Thomas Oppel
@tpoppel.bsky.social
Grafton 9 State Representative for Canaan, Dorchester & Orange. Founder and President of O2 Strategies communications consultancy.
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton and Orange Democrats and allies, hope you can join us this Sunday afternoon at Chappy's for the Mascoma Forward holiday party. Food and soft drinks provided. Bring your own adult beverages.
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton and Orange Democrats and allies, hope you can join us this Sunday afternoon at Chappy's for the Mascoma Forward holiday party. Food and soft drinks provided. Bring your own adult beverages.
Apologize for the latest change, but scheduling conflicts mean I am having to reschedule the December Office Hour. Please note date and time change. I will NOT be holding an office hour in November.
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Apologize for the latest change, but scheduling conflicts mean I am having to reschedule the December Office Hour. Please note date and time change. I will NOT be holding an office hour in November.
DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR MY OFFICE HOUR!
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR MY OFFICE HOUR!
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
Just a reminder I'll be at the Canaan Town Library, NH, tomorrow evening to talk with anyone who has a question or issue with state or county government.
October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just a reminder I'll be at the Canaan Town Library, NH, tomorrow evening to talk with anyone who has a question or issue with state or county government.
Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p
September 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p
An update on my Office Hour tonight.
August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An update on my Office Hour tonight.
My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.
August 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.
Great discussion last night on public education funding with Reps. David Luneau & Hope Damon & Mascoma Valley Regional School District Board Chair Tim Josephson. I'll email slides to all who signed up. If you couldn't make it & want the slides, email me at Thomas.Oppel@gc.nh.gov.
August 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Great discussion last night on public education funding with Reps. David Luneau & Hope Damon & Mascoma Valley Regional School District Board Chair Tim Josephson. I'll email slides to all who signed up. If you couldn't make it & want the slides, email me at Thomas.Oppel@gc.nh.gov.
Good conversation last week with @repgoodlander.bsky.social on Goose Pond in Canaan. She and I are both focused on finding solutions to maintain health care at the Mascoma Community Health Center.
August 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Good conversation last week with @repgoodlander.bsky.social on Goose Pond in Canaan. She and I are both focused on finding solutions to maintain health care at the Mascoma Community Health Center.
Just a reminder, our session on what's next for public school funding is tonight at the Canaan Meeting House at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there.
August 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just a reminder, our session on what's next for public school funding is tonight at the Canaan Meeting House at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there.
If you're interested in property tax relief, our public schools, our economic future, or all of that, the NH Supreme Court's decision in the ConVal case is a key. Join us Monday night for this important discussion.
August 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If you're interested in property tax relief, our public schools, our economic future, or all of that, the NH Supreme Court's decision in the ConVal case is a key. Join us Monday night for this important discussion.
What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.
August 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.
As always, concluding Canaan's Old Home Days celebration will be the annual service at the Old North Church on Canaan Street, across from the Canaan Street Cemetary. This year will also feature a special celebration, honoring the Noyes Academy history. Don't miss this special event today at 4p!
August 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
As always, concluding Canaan's Old Home Days celebration will be the annual service at the Old North Church on Canaan Street, across from the Canaan Street Cemetary. This year will also feature a special celebration, honoring the Noyes Academy history. Don't miss this special event today at 4p!
Great turnout for Saturday's Canaan Old Home Days parade, including Canaan Democrats parade crew! Big thanks to Chair Paul Lambert, Jane Strohl, Chuck Townsend, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill (and Zoey) and Grafton County Commissioner Katie Hedberg! Always a great weekend!
August 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Great turnout for Saturday's Canaan Old Home Days parade, including Canaan Democrats parade crew! Big thanks to Chair Paul Lambert, Jane Strohl, Chuck Townsend, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill (and Zoey) and Grafton County Commissioner Katie Hedberg! Always a great weekend!
Now that the NH Supreme Court has established just how much more the state should be providing to support public schools and reduce property taxes, what's next? We'll discuss with an expert panel at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m. Join us!
July 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Now that the NH Supreme Court has established just how much more the state should be providing to support public schools and reduce property taxes, what's next? We'll discuss with an expert panel at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m. Join us!
