NH State Representative Steven Smith

I drove up the hill this evening to check on some complaints about obnoxious signs in Acworth. I saw the first one, and thought, “that’s not so bad, really..”. Then, I kept driving. Holy cow. It got annoying real fast. It all seems a bit much. Maybe something a little more understated for such a historic town? Bear in mind, there are already reflector posts on every one of these roads and curves. My main problem with this is, we always seem to have plenty of money for shiny new signs and guard rails… but NOT FOR PAVING THE ROADS THEY ARE ON!

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President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation ordering flags on all public buildings and grounds to half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day on Thursday, May 15, 2014, and Governor Hassan has directed that flags remain at half-staff in honor of fallen Brentwood Police Officer Steve Arkell through the day of his funeral.

Governor Hassan has also proclaimed May 15 through May 21, 2014, as Law Enforcement Memorial Week in the State of New Hampshire and directed flags to half-staff for the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Ceremony on Monday, May 19.

Governor Hassan Directs Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Fallen Brentwood Officer Steve Arkell

CONCORD – Governor Maggie Hassan today issued the following statement and directed flags to half-staff in honor of fallen Brentwood Officer Steve Arkell:

“The entire State of New Hampshire is in mourning over the tragic loss of Brentwood Officer Steve Arkell. Officer Arkell bravely answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice, a heroic demonstration of his commitment to the safety of his fellow citizens. Like so many of our first responders do on a daily basis, Officer Arkell courageously put his life on the line to protect others, and in doing so, was tragically taken far too soon.

“It is now the responsibility of all Granite Staters to honor Officer Arkell’s sacrifice by coming together and doing everything that we can to support those he has left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as everyone in Brentwood and the surrounding communities affected by this horrific tragedy.”