Nashua to Boston Commuter Rail may be closer to becoming a reality!
The federal economic stimulus package, if passed, coupled with appointment of New Hampshire Senator, Judd Gregg, to the Obama administration may get the plans for commuter rail back on track!
New Hampshire is ready for commuter rail!
The engineering has almost been completed. It may be possible to extend the commuter rail north of Nashua to Manchester and Concord!
George Campbell of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation reported that the Nashua to Boston commuter rail project is "shovel ready." A recent article in the Nashua Telegraph reports that Dave Fink, president of Pan Am Systems, which owns the track estimated that the the work could be completed in about a year if everything else is in place! New Hampshire Business for Transportation and Infrastructure annouced its support.
The New Hampshire legislature has taken the first steps to making commuter rail a reality. A rail authority was established in 2007 and a $75 million liability cap was passed. Steve Williams, executive director of the Nashua Regional Planning Commission pointed out that the rail is already in place for freight and only has to be upgraded.
There are still details to be worked out. Peter Griffin, president of the New Hampshire Rail Revitalization Association, has noted that the idea of commuter rail is becoming more widely accepted. However, there are many who believe that the east - west highways should be improved rather than building a rail system. Another significant challenge is finding a mechanism to provide a subsidy to the rail system.
In my opinion the commuter rail is vital piece to the economic development in Southern New Hampshire. It is the centerpiece of the New Urbanism in the Nashua/Manchester corridor ~~ where people can live in and work in communities without the necessity of driving their cars.
Moreover, a commuter rail system will go a long way toward solving the problem of retaining younger workers in New Hampshire and would bring companies and workers from Massachusetts into Southern New Hampshire. Another obvious benefit is that rail will decrease the need to travel by car and will improve the environment.
What is your opinion ~~ Roads or Rails? What would be the best source of funding for the commuter rail system going into the future?
Find out why Nashua is the best place to live in America.
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Attention Buyers and those thinking about buying a home in New Hampshire. Did you know that New Hampshire is the Third healthiest State in the United States?
NEW HAMPSHIRE IS THE THIRD HEALTHIEST STATE IN AMERICA
When the United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association and the Partnership for Prevention compiled its 19th annual list, New Hampshire came in Number 3 in the Nation! Next was Vermont ranked at #1 and Hawaii ranked at # 2!
The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Factors such as personal behaviors, the environment and community, policies of the national and state government as well as the care we receive are important components of what defines a healthy state.
New Hampshire received an excellent report card on having the lowest number of children in poverty and the best immunization coverage with 93% of children ages 19 months to 35 months receiving complete immunizations; a low violent crime rate; and a low infant mortality rate.
New Hampshire also did well with the number of premature deaths (5,858 - third in the United States both in 2007 and 2008) and the number of occupational fatalities (4.2 deaths per 100,000 workers, bringing the state from 15th to eighth in the country after last year's rating of 4.8 deaths).
Areas where New Hampshire faces some challengs was due to a lack of health insurance (from 10.6 percent in 2007 to 10.9 in 2008),
On a national level, Americans health stayed flat for the past 4 years. The report notes the biggest challenges for the nation are obesity, smoking and lack of health insurance. Check out where your state stacks up and download the report.
In addition, New Hampshire recently was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! --
America's Health Rankings TM - 2008 Edition is the joint effort of United Health Foundation the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention. It is funded entirely by United Health Foundation, a recognized 501 (c) 3 organization.
Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me.
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Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights New Hampshire - Third Healthiest State in America"
A few years ago, I decided to get away from the snow in Nashua, New Hampshire for the holiday and visit my friends and family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
For over twenty years, on Christmas evening, we gather at my cousin Sue's home for a holiday dinner and gift giving.
It is an established tradition that one person is designated by uncle Lenn to be "Santa's helper" and pass out a gift to a family member.
As the gift is opened, the other family members look on -- and then another family member will receive a gift ... and so it goes.
On this particular evening, Santa's helper delivered a beautifully wrapped gift to Aunt Judith.
She carefully removed the ribbon and folded the paper neatly so she could reuse it again.
As she lifted the lid to the box, she let out a scream. My first thought was that there was a live mouse in the box! It turned out to be a coffee maker with automatic everything -- radio and timer included.
The problem was two-fold: Aunt Judith hated coffee and she had given the coffee maker to my cousin Ellen as a wedding present a couple of years prior ... Well, it turns out that Ellen received 3 coffee makers and regifted THIS automatic coffee maker to my cousin Paula a year later ...and Paula regifted it to Aunt Judith!
