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The Messenger – August 26, 2016

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Bow Police Chief resigning

Bow Police Chief Erin Commerford has announced that she will will retire in September, ending nearly a decade of department leadership.  Commerford, 44, joined  the Bow Police Department in 2002 and was promoted to chief six years later…

Three receive serious injuries in Warner rollover

On August 19th Troopers, along with the Warner Fire and Hopkinton Fire Departments were dispatched to a rollover crash that involved 2 vehicles with injury and entrapment. Upon arrival it was discovered that a Mitsubishi  driven by Jeffrey D Scott 60 of Amherst, and a Toyota sport utility…

Franklin Animal Shelter hosting 2nd Annual Paws in the Park

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Franklin Animal Shelter will be hosting its second annual Paws in the Park fundraiser sponsored by Watts Water Technology. The event will be held at Odell Park in Franklin, starting at 8:30 a.m. with the ‘Paws Walk’ and continuing until 2 p.m. with live dog demonstrations…

Newport man hurt in Vermont accident

A Newport NH man received minor injuries on Thursday when a flatbed, boom truck he was driving over turned. Police say Charles Dumont 44, was delivering landscaping blocks to a residence on­­ Austin Road in Rockingham, VT when the brake system lost…

Hit & Run vehicle strikes Corbin Bridge

Newport police are searching for a vehicle that struck the side of the Corbin Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Around 1:45 p.m. the Newport Emergency Communications Center received several calls that someone had hit the side of the bridge and fled the scene, officials said. When police arrived on scene, they found extensive…

Celebrate Bow Heritage Day Sept 17th

Celebrate completion of Bow Bog Meeting House restoration  with guided tours, displays, demonstrations, music, and historic moments on September 17th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Bow Bog Meeting House. Visit with our blacksmith, learn about granite foundation building, historic window preservation and  how to play a Reed Organ. See the Luther Morgan muzzle loader and discover how it was altered over time and view historic…

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The Messenger – August 19, 2016

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H-D Board resurrects Alternative School plan

The Hillsboro-Deering School Board has again decided to relocate the 12-15 Alternative High School students from the Deering airport to a new $625,000 building to be built at the Hillcat Drive campus. First proposed in 2015 as a $700,000 bond requiring a 2/3 vote, it failed to even…

Board chooses more visually pleasing repairs to Pleasant Lake Dam

Chandler Engel of Dubois & King returned to the New London selectmen as requested Monday evening with renderings of how the Pleasant Lake dam would look with either of two alternative repair proposals…

Its official – ground broken at Warner’s Exit 9 Roundabout

After several years of anticipation, ground was formally broken for Warner’s Exit 9 Roundabout. The ceremony was held on August 12th at the site in the Intervale District. Planning Board Chair, Barbara Annis was given the honor of taking the first shovel full in recognition of her many years of…

The Harlem Wizards return to HDHS

Back by popular demand, the Harlem Wizards are coming to Hillsboro-Deering High School, Tuesday September 20th at 7:00pm. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to…

Antrim man charged with Calif murder

Joshua Richard Ruoff, 30, of Antrim, arrested last May by New Hampshire state police on charges of killing a man at an illegal commercial marijuana growing operation in California, is contesting his  extradition to California, where he is charged with murder. Ruoff was arrested on May 23 by New Hampshire state police when he…

Newbury man arrested after hit and run

Henry Carnevale, 65, of Newbury was arrested on charges of reckless conduct and conduct after an accident after police say he left the scene of an accident on I-89 in Grantham Tuesday morning. Carnevale was held over  night on $5,000 cash…

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The Messenger – August 12, 2016

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Hillsborough adopts Business Retention & Expansion Program

The Hillsborough Economic Development Committee has announced that the town  will be implementing a local economic development program in late summer/early fall. Robyn Payson, Town Planner and the program’s Leadership Team Overall Coordinator said that the…

Goffstown Fire Chief requests 8 new firefighter/EMT/ Paramedics

Goffstown Fire Chief Richard O’Brien met with the selectmen to brief them on the future staffing needs of his department. Facing an increased demand of 2,400 calls for service with a decreasing pool of staff, resulting in increased delays in responding, O’Brien undertook a study of staffing needs and…

SmileSquad collecting school supplies

Franklin Savings Bank’s SmileSquad is collecting school supplies to assist teachers and students with attaining the necessary items needed for the new school year. SmileSquad is also soliciting assistance from the community with donating supplies to this important community initiative. Suggested items for…

