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The Messenger – January 8, 2021

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Download The Messenger - January 8, 2021 (pdf)Newbury issues caution to nighttime runners

If you are walking or running after dark along the road, please wear a reflective vest or other reflective clothing so you can BE SEEN by drivers. There have been several “near misses” of walkers being struck by vehicles on Route 103A recently. With the road narrowed by …

H-D School District seeking candidates

Persons interested in being a candidate for the following school district offices may file for these positions starting on January 20, 2021. The deadline for filing is 4:30 pm on…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board closes all school buildings for Covid-19

After much deliberation following a presentation by Superintendent Patricia Parenteau, the H-D School Board voted to close the school for all classes and allow teachers to enter the building if they needed the technology to continue to teach remotely…

Hillsboro House of Pizza closed for Covid-19

Hillsboro House of Pizza & Bar has reported that one of its staff has tested positive for COVID 19. The owners have informed the board of health and also have gotten their entire staff tested. A professional company has been hired to come in and disinfect the entire facility. A reopening date will be…

Deering man to be Supreme Court Chief Justice

Gov. Chris Sununu will again nominate Deering’s Gordon MacDonald to be the next chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. MacDonald, who currently serves as NH Attorney General, had his nomination for chief justice rejected in 2019 by a Democratic- controlled Executive Council, but will likely be confirmed with Republicans holding a 4-1 advantage on…

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The Messenger – January 1, 2021

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A Tradition Is Born: Even a light but steady rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 50+ people who gathered around the fountain at Hillsborough’s Butler Park on Christmas Eve to sip…

SAU #24 sets Budget Hearings for Henniker, Weare & John Stark Districts

The Henniker School Board will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2021-2022 School District Budget on January 12, 2021, at 7pm via Zoom. Zoom information will be posted at www.sau24.org. The regular school board meeting begins at 6:15pm…

“Giving Back to the Community” – An Appleseed Tradition

For Christmas the Appleseed has once again produced dinners that Safety Services personnel could deliver to citizens in the Bradford Area. The Fentons and Team Appleseed personnel stepped forward shortly after the seriousness of the Pandemic came to light. They produced and sent out…

Area high schools meet virtually to reach consensus on winter sports

Hillsboro-Deering officials joined with their counterparts in Bow, Bishop Brady, Coe-Brown, Hopkinton, John Stark, Kearsarge Regional, Merrimack Valley and Pembroke Academy meeting virtually to reach a consensus on what winter athletics will look like within their…

Harris Center’s Wildlife Tracking Station

The first of an eventual network of 50 wildlife tracking stations across New England is now operational in southwestern New Hampshire, enabling scientists and conservation agencies to follow the movements of tagged birds, bats and migratory insects across the region. The station was erected last month in…

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The Messenger – December 25, 2020

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Download The Messenger - December 25, 2020 (pdf)Rotary Club’s worldwide relief

When natural disasters and conflicts displace people from their homes, we can’t wave a magic wand to replace what was lost, but we can provide people with the tools to start the process of their own recovery. To aid these efforts The Henniker Rotary Club has donated $1000 to support ShelterBox, an international aid organization…

Messenger readers contribute a record $2,690 for Christmas Food Baskets

Over the last 26 years Messenger readers have generously supported the Lions Club’s appeal for contributions to the Club’s Christmas Food Basket Project. This year’s overwhelming response raised a record $2,690 for which the Club and those receiving the baskets are eternally grateful…

Hillsborough single mother and two young children survive Sunday fire

Quick action by Hillsborough Firefighters prevented a pre-Christmas house fire from turning tragic. A single mother and her two young children awoke to smoke and flames at their rented home on West Main Street. Pam Glines, her 12-year-old son Gabriel and 6-year-old daughter Arya escaped unharmed, but they have lost everything including a pet dog and a cat…

H-D Middle School Music and English Teacher positions restored

Faced with a flood of opposition to proposed staff reductions at Hillsboro-Deering Schools at the last School Board meeting, Superintendent Patricia Parenteau returned Monday with several modifications. The Middle School Music Teacher and English Language positions were…

Weare Middle School 6th Graders become Imagineers in Unified Arts Class

The Unified Arts Team at Weare Middle School got creative earlier this fall when attempts to fill a temporary art position for a teacher on leave were unsuccessful. The solution? Enrichment Coordinator Wil Crabtree took over the section and taught a six-week Imagineering class to a group of 6th-graders…

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The Messenger – December 18, 2020

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DownloadThe Messenger - December 18, 2020 (pdf)Henniker ends “Holiday Hours”

Henniker Town Administrator Joe Devine has discovered an unauthorized activity practiced by employees of the Transfer Station. No one is quite sure why or how the practice started, but it has been going on for many years. According to Devine, for years, the Transfer Station Employees have been banking holidays hours in a…

ConVal Board suspends Winter Sports indefinitely

Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has announced that “all district athletic programs will be suspended indefinitely as the district’s COVID-19 risk level has risen to orange, which represents substantial transmission of the novel coronavirus.” Her announcement was…

