A police escort, a Scout color guard, the Legion’s centennial banner, and a town in lawn chairs: Tilton-Northfield revived a 127-year-old New Hampshire idea a week before the nation turned 250.
In April 2026, journalist Dexter Dow reached out to Northfield legislators Greg Hill, James Thibault, and Howard Pearl for their positions on four significant bills, including a controversial student ID ban and a citizenship verification mandate. None responded. Their votes are now public, with ongoing legal challenges expected for these laws.

