Viewpoint: Melanie Kane – New Ipswich Library is a valuable resource

By MELANIE KANE

The New Ipswich Library was founded in the late 1800s under the leadership of Caroline F. Barr, along with the women of New Ipswich who took it upon themselves to raise the funds needed to build a public library.

Viewpoint: Curtis Hamilton – ConVal is stronger together

By CURTIS HAMILTON

For the past 58 years, our nine ConVal towns have partnered together to educate our children and ensure our greater Monadnock region continues to thrive for the generations that follow us.

Letter: Support Spratt for School Board

I would like to urge Greenville residents to research the Mascenic School Board members running for election on March 11.

Letter: Vote for Ginger Smith

Tuesday, March 11, is town voting day in Hancock. This year, an important position in town is a contested seat, that of Select Board. Current Select Board Chair Ginger Smith is being challenged by Charles (Chucky) Willard.

Letter: Independence for Francestown and Dublin

As the Francestown Select Board representative to the ConVal Feasibility Committee, I have spent the past year focused on the prospects of Francestown leaving ConVal to create its own independent school district.

Letter: Healthy skepticism

Misinformation is harmful, and difficult to undo. In a recent letter to the editor (“ConVal costs to be decided,” Feb. 25), a respected voice in our region, Jeanne Dietsch, opined on the proposed withdrawal of Francestown (and Dublin) from the ConVal School District.

Letter: New Ipswich article isn’t ready for prime time

I urge all New Ipswich voters to reject Article 2, the zonign ordinance amendment regarding cluster subdivisions. 

Letter: Stephanie Kokal for library trustee

To quote Benjamin Franklin, the father of our public libraries, “These libraries have improved the general conversation of the Americans, made the common tradesmen and farmers as intelligent as most gentlemen from other countries.”

Letter: Vote yes to protect lakes

Road salt is one of the most-significant factors contributing to the deteriorating health of our lakes. We ask that Rindge residents help protect the health of our lakes by voting yes on Warrant Article 27.

Letter: Vote no on Lyndeborough building code

The state building code, RSA 155-A, is by reference, automatically in force in every town in the state, no matter whether the town adopted it or not.

Letter: Vote for Howard Ray

I am writing this letter in support of Howard Ray not only as a casual observer, but also as someone experienced in town government.

Letter: Dublin’s math is questionable

The ConVal School District was built for 3,000-plus students and has less than 2,000, with predictions for even fewer.

Letter: Urgent plea to ConVal voters

Your vote March 11 is crucial to the future of our kids and our public schools. We need to rally around our public schools and teachers who have been disrespected and shortchanged for at least 20 years.

Letter: Yes on CTE, no on budget with cuts

I hope Jaffrey and Rindge Cooperative School District voters will join me Tuesday March 11, in supporting the School Board’s position on two high-stakes questions affecting the future of the educational program.

Viewpoint: Jay Schechter – Let Dublin and Francestown run their own schools

By JAY SCHECHTER

The challenges facing the Contoocook Valley School District are shared by all of the towns which are members of this consolidated school district.

Viewpoint: Janine Lesser – Dublin and Francestown staying is the best option

By JANINE LESSER

In my opinion, the withdrawal of Dublin and Francestown would be a bad idea for all nine towns of the ConVal School District.

Viewpoint: Dan Harper – Spending cap would be disastrous for ConVal

By DAN HARPER

We, the ConVal School Board, are compelled to state in unequivocal terms that the effects of the petition warrant article proposing a budget cap on our district will be absolutely devastating to our community and most of all to our children. The School Board unanimously opposes this petition.

Letter: ConVal is failing

The ConVal School Board came to Sharon and suggested to turn down the petition to cap student funding at $29,000 per year per student. Sharon residents asked why it cost over $29,000 to go to ConVal while New Ipswich and Jaffrey residents pay roughly $15,000 a year per student and those schools are closer in proximity to Sharon. 

Letter: Please say yes to Article 26 in Rindge

I hope Rindge will vote yes on Article 26, community power aggregation, on March 11.

Letter: Make voices heard March 11

I am honored to seek reelection to the Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District Board. I have pursued cost-effective improvements that enhance student outcomes while ensuring fiscal responsibility. I have worked to engage with the community, listen to concerns and advocate for our students. In 2024, I was elected chair, and our board's efforts were recognized with the 2024 NH School Board of Excellence Award.