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The Messenger – August 18, 2017

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Former Hawthorne College is now a private high school

Founded as  Nathaniel Hawthorne College, a liberal arts college in 1962 and later offering instruction in business, aviation, and computer science,  it closed in 1988. The campus has been unused or underutilized for decades, recently serving as a Maharishi Meditation Center. Three years ago, a non-profit organization called Overseas United Education bought the property for about $1.5 million. The primarily Chinese investors envision a top-tiered…

Out on bail, Newport man arrested again

Ryan Gobin, 18, of Newport, was arraigned via video in Sullivan County Superior Court on two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, four counts of burglary, one count of simple assault, one count of second degree assault and one count of resisting arrest or detention following a series of incidents on June 27th. Bail was set at…

TD Bank supports Hillsborough Seniors

TD Bank partnered with Greater Hillsborough Senior Services to raise awareness and funds for their transportation program that serves 3 towns. GHSS members provided Hugs & Kisses of the Hershey’s kind to everyone that stopped by the TD Bank store in Hillsborough, NH. Customers were thrilled to learn…

Micro-managing of – nepotism in Newport FD

The Newport Select Board unanimously voted to accept the findings of  the comprehensive study of the Newport Fire and EMS Services by JLN Associates Fire Protection Services, and a checklist of 19 recommendations in four different categories, which both groups have begun to be address…

Several pets perish in Weare home fire

On August 14th, the Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to a report of a building fire at 183 Hodgdon Road in Weare. Initial reports from NH 9-1-1 indicated that an occupant was heard in distress and possibly still in the building.  When firefighters arrived, they encountered a large 1-1/2 story log home heavily involved in fire on the first floor…

Alvarez is Sarah Josepha Hale Medalist

Julia Alvarez, writer and poet, is the 2017 Sarah Josepha Hale Award Medalist. She will accept the award on Saturday, August 19th at 8:00 PM at the Library Arts Center. Alvarez graduated Middlebury College in VT and she went on to earn her Masters in Creative Writing from Syracuse University.  She returned to Middlebury in 1988 and is now the Writer-in-Residence at Middlebury College…

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The Messenger – August 11, 2017

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Mistakes and oversights continue to plague Western Ave

Civil Engineer Jennifer McCourt, who provided the Design, NH DES Wetland permitting, US Department of the Army, New England District, Corps of Engineers permitting and US EPA NPDES Construction General Permit for the Henniker’s Western Avenue project has informed town officials that the project continues to be in non compliance with at least 9 specific…

New Boston Fire Department adds an honorary member

The New Boston Fire Department added an honorary member to their ranks in July, Hailey Gelinas. Hailey is a 16 year old girl who has been dealing with renal problems / failure since her birth. An official indoctrination as a member is coming in the near future, but in the meantime the fire department contributed the…

Pair of ATV crashes lead to DWI charges

Drunken driving charges were levied against two recreational vehicle riders after Newport Police said alcohol and speed caused back-to-back, all-terrain vehicle crashes on the Sugar River Trail in Newport Friday night. The separate ATV operators, George Mooshian, 47, and Randy Hoisington, 55, both of Newport, were flown to…

50 underage party drinkers pay fines of $17,124

Thirty of the 38 Massachusetts teenagers arrested on June 22 in Georges Mills for unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages and intoxication paid fines and statutory penalty assessments totaling $12,160 after pleading guilty to the charge in Newport’s 5th Circuit Court last…

Cruisers include carbon-monoxide detectors

The Goffstown Police Department is taking an extra step to be sure their officers are safe after three officers in one Massachusetts town became ill from carbon-monoxide poisoning in their own cruisers. A battery-powered carbon-monoxide detector is the latest tool being used at the Goffstown Police Department. “We wanted to be proactive ourselves and make sure that our guys aren’t…

Warner gun range developer continuing to prep the land

The builder of a gun range in Warner will continue clearing his land, despite a court order voiding one of the permissions granted by the town’s land use board. Superior Court Judge Richard McNamara ruled that the ZBA lacked jurisdiction to grant …

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The Messenger – August 4, 2017

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EPA expected to approve Hillsborough’s flow permit

Peter Mellen, Chairman of Hillsborough’s Sewer & Water Commission has spoken with Michelle Barden at the Boston EPA office. She has reviewed the town’s application to increase flow at the sewer plant and completed drafting the permit. It is currently being reviewed internally, after which it will…

Selectmen seek additional $859,000 from Antrim Wind Energy

With a full house of residents, the Antrim Selectmen renegotiated an agreement made between the town and Antrim Wind Energy at Monday night’s public hearing. The Payment in Lieu of Taxes, (PILOT) agreement between Antrim Wind Energy LLC  and the town went into…

