Budget, precinct funds approved in Haverhill
NORTH HAVERHILL—Haverhill voters approved appropriations for Woodsville precinct through petitioned warrant articles during the deliberative session of town meeting on Saturday. Nearly 200 voters gathered at the Haverhill Cooperative Middle School gymnasium at 9 a.m. ahead of a snowstorm that intensified throughout the morning. More than $5.1 million in municipal spending was approved for 2022 […]
Ambulance service survives in Warren
WARREN—Voters at town meeting on March 8 endorsed increased funding for the local ambulance service despite a 139% increase in its budget. An early motion by Warren Treasurer Sheila Foote to cut funding for the 24/7 Warren-Wentworth ambulance service was eventually withdrawn after discussion over the reasons behind the request. Meanwhile a potentially controversial noise […]
Schools ease mask rules
BRADFORD—Some area students and school staff breathed sighs of relief on March 7 when several schools began implementing a mask-optional policies took effect. Other schools are due to transition on March 14, per a recommendation from Vermont state officials.
Ambulance, town manager questions on warrant
PIERMONT—Piermonters will be asked whether they want to discontinue their membership with Upper Valley Ambulance and instead join Woodsville Ambulance on town meeting day. “We’ve had people ask,” said selectboard chair Wayne Godfrey in an interview. “I think it should be discussed.”
Photo of the Week
Windy Ridge apple picking is a family tradition for tourists and locals. The Emery family visiting from Maine were at the orchard for their annual trip Saturday.
