Francestown: Grant would cover all costs of bridge repair

Monday, June 17, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — The Select Board voted unanimously on May 31 to authorize Town Administrator Michael Branley to draft and sign a U.S. Department of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant application. The grant, if acquired, would be used to repair a bridge on the 2nd N.H. Turnpike in the summer of 2014. If the town receives the TIGER grant, the … 0

Peterborough: PSNH cutting approved

Monday, June 17, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — Public Service of New Hampshire plans to trim or remove a number of trees on two of the town’s scenic roads in order … 0

Business: Legislators focus on jobs

Monday, June 17, 2013

Multiple bills proposed this legislative season have the potential to affect local businesses and employees . While some initiatives were quashed in committee, others have … 0

Peterborough: Police training three new officers

Monday, June 17, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — Three recent hires have brought the Peterborough Police Department nearly up to full strength, but Police Chief Scott Guinard said the department is looking for one more person to hire. “We have one part-time vacancy still open,” Guinard said recently. “With three recent hires still in … 0

Greenville: Court grants special meeting

Monday, June 17, 2013

GREENVILLE — The Hillsborough County Superior Court has agreed that the town is in need of an emergency Town Meeting to raise the funds to complete repairs on High Street, which has been closed since 2010 due to a landslide. To complete the repairs and reopen the road, … 0

New Ipswich: Store raises concerns

Monday, June 17, 2013

NEW IPSWICH — During a public hearing Thursday, representatives from Dollar General completed its presentation requesting a variance for a proposed store on Turnpike Road, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment officially began deliberating the issue, but continued … 0

Lyndeborough: BOS opts for a part-time chief

Monday, June 17, 2013

LYNDEBOROUGH — The process for hiring a police chief will be moving ahead, after the Select Board on Wednesday agreed that the position should be a part-time job. Lyndeborough’s Police Department is currently managed by Lt. Rance Deware, who is serving as an officer in charge rather than … 0

Francestown: Temporary, one-lane bridge open for through traffic

Monday, June 17, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — About six months after an initial bridge closure — and three months since voters agreed to a $70,000 increase in the town’s operating budget for the construction of a temporary bridge at Town Meeting — Francestown … 0

Hancock police log: June 18, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Hancock Thursday, June 6 Assist: At 3:53 p.m., Officer Melissa Hetrick assisted a resident who was locked out of a vehicle on Quinn Road. Assist: At 9:03 p.m., Hetrick assisted Greenfield police. A person who had walked away from Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center was located and returned to … 0

Lyndeborough Police Log: June 18, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Lyndeborough Tuesday, June 11 Arrest: Police arrested David Rokes, 58, of Wilton and charged him with violation of a protective order. Rokes was arraigned in 9th Circuit Court, Milford, later in the day and released on $1,000 personal recognizance, with a June 24 court date. Wednesday, June 12 … 0

Francestown: Flowering forest

Monday, June 17, 2013

A lady slipper orchid was spotted in the Francestown Town Forest recently. … 0

Dublin: Resident decries boat launch sign

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

DUBLIN — A resident and swimming advocate says a sign that prohibits swimming at the boat launch on Dublin Lake is in violation of his right, and the rights of others, to swim in public waters. “The words … 0

Antrim: Town mulling  100-acre easement

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

ANTRIM — The town must decide whether or not to accept a 100-acre conservation easement offered by Antrim Wind Energy. The easement is among several efforts on the part of the company to mitigate view impacts of a … 0