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Download The Messenger – May 24, 2013 (pdf)

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Newport Selectmen say “Let there be light”

The Newport Selectmen have voted to replace the outdated light fixtures at the Recreation Center by participating in the Smart Start program offered by Public Service Company of New Hampshire. Recreation Director PJ Lovely estimated the new lights wall save nearly $120 each month or…

County Sheriff to review New London Police procedures

Merrmack County Sheriff Scott Hilliard and his Chief Deputy Craig Saltmarsh met with the New London Selectmen to offer their assistance during the transition at the Police Department. Town Administrator Kim Hallquist has requested Hilliard’s help in reviewing the department’s policies and procedures. The sheriff agreed that it was…

Rabid cat found and killed in Hillsboro

A suspicious cat was reported on May 20th in the neighborhood of Church and Brown Ave in Hillsboro. After attacking 3 individuals the cat was shot and brought to the State Public Health Lab for rabies testing. The cat tested…

Deering police warn of suspicious activity

A Deering resident had a very aggressive male subject at her door, attempting entry without her permission and not wanting to leave when asked, reportedly trying to get in to…

Two Henniker Community School students honored

Molly Glover and Isaiah Lovering, eighth grade students at The Henniker Community School, Henniker will receive the Middle Level Scholar Leader Award.  They will be honored at the Fourteenth Annual Scholar Leader Awards Banquet at…

At Home & In The Garden

Three ways to give your home’s curb appeal a boost

Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your home’s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects and replacing an outdated roof, there are dozens of options to enhance the…

Download The Messenger – May 10, 2013 (pdf)

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Motorcycle Ride & Pig Roast for Robar scholarship

A motorcycle ride honoring the memory of Aaron Robar, 41, the Newport man who died last August after he and other riders were hit by a car on Route 12 in Westmoreland will kick off on Saturday at the Newport Moose Lodge. Robar’s family has organized the ride as a fundraiser to…

It’s official – SEC says “No” to Antrim Wind’s 10 turbine project

The NH Site Evaluation Committee has issued its final written decision on Antrim Wind Energy’s proposed 10-turbine, 30-megawatt project on Tuttle Hill and Willard Mountain. As expected, the SEC’s denial is based on the project’s negative visuaI impact on the town and surrounding communities. with this issuance of…

Henniker’s Memorial Day Celebration

To add to the celebratory nature of its Memorial Day observations, the town of Henniker will present a special concert by the Newmont Military Band at Town Hall, immediately following the parade and ceremonies on Monday, May 27and an afternoon of family friendly activities planned by…

Selectmen and School Board discuss Warner Fall Foliage options

Sean Bohman of the Warner Fall Foliage Committee briefed the Kearsarge Regional School Board on the electrical requirements for the festival, and distributed a drawing of the layout for Board review. PSNH will install a light at one end of the field that will remain…

Local artists featured at NEC Gallery

The Gallery at New England College presents the work of New England College seniors exhibiting painting, photography, prints graphic design, website design and mixed media installation from…

No injuries reported in Greenfield industrial fire

No one was injured in a fire at New England Forest products in Greenfield on Wednesday. The fire damaged the side of a dry kiln, but firefighters were able to…

Download The Messenger – April 25, 2013 (pdf)

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Civil suit against Seastrand put on hold

A civil suit against former New London Police Chief David Seastrand has been put on hold pending the NH Attorney General’s investigation into other allegations against Seastrand. Attorney Richard Lehmann who represents Colby-Sawyer College student…

Newport gun range survives first appeal

The Newport Zoning Board of Adjustment has ruled that the February 19th decision by the Newport Planning Board granting conditional approval for construction of a gun range on John Stark Highway, proposed by Sturm, Ruger and the Mountain View Gun Club, did not violate the…

Deering Police cruiser was in an accident

Deering Police Chief James Pushee reported that the Chevrolet Impala police cruiser was hit by another car in the month of March on Pleasant Pond Road in Francestown, while the vehicle was in transit to…

