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The Messenger – August 17, 2018

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Download The Messenger - August 17, 2018 (pdf)Area libraries will serve Hopkinton & Contoocook

Hopkinton is a small town and New Hampshire is a small state, which still values the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. That spirit was never more evident than when the libraries in Concord, Dunbarton, Hillsborough, Warner, Weare and Webster have all made their resources available to Hopkinton and Contoocook residents, after the lightning strike and fire that…

Governor Chris Sununu tours Newport on “Governor’s Day”

Tuesday was “Governor’s Day” in Newport as Gov. Chris Sununu toured the Sunshine Town with Newport native and author of “The Sunshine Initiative” Jay Lucas. The Governor began the event with a noon tour of the Newport Mills on Sunapee Street. He then joined a large group of business people for a…

Goffstown rejects changing name to “Select Board”

The Goffstown Selectmen, on a 3-2 vote, decided to keep their current name, rather than changing it to the Select Board. Chairman Peter Georgantas joined members Mark Lemay and John “Allen” Brown in the majority. “I don’t see any reason to change something that…

Giunta leads effort to override veto

Franklin Mayor, Tony Giunta is one of eleven of NH’s 13 mayors who support a letter to legislators asking them to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s vetoes of two energy-related bills. The letter, drawn up by Giunta and Mayor Karen Weston of Dover asks the House and Senate to reverse the governor’s position on Senate Bill 365, which would have required…

Supreme Court to hear NHMS concerts

After losing in Merrimack County Superior Court, Jim Snyder and two other Canterbury residents have appealed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court, saying they believe NHMS should not be allowed to host a country music festival next summer. They cite an agreement with the track made in 1989 that doesn’t allow stand-alone concerts. But in May, a Superior Court judge ruled that…

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The Messenger – August 10, 2018

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Download The Messenger - August 10, 2018Community vows to restore extensive fire damage

Hopkinton’s Town library remains closed until further notice after receiving extensive damage from a two-alarm fire that was ignited by a lightning strike on the cupola of the building’s roof last Friday afternoon. When Hopkinton firefighters arrived at the library, patrons and staff had already evacuated. Chief Jeff Yale immediately called in a second alarm, which brought in mutual aid of fire crews from…

SAU #24 school leaders receive Home Land Security training

All employees in leadership roles within SAU 24 along with emergency management and law enforcement from Henniker and Weare spent an entire day in July training with Home Land Security to prepare for school emergency readiness. SAU 24, which includes schools in Henniker, Weare, John Stark, and Stoddard school districts, brought together administrators from all schools to review each school’s Emergency Operations Plan and practice various emergency events such as…

Speedway Concert issue to Supreme Court

Arnold Alpert, Judith Elliot and James Snyder, all of Canterbury, have appealed a judge’s decision to allow the NH Motor Speedway to hold a three-day country music festival to the NH Supreme Court. The lawsuit has already killed plans to hold a festival this summer, but track officials continue with next year’s concert…

Hillsboro teen airlifted with compound fractures to arms and leg

On Monday August 6th, at approximately 8:40pm the Hillsboro Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on West Main St at the intersection of Saw Mill Road involving a car and a bicycle. Hillsboro Police were assisted by the Antrim Police Department and Hillsboro Fire and Rescue. On scene it was determined that a vehicle traveling West on West Main St was turning left onto…

31st Annual Big Truck Show in Deering

The Granite State chapter of ATCA will hold the 31st annual show on August 19th 2018, at Deering’s Feather Airfield, in Deering, NH. Trucks $5.00 registration. Vendor space $25.00 per space. FREE Admission FREE Parking FREE Camping Area (no hook-ups). Giant Flea Market. Trucks Parts Toys Trucks for sale.See you there! Field will be open Saturday for early show arrivals, and for vendor set-up…

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In New Hampshire – August 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - August 2018 (pdf)Loon nest fails after boaters tamper with protective sign

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) reports that a nest on Squam Lake failed on June 22 due to someone tampering with the loon nesting sign. The sign was unhooked from the ropeline, causing it to drift towards the nest site. As a result, the incubating loon was flushed from the nest due to the close proximity of boaters and the eggs were taken by a predator. Loons are a threatened species in…

Lake Wentworth Sailing Regatta open to all

Wolfeboro: For all those sailors who love to sail competitively, the New Hampshire Boat Museum, the Wentworth Watershed Association, and the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Wolfeboro are teaming up to offer the Lake Wentworth Sailing Regatta on Saturday, August 4 with a rain date of Sunday, August 5th…

League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair, August 4th-12th at Mount Sunapee

