Steve Smith Podcast

From the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce, Elyse Crossman is here gearing up for the Claremont Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff this Saturday from 10 - 3.  We talk about all the chili, the vendors and what to expect.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we look back to last week's Block Party / Main Street Cruise, getting hugs (my wife Christine came in and hugged Eddie, then Kevin Onnela made a suprise and gave me a hug), the depot building out back, and a whole bunch more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk Homecmoing, Block Party, the Child Advocacy Center, protecting children, and more.

Derek Tremblay, Headmaster of Mt Royal Academy in Sunapee, is here as we catch up on the school year, the no phones policy, talk about interacting with others, religious questions and more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the election, how things are going at the County's Nursing Home project, county taxes, getting older, and lots more.

Becky Levy, Gail McWilliam.Jellie, and Laurie Field are here to talk about Sullivan County Farm Day on Saturday September 28th from 10 - 4 all over the county.  We discuss what farms are involved agra-tourism, what to expect, what you can win and lots more.    

(posting after the vote)  Newport Selectman Jim Burroughs and former Finance Director Paul Brown are here on the specail Town Meeting Day in Newport to talk about the vote, why this meeting was called, how the money works, the loan forgiveness and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about how I cut myself, Christine's new car, using the ap to get gas, keeping the radio on all the time, my powerball dream, dog park and lots more.

Ray Gagnon is back here, the first time since the last Primary a couple weeks ago.  We talk about the lineup that is set for the General Election on Nov 5th.  Ray runs down the County and who is running.  I try to wind him up over Trump, but it didn't work. 

 Kerry Rochford Hague & Charen Urban are here to discuss "A Weekend To Fight Hunger" in Newport.  It all starts Saturday October 5th with the Baklava Blowout 5 & 2K to benefit the Got Lunch program in Newport.  And then Sunday Oct 6th is the annual Crop Hunger Walk in Newport.  We talked about both events, what each event benefits and more.    

Former Finance Director for the Town of Newport, Paul Brown is here to explain the special town vote on September 24th, what a yes and no vote means for tax payers, where to vote and when. 

Joe is here as we talk about getting older, taking care of your body, my can of Spam is ruined, saving money on gas, Joe posting on Facebook and lots more.

(Posting this after the event)   Mike Dewey and Chad Thurber are here from the Claremont Brewfest to talk about the event. 

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the final regular cruise night of the year (Sept 23) the Main Street Cruise (Sept 27), plus parking on Main Street, putting your tools away, 89 was suppose to come through here, and lots of good ol' boy talks. 

Lionel Chute, Natural Resources Director for Sullivan County, is here as we talk all about apples!  We learn how people can go to the Sullivan County Complex in Unity to use the public cidery, how it works, what to bring, the cost and more.  Lionel brought in some excellent heirloom apples from Scott Farm.  We sample these old styled apples and discuss.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about molding the department for the future / training, the Newport School's "secure campus" situation, different school protocols for emergencies, Newport school stuff and more.

Joe Osgood is back as we talk about the confusion in the race for County Commissioner - Benjamin Nelson is not Benny Nelson,  the Presidential debate, mail in votes, how counting votes works, and a whole bunch of other stuff. 

Chief Wilmot and I talk about where we were on 9/11 and memories of 9/11, George Bush's first pitch, and more 9/11 talk.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the cruise nights, the final Main Street Cruise on Sept 27th, Lake George, high stacks, and lots more.

Rayn Gagnon is here the day before the NH Primary, as we talk lots of politics.  Ray gives his take on things, Grandparents day, and lots other stuff.