Voters spike voucher, back tuition hike
PIERMONT—Voters nixed an article that would have permitted students to attend any high school they can enter (provided their parents or guardians pay all tuition above the district’s cap) at the annual school district meeting on the evening of March 21. The failure of article 4 on the annual meeting warrant, however, prompted the passage […]
Rivendell budget wins approval
ORFORD—Residents from four towns in two states came together on March 21 at the Rivendell Academy gymnasium in Orford for the district’s first in-person annual meeting since 2019. The $14,748,296 operating budget was approved 134-111 in a paper ballot vote, but not before extensive discussion, and pointed criticism of the school board, on the proposal.
Expo returns after long absence
BRADFORD—After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the Expo returns to River Bend Career and Technical Center this weekend on March 31 from 3 to 8 p.m. and April 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bradford.
Haverhill voters reject Woodsville funding and Bath seeks new police officer
More New Hampshire Town Meeting coverage: NORTH HAVERHLL—Over 300 residents turned out for town meeting on Saturday afternoon spending five hours sifting through the meeting warrant. Proposed appropriations to the Woodsville Highway and Fire departments were voted down, but the $5.1 million operating budget was approved. A non-binding resolution to remove Haverhill Town Manager Brigitte […]
Photos of the Week
They are the Champions! Woodsville boys basketball won the D4 state championship Saturday afternoon, defeating Littleton 51-48. AND Thetford boys basketball won the D3 state title over Hazen 58-44 Saturday night. Congratulations to the Engineers and the Panthers!