Dazzling displays of exceptional fine craft by talented artisans, outstanding exhibits, and numerous demonstrations and hands-on workshops await visitors at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s 85th Annual Craftsmen’s Fair, held over nine days, Saturday, August 4th, through Sunday, August 12th, at beautiful Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH. The state’s premier summertime event — considered one of the country’s top fine craft fairs — is expected to draw more than 25,000 visitors who come to browse and shop for quality, one-of-a-kind craft…

Tickets now on sale for 14th Annual Fairy House Tour

The Portsmouth Fairy House Tour is the world’s largest fairy house tour and features more than 250 handcrafted fairy houses made by local artists, florists, garden clubs club members, businesses, families and local school children. The proceeds of this long standing collaborative community event benefit Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park Arts Festival, the Governor John Langdon House, Prescott Park and the Portsmouth Elementary Schools. Since the Fairy House Tour began…

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The Messenger – August 3, 2018

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Download The Messenger - August 3, 2018 (pdf)Couple transforms historic GAR Hall into a brewery

Erika Rosenfeld and her fiancé, Jeff Odland, the co-owners of Post & Beam Brewing, in Peterborough, had a soft opening last Friday night for invited guests followed by a Grand Opening on Saturday. The brewery, located in the former GAR building on 40 Grove Street, offers a small menu of food items in addition to its beer selection. The couple bought the historic…

Weare Police Department receives Certificate of Accreditation

Weare Board of Selectmen Chair Ricky Hippler and Police Chief Sean Kelly received a Certificate of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on behalf of the Weare Police Department at Grand Rapids, MI this weekend. The Certificate of Accreditation was awarded to the Weare Police Department for the second time…

Sunapee to study proposed Boat Launch & Town Dock Ordinance

It was a full house at the Sunapee Select Board meeting Monday night. The large crowd of lake dwellers and boaters were drawn to learn about Highway Superintendent Scott Hazelton’s proposed “Boat Launch & Town Dock Ordinance.” With concerns over maintenance of the docks and boat ramp, Hazelton and Town Manager Donna Nashawaty drafted a…

6th backpack & school supply donations

The New Hampshire Department of Education is hosting its 3rd annual backpack drive, which began on Aug. 1, 2018. The drive will run through the end of the month. In Hillsborough, for the 6th year in a row, Jessica Audette has been collecting backpacks/school supplies for students that need…

Enjoy Dinner On The Train at the Contoocook Depot

The Contoocook Railroad Museum is hosting its Fourth Annual Dinner On The Train, August 12th on the Pullman Coach and in the Contoocook Depot. Seatings begin at 5:30pm & 7:00pm with continuous seatings every 15 minutes. Ticket Info: $25 per person, children under 12 are only $12.50. Catered by: The Everyday Cafe…

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The Messenger – July 27, 2018

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Download The Messenger - July 27, 2018 (pdf)Tragic fire claims life of popular Hopkinton woman

Hopkinton Firefighters responded to 381 Pine Street about 12:25 a.m., last Tuesday, where they found longtime Town Clerk Tom Johnson Sr. outside the burning home. His wife, Beverly was later found dead inside, according to a news release from acting State Fire Marshal Maxim Schultz.Officials said that the fire quickly went…

 

Hillsborough man convicted of taking $300,000 of mother’s money

A Hillsborough County Superior Court jury convicted Jerry Newton, 54, of Hillsborough of taking more than $300,000 of his mother’s money and using it for his own benefit. The jury found him guilty of three felonies of financial exploitation of an elderly adult, but found him…

200 year old Greenfield barn lost to fire

A historic, 200-year-old Greenfield barn was lost to fire, early Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived to find a 36-by-50-foot barn fully involved in flames. Greenfield Fire Chief David Hall said when he arrived he found the roof and siding had completely burned away and only the post and beam structure remained. Greenfield firefighters immediately called a second alarm, which brought Lyndeborough, Francestown, Antrim, Bennington, Hancock and Peterborough fire departments to the scene. Although the barn could not be saved, several…

Select Board closes Swap Shop at Hillsborough’s Transfer Station

At last Tuesday’s Selectmen’s meeting, Luc Levesque brought a photo of the “swap shop” after regular “customers” left the area in shambles. If this was a one-time occurrence, perhaps it could be overlooked, but this has been happening almost every time the transfer station personnel aren’t there to supervise…

15-year-old Antrim musician performs in Australia

Austin Sloan, 15, of Antrim recently traveled to Sydney, Australia, to perform in the famed Sydney Opera House along with other high school musicians from around the globe, as part of the High School Honors Performance Series. Sloan, an incoming sophomore at ConVal High School in…

