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AdvertisementCeremony had been scheduled for next weekSununu says inauguration ceremony canceled because of concerns over armed protestersCeremony had been scheduled for next weekHide TranscriptShow TranscriptARREST MADE DURING A PROTEST AT A SOME. &gt;&gt; PROTESTERS HAVE BEEN GATHERING AT THE GOVERNOR’S HOME CALLING FOR AN END TO THE STATE OF EMERGENCY. THERE WAS ANOTHER GATHERING THIS PAST MONDAY, A FACEBOOK EVENT DESCRIBED IT AS A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR THE VICTIMS OF A LOCKDOWN. THE GOVERNOR ANNOUNCED THE OUTDOOR INAUGURATION EVENTS PLANNED FOR JANUARY 7 WILL BE SCALED BACK TO ONLY INCLUDE THOSE BEING SWORN IN AND TAKE PLACE INSIDE THE STATE HOUSE. OTHER LEGISLATORS WILL JOIN VIRTUALLY. ARMED PROTESTERS HAVE BECOME MORE AGGRESSIVE, TARGETING HIS FAMILY. &gt;&gt; LATE MONDAY NIGHT, AND ARMED INDIVIDUAL WAS ARRESTED IN MY BACKYARD WITH OVER TWO DOZEN ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION. THEREFORE, IT WAS PRUDENT TO CANCEL THAT EVENT AND MAKE FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS. &gt;&gt; HE WILL DELIVER HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS LATER TAdvertisementSununu says inauguration ceremony canceled because of concerns over armed protestersCeremony had been scheduled for next weekGov. Chris Sununu announced Wednesday that his outdoor inauguration ceremony scheduled for next week is being canceled because of concerns over armed protesters.&gt;&gt; Download the FREE WMUR appThe outdoor ceremony had been scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7. "My first responsibility is ensuring the safety of my family and our citizens," Gov. Chris Sununu said. "For weeks, armed protesters have increasingly become more aggressive, targeting my family, protesting outside my private residence and trespassing on my property — an outdoor public ceremony simply brings too much risk. We do not make this decision lightly, but it is the right thing to do."The governor said he and the Executive Council will be sworn in during a small ceremony that will be attended by leaders of both houses in the legislature and will be virtually attended by all other members on Jan. 7.Sununu will deliver his inaugural address at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7. More details will be made public in the coming days."Late Monday night, an individual, an armed individual was arrested in my backyard with over two dozen rounds of ammunition," Sununu said. "And, as governor, my obligation is to the safety of my family, to the safety of the citizens of this state and so therefore, it was prudent to cancel that event and make further adjustments."Sununu said he consulted with Attorney General Gordon MacDonald, Senate President Chuck Morse and acting-House Speaker Sherm Packard in making the decision.Sununu, a Republican, is entering his third term in office after defeating Democratic challenger Dan Feltes in November.Gov. Chris Sununu announced Wednesday that his outdoor inauguration ceremony scheduled for next week is being canceled because of concerns over armed protesters.&gt;&gt;AdvertisementThe outdoor ceremony had been scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7. "My first responsibility is ensuring the safety of my family and our citizens," Gov. Chris Sununu said. "For weeks, armed protesters have increasingly become more aggressive, targeting my family, protesting outside my private residence and trespassing on my property — an outdoor public ceremony simply brings too much risk. We do not make this decision lightly, but it is the right thing to do."The governor said he and the Executive Council will be sworn in during a small ceremony that will be attended by leaders of both houses in the legislature and will be virtually attended by all other members on Jan. 7.Sununu will deliver his inaugural address at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7. More details will be made public in the coming days."Late Monday night, an individual, an armed individual was arrested in my backyard with over two dozen rounds of ammunition," Sununu said. "And, as governor, my obligation is to the safety of my family, to the safety of the citizens of this state and so therefore, it was prudent to cancel that event and make further adjustments."Sununu said he consulted with Attorney General Gordon MacDonald, Senate President Chuck Morse and acting-House Speaker Sherm Packard in making the decision.Sununu, a Republican, is entering his third term in office after defeating Democratic challenger Dan Feltes in November.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementCeremony had been scheduled for next weekSununu says inauguration ceremony canceled because of concerns over armed protestersCeremony had been scheduled for next weekHide TranscriptShow TranscriptARREST MADE DURING A PROTEST AT A SOME. &gt;&gt; PROTESTERS HAVE BEEN GATHERING AT THE GOVERNOR’S HOME CALLING FOR AN END TO THE STATE OF EMERGENCY. THERE WAS ANOTHER GATHERING THIS PAST MONDAY, A FACEBOOK EVENT DESCRIBED IT AS A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR THE VICTIMS OF A LOCKDOWN. THE GOVERNOR ANNOUNCED THE OUTDOOR INAUGURATION EVENTS PLANNED FOR JANUARY 7 WILL BE SCALED BACK TO ONLY...

NH Gov. Chris Sununu says inauguration ceremony canceled

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