East Kingston - General:

Man Who Struck Officer In 1995 Charged With DWI Police Say Man Doesn't Face Prison Time With New Charges CHESTER, N.H. -- A man who struck and killed an East Kingston, N.H., police officer with his car 15 years ago has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Steven Balukas was pulled over on Route 102 in Chester on Jan. 15. Police said an officer saw Balukas driving 27 mph in a 40 mph zone and crossing over the center line. The officer said Balukas told him he shouldn't ...

East Kingston - General:

AG wants to appoint receiver for Flynn's Oil By Jennifer Feals jfeals@seacoastonline.com February 02, 2010 10:02 AM EXETER — The state Attorney General’s office is asking a judge to appoint a receiver for Flynn’s Oil, who will evaluate the company’s assets and liquidate them if necessary. Senior Assistant Attorney General James Boffetti issued a letter Monday, Feb. 1, to the approximately 350 consumers who have filed complaints against the company, updating them on the intended action...

Local/New Hampshire Politics:

A Failure to Govern A cursory look at some budgetary worksheets that the East Kingston Selectmen have used over the years reveals inconsistencies that are proving to be very expensive for us taxpayers. A glaring distortion in financial management appears when one looks at town employee hourly rates and yearly salaries. It would appear that, with the retirement of a long-serving Assistant to the Selectmen in 2006, the hourly rates of pay for the remaining administrative assistants took a quant...

Local/New Hampshire Politics:

Need for Transparency Need for Transparency I am sorry to say that my faith in our Board of Selectmen has been diminished. Before 1993 it was our practice to provide a Selectmen’s Report as a supplement within the Town Report. A clear and concise summary of how our tax dollars were spent was included in that report. It listed the annual salaries of every town employee and elected official. Since 1994, voters have been denied specific salary and expense information; the budget has become in...

East Kingston - General:

Local Churches Aid for Haiti The East Kingston Community Methodist Church, East Kingston, NH and the People's United Methodist Church in Fremont, NH are taking donations to assist in aid for Haiti. You can help in two ways: one is to donate money (100% of the money will go direct for Haiti relief) and the other is to donate materials for the 'health kits' the churches will be putting together for aid. Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes be...

East Kingston Schools:

Cyberbullying incident at CMS prompts action By Jennifer Feals jfeals@seacoastonline.com January 22, 2010 2:00 AM The Cooperative Middle School is dealing with its first "significant cyber-bullying" incident by educating students on appropriate and acceptable uses of technology, said Principal Tom O'Malley. "Some of our students recently used technology for purposes certainly we don't intend them to be used for," said O'Malley, who announced the incident in a letter posted on the CMS ...

East Kingston Schools:

Sixth-grader wins Sacred Heart geography bee January 22, 2010 2:00 AM Sacred Heart School sixth-grader Luke O'Keefe won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee, along with a chance at winning a $25,000 college scholarship if he advances to the national championship. Sixth-grader Brandon Ryzewic was runner-up in the competition. In the final round of the school competition both students had to answer three questions. Each incorrectly answered the first question and...

East Kingston Schools:

Parents, students testify in Concord on bullying legislation Seacoast legislators sponsor change in law Jennifer Feals By Jennifer Feals jfeals@seacoastonline.com January 22, 2010 2:00 AM Brianna Hartford, a sophomore at Littleton High School, sees change in New Hampshire schools. She sees all students being welcome, their differences embraced and accepted, and every student has friends and a sense of belonging. Hartford was one of approximately 15 students and parents who spoke...

East Kingston - General:

Local Churches Aid for Haiti The East Kingston Community Methodist Church, East Kingston, NH and the People's United Methodist Church in Fremont, NH are taking donations to assist in aid for Haiti. You can help in two ways: one is to donate money (100% of the money will go direct for Haiti relief) and the other is to donate materials for the 'health kits' the churches will be putting together for aid. Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes ...

East Kingston - General:

One Year Anniversary Open House at PollyCoat Junction (Kingston, NH) --------------------------------------------------------------- PollyCoat Junction is not just a high end clothing consignment shop....we have Everything including great 'new' merchandise and gifts at great affordable prices! ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY '3 Day' OPEN HOUSE January 29th, 30th, and 31st from 10am - 5pm (extended weekend) Specials and Refreshments..... Check out our wonderful stylish and warm winte...

East Kingston Schools:

Superintendent's Corner Elementary Principal of the Year—2010 By Michael Morgan Special to the Exeter News-Letter January 19, 2010 1:30 PM Elementary Principal of the Year—2010 Joan Ostrowski, Principal of Swasey Central School in Brentwood, was chosen recently by the New Hampshire Association of School Principals as its 2010 Elementary Principal of the Year. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Ostrowski is completing her tenth year of service to the SCS community. Prior to comin...

East Kingston Schools:

EKES School Board would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget and the Teachers' Contract. Date: January 20 Time 7:00 PM Location: EK Public Library....