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The Messenger – July 12, 2019

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Sylvania to remain in Hillsborough

Rumors, speculation and concerns which have been circulating for months were heightened Monday with the announcement that Bain Capital and The Carlyle Group, major venture capital companies, had finalized their takeover of OSRAM Sylvania. The Hillsborough plant has been the town’s largest employer and the keystone to the area’s economy since it first located here in 1956. Recent financial results at Osram continued…

Hillsboro parking meters and Class VI Fire Lanes stir debate

At Tuesday’s Hillsborough Selectmen’s meeting, discussion of putting in parking meters downtown drew quick comments and criticism by some local residents. As things now stand, most of the downtown parking is limited to two hours, but with little enforcement, some spaces are used close to 24/7. Deborah Gile, who manages the apartments in the Rumrill building, stated that her tenants would have a particularly hard time if they had to pay for parking, as their rent, although low by most standards, is all they can afford. They, along with other tenants downtown, use…

Plans unveiled for a multi-purpose Hillsborough Community Center

Resident Becky Johnson met with the Hillsborough Selectmen to present her proposal to provide a multi-purpose Community Center complete with an indoor pool. Her idea is to separate the various aspect of the center into modules and finance them with grants and donations that would be aimed at those particular items. Johnson’s plan calls for space for seniors, youth, families, and anyone who wants to use it. The proposed Center would feature…

Henniker Town Administrator unexpectedly resigns

Henniker Town Administrator Matt Henry has submitted his letter of resignation, giving the town 2-weeks notice of his departure. Selected from a field of 28 applicants, Henry was appointed only last December. It is expected that he will take a job with…

Washington residents without mail service

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” So reads the unofficial credo of the United States Postal Service. Perhaps not, but a twisted ankle might. Several Washington, NH residents have complained of being without RFD service for several days. It appears that…

Franklin man arrested on multiple charges after 8-hour standoff

Owen Parenteau, 38, of Franklin is facing multiple charges after an hours long standoff that forced the evacuation of some nearby homes. Authorities say it started with a 911 call about 8 p.m. Thursday. Police encountered a female who was…

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The Messenger – July 5, 2019

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Download The Messenger - July 5, 2019 (pdf)Bow agrees to pay $10 million

The Bow Selectboard has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a long dispute with Eversource over property taxes at the Merrimack Station power plant. More than half of the payment will come in the form of tax breaks over the next four years. The settlement, announced Monday, results from…

“Birds of a Feather” has 200 Painted Birds Flying in Downtown Newport

The town of Newport recently had a flock of feathered friends take flight in the trees along Main Street downtown, as 200 painted wooden birds were hung as a large-scale public art installation titled “Birds of a Feather.” The project was launched by…

Walter Morse honored for long service to Town & Republican Party

At the first meeting of the newly formed Greater Hillsborough Republican Town Committee, the first order of business was the establishment of a Chairman Emeritus designation. The Chairman Emeritus designation will be the highest honor awarded by the Greater Hillsborough Republican Town Committee in recognition of the recipient’s leadership, lifelong commitment to the Republican party, service to their community, and the…

Weare and Francestown Fire Rescue Departments hold joint training session

Recently the Weare and Francestown Fire Rescue Departments participated in training provided by New England Fire Training. The main objective of the training was to build confidence in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus, an essential component of a firefighter’s personal protective equipment. Chris Grover, of NE Fire Training, utilizes a portable…

Opening Night Of Peterborough’s Summertime Music In The Park

Announcing the 7th year of Summertime Music in the Park, starting Friday, July 5th from 6pm to 7:30pm.  An amazing line-up of wonderful bands/performers that will excite you, energize you and lift you to your feet!  This week’s featured jazz musicians are the “The Little Big Band” from Bellows Falls, Vermont performing tunes of the 20th century from…

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In New Hampshire – July 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - July 2019 (pdf)Dinosaurs and Donuts July 1st at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

The biggest new exhibit for 2019 is Dinosaurs Alive! It features five gigantic animatronic dinosaurs that look, move, and sound like the real thing – and one even spits! You can see Dinosaurs Alive! from July 1 through September 30 along the live animal exhibit trail – it’s included in regular trail admission and free for members. But you can see them

Castle in the Clouds hosts 2019 Castle Car Show on Saturday, July 6th

Each year, on the Saturday after the Fourth of July, Castle in the Clouds hosts its Castle Car Show – an event for all ages. Featuring automobiles from across generations, the show has become one of the Castle’s biggest events of the season. Each year, there are cars as touched by time as the Castle itself, with past shows including models made as early as 1915. “This year”, says Programs and Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Poole, “the oldest vehicles currently expected to attend are a

 

Strawbery Banke Museum presents new exhibit: “People of the Dawnland”