Hancock’s Norway Pond closed to swimming

Hancock’s Town Beach at Norway Pond has been closed until further notice after sightings of harmful cyanobacteria. According to the DES website, the advisory has been in affect since Aug. 2. It is one of six current advisories in the state and one of three relating to cyanobacteria. The online posting says…

Newport man arrested for Vt. assault

Bradley Nichols, 41, of Newport was arrested for second degree arson, simple assault, burglary and resisting arrest and was held on $5,000 bail, after allegedly punching a teenager and setting an abandoned trailer on fire in Royalton, VT. During a subsequent search of the area, a resident drew police’s attention to an abandoned…

Parole violation leads to major drug bust

Tilton Police and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Joint Fugitive Task Force have arrested Jordan Manning, 25, of Laconia, on a probation/parole violation. During his arrest, Manning was found to be in possession of about 200 grams of heroin/fentanyl and a quantity of methamphetamine. He is currently being held at the…

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The Messenger – August 5, 2016

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Goffstown man faces burglary & kidnapping charges

Justin Provencher, 28, of Goffstown faces two Class B felony charges of burglary and kidnapping after holding two women against their will in their home. After breaking in to the Pingree Street home, he was scared when he got to the kitchen and an alarm went off and he ran out the front door without…

Hillsborough Water & Sewer Commission hosts forum on fees

Realizing the inequities of its present Sewer & Water Fee Schedule and with a potential Wal-Mart application pending, the Hillsborough Sewer & Water Commission recently hosted an informal meeting to present and discuss the…

Merrimack Couple drowns at Clough State Park

On Saturday, July 30th, Weare Fire Rescue Department responded to reports of two persons possibly drowning at Clough State Park. Rescue personnel and apparatus responded to the park under the direction of Fire Chief Robert Vezina. Working with eye witnesses, WFRD personnel were able to pin point the specific area to…

Bennington man sentenced to 78 months

A Bennington man has been  sentenced to 78 months in federal prison, after pleading guilty to a felon-in-possession charge and 17 drug charges. According to the office of U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, Rosaire Gauthier, 40, was also sentenced to serve three years of supervised release following his…

Major renovations nearly complete at Hillsboro-Deering schools

Gearing up for the new school year, the Hillsboro-Deering School Board dealt with a number of issues Monday evening. In what could be labeled left over business, the Board has again decided to push for a new Alternative High school on the current campus, but without utilizing any of the…

Young Dunbarton woman survives crash, gives birth

A pregnant woman who suffered serious injuries in a Saturday car crash in Dunbarton was able to safely deliver her child and is expected to be okay, according to WMUR. The crash occurred at the intersection of Gorham Pond Road and…

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The Messenger – July 29, 2016

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Accident claims life of Northfield Highway employee

Tom Wooten of the Northfield Highway Department was tragically killed in an accident at the town highway garage. Wooten was injured while moving equipment outside the department building on…

Henniker woman to purchase Country Spirit Restaurant

Henniker resident Sarah Baas, owner of Peter Christian’s Tavern in New London will soon take ownership of the Country Spirit Restaurant. Although the sale is not due to be finalized until late August, she has already met with staff and implemented minor changes at the restaurant…

Goffstown man indicted for sexual assault

Fred Parker Lucy III, 32, of Goffstown, a former employee at a Northfield’s Spaulding Youth Center has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and sending her sexually explicit images of himself. He recently entered pleas of…

Hillsboro woman named Executive Director

Nancy A. Egner, LICSW, MPA, of Hillsborough is the new Executive Director for Fellowship Housing Opportunities, a nonprofit organization providing safe, affordable housing with support to members of the Concord community living with mental illness. Nancy comes to…

Stephen Forster files appeal of ZBA denial

Stephen Forster, owner of Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm, is prepared to take the Henniker ZBA back to the Supreme Court if necessary. Forster has filed the motion for rehearing before the zoning board, which decided to overturn the planning board’s decision to grant him a conditional use permit…

Two people injured – dog missing after Bow single vehicle accident

On July 23rd, Troopers, along with the Concord and Bow fire departments, were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash on Route 93, southbound in Bow. Upon arrival it was discovered that a pickup truck driven by Travis Gallant, 21, of Block Island, Rhode Island had gone off the right side of the road, rolled over, and struck a tree. Gallant had to be…

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The Messenger – July 22, 2016

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Franklin School Board considers Transgender policy

At its last meeting, the Franklin School Board tabled a proposal to adopt the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice recommended policy regarding non-discrimination of transgender and gender non-conforming students until its next meeting. A subcommittee has been working on a model policy which requires students to be allowed…