First monthly office hours tonight drew 6 people, great conversation about what's been happening at the State House in Concord. Thanks to Canaan Town Library for hosting. Looking forward to my next office hour, Aug. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
July 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
First monthly office hours tonight drew 6 people, great conversation about what's been happening at the State House in Concord. Thanks to Canaan Town Library for hosting. Looking forward to my next office hour, Aug. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoyed Goose Pond Lake Association annual meeting Sunday & Canaan Street Lake Association Saturday. Have 7 loons on Goose Pond, 5 on Canaan Street Lake! Big congrats to GPLA President Micheal Riese and CLA President Karen Henry, boards & all wonderful volunteers!
July 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Enjoyed Goose Pond Lake Association annual meeting Sunday & Canaan Street Lake Association Saturday. Have 7 loons on Goose Pond, 5 on Canaan Street Lake! Big congrats to GPLA President Micheal Riese and CLA President Karen Henry, boards & all wonderful volunteers!
Great exchanges last night @ Mascoma Valley listening session in Canaan. State Rep. David Fracht, Enfield, and I hosted fellow Reps from Nashua, Merrimack, Stratham, Wilmot and Lebanon. Enfield Moderator Lindsay Smith kept us moving. Already planning another to hear from you!
June 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Great exchanges last night @ Mascoma Valley listening session in Canaan. State Rep. David Fracht, Enfield, and I hosted fellow Reps from Nashua, Merrimack, Stratham, Wilmot and Lebanon. Enfield Moderator Lindsay Smith kept us moving. Already planning another to hear from you!
Enjoyed a morning today in Lebanon with Senator Sue Prentiss & @nhhousedems.bsky.social colleagues from the Upper Valley and across the state listening to constituents. Lot's of talk about the awful GOP budget & its devastating impact on NH citizens. Thanks to all for your engagement!
June 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Enjoyed a morning today in Lebanon with Senator Sue Prentiss & @nhhousedems.bsky.social colleagues from the Upper Valley and across the state listening to constituents. Lot's of talk about the awful GOP budget & its devastating impact on NH citizens. Thanks to all for your engagement!
Upper Valley and Mascoma Valley citizens, take advantage of an opportunity to make your voices heard about state government on June 21 in Lebanon or June 24 in Canaan. Hosts in Canaan will be Reps. David Fracht, Enfield, & Thomas Oppel, Canaan, with some House colleagues.
June 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Upper Valley and Mascoma Valley citizens, take advantage of an opportunity to make your voices heard about state government on June 21 in Lebanon or June 24 in Canaan. Hosts in Canaan will be Reps. David Fracht, Enfield, & Thomas Oppel, Canaan, with some House colleagues.
Enfield No Kings rally drew 200+ today! Honored to explose Trump/Hegseth's disgraceful removal of Navy ship names for heroes like John Lewis, Medgar Evers, Harriet Tubman & Harvey Milk. Hegseth would honor Confederate traitors who fought for slavery. Thanks to all who attended!
June 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Enfield No Kings rally drew 200+ today! Honored to explose Trump/Hegseth's disgraceful removal of Navy ship names for heroes like John Lewis, Medgar Evers, Harriet Tubman & Harvey Milk. Hegseth would honor Confederate traitors who fought for slavery. Thanks to all who attended!
Great opportunity last month to share ideas on promoting outdoor recreation in Canaan & Mascoma Valley with WV group pursuing same ideas in Monongola Valley thanks to Upper Valley Business Alliance's Tracy Hutchins & UNH and UVM Extension.
June 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Great opportunity last month to share ideas on promoting outdoor recreation in Canaan & Mascoma Valley with WV group pursuing same ideas in Monongola Valley thanks to Upper Valley Business Alliance's Tracy Hutchins & UNH and UVM Extension.
Dartmouth undergrad workers strike when college stopped talking. Rally today at 12:30 or gofund.me/6ec60263; Venmo “Strike Hardship Fund” @swcdartmouth or mail check
to SWCD Hardship Fund, c/o LALACS House, 38 North Main St. Hanover, NH 03755.
to SWCD Hardship Fund, c/o LALACS House, 38 North Main St. Hanover, NH 03755.
May 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Dartmouth undergrad workers strike when college stopped talking. Rally today at 12:30 or gofund.me/6ec60263; Venmo “Strike Hardship Fund” @swcdartmouth or mail check
to SWCD Hardship Fund, c/o LALACS House, 38 North Main St. Hanover, NH 03755.
to SWCD Hardship Fund, c/o LALACS House, 38 North Main St. Hanover, NH 03755.