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In New Hampshire – July 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - July 2018 (pdf)John Paul Jones birthday celebration set for July 8

Always wondered how you could hang out on the lawn of that gorgeous yellow mansion on the corner of Middle and State Streets in downtown Portsmouth? Always wanted to peek inside the house but haven’t put that on your calendar yet? Now’s your chance. On Sunday July 8 at 1pm, the Portsmouth Historical Society, which runs Discover Portsmouth and which saved the John Paul Jones House in 1917, is hosting its free annual birthday party for the father of the US Navy, who spoke the immortal words, “I have not yet begun to fight!”…

Summer fun for all ages at Remick Museum

Summer at Remick is fun! Join us for classes & workshops throughout July & August. We’ve designed a menu of learning opportunities for all ages and interests. Registration is now open and additional information can be obtained by visiting our website or call 603-323-7591. Small Farmers (ages 2-6) Small Farmers is one of Remick’s most popular programs and for the first time we’re continuing it for the summer months! Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to explore the museum with a specially designed hands-on activity and…

American Independence Festival brings history to life

There may be no better place in the entire nation to celebrate American history than Exeter, New Hampshire, a quaint, historic, nearly 400 year-old town that served as state capital during the Revolutionary War. Every July, the town celebrates this history with the American Independence Festival, which features militia encampments, battle re-enactments, costumed re-enactors, nationally-recognized traditional artisans, colonial inspired beer, music, children’s activities, local craft and food vendors, and…

Summer festivals and events in Mt Washington Valley

Mt Washington Valley welcomes thousands of families with plenty of incentives to visit this scenic corner of the White Mountains. Surrounded by 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, the hiking, biking, waterfall tours, nature walks, scenic drives, rivers and valley vistas attract those who love the outdoors. And with more than 150 lodging properties, 75 restaurants, dozens of family attractions and more than 200 tax-free shops, boutiques and outlets, there’s plenty of reasons to plan a vacation in the Valley. Add in a full calendar of family-oriented and adventure sports festivals, and there’s even more of a reason to plan at least one visit to the Valley in the next few months…

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The Messenger – July 20, 2018

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Dunbarton taxpayers sue to block special meeting

A group of Dunbarton taxpayers, led by State Rep. JR Hoell has brought suit demanding the immediate, full return of the $1 million in takes wrongfully collected, as a one-time tax break. The school district had petitioned the Merrimack County Superior Court, under RSA 197:3, which states that a school board must…

Belmont Police seeking 2nd peeping Tom

Belmont Police are looking for a man suspected of peeking through a gap in the stall door of a public bathroom while it was being used by a child. According to Belmont Police Capt. Richard Mann, the same man also was observed watching kids in the mall’s play area late Monday afternoon. Police do not believe the peeping incident is related to a similar crime in Tilton, where a man…

Select Board given an update on sale of Antrim Wind Project

Antrim Board Chair Bob Edwards opened the discussion of the Antrim Wind Project by stating that the Board would not be asking technical questions until an application had been submitted to the SEC. He then asked Jack Kenworthy of Walden Green Energy to give an overview of their plans. It is their intention to sell the project to TransAlta. He explained that…

Paul Lewis sworn in as Weare’s newest Police Officer

Chief Sean Kelly nominated Paul Lewis to be Weare’s newest Police Officer. Lewis will turn 27 years old early next month. He graduated from Whitman-Hanson High School in 2009. After high school, Paul attended Massasoit Community College but then transferred and graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 2015. He went on to…

2018 Hillsborough BalloonFest Parade photos…

 

Hillsboro-Deering Middle School Honor Roll…

 

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Messenger – July 13, 2018

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Antrim man has served the Legion for 52 years

Donald L. Paige of Antrim was presented the NH Legionnaire of the Year Award. He was presented this award in front of 300 delegates from all over the state, representing over 100 posts. Don is a member of Post 50 Antrim, and has been a member of Post 50 for 52 years, and served as Commander from 1970-1972. Since 1973 he has been the Post Adjutant  for 45 continuous years. Don has always been…

Tuesday fire shuts down production at Goffstown company

A fire at Absolute Data Destruction in Goffstown shut down operations for the day on Tuesday and sent one employee to the hospital for evaluation. According to Fire Chief Richard O’Brien, the employees were in the process of evacuating the building when…

Hearing on Mount Sunapee lease transfer July 25th

Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Commissioner Sarah Stewart announce details of the proposed transfer of the State’s lease of a portion of Sunapee Mountain State Park to VR NE Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. (“Vail”).  As a condition of the Vail transaction, the State lease will need…

