Monthly Archive for August, 2022

The Messenger – August 26, 2022

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Download The Messenger - August 26, 2022 (pdf)Hillsborough Police adding a second K-9 for drug detection

The Hillsborough Police Department has announced the expansion of its K9 Unit to include a single-purpose narcotics detection dog. Labrador “Dice” from Katalyst K9-Working Labrador Retrievers will partner with Officer Gallant and…

Severe mold infestation closes Hillsborough’s Youth Services facility

Chelsea Mather, Director of Youth Services met with the Hillsborough Select Board Wednesday evening to brief them on a major problem with the Project Genesis facility on the corner of West Main and Church Streets. After a recent inspection, it was discovered that…

Hancock Inn to reopen in Summer of 2023 after extensive renovations

The Hancock Inn is undergoing a $2.6 million renovation and addition project and is projected to reopen in the summer of 2023. A Boston-based investor group purchased the inn in April, from Marcia and Jarvis Coffin for $1.15 million. According to a…

NEC student drowns in Contoocook River

On August 17th, Henniker Police, Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a distressed swimmer in the Contoocook River in the area of Azalea Park. First responders and a civilian entered the water where they located a male under approximately 10 feet of water, unresponsive…

The Messenger – August 19, 2022

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The New England Run for the Fallen stops in Henniker this Saturday

The New England Run for the Fallen is a special event to call attention to and honor the men and women who have recently died in military service to America. A team of more than…

Remembering Jeremy Charron – 25th Anniversary

I remember the sound of bagpipes echoing off the walls of the gym. This was where I had gym class when we moved into the new high school halfway through my junior year, where I practiced with the baseball team when the fields were still too muddy, and where I once…

Hillsborough American Legion Post #59 forming motorcycle detachment

The American Legion Young & Richardson Post 59 in Hillsborough New Hampshire is very proud to announce the formation of The American Legion Riders Chapter 59. It’s been a long standing American tradition to ride motorcycles for the benefit of others. Keeping with this ideal the…

Youth Sports E-Board Volunteers needed

BNSYS is looking for volunteers to join the EBoard.  This board is what keeps BNSYS going year after year. We are coming to a point where several board members have young children nearing the age out period with…

 

The Messenger – August 12, 2022

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Henniker reception honors member of Ukraine’s Parliament

Natalya Pipa, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament returned to Henniker Saturday for a reception in her honor hosted by David Tille. Tille hosted Pipa and the Ukrainian delegation last year as Russia was threatening her smaller neighbor. With the Russian invasion escalating, she has returned to share her gratitude to the people of New Hampshire and the…

Avenue A presents The Great Greek Mythology Olympiaganza

Avenue A’s Community Theatre “ACT!” is staging The Great Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (One-Act) by Don Zolidis, Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 at 7pm, at the Antrim Town Hall Stage! Admission is by donation. The production is Avenue A’s second annual…

Quick response by Weare & State Police prevents possible suicide

On August 6th, 2022 at 0955 hours the Weare Police Department received a report of a possible suicide at Mountain Road. Officers from the Weare Police Department and troopers from the New Hampshire State Police responded to the…

84 unit Hillsborough Workforce Housing Project sent for peer review

Avanru Development was back before the Hillsborough Planning Board to review the several changes made to its proposal for an 84 unit Workforce Housing project on West Main Street. The project is to be constructed in…

The Messenger – August 5, 2022

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Download The Messenger - August 5, 2022 (pdf)Another Select Board Vacancy

Newly elected Hillsborough Select-woman Meleny Nagy abruptly resigned and walked out of last Wednesday’s Select Board meeting after being confronted by resident Riche Colcombe, who accused Nagy of…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board discusses staff vacancies and goals

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board held a brief meeting Monday evening. Alex Luhtjarv thanked the Board and voters of Hillsboro and Deering for supporting the revised teacher’s contract…

Two projects to help less fortunate children return to school

The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary and St. Theresa Churches are again sponsoring their “Coats for Kids” program. Families struggling to make ends meet use their scarce resources to…

History Alive events at Hillsborough Center

To celebrate the 250th celebration of our town, several news things have been added to the reenactments and colonial village life. At Jones Road, three new events are…

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