P/sunny
70°
P/sunny
Hi 72° | Lo 43°

Francestown

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 federal government would pay 100 percent of the cost for … 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, disorderly conduct, $324 fine with $200 suspended for one year, pending good behavior. Vladimir Camacho, … 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 way to being signed into law. Those who think the state minimum wage is a … 0

ConVal: Solar sprinters champions

Monday, June 10, 2013

Students from Great Brook School captured first and second place awards in the fifth and sixth grade category at the Monadnock Junior Solar Sprint competition held recently at Adams Field in Peterborough. From left, Lucy Civitella and Cruz … 0

Court Log: June 11, 2013

Monday, June 10, 2013

Dublin Police Brandon Bostwick, 25, Spofford, driving after suspension of license, $1,000 fine with $1,000 suspended for two years, pending good behavior, 360-day commitment to the House of Corrections with 353 days suspended for two years, pending good behavior, and license revoked for one year. Silvie Perez, 26, … 0

Francestown: Climate talk Thursday

Monday, June 10, 2013

Cameron Wake will be the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Francestown Land Trust on Thursday. Wake, a research associate professor at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space at the University of New Hampshire, will deliver his professional perspective and research on … 0

The race  is on

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

South Meadow School students led the way at Thursday’s annual Solar Sprint competition at Adams Playground in Peterborough, capturing first-and second-place awards in the speed category, and also winning the student’s choice award for the most creative car. … 0

Conval: ATC director says program is healthy

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Don Jalbert, director of the Region 14 Applied Technology Center at ConVal High School, says a recent Department of Education evaluation indicates the program is on the right track. Jalbert told ConVal School Board members on Monday that the state recommends that the ATC staff develop a three-year … 0

Editorial: The graduate, and one tough decision

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Graduation weekend kicks off Friday night with celebrations at Wilton-Lyndeborough and Mascenic High School. ConVal will follow with ceremonies the following afternoon. For many of those receiving their diploma, it’s perhaps one last carefree moment before life takes them in a new direction. But for at least one … 0

Francestown: Arts fest to celebrate land trust

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The first Francestown Arts Fest will be held at the old Masonic Lodge on June 22 at 4 p.m. The event is planned to celebrate the Francestown Land Trust protected lands. All arts and crafts and performance artists, and all ages, are encouraged to participate. Delivery of art … 0

State police log: June 6, 2013

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

STATE POLICE Monday, May 27 Protective custody: At 12:45 a.m. in Manchester, Sergeant Copponi of N.H. State Police Troop B took Jonathan Wallace, 25, of Antrim, into protective custody for intoxication. Saturday, June 1 Arrest: At 9:45 a.m. in Bennington, Trooper Powers of N.H. State Police Troop B … 0

Letter: For staff, a day  to remember

Monday, June 3, 2013

To the editor: The Francestown Elementary School staff would like to thank the FES-PTO for the wonderful Cinco deMayo lunch they provided. Teachers were treated to a large amount of Mexican food, a duty free recess and lunch and a piñata full of treasures, including gift cards. We … 0

Peterborough: High school educators,  manufacturers collaborate

Monday, June 3, 2013

A reception for ConVal and Jaffrey-Rindge School Board members and administrators was held May 8 at New Hampshire Ball Bearings in Peterborough. Sponsored by the SW Manufacturing Education Partnership, local manufacturers NHBB, Milllipore, Teleflex, Grahpicast and Monadnock Paper Mills, as well as students from the Region 14 Applied … 0