Monthly Archive for July, 2020

The Messenger – July 31, 2020

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Hopkinton Rescue Squad disbands after 54 years service

After nearly two years of conflict with the Select Board and Fire Department, Hopkinton’s Rescue Squad members have voted to permanently suspend operations and begin the process of formally disbanding the organization. In a Facebook post the squad said, “Eighteen months has now lapsed since cancellation of our insurance, without…

H-D announces fall school re-entry forums

SAU #34 Superintendent of Schools Patricia Parenteau has issued the following invitation to Hillsboro-Deering Families and Staff: “I want to invite you to attend Hillsboro-Deering’s forums on School Re-entry to be held on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. The meetings will be held virtually in order to allow for as many…

Deering Community Church welcomes Town’s new Police Chief

Please join the Deering Community Church on Facebook this Sunday, August 2nd at 11:30 am for a special Facebook Live event to welcome Deering’s new police chief, Mark Philibert. Chief Philibert was born in Manchester NH in 1982. He has one older and one younger brother. His family moved to Hillsboro NH in 1989 and Mark graduated from the Hillsboro-Deering School district. In…

Three people seriously injured in Weare fire

On July 28, at 1:52 pm Weare Fire Rescue were dispatched to East Shore Drive for a report of a woman with burns, and a kitchen fire. While en route to the call, it was reported there was also a fire caused by a truck running over a gasoline can. Responders arrived three minutes after dispatch and found had three people suffering from burns — and requested additional ambulances and…

New London Select Board opens its meetings, thaws hiring freeze, more

The New London Selectmen lifted the temporary freeze on hiring expenditures at the Board’s July 20th meeting as the Selectmen determined the town’s financial position sound. The Fire Chief and Public Works Director will now begin the process of hiring the new positions approved in the…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 30, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 24, 2020

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Download The Messenger - July 24, 2020 (pdf)Newbury celebrates groundbreaking of new Fire Station

Over the past decade, multiple studies and public input sessions have pointed to the need for a new fire station that will better meet the needs of today’s firefighting and emergency response requirements. After three unsuccessful attempts, voters gave their approval at Town Meeting, and ground was broken on…

Possible OHRV Ordinance draws crowd to Hillsborough Select Board

A Hillsborough Select Board agenda item calling for an “OHRV Ordinance Discussion” drew a crowd of nearly twenty people to Tuesday’s meeting. Disappointed that it was only an item for the Board to consider and not a public…

Hillsboro Lions Club to host NAACP speaker

The Hillsboro Lions Club is hosting a special meeting at 7:00 PM on July 28th at the American Legion Hall on West Main Street. The featured speaker will be James T. McKim, President of the Manchester Chapter of the NAACP. Mr. McKim is expected to share his perspective on being Black in NH in 2020…

Newbury planning to honor first responders

Newbury Town Clerk Bob Wilkonski presented the Select Board with a proposal to have a gathering at Fishersfield Park for our police officers, Fiefighters and first responders to show support for them and that we have their backs…

Project Genesis Renovation bids approved

Town Administrator Laura Buono briefed the Hillsborough Select Board on the Project Genesis Renovations. She said they have received two quotes for the renovations on the Youth Services Building, which are being paid for by…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 23, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 17, 2020

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Greenfield’s first blacksmith shop, in 1820, but most recently used as a car dealership, gas station, and auto shop, before sitting idle for years, is being restored to its original form and purpose. By mid August, owner Ray Cilley and master blacksmith Vincent Anfuso plan to offer…

ConVal providing free kid’s meals throughout the summer

Childhood hunger doesn’t end when school does. That’s why totes have been throughout the ConVal area with free bags of nonperishable items for children who need weekend food. The specific items vary each week but are typically similar to what’s shown here; the totes are replenished each Thursday…

Governor Sununu unveils guidelines for returning to school this fall

Masks are not required for students in the classroom under new guidance released Tuesday by New Hampshire health and education officials as school districts prepare for the coming school year. Gov. Chris Sununu unveiled the long-awaited…

Antrim sand pit off limits for target practice

Antrim Fire Chief Marshall Gale reminds residents that the sand pit on Old North Branch Road is town property and off limits to the public for safety and liability reasons. Contrary to several Facebook posts, the sand pit is not open to the public, for target shooting or…

