Monthly Archive for October, 2018

The Messenger – October 26, 2018

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Download The Messenger - October 26, 2018 (pdf)Council delays vote to approve Sunapee lease transfer

The NH Executive Council has delayed voting on a contract that would enable Vail Resorts to take over operations of the state-owned Mount Sunapee ski area, citing last-minute amendments to the lease that need closer scrutiny. In a 5-0 vote, the council tabled the request from Commissioner of Natural and Cultural Resources Sarah Stewart to approve three amendments, asking for…

Franklin Senator & State Rep. want financial disclosure laws enforced

State Rep. Werner Horn, (R-Franklin) has filed a request with House attorneys asking them to draft a bill that would require more robust enforcement of the law (Chapter 15-A Financial Disclosures) that has been in effect since 2006. “I plan to put legislation in that requires the attorney general to put an eyeball on this list and chase down whoever is not…

ConVal selects three for 2019 Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference

The ConVal Regional High School Counseling Department has announced that sophomores Henry Bernstein, Erich Clark, and Abigail Theberge were selected to represent ConVal at the 2019 Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference in May. The HOBY Conference is a weekend-long program held at…

Crazy Christian’s Cardboard Campout commences Nov. 2

Again this year, the Hillsboro United Methodist Men’s Ministry, affectionately dubbed “The Crazy Christians,” will camp out in cardboard boxes and sleeping bags to highlight the plight of our homeless neighbors…

GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY

Division III Quarterfinals. #2 Hopkinton 4, #10 Newport 0: The Hawks shut out the Tigers in the D-III quarterfinals to advance Tuesday’s semifinal against No. 6 Gilford. #5 Lebanon 2, #13 ConVal 1: The Cougars lost a tight battle, just missing a trip to the semifinals…

BOYS’ SOCCER

Regular Season. Hopkinton 9, Hillsboro-Deering 0: Ian Heck and Andrew Beckwith both had a hat trick and Paul Molnar added a goal and two assists for the Hawks. Sam Crawford earned a shutout. Concord Christian 3, Newport 1: Tigers’ Isaac Lafayette was able to get a nice shot inside the 18 to make the game 2-1…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 25, 2018 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 19, 2018

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Download The Messenger - October 19, 2018 (pdf)Goffstown Police are looking into human trafficking

Goffstown Police Officers executed search warrants last Thursday at Rainbow Spa, 542 Mast Road #2, and an “unauthorized apartment dwelling” less than two miles away at 207 Mast Road, after receiving several complaints alleging unlawful activity. Authorities say they are concerned with the human trafficking aspect, ensuring that people aren’t being held there and forced into…

Steven Hahn resigns from Hillsboro-Deering School Board

Long-serving Hillsboro-Deering School Board Steven Hahn has tendered his resignation effective as of Friday. In a letter to his collegues, Hahn states, “It has been a privilege to have served on the H-D School Board for the past five-and-a half years. Nevertheless, I am resigning this month because my permanent residence is changing, and while I still will be a property-owner and a tax payer, I will no longer be an official…

Milford-Bennington Rail Road may reinstate passenger service

Peter Leishman, owner of the Milford-Bennington Rail Road, has expressed interest in re-starting a tourist train that would bring passengers through a tour of Wilton, Bennington and Greenfield. Leishman’s company ran a tourist train in the early 2000 during the weekends, but when Stewart Draper, who operated the passenger train, died, the service was discontinued. Leishman has explored purchasing equipment to re-instate a passenger train, and has reached a…

NH Supreme Court rules in favor of former Weare Police Officer

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed a Hillsborough County Superior Court judge’s ruling that dismissed the case brought by the former Weare officer, Lisa Censabella. Censabella sued County Attorney Dennis Hogan, claiming he withheld public documents after her attorney, Tony Soltani, filed several right-to-know…

Hillsborough Operation Christmas in 2018

It’s that time of year again! Hillsborough’s Operation Christmas committee has begun meeting to prepare for Christmas 2018. Last year they helped 66 families with 134 children. Each year custodial parents fill out applications for their children age 16 and under to receive one toy and one article of clothing for each child. Each gift must be under $50. These requests are…

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Inter-Lakes 1: The Hillcats got the benefit of an own goal for an early 1-0 lead before the Lakers struck back to tie the game in the second half. With eight minutes remaining in the contest, Elizabeth Warren scored the game-winning goal. Hollis/Brookline 1, Merrimack Valley 0: Cavaliers junior Maddie Harley scored the game’s lone goal in the first half…

BOYS’ FOOTBALL

Kearsarge 42, Newport 14: Devyn Magistro ran for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns and also caught one of quarterback Jack Jallah’s three TD passes for Kearsarge. Somersworth 52, Newport 22: Newport’s offense showed some positive signs of life Saturday but the defense came up short…

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In New Hampshire – October 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - October 2018 (pdf)Experience Castle in the Clouds

For the first time, Castle in the Clouds is opening the doors of the historic Lucknow estate for two special evening tours, inviting the public to experience this stunning mountaintop mansion at night. “Castle After Hours” will be held on Friday, October 5th and Thursday, October 18th from 5:30-8:30pm. At 5:30pm, guests are welcome to relax in The Carriage House by the hearth fireplace with their drink of choice, complimentary with admission. Self-guided Castle tours will take place from…

30 years of Walking for the Animals of Monadnock Humane Society

This year, The Walk for Animals takes place at the MHS location in Swanzey! Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that its 30th Annual Walk for Animals will take place on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. – rain or shine. This year the Walk returns to its original location at MHS’ Swanzey location, after five years at the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport – a venue that was made possible by the kind support of the…

