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The Monadnock Arts Auction has become a tradition for many of the region’s art lovers and artists, some of whom have been involved from the very beginning. Sponsored by the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce, participants are celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

ConVal wins 1st game; defeats Kearsarge, 7-3

WINCHENDON, Mass. — It was a tough week for the ConVal hockey team.

Child's Play

JAFFREY — As fathers went off to fight in World War II and mothers took on jobs in industry, the term “the latchkey kid” was born. With a house key tied around their necks, children often returned home after school to empty homes.

Wilton man charged with aggravated DUI

January 31st 2012 at 02:30:08 PM

MILFORD — Milford Police arrested a Wilton man and charged him with aggravated DUI last Thursday after concluding an investigation into a November car accident that left one person hospitalized with critical injuries, according to a press release from the Milford Police Department.

Bryan Parker, 20, of Wilton was allegedly driving under the influence when he crashed his car in Milford on Nov. 6. The accident sent Parker's passenger, Shawn Vazquez, 21, of Wilton to the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass., where he is listed in critical condition.

Parker was released on $800 personal recognizance, according to the Jan. 31 press release. He is scheduled to appear for arraignment in the Milford District Court on Feb. 15 at 8:30 a.m.

Details in Thursday's Ledger-Transcript.

Dublin official resigns after allegations of conflict

January 31st 2012 at 01:15:10 PM

DUBLIN — After months of call for his resignation over alleged conflicts of interest, Select Board member Curt Merrick announced Monday that he was withdrawing from the board.

Despite his upcoming absence, Merrick predicted that underlying problems plaguing the board will not be resolved. “The seeds of this crisis were sown years before I was elected to the board,” Merrick read from a letter addressed to Chair Sterling Abram. “I did not cause it. I did not want it to happen.”

Abram formally asked Merrick for his resignation in a Jan. 23 letter, citing a conflict of interest generated by Merrick’s wife, Kathy Merrick, who has filed a lawsuit against the town and a former town administrator claiming harassment. In his letter, Abram said he felt the Select Board could not perform its duties well given the current situation.

More details in Thursday’s Ledger-Transcript

ConVal School Board to lose 5 reps

January 31st 2012 at 10:51:29 AM

Five new faces will be sitting at the ConVal School Board table this spring, as only one of the six incumbents whose terms are expiring plans to seek re-election.

Among those leaving the board will be School Board Chair Bart Goodeve, who has served as Sharon’s representative to the board since 2006 and previously served as vice chair for one-and-a-half years, and Gail Cromwell of Temple, a seven-year member who has advocated during her tenure for greater cost cutting and actively campaigned against some of the proposals recommended by the full board.

Story in Tuesday's Ledger-Transcript.

Two held in regional burglaries

January 31st 2012 at 10:44:15 AM

JAFFREY — Two Manchester men were arraigned at the 8th Circuit Court in Jaffrey on Monday on multiple charges related to a string of burglaries in Greenfield and Peterborough.

“This has cleared up a lot of area burglaries,” said Greenfield Police Chief Brian Giammarino in an interview with the Ledger-Transcript on Monday. Giammarino said police believe the two suspects are responsible for several burglaries throughout the area.

Thomas Bragdon, 56, and Scott P. Lefebvre, 48, both of Manchester, were arrested on Friday by Greenfield police and each charged with one count of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, possession of burglary tools and prowling, according to a Greenfield Police Department press release.

Story in Tuesday's Ledger-Transcript.

Energy upgrades could yield savings

BENNINGTON — Small investments into energy efficiency for four town buildings could save the town thousands of dollars a year, according to a study commissioned by the Energy Commission done by Peregrine Energy Group.

New beginnings

The former artistic director of Opera Boston, which ceased operations abruptly in December due to severe financial issues, has a new job — one that will get him out of the city during the summer months.

ConVal board takes show on the road

ANTRIM — Easels holding three sets of drawings illustrating possible renovation options of the gymnasium wing at ConVal High School dominated the back of the Great Brook School cafeteria Tuesday night. They were there to provide information to voters attending a School Board presentation on the proposed $4 million bond for renovations and the proposed 2012-2013 operating budget.