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Adult Day Center Forum to include Sen. Hassan

Senator Maggie Hassan will meeting with local leaders for a discussion on aging and healthcare in Center Conway Tuesday next week (2/18). The closed meeting will be happening at the Mt. Washington Valley Adult Day Center in Center Conway and will be alongside a tour of the Adult Day Center. Also attending the forum will be Director of the Adult Day Center, Sue Ruka; Sandy Ruka, the Director of Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice; Martha McLeod of the Alliance for Healthy Aging; as well as representatives of the Gibson Center and Memorial Hospital. Topics are expected to include caregiver and dementia support.

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NH Committee Advances Bill to Ban Facial ID Tech

New Hampshire’s House Executive Departments and Administration Committee voted today (2/13/20) to approve the advancement of a bill that would ban the state from utilizing facial recognition technology. HB1642 is a bi-partisan bill that prohibits New Hampshire as well as its counties, cities or towns from using any form of facial surveillance technology. It would render evidence collected using such technology illegal and allows for punishment of public employees who violate the ban. The law comes amid worldwide debate surrounding such technology’s use by governments and companies.

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Alton Crash Caused by Distracted Driver

Distracted driving caused one New Hampshire resident to rear end a State Trooper Wednesday (2/12/20). New Hampshire State Police say Sergeant Russ Holmes was driving north on Route 28 in Alton when he slowed to make a left turn onto Old Wolfeboro Road. While waiting to turn, the State Police cruiser was struck by Calvin Cheney’s ’96 Ford Ranger. Police say the 27-year-old from New Durham admitted he was reaching for his cell phone just prior to the collision. Cheney refused medical treatment while Sergeant Holmes was transported to Concord Hospital for evaluation of his injuries. Authorities say the case remains under investigation and that charges are being considered. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact State Trooper Hawley Rae at (603) 323-3333.