Opinion
Letter: Thanks to Hancock officials
Last Saturday, March 18, Hancock held its Town Meeting. Over 150 residents attended, conscious of their civic rights and responsibilities in doing so.It was a lengthy meeting – over five hours -- where differences of opinion were strongly expressed....
Letter: Temple Town Meeting was impressive
I attended our Town Meeting last Saturday and came away feeling grateful to live in Temple. Moderator Phil Lauriat set the tone for respectful communication with good humor and a thorough knowledge of the rules of a successful community...
Editorial: Salute a Hometown Hero
Who are the people in our communities who lift us up in ways big and small?We want to know about these people, and share their stories with everyone in the region through our new series, Hometown Heroes. Made possible with the support of Savings Bank...
Letter: Jaffrey-Rindge schools deserve support
Support the Rindge and Jaffrey public schools on March 28 by coming out to vote in favor of the school budget and the support staff contract.Public schools are the backbone of our communities, the places where our young are educated, where our people...
Letter: Temple needs John Kieley
I am delighted John Kieley is running for the Temple Select Board. He has shown over the years he has the experience and commitment to Temple by serving as a selectman from 2006 to 2014 and on many other boards, including the Zoning Board, the...
Viewpoint: Robert Beck – A troubling 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago, on the night of March 19, 2003, U.S. military forces invaded Iraq, an operation which President George W. Bush’s administration justified by an unwavering belief in Iraq’s development of a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program,...
Letter: Parade was a fun experience
The St. Patrick's Day parade in Jaffrey had a large and fun crowd and chilly but sunny weather. Cars were from out-of-state as well as from here. Those in the parade put on good performances with many smiles and laughter. Music flowed from students...
Editorial: Housing, not profits
There was some good news on the housing front last week, as the Peterborough Zoning Board of Adjustment granted Catholic Charities a variance to build a 93-unit development on Vose Farm Road. The variance was needed because the property is in a...
Letter: Boards made the right decisions
I attended almost every Hancock Historic District Commission meeting since September, watching as the HHDC thoughtfully reviewed the extensive, complicated and ever-changing application from the Hancock Inn submitted by 33 Main Street...
Letter: Where has minimum wage hike cost jobs?
Recently and according to InDepthNH.org, “the state Senate essentially killed the latest minimum wage bill along party lines 14 Republicans to 10 Democrats voting SB 144 inexpedient to legislate.”This bill, brought forth for the 10th year in a row by...
Letter: Ratcliffe is the choice
My vote is for Chris Ratcliffe for JRCSD School Board.I'll keep it short. I haven't known him all my or his life. I've known him long enough to know he is a perfect fit for the school board with his experience in the workforce, his background, being a...
Letter: Ratcliffe states his case
I’m Chris Ratcliffe and I’m seeking a Rindge seat on the Jaffrey-Rindge School Board. If you are a regular reader of this paper, you may wonder if I’m related to “Over in Rindge” columnist Taylor Ratcliffe. I’m happy to confirm that she is my wife...
Letter: Voters can bring Kieley back
Temple’s Select Board members are called on to work hard in service to all townspeople, to consider all sides of an issue, be well informed about RSAs and to make fair and impartial decisions. Temple is growing, changing and facing important...
Letter: Shopping for the best electricity deals
Eversource electricity customers are currently paying a high rate. Fortunately for Peterborough residents, when Peterborough Community Power (PCP) launches near the end of April, you will automatically be switched from Eversource to PCP. And your...
Letter: Vote for Ratcliffe
I would like to encourage the voters of Rindge to vote for Chris Radcliffe for School Board. He has been a good friend for a few years now and I know that he's a hard worker and a wonderful father. He'll have the best interests of our children and our...
Letter: Bring Kieley back to board
Temple needs change. I have served on the Temple Select Board with both John Kieley and Bill Ezell in the past, so I am familiar with the skills of each. Kieley is far superior in being prepared and unbiased with every issue that comes up. He clearly...
Letter: Ratcliffe for Jaffrey-Rindge board
I am writing to endorse Chris Ratcliffe for the JRCSD School Board position. I have had the privilege of coaching alongside Chris for the Rindge Recreation youth basketball program and can attest to his strong work ethic, leadership skills and...
Letter: Select John Kieley
John Kieley is a candidate for our Temple Select Board. I support him and enthusiastically recommend his election.Kieley is indisputably not only a distinguished member of the Temple community, his breadth of experience in town governance is...
Letter: Primrose for Planning Board
There is a man running for planning board in Dublin, Don Primrose, who many in town may not have an the opportunity to meet as he is a relative newcomer.I have had the pleasure of conversing with him about a wide rage of topics and have always found...
Letter: Fear is the problem
Although human life has always been complex and often messy, thus challenging and anxiety-provoking, currently our technology has made it far easier to spread the flames of negativity, divisiveness, meanness and fear. The so-called culture war is...
