Monthly Archive for September, 2020

The Messenger – September 25, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 25, 2020 (pdf)ConVal Suit at Supreme Court

As we go to press, the NH Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the issue of school funding by reviewing a lower court decision that found the state’s baseline contribution of $3,636 toward each student’s education is far from constitutionally adequate…

Covid-19 pandemic causes dramatic increase in New London’s population

Selectman Janet Kidder reported that there has been a sizable increase in town population since the start of the pandemic; it appears that second homeowners have relocated to New London during this time. Estimates range from 200-500 additional residents who plan to stay on for the foreseeable future…

New Boston girl is the 2020 winner of NH Maple Producers Award

The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association (NHMPA) is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Walter A. Felker Memorial Award is Kaylin Emerson of New Boston. Open to NH youth ages 16 and younger, the statewide contest aims to encourage interest in the Granite State’s great maple sugaring tradition. Students are asked to…

Boys Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 2, Conant 1: Key players: Hillsboro-Deering: Brady Curly (2 goals). Highlights: Brady Curly, a freshman, scored the second of his two goals on a PK that Mason Ferweda helped earn off a set piece…

Girls Soccer

Hillsboro-Deering 4, Conant 0: Key players: Hillsboro-Deering: Emily Howell (3 goals), Eva LaValley (goal), Kimmie Nadeau (assist), Elyssia Hagstrom (assist), Grace Atkins (4 saves). Highlights: Emily Howell scored the first of her three goals just four minutes into the game, and Eva LaValley made it 2-0 in the 19th minute and six minutes later Howell, assisted by Elyssia Hagstrom, pushed the lead to 3-0. Howell competed the scoring, and her hat trick, 8:30 into the second half…

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The Messenger – September 18, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 18, 2020 (pdf)Body found in the Contoocook River has been identified

On August 29th a body was discovered in the Contoocook River by a fisherman in the area of 1057 Western Avenue. After an extensive investigation, the body has been positively identified as Mark Pierro, 37, with a last known listed address of Wallingford VT, recently homeless in Henniker. This incident remains under…

US News & World report ranks Colby-Sawyer in Top 10 of three categories

Colby-Sawyer College has again been recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by U.S. News & World Report, earning top 10 rankings in three categories in its 2021 Best Colleges issue. Released on Monday, the annual report ranks Colby-Sawyer in the…

Hancock’s Windy Row Bridge is red listed

Hancock DPW Director Tyler Howe reports that the Windy Row Bridge was closed last Wednesday after a DOT inspection red listed it. He said it will stay closed until the town puts up barricades and signage to limit traffic to a single lane. The rating came as a surprise after…

Hopkinton Superintendent substitute teacher

Monday was the first day of school for Hopkinton School District, about a week after other area school districts, which started September 8th and 9th. Hopkinton Middle High School Principal Chris Kelley stood in front of the school personally welcoming each…

H-D and Hopkinton athletes to wear masks

Many Hopkinton and Hillsboro-Deering athletes are being asked to wear face masks at all times, including during games and practices. Hopkinton golf and cross country teams will not be required to wear masks during competitions as they can maintain social distance. Hopkinton girls’ and boys’ soccer…

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The Messenger – September 11, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 11, 2020 (pdf)Smith Memorial Church seeking community support for major renovation

The infrastructure at Hillsborough’s Smith Memorial Church, like many 150 year old buildings, has not kept pace with the needs of the modern world. The old, two-zone, steam radiator heating system served the church well, but it was time to bring it into the 21st century with a new energy efficient, seven-zone, hot water system with the help of a local company, Christenson Plumbing and Heating, at a cost of…

Peterborough Town Clerk retains her job despite “implied threat of violence”

An independent investigation has concluded that Peterborough Town Clerk Linda Guyette was hostile and abusive to other town hall employees, delayed or refused implementation of COVID-19 safety measures, potentially exposed other employees to COVID-19 after her own positive test and failed to train the deputy town clerk to do her job in…

Hillsborough man injured in Francestown

Richard Baldwin of Hillsborough was injured after his car left the road and fell down an embankment in Francestown on Sunday morning. According to Francestown Officer Frederick Douglas Jr., a 2014 Mazda driven by Baldwin was traveling westbound on Mountain Road in Francestown when the vehicle left the…

1,104 Hillsborough voters cast primary ballots

After seeing Facebook posts complaining of unacceptable conduct by poll workers in Henniker and Washington, I feel compelled to brag about Hillsborough’s experience. Setting aside my minor contributions (thanks Bob) I too am proud of how the day progressed. Town Clerk Debbie MacDonald devised perfect layout that provided exceptional openness, ease of access, with full Covid-19 precautions taken…

All SAU #24 Schools in Henniker, Stoddard & Weare ready for instruction

All schools in SAU 24 began the 2020-2021 school year on Wednesday, September 9 with the Henniker Community School and James Faulkner Elementary School in Stoddard returning in person. Weare District Schools, which include Center Woods Elementary (K-3), Center Woods Upper Elementary (4-5), and…

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The Messenger – September 4, 2020

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Download The Messenger - September 4, 2020 (pdf)Fall Foliage Festival goes virtual

Since 1947, the Warner Fall Foliage Festival has brought our NH community together, both with our annual celebration and by using proceeds to help build and support local nonprofits, schools, and cultural activities. Due to 2020 gathering restrictions, Festival activities this year will be held as virtual events. Our community members need direct support more than ever during this…

Meals on Wheels Drivers Deliver Hope and Connection

By Elibet Moore Chase – As Dean Westover pulled up to the modest home in Newbury, he reviewed his protocols. Facemask, check. Gloves, check. He unloaded the package of food from the back of his car that included three frozen meals, as well as snacks that could last for a while, and surveyed the home. All was quiet. He approached the house hoping he would find his client well, exchange a few words of reassurance and encouragement, and be on his way after…

H-D School Board approves participation in fall sports after hot debate

Monday evening the Hillsboro-Deering School Board conducted a prolonged discussion on whether to resume athletic competition when school resumes on September 8th. The initial discussion appeared to be heading toward banning sports altogether or requiring…

Antrim Grange Penny Sale set for Sept. 5th

The Antrim Grange Penny Sale will be set up on Saturday, September 5th 9am-3pm on the Antrim Presbyterian Church lawn. This is a one day only event this year. Tickets are $2/sheet and $10/6 sheets. There are 25 tickets and one door prize ticket per sheet so lots of chances to win great prizes! There will be an array of…

H-D free meals program extended thru 12/31

SAU 34 is pleased to announce that the USDA approved a waiver that allows us to continue serving free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and under. This waiver will run from the start of school until December 31, 2020. This waiver will ensure that all children in our district will have…

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