CONCORD — The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office sent a letter to the Bartlett Firefighter’s Association saying it must cease and desist from presenting itself as a non-profit organization — something it was doing as recently as last month.
When reached for comment Tuesday, the association’s treasurer, Peter Villaume, said he’s getting the correct paperwork squared away.
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