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By ASHLEY SAARI

The owners of Old Homestead Farm in New Ipswich have been granted a variance to build an event pavilion on their 160-acre farm to host parties, dances, weddings and community events.Chelsea and Ben Hatcher, owners of Old Homestead Farm on Greenville...

By BILL FONDA

Police Chief Michael Abel said he fantasizes about having a department with officers who have 10 years of experience, and he has been working to rebuild the department since first becoming interim chief and then permanent chief in 2021 by hiring...

The following local students were named to the Plymouth State University president's list for the spring 2023 semester: Jamison Coty of Hancock, Andrew Edmunds of Antrim, Ryan Goodrich of New Ipswich, Dan McHugh of New Ipswich, RachylParslow of...

By AIDAN BEAROR

A busy travel season and a series of natural disasters left the Red Cross with a blood shortage in September. With the holidays and even more travel on the horizon, the organization is looking to combat another potential lack of donations. According...

By ASHLEY SAARI

After multiple board members recused themselves, the New Ipswich Zoning Board of Adjustment postponed hearing an appeal of an administrative decision related to the ongoing battle between the Silver Scone tea party business and abutters.On Thursday,...

Southern New Hampshire University named the following students to the summer 2023 president's list: Austin Brancheau of Rindge, Lily Hannula of Jaffrey, Stephanie Babb of Greenfield, Rebecca Redwine of Greenville, Sarah Giannini of Temple, Krystal...

Shannon Agonis of New Ipswich and Emma Place of Francestown graduated from Roger Williams University in May as part of the Class of 2023.Agonis graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology, while Place graduated with a bacehlor’s degree in marine...

COLLEGE Newell graduates from Elms CollegeAshley Newell of New Ipswich graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in education studies from Elms College during the May commencement ceremony.Newell was among 440 students who received their degrees.

By ASHLEY SAARI

The New Ipswich Select Board voted to use about $250,000 of fund balance to reduce the anticipated 2023 tax rate by 50 cents, but the tax overall tax rate this year is still anticipated to increase by more than $2.In a special meeting on Friday, the...

By ASHLEY SAARI

Highbridge Hill Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Chris Saunders has stepped into the role of interim principal.Saunders took over earlier this month from Marion Saari, the former Highbridge principal who stepped into the interim role at the...

The Souhegan Lions – serving Greenville, Mason, New Ipswich and Temple -- are holding a winter clothing drive through Nov. 10. The Lions are collecting new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, blankets, boots, socks and snow pants for...

By ASHLEY SAARI

New Ipswich residents no longer have to apply for a municipal permit for fireworks displays, after a unanimous vote by the Select Board to rescind the practice in September.This is a reversal of a previous decision by the board, which previously...

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Saturday, New Ipswich residents gathered at Memorial Field for Autumn Fest, with a host of vendors, raffles, and children’s games.The festival included live musical performance, food and craft vendors, “Cow Pie Bingo,” a 3-on-3 basketball...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to remove a quote attributed to Dwayne White, who was recused from the discussion.After nearly two hours of deliberation Thursday night, the New Ipswich Zoning Board granted Silver Scone Teas owner Jane...

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division has welcomed K-9 Aspen and Conservation Officer Tom Houghton.Aspen was donated by Melissa Saari at ColdSprings Labradors in New Ipswich. This team will begin training for future certifications...

100+ Women Who Care Monadnock, a local giving circle, will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday, Oct. 19, at ConVal High School.Registration opens at 6 p.m., and the meeting begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Visitors and those considering membership are...

By ASHLEY SAARI

Neighbors opposed to the Silver Scone tea party business on River Road have alleged that Zoning Board of Adjustment members showed bias during the public hearing on the case last month, and should recuse themselves from deliberating on approving a...

Ashley Newell of New Ipswich was named to the College of Our Lady of the Elms spring 2023 dean's list.To qualify, a full-time student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without incompletes.

By ASHLEY SAARI

The New Ipswich and Greenville firehouses are pulling together for one of their own, Fire Capt. Jim Feldhusen, after his diagnosis of esophageal cancer, which is likely linked to his nearly 40 years as a volunteer firefighter.Feldhusen has been a...

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Thursday, Jane Elwell, owner of Silver Scone Teas, was back before the New Ipswich Zoning Board to restart the variance hearing seeking approval to run a tea party business in Village District I, as were a group of neighbors who have been opposing...