New law sheds light on nonpublic minutes
WOODSVILLE—During its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 14, the Haverhill Selectboard reviewed nonpublic session meeting minutes from 2022 and 2023 to determine whether they should remain sealed or whether they can be disclosed to the public.
Murder trial faces delay
NORTH HAVERHILL—The trial of a Lyme man accused of murdering his cousin in Orford in 2021 has been delayed after his attorneys claim a psychiatric evaluation found him not competent.
Vershire man sentenced on weapons charge
BOSTON—A Vershire man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to weapons possession. Dominick Bailey, 57, and a co-defendant attempted to trade guns for drugs in November 2019 when police in Massachusetts arrested them in a sting.
Bradford committee to lead homelessness response
BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard voted last week to ask a committee formed in the early days of the pandemic to lead efforts to find accommodations for the influx of homeless. Bradford Resilience is chaired by state Rep. Monique Priestley, who said the group is ready to work with partners such as Little Rivers Health Care and […]
Photo of the Week
Bradford Town Meeting was held Saturday in the Bradford Academy Auditorium with a large crowd in attendance. On a ballot vote, Beth Friend casts her ballot.
