Jaffrey

"Green Bucket," an acrylic painting by Wilfred Lambert of Jaffrey, a Junior at Conant High School. (Staff photo by Ashley Saari)

JAFFREY CIVIC CENTER: Students prepare for annual exhibit

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Monadnock region is home to dozens of great artists who show in galleries around the region. And the Jaffrey Civic Center sets aside a month each year to give the region’s young up-and-coming artists a chance to shine with an upcoming show titled “Young People’s Exhibit.” Through May 25 the Civic Center will be exhibiting artwork by Conant High … 0

Jaffrey: Firm to give options for town office

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

JAFFREY — The town has contracted with CMK Architects of Manchester for a preliminary site design study of a new town office building on or adjacent to the existing Goodnow Street property. Town Manager Dave Caron said Tuesday that the agreement requires the firm to help the town develop and evaluate three different options for a new town office. Possible options could include … 0

Jaffrey-Rindge Schools: Board nixes request  to fund senior trip

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

JAFFREY — The School Board spoke disapprovingly of a request Monday to transfer approximately $3,500 within the district’s operating budget for the purpose of funding a portion of Conant High School’s senior class trip to Six Flags. After being denied School Board approval, Superintendent Jim O’Neill said by phone Tuesday he left Monday’s meeting wondering how the more than 60 students interested in … 0

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Construction of the new Dollar General, a national retailer and general merchandise store, is slated for completion on June 25. Torphy Construction and Development LLC of Peterborough began work at Dollar General on Peterborough Street in Jaffrey in early March. Jaffrey’s Interim Building Inspector Rob Deschenes said Thursday that construction is on schedule. A plan to construct a 9,100-square-foot retail store between Pelletier’s Sports and McDonald’s received near unanimous approval from the Jaffrey Planning Board in November 2012. (Staff photo by Alyssa Dandrea)

Dollar General on track

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Dollar General on track Construction of the new Dollar General, a national retailer and general merchandise store, is slated for completion on June 25. Torphy Construction and Development LLC of Peterborough began work at Dollar General on Peterborough … 0

Jaffrey Police Log: May 16, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

jaffrey Friday, May 10 Arrest: At 11:50 p.m., police made a motor vehicle stop on River Street. The driver, Vladimir Camacho, 23, of Jamaica Plain, Mass., was arrested and charged for operating after suspension. He was released on $1,000 personal recognizance with a June 6 court date at … 0

Jackie Stetser, a board member of Rabbit Ear Films, left, and Donna Kluk, right, at the summit of Mount Monadnock on January 1, 2013.

Jaffrey: The mountain that shaped our region

Monday, May 13, 2013

One of the most climbed mountains in the world has inspired both centuries old and contemporary forms of creative expression, including poetry, literature, paintings and photographs. And to many who call this rural region their home, Mount Monadnock … 0

Emergency personnel responded to a two-car crash on Route 202 between Market Basket and Walmart in Rindge in March 2012. Jose Freitas Jr., 18, of Winchendon, Mass., a part-time employee at Market Basket, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Archive photo

Rindge: Charges dismissed in crash that killed teen

Monday, May 13, 2013

JAFFREY — A local court has dismissed vehicular assault charges against a New Ipswich woman more than a year after she was involved in a fatal car crash that killed a Massachusetts teenager on Route 202. 8th Circuit … 0

Local Cub Scouts gather for their annual Chuck Wagon, where they learn a bevy of new skills during a themed gathering. This year's theme: Harry Potter. (Staff photo by Ashley Saari)

PETERBOROUGH: Testing their skills

Monday, May 13, 2013

A little rain Saturday afternoon was no deterrent for local Cub Scout troops, as they met at MacDowell Dam in Peterborough for their annual Chuck Wagon Derby. Sixty-five boys, aged six to ten, gathered together to learn new … 0

Jaffrey Police Log: May 14, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

jaffrey Thursday, May 2 Must appear: At 5:12 p.m., police made a motor vehicle stop for speed on Turnpike Road. Lisa Papastefanou, 26, of Weare was issued a must appear summons for operating without a valid license. She is scheduled to appear at the 8th Circuit Court in … 0

Court Log: May 14, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Dublin Police Justin Rounds, 18, Troy, possession of a controlled drug believed to be marijuana, $2,120 fine with $1,500 suspended for two years, pending good behavior, and 360-day commitment to the House of Corrections deferred for 346 days, pending good behavior; contempt and two counts of possession of … 0

Editorial: Stories of caring show us the way

Monday, May 13, 2013

In the last week or so, numerous stories of local people helping others speaks to the connection between our communities. It started with a three-alarm fire at New England Forest Products in Greenfield on the night of May 1, which brought out dozens of firefighters from surrounding towns. … 0

Jaffrey: Interact Club plans festival June 1

Monday, May 13, 2013

The Conant High School Interact Club is planning a spring festival for the communities of Rindge and Jaffrey. The club is in need of supplies such as food and water, toys, and paper products to run the festival. Monetary donations also would be appreciated. The Interact Club is … 0

Jaffrey: Friendly meal for seniors set for May 16

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Friendly Meals for seniors will be held on Thursday, May 16, at the VFW Post. The meal will be served at noon. The menu will be cranberry sauce, turkey and vegetable stew, chef’s cut vegetable, and chocolate snack cake for dessert. A Nurse Is In clinic, with … 0

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