Break-in and robbery reported at Henniker’s All In One Market

On December 11 at approximately 5:47 a.m. employees arriving for work reported a burglary that had occurred. There were signs of forced entry observed. The cash register was taken from the store with an undisclosed amount of money and numerous Juul refills…

Mike Martin retires after nearly 20 years as a Henniker Police Officer

Mike Martin was hired by Chief Tim Russell as a part time officer in October of 2001, before being appointed as a full time officer with Henniker Police on January 1 2002. Michael had previously worked for the Bradford Police Department as a part time officer. Michael served as a patrol officer until July of 2015 when he was promoted to Sergeant. He was promoted to…

SAU #24 Admins spend a day back in classroom

Each year teachers and staff of SAU 24 are entered into a raffle hosted by SAU administrators. The prize? A day off with sub coverage provided by one of the five administrators from the SAU office.  This fun, morale-boosting raffle also gives administrators a chance to be back in a classroom, the very place most began their careers in education…

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The Messenger – December 11, 2020

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Download The Messenger - December 11, 2020 (pdf)Henniker girl saves family

On July 30th at about 3:42 a.m. Adelaide Meehan awoke to the sound of glass cracking and breaking. There was an active fire in a barn attached to the house. She saw that the entire outside of the window was covered in flames, and she immediately ran upstairs and called 9-1-1. She then…

Hopkinton Board approves all winter sports

The Hopkinton School Board met on Thursday, December 3rd for a regularly scheduled meeting. Major topics discussed included the first presentation of the Superintendent’s Budget to the School Board, winter sports for middle and high school students, and the decision matrix. It was noted that the main…

Hillsboro-Deering School Board urged to reconsider staff reductions

Faced with a $450,000 reduction in state aid and increased costs associated with the Covid pandemic, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board has been considering several ways to reduce expenditures. One proposal calls for a significant staff reduction including the elimination of…

SAU #34 needs your help to continue to qualify for free and reduced meals

SAU 34 is looking for your help. The US Department of Agriculture granted the Hillsboro-Deering and Washington school food programs a waiver to allow us to provide breakfast and lunch to all students through the end of the 2020-2021 school year on scheduled school days. Even though the waiver allows us to…

Hillsboro-Deering All-State Athletes

BOYS SOCCER: 1st Team All State Goalie / Division III – Logan Clough; 2nd Team All State Defense / Division III – Riley Jones
GIRLS SOCCER: 1st Team All State / Division III – Gracie Atkins; 2nd Team All State / Division III – Emily Howell; Honorable Mention All State / Division III – Lexi Mcclure…

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The Messenger – December 4, 2020

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Download The Messenger - December 4, 2020 (pdf)Hillsboro Boy Scouts Christmas Wreaths

Hillsboro Scout BSA Troop 73 is selling Holiday wreaths at the United Methodist Church on Henniker Street on Friday 12/4 from 4-6pm and Saturday 12/5 from 9am-3pm. All proceeds will go to supporting the troop this year. Cost of wreaths are…

Fantastic community support for Dimitri’s Annual Thanksgiving Gift

The outpouring of donations for Dimitri’s Family’s Gift this year broke all records.  People in this community and beyond needed to express pure  kindness – they were truly anxious to give. Besides providing over 170 meals, the restaurant also donated…

New Boston’s Drive-Thru Visit with Santa

A Drive-Thru Visit with Santa will be Saturday, December 12 from 2-4 pm at the main entrance of New Boston Central School. Santa will greet and socially distance chat with your children while they remain in the car. Drop off your letters to Santa and…

Hillsborough Senior Services reaching out to Seniors and the disabled

This time of year can be depressing and coupled with the Covid-19 pandemic, many of our seniors and disabled citizens are feeling lost and disenfranchised. GHSS is in the process of creating a phone tree to reach out to our neighbors and we need your help…

New owners breathe new life into iconic Hillsborough Diner

On August 17, 2020 the husband and wife team of Hanne Skov Hansen and Jay Schechter purchased the Hillsborough Diner and re-named it Hanna’s Diner. After three months of renovations and upgrades they are finally done. Well for now. The original portion of the restaurant is a classic Kullman diner built in 1953…

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The Messenger – November 27, 2020

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Download The Messenger - November 27, 2020 (pdf)Covid closes H-D Schools

With three out of five buildings on full remote status because of lack of adequate staffing due to the pandemic, and the prospects of infections rising over the next several weeks, through the Winter Holiday Recess on December 23rd, SAU #34 Superintendent Patricia Parenteau made the difficult decision to close the schools and…

Henniker Rotary assists Hillsborough Police & Fire with emergency supplies

As cases of coronavirus climb locally and nationally, our community first responders continue to ensure they are well-prepared to assist the greater Hillsborough-Henniker region. The Henniker Rotary Club has partnered with the…

Two Francestown teens injured in accident

On November 24th, Francestown Police responded to a single car motor vehicle accident on Mountain Road by East Road. The driver, Matthew Gilcreast, 17 years old of Francestown, had lost control of the vehicle, a 2003 GMC pickup, causing it to strike an embankment and…

Local musicians seek to unify America with updated anthem “America The Dream”

