Haverhill memorial park to host ceremony
NORTH HAVERHILL—Six years ago, members of the Haverhill Memorial VFW Post 5245 had a vision for a memorial park, honoring all veterans past and present, at the Roland and Florence Clough VFW Field in North Haverhill. Now, with the help of volunteers and local businesses, the endeavor is nearing its final phase, and will be […]
Scammers continue to target seniors
EAST CORINTH—Scams involving social security numbers were among the most frequent scams received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program last year. An East Corinth woman, who requested her name be withheld, recently received a call from a person who claimed to be an investigator for the Social Security Administration. Under the guise of a […]
Petition turned aside as vote scheduled
BRADFORD—Despite a valid petition, selectboard members in Bradford opted against placing an article on an upcoming special town meeting warning that would require public meetings to be livestreamed. Last week, selectmen approved a warning for the June 22 special meeting, which is intended to address two items of business left outstanding after the annual town […]
Teacher, para depart from WRVS
WAITS RIVER—Two Waits River Valley School employees have resigned after being placed on leave by the Orange East Supervisory Union. Damon M. Piletz, an enrichment teacher and interventionist at the middle school level for two years, resigned on May 1. Rachel Pierson, a paraeducator for instructional support since December 2016, resigned Friday May 7.
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.