From the time that the French established a fort at Port Royal in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada in 1607, and the English settled Plimouth in what is now Massachusetts in 1620 and Portsmouth (New Castle) in 1623, their national rivalries and imperial intentions played out against the “First Nations” people who had inhabited the northeast North American coast for

 

75th Annual North Haverhill Fair is set to kick off July 24th-28th

For the 75th straight year there will be a fair in North Haverhill. What began as the Pink Granite Grange Fair soon became the independent North Haverhill Fair. On the Fred C. Lee Memorial Field since the early 1980’s this all volunteer run event has become a must attend part of summer for many, many people. One of the highlights of this year’s edition of the North Haverhill Fair will be the Friday night concert. Trent Harmon, the 2016 winner of

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The Messenger – June 28, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 28, 2019 (pdf)Hillsborough Select Board may consider parking meters

Planning Director Robyn Payson and Police Chief Dave Roarick met with the Hillsborough Select Board to continue the discussion regarding parking and parking enforcement. The Chief outlined plans to begin enforcement of the two hour parking spots both on sides of Main Street and in the Paige Lot, next to the Bible Chapel. There are still some wrinkles to work out but paid parking or…

Hillsborough Center Church holds its 250th celebration

This Sunday will be the celebration of the Hillsborough Center Church’ s250th anniversary. The Service starts at 11:00. The Rev. Elizabeth A. Hambrick – Stowe will preach. Smith Memorial Church will be joining us with congregation and choir and its director Linda Bissonette. Smith Memorial Church’s new pastor…

Authorities make drug and firearm arrests in Bow and Tilton

A Bow officer located a suspicious vehicle parked behind the Old Town Hall, on Bow Center Rd., in Bow, NH. Upon investigation, the Bow Police Department identified three subjects and arrested two for possession of controlled…

Historic steam locomotive returns to service

Conway Scenic Railroad’s famed 1921 steam locomotive #7470 marks its official return to service on Saturday, June 29, with a rare-mileage excursion through Crawford Notch to the Mount Washington Regional Airport in Whitefield…

HP Fairfield celebrates the Grand Opening of its Hopkinton Facility

HP Fairfield celebrated the official grand opening of its new larger location in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Representatives were onsite from all four store locations across New England as well as OEM partners from across the country there to celebrate this accomplishment. This new location will replace…

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The Messenger – June 21, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 21, 2019 (pdf)105 abused dogs in Bradford

More than 100 dogs have been seized from a Bradford kennel due to squalid living conditions, and half of those pets have been transferred to the local humane society for care and future adoption. According to the humane society and police, an animal cruelty investigation in Bradford resulted in the removal Tuesday of…

Stark graduates urged to “take a deep breath and enjoy the moment”

This year, 187 graduates marched in the John Stark Regional High School Commencement Exercises. In his introductory remarks, Senior Executive Councilor Lucas Guerrette recalled his first day as a freshman at the “bottom of the food chain,” surrounded by “130-plus Weare kids and five or…

Hopkinton’s 2019 graduates are all “on the road to somewhere”

In welcoming all to the Commencement Exercised, Principal Christopher Kelley urged his departing seniors to “continue to take risks and accept the challenges that await you,” he said. “What I want for you is what I want for my own children,” he said. “I want you to embrace this notion that life is about a journey to become the best version.” Salutatorian Clara Walling said that…

Bow’s Class of 2019 admonished “Don’t settle for average”

Bow High Principal Brian O’Connell, who emceed the commencement exercises, was proud to report that 92 percent of graduates were continuing their education, speculating that that number could be the “highest in the state.” Co-president Sean Miclette cautioned that “It’s a tumultuous world, and you have to push yourself every day. Don’t settle for…

Hillsboro-Deering High School Spring Athletic Awards

Varsity Softball: Most Valuable Player Award – Erin Dean Coaches Award – Elizabeth Labier, Most Improved Player Award – Madison Podsadowski
Varsity Baseball: Most Valuable Player Award – Gunner Hagstrom, True Grit Award – Jack Ferguson, Most Improved Player Award – Logan Clough
Girls Varsity Track And Field: Coaches Award – Lily Gibson, Most Improved Athlete Award – Alaina Mcgillicuddy, Most Valuable Athlete Award – Kaylea Davison
Boys Varsity Track And Field: Most Improved Athlete Award – Riley Jones Most Valuable Athlete Award – Charles Veitch, Most Valuable Athlete Award – Ben Ketterer

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The Messenger – June 14, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 14, 2019 (pdf)Long-time Hopkinton Police Chief Ira Migdal dies

Retired Hopkinton Police Chief Ira J. Migdal passed away on June 8, 2019, surrounded by family at the Hospice House in Concord, New Hampshire, after a long battle with illness. Ira (63) was born in the Bronx, New York, on October 14, 1955, to Renee (Canner) and Meyer Migdal. He grew up in Hempstead, NY where he developed a passion for public service. He became a Volunteer Fireman at an early age to give back to his community, and followed his passion for…