Missing elderly Franklin man found safe

A 75-year-old Franklin man reported missing Sunday morning has been found safe. The man was reported missing from his residence on North Road around 11:25 a.m. Sunday. He was seen over a mile away from his residence, entering a wooded area off Salisbury Road, wearing…

Belmont man dies of self-inflicted gun shot wound

A Belmont man at a local indoor firing range died Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “It was just a tragic accident,” said Belmont Police Cpl. Evan Boulanger. The fire department and police were called to…

Goffstown Police arrests Manchester man

The Goffstown Police Department arrested Edward Bussiere, 51, of Manchester, who was thought to be armed. The Manchester SWAT Team as well as the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Task Force assisted with the arrest. The warrant was issued after a recent investigation into a criminal threat involving a firearm in…

New Boston Highway, Police, Fire and Emergency Management excell

On July 8 at approximately 1:10 PM, a very powerful and very localized storm hit New Boston. In a matter of minutes, all major access roads in and out of the center of New Boston were closed due to trees and wires being downed. 65% of the town was left without power, and dangerous situations were to be found throughout the town. Even the town grader which was working on Colburn Road became trapped as a…

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The Messenger – July 28, 2017

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Epsom Selectmen approve Eagle Scout’s nature trail

Eagle Scout Ryan Burns spoke to the Epsom Select Board about his proposed Eagle Scout project. He would like to create a nature trail within Webster Park. Ryan showed pictures of the area he will be clearing and making the trail for walking and…

Hillsborough man arrested for stalking

Todd Starkweather, 49, of Hillsborough was arrested for stalking after allegedly finding him in the car with his domestic violence victim. An officer observed Starkweather with a female passenger driving the wrong way through the parking lot of R.K. Plaza Friday around 9:33 p.m. The officer said the driver failed to use…

Selectmen adopt a new policy on parking at the Hopkinton Fair

The Hopkinton Select Board has adopted a lottery-style system to determine which groups are allowed to park cars during the 2017 Hopkinton Fair. The policy results from a visit by Hopkinton boys’ baseball coach Dave Chase and Steve Yianakopolos, a member of the RedHawks cooperative varsity football team booster club, who approached the town for…

Bradford girl is spokesman for diabetes care

Anna Cook of Bradford is traveling to Washington, D.C., with an important message when it comes to funding and research for Type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 3, so this is the only life she’s ever known. Now 11 years old, Anna is constantly monitoring her glucose levels to manage her diabetes. Earlier this year, she found out she was chosen to…

Police searching for Peterborough runaway teenager

The Peterborough Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing juvenile. She was last seen by her guardian on July 21, 2017 at 10 pm going to bed. She was found missing the morning of the 22nd. It does appear that she took a back pack and packed clothing. She was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and black shorts. She may be in…

White Birch Center receives two grants

White Birch Center was recently awarded two generous grants in support of a project to institute technology for assessment practices in Early Learning. The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Inc., a supporting organization of the Boston Foundation, awarded a $5,000 grant and the Henniker Rotary Club granted $3,000 to this progressive initiative. The grant money awarded…

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The Messenger – July 21, 2017

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Hillsborough officials united in support of Walmart

Hillsborough residents were stunned to learn that the long-anticipated Walmat project on Route 202 had been placed on suspension after failing to meet deadlines set out in the contract between Walmart and the developer. Michael Black had originally planned to break ground last December and have the store’s…

Henniker Police & AG’s Drug Task Force arrest four

In March the Henniker Police Department in conjunction with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force started investigating illegal drug sales in the Town of Henniker. As a result of a lengthy investigation two…

Boscawen raid seizes crack cocaine, opioids and guns

State and local police confiscated crack cocaine, opioids and several assault rifles during a raid Wednesday of a home in Boscawen. The raid involved State Police, the Hillsborough County Drug Task Force and the Boscawen Police. It was the result of a multi-month narcotics…

ConVal High School hosts Student Days

ConVal Regional High School will host the annual New Student Day on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. This program is for all incoming freshmen and transfer students. Organized by Student Organization Unified in Leadership (S.O.U.L.), New Student Day offers students an opportunity to network with other students, meet their teachers, follow a…

Bow celebrates completion of its new Public Safety Complex

Last week’s Ribbon Cutting at Bow’s new Public Safety complex was the culmination of years of planning and dedication. The project broke ground last August, and took less than a year to complete, but the facility has been a long time coming. The town purchased the land in 1993 for this specific…

Goffstown man assaults Manchester Police Officer

Robert Biron, 48, of Goffstown, a Manchester firefighter accused of fighting with police until officers subdued him with a stun gun while arresting him last week has been placed on administrative leave. Biron was arrested last Thursday at his mother’s home in Manchester after officers responded to a call about a man threatening to…

