ORFORD—Many community members in Orford and Fairlee are disappointed that the traditional Fourth of July parade and some other associated traditions have been cancelled this year.The extended I-91 closure has diverted southbound interstate traffic onto Route 5, past Bridge Street and through Fairlee village. As a results, organizers suspended the Independence Day parade and related festivities on the town common until next year. But the fireworks are still on.
BRADFORD—In a special town meeting held on June 22, voters defeated a proposal to conduct a feasibility study of a path or sidewalk to connect Mill Street to the park and ride on Route 25.
NORTH HAVERHILL—Profile Meats, at the site of the former Hatchland ice cream shop on Route 10 in North Haverhill, opened its doors on June 1. A variety of beef, pork, chicken, sausage, lamb, buffalo, turkey, and other meats are available. They also sell pre-packaged items such as pepperoni and Lunchables, potato and macaroni salads, and sliced cheese.
NORTH HAVERHILL—The Grafton County legislative delegation approved a $56.2 million budget in a party-line vote at a hearing on Monday morning. In a 15-5 vote, delegation members approved a budget plan which will increase spending by 4.56% over the current year and increase the total amount to be raised in property taxes by 3.07%.
Wednesday will be JO Day on the newsstands and for online subscribers! But there will be a delay for the mailed subscribers because of the federal Juneteenth holiday, June 19. This is the first time the Bradford post office is honoring Juneteenth and we just learned of the post office closure for the day this past Monday. Subscribers will get their JOs a day later. Thank you for understanding!
BURLINGTON—A St. Johnsbury man, who was convicted for kidnapping a 23-year-old mother and her son in 2019 and stealing two cars and taking them across state lines, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Monday.
BRADFORD—Bradford will hold a special town meeting on Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m. to review the proposed study of a sidewalk along Creamery Road to improve pedestrian access to the Bradford Park and Ride and the Tri-Valley Transit bus depot.
EAST TOPSHAM—Topsham voters overwhelmingly approved a $750,000 bond to build a new town highway garage in Australian ballot voting on June 11.
NEWBURY—The Newbury Selectboard voted 3-0 on June 12 to move forward with plans to build a new fire station at the existing location on Chapel Street in Newbury Village.
FAIRLEE—As many parents know, even the best-laid plans go awry. And so, last week, one local couple had to improvise when the birth of their second child arrived while they were en route to the hospital.
GROTON—Groton residents will vote on June 18 whether they want to permit retail cannabis sales in town.
The polls will be open at the Community Building from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. for an Australian ballot vote.