HD graduates told “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life”

A large crowd of family and friends joined the 66 members of Hillsboro-Deering’s Class of 2019 as they left the comfort of high school to take the next steps in their lives. Class president Ryan Gillett led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed all to the ceremony. Following an H-D tradition, each member of the class left the stage to present their parents or guardian with a carnation in appreciation of all they have…

ConVal goes back to court asking the State of NH to “Pay Up”

After winning an initial victory in their lawsuit against the state, ConVal, Winchester, Monadnock and Mascenic school districts are going back to court and seeking close to $3 million to cover transportation costs. Lawyer Michael Tierney filed a motion to reconsider in Cheshire County Superior Court in Keene on Wednesday asking Judge David Ruoff to award the…

John Stark High School offers an Advanced Woodworking Class

Students at John Stark Regional High School have been finishing up their independent final projects in advanced woodworking, a class where they learn different ways to join wood together using a variety of hand and power tools. “As the name implies,” commented teacher JSRHS Tech Ed and Advanced Woodworking teacher Joab Owen, “these are complicated pieces of work. One of the students, senior Sebastian Winsor, completed six pages of calculations to …

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Division III Championship. Hawks claims first softball title since 1998
#7 Hopkinton 2, #4 Campbell 0: Hopkinton’s sophomore pitcher Megan Kimball-Rhines threw a two-hitter to lift her team to a 2-0 win over Campbell High School in a wellplayed NHIAA Division III softball championship…

BOYS BASEBALL

Division II Championship. Bow wins championship in dramatic fashion
#1 Bow 5 #2 Hollis-Brookline 4: If you wrote it in a script, no one would believe it, but the Falcons’ Ryan Elliott lived it. Elliott was at the plate with the bases loaded, two outs, a full count, with his team down by…

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In New Hampshire – June 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - June 2019 (pdf)The Millie B and NHBM take visitors on the water, through history

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will once again provide locals and area visitors with the opportunity to cruise Lake Winnipesaukee in the Millie B. A 28-foot, mahogany, triple cockpit “woodie” and replica 1928 Hacker-Craft that is…

Thousands expected at American Independence Festival

Featuring live music, colonial-inspired beer, food trucks, games for kids, traditional artisans, art and craft fair, and colonial battle re-enactments, the 29th Annual American Independence Festival on Saturday, July 13 will delight people of all ages. “This a fun and unique family festival that showcases not only the wonderful community of…

Castle in the Clouds opens for the season

Castle Preservation Society, the 13-year old non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the iconic Castle in the Clouds property, is excited to welcome the public back for another season…

5 amazing summer adventures in and around North Conway

For the second year in a row, North Conway, NH has earned a spot on the Top Ten Small Towns for Adventure list in the USA Today/10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, clinching a spot in the top five on the list. North Conway was the only town on the list located in the Northeast according to the announcement made today by 10Best editors. A panel of expert travel and adventure journalists partnered with 10Best editors to pick the…

 

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The Messenger – June 7, 2019

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Download The Messenger - June 7, 2019 (pdf)Hillsborough man sentenced to serve six months in jail

Alan Clark, 19, of Hillsborough, who was high on methamphetamine when he assaulted a woman and attempted to steal two police cruisers at a crash scene in Canterbury, will spend six months in jail. A Merrimack County Superior Court Judge suspended the remaining six months of a one-year county jail sentence on conditions of…

Eversource & Liberty Utilities offer a no-cost energy analysis in Franklin

As part of its ongoing revitalization efforts, the City of Franklin is launching a campaign with Eversource and Liberty Utilities to provide businesses in the community with a no-cost energy analysis, energy-efficient equipment upgrades and facility improvements. From June 3 through June 7, energy experts will be in the community meeting with…

Weare data breach of police arrest records

Weare officials announced a data breach that could affect people arrested by Weare police before March 2017. A malware attack resulted in unauthorized access to a municipal computer and files it contained between March 6 and March 13, 2017, according to an alert the town posted on its website and on social media. “The Town of Weare has no evidence right now that any…

Hopkinton may raise age to buy tobacco & vapor products from 18 to 21

Steven Chamberlin, Superintendent of the Hopkinton School District, informed the School Board that a survey of Hopkinton High School students found 27% have used an e-cigarette, but he and other administrators believe the number is higher. Although the district has tried to combat the issue by bringing in lung health experts to educate students on the risks of…

