Woodsville asks town to help in DRA appeal
HAVERHILL—The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has rejected a request by Woodsville Precinct to reconsider its decision to invalidate two articles approved by voters at town meeting in Haverhill in March. On March 16, voters narrowly approved two petitioned articles—27 and 28—that provided funding for Woodsville Precinct. The former provided $298,630 for the precinct […]
New leadership at several area schools
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 […]
Piermont barn destroyed in fire
PIERMONT—A large barn on Dartmouth College Highway in Piermont was destroyed in a fire on Sunday night. Several area fire departments responded to the scene at 321 Route 10 north of the village at approximately 10 p.m. after a neighbor spotted the blaze. Piermont Fire Chief Bruce Henry estimated the barn was 150 feet in […]
Board considers moratorium extension
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.
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.
