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The Messenger – July 3, 2020

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Download The Messenger - July 3, 2020 (pdf)Project Genesis Fundraiser

Hillsborough’s Office of Youth Services and Project Genesis Community Youth Center are in need of major repairs and renovations. A flood in March destroyed the basement and the flooring on the first floor of Project Genesis. Since the flood, they have been…

New Hampshire Career Academy announces its inaugural class

The New Hampshire Department of Education today welcomed the inaugural and pilot class of New Hampshire Career Academy. The innovative partnership between high schools, community colleges, and local businesses offers students entering their senior year of high school a chance to earn…

Hopkinton issues ban on outdoor water use

The Hopkinton Village Precinct Water Department has issued a ban on outdoor water use. The Department said it “has already had complaints of low water pressure from multiple customers. Given there is no clear relief predicted for these dry conditions, we need to put in place a…

New London officials discuss the use and parking at town beaches

The New London Select Board met at Elkins Beach with Police Chief Cobb and Sgt. Keith, Recreation Director Scott Blewitt and Asst. Beach Manager/Lifeguard Logan Montminy, members of the Recreation Commission, Town Administrator Kim Hallquist and several Elkins residents. The focus of the discussion was how beach staff could keep track of the people coming to the beach in…

Hillsboro Lions award $8,000 in scholarships

The Hillsboro Lions Club recently awarded $1,000 Scholarships to the these H-D graduates: Elizabeth Falconer, Miranda Feighery, Lily Gibson, Cooper Brien, Joseph O’Brien, Thomas Martins, Destiny Conover, and…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 2, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 26, 2020

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Download The Messenger - June 26, 2020 (pdf)Francestown firefighters return to battle underground fire

Francestown firefighters had to return last Friday to re-extinguished a fire that had been smoldering underground on Russell Station Road since May 22nd…

Hopkinton School Board debating where to make $500,000 budget cuts

The Hopkinton School Board has renewed the contracts of 60 school employees for the next school year, but that vote will force the Board to make program cuts elsewhere in the budget. The School Board’s task of cutting the budget comes after…

HDES Playground project begins with demolition this weekend

The Demolition of the HDES Playground Project begins this weekend. The crew at school has started to take down the pieces that need power tools and ladders, and they are doing a great job! if you are coming to volunteer please…

Harris Center awards 2 ConVal scholarships

The Harris Center for Conservation Education has awarded Zoe Werth and Trevor Faber, students in the ConVal Class of 2020, its Environmental Leader Award. These annual awards, which come with a $2,500 scholarship, are given to students who…

Kearsarge graduate injured while filming North Woods Law

Struck by a speeding ATV earlier this month, Fish and Game Conservation Officer Matt Holmes says his ordeal is likely to show up on “North Woods Law.” He and fellow Conservation Officer Robert Mancini were doing speed…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 25, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 19, 2020

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Download The Messenger - June 19, 2020 (pdf)Colby-Sawyer reopens Sept. 7

Colby-Sawyer College announced plans Thursday for a return to in-person instruction on its 200-acre New London, NH campus that will both best ensure the safety of the campus community and also comply with all government ordinances surrounding COVID-19…

Stark graduation speaker captures the essence of battling a pandemic

John Stark’s Class of 2020 and their parents celebrated a simulated traditional commencement ceremony Saturday, on the athletic field while observing social distancing and Covid-19 guidelines. The 138 graduates heard words of wisdom and advice from…

Hillsborough woman files to run for NH House of Representatives

Riché Colcombe of Hillsborough has filed to represent Hillsborough’s District 38, which includes Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Hillsborough, Lyndeborough, Wilton, and Windsor, in the NH House of Representatives…

Free school lunches through August 31

The waiver approved by the USDA and the State of NH has been extended to offer meals to all students 18 and under free of charge through August 31, 2020. All children under 18 are eligible for this service. This will be Pick Up Only and you…

Henniker approves several highway projects & reopening Town Hall

Highway Superintendent Leo Aucoin dominated the discussion at Tuesday’s Henniker Select Board meeting. On his recommendation, the Board approved: 1. H.W. Dow’s bid of $22,800 for work on…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 18, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 12, 2020

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Download The Messenger - June 12, 2020 (pdf)No contracts for Hopkinton staff

With voters rejecting seven alternative budget proposals during two drive-by sessions, 60 employees of the Hopkinton School District face an uncertain future, after the School Board decided not to vote to extend…

Antrim man announces candidacy for NH House of Representatives

Jim Creighton is running for the New Hampshire State Legislature to help rebuild the state’s economy safely, preserve conservative values, and fight for liberty. Jim is a retired Army colonel who…

