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Portsmouth PD has a quota, they don’t want to call it a quota, but when you create benchmarks that include how many traffic stops and tickets their officers write, and then evaluate their performance based on these benchmarks, it’s a quota. This incentivizes officers who understandably want to get promoted and compensated for doing a good job, to meet these benchmarks, which creates more traffic stops and more tickets. This is a problem and we’ll discuss it next on the Freecast. News Portsmouth PD have a quota system Portsmouth city patrol officers claim they’re working under a new quota mandate for writing tickets and “other performance benchmarks” while Chief David Mara said there are no quotas and he’s opposed to them Mara said his officers have been instructed that if they’re not busy answering calls, they should be enforcing traffic laws and giving tickets to drivers who break them. The police union is demanding to bargain with the Police Commission because a “de facto quota system” has been used for

On this episode of the Freecast, there are more breweries blossoming on Portsmouth’s West end. We’ve got Granite State Progress trying to suspend instead of befriending the FSP. There’s Joel acting as Dash’s MC and blockchain governance as a philosophy. With the history of Henry Wilson, New Hampshire’s only native born VP. Next on the Freecast. News New Brewery coming to Portsmouth’s West End Loaded Question Current Bartender at Earth Eagle Brewings, Tom Bath, which he hopes will be open for business in December. This will be the West End’s third brewery opening in a year. (Liar’s Bench & Great Rhythm being the others) Bath says the space reminds him of a speakeasy. “Loaded Question was conceived on the idea that great beer mimics life. Our favorite beer changes with the season, the time of day, the weather and the crew we are hanging with. When the color, flavor, body and aroma of the beer match the moment it enriches the experience. Loaded Question is dedicated to understanding the infinite possibil

Private cities, outlaws, coat of arms says so long, more bad news except for the LP. General Stark says Live Free. News Coat of Arms update It’s official. Coat of Arms is closing. “Sadly we will be closing our doors for good on May 27th. We genuinely thought we had agreed terms on a new lease but things didn't go our way which was no ones(sic) fault it just didn't work out.” Rochester Fair ends 143 year streak "I think it's a sign of the times. Young folks now, they're home doing their DVDs, and games and all that stuff on their phones." Dairy Bailout Governor Sununu signed SB10 into law on April 25th effective immediately. This is a $2 million bailout of the dairy industry. Not only is this milking the taxpayer, which is unethical, but it gives the milk industry an unfair advantage compared to other industries that were affected by the drought last year. This will promote risky behavior because milk farmers will think that the state will bail them out again. Portsmouth budget is increasing… a

On this episode of the Freecast, The Coat Lives, Coast Transportation is a Sieve, and the north country gets combative. Let’s hit it. NEWS Coat of arms, staying or going? Seacoast online came out with an article on April 14th that caused a bit of a stir, claiming that the historic district commission approved the renovation and creation of a new restaurant where the coat of arms currently is. When Seacoast online tried to reach Coat of Arms for comment, whoever answered said we have no comment and hung up. And the Coat of Arms had a hilarious response on their facebook page the following day, April 15th saying that “If we ever decide to knock it on the head we will let you know.” and had the Monty Python’s Holy Grail clip from the “I’m not dead yet” scene. Assuming this article is correct, the new design for the building would paint the exterior white and on the right facing side of the building there is a huge jackalope(a rabbit with deer antlers) Former city councilor Esther Kennedy questioned the art durin

On this episode of the Freecast, the Portsmouth plastic bag ban gets a reprieve from the man, but it’s the man known as Jeb who wants to keep marijuana in perpetual prohibition. Is he that tone deaf to not know it’s the people’s volition to free ourselves from that submission? Is he just a shill for the po po and other special interest technicians? But on the bright side, FF17 tix are for sale son! Next on this transmission of the Freecast. News Update on the Plastic Bag Ban The city of Portsmouth have once again postponed a vote on a plastic bag ban and will not be brought up before the council again before being examined by Portsmouth’s city manager. Former 3-term State Rep Fred Rice spoke in opposition to the ban saying the city if they proposed the ban said that by passing this ordinance the city would probably have a lawsuit against this as this ban discriminates against some businesses but not all. He noted as Matt did that businesses use the plastic bags because of economic reasons and would raise cost

