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Lauren Rodier Running for Littleton School Board

“As a family nurse practitioner, I have a background encompassing health and development of children; and have administrative experience and committee experience that make for an excellent choice for a school board position.

My qualifications include doctorally prepared family nurse practitioner, former LCDR US Navy; prior work experiences include Chief of Health Services for City and County of Honolulu, and past secretary of the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses.

I respectfully request your vote for the position on the Littleton school board.”

– Lauren Rodier

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Shining Example of How Immigration Should Work

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Florida’s 
“Gold Standard” Immigration Enforcement Model


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Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2027) – The Center’s latest podcast episode features Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussing how Florida has become the gold standard on immigration enforcement.

Gov. DeSantis explains why Florida has avoided the unrest seen in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, pointing to strong state laws and cooperation with federal authorities.

Key highlights:

Mandatory Cooperation with ICE: During a special legislative session following President Trump’s election, Florida enacted a law requiring all state and local officials to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Officials who refuse can be suspended from office. Sanctuary policies are banned statewide.

287(g) Agreements: All 67 Florida county sheriffs participate in 287(g) agreements, along with the majority of police agencies. Florida is the first state to require state agencies to enter such agreements, enabling full task-force, street-level cooperation with ICE.

More than 20,000 apprehensions have resulted from state and local cooperation.

State-Run Detention Capacity: Florida operates a state-owned detention and processing facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” to address federal detention shortages. An immigration judge adjudicates cases onsite, and DHS conducts removals directly from the facility’s airstrip.

A second “Deportation Depot” in northern Florida supports removals.

DHS provides full federal reimbursement.

Provides an update on legal challenges.

Interior Enforcement Measures:

Mandatory E-Verify for public employers and private employers with 25+ workers.

No driver’s licenses or local photo IDs (by government agencies or NGOs) for illegal immigrants.

English-only commercial driver’s license testing.

State election crimes unit to prosecute illegal voting. 

Maritime Enforcement: Through Operation Vigilant Sentry, Florida interdicts migrants at sea and hands them over to the Coast Guard for return to their home countries.

In his closing commentary, Mark Krikorian, executive director and podcast host, highlights a new Center report finding that 53% of immigrant-headed households, legal and illegal together, use at least one welfare program. He points out that most immigrants work, but because they have low levels of education, they earn low wages and thus rely on taxpayer-funded support. Reducing future dependence requires selecting legal immigrants based on skills and enforcing laws against illegal immigration.

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Rudy Gelsi Announces Run for Littleton Selectman

I, Rudy Gelsi, an active and concerned citizen of Littleton for many years, am announcing my candidacy for the position of Littleton Selectman.  I am running for this position for the betterment of the lives of the citizens of the town I really care about very much. 

My constant attendance at Littleton Select Board Meetings and Littleton Budget Meetings have prompted my outspoken words of financial wisdom which have been heard by you, the Littleton voters, for many years.  You know me, you know I care about you, and you know I love Littleton.  I want to make living in Littleton affordable again like when I first moved here over twenty years ago.

Some of the reasons that persuaded me to run for this position are economic and some are philosophical.  

Under the present make-up of the Littleton Select Board, we have individuals who like to spend our money like there’s no tomorrow.  Their “tax and spend” policies are sinful and unsustainable!  If continued, we’re going to end up like Gavin Newsome’s bankrupt state of California rather than the flourishing state of Florida under Governor Ron De Santis.  

Rather than lowering costs and cutting taxes, the present Selectmen’s Socialist-Democrat giveaways in the form of 3% raises and 3.5 % Cost of Living raises (aka, COLAs) do not benefit those on fixed incomes in Littleton.  This has got to STOP! 

Together, with your vote at the polls on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, we can “Make Littleton Great Again”!  Together, we can change things for the better.  Elections have consequences, and that is why I am asking for your vote and support.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Rudy Gelsi of Littleton, NH
(603) 444-0212

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Graveside Service for Former NGCRC Member and Vice Chairwoman Lynn Sorensen

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We will be conducting a graveside service for Lynn Sorensen, longtime NGCRC Member (2011 – 2020), who also served as NGCRC Vice Chairwoman until her sudden passing in 2020.

Bill Clewes, a former NGCRC Member, is organizing this remembrance, and wants our NGCRC membership to be notified.

Please spread the word to others who may have known Lynn. She was active in the American Legion as well as other local organizations.

Service to be held: FRIDAY, MAY 16TH, 11:00 AM, GLENWOOD CEMETERY, LITTLETON, NH (ACROSS FROM LITTLETON FIRE DEPT).

Thanks for your help in spreading the word and for your attendance,

Nick De Mayo

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NGCRC Meeting 1/14/25

The Northern Grafton County Republican Committee (NGCRC) is hosting: Jimmy MacEachern and Keith Hanson, both running for NHGOP Chairman and Hollie Noveletsky, who is running for NHGOP Vice Chairwoman on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Littleton Senior Center, 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, NH. Exit 41 off I-93 (N).

Contact: Nick De Mayo, Chairman (603) 823-9816 with any questions.

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Vote for These Republicans on November 5th!

Check out our ad that ran in local newspapers reminding voters to vote for Republican candidates on the ballot in Northern Grafton County.