John Stark to hold post graduation parade

Following graduation on Saturday, June 13 (rain date June 14) there will be a parade led by Weare and Henniker Police Departments through Henniker and then back to Weare. At about 11:45 AM, the parade will leave the High School and travel north on…

Hopkinton Select Board issues a statement condemning racism

“As we continue to work together, united, representing the residents of Hopkinton, we would like to send a clear message that we stand against racism. We condemn the recent killings of Black Americans, including George Floyd, at the hands of…

Goffstown Police discover potential bomb

Goffstown Officer Zach Schucart discovered a suspicious package on Route 114 near Mast Road. The package was described as two cylindrical items wrapped together with black electrical tape. Due to the appearance of this item, the New Hampshire State Police Explosive Disposal Unit was…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 11, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – June 5, 2020

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Download The Messenger - June 5, 2020 (pdf)NEC and Town to coordinate a smooth campus opening

Dr. Michelle Perkins, President of New England College and Dr. Wayne Lesperance, Vice President of Academic Affairs met with the Henniker Select Board to discuss reopening the campus this fall. President…

SAU 34 Task Force formed to plan for return to school

The District Leadership Team composed of SAU and Building Administration, the Facilities, Technology, and Food Service Directors, the District Nurse, the Grant Managers, and the Union Presidents held its…

Historic ceiling restoration completed at Hillsborough Library

The Fuller Public Library’s ceiling restoration work has been completed. The beautiful hand-painted ceilings have been cleaned and the paint that was flaking has been reattached and inpainted to…

Hillsboro-Deering Playground work begins

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School and the HDES PTO are happy to announce that demolition of the current playground will be starting on June 20. The project is set to last through July 26. We are asking for patience with…

Hillsborough seniors are resuming activities

June GHSS Activities: GHSS is starting to resume some of our programs and activities. Please help us alert our local seniors. Hillsborough Monday, June 8, Quilt Helpers Needed. We have many quilts that need to be…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 June 4, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 29, 2020

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Download The Messenger - May 29, 2020 (pdf)Hillsborough’s 2020 History Alive set for August 16th

Marion Baker briefed the Hillsborough Select Board on plans for the 2020 “History Alive” event. To be held on Sunday only, August 16th, it will be presented on a single site at historic Hillsborough’s Center. The Civil War Reenactors will not…

Private donations may fund major renovations to Project Genesis

Youth Services Director Chelsea Szalanski met with the Hillsborough Select Board to discuss potential renovations to the Project Genesis facility on West Main Street, and the possible private donations which could be used to fund the project. She outlined the…

ConVal Board reverses decision – sends solar array project out to bid

In a reversal of a prior decision to award the solar array project to ReVision Energy, the ConVal School Board has decided to open the project to competitive bidding. The delay makes it unlikely the district will qualify for the financial incentives that justified…

New London’s Strawberry Festival

New London Recreation Department has made the difficult decision to cancel the 6th annual “Strawberry Festival” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Strawberry Festival takes many months of planning and the unknowns associated with staging an event of this magnitude, at this…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 28, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 22, 2020

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Download The Messenger - May 22, 2020 (pdf)Plans to open Hillsborough & Washington schools in Fall

Planning for the 2020-2021 school year is an extraordinarily complex endeavor.  The District Leadership Team has designed a structure for the re-entry planning process.The District Leadership Team composed of SAU and Building Administration, the Facilities, Technology, and Food Service Directors, the District Nurse, and the Grant Managers will meet weekly from…

Six Hopkinton budgets offered – all six plus SB2 & Teachers contract defeated

Over 1,400 voters participated in the Hopkinton School District’s drive by voting on Saturday. In a unique system, designed to preserve openness during the Governor’s Stay-At-Home order, voters were given six alternative budget levels to vote on. All six failed to receive a…

Hillsboro-Deering planning a traditional graduation on July 31st

After reviewing the data from the parent and student questionnaires around graduation we are officially setting graduation for Friday, July 31. The last day for students that are 100% completed with all their work is May 29. In order for seniors to participate in the graduation ceremony, they need to fulfill all their…

H-D Board supports teachers & restaurants

Superintendent Bob Hassett opened his recognitions portion of the meeting by telling the H-D School Board how much he appreciates the H-D Teachers and Staff. Later the School Board voted to send each person a $15.00 gift certificate/card to one of Hillsborough’s many restaurants. Not only does this…

Little known facts give Memorial Day a new perspective

Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year’s first sunburn. It’s a time to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for their country. Here are some facts to give…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 21, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 15, 2020