On this episode of the Freecast, the city of Portsmouth pours gas all over the Gaslight's plans for summer fan, and it's Attorney Sullivan that comes across looking like a gas bag, huffing and puffing. And speaking of a puff, if you're in prison for a drug offence in Massachusetts, there's a good shot your conviction will be vacated next week because of massive corruption, but will tax payers be funding the restitution? You bet your butt. And the Ballroom's an institution. Next on the Freecast.   News Portsmouth city government stick their meddling hands in local business. City of Portsmouth and The Gas Light restaurant are going to court May 12. TGL is suing Portsmouth to prevent them from forcing an enclosure to be built around their outdoor deck space. Portsmouth health dept ordered its outdoor deck to be enclosed, saying that was part of the permitting process. But this is this the first time the HD has requested it in 26 years of operation.    "Attny Sullivan (op Ports)replies in his answer to the

On this episode of the Freecast EZ pass shuts down to amass vast annoyance. And what annoys me is the whole paper or plastic debate keeps popping up as the ignorant harass faster than the practical can produce facts. I know plastic is empirically better by a wide crevasse. We’ve also got the LPNH convention and fighting fraud in the free market next on the Freecast. News EZPass website being taken down for weeks…drivers will incur violations if they run a negative balance during the down time. In what private enterprise world would this be acceptable? Paper or Paper? On Monday, March 6th Portsmouth city council unanimously voted to postpone the first hearing for a plastic bag ban vote until March 20th. City Councilor Brad Lown brought the issue forward with fellow councilor Josh Denton. Reason: 1. It is good for the environment and 2. To change people’s habits Luckily, not everyone in Portsmouth at the city hall Monday was inept and Resident Erik Anderson said, there are "more cons to banning these part

On this episode of the Freecast, the most ridiculous job title I've ever heard is the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator. I should have been more prepared during the podcast to respond to those absurd words. But what’s not absurd is NH’s #2 best state to live in rank in a recent USnews list, but second to Mass? Not so fast, or at least not as fast as Jory and Patrick’s legendary skim across Weirs channel. Badass, next on the Freecast. News  Seacoast police departments are having a hard time finding minorities to hire, in a place that has a very small minority population. The local police departments make the point that all government departments should reflect the face of their community. So, if there are minorities in the community there ought to be minorities in the police community. They also say that if there are no minority police officers, then few minorities would want to be police officers since there are no role models. Dover Police Chief Anthony Calarusso says, "I don't know why anybody w

On this episode of the Freecast Dyer’s on the docket and in demand as the only house rep taking the libertarian stand. And the city of Portsmouth is back in the news as it gets smacked around because of their eminent domain boo boos. A judge sides with liberty but the taxpayers lose. But on the bright side we’ve got constitutional carry and Edelblut. Next on the Freecast.

  Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Nick Boyle and Rodger Paxton Special Guests: Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano   Segments News (10 min) Sponsor (5 mins) Local happenings (5 mins) Philosophy of Liberty (10 mins) Seacoast History (10 mins) Social media News  Sports club plans to relocate to Dover but some residents are unhappy with the proposal http://www.fosters.com/news/20161218/abutters-speak-against-seacoast-mavericks-dover-plan?start=2 http://www.fosters.com/news/20170125/dover-board-oks-baseball-rezoning-amid-protest https://www.savedovernh.com/ Report shows NH had a roughly $160 Million surplus last year http://www.nh1.com/news/report-shows-nh-had-roughly-160-million-state-surplus-last-year/ 1860 pounds of stolen donation clothes from NH were recovered in a U-Haul rental van in Hudson NH http://www.nh1.com/news/1-860-pounds-of-stolen-donation-clothes-from-nh-recovered-in-u-haul-rental-van/ 6 Year old boy saves dad from drug overdose http://www.wmur.com/article/boy-6-s

