State permits biomass plant to take Finch pulpwood

RYEGATE–Regulators in Vermont have issued a waiver to permit biomass plants Ryegate Power and the McNeil Generating Station in Burlington to purchase low-grade wood that had been destined for a Glens Falls, New York Mill, Finch Paper, before it suddenly discontinued its pulpwood operation in July.

Newbury adopts new forest ordinance

NEWBURY–The Town of Newbury, upon the recommendation of the Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee, adopted an ordinance for managing the use of the Town Forest.

Resources to support perinatal mental health

The recent triple murder trial involving former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts has placed a national spotlight on postpartum psychosis and the entire spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders many mothers experience.

Summer concert series to pause

FAIRLEE–After a five-year run, the wildly popular free concert series on the Lake Morey Resort golf course will pause, at least for next year.

Bid deadline set for new town offices

PIERMONT–On a foggy, froggy, double-rainbow evening, the Piermont Selectboard Sept. 3 meeting was relaxed and welcoming, and addressed the concerns of both members of the public who were present.

State invalidates town meeting vote

HAVERHILL–New Hampshire state officials have ruled a warrant article approved at town meeting in March was not legal.

Town mulls suit to stop building collapse

EAST CORINTH–Town officials could move forward with legal action against the owner of a village building that was once a thriving general store and memorably featured in the Beetlejuice movies.

Selectboard discusses local options tax

FAIRLEE–On Aug. 20 during their regularly scheduled meeting, the Fairlee Selectboard discussed a local options tax. The idea was raised by Fairlee Zoning Administrator Chris Brimmer in his regular report to the board.

SAU 23 juggles potential tax cap

NORTH HAVERHILL–In November, New Hampshire voters will be asked whether they want to adopt a two-year cap on local school property taxes under a measure enacted by House Bill 1300.

If a closed post office closes, will anyone notice?

THETFORD CENTER–Like pulling the plug on a terminal patient, the U.S. Postal Service has sent a formal announcement to local residents that it is giving up on maintaining a physical post office in Thetford Center.