News
Cuts affect food pantries in Peterborough and Jaffrey
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Area food pantries will be impacted by sudden cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to a statement by NH Food Banks, which partners locally with the food banks in Peterborough, Jaffrey and other towns.
Defending champs Merrimack are next for ConVal in ‘Granite State Challenge’
ConVal Regional High takes on defending champion Merrimack High on Thursday, April 17, at 8:30 p.m. on New Hampshire PBS in the third quarterfinal game of “Granite State Challenge.”
N.H. House votes to keep some Republican cuts, nixes others from state budget
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
The battle over the state budget underscores the partisan divide in the New Hampshire Legislature, with most conservative priorities prevailing and Democrats warning that critical programs and services will be harmed.
Hancock Town Library hosting ‘You Must Read This!’
Hancock Town Library will host "You Must Read This!" Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
Peterborough Zoning Board denies Star Mountain appeal
By DAVID ALLEN
Star Mountain Properties’ plans to develop more than 50 residential lots in Peterborough were dealt a setback April 7 when the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied its appeal that a preliminary review of its proposed project, as maintained by the town, was actually a design review.
Peterborough Town Library celebration draws circus atmosphere
By DAVID ALLEN
The first free tax-supported public library in the nation took on a very unbookish vibe Friday night, as a celebration inspired by a novel expressed gratitude to library volunteers and allowed others to enjoy magic and refreshments in a circus-like atmosphere.
Franklin Pierce University dorm hit by electrical fire
An electrical fire at Franklin Pierce University has forced some students into temporary housing.
HOUSE AND HOME: ‘The Lodge’ holds a century of memories
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Carrie and Jeff Reder’s Hancock home has quite a history. At the end of their driveway, an old wooden sign reads simply “The Lodge.”
Chris Luksha joins Tieger Realty
Chris Luksha has joined Tieger Realty Co., Inc. in Jaffrey as a sales associate.
The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Goings-on with the Greenfield Meetinghouse
Last year, with the Meetinghouse scheduled to start construction, the Friends of the Greenfield Community Meetinghouse moved Oktoberfest to Oak Park. Consensus after the event was that everyone loved the new location. Our cooks, Warren Aldrich, Tyler “Keg” Baldwin and Sharon Andrews, were particularly happy with Oak Park’s commercial kitchen, even though we had some issues with the stove at the last minute!
Greenfield State Park could reopen by Memorial Day weekend
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Greenfield State Park could reopen by Memorial Day weekend, according to New Hampshire State Parks spokesman Greg Keeler.
New Ipswich Museum of History adds new artifacts
By ASHLEY SAARI
The New Ipswich Museum of History has added several new displays, which will be available for public viewing at multiple open houses held this summer.
Francestown residents to vote again on ConVal withdrawal
By JESSECA TIMMONS
The Francestown Select Board unanimously approved a petition for a special Town Meeting requesting a second feasibility study for withdrawal from the ConVal School District, as well as a second warrant article requesting the formation of a planning committee at ConVal to study the benefits of Francestown leaving or remaining in SAU 1.
Peterborough deliberative session makes no major changes
By JESSECA TIMMONS
One article was amended and all others passed without change at Tuesday’s deliberative session.
Norm Skantze takes the reins at Wilton Fire Department
By DAVID ALLEN
Wilton has a new fire chief.
Peter Weaver leaving as Wilton-Lyndeborough superintendent
By DAVID ALLEN
Superintendent Peter Weaver announced at Tuesday’s School Board meeting that he will be leaving his position at the end of the next school year
Work on Memorial Park ballfields in New Ipswich gets OK
By ASHLEY SAARI
The New Ipswich Select Board approved several bids for work to be done at the town’s ballfields in Memorial Park, with a decision about work to the town pool put off to next week.
Hope Fellowship Church’s expansion is in front of Planning Board
By ASHLEY SAARI
After gaining variance approvals from the Zoning Board, Jaffrey’s Hope Fellowship Church is now in front of the Planning Board for final site approvals for a new sanctuary building, expanded parking and a widened exit for the church.
Antrim Planning Board to work on rental rules
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Antrim’s regulations and procedures for short-term rentals will be revised once the Planning Board completes the process of reviewing ordinances and applications from comparable New Hampshire towns and finalizing a policy that is suitable for Antrim.
Friends of the Jaffrey Public Library collecting books
The Friends of the Jaffrey Public Library will accept gently used book donations on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jaffrey Public Library, 38 Main St. Donations will be screened in the Bean Room on the main level.