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Download The Messenger - May 15, 2020 (pdf)NEC to reopen August 24th

New England College plans to open the Henniker campus and its Institute of Art and Design at NEC in Manchester for in-person classes on August 24th. President Michelle Perkins said that the date has been set with an asterisk ,”but both prospective and returning students need to know…

Trio of Weare Middle School students excel at 2020 Invention Convention

Weare Middle and Center Woods Upper Elementary School had three winners at the Friday, May 8, 2020, Virtual Northern New England Invention Convention Awards Celebration. The YouTube broadcast was hosted by WMUR meteorologist Haley…

100 furloughed at Monadnock Hospital

Monadnock Community Hospital recently furloughed 100 employees, or about 20% of its staff, because of declining revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic. The hospital has suffered a 60% reduction in patient volume with the shut down of non-critical medical services in anticipation of…

Teachers organize Popsicle Parade at Henniker Community School

How do you get all the things kids left at school on March 10 back to them? Now that we’re all in remote learning for the remainder of this school year, this is no small task for schools. At the Henniker Community School, they also noted that it could be hard for students to come to school for the very last…

Hillsborough to reduce GHSS contribution

The Hillsborough Select Board recently discussed the annual contribution to Greater Hillsborough Senior Services. $13,000 has been budgeted, however, a portion of that money is used for the large trips; and since those are not taking place right now,so how would the Selectmen…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 14, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 8, 2020

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Download The Messenger - May 8, 2020 (pdf)OSRAM furloughs

Employees at Hillsborough’s OSRAM plant have been told to expect being furloughed from May 15th to June 15th. It is unclear if this effects the full workforce or just a majority. Unconfirmed reports are that it will affect at least 80% of the employees and may…

Deering beach is closed – boat launch is open

The Town of Deering has issued clarifying information about the beach parking and boat launch area for the Deering Reservoir. The beach area is closed as is the berm. The boat launch is open and parking is available for boat trailers ONLY in the designated area. Kayaking is allowed and…

Weare Police experiencing radio problems

Weare Select Board Vice Chairman Hippler raised concerns over multiple failed attempts of radio communications for police officers, both officers to the dispatch and dispatch to the officers. He said transmissions are failing both ways. Chairman Hippler reiterated the transmissions are not making it to the tower on…

Select Board adopts “Henniker Helps Program” for taxpayer relief

During these trying times, the Henniker Select Board unanimously adopted the “Henniker Helps Program” submitted by Town Administrator Joe Devine. All taxpayers with demonstrated financial hardship are eligible to establish pay plans for tax bills to be…

Dept. of Education graduation guidelines

The New Hampshire Department of Education released guidelines to follow for possible in-person graduation ceremonies. The guidelines set the rules that must be followed in order for high school students to still have a graduation ceremony, while practicing social distancing. This would mean; no…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 7, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – May 1, 2020

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Download The Messenger - May 1, 2020 (pdf)US News ranks Hopkinton High School #3 in the state

US News has ranked Hopkinton High School as the third best high school in the state of NH, trailing only #1 Nashua’s Academy of Design and #2 Sunapee. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hopkinton High School is 65%. The total minority enrollment is 7%, and 6% of students are…

Trooper justified in shooting Dylan Stahley

Attorney General Gordon MacDonald has ruled that a New Hampshire State Police trooper was justified in shooting Dylan Stahley, 22, of Windsor, who pointed a handgun at police. The shooting took place April 5 at White Park and resulted in a gunshot wound for Stahley. Authorities say they will…

Citizen’s petition calls for resignation of Weare School Board member

On April 23rd, Rochelle Kelley, a member of Weare School Board, visited a park in Concord, with friends and family. Ms. Kelley and company, including small children, bypassed the police tape surrounding the playground that was in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus per Governor Sununu’s Executive Order. They proceeded to…

Contoocook parade celebrates 10th birthday

A Double Digit Birthday during COVID-19, that swept across NH canceling April Vacation and Birthday Plans – how does one celebrate turning 10 year’s old, during an epidemic? Kameron Green was surprised on his tenth birthday on Sunday, April 26th by a Surprise Birthday Parade in downtown Contoocook. His mother, Julie Green, coordinated with Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments; and with the help of…

Hillsborough considering a Noise Ordinance

Ed and Meg Sauer, owners of the Stonewall Bed & Breakfast approached the Select Board with noise and nuisance complaints about their new neighbors, who run their four-wheelers at all hours, disturbing the B&B’s clients. They suggested that it might be time for a town-wide…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 April 30, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

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