NH State Representative Steven Smith

Charlestown Route 12 Repair Update – June 10, 2022

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Rep. Steven Smith

Charlestown Route 12 Repair Update – June 10, 2022

The railroad track monitoring equipment is scheduled to be removed next week, June 15 and 16, 2022. This work is outside the roadway and is not anticipated to impact traffic.

The final inspection is scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2022 at 10 am. The inspection will identify any outstanding work, which will help to determine potential future traffic implications.

If any traffic implications are identified, we will keep you apprised. But currently, we are not aware of upcoming work that will impact traffic.

As they say, no news is good news.

My Best,

Kathy

Kathleen Mulcahey-Hampson

Legislative Liaison

Senior Hearings Examiner, NHDOT

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Speaker Applauds Passage of Municipal Bridge Aid and Block Grant Aid as Part of SB401

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Rep. Steven Smith

Speaker Applauds Passage of Municipal Bridge Aid and Block Grant Aid as Part of SB401 House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) responds to aid estimates from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation relative to municipal bridge aid and block grant aid as part of SB401:
“Local infrastructure aid is immensely important for our local economies and having the state step in to help offset these costs to cities and towns will help alleviate the burden of these projects on local taxpayers. This $66 million investment will help ensure all communities get the resources needed to improve upon and strengthen their local roads and bridges. This municipal aid package is another example of Republican leadership on returning money to cities and towns to help offset costs and provide property tax relief.”

House Approves Aid to Municipalities Rep. Terry Roy (R-Deerfield) released the following statement after the NH House passed SB401, making appropriations to the department of transportation for local highway aid and to the body-worn and dashboard camera fund, and permitting the department of transportation to operate dash cameras, on a voice vote.
“SB401 is further evidence that Republicans in the legislature are living up to campaign promises. By sending our municipalities over $60 million dollars, towns can address much needed road and bridge construction while delivering much needed property tax relief to our constituents. State revenues have been coming in higher than anticipated as a result of responsible policies from the legislature, and the passage of this bill allows us to send some of those funds back to the taxpayer.”

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I am running for re-election

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Rep. Steven Smith

This morning, I filed for reelection to the NH House. As a result of redistricting and population shifts in Sullivan County, I will be a candidate for District 3 which includes the towns of Charlestown, Newport, and Unity. I have spent a lot time in Unity and have friends there. When I first moved to New Hampshire in the late 80’s, I lived and worked in Newport. I have spent roughly the last 25 years living in Charlestown. These are towns that I know, and I am ready to represent you and protect your interests.

It will be honor to represent such a beautiful and historic district.

Steve