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Story Archives of 'Claremont'Are Happy Days Here Again for Claremont?By John Walters on Friday, July 8, 2005.The last half of the 20th Century was not kind to the city of Claremont. Its industrial base went into severe decline; population and property values were stagnant; and it suffered a significant drug-trafficking problem. But now, local officials say their city is making a comeback, and is poised for great things. NHPR's John Walters paid a visit, to find out whether good times are indeed coming to Claremont. listen:
 New Plan to Bring Life Back to Claremonts MillsBy Kevin Forrest on Thursday, January 27, 2005.It's an old story. The decline in manufacturing has left many New Hampshire cities and towns with hulking, dilapidated empty mill buildings. Often they sit along what might otherwise be beautiful river front. Rehabilitating these old mills has not been easy. But Claremont has been trying. And the city has met with some success.. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports: listen:
Report Predicts State Ed Funding will ShrinkBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, August 5, 2004.A new report shows the New Hampshire's education funding system will reduce the state's share of funding into the future. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
Senate Rejects Stricter Controls for IncineratorsBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, March 17, 2004.The New Hampshire Senate narrowly defeated two plans that would have strengthened air emission controls on two local waste incinerators. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Ed Funding Amendment Heads To HouseBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, January 14, 2004.House lawmakers set to vote on a constitutional amendment that would give the legislature sole control over education funding. The Governor and house republican leaders strongly support the amendment, democrats strongly oppose it. listen:
Claremont: A Primary Bellwether?By Raquel Maria Dillon on Friday, December 12, 2003.The city of Claremont might be best known for the school funding lawsuit that bears its name, but the Upper Valley community also has a particular reputation among political observers. It is a pretty good indicator of how well Democratic presidential candidates will perform in states after New Hampshire. Back in 1992, Massachusetts senator Paul Tsongas won the primary, but in Claremont, Bill Clinton was the big winner and of course, went on the take the nomination. There might only be about 17-hundred votes in Claremont, but they're being eagerly courted by the candidates today. As part of New Hampshire Public Radio's coverage of the primary around the state, reporter Raquel Maria Dillon talked with Claremont voters. listen:
The Claremont Decision Five Years LaterBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, December 17, 2002.Five years ago the New Hampshire supreme court declared the state must fund an adequate education for every child. The decision was known as Claremont 2. Its aim was to make the state tax structure fairer, and to improve schools. NHPR’s Trish Anderton recently visited Lisbon, one of the five communities that filed the Claremont lawsuit. She found that even though extra money is now coming in from the state, questions about what kind of school the community should have, and how much it should cost, are not getting easier. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Court: State Must Hold Schools AccountableBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, April 11, 2002.The state Supreme Court has ruled New Hampshire must do more to ensure students get an adequate education. The decision caps the latest round in the battle between the state and the Claremont Coalition, a group of five communities that sued over the state's education funding system more than a decade ago. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Opinions Differ on Donor Town AmendmentBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, February 5, 2002.The House ways and means committee today considered a constitutional amendment that would get rid of donor towns by capping the statewide property tax at local education costs. As NHPR?s Josh Rogers reports, the issue drew support from the so-called donor communities, and mixed feelings from everybody else. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Claremont Returns to the Supreme CourtBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 3, 2002.The five plaintif towns in the Claremont education suit go back to the court. They say the state has failed to define the content of an "adequate" education. Laura talks with Doug Hall, co-Executive Director of the NH Center for Public Policy Studies. www.nhpolicy.org listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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