NORTH HAVERHILL–—On Sept. 13, the New Hampshire State Primary Election will be held.
While there are several statewide and federal contests for both Democrats and Republicans, one local primary features two North Haverhill men—Glenn Libby and Matthew Bjelobrk—seeking the Republican nomination for the District 2 seat on the Grafton County Commission.
Incumbent Linda Lauer, D-Bath, is not seeking re-election to the three-member commission. The winner of the Republican primary will face Marcia McLeod, D-Franconia, in November.

BRADFORD—Bradford will have an opportunity on Sept. 13 to decide whether retail cannabis sales will be permitted in town. That is the only question for voters to decide that day by Australian ballot: “Shall the town authorize cannabis retailers in town?”
According to the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, relatively few municipalities in the state have settled the question for now although legal retail cannabis sales can begin on Oct. 1.

Local students are seeing new faces as they head back to school for the 2022-2023 school year. At least seven schools have new principals in place this year.
In Haverhill, new Woodsville High School Principal Hayden Coon, a Wells River resident, was more than ready to welcome students back on Monday. Coon comes to WHS after spending the last four years as the Barre City Elementary School principal.

FAIRLEE—With a new building ban along Lake Morey set to expire next month, the Fairlee Selectboard is considering an extension.
Following a public hearing on Sept. 27, 2021, the board adopted a temporary moratorium on certain construction on Lake Morey in an effort to reduce cyanobacteria blooms in the lake.

BRADFORD—Before the heat of the day beats down at noon, volunteers gather at The Hub Bradford Teen Center. It’s moving day from 9 Barton Street upstairs to 134 Main Street.
Wendy Wightman, a volunteer who read about the move on the listserv, carries boxes packed with books. She and Jared Pendak, Frank Tegethoff, Nick Phelps, Bridget Peters, David Richey and his son Dave join Emily Cummings, director of The Hub, to move chairs and tables, sofas and carpets to the new space upstairs. Gaining huge windows with natural light, they leave behind what was once Middle Earth Music Hall, aptly named for its cave-like space.