To the editor:
With a seeming direction of Machiavellianism Rep. Jonathan Smith (R-Ossipee) is advancing legislation for a study of the former B&M Conway Branch rail line.
Steven Connelly: There are already several studies, another not needed for rail
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Well said Stephen. Rep. Smith initiated the bill with one direction garnishing support. A last minute amendment reversed the entire position, to destroy the infrastructure.
NH is fortunate that the DOT is responsible to determine the uses for this rail, not Rep Smith.
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