Former Somersworth City Councilor Crystal Paradis
Thank you for electing me as your at-large representative on Somersworth City Council. I look forward to serving you as your Councilor!
Send me an email anytime at cparadis@somersworth.com
Progress on Priorities
At the beginning of my term, I posted the priority issues that I ran on as a City Council Candidate.
I’ve updated progress on all of these goals, which you can review on my Priorities Page.
Update from Coronavirus / COVID-19 Local Business Information Session with Strafford Country Public Health
Last night, the Tri-Cities' chambers of commerce (Dover Chamber of Commerce, Falls Chamber of Commerce from Somersworth and Rochester Chamber of Commerce, aka the "Tri-Chambers") hosted a informational session in conjunction with Strafford County Public Health...
Somersworth Dog Park Update
Keep an eye out for a future City Council meeting agenda to contain an item to officially approve this dog park project — here are some high-level updates, informed by our recent Recreation Committee meeting: What's happening with the dog park? Last night, the...
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I wish the Mayor, the new City Council and the new School Board a healthy, safe and successful term as they serve the people of Somersworth.
https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2022/01/05/somersworth-nh-mayor-dana-hilliard-promotes-plan-future-2022-inauguration/9082364002/
Despite a record number of unsheltered people seeking a place to stay, Dover, Rochester and Somersworth have dissolved the committee in charge of addressing homelessness in the Tri-Cities. https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2022/01/05/dover-rochester-somersworth-homelessness-committee-dissolved/9076494002/
The Tri-Cities dissolved the committee in charge of addressing homelessness, with plans to organize a new group of city professionals. As the warming center sees record numbers of unsheltered clients, some question if now is the right time to change course
https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2022/01/05/dover-rochester-somersworth-homelessness-committee-dissolved/9076494002/
Getting vaccinated and boosted is the best way to keep yourself and those around you safe. Here is how you can register for your booster shot, if you haven't received it already:
Haven’t got your COVID booster yet? Sign up to get boosted at one of 14 locations across the state. We know boosters are the strongest defense against the omicron variant. You can register now.
https://www.wmur.com/article/registration-opens-monday-for-new-hampshires-second-booster-blitz/38654531
Glad that my final piece of legislation unanimously passed Somersworth City Council this week. I hope that efforts to reverse the PUC's terrible gutting of the Energy Efficiency program are successful. These programs save taxpayer $, reduce rates & protect the environment. https://twitter.com/CP4Somersworth/status/1471919366828605443
ICYMI, this Monday evening, the Somersworth City Council unanimously passed Resolution 19-22, opposing Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Order 20-092—which drastically reduces the NH Energy Efficiency/NHSaves program.
Full resolution here:
https://councilorparadis.com/resolution-19-22-city-council-vote-to-oppose-public-utilities-commission-puc-order-20-092/ #NHPolitics