The Messenger – March 9, 2018

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Hillsborough riot; Four indicted for October confrontation with police

Four Hillsborough area residents have been indicted on felony riot charges stemming from an October confrontation with Hillsborough Police. “It was pretty much out of control,” said Hillsborough Police Chief David Roarick about the incident. Officers Brian Giammarino and Mark McSweeney had flashlights shined in their eyes and their cruisers damaged. One man wielded an ax while threatening to bash their brains in, and both officers were…

State discussing Rt 202 bridge repairs with Hopkinton and Henniker

David Scott of the NH Department of Transportation spoke to both the Hopkinton and Henniker Select Boards on successive nights, regarding the anticipated repair of two bridges on Rte 202/9 in Hopkinton. As the bridges are in Hopkinton, the Hopkinton Board has more input on how traffic will be handled during the repairs, however, the State feels that it is important that the Henniker Board be included in the discussion. There are several ways of diverting the…

Ten Departments assist Weare in fighting house fire

On March 4th, the Weare Fire Department was alerted to a building fire at 447 Dustin Tavern Road. Fire Lieutenant Steve Barton was driving nearby and saw a large column of smoke. His investigation discovered two automobiles burning near and extending to a one and a half story house…

Kayakers challenge Franklin’s  Boat Bash Snow Crash

Known as a destination for whitewater kayaking on the Winnipesaukee River, Franklin’s 2nd Annual Boat Bash Snow Crash turns kayaking into a unique downhill race at Veterans Memorial Ski Area. Co-sponsored by the Franklin Outing Club and Mill City Park, the former having promoted community skiing in Franklin since 1961; the latter created in…

Warner and New Boston seeking to replace old Fire Stations

Many small towns in New Hampshire are running into the same issue: a dire need to update their fire stations. The Town of Warner’s fire department was founded in 1830. Its current fire station was built in 1961-62 on a donated site. The two-bay single-story structure was constructed by firefighters and other town volunteers. Many components of the building were donated by townsfolk. Some funds were donated by…

Girls Sports: Basketball

DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP – #5 Conant 36, #6 Hopkinton30: Experience was the deciding fator bringing the Hopkinton’s dream season to an abrupt end. The Hawks finished 6-12 last year, and hadn’t been to a championship game since 2003. Conant, on the other hand, had been…

Boys Sports: Basketball

DIVISION IV SEMIFINALS – #2 Pittsfield 62,  #3 Littleton 42:  Cam Darrah, finished with 22 points, four assists, five rebounds and three steals to lead the Panthers into the finals…