Hampshire's university system
say they need 12 million more dollars from the state in the
next budget to help keep their schools affordable for the average
student.
The system is asking for six million dollars more for each
of the next two years.
The increase would be used primarily to keep tuition hikes at
about the inflation rate, pay for a new faculty contract and pay
for items classified as "critical needs," especially in
technology.
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