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In This Issue
Plan to refurbish Henniker’s Highway Department back on course
After a period of accusation, speculation and hesitation and a contentious meeting Tuesday night, the Henniker selectmen voted unanimously to reaffirm their original plan for replacing the highway trucks damaged in a January fire that engulfed…
Bradford man wanted for parole violation
The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force is seeking Richard Decelle, 47, of Bradford for a parole violation. Decelle is on parole for a conviction and sentence of 2nd Degree Assault by Strangulation. Law enforcement officials say that Decelle has an extensive criminal history dating back to…
Chris Christie impressive at Franklin Town Hall Meeting
The crowd of about about 100 people began gathering early at the Franklin VFW Post last Thursday night to attend a Town Hall Meeting by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The GOP presidential candidate was welcomed by Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield who said Christie has impressed him during recent visits to…
New London Conservation Commission warns of Japanese Barberry
You may love that attractive Japanese Barberry in your garden, with its gorgeous fall colors and leaves the deer won’t eat. But there are two important reasons not to love it. This non-native plant is invasive, and research has shown that the bushes carry a high density of deer ticks…
Memorial bench to honor Justin Rollins
Newport Town Manager Brown informed the selectmen that Mr. and Mrs. Rollins had made a request to put a granite bench in Ransom Tracey Park, in honor of their son, Justin Rollins. Brown explained the historical steps in which the Town had accepted such gifts in the…
Annual Rotary Chili Fest Aug 23rd
To paraphrase that 60’s folk song made popular by the Kingston Trio: Where have all the chili makers gone? Although we have a great mix of professional entries already for this year’s Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest, on Sunday, August 23 at beautiful Pat’s Peak, very few amateur chili makers have signed up to date. Historically, our Amateur Chili makers crowded the field with…