NEPBA Probation and Parole members issue caution on Parole bill.

By Ethan DeWitt – Concord Monitor Staff

A rift over changes to New Hampshire’s parole system may be nearing a compromise after the state parole board and parole officers union agreed to collaborate on a bill affecting parole violators.

House Bill 143 – which would allow the parole board to reduce “setback” sentences for parole violators who seek drug and alcohol treatment – was presented by the board as a means to assist those with substance abuse. Currently, most people who violate ...

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NEPBA spending time with key supporter, Representative Tim Whelan 1st Barnstable District

Kristen Hart, President of NEPBA Weymouth Local 107 joined MA Legislative Director Paul Larkham at a reception for Representative Tim Whelan in Boston Monday night.

Representative Whelan has been a staunch supporter of the NEPBA, Public Safety, and Public Service employees since arriving on Beacon Hill after a career with the Mass State Police.

One of NEPBA’s 2016 “Legislator of the Year recipients, Tim holds membership on the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Joint Committee on Public Service, both of ...

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Democratic House Reception held at the U-MASS club.

President Conway and Executive Secretary Bryan McMahon joined Legislative Director Paul Larkham at the Democratic House Reception held at the U-MASS club.

While Paul Larkham made the rounds greeting a number of different Legislators and their aides, President Conway and Secretary McMahon enjoyed an extended time with Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Chairman, Representative Harold (Hank) Naughton discussing legislative issues concerning NEPBA members and their family’s that will be appearing before his  Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

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