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NH Homes & Home Improvement – April 2011

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Download NH Homes & Home Improvement - April 2011 (pdf)Five weekend projects this spring

After a long winter across most of the country, people are looking forward to the rites of spring. And one of those cherished activities is the great remodeling project. Here are a few DIY projects to add to your to-do list that will help improve the beauty of your home.

Attaining the perfect patio in 48 hours

Spring is a time of renewal with flowers and trees blooming, grass greening and warmer temperatures bringing us back to the outdoors. But before you can begin to truly enjoy the fresh air – there are many updates needed to help your patio areas recover from the harsh effects of old man winter.

Fail-proof gardening tips from the pros

With so many plant choices, picking the perfect plants that will thrive in your garden can seem overwhelming – even for experienced gardeners. Rather than randomly buying plants that are attractive in the displays and hoping they’ll live once you get them home, there’s a smarter way to shop.

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The Messenger – March 25, 2011

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Three Weare men arrested in cocaine bust

After a lengthy drug investigation which began in late November 2010, the Weare Police arrested several individuals for Possession and Sales of Cocaine…

Lajoie is top Guidance Counselor

Hopkinton’s middle school guidance counselor, Corrine Lajoie, 58, of West Hopkinton, received the New Hampshire School Counselor Association’s “New Hampshire Middle School Counselor of the Year” award last Friday…

Antrim Selectmen rescind Special Town Meeting

The Antrim Selectmen have reconsidered their decision to schedule a Special Town Meeting to vote on six of the eight zoning amendments, removed from the March ballot due to a procedural error. Their action came after a lengthy and contentious public meeting amid charges of illegal and unethical behavior…

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The Messenger – March 18, 2011

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Newport selects its new Police Chief

The Newport Selectmen have named a Newport native as the town’s new Police Chief. Lieutenant Detective James Burroughs will be sworn in on March 31 to replace Chief David Hoyt who is retiring.

Warner voters say yes in about two hours

It took Warner voters about two hours to complete discussion of the town warrant. Approval was given to the proposed operating budget of $2,884,582 along with warrant articles totaling another $350,000…

Henniker school budget squeaks by

Henniker School District voters proved the old adage that “Every Vote Counts.” After about two hours of debate calling for cuts, the proposed $6.6 million 2011-12 budget passed by the margin of 38-37…

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The Messenger – March 11, 2011

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Colby-Sawyer student wins design contest

The N.H. Committee to Oversee the Public Works Employee Memorial has selected Colby-Sawyer student Relsie M. Lee, a senior graphic design major from Wilmot as the winner of its design competition. The memorial will honor N.H. public workers who were killed while performing their duties and will be constructed on the grounds of the N.H. Department of Transportation building in Concord. For her winning design, Lee will be able to work on the project with the committee to fine tune the final design and she will receive a $1,200 scholarship…

Former Governor Peterson has cancer

His family recently announced that former New Hampshire Governor Walter Peterson, 88, has lung cancer and will be seeking treatment at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. His son, Andrew said that the cancer was discovered recently when doctors checked on symptoms that his father, who has been in good health all his life, had. Peterson was governor of New Hampshire from 1969 to 1973…

Newport water & sewer rates

Water and sewer users in Newport are facing a 10% increase on their bills. The new water rate has been set at $5.89 per 1,000 gallons, and the new sewer rate at $9.31 as opposed to the current rates of $5.35 and $8.46. The Newport Selectmen approved the new rate schedule Monday night. Finance Director Paul Brown said the increases were needed to cover updating equipment at the sewerage treatment plant to deal with the phosphorous issue…

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The Messenger – March 4, 2011

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Laconia Bank aids Crotched Foundation

Laconia Savings Bank is proud to support the Crotched Mountain Foundation with a $1,000 donation to sponsor the Boston Bruins Alumni verses the Monadnock Wild hockey game. The $20,500in proceeds raised from the hockey game will directly benefit the Crotched Mountain Accessible Recreation and Sports program, allowing disabled children and adults to experience all the joys that universally accessible sports bring.“

H-D DECA students shine at State Meet

DECA’s year started off slowly at Hillsboro-Deering after graduating 27 seniors in 2010. We fully expected this year to be a rebuilding year. We brought 24 to ‘States’ and from that 15 are moving on – I’d say that is pretty good!

Jesse Levine says ‘Thank you and goodbye’

In a recent column, departing Town Administrator Jesse Levine expressed her thoughts on leaving New london after 10 years. “New London has meant the world to me, and I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone I have worked with over the years. In many ways, I feel like I grew up here; I arrived in 2000 as a child and will leave as an adult (more or less), having grown from the experiences of personal and professional challenges. I look back on my time in New London with pride at what we accomplished, sorrow over the people we lost, and affection for the people I will leave behind.

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Senior Lifestyles – March 2011

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Download Senior Lifestyles - March 2011 (pdf)How to choose the best financial advisor for you

You know the importance of saving for retirement, but do you have the time and know-how to accomplish your financial goals? In an increasingly busy world, it’s possible that keeping close tabs on your investment accounts isn’t exactly realistic.

Taking a vacation? Secure your home first

Four to five minutes—that could be the difference between whether or not your return home from vacation is ruined by a burglar. According to experts, that’s the maximum time most thieves will spend trying to break into a house before giving up in search of easier prey.

Future-proof your home with universal design

If you’re a homeowner, you probably consider your home to be a long-term investment. But have you thought about future-proofing your house to maximize its value? Is your house large and accessible enough to raise a family? Is it possible that your in-laws may move in one day? Are you planning to stay in your home after you retire?

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NH Homes & Home Improvement – March 2011

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Download NH Homes & Home Improvement - March 2011 (pdf)DIY-challenged: Three easy tricks for floor to ceiling

If you’re among the millions of American homeowners who’ve decided sprucing up the home you have is more cost-effective than moving into something newer or bigger, you may be looking for some easy ways to improve your living space. If you’re not a seasoned do-it-yourselfer, you could consider calling in the pros – but that would fly in the face of your efforts at frugality…

Houseplants: Good for home and health

Bright blooms, the smell of fresh cut grass, and a warm breeze may be missing this time of year, but there are ways you can brighten up the indoors and bring some summer gardening back into your life. Houseplants create a fantastic distraction for passing the winter doldrums as we eagerly await summer…

Home trends

Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. While typically the refrain for most brides, this adage holds equally true for the top home decorating trends for the coming year…

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