Meteor Boom Explained: NASA confirmed a fast-moving natural meteor broke up about 40 miles above northeast Massachusetts/southeast New Hampshire on May 30, producing a sonic boom heard from Rhode Island to New Hampshire; the energy was estimated at about 300 tons of TNT, and officials reported no damage. School & Community Wins: Stevens High School musicians swept state and regional accolades, with multiple students earning top honors and all groups scoring first-place ratings. Hazardous Waste Enforcement: CRREL agreed to pay a $200,000 fine to New Hampshire over hazardous waste disposal violations found in a 2021 inspection. Local Politics—Tax Cap Deal: NH House and Senate negotiators reached a committee conference agreement on a property tax cap for local school districts, with voters deciding on the cap and an SAU administrative spending limit. Public Service Recognition: The NH secretary of state recognized Girl Scouts for civic projects under the “Civics In Action: 50 Students 50 Stars” program. Health Initiative: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announced a federal Lyme and tick-borne illness push in New Hampshire, including research, prevention, and patient-care efforts. Business Watch: A NH business segment highlighted the state’s aerospace and defense sector’s scale and growth, including workforce needs tied to AI. Politics & Fallout: Capitol rioters continued pushing for payouts from Trump’s new “anti-weaponization” fund despite legal and backlash hurdles.