Petition seeks vote on rental ordinance
FAIRLEE—Nearly 200 people have signed a petition submitted by David Adams that called a special meeting to repeal the short-term rental ordinance approved by the selectboard in November.
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Elizabeth’s Park vandalism could be costly
BRADFORD—Repairs at Elizabeth’s Park could run into the tens of thousands of dollars after a hammer-wielding vandal went on a three-minute spree of mayhem just before Christmas. The incident happened shortly after midnight on Dec. 22. Video surveillance captured a small truck entering Elizabeth’s Park off Fairground Road in Bradford.
Next steps unclear in Newbury after court decision
NEWBURY—The Vermont Supreme Court’s 4 to 1 decision on Dec. 21 upheld the state’s plan for a secure treatment facility for youth on Stevens Place off Fish Pond Road in Newbury. The fate of the project, proposed for a site which housed a former bed and breakfast, was in the hands of the courts for […]
Church study committee makes recommendation
ORFORD—A committee formed to study the municipal acquisition of a church has recommended that the town move forward. Selectboard members will consider warning a special article for a vote at town meeting in March.
Chamber recognizes Little Rivers, Gary Scruton
WELLS RIVER—The Cohase Chamber of Commerce has announced that Little Rivers Health Care has been named the 2023 Business of the Year and Gary Scruton of Haverhill, has been named 2023 Citizen of the Year. Awardees are honored annually for their leadership and impact on the region.
Court brushes aside Newbury appeal
NEWBURY—The Vermont Supreme Court has found that state’s plans to develop a secure treatment facility for youth on Stevens Place cannot be barred by the town. In a decision published on Dec. 21, the court affirmed a lower court ruling permitting the renovation of a former bed and breakfast into an “architecturally secure” treatment facility […]
Board to petition court to fill vacancies
ORFORD—When four members of the Orford Planning Board resigned within weeks of each other, it raised the question, “why?”
Longtime trustees start new chapter
BRADFORD—Two long-time trustees of the Bradford Public Library will step down from active membership this month. Larry Coffin and Anthony (Tony) Brainerd still plan on continuing to assist the library in various ways, as other former trustees have done. Bud Haas “retired” from the board two years ago after a lengthy stint, but still attends […]
Man sentenced in Haverhill shooting
NORTH HAVERHILL—A North Haverhill man has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct and criminal threatening after firing five rounds of a handgun during a domestic dispute at a Benton Road home in March.
School board member resigns after suit
NORTH HAVERHILL—A Haverhill School Board member has resigned after New Hampshire Public Radio reported last week that he had been accused of child abuse in lawsuits filed against the state of New Hampshire. Mike Adamkowski also resigned from his post as chair of the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board, according […]