Woodsville Precinct files suit against state agency
WOODSVILLE—Woodsville Precinct will take its case for more than $600,000 appropriated at Haverhill Town Meeting in March to court. The precinct has filed suit against the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration after the state agency invalidated two petitioned warrant articles.
Election previews: Orange-Caledonia District, Orange 2 House, Caledonia House 1
Voters may be familiar with the two candidates squaring off to represent the Orange-Caledonia District at the Statehouse. The race for the Orange 2 House seat features two fresh faces for the Statehouse. Bobby Farlice-Rubio is the only registered candidate in Caledonia 1.
Building fire was inadvertent
WOODSVILLE—The fire that destroyed a vacant commercial building on Dartmouth College Highway in Woodsville last month was inadvertently caused by juveniles, according to state investigators. Firefighters responded to the blaze near the Forest Street intersection during the early morning hours of Sept. 28. The fire completely destroyed the 10,000 square foot building, which once housed […]
Town buys fire station
NEWBURY—After years of leasing the Newbury Village Fire Station, the Town of Newbury is obtaining ownership from the village trustees for the grand total of $1. According to Newbury Selectboard Chair Alma Roystan, “Ownership has been discussed for a number of years on how to best serve the town and contain costs.” Taking ownership of […]
Photo of the Week
Thetford Academy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov.19 to celebrate the installation of a new wheelchair lift installed this summer. Pictured (from left to right) are Pril Hall, trustee of Thetford’s Farm Trust; Jane Francisco, representing the Frances Barrows Fund; Beckie Gray, class of 1959; John Brown, director of buildings and grounds; Barbara Smith, class of 1958; Carrie Brennan, Head of School; Patty McIlvaine, Director of Advancement; and Caleb Crossett, class of 2025.