Three alternatives presented to repair the Pleasant Lake Dam

Representatives of Dubois & King Engineers met with the New London Selectmen Monday eveining to present three alternatives for repair of the Pleasant Lake Dam, which has been declared deficient by the NH Department of Environmental Services. According to DES, the dam fails to protect against…

Accident leads to multiple drug charges

Belmont Police arrested a Franklin woman after a one-car crash that took place last Monday. A witness at the scene reported that a vehicle had crossed into the oncoming lane of travel on Brown Hill Road, and was traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then left the roadway and crashed head-on into…

Suit against Henniker Officer to continue after plaintiff’s death

The issue of officer involved shootings, which has dominated the national news lately, has taken a more local angle. Aaron Cadman, 20, of Troy, NY, who had filed a lawsuit against Henniker in May, recently died, but his family is continuing with it. Cadman had  filed against Henniker Police Officer Stephen Dennis, the Police Department and the town claiming $5 million in damages for…

Peterborough urges Water Restriction

The Town of Peterborough is requesting that residents voluntary reduce outdoor water use until further notice. Recent prolonged drought conditions are prompting this request, as the unseasonably dry spring and summer months have had an impact on…

New hires bring New Boston Police Dept. back to full strength

New Boston Police Chief James Brace met with the Selectmen seeking approval to hire two new officers for the Department. Nathan Knezevic. 24, of Manchester, is a 2010 graduate of Goffstown High School and had previously resided in New Boston while growing up. He has a…

 

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The Messenger – July 15, 2016

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Henniker Planning Board approves Dollar General

At the end of its June hearing the Henniker Planning Board had four concerns which were quickly put to rest Wednesday evening. Planner Mark Fougere reported that the police had OK’ed the landscaping plan, the septic system was not within 1,000 feet of the…

Henry Johnson becomes Antrim Troop 2’s  19th Eagle Scout

Family, friends and fellow scouts gathered at Antrim Town Hall Sunday evening for Henry Johnson’s Eagle Court of Honor. In addition to his parents his three older brothers, Bill, Luke, and Thomas, Eagle Scouts themselves, were…

Suspected Goffstown arsonist turns himself in to police

Calvin Mitoulas, 18, of Goffstown, who faces two felony charges: arson and tampering with witnesses and informants, turned himself in to police Thursday night. He was released on $10,000 personal recognizance bail and will appear in court…

I-89 Tractor trailer rollover in Hopkinton

Hopkinton Fire and EMS responded to Route 89 South Exit 5 Tuesday morning for a Tractor Trailer Rollover. Upon arrival crews found a tractor trailer that was hauling 2 x 4 lumber to Greenland has turned over entering Exit 5 resulting in the tractor trailer rolling onto its left side and spilling its load of lumber. The truck originated from Quebec, Canada. There were…

New trial for Newport guidance councilor

Thomas Mauzy, 44, of Sunapee, the Newport middle school guidance counselor found guilty of public exposure in Newport District Court in May has been granted a new trial on appeal in Sullivan County Superior Court. Mauzy remains…

Mass man hurt in Dunbarton ATV rollover

Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to a report of a single 4-wheeled ATV crash adjacent to the trails at the Hopkinton Everett reservoir in Dunbarton. The operator of the ATV, identified as Nicholas Massahos, 25, of Salem, MA suffered…

 

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The Messenger – July 8, 2016

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Young Hillsboro racer to partner with Operation Homefront

Hillsboro based Jake Matheson Racing, LLC announced today they will be partnering with Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance to military families and wounded warriors. “It is an honor to work for…

Will latest PUC decision force closing of Bow’s Merrimack Station?

The Public Utilities Commission decision, handed down late Friday sets the stage for Eversource to sell off its power plants. Regulators and lawmakers hope that will lower electricity prices in the long run by completing the deregulation of the…

Franklin woman is guilty of  SS fraud

Tonya Dailey, 44, of Franklin pleaded guilty to Social Security fraud by concealing self-employment income from the Social Security Administration. According to U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, Dailey began receiving Social Security disability benefits in 1999, but in 2010, she became self-employed and earned…

State to build new Liquor & Wine Outlet in Warner

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has announced plans to build a new Liquor & Wine Outlet in Warner off Route 103. The new 10,500-square-foot store will feature more than 3,600 varieties and sizes of wines and spirits, and is expected to generate $5.5 million in…

Annual Uncommon Art on the Common

Goffstown – Area artists Cyndi Hurlbut and Alexandra Buciak will be two of the artists participating in Goffstown Main Street Program’s 8th Annual Uncommon Art on the Common festival, Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The parks and lawns of Goffstown’s historic Main Street will be filled with…