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The Messenger – July 14, 2017

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Newport’s ECON sells the Eagle Block to Salt hill Pub owners

Newport’s Economic Corporation of Newport, Inc (ECON) has sold the Eagle Block, located at 58 Main Street, to Tuohy Holdings, LLC—owned by brothers Joe and Josh Tuohy. The Tuohys have operated Salt hill Pub in the historic building since 2007, creating a destination restaurant that helped rejuvenate downtown…

New Boston Fire Chief praises good work of Goffstown Dispatcher

New Boston Fire Chief Dan MacDonald recently sent the following letter to Goffstown Police Chief Robert Browne. “I would like to acknowledge one of your dispatchers, Ray Brule, for his excellent support provided to us during a call for a cardiac arrest victim in New Boston on May 20th. Ray was dispatching at the time, and had the critical insight to…

The Center for the Arts announces the 2017 Scholarship recipients

The Center for the Arts is proud to announce this year’s 2017 Scholarship recipients. The winners were announced at last Friday’s Bandstand concert at the Mary Haddad Gazebo on the New London Town Green, during the concert by the Hopkinton Town Band. Adult scholarship recipient Brooke Solomon, a student at Emerson College, will be going to a screenwriters lab in Greece…

Sewer upgrade needed to accommodate Walmart project

The Town of Hillsborough Water & Sewer Commissioners held a work session Tuesday night with Michael Black, the developer of the proposed Walmart project on Route 202. It was determined that for the project to proceed, approximately $100,000 is needed to install new pumps to upgrade the pumping station…

Long-time Epsom firefighter unqualified

A full-time Epsom firefighter and paramedic has been working for more than three years without the necessary qualifications, the state’s Fire Standards and Training Commission has warned the town. George Calligandes, who came on full-time with the town in February 2014, should have passed the…

Not guilty plea to Dunbarton crash death

Stephan Buckley, 55, of Andover, ML, has been charged with misdemeanor-level vehicular assault and simple assault, and violation-level negligent driving, speeding and failure to stop at a stop sign.  He entered a “not guilty” plea during an arraignment at Concord District Court on Monday. The charges stem from a March car crash in…

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The Messenger – July 7, 2017

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Bradford house explodes

The Bradford Fire Dept. responded to a report of a building explosion. On arrival they found the single family, 2 story house in a partial state of collapse. There was minimal fire on arrival. The fire department was able to secure and shut down all utilities including gas and electricity. Initially, the occupant(s) were…

Hopkinton crash seriously injures two

A Michigan man has been arrested after causing a serious crash on Interstate 89 in Hopkinton on Monday morning. According to police, Safwan Talal Eid, 25, of Saginaw, Michigan, was driving on I-89 South at a high…

New Boston holds its 86th Annual 4th of July Celebration

The usual huge crowd was on hand for New Boston’s 86th Annual Fourth of July celebration, kicked off with a parade through the town, followed by a fair and festival games at the Hillsborough County Youth Association field. The day was filled with floats, barbecues…

Historic Francestown General Store closing its doors soon

The second-oldest continuously operating general store in the country is expected to lose that title today when its owners plan to close the doors on the business. Rob and Christina Wohle, who bought the 202-year-old store four years ago, attempted to raise money from the community to pay town property back taxes so that the store would not be deeded to the town, but in the end the store is being auctioned by…

Newport Rotary Club $1,000 Mini-Grants

The Newport Rotary recently awarded five mini-grants to support new programs and services in the Newport School District. Each award is $1000 and supports the programs and services listed below. The Washing Machine Project: Award will go toward the costs of a new washer and dryer for cleaning and sanitizing towels used by the…

Sunapee Police bust 2nd underage party

On Friday, June 30th, Sunapee Police observed suspicious activity at a location on Route 11 in Georges Mills. After a brief investigation, a gathering of under age persons was found to be taking place with a large quantity of alcohol at the location. All alcohol was confiscated and 11 teenagers were taken into custody and…

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The Messenger – June 30, 2017

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23 underage drinkers busted at Georges Mills party

At about 11:00 p.m. on June 22, 2017, Sunapee Police received a report of what appeared to be several intoxicated teenagers throwing bottles into Otter Pond at a location on Route 11 in Georges Mills, NH. Sunapee Police responded and confirmed it was a large gathering of under-age persons who appeared to be intoxicated with a large quantity of…

Criminal charges pending for animal abuse and neglect in Deering

The Deering Police received a complaint of animal welfare concern regarding several horses that had not been seen outside of their barn in more than a year and a half. Deering Police, the SPCA, and the State Veterinary Office made repeated unsuccessful attempts to gain the voluntary cooperation of the horse’s owners in conducting an…

