Newbury projects mulled at ARPA forum

NEWBURY—Over 30 members of the public appeared at a Newbury Selectboard meeting on Aug. 18 to discuss the town’s American Rescue Plan Act funding. Board chair Alma Roystan and members Jeff McKelvey and Joe Parsons were on hand, and speakers were allowed five minutes each to present their ideas for ARPA spending consideration. Those wishing […]

Teen center is latest Main Street arrival

BRADFORD—Before the heat of the day beats down at noon, volunteers gather at The Hub Bradford Teen Center. It’s moving day from 9 Barton Street upstairs to 134 Main Street. Wendy Wightman, a volunteer who read about the move on the listserv, carries boxes packed with books. She and Jared Pendak, Frank Tegethoff, Nick Phelps, […]

Ahead of mine cleanup, bats, roads weigh on minds

CORINTH—As Corinth prepares for the Environmental Protection Agency’s cleanup of the Pike Hill Mine site, slated to begin in 2024, opinions among town residents range from firmly opposed to cautiously optimistic about the estimated $18 million project. Designated a Superfund site in July 2004, meaning it was deemed to be among the most hazardous polluted […]

Haverhill to consider public safety building

WOODSVILLE—The Haverhill Selectboard formally voted on Aug. 15 to support the planning of a new public safety facility to house the town’s fire and police departments in the future. The vote was unanimous. In discussion prior to the vote, board members described the measure as preliminary, intended only to endorse the planning process, and broad.

Photo of the Week

Thomas Gardner and his dog Sugar enjoy the snowfall on Saturday in Bradford. Nearly 2 feet of snow fell in the area after weeks of bare ground and near spring-like conditions.

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