New London Selectmen & Budget Committee hold increase to 3%

After months of reviewing and prioritizing spending by the New London Selectmen and Budget Committee, voters at Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th will be presented with a 2014 proposed budget that is up…

11th annual Henniker Rotary Chili Fest

Hot off the success of last year’s 10th annual outing, this year’s Henniker Rotary Club “Fire on the Mountain” Chili Fest, scheduled for Sunday, August 25th at Pats Peak, will be better than ever with live music, food, beer, concessionaires, children’s activities and of course, lots and lots of chili. Do you think you have the…

Senior Lifestyles

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Pontine Theatre receives grant to serve New Hampshire Seniors

Thanks to funding from the Lincoln Financial Foundation, Pontine will present a new touring program called Pretty Halcyon Days: Life on the Beach with Ogden Nash at assisted care and nursing facilities throughout New Hampshire. The program includes a selection of scenes from Pontine’s original stage adaptation of…

Download The Messenger – April 12, 2013 (pdf)

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H-D staff reductions limited to five positions

SAU #34 Superintendent Robert Hassett presented the H-D School Board with a revised proposal to trim the budget the $1 million required by taxpayer vote. Under his original proposal, two elementary, three middle school and…

Police Chief David Seastrand resigns – avoids criminal prosecution

Sadness turned to shock and surprise in New London when residents learned that Police Chief David Seastrand resigned after being accused of telling a woman that charges against her would be dropped if she let him take nude pictures of her. Earlier in the week, the chief had submitted his resignation to…

Moving performance dedicated to suicide prevention

It was standing room only at Hillsborough’s Smith Memorial Church Sunday afternoon as the Hillsboro-Deering High School Chorus and the Deering Community Church Choir combined for a special performance of John Rutter’s “Requiem.” The performance was to raise funds and awareness for the…

Newport high speed chase ends in crash

Police expect to file charges against Robert Anderson, 21, of Newport resulting from a high-speed chase that ended with his pickup impaled on a guardrail Saturday morning. Newport Police observed a pickup truck running stop signs in the…

Car falls off its jack – pins Antrim man

Tylor Bloom, 19, of Antrim escaped serious injury when the car he was working on in his driveway fell from its jack trapping him underneath the vehicle. Fortunately for him, one of his neighbors had just…

New England College conducts an “Active Shooter Drill” on campus

On Tuesday, April 3, New England College, in conjunction with the Henniker Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Departments, held an Active Shooter Drill on the NEC campus to test, practice, and evaluate emergency response procedures. “The drill gave us a chance to see how we worked with …

Download The Messenger – March 22, 2013 (pdf)

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Hillsboro-Deering issues 25 pre-lay off notices

Reacting to actions of Hillsboro-Deering School District voters in denying a requested $1 million increase in the school budget, Superintendent Robert Hassett has sent out 25 notices, 12 to teachers and 13 to support staff, indicating they may be laid off as part of a…

Weare woman to spend 13 months in federal prison

Heidi Lacerte, 48, of Weare, has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for stealing $52,000 of Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits from incapacitated adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, dementia and…

Henniker Chamber urges all to “Think Local, Buy Local – Support Henniker”

The Henniker Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a “Think Local, Buy Local – Support Henniker” campaign to get Henniker residents and visitors to consider the impact of supporting local businesses and making more purchases in town. Bumper stickers, window decals,…

Deering voters fund senior services over selectmen’s objection

In approving every article on the warrant, Deering voters overruled their selectmen and appropriated $2,000 to support Deering Seniors through the Greater Hillsborough Senior Services Committee. In addition to the $1.57 operating budget, voters approved…

Hopkinton voters reverse position – OK highway garage

With a lawsuit pending over an insurance claim with the Local Government Center, and bare estimates of replacement costs, Hopkinton voters, in November, refused to approve a bond to rebuild the town’s…

Weare police arrest two for aggravated sexual assault

On March 15th, members of the Weare Police Department received information that a 20 year old female had fallen victim to an Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault involving two men. The suspects were identified as Tyler Janvrin, 22, of Weare and James Cheney, 23, of…