Getting Involved

Our NH Delegation in DC

Our NH representatives in Congress and the US Senate receive volumes of letters, emails and calls from constituents each week. Much of the contact is like "robo calls" during election season--they're canned, prewritten messages for masses of folks to forward onto their elected official.

The most effective way to make your voice heard--on the city, state and federal levels--is to make a personal phone call or write an original letter or email (which you can do from their websites). Tell them what's on your mind. If you call, ask to speak with the staffer most involved in your issue.

Our Environment--It's Up to You

Suzanne supports renewable energy at "Step It Up" event in Concord (click image to enlarge).Suzanne supports renewable energy at "Step It Up" event in Concord (click image to enlarge).Let's be honest. We have a choice.
We can embrace BAU (business as usual) and watch our air, water, and earth deteriorate.
Or,
We can actually be earth warriors and take personal steps to change the direction of our environment, and even better, make an effort to influence others to do the same.

Some Things You Can Do
--Change light bulbs in the house to CFLs
--Dry laundry outside instead of in the dryer (wow! what an original idea!)
--Turn off the car engine at long stops--don't let the engine idle
--Turn off lights when leaving a room
--Unplug small appliances (eg, toasters, blenders) when not in use

Area Websites of Interest

Nashua has many ways for folks to become involved with the city and its residents or to just obtain information. City Government, social agencies, cultural organizations, colleges, senior programs, and many other groups are avenues for you to follow your interests and enrich your life.

Follow the schedule of city government meetings on the Nashua website--and when you can, rather than watching the Board of Aldermen proceedings on TV, show up! Tell them what you think.

Here are just a few sites (email me if you have one to add); click on the web address:

The People's House

The NH legislature is in session from January through May of each year. Committee hearings on all House and Senate bills are held two days a week, and the House and Senate generally each meet once a week; all are listed in the House and Senate Calendars, which can both be found on the General Court's website. It's at this site where you can also find contact information for all representatives and senators.

You now can also listen and watch a live stream of our House sessions. For previous sessions, go to:

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