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Wilton reservoir recreation area opens with new parking lot and trails
By ASHLEY SAARI
A new resident-only parking area has opened at the Sand Hill Reservoir in Wilton, along with new trails and an information kiosk.Now known as the Sand Hill Reservoir Recreation Area, the area is open to the public for hiking, fishing, swimming and...
Greenville man arrested on sale of drug resulting in death
By ASHLEY SAARI
A Greenville man has been charged with selling fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a 30-year-old woman.Mark McCreery, 42, of Greenville, was arrested on Oct. 28 by the Milford Police Department and charged with one count of sale of a controlled...
Hancock Inn decision delayed again
By SCOTT MERRILL
The Hancock Historic District Commission held their fifth public hearing Oct. 27 with representatives from 33 Main Street LLC and the tone of the evening was a mixture of resolve and contentiousness.Kerri Landry, 33 Main Street LLC spokesperson, said...
Towns set trick-or-treat times for Halloween
The following is a list of trick-or-treat times for Halloween.Antrim – 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31.Bennington – 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31. Stop by Town Hall, the fire station or the library for a special treat.Dublin – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31.Francestown – 6...
BUSINESS QUARTERLY: Business-owner keeps an eye on politics
By SCOTT MERRILL
Peter Sirois, co-owner with Cliff Thornberry of American Steel in Greenfield, is a local business leader who stays tuned in politically. American Steel in Greenfield is a full-service steel shop that produces the structural steel framing and...
Democratic candidates appear at house party in Francestown
By SCOTT MERRILL
Three Democratic candidates made an evening stop at the home of Judy and Bob Bitterli in Francestown Oct. 15 to get their messages out to voters and raise money. The candidates who spoke and answered questions were state Senator and gubernatorial...
Root of respiratory illness in dogs remains a mystery
By ROWAN WILSON
Dr. Lori Baldwin, a vet at Animal Care Clinic Monadnock in Peterborough and Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester (VECM), said a respiratory disease affecting dogs has been really worrisome, and there are still a lot of unanswered questions about...
New timeline laid out for Jaffrey roundabout project
By ASHLEY SAARI
Demolition on buildings to make way for the anticipated construction of two connecting roundabouts in downtown Jaffrey is expected to start this spring, with the start of construction in 2024, according to state Department of Transportation...
Rindge Planning Board approves mixed-use development on Route 202/Thomas Road
By ASHLEY SAARI
The Rindge Planning Board approved a site plan for a mixed commercial and residential use off of Route 202 and Thomas Road, including eight new condominium housing units.The development, planned to be called Rindge Estates, consists of three buildings...
Silver Scone Teas seeks variance in New Ipswich after cease-and-desist order
By ASHLEY SAARI
A business that hosts tea parties will be back before the New Ipswich Zoning Board next month, after the board continued a Thursday hearing on whether to grant the business a variance to operate in the Village District.Silver Scone Teas on River Road...
Armed man taken into custody in Peterborough Thursday morning following short standoff
By BEN CONANT
Emergency responders, including Keene’s SWAT team and the Monadnock Special Response Team, took an armed man into custody after a short standoff at a home on Hunt Road in Peterborough Thursday morning.Daniel Laguerre Jr., 35, of Peterborough...
Greenville was built on water power and mills
By ASHLEY SAARI
Since its settlement when it was still part of Mason, Greenville has run on water power.Specifically, it owes its start to the Souhegan River.From the very first resident of what was once Mason Village, settlers have looked to the river as a source of...
Dublin Arts Center and Muse Gallery is open for business
By ASHLEY SAARI
The DublinArts & Muse Gallery opened its doors for the first time on Friday, welcoming residents to explore the new gallery and classroom spaces, as well as viewing the first show on display, featuring more than 100 pieces on the theme of “Wit &...
South Meadow School names honor roll
South Meadow School in Peterborough named the following students to its honor roll for Term 4:Grade 8High honors: Liam Armstrong, Hadley Bates, Heidi Bell, Logan Blais, Brayden Boice, Cole Bouchard, Anna-belle Buchanan, Ava Cronin, Samson Davis,...
Cybersecurity in Peterborough, a year after the scam
By SCOTT MERRILL
Understanding exactly how cybercriminals were able to break into a staff member’s email account and eventually bilk the Town of Peterborough out of $2.3 million last summer, forcing the use of unrestricted fund balance to fill the gap, remains...
Real estate transfers from June 20 to July 15, 2022
ANTRIM343 Elm Ave.; land and building; $280,000; Jameson Long to Susan R. Wishinski.15 Hillside Drive; land and building; $285,000; Clifford Thornberry And Noel Bryant to Deborah Capistran.22 West St.; land and building; $260,000; Wesley Enman to...
Milford-Bennington Railroad celebrates 30th anniversary
By JOSH LACAILLADE
This article has been modified from the original version. The engineer is ReuvenGrehan, and the railroad has moved more than 60,000 carloads.After more than 60,000 carloads of stone, the Milford-Bennington Railroad celebrated 30 years.On Saturday,...
Elevation PT and Sports Rehab and Lifelong Athlete to open in Jaffrey Road plaza
By ROWAN WILSON
“We’re both athletes,” said Becka Lyons, motioning to her husband and business partner Reuben, “And we talk all the time about how being an athlete is more of a mindset than anything else.” Becka has a doctorate degree in physical therapy and Reuben...
Riverfest events in downtown Jaffrey this Saturday
By ASHLEY SAARI
Jaffrey’s annual Riverfest will be taking over downtown this Saturday, with special deals at area shops and restaurants, raffles, vendors, live music and a classic car show.This year’s theme is “It Takes a TEAM.”“We’re working collaboratively to get...
Franklin Pierce will debut hybrid Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Arizona location
In November, after a required two-year planning and development process, Franklin Pierce University will officially launch its hybrid Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the school’s academic center in Goodyear, Ariz., with 48...
