After neglect, village building cited in health order

EAST CORINTH—Fans from all over the world have visited the small village of East Corinth where the cult movie “Beetlejuice” was filmed.
One attraction for visitors has been the former general store, portrayed as a hardware store in the movie. The building, though often occupied, has fallen into disrepair after an unfinished attempt at restoration by its owner, who now lives in Florida.

Piermont eyes school tax hike

PIERMONT—Piermonters could be looking at a 22% increase in education-related property taxes next year.
At a public hearing on Feb. 14, school board members reviewed a draft budget and meeting warrant for the annual district meeting on March 21.

After life on the road, band settles down

HAVERHILL—In 2020, Mallory Graham bought a gift — a commissioned “map of home” — for her partner in music and life, Scott Tyler. But the map didn’t depict a single place. It included Nashville, parts of Michigan, Maine, and South Dakota, and Bradford. For the duo behind the folk-Americana band, The Rough & Tumble, each of those locations had special meaning while they toured the country performing.

In Times Past: The young and the restless

The history of American youth service organizations spans more than 200 years. This column describes that history in New Hampshire and Vermont. These organizations, led by adults, were aimed at young people. Often the main targets were young people who might be at risk — whether to waywardness or exploitation — when outside the home or school. Most organizations of this ilk were started by concerned parents, educators, or pastors.

Newbury Town Meeting Preview: Detention center to take center stage

NEWBURY—“Until the gavel drops, we’ll keep making our point,” said selectboard member Joe Parsons.
The point is what many in Newbury hope registered voters make through Article 8 on town meeting warning. They want to send a unified message to state leaders concerning the proposed juvenile detention center on Stevens Place.
There will be no in-person town meeting in Newbury this year. Voters will be asked to cast Australian ballots by mail or in person at the Newbury Elementary School gymnasium on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mine cleanup funds allocated

CORINTH—The EPA announced on Feb. 10 that some $1 billion has been allocated to clean up 22 Superfund sites across the country, including Pike Hill Mine in Corinth.
This is the second wave of funding targeting Superfund sites to emerge from the 2021 federal Infrastructure Bill. The first wave, announced in December 2021, shortly after the bill’s passage, included funding for the cleanup of Ely Mine in Vershire.

Burst pipe damages Bradford’s general store

BRADFORD—Bliss Village Store’s owner hopes to fully reopen soon after a burst frozen water pipe on the morning of Feb. 6 caused extensive water damage.
At 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, Bliss Village Store staff arriving for work were greeted by puddles and puddles of water and broken ceiling tiles throughout the store.

Bradford Town Meeting Preview

BRADFORD—Bradford will conduct its annual meeting business from the floor for the first time since 2020 as it will resume an in-person Town Meeting on Saturday, March 4 at 9 a.m. in the Bradford Academy auditorium.
This is the first time Bradford will meet on a Saturday since authorizing that change in 2020. It could, however, be the last time. Voters will be asked to weigh in on three separate articles proposing a move to change floor votes to Australian ballot votes in the future.

One small act, one big inspiration

BRADFORD—With 17 seconds left on the clock, Oxbow High School’s junior varsity basketball team was down by 35 points, and it was clear Danville High School was about to take the win. Noah Hatch had just been subbed in. The Oxbow freshman has cerebral palsy and only started team basketball this school year. Suddenly, all eyes in the gymnasium were on him. In the corner near his home basket, a teammate passed him the ball. Hatch took his shot and missed. Kohl Guinard, a Danville freshman guard, got the rebound. Instead of taking the ball down the court as expected, he passed it back to Hatch.

Haverhill School warrant set for upcoming vote

NORTH HAVERHILL—With an eye on a future bond vote to pay for renovations at Woodsville Elementary School, Haverhill School Board members finalized a budget and annual meeting warrant during a public hearing on Monday night. The annual school district meeting will be held on Saturday, March 18 at the Haverhill Cooperative Middle School at 9 a.m.