Peterborough Police Association Responds

After the recent “Listening Session on Policing and Racial Justice” The Peterborough Police Association issued the following statement to the Peterborough Town Government and its citizens: “In light of recent events and the public discourse which succeeded them, the Peterborough Police Association and its members feel that it is important to comment on…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 16, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – August 2020

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Download Senior Lifestyles - August 2020 (pdf)Concord Reg. VNA fosters community thru Virtual Wellness programming

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association (Concord Regional VNA), the largest home health and hospice provider in New Hampshire, is reimagining its wellness programs for a virtual setting as Granite Staters continue to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. New programming was developed to support families facing…

Ways to stay connected (and check on Seniors) while social distancing

You know we’re all going a tad stir-crazy when a parody of the title song from Broadway’s “Oklahoma!” (“Oh, Corona!”) gets almost 1.7 million views on YouTube. But it’s far worse for seniors: Not only can’t even their kids and grandkids visit them, but there’s the extra stress that comes with…

The Power of Angels, Kitty Angels Fundraiser

106 Ponemah Rd., Amherst, NH. Phone: 6036722535. The new dates have been announced and the momentum is picking up speed! This fun and exciting fundraiser is scheduled for August 8 & 9 for 9AM-5PM. It will feature artisans and crafters, professionals, food, flea market and yard sale vendors in a county-fair type atmosphere, complete with live entertainment. Featured throughout the…

14th Annual Dixville Notch Music, Arts & Crafts Festival

1478 Route 26, Colebrook, NH. Phone: 6032371898. Visit the North Country this summer to enjoy a fantastic festival! High quality arts & crafts vendors are set up both in the pavilion, and also outside on the surrounding grounds displaying their homemade and handcrafted items for sale. Food vendors provide great options for lunch and the gazebo serves as a stage for live entertainment. This year’s music…

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The Messenger – July 10, 2020

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The Francestown Village Store, acknowledged as the second-oldest continually operating store in the country, until it closed its doors in 2017, sprang to life again on July 4th. Francestown resident Philip Lawrence leases the store from the…

New London Select Board setting clear guidelines for beach use

The New London Select Board held its first in person meeting in the last several months, socially distanced at Whipple Hall. The Board asked Recreation Director Scott Blewett to attend in order to address several e-mail complaints over use of the town’s beaches over the…

Hillsborough boy hit by car

A 9-year-old boy riding his bike on Church Street was struck by a car last week. His parents declined medical treatment. Hillsborough Police reported that no charges have been filed against the driver as it appears the boy…

Being a cop today – not high on the jobs list

Weare Police Chief Christopher Moore informed the Select Board that, according to policeone.com, a national online resource system, that of ten thousand officers polled only 7% would recommend becoming a cop. “It is easy to project it will continue to be hard to…

Hillsborough Select Board to consider ordinance on ATV & UTV use

Anne Poole returned to the Hillsborough Select Board to discuss public confusion over the rules and regulations for ATV and UTV use on the roads. She said there are quite a few problems on Beard Road with illegal use and speeding. In 2016 the Board adopted a…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 9, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 3, 2020

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Hillsborough’s Office of Youth Services and Project Genesis Community Youth Center are in need of major repairs and renovations. A flood in March destroyed the basement and the flooring on the first floor of Project Genesis. Since the flood, they have been…

New Hampshire Career Academy announces its inaugural class

The New Hampshire Department of Education today welcomed the inaugural and pilot class of New Hampshire Career Academy. The innovative partnership between high schools, community colleges, and local businesses offers students entering their senior year of high school a chance to earn…

Hopkinton issues ban on outdoor water use

The Hopkinton Village Precinct Water Department has issued a ban on outdoor water use. The Department said it “has already had complaints of low water pressure from multiple customers. Given there is no clear relief predicted for these dry conditions, we need to put in place a…

New London officials discuss the use and parking at town beaches

The New London Select Board met at Elkins Beach with Police Chief Cobb and Sgt. Keith, Recreation Director Scott Blewitt and Asst. Beach Manager/Lifeguard Logan Montminy, members of the Recreation Commission, Town Administrator Kim Hallquist and several Elkins residents. The focus of the discussion was how beach staff could keep track of the people coming to the beach in…

Hillsboro Lions award $8,000 in scholarships

The Hillsboro Lions Club recently awarded $1,000 Scholarships to the these H-D graduates: Elizabeth Falconer, Miranda Feighery, Lily Gibson, Cooper Brien, Joseph O’Brien, Thomas Martins, Destiny Conover, and…

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