Protester, patriot honored in ceremony
HAVERHILL—For the sake of history, a crowd of about 35 people gathered at Horse Meadow Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Next year is the Boston Tea Party’s 250th anniversary. To honor the participants in that historical protest of Dec. 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is installing commemorative markers at the graves of […]
Park projects get go-ahead
BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard gave its approval to a pair of projects at Elizabeth’s Park that were briefly stalled due to potential legal issues. Efforts have been underway for several months to develop a horseshoe pit and a dog park at Elizabeth’s Park. In June, however, questions were raised whether those projects complied with a stipulation […]
Elections violation prompts call for resignation
HAVERHILL—A longtime supervisor of the checklist has been censured by state officials for electioneering on town meeting day in 2021. Regis Roy is the second public official who has been cited for violating state election laws during that town meeting. Woodsville Village Manager Kevin Shelton had previously been cited for electioneering after sending a promotional […]
AD goes back to part-time post
ORFORD—Rivendell is looking for a part-time athletic director for the upcoming school year. At the June 8 board meeting, Rivendell Superintendent Barrett Williams presented two proposals for the vacant post and asked for direction before making a hire. Former athletic director Ross Convertino resigned in May. Over his five years in the district, the AD […]
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.
