Monthly Archive for January, 2021

The Messenger – January 29, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 29, 2021 (pdf)Battleground Bradford

Bradford’s Select Board meeting had just begun Monday when it ended abruptly. After the Pledge and Covid-19 announcement, Chair Jason Allen read a letter of resignation from fellow Board member Michael James who was attending via ZOOM. As she sat in silence, James took direct aim at member Marleen Fryler…

Henniker voters facing a double-digit tax rate increase

When the Henniker Select Board convened via ZOOM Tuesday evening, they were facing a proposed Operating Budget of $5,818,067, which when added to the Warrant Articles expenditures, would trigger a 21% increase in the municipal portion of the tax rate…

Hillsborough Select Board holds the line with $274,019.00 spending reduction

The Hillsborough Select Board has finalized its proposed Warrant for presentation to the voters. Although at $8,006,023, the Operating Budget is up $61,367 or 0.772%, a major reduction in Capital Expenditures brings overall spending down $274,019 or -3.18%…

GIRLS ALPINE SKIING

Hopkinton 4th, Hillsboro-Deering 5th: The Derryfield School took first with 757 points followed by Trinity (750), Sunapee (730), Hopkinton (693), and Hillsboro-Deering (527) at this Alpine meet on Tuesday at Mount Sunapee…

BOYS ALPINE SKIING

Hopkinton 1st, Hillsboro-Deering 5th: Hopkinton finished first in the slalom and second in the GS to take first overall with 760 points…

Senior Lifestyles – January 22, 2021

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Download Senior Lifestyles - January 22, 2021 (pdf)COA chapin senior Center Programs & Activities

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Travel and learn from home! We’ve added some exciting on-line learning opportunities through our new partnership with “Senior Learning Network.” These LIVE programs will take you all around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of your own home…

Concord Chorale is presenting a free virtual concert weekend of Jan. 23-24

Seeking to bring light into the darkness, Concord Chorale presents a free virtual concert, “When the Night is Furthest Worn” under the direction of Jenny Cooper on Saturday, January 23, at 7 PM and Sunday, January 24, at 3 PM. The concert may be accessed at www.concordchorale.org. “This concert is our effort to bring choral music to our audience during…

Canterbury Shaker Village receives Grant from the NH Charitable Foundation

We are pleased to announce that Canterbury Shaker Village was awarded a $60,000, 3-year grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further the Village’s mission to preserve the 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers, and to provide a place for learning, reflection, and renewal. “We are enormously grateful for this multi-year operations…

The Messenger – January 22, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 22, 2021 (pdf)Is remote learning working?

ConVal School District officials are investigating claims by some elementary school parents that their students aren’t getting enough live, teacher-led instruction during remote learning sessions. These concerns were first aired in responses to a survey issued to elementary school parents before the holiday break. Assistant Superintendent Ann Forrest reported that 51% responded and…

Hillsborough Police, Fire & Rescue respond to two accidents

On January 13th, the Hillsboro Police Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident on West Main Street near Red Coat Realty. Investigation into the crash revealed that a 2006 Jeep Liberty operated by…

ConVal has returned to in-person learning

The ConVal School Board, on the recommendation of the District’s covid-19 Monitoring Team, unanimously voted to move the District back to the green phase of their COVID-19 Reopening Plan, which permits winter sports to resume and allowed students to…

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkinton 60, Pembroke Academy 56 OT: Maurgan McGrath drained a 3 pointer with 2.5 seconds to go to tie the game and send it into overtime as the Hawks came back from a 16-point deficit to pick up their first win…

BOYS BASKETBALL

Kearsarge 75, Hillsboro-Deering 40: This was the season opener for both teams and Kearsarge jumped out to a 21-7 lead after the first quarter and pushed it to 45-20 by halftime. Zack Coombs, 24 Points, 3 rebounds for the Hillcats…

The Messenger – January 15, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 15, 2021 (pdf)Covid-19 identified at Pierce & Great Brook Schools

ConVal School District Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has announced COVID-19 cases have been identified at Pierce School in Bennington and Great Brook School in Antrim. In an e-mail to community members, Saunders said,“We are very fortunate that very few people were exposed, and we will be able to…

MV Kearsarge to be retired after 40 years cruising Lake Sunapee

While the MV Kearsarge slumbers peacefully through another winter season in Sunapee Harbor, The Fenton Family has been reflecting on her 40 years cruising Lake Sunapee, and the future upkeep that she will require. After careful consideration of…

Hopkinton mother of three needs assistance

The Hopkinton community is reaching out to help a family in need. Jenny Kravitz, the mother of three boys suffered a severe stroke last weekend. Jenny and…

Hubbard is Kearsarge High School December Student of the Month

Garrison Hubbard, a junior formerly of New London, was selected as the December 2020 student of the month at Kearsarge Regional High School after being nominated by faculty for the honor. Since receiving the honor, Hubbard has…

H-D resumes classroom instruction Jan 19th

Acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Patricia Parenteau, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board has voted to resume the Hybrid In-School method of instruction beginning on Tuesday, January 19th. Parenteau reports that…

The Messenger – January 8, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 8, 2021 (pdf)Newbury issues caution to nighttime runners

If you are walking or running after dark along the road, please wear a reflective vest or other reflective clothing so you can BE SEEN by drivers. There have been several “near misses” of walkers being struck by vehicles on Route 103A recently. With the road narrowed by …

H-D School District seeking candidates

Persons interested in being a candidate for the following school district offices may file for these positions starting on January 20, 2021. The deadline for filing is 4:30 pm on…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board closes all school buildings for Covid-19

After much deliberation following a presentation by Superintendent Patricia Parenteau, the H-D School Board voted to close the school for all classes and allow teachers to enter the building if they needed the technology to continue to teach remotely…

Hillsboro House of Pizza closed for Covid-19

Hillsboro House of Pizza & Bar has reported that one of its staff has tested positive for COVID 19. The owners have informed the board of health and also have gotten their entire staff tested. A professional company has been hired to come in and disinfect the entire facility. A reopening date will be…

Deering man to be Supreme Court Chief Justice

Gov. Chris Sununu will again nominate Deering’s Gordon MacDonald to be the next chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. MacDonald, who currently serves as NH Attorney General, had his nomination for chief justice rejected in 2019 by a Democratic- controlled Executive Council, but will likely be confirmed with Republicans holding a 4-1 advantage on…

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