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2024 Gun Raffle

We are excited to announce our 2024 fundraiser, a gun raffle with a total of 10 total prizes. Check out our raffle page here and contact us to purchase tickets. Drawing will be held on Columbus Day!

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NGCRC January Meeting

The Northern Grafton County Republican Committee (NGCRC) is pleased to announce NH Dept. of Education Commissioner, Frank Edelblut, as our guest speaker on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Littleton Senior Center,77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, NH. Commissioner Edelblut will be speaking about education issues in New Hampshire, followed by questions from the audience. This presentation is open to the public.

Nick De Mayo, M. Ed., NGCRC, Chairman

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NGCRC December Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

Just a quick reminder of our up-coming NGCRC December Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Littleton Senior Center, 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, NH.

We have our main guest speaker, GOP Primary Gubernatorial Candidate, Chuck Morse of Salem who was the former NH Senate President.  This is an excellent opportunity for you to acquire his plans for New Hampshire if he is our eventual nominee, and Governor-elect.  You will be able to ask questions which are important to you!

We also have a request from Ambrose Tierney, Regional Field Director for the Nikki Haley for President Campaign.  Another great opportunity to learn her positions for President, and to ask questions.

All are welcome to attend this General Public Session.

Dues are due for renewal for calendar year 2024. $24.00 for Full Membership; $12.00 for Associate Membership.

Applications need to be filled out for new members.

Please contact Alice Arazny @ alicearazny@gmail.com if you can donate a refreshment dish for our Social ½ Hour.

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Biden Is Not On The Side Of The American People

Biden has made a pact with China this past week to start shutting down fossil fuel production.  The US and China will implement green energy deployment at an accelerated pace. Needless to say, there was backlash regarding the impact it will have on US citizens. Also, China (and India) produce the most carbon emissions on the planet. China has a history of human rights violations as well as not holding up to their end of agreements.  Is anyone naive enough to think that China would even consider adhering to this one?

The U.S. extended a sanctions waiver that is allowing Iran to access 10 billion dollars in frozen funds as long as they use it for humanitarian aid. I doubt very much that Iran will actually obey this agreement. Iran has forever been chanting “death to America, death to Israel”. This will only end up funding Iran’s proxies attack on our own military forces in the Middle East. Representative Mike Waltz stated that “it is absolutely outrageous the Biden Administration continues to find ways to send Iran money — especially from Iraq, where the same Iranian-backed militias who are targeting American forces increasingly run the show and are helping keep Iraq addicted to Iranian energy.”   (Remember Obama also sent Iran (his buddies) 800 million in cash).     

Biden also sent 100 million in aid to Gaza and the West Bank and warned Hamas against utilizing it for themselves instead. (Wow, I’m really sure he meant it.)

Biden also gave 235 million to Palestine in 2021, overturning Trump’s policy of cutting off all funding. (Why would he do this one must ask). Well look at what Palestine used it for. What a surprise.  

Recently Biden and Xi Jin Ping agreed to limit AI use in the systems that control and deploy nuclear weapons as well as the technology’s use in autonomous weapon systems such as drones. Again, how many people believe that China will hold up to their part of this agreement? Meanwhile, our top generals just said that the US military needs AI vehicles and weapon systems to be a superior global force. 

Biden will also release $3.5 billion of Afghanistan’s central bank reserves that were frozen in the United States after the Taliban took over last year.  The United States has set up the Afghan Fund at the Bank for International Settlements “to kick-start the economy before the winter exacerbates alarming levels of hunger and poverty”. The U.S. Treasury said the money will help pay Afghanistan’s debts and bills, keeping the economy afloat. What? The 88 million in military equipment we left behind there after the disastrous pull out wasn’t enough?  And we’re worried about their economy and their bills before winter exacerbates levels of hunger and poverty?? How about our own economy, hunger and poverty? We have people starving and struggling here yet Biden and his ilk are more worried about our enemies. 

We have given Ukraine almost 90 billion in aid, weapons, etc. Remember, Biden was actually worried about their ability to heat their homes and fund their pensions! Even when our government was on the verge of shutting down, there would STILL BE MONEY for Ukraine!! But what exactly is this money being used for? Money laundering and kickbacks most likely. Remember, Hunter Biden sat on the Burisma board and made millions. Also the Ukrainian government is infamous for its corruption. Some of the weapons we sent there ended up in the middle east and Mexico. The pentagon at one point couldn’t even account for some of the millions sent there. It literally disappeared. Yet let’s keep sending them money. Nothing suspicious about that, right?

Now, how about the poor people in Hawaii who had everything destroyed? They got a whopping $700.00 each. Just think about that for a second and put it into perspective.  Biden is hell-bent about ENSURING OUR ENEMIES have millions and billions of dollars yet our own citizens who were virtually wiped out got just 700.00 measly dollars. It makes no sense at all. Meanwhile we have inflation, high crime, rampant homelessness, a wide open border, stifled energy production, indoctrination in our schools, demonized underfunded police, concerned parents who are labeled terrorists by our own government and a depleted military.  That tells you everything about this filthy administration and their priorities. 

Needless to say that Biden and his handlers have a whole other agenda. It has nothing to do with the welfare of American citizens. This is all about crippling our country and making our enemies stronger. Biden may talk a good game about standing up to our enemies, but his actions truly prove otherwise.