Cook on Concord

Is all that studying necessary?

To the editor:Regarding an article in the April 6-19 issue ("$20m grant to fuel study of N.H. economy, quality of life"), $20 million is a lot of money.I wonder what percentage will be devoted to studying forests?It's interesting to note…

'More survival than despair'

To the editor:As publisher of five tourist maps and guides, one specifically targeted to the retail aspects of North Conway, I would like to respond to your recent article about, "The state of retail in North Conway."Many of my retail…

'Disappointing and inaccurate'

To the editor:William Norton's recent article, "The state of retail in North Conway," was an extremely irresponsible piece of journalism.Basing his writing on a drive-by, an obvious lack of understanding of snowmaking and a bartender's awareness of a particular business'…

RGGI 'just another tax'

To the editor:The article by Susan Hackler re RGGI ("RGGI repeal: Twice is not the charm," March 9-22 NHBR) neglected to mention the $2 million to $3 million used of the RGGI money to help balance the budget. That is…

Fuel standard is bad for N.H.

To the editor:House Bill 1487 should be enacted in order to avoid costly increases in fuel and heating oil prices for New Hampshire citizens.State Representatives Holden, Bettencourt and O'Brien have co-sponsored the bill, which would require legislative approval prior to…

Education is failing because of inefficiency

To the editor:J. Bonnie Newman, interim chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire, laments about the ever-rising burden of debt Granite State students carry upon leaving college ("N.H.'s dubious, and dangerous, distinction," Dec. 2-15 NHBR).The hard truth is…