Public invited to watch the Big Top set up and take a free tour

The day begins as the sun peeks over the horizon. Trucks rumble into Hillsborough headed for Grimes Field, and people begin gathering, drawn to the commotion. Animals and equipment begin pouring from the vehicles while people rush about preparing for another day at the Kelly Miller Circus…

Newport teen assault police officer after burglary arrest

An 18-year-old’s crime spree came to an end Tuesday night when he was arrested by Newport police after attempting to break into a local gun shop. Ryan Gobin, of Newport, was arraigned Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest, simple assault, and two counts of…

8th Annual Hillsborough Bicycle Races

A small but enthusiastic group turned out for the 8th Annual Kids Bike Race sponsored by the Office of Youth Services & Recreation and The Hillsboro Lions Club. Children raced various distances depending on their age around the Grimes Field oval. Two bikes donated by…

SENIOR LIFESTYLES: Hammer Physical Therapy and Rolfing opening in Hillsborough in July

Hammer Physical Therapy and Rolfing is opening July 10th at 135 West Main Street Hillsborough, NH. Hammer Physical Therapy and Rolfing is owned by Rebecca Hammer, MPT, CR, SEP. Rebecca has 25 years of experience working in the field of physical therapy. She also is a certified…

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The Messenger – June 23, 2017

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Hopkinton grads urged to “blow up” expectations

Following a long standing tradition, the 56 members of the Hopkinton High School’s Class of 2017 lined the center isle of the J.D. Durgin Memorial Pulling Arena and “clapped-in” the faculty to the graduation ceremony…

Area K-9 Teams shine during Certification

Goffstown Officer Babcock and his K-9 partner Jax traveled to Andover, Connecticut to compete and certify in the Region 4 USPCA PD1 trials. The event is a national certification and competition for police K-9 teams from the New England region. Officer Babcock and Jax obtained their certification and placed…

Henniker being sued for wrongful termination of highway employee

Former Highway Department employee Dale Havunen is suing the town for wrongful discharge. In his seven page complaint Havunen alleged bad faith and malice on the part of the town, Road Agent Tom Weston and Town Administrator Christine Trovato. According to the complaint…

Hancock concerned about Walmart impact

A group of Hancock residents has requested that the Select-board hear comments regarding the Walmart construction in Hillsborough. The group expressed concerns about the impact on the town of Hancock from traffic to and from the store. They requested the Selectboard ask NH Department of Transportation to provide a traffic impact study and…

Weare Middle School Team victorious

The Weare Middle School Fancy Footwork Jump Rope Team from Weare Middle School took several first place spots at the White Mountain Jump Rope Jamboree on Saturday, June 3rd in North Conway. In the Single Rope Individual competition, Brianna Bodner and Pinter tied for…

Deering man shines at NH Senior Games

Manny Garcia of Deering won gold in both the 50 and 100 meter dash at the 50-54 age group of the NH Senior Games…

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The Messenger – June 16, 2017

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H-D graduates and staff formed special bonds

Like the old Sister Sledge song,”Family” was the overriding theme at Hillsboro-Deering Graduation Friday evening. Salutatorian Nicolas Casavecchia said the Hillsboro-Deering community was like a family and that family atmosphere helped the class succeed…

3 local men face drug charges

Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that local residents, including two alleged motorcycle club members, have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking crimes…

World Language Teacher of the Year

Cindi Hodgdon, ConVal High School, Peterborough: The New Hampshire Association of World Language Teachers has selected Cindi Hodgdon as the World Language Teacher of the Year. She has been described as being a dynamic German teacher and an outstanding member of the Board of the N.H. Association of World Language Teachers. This year she competed against…

133 Bow Graduates told “sing loudly to your theme song”

The 133 Seniors of Bow High School’s Class of 2017 were sent off into the world  to the sounds of a tape of 80’s songs which teachers Heidi Pauer and Derek Deangelis selected to provide inspiration to the graduates. “Men Without Hats” 1982 hit, “The Safety Dance,” which encouraged students to step outside their comfort zone influenced…

Sports: Boys Baseball

Division II Baseball Championship. # 1 Campbell 6 #2  Belmont 5: (10 inn.)  The Cougars were in a 5-3 hole and down to their final strike before mounting a 3-run rally that was capped by a Belmont error that scored the tying and…

Sports: Girls Softball

Division IV Softball Championship. #1 Sunapee 1 #7 Derryfield 0: Wheaties may be the “Breakfast of Champions,’ but Sunapee is the School of Champions. Not content with the 2016-17 soccer title and three straight basketball championships, the Lady Lakers finished off a three-pete in softball as…

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