GIRLS LACROSSE

Division III Championship. Shorthanded Hawks prevail in a shootout
#1 Hopkinton 12, #3 Derryfield 11: Although they held a four-goal lead at the time, the Hawks picked up their fourth card and would be forced to play the final eight minutes a player down. Ellie Morrall scored what turned out to be the game winner with 1:29 left. After making it to the championship game last season and losing, nobody on the Hopkinton side wanted to feel that disappointment again…

BOYS LACROSSE

Division III Semifinals. #2 Hopkinton 10, #2 Kearsarge 6: Kearsarge fell behind by as much as three in the first half, only to regroup with a rally led by senior Emilie Webster to tie the game early in the second. But Derryfield, funneling its offense through sophomore Lucy Licata and junior Olivia Strong, scored five straight times in the second and held Kearsarge scoreless for nearly 18 minutes to secure a finals berth…

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The Messenger – May 31, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 31, 2019 (pdf)Franklin Savings Bank’s 150th

Franklin Savings Bank will host a 150th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 29th in downtown Franklin. The event will begin with the FSB 150th 5K Run/Walk, in partnership with Millennium Running; a market day featuring local artisans, food and activities for all ages; followed by live performances by…

Plan NH Charette cites increased downtown parking as the key to revitalization

A large cross section of Hillsborough residents were joined by about a dozen volunteer architects, engineers, designers, and traffic experts from Plan NH, who spent two days observing, discussing and debating ways to revitalize Central Square…

Community Church of New Boston’s Choir at Carnegie Hall in NYC

Come on over to Molly’s Tavern in New Boston, NH on Sunday, June 16th from 1pm – 6pm for a community BBQ, to benefit the Community Church of New Boston’s Choir to help offset the cost of performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC this December. The choir, having been recently invited by Distinguished Concerts International NY to perform in…

Henniker students learn from cartoon artist

Henniker Community School students in grades 1 to 4 and grade 6 spent five days last week working with Henniker native and cartoonist Marek Bennett. Students learned the art of cartooning while each grade made a class book during his artist in residence. Marek Bennett also released his newest graphic novel, The Civil War Diary of…

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Goffstown 12, Bedford 7: Trailing 4-0 heading to the bottom of the second, Goffstown rallied back by putting up a six-spot in the frame. Twelve Grizzlies came to the plate. John Stark 9, Pelham 1: Izzy Nelson pitched a no-hitter for John Stark allowing one earned run and striking out 10. Lilli Stogner hit a three-run home run…

BOYS BASEBALL

Sunapee 3, Derryfield 1: In Cooperstown, NY, Darren Hulton fired seven innings of one-run ball, spreading around four hits and striking out six. Jordan Chappell led the Lakers’ offense with a 2-for-4 showing at the plate to go along with two RBIsFranklin 4, Winnisquam 3: The Bears took an early lead when Allard homered in the first inning, but Franklin rallied back in the fifth with four runs to go up, 4-1. Winnisquam battled back to pull within a run in the sixth, but fell short after stranding two runners on base in the seventh…

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The Messenger – May 24, 2019

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Download The Messenger - May 24, 2019 (pdf)10% Franklin teacher layoffs?

Franklin school administrators recently presented two budgets to the city council. One plan to spend $16.8 million was approved by the school board and a contingency plan to spend $14.3 million in order to stay under the city’s spending cap. The $2.5 million difference between the two proposals is staggering…

Plan NH Charette cites increased downtown parking as the key to revitalization

A large cross section of Hillsborough residents were joined by about a dozen volunteer architects, engineers, designers, and traffic experts from Plan NH, who spent two days observing, discussing and debating ways to revitalize Central Square…

The 2019 N.H. Summer Learning Challenge

The end is near. Of the academic year for New Hampshire schools, that is. But learning shouldn’t stop just because school is out. The New Hampshire Department of Education is launching its 2019 Summer Learning Challenge to help parents stop the summer slide. Building on a program begun last year, the 2019 Summer Learning Challenge includes…

H-D’s Alexander Ager named Artistic Director of the Kearsarge Chorale

Kearsarge Chorale, a community choral group affiliated with Colby-Sawyer College in New London, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Ager as its new Artistic Director. Ager, the K-8 music teacher at the Andover Elementary/Middle School, graduated from Hillsboro-Deering High School, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from…

SOFTBALL

Goffstown 9, Merrimack 6: Shannon Gifford belted a three run home run, the 20th of her career, to help Goffstown earn its second straight come-from-behind win. John Stark 12, Lebanon 0: Tyler Descoteau threw a complete game shutout with 5 K’s…

LACROSSE

ConVal 4, Hanover 1: Casey Jordan pitched his best game of the season, striking out 12 Hanover batters with two walks, a hit batter, three hits and an unearned run. Hopkinton 13, Campbell 5: Hopkinton responded in kind with a flurry of goals and made it 7-3 at half. The Hawks worked hard on clears and offense to maintain possession the rest of the way and hold their lead…

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