As the nation moves forward from a divisive election, protests, and a relentless pandemic, a musical ray of hope and healing is emerging from an unlikely collaboration. New Hampshire folk singer Steve Schuch has teamed up with composer and virtual choir producer Shelbie Rassler, a graduate student at The Juilliard School. Their humble goal: bringing Americans together with an inclusive new version of…

“Share A Prayer” with St. Andrew’s Church

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Hopkinton invites you to share the prayers that are in your heart this Advent. What do you hope for the world, for your neighbors, and for yourself? What burdens would you like to lay down? What grief needs healing? What thanksgiving needs…

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The Messenger – November 20, 2020

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Download The Messenger - November 20, 2020 (pdf)“Wood For Warmth” project brings the town together

Have you ever dreamed of living in a community where people have the honor of serving their neighbors, in person, and with their own hands? Good people from all over the area chose to come out and work hard all day Saturday at the Sean Powers Wood Bank with just that in mind. Fathers and mothers were teaching their children a great deal more than the art of…

Help the Hillsboro Lions feed our needy neighbors

Messenger Publisher Leigh Bosse is pleased to announce that for the 25th consecutive year, The Messenger, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Lions Club, will be conducting its annual appeal to readers to fund the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets to needy families in the area…

New Covid-19 cases at Hillsboro-Deering Schools

H-D officials have identified an additional two (2) confirmed cases of COVID-19, one at Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School and one at the High School, both cases are related. Anyone needing to quarantine will receive a phone call from a school administrator or health professional with…

Hillsborough Fire Dept Turkey Raffle cancelled

The members of Hillsborough Fire and EMS regret that due to the inability to properly social distance, the Hillsborough Fire and EMS Department will be unable to have their annual Turkey Raffle this year. We look forward to resuming normal activities next year and hope that everyone stays safe and health…

FOOTBALL

Division I Semifinals – Hopkinton 27, Winnacunnet 15: Quarterback Jarrett Henault tossed a 14-yard touchdown pass to his twin brother Jeremy early in the third quarter Saturday to give the Grizzlies some breathing room in what turned out to be a 27-15 triumph over Winnacunnet in the Division I semifinals. The TD pass handed Goffstown a 20-7 lead in a game that had been a fistfight up until…

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The Messenger – November 13, 2020

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Download The Messenger - November 13, 2020 (pdf)Hillsborough man named a Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winner

Every year since 1998, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have been celebrating those who give their time to help others. The program was originally known as the Community Quarterback Awards and were presented to those who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through…

Scout Troop #2 selling Christmas wreaths

The Boy Scouts of Troop 2, serving Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, and Hancock sell custom decorated Christmas wreaths each year as a fundraiser for their scouting activities. Their beautiful Balsam Fir wreathes are available in…

Hillsborough EMT named to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Raymond Barker, EMT, Hillsboro Fire Department, was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 40 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. This distinction is an honor held by few…

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

John Stark Generals Girls Volleyball Team falls to Gilford’s dynasty. Division II Semifinals – John Stark 1, St. Thomas 0: The Generals advanced to the D-II final after St. Thomas had to forfeit the semifinal due to coronavirus concerns. This will be the first finals appearance for Stark…

GIRLS SOCCER

Hopkinton captures 3rd consecutive Girls Soccer Championship. Division III Semifinals – Hopkinton 4, Belmont 0: The Hawks’ victory advanced them to their third consecutive D-III final. Freshman Keegan St. Cyr gave Hopkinton a lead just 2:30 into the semifinal against Belmont on a left-footed laser shot. The…

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The Messenger – November 6, 2020

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Download The Messenger - November 6, 2020 (pdf)70+ % of Hillsborough voters cast their election ballots

After a long and highly contested election cycle, Hillsborough voters, like their counterparts nationwide came to the polls in record numbers Tuesday. Hillsborough began the day with 4,312 registered voters, but with 388 new registrations, ended the day with…

Republicans regain control of Hillsborough County Attorney & Sheriff’s Offices

Hillsborough County Attorney Michael Conlon lost to Republican John Coughlin, a former Hillsborough County Attorney and former circuit court judge. Coughlin was ahead by 5,112 votes with all but three towns counted. According to those tallies, Coughlin won with 49%, Conlon garnered 46% and Libertarian Nicholas Sarwark received…

8th Graders at Weare Middle School complete 6-weeks of TechEd

The first 6-week session of TechEd for some 8th graders at the Weare Middle School just concluded. As is the case with most things in this time of COVID-19, it took a bit of extra creativity and flexibility on the part of both teachers and students to conduct the class. The goal? A completed pine caddy designed, manufactured, and…

FOOTBALL

Bow 20, H-D/Hopkinton 6: Quarterback Alex Boisvert got the Falcons offense going with his arm and his legs, and then the 6-foot, 220-pound Robbins took over on the ground, pounding for 84 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries as Bow claimed a 20-6 win at home…

VOLLEYBALL

Hanover 3, John Stark 0: Hanover was undefeated entering Friday night’s Division II girls’ volleyball quarterfinal against John Stark. The Generals weren’t intimidated. Stark opened the first set with a 12-2 run on its way to a 3-0 win and a spot in Thursday’s semifinals…

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