Dr. Brendan Minnihan - SAU 43 - Covid 19 Newport Update - 3-16-2020
Release Date: 03/16/2020
Steve Smith Podcast
Former State Rep, Ray Gagnon is here as we talk about the beautiful (hot) weather, going for drives, Ray doesn't follow politics that much these days, Ray's struggles with memory loss, and more.
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The Mayor of Claremont NH, Dale Girard, is here as we talk about the new hire for City Manager, Washington Street (I think there should be traffic circles), the recycling center down by the depot, how the Alumni parade went, and lots more.
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Eddie and Wayne are here as we talk about the very hot night the Car Nutz Cruise Night was on Monday, a little bit of politics, being the President (of a car club), Wayne riding with The Wall The Heals and more.
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PJ is here one last time until Summer kicks off. During the Summer schedule, he is busy with the Teen Trips. We talk about Summer programs, Day Camp, townwide yard sale, the end of the Track Season and lots more.
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Steve Blish, from the American Legion Post 29, is here as we talk about the Wall That Heals, which is coming to Claremont next week. It arives June 24th, is assembled on the 25th and opens on the 26th. We talk about the path the Wall will take, how much work has gone into getting this, what to expect, all the help and lots more. Plus Steve takes some friendly jabs at his military brothers as he promotes the Air Force.
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Laurie Waterman, from Sullivan County Humaine Society is here as we talk about the Save A Stray 5K, fundraising, can you bring your dogs, and lots and lots more
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Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about how the Stevens Alumni Parade went, what the Shriners drive, Eddie has to make adjustments to everything he buys, he hasn't gotten a new boat yet this year, and lots more.
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Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about Motorocycle Week in New Hampshire, motorcycle gangs and other gangs, working with other agencies, court this past week and lots more.
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PJ Lovely is here from the Newport Recreation Department. We talk about how his youngest just graduated high school, how Meet of Champions went for Newport Track, who is moving on to New Englands, how 6 in the Stix went, looking ahead to the summer, the Newport Athletic Hall Of Fame, and lots more.
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Jeana Newbern and Sadie Keel, Clinical Liaison for Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice are here to talk about Sadies role, what a Clinical Liaison does, education she provides, working with different agencies, familes and clients, and more. Plus we discussed Thursday's Child at The Elms (tonight) in New London.
info_outlineSAU #43 Superintendent Dr. Brendan Minnihan is in studio discussing the Covid 19 situation. Coming directly from a staff meeting this morning, Dr. Minnihan spoke about the latest situation with the Newport School District. Governor Sununu closed all public schools at a press conference Sunday until at least April 3rd. We spoke about what this means for students & staff, how online & at home learning will take place, how the school breakfast & lunch program will service it's population, the Newport school board and select board working together for the betterment of the community, how the school shutdown will or will not alter graduation & April vacation, how special ed students and those with IEP's will be affected, Pre-K thru 3rd grade learning, distributing Chrome Books to at home learners, and lots more. This pandemic is something we all as a society are dealing with and learning about, and the Newport School District's plans are fluid; willing to change when need arises.