Entries by

I-91 closure starts this week

FAIRLEE—Here we go again. On Wednesday, April 24, both southbound lanes of I-91 between exits 16 in Bradford and 15 in Fairlee will be closed. Unlike the 14-day closure that followed the Feb. 24 rockfall onto I-91 in Fairlee, this closure will last months, sending southbound interstate traffic onto Route 5 through Bradford and Fairlee. […]

Bradford sets sidewalk revote

BRADFORD—Bradford has set a special town meeting for Saturday, May 18 to discuss and vote on whether to move forward with a scoping study of a possible walking path on Creamery Road.

Warren Village School recognized with award

WARREN—On April 16, students at Warren Village School gathered in the gym for what they believed was a student assembly, not knowing that a surprise was in store.  WVS Principal Michael Galli had managed to keep the secret; only the school board and the SAU #23 Superintendent had been told what would be happening that […]

BMU budget approved

WELLS RIVER—The Blue Mountain Union budget was approved 182-163 on April 15 during Australian ballot voting in Groton, Ryegate, and Wells River.

Bradford sets special meeting

BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard voted last week to tentatively set a special town meeting for Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. to review the Creamery Road sidewalk study proposal. Board members said they want to hold an informational discussion prior to a formal vote.

Alum treatment set for next month

FAIRLEE—For the second time in nearly 40 years, a local lake will be treated with aluminum sulfate, or alum, in an effort to improve water quality. In 1986, alum was applied to Lake Morey capping phosphorus sediments at the bottom of the lake. It was a treatment that worked for more than three decades. But […]

Former town manager to remain

WOODSVILLE—As Haverhill says goodbye, at least temporarily, to the town manager position, the incumbent will remain in the town offices. Haverhill officials announced last week that Brigitte Codling will stay on as town administrator.

SAU #23 taps new leader

NORTH HAVERHILL—School Administrative Unit #23 will have a new superintendent come July 1. The central office has announced the appointment of Dolores Fox.