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In This Issue
Newport shooting range faces three appeals
Although the Newport Planning Board has approved the Sturm, Ruger & Company/Mountain View Gun Club gun range on John Stark Highway, the issue is far from settled. Three appeals have been filed against the project. Two by the Newport Safety Coalition, one with the…
Six teacher layoffs included in $1 million H-D budget reduction
Speaking before a pack-house of teachers, administrators and staff, SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett presented the H-D School Board with his preliminary recommendations trimming the proposed budget by the $1 million dictated by voters. Upset by the…
Second Federal suit filed against Weare Police Department
The Town of Weare and its Police Department are back in Federal Court defending how police officers treated a group that was filming a 2010 traffic stop. In his suit, Plaintiff William Rodriguez states that he was illegally detained, his camera confiscated and he was subjected to…
Fourth Annual Taste of Hillsboro was successful
On Saturday, March 23, the Hillsboro NH Scholars hosted the 4th annual “Taste of Hillsboro” at the Hillsboro Deering Middle School. Ten restaurants had various foods on hand from their menus and people had the opportunity to try sample size portions…
Hopkinton residents oppose expanding transfer station
Following an emotional discussion over a potential cell tower, (See story on page 1) the Hopkinton Selectmen heard testimony from residents opposed to amending the Hopkinton-Webster waste-facility permit to allow opening the transfer station to residents of other towns. Assistant Superintendent Steve Clough briefed the Board on the reasons opening the facility would generate…
Long overdue “Welcome Home” for Vietnam Vets
This Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m., the State of NH officially recognizes the service of Vietnam veterans with a Welcome Home Ceremony at the NHNG Army Aviation Flight Facility on Regional Drive in Concord. Now in their 60s and 70s, they swore that the next generation…
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