March 27, 2008 - 16:15

Manchester political icon dies

The Union Leader is reporting that Lloyd Basinow, a Manchester political activist, died this morning.

During the 1980s, Basinow represented Ward 4 on the Board of Alderman.

Basinow is know for attempting to privatize Manchester's public schools and recently led the fight against the fluoridation of drinking water.

Former Manchester Mayor, and current Executive Councilor, Ray Wieczorek said, "he was one of a kind."

Brian Lawson is a PolitickerNH.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

Related topics: Ray Wieczorek, death, Lloyd Basinow

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