On this episode of the Freecast, Woodburn wants Russian-made alcohol to burn like a Molotov Cocktail. While the right to work bill the senate is working on is getting libertarians worked up like they jumped bail. If you can’t be cordial, go fly a kite. But it’s not all bleak when it comes to legislation in the free state, concealed carry might pass the house next week. And we got local mills history as told by our history geek, this week on the Freecast. News  State Senator Jeff Woodburn seeks to ban Russian-made liquor A New Hampshire lawmaker is proposing a ban on Russian vodka in response to reports of election hacking. Democratic Sen. Jeff Woodburn said he is sponsoring a bill seeking to form a bipartisan commission that would explore whether to block Russian-made liquor from being sold in the state. “Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, both here in the Granite State and our great country as a whole," Woodburn said. "The uncontested conclusion by the US intelligence community

Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Mike Vine and Nick Boyle Special Guests: None Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano     News New Hampshire nets 11,000  in population growth in 2015 http://www.nh1.com/news/new-hampshire-saw-its-population-increase-in-2015-as-53-000-moved-in/ http://www.nh1.com/files/ec-1202.pdf Hacker hacks NH DHHS http://www.wmur.com/article/sources-significant-data-breach-of-nh-department-of-health-and-human-services-discovered/8539148 The NH economy ends 2016 strong with the nation’s lowest unemployment rate http://www.nh1.com/news/new-hampshire-economy-ends-2016-strong-with-nation-s-lowest-unemployment-rate/ Rochester Fire Department imposes MANDATORY inspections http://www.fosters.com/news/20161221/rochester-fire-begins-apartment-inspections Sponsor  Shire Soaps www.shiresoaps.com    Local happenings  Capitalistmas 2017  Christmas is over, Hanukkah's halfway through, but there's still one holiday left! The tradition is simple: 1. Buy yourself a gi

On this episode of the Freecast Uber Grandma gets her day in court and speaking of courting, the relationship between church parking and UNH students may be changing for the worse. And meanwhile in Durham, a mural is causing more uproar than UNH’s spending habits. We’ve got tax levies on nonprofits and Shea Levy on multiple topics. Starting now on the Freecast   Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Mike Vine, Nick Boyle and Rodger Paxton Special Guest: Shea Levy Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano   Segments  News (10 min) Uber Grandma guilty on all counts! Seacoast United in Epping to add new indoor facility and restaurant Controversy over Durham Post Office mural NH Supreme Court upholds Tax levy on Durham church parking spaces Coast Guard Boardings & the Fourth Amendment Sponsor (5 mins) Beach Pea Baking Co. Local happenings (5 mins) Bitcoin Nights at STREET - Tuesdays at 7pm Freecoast Yoga at the Praxeum - Saturdays at 9am Portsmouth Porcupine Powwow - Sunday, December 18 at Noon Seacoas

Featuring Hosts: Matt Carano, Mike Vine, Nicholas Boyle, and Rodger Paxton Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano   News Feast of the Freecoast Recap Fidel Castro dies and the progressives’ true colors fly Homeless man accused of stealing Red Bull faces 7-year sentence Portsmouth Assistant mayor says city is over-regulating taxis Boston Globe features story about NH Independence and the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire Feast of the Freecoast Recap  This was the third annual Feast of the Freecoast dinner for Thanksgiving. The food was great, the people were awesome, and we had the highest attendance yet, with over 70 people coming.   Not-Sponsor  Certified Humane and local humane farmers   Local Happenings Weekly Liberty Outreach Meetup - New schedule! Weekly BTC Meetup at Street in Portsmouth on Tuesdays at 6PM   Philosophy of Liberty Liberty – You Keep Using That Word... What exactly is liberty? Are positive right legitimate?    Seacoast History Tobias Lear - George Washington's right hand  

Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Mike Vine, Nicholas Boyle and Rodger Paxton Special Guests: None Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano   On this episode of the freecast… Letter from a listener Shawn from Rochester emailed us and he gave us permission to read his email over the air News Free State supporter shot over porcupine flag http://www.unionleader.com/crime/Police-Flap-over-symbol-on-flag-led-to-Manchester-shooting-11082016 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw1u4tuUje88S01OMjdrQkgteGs/view Freecoaster gets Bitcoin ATM installed at the Rep. Local Election coverage: Libertarians gain ballot access and NHLA endorsed state reps win http://freekeene.com/2016/11/09/nh-libertarians-officially-recognized-as-party-for-first-time-in-20-years-free-staters-win-15-state-rep-races/ http://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/governor/new-hampshire/ http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2016/general/by_state/state_sen_house/NH.html?SITE=WMURTVELN&SECTION=POLITICS https://www.nhliberty.

Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Mike Vine, Rodger Paxton and Nicholas Boyle Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano   News NH has the wealthiest middle class in the Western World https://mises.org/blog/when-it-comes-household-income-sweden-and-germany-rank-kentucky Inn Owner sues town of Rye http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161027/inn-owner-sues-says-jenness-beach-bathhouse-will-block-views Portsmouth teacher dances to “F--- Donald Trump” http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161031/portsmouth-teacher-dances-to-f----donald-trump http://www.nh1.com/news/portsmouth-high-teacher-booted-from-class-after-dancing-in-costume-to-f-trump-song/ NH Family Petitions for Involuntary Commitment to treatment for drugs and alcohol http://www.nh1.com/news/nh-family-petitions-for-involuntary-commitment-to-treatment-of-drugs-alcohol/ 16 year old boy saves 3 year old sister from fire http://www.wmur.com/article/boy-runs-into-burning-home-to-save-his-little-sister/8072277 Sponsor Integrity hoops

Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Mike Vine, Rodger Paxton and Nick Boyle Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano News Hampton police detective charged with DWI http://www.nh1.com/news/hampton-police-detective-charged-with-dwi-after-crash-on-i-95-in-nh/ http://www.unionleader.com/crime/defense-experts-say-detectives-arrest-could-impact-tasker-prosecution-20161017 Hampton Beach Casino complex has a fire http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161012/fire-hits-hampton-beach-casino-complex   Portsmouth unveils new parking app http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161017/portsmouth-unveils-new-parking-app Portsmouth will pay James Boyle $345K for land taken by eminent domain. http://www.nh1.com/news/345-000-approved-for-portsmouth-toyota-s-eminent-domain-deal/ New Porcupine Powwow starts its first monthly meetup at the Praxeum! Next one 11/20 @ 11am, followed by Bitcoin Brunch at STREET Details at www.facebook.com/thefreecoast/events Sponsor STREET - First Portsmouth restaurant to accept Bi

Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Rodger Paxton, Mike Vine and Nick Boyle Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano News Rochester launches new program to fight opioid epidemic http://www.wmur.com/health/rochester-launches-new-program-to-fight-opioid-epidemic/41853726?src=app Portsmouth to explore allowing more food trucks in the city http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20160927/portsmouth-to-explore-allowing-more-food-trucks-in-city NH AG’s office releases names of NH lawmakers former rep Kyle Tasker sold drugs to. Kyle Tasker, among other things was charged with selling drugs to other members of the NH House No charges will be filed. Several of which used online applications like FB to communicate and transact (stupid) The Attorney General conducted interviews with all parties except one who died in June. Feel free to read the NH 1 article in the show notes, as well as their conversations with the AG. These reps include Pamela Tucker, Amanda Bolden, Joseph Lachance, and Ted Wright. Broadly, I’m won

Featuring: Host Matt Carano, Rodger Paxton, Mike Vine and Nick Boyle Special Guests: The Stone Church audience Producer: Rodger Paxton Editor: Matt Carano   Segments News (10 min) Sponsor (5 mins) (Matt) Local happenings (5 mins) Meet the Goers of Freecoast Fest ‘16 (10 mins) Philosophy of Liberty (10 mins) Seacoast History (10 mins) Social media News Primary Results GOP Gubernatorial results   Governor - GOP Primary September 14, 2016 - 04:52PM ET New Hampshire - 300 of 300 Precincts Reporting - 100%     Name Party Votes Vote %   Sununu, Chris GOP 34,137 31%   Edelblut, Frank GOP 33,149 30%   Gatsas, Ted GOP 22,840 21%   Forrester, Jeanie GOP 19,716 18%   Lavoie, Jonathan GOP 1,429 1%   Governor - Dem Primary September 14, 2016 - 04:52PM ET New Hampshire - 300 of 300 Precincts Reporting - 100%     Name Party Votes Vote %   Van Ostern, Colin Dem 37,696 52%