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The Messenger – July 31, 2020

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Hopkinton Rescue Squad disbands after 54 years service

After nearly two years of conflict with the Select Board and Fire Department, Hopkinton’s Rescue Squad members have voted to permanently suspend operations and begin the process of formally disbanding the organization. In a Facebook post the squad said, “Eighteen months has now lapsed since cancellation of our insurance, without…

H-D announces fall school re-entry forums

SAU #34 Superintendent of Schools Patricia Parenteau has issued the following invitation to Hillsboro-Deering Families and Staff: “I want to invite you to attend Hillsboro-Deering’s forums on School Re-entry to be held on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. The meetings will be held virtually in order to allow for as many…

Deering Community Church welcomes Town’s new Police Chief

Please join the Deering Community Church on Facebook this Sunday, August 2nd at 11:30 am for a special Facebook Live event to welcome Deering’s new police chief, Mark Philibert. Chief Philibert was born in Manchester NH in 1982. He has one older and one younger brother. His family moved to Hillsboro NH in 1989 and Mark graduated from the Hillsboro-Deering School district. In…

Three people seriously injured in Weare fire

On July 28, at 1:52 pm Weare Fire Rescue were dispatched to East Shore Drive for a report of a woman with burns, and a kitchen fire. While en route to the call, it was reported there was also a fire caused by a truck running over a gasoline can. Responders arrived three minutes after dispatch and found had three people suffering from burns — and requested additional ambulances and…

New London Select Board opens its meetings, thaws hiring freeze, more

The New London Selectmen lifted the temporary freeze on hiring expenditures at the Board’s July 20th meeting as the Selectmen determined the town’s financial position sound. The Fire Chief and Public Works Director will now begin the process of hiring the new positions approved in the…

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

The Messenger – July 24, 2020

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Download The Messenger - July 24, 2020 (pdf)Newbury celebrates groundbreaking of new Fire Station

Over the past decade, multiple studies and public input sessions have pointed to the need for a new fire station that will better meet the needs of today’s firefighting and emergency response requirements. After three unsuccessful attempts, voters gave their approval at Town Meeting, and ground was broken on…

Possible OHRV Ordinance draws crowd to Hillsborough Select Board

A Hillsborough Select Board agenda item calling for an “OHRV Ordinance Discussion” drew a crowd of nearly twenty people to Tuesday’s meeting. Disappointed that it was only an item for the Board to consider and not a public…

Hillsboro Lions Club to host NAACP speaker

The Hillsboro Lions Club is hosting a special meeting at 7:00 PM on July 28th at the American Legion Hall on West Main Street. The featured speaker will be James T. McKim, President of the Manchester Chapter of the NAACP. Mr. McKim is expected to share his perspective on being Black in NH in 2020…

Newbury planning to honor first responders

Newbury Town Clerk Bob Wilkonski presented the Select Board with a proposal to have a gathering at Fishersfield Park for our police officers, Fiefighters and first responders to show support for them and that we have their backs…

Project Genesis Renovation bids approved

Town Administrator Laura Buono briefed the Hillsborough Select Board on the Project Genesis Renovations. She said they have received two quotes for the renovations on the Youth Services Building, which are being paid for by…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 23, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 17, 2020

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Download The Messenger - July 17, 2020 (pdf)Greenfield’s original blacksmith shop brought back to life

Greenfield’s first blacksmith shop, in 1820, but most recently used as a car dealership, gas station, and auto shop, before sitting idle for years, is being restored to its original form and purpose. By mid August, owner Ray Cilley and master blacksmith Vincent Anfuso plan to offer…

ConVal providing free kid’s meals throughout the summer

Childhood hunger doesn’t end when school does. That’s why totes have been throughout the ConVal area with free bags of nonperishable items for children who need weekend food. The specific items vary each week but are typically similar to what’s shown here; the totes are replenished each Thursday…

Governor Sununu unveils guidelines for returning to school this fall

Masks are not required for students in the classroom under new guidance released Tuesday by New Hampshire health and education officials as school districts prepare for the coming school year. Gov. Chris Sununu unveiled the long-awaited…

Antrim sand pit off limits for target practice

Antrim Fire Chief Marshall Gale reminds residents that the sand pit on Old North Branch Road is town property and off limits to the public for safety and liability reasons. Contrary to several Facebook posts, the sand pit is not open to the public, for target shooting or…

Peterborough Police Association Responds

After the recent “Listening Session on Policing and Racial Justice” The Peterborough Police Association issued the following statement to the Peterborough Town Government and its citizens: “In light of recent events and the public discourse which succeeded them, the Peterborough Police Association and its members feel that it is important to comment on…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 July 16, 2020 in The Messenger. Closed

The Messenger – July 10, 2020

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Download The Messenger - July 10, 2020 (pdf)Francestown landmark reopens

The Francestown Village Store, acknowledged as the second-oldest continually operating store in the country, until it closed its doors in 2017, sprang to life again on July 4th. Francestown resident Philip Lawrence leases the store from the…

New London Select Board setting clear guidelines for beach use

The New London Select Board held its first in person meeting in the last several months, socially distanced at Whipple Hall. The Board asked Recreation Director Scott Blewett to attend in order to address several e-mail complaints over use of the town’s beaches over the…

Hillsborough boy hit by car

A 9-year-old boy riding his bike on Church Street was struck by a car last week. His parents declined medical treatment. Hillsborough Police reported that no charges have been filed against the driver as it appears the boy…

Being a cop today – not high on the jobs list

Weare Police Chief Christopher Moore informed the Select Board that, according to policeone.com, a national online resource system, that of ten thousand officers polled only 7% would recommend becoming a cop. “It is easy to project it will continue to be hard to…

Hillsborough Select Board to consider ordinance on ATV & UTV use

Anne Poole returned to the Hillsborough Select Board to discuss public confusion over the rules and regulations for ATV and UTV use on the roads. She said there are quite a few problems on Beard Road with illegal use and speeding. In 2016 the Board adopted a…

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The Messenger – July 3, 2020

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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…

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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

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