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Editorial: Right-to-Know Law keeps its teeth

Editorial: Right-to-Know Law keeps its teeth

The Valley News was successful in obtaining arrest records from the town of Hanover, and was awarded attorney’s fees and costs, affirming the importance of the Right-to-Know law and the need for government transparency and accountability.

by Valley News Editorial Board May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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