A deeper look at NH history on the NH Heritage Museum Trail

For a small state, a lot of important things have happened in New Hampshire, much of which is captured in the collections and exhibits at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord. One of 17 museums on The Trail, the Society holds the largest collection related to the history of the Granite State with more than 3 million objects, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and more. In commenting on what makes NH history so…

The best New England destination for a fall getaway

From fall festivals to haunts and Halloween events to the most amazing leaf-peeping, Mt Washington Valley is New England’s number on destination for a fabulous fall getaway. Here’s why. Nestled into the shadow of Mt Washington, the tallest peak in the Northeast, Mt Washington Valley, NH is found in the heart of primo leaf-peeping country. While it’s surrounded by 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, this region is anything but white; alive in color throughout…

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The Messenger – October 12, 2018

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Download The Messenger - October 12, 2018 (pdf)Warner Town Clerk resigns

Long-time Warner Town Clerk Judy Newman-Rogers has resigned. In a letter read into the record of the October 2nd meeting, she said, “I am submitting this letter to officially tender my resignation as the Town Clerk of Warner, effective October 13, 2018. It has been an honor and privilege to have served the residents of Warner as Deputy Town Clerk and then as Town Clerk for the past 24…

Hillsborough man sentenced to 7.5-15 years in prison

Jerry Newton, 54, of Hillsborough will serve two concurrent 7½- to 15-year sentences in state prison, with a third sentence suspended, after being found guilty of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from accounts designed to care for his elderly mother. Newton was found guilty of…

Weare man, missing since being subpoenaed, found dead

Donald Guillemette, of Weare, CEO of CareGivers Inc. hanged himself last month at the town of Merrimack’s Horse Hill Nature Preserve, after the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Charitable Trusts Division subpoenaed CareGivers’ financial records going back to 2015. The organization he headed failed to file three years of annual financial reports with…

Pats Peak’s Oktoberfest, Ski & Snowboard Sale set for Nov. 4th

Pats Peak announces its 16th annual Oktoberfest celebration in conjunction with the 48th annual Pats Peak Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Sale on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The Oktoberfest event is from 11am to 5pm and admission is free. This event is one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in New Hampshire. It includes live music from…

GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY

Hopkinton 6, ConVal 0: Katie Meserve had a hat trick as the Hawks bounced back from their second loss of the season with their fifth shutout. Gilford 8, Franklin 0: Ryleigh Seufert played a strong two-way game for the Tornadoes, but they couldn’t overcome Salanitro’s five goals in a loss on Tuesday…

BOYS’ SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 4, Monadnock 3: Ben Ketterer’s hat trick helped the Hillcats snap a three-game losing streak with this one-goal win on the road. Hillsboro-Deering 4, Mascoma 3: Ben Ketterer scored a hat trick and Kadin Garvin drove a shot into the net from 20 yards out to lift the Hillcats to their second consecutive win…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 October 11, 2018 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – October 5, 2018

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Download The Messenger - October 5, 2018 (pdf)Hillsboro teen arrested with firearm and drugs

On September 26th, Officer Fosher of the Hooksett Police Department stopped a vehicle on West River Rd. for multiple line violations. Fosher identified the driver of the vehicle as Alan Clark, 18, of Hillsboro. While Fosher was speaking with Clark and his female passenger, he noticed both parties appeared nervous and were giving inconsistent stories. When he began…

Hillsborough and Jaffrey men sustain injuries in Hancock accident

On September 26th, the Hancock Police responded to a two-car collision on Concord Road south of the Forest Road intersection. Initial investigation shows that a construction work zone had been established in the area. A red 2003 Ford F-150, operated by Dennis Campbell, 63, of Jaffrey was southbound on Route 202 in the work zone. He passed through the Forest Road intersection when he encountered a marked flagger attempting to…

McDonald’s franchisees present Community Policing Awards

On Wednesday, McDonald’s franchisees across New Hampshire led a fundraising effort to donate $50,000 to the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, from 4 to 7 p.m. All 54 McDonald’s restaurants will contribute a percentage of sales to the Association. McDonald’s will also recognize several officers…

Full-Day kindergarten program in Weare?

Want to know more about what full day kindergarten might look like at Center Woods Elementary? There will be two information sessions, the first on October 9 at Center Woods Elementary in the library from 5-6 PM and a second session on October 16 in the library at the Weare Middle School. The ad hoc committee created by the Weare School Board last year to study full day kindergarten for the…

Stark student studies at Snow Farm

SRHS junior Lauren Zervos attended Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program in Williamsburg, MA, for two weeks in July to study ceramics and metalsmithing. Snow Farm is one of only nine craft schools in the United States with comprehensive offerings and intensive, immersive instruction for high school students. During her two weeks at Snow Farm, Ms. Zervos studied along with other…

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Hillsboro-Deering 6, Monadnock 1: Izabella Warren tied Hillsboro-Deering’s scoring record with her three goals, giving her 83 goals for her career. Hopkinton 4, Prospect Mountain 0: Hopkinton took a 3-0 lead into halftime…

BOYS’ BASS FISHING

Kearsarge 1st, Sunapee 3rd: The Kearsarge bass fishing team caught eight fish to win its first ever NHIAA state championship. Kearsarge finished runner-up to Keene in 2016. The Cougars caught eight small fish that weighed a total of 24.81 pounds. Sunapee finished 3rd (eight fish, 18.74 pounds)…

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