Bennington

The Fancestown Planning Board concluded its second public hearing regarding Crotched Mountain's nighttime lights Tuesday night, finding the mountain staff in non-compliance with the town's notice of decision.

(Staff photo by Brandon Lawrence)

Francestown: Board says ski area violated deal on lights

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — After Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride officials failed to attend Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting for a second compliance hearing regarding lighting fixtures at the ski area, board members voted unanimously to find the company in non-compliance with a April 2012 decision requiring them to add shields to lights associated with a high-speed chairlift. The Planning Board will … 0

Bennington: Trucker died on familiar route

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

A Canadian truck driver who died on June 12 after his tractor-trailer unit rolled over on Route 202 in Bennington was a regular visitor to New England Forest Products in Greenfield, where he had picked up a load of lumber shortly before the accident. “He was down here about once a week,” said Debby Buxton, co-owner of the Greenfield business, about Julien Gonthier, … 0

Column: Bonding, and the building  of a new women’s prison

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

June 6 ’s State Senate session was the longest one of 2013 and it was filled with long debates over Medicaid expansion, the proposed state appropriations budget for the next two years and issues of procedure. There were many roll calls votes with most being along party lines. It was a long and … 0

Bennington: Reading challenge starts July 1

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Registration for the summer reading program, ‘“Dig into Reading,” at the G.E.P. Dodge Library has begun and will remain open through the program start date of July 1. The program will run through Aug. 3 and patrons of … 0

Court Log: June 18, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Greenfield Police Andrew Koutroubas, 18, Milford, unlawful possession of alcohol, $372. Reed Miller, 30, Francestown, transportation of alcohol, dismissed at the state’s request; DWI, $620 fine and license revoked for 18 months. Jaffrey Police Cale Allen, 29, Jaffrey, driving after suspension of license, $310. Nathan Bender, 64, Jaffrey, … 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 passed the hurdles of both the House and Senate and are on their … 0

New Ipswich: The next generation

Monday, June 17, 2013

Instructor Coordinator Peter Kelleher of New Ipswich Fire Department, left, stands with five students who graduated from Mascenic’s Firefighter I program this year: Krystal Clark of Temple, Elizabeth Chase of Francestown, Liam McNally of Peterborough, Katelynn Kelleher of … 0

ConVal: SMS principal retiring

Monday, June 17, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — Last Thursday, South Meadow School Principal Dick Dunning was looking forward to marching out of the gym at the of the school’s farewell ceremony for eighth graders alongside his granddaughter, Danica Morris. “After 40 years and … 0

Antrim: Flags retired with honor

Monday, June 17, 2013

Peterborough and Antrim both held formal ceremonies last week to retire worn and faded American flags. In Antrim, with the Memorial Park and Mill Pond as a backdrop, Boy Scout Troop 2 and members of the Myers-Prescott-Olson Post … 0

Letter: ConVal and its 2013 scholars

Monday, June 17, 2013

To the editor: There was something special about Awards Night at ConVal Regional High School last week. Scholarship recognition of achievement and the potential of our graduating seniors plus appreciation of the teachers and staff under whose nurturing guidance they have flourished was bound to be cause for … 0

ConVal: Four years of  memories, and one defining moment

Monday, June 17, 2013

It is hard to believe that on June 8, the ConVal High School Class of 2013 graduated amongst a full crowd of family, friends, teachers and administrators. It seems like just yesterday that we entered the doors of … 0

ConVal: Headed to India  with fond memories

Monday, June 17, 2013

Congratulations ConVal Class of 2013, I applaud you all on your achievements and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We’ve come so far and have so far yet to go. I’m sure we all have … 0

Viewpoint: For the health of N.H., expand Medicaid

Monday, June 17, 2013

The legislative session in the N.H. State House has come down to crunch time: The House and the Senate have each passed their respective budgets and are now meeting in a committee of conference to work out the conflicts. New House revenue proposals, such as an increase in … 0