Goffstown girl recovering after collision with paving truck

The Goffstown teen who was involved in a serious collision with a paving truck is out of surgery and in stable condition.
Goffstown Police reports indicate that on June 29th, Julia Yost, 19, veered into the oncoming lane on Mast Road in Goffstown and hit the broadside of a paving truck that was hauling several pieces of heavy equipment. Goffstown Police had initially reported that 44-year-old Rosta Myslivec of Merrimack was the operator of the truck, but officials have received new information that Myslivec was…

 

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The Messenger – July 6, 2018

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Franklin City Council overrides veto, breaks tax cap

For the first time since its adoption 30 years ago, the Franklin City Council voted to break the city’s tax cap Thursday night, overriding a veto by Mayor Tony Giunta on a 6-3 vote. It did so by moving municipal and school debt services, or bond payments and interest due on those payments, outside the tax cap for one year. The decision allocates…

New London approves firm to study repurposing Buker Building

At Monday’s meeting, the New London Select Board received presentations from three architectural firms bidding to prepare proposal for repurposing the Buker Municipal Building. The facility, annexed to historic Whipple Hall, houses both the Police/Dispatch and Recreation Departments. The Board made it clear that Whipple Hall was not part…

Goffstown girl collides with paving truck

Julia Yost, 19, of Goffstown is in stable condition after being seriously injured in a collision with a paving truck at the intersection of Greer and Mast roads in Goffstown. She was traveling southeast on Mast Road about 8:30 a.m. Friday when she veered her vehicle into the oncoming lane and struck the side of a paving truck that was…

Ann Hallahan Lifetime Achievement Award

New London REALTOR® Ann Hallahan recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Sunapee Region Board of REALTORS®. Ann started in real estate in 1984 and thirty years ago this year she opened her own office, Ann C. Hallahan Real Estate. She was a long-time Chair of SRBR’s Professional Standards Committee and still serves on the committee today. In 1993, she was recognized as the SRBR REALTOR® of the Year. “Ann Hallahan is proof that hard work, not age, matters. Since she started in…

John Stark Regional High School Scholarship Awards

John Stark Regional High School presented over $88,000 in scholarships at the Academic Achievement and Scholarship Awards presentation held at the school. In addition to scholarships for graduating seniors, there were several book awards presented to juniors.  Academic Awards for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors were awarded earlier this spring…

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The Messenger – June 29, 2018

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Fundraiser for Liam

There is a Fundraiser for Liam at Hillsborough’s Shaw’s on Saturday, June 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Hot Dogs, Chips, Lemonade and a Bake Sale. Seven year old Liam has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. On June 20th, Liam had a Grand Mal Seizure, hit his head and almost died. With a Type 1 Seizure, doctors say there is a high rate of going into a coma…

Osram Sylvania Supports STEM Project at White Birch Center

White Birch Center will be expanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities at their summer camp this year thanks to a generous donation of $1,550 from Osram, parent of Sylvania Automotive located in Hillsboro. The Extended Education Program at White Birch offers day camps over school breaks, providing quality care, recreational, and enrichment opportunities for nearly 75 children during…

City of Franklin hosts its initial Whitewater Festival

Franklin hosted its first ever whitewater festival over the weekend; an early step toward establishing a whitewater park on the Winnipesaukee River. The park is the brain child of Marty Parichard, the owner of Outdoor New England in Franklin, founded Mill City Park, a nonprofit to advance the city as a recreation destination. The Festival, which ran from Friday through Sunday, provided people their…

Hopkinton solar project letter of intent

Hopkinton may soon have one of the largest solar projects in New Hampshire. Granite Apollo, a solar-power development company, recently signed a letter of intent with the local officials to develop a 17-megawatt project at the landfill it shares with Webster. The Hopkinton/Webster Municipal Solid Waste Site contains about 133 acres of land in Hopkinton, which includes…

Hillsboro-Deering High School 2018 Awards & Scholarships

At Hillsboro-Deering’s High School graduation, graduates received a total of $715,000 in Scholarships and Awards.

Attend an area Fireworks Display:

Bristol — July 3 at dusk — Over Newfound Lake
Claremont — July 4 at 9:30 p.m. — Monadnock Park
Dublin — July 4 at 8 p.m. — Dublin Lake
Hancock — July 1 at dusk — Norway Pond
New Boston — July 4 dusk — Hillsborough County Field
Sanbornton — July 4 at 9:30 p.m. — Steele Hill Resorts
Sunapee — July 7 at dusk — Sunapee Harbor…

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