OSSIPEE — Tyranny on the selectmen's board and "illegal" warrant articles have been the talk of the town in the lead-up to next week's election and town meeting.Â
The election is Tuesday, March 11, and the town meeting, Wednesday, March 12.Â
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Jonathan Smith has been instrumental in destroying the peace and harmony in Ossipee. He needs to go back to his hometown of New York City right now.
Seems like he has been instrumental in holding up the law.
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