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Written by Patrick R. McElhiney

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Published: 06 February 2020

ROCHESTER, NH – HRCU is pleased to welcome Tyler Hudson as the Vice President of Digital Strategy & eServices. In this new role, he will direct and guide the digital strategy across the entire organization to ensure consistency of the member experience across all channels. With a new digital banking platform being introduced in late May, the recent addition of a network of Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), member support and operations that now heavily rely on the digital experience, it is critical to have the experience and knowledge in place to stay ahead in the quickly changing and evolving digital world.

Hudson comes to HRCU with 17 years of experience in credit unions, financial technology, operations, process improvement, and digital platform implementation. Most recently, he served as Assistant Vice President of Development at Synergent, a FinTech-focused service bureau that provides access to state-of-the-art core processing solutions, payments, programming, and marketing services. In that role, Hudson led a team of Business Analysts and Programmers in software development, core data conversions, and professional services.  Prior to his time with Synergent, he got his start in the credit union world at San Diego County Credit Union and Symitar, a core data processor leader.

“Tyler brings a great deal of valuable experience to HRCU”, said Brian Hughes, President, and CEO. “In the ever-changing world of delivering the most convenient and comprehensive financial services, HRCU is elevating to be a leader in digital technology. Tyler will be building his HRCU team while working to bring the best digital channel experience to our members.”

Hudson resides in Springvale, Maine with his wife Erica and their three children.

HRCU is a state-chartered and NCUA federally insured community credit union that serves over 22,000 members throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast since 1962.  You are eligible to be a member if you live or work in New Hampshire.

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Written by Patrick R. McElhiney

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Published: 05 February 2020

CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management reminds residents and visitors of New Hampshire to be prepared for a long duration mixed precipitation event that will impact the state Thursday into Friday. A lull is possible Thursday afternoon before a second round of precipitation intensifies overnight and continues into Friday afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Coos, Grafton and Carroll counties from 7:00 A.M. tomorrow until 10:00 P.M. on Friday. Heavy snow is expected in Coos County with total accumulations of 9 to 16 inches. Parts of Grafton and Carroll counties should expect heavy mixed precipitation with total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Coos, Belknap, Strafford, Grafton, Rockingham and Carroll Counties from 7:00 A.M. tomorrow until 10:00 P.M. on Friday. Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch.

The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Hillsborough, Cheshire, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, and Sullivan counties from 4:00 A.M. tomorrow until 10:00 P.M. on Friday. Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch.

“Once the storm begins, travel will be difficult,” NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Jennifer Harper said. “If you must travel, remember to clear snow and ice from your vehicle, slow down, allow extra time for travel, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.”

No widespread power outages are expected.

Director Harper provides these additional reminders:

• Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.
• Do not crowd the plows or emergency crews.
• Clear all snow and ice off your car, including your food, around lights, and license plates before traveling.
• Bridges, overpasses, and exposed road areas are the most prone to icy conditions.
• Visit ReadyNH.gov to learn more preparedness tips to help you and your family stay safe.

Take time now to prepare. Director Harper encourages everyone to plan ahead for disasters. The core steps toward preparedness are (1) make an emergency kit, (2) have a family emergency plan, and (3) stay informed by signing up for NH Alerts. Download templates and instructions for each of these preparedness steps online at ReadyNH.gov.

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Written by Patrick R. McElhiney

Category: Articles

Published: 05 February 2020

DURHAM, N.H.—Nearly every presidential candidate in the primary race has a proposal to make college more affordable, a new analysis released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire found.

“Driven by steadily rising college costs and student debt, the 2020 presidential campaign has put the issues of college cost and student debt on the agenda like never before,” said the authors. “Many candidates are promising to transform the federal investment in college affordability and this analysis explores the challenge of college affordability and summarizes the proposals to address it.”

In addition, Carsey will host an event Thursday, Feb. 6, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. in Huddleston Hall Ballroom to explore the topic of college affordability as well as look at how the issue is playing out on the campaign trail.

The analysis was conducted by James Kvaal, president, and Jessica Thompson, director of policy and planning, at the Institute for College Access & Success. The institute is a trusted source of research, design, and advocacy for student-centered public policies that promote affordability, accountability, and equity in higher education.

The Carsey School of Public Policy is nationally recognized for research, policy education and bringing people together for thoughtful dialogue to address important societal challenges. The school develops and facilitates innovative, responsive and equitable solutions at all levels of government and in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.

The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation, and world. More than 16,000 students from all 50 states and 71 countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top-ranked programs in business, engineering, law, health, and human services, liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. As one of the nation’s highest-performing research universities, UNH partners with NASA, NOAA, NSF and NIH, and receives more than $110 million in competitive external funding every year to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea, and space.

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Written by Patrick R. McElhiney

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Published: 05 February 2020

Will your license fly?

CONCORD, N.H. – Soon, federally compliant identification will be required to board domestic flights and enter some federal facilities. A New Hampshire REAL ID driver license or non-driver identification card is fully compliant and will get you where you need to go. This Saturday, you can get your REAL ID driver license or non-driver identification card at several New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles locations.

Getting a REAL ID is voluntary, and other federally compliant identification, such as a passport, may also be used for domestic air travel. However, time is running out and we encourage New Hampshire residents who wish to obtain a REAL ID to do so as soon as possible. REAL ID applications must be submitted in person.

To make REAL ID services more easily accessible, the following New Hampshire DMV locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday, February 8, and the second Saturday of each month, for REAL ID transactions only. REAL ID transactions may also, be conducted at all locations during regular weekday hours as well as all other DMV business.

Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Newport, Dover, and Twin Mountain.

Additional documentation is required when applying for REAL ID and should be gathered prior to your visit to the DMV. Documentation related to name changes due to marriage, divorce, adoption, etc., must be presented at the time of the transaction.

For detailed documentation requirements and facts about REAL ID, visit www.getREAL.nh.gov.