Regifting ~~ Apparently, the word can be attributed to a 1995 "Seinfeld" episode. Although experts tell us that regifting has been around a long time, with the economy being down, it has made a big come back.
Here are some tips for regifting:
Regifting makes the holidays GREEN! (it is a good way to recycle gifts and save money)
Have you ever regifted? Have you received a "recycled" gift"
Do you think regifting is Naughty or Nice?
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Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights-"Naughty or Nice"
I have finally finished raking all the leaves and the squirrels are busy gathering acorns for the winter. New Hampshire just missed a snow storm and everyone is getting things ready for Thanksgiving.
It has been a challenging year. However, it is when times are the most difficult that we tend to grow the most. We are strong, resilient and have hope!
Perhaps, this bad economy has some benefits. One benefit is that many people are rediscovering what is important in life! It allows us to focus on all that we have and what is possible to achieve.
The other day I was in a store with one of my grandnieces and there was a sign stating "We have Lay-away!"
My grandniece exclaimed -- "what is lay-away"? --
So, I explained that when there is something you want, but you don't have all the money you need to buy it, you put a down payment on it. Then each week you make a payment until you have paid the full price. Then you can take the items home!
She saw a beautiful sweater she wanted and we opened up the lay-away account! She is SAVING part of her allowance each week so she can make the weekly payment and she is requesting to do more chores so she can earn a little extra cash! ....Hmmm- maybe we don't need all those credit cards after all
So, I wish for everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. May you enjoy friends and family and all the wonderful flavors of the season.
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Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights-"Happy Thanksgiving - Put your Turkey on Lay-Away"
TODAY IS VETERAN'S DAY!
It is a day to remember all of the men and women who now serve our country and make sacrifices so that we can remain free!
Verteran's Day is a day to thank all of the men and woman who have died, become wounded or disabled.
My broker's son, Tim, is now on his fourth tour of duty in Iraq. For the past 4 years, he has been home for only 3-4 months and has spent Thanksgiving and Christmas in Iraq, far away from his family.
His wife and children have scarified as well. Tim is one of many veterans who has repeatedly volunteered to spend time in Iraq to keep the the peace and to ensure our freedom at home!
To Tim and his family, and all of the families who have given so much, we pray for a speedy return and for peace in the world! We thank you and your families for sacrificing so much.
It cannot be denied that although we can become passionate during the election process, once the election is over, our great country comes together.
One of the hallmarks of our great democracy is the transition of power from the out-going President to the President elect as we witnessed yesterday when President Bush welcomed President elect Obama.
America is not perfect, but it is the greatest democracy in the world and for this we say THANKS today.
If you have not done so, please consider making a contribution to one of the Veteran organizations today!
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VETERANS AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.
Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights- "A Tribute and a Prayer"
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I specialize in representing buyers in So. New Hampshire. Our ONLY interest is YOUR best interest. Licensed in NH, Buyer's Option Realty - Call 800-269-6445 x2 or email nhbuyerrep@gmail.com
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I am a Buyer's Agent experienced in representing Buyers ONLY throughout most of Southern New Hampshire. I act as a consultant to the Buyer and look out for the Buyer's best interests. Whether you are a first time Buyer, a repeat Buyer or a Buyer who is relocating, you will benefit from using an exclusive buyer's agent.
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I hold several real estate certifications - ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) CEBA (Certified Exclusive Buyer Agent), e-Pro (internet savvy Realtor) and C-CREC (Consumer oriented real estate agent). I also have have expertise in advanced negotiation and mediation. Before becoming a specialist in representing buyers, I practiced real estate law in California. (although I don't practice law in NH). When moving to NH 11 years ago, I wanted to represent Buyers without the conflicts of interest inherent in representing both buyers and sellers in the same transaction.
From 2004-2008 I served as a director with the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of Realtors; I serve on the Professional Standards Committee, served as sub-chair of GMNBR legal committee 2007-2008 and am a past director of the NH Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. I am an educator and often participate in seminars to educate consumers about the home buying process.
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Buyer agents have access to the entire Multiple Listing Service. Buyer agents can also represent you in the purcahse of for sale by owner homes. Buyers can save time and minimize risk because excusive buyer agents do NOT represent both buyers and sellers in the same transaction. Buyer agents help you assemble a team of UNBIASED experts to provide the Buyer with the information needed to make an informed decision.
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