Lake Sunapee “Poker Cruise” July 16th

The Lake Sunapee Cruising Fleet is hosting its fifth annual poker cruise Saturday, July 16. Sailboats are invited to rendezvous at the committee boat at 1 p.m. just outside Sunapee Harbor. There, each boat will be given a map of the course. Boats will sail to…

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The Messenger – July 1, 2016

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Weare man pleads guilty in DWI death of his brother

Nicholas Palangas, 51, of Weare will most likely spend a year under home confinement, after pleading guilty to felony drunken driving during an accident that killed his brother, a retired Manchester firefighter. The September 2015 crash on Kilton Road in Bedford caused the death of retired firefighter Eric Palangas, who had also served…

16 departments battle Proctor Academy dorm fire

Even with the assistance of 16 area departments, officials believe that even a sprinkler system could not have saved the building at the 1858 Proctor Academy dormitory destroyed by fire on Saturday. According to Fire Chief Rene LeFebvre, “We weren’t going to stop that thing even with all of those firefighters, but I thought we had to…

Husband arrives to bail out wife – needs bail himself

On June 18th Sunapee Police received a report of a vehicle leaving Jake’s Market in Georges Mills after having backed into another vehicle. The vehicle was located on Route 103B and subsequently, Margaret Houseman of 26 Caldwell Lane in Sunapee was arrested for DWI, Acts Prohibited and Conduct After an Accident. She was processed at the Sunapee Police Department, bailed and released. That afternoon Sebastian Houseman arrived at the station to wait for…

Franklin pair arrested for child neglect

Franklin Police officers arrested Cherrie Fleck, 37, and Tristin Thibault, 19 for Possession of a Controlled Drug and Child Endangerment. An officer was patrolling the area of 15 Plains Court when he observed a male and female under the age of 5 playing in the court’s parking lot unsupervised. The officer observed both children to be filthy and one with no shoes. The oldest child was…

‘Officer Ed’ rallies Bradford to support young girl with diabetes

Last fall, Amy and Jon Cook applied for a diabetic assist service dog to help their nine-year old daughter, Anna, manage her Type One Diabetes (T1D). With an average wait of 18 months, it was time to consider how to pay for the $3,500 dog. What the couple also needed to consider was how to cover …

Franklin School budget deficit reduced

The deficit in Franklin’s School District Budget which was originally projected at $1.3 million and jumped to $1.6 million before dropping to $1.1 million, now stands at $245,000 after an hour long joint session of the City Council and School Board. Mayor Ken Merrifield opened the session by reminding all that they have only until July 15th to close the gap, schedule a public hearing and adopt a new budget or…

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The Messenger – June 24, 2016

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Goffstown couple arrested on child abuse charges

Brandon Perry, 23, and Samantha Wszolek, 20, of Goffstown were arrested on half a dozen charges of abuse of their 4-month-old son. Perry was arrested last Friday at his home in Goffstown and faces charges including first degree assault, reckless conduct and endangering the welfare of a child…

Several towns battle 14 acre Henniker brush fire

After assisting Hopkinton with a brush fire in the Mast Yard State Forest, Henniker firefighters were diverted to fight what Fire Chief Steve Burritt said was the largest fire he had seen in Henniker in his 37 years with the department. First reported Sunday night, the fire continued to burn…

Demolition of 1941 Building delayed by a deadlocked vote

The fate of New London’s 1941 Building is still in limbo after a failed 4-4 vote to demolish it. The Kearsarge School District’s, 1941 Building Ad Hoc Committee recommended demolition in a report presented at the school board meeting last week. One of the issues with selling the building outright to the town is having a…

Dollar General given a message – submit an entirely new design

Representatives of Dollar General returned to the Henniker Planning Board Wednesday evening with design changes requested at the prior meeting. Columns were added to the entrance and the mansard roof partially extended along the sides of the building. Board members acknowledged that it was an improvement from what was…

Prank 911 calls in Tilton and Northfield

Tilton and Northfield Police are investigating whether a juvenile was behind prank calls reporting a robbery and hostage situation that prompted a response from multiple police officers Monday afternoon. Tilton Police Chief Bob Cormier said police were called to Burger King at 2:11 p.m. to investigate a 911 call claiming the restaurant was being robbed. Police showed up and found…

New London appeals to Supreme Court

The New London selectmen voted unanimously to appeal an adverse Superior Court ruling to the NH Supreme Court. Summer resident Robert Carr and others had appealed to Superior Court after the town refused to grant an abatement on their property taxes after their home burned. State law sets a time limit for…

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