Francestown Zoning Board rescinds Torrey Pines residency restriction

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After four hearings, the Francestown Zoning Board rescinded a restriction on the Torrey Pines condos preventing renters from becoming Francestown residents, allowing owner TAK Real Estate Holdings to rent the units on a long-term basis.

The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons — Lines are forming at Flag Leaf Bakery

Probably the biggest news in Greenfield these days as that our beloved police chief, Brian Giammarino, has retired. Giammarino nearly retired a few years back, but he stayed to help the town during staff shortages.

Universal EFA enrollment set to hit 10,000-student cap

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

New Hampshire’s expanded Education Freedom Account program will likely hit a 10,000-student cap set by lawmakers this year, according to new numbers released after a sign-up deadline.

For New Hampshire’s child advocate, budget cut means smaller team and bigger worries

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

Cassandra Sanchez, New Hampshire’s child advocate, saw her team shrink nearly by half this month.

Ayotte vetoes bathroom bill, defeating it for second time in two years

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill that would have allowed the separation of bathrooms, locker rooms, sports and correctional facilities by biological sex, calling the Republican-led effort “overly broad and impractical to enforce.”

ConVal to enforce ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal School District will implement a new “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. 

Preservation association studies clarity in Contoocook Lake

By ASHLEY SAARI

Jim LaDine peers over the side of his boat, lowering, hand-over-hand, a black-and-white disc into the water. Eventually, it disappears under the murk, and he pulls it up again, until it is just visible.

Lack of registration threatens revival of after-school program in Jaffrey

By ASHLEY SAARI

For Elizabeth Eastman of Jaffrey, an affordable child care option, run by a program she trusts, was a life-saver.

Wilton Select Board hears dispute over signs

By DAVID ALLEN

The issue of residents posting signs on their property and how neighbors should accommodate them was raised at Monday’s Select Board meeting.

Francestown does not need special Town Meeting on ConVal withdrawal measure

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Select Board has ruled that the results of Francestown’s May 3 special Town Meeting, in which residents voted in favor of two warrant articles supporting Francestown’s withdrawal from the ConVal School District and possibly from the SAU, will stand.

Ayotte vetoes ‘book ban’ bill, splitting with Republicans

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill that would have banned sexual materials, including books, from classrooms and libraries in New Hampshire’s public schools, thwarting an effort from Republicans to create stricter parental controls over the content available to children.

Lyndeborough Zoning Board of Appeals turns down variance request for accessory dwelling unit

By DAVID ALLEN

Lyndeborough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment turned down Arnold Byam’s request for a variance that would have allowed for an additional accessory dwelling unit Monday.

Hancock Town Library sets touch-a-truck event

The Hancock Town Library will host a touch-a-truck event Monday, July 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Moose Brook Park in Hancock, behind the Fire Department.

Peterborough Kiwanis Club sets yard sale

The Kiwanis Club of Peterborough will hold a yard sale Saturday, July 19, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 118 Union St., rain or shine.

Second Congregational Church in Wilton hosting church fair July 19

The Second Congregational Church, 25 Gregg St., will hold its annual church fair on Saturday, July 19, hosted by the Planning Committee.

Andy’s Summer Playhouse in Wilton kicks off season with ‘Ahoy’

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Andy’s Summer Playhouse launched its 2025 summer season with a matinee of “Ahoy,” based on the children’s book by Sophie Blackall, with an 11 a.m. performance on Saturday.

Sam Evans-Brown to talk about energy at Amos Fortune Forum in Jaffrey

The Amos Fortune Forum will host Sam Evans-Brown, executive director of Clean Energy New Hampshire, for a talk titled “The Energy Transition and Why It’s Inevitable” on Friday, July 18, at 8 p.m. at the Jaffrey Meetinghouse.

Hancock Town Library hosting nature journal program

The Hancock Town Library will host a children’s program, “Making Nature Journals with Jeannie Connolly,” on Thursday, July 17, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Dr. Annie Brewster to present ‘Stories for Health’ at Monadnock Summer Lyceum in Peterborough

The Monadnock Summer Lyceum will present “Stories for Health” with Dr. Annie Brewster on Sunday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main St.

Bennington Rhubarb Festival names winners

Winners have been announced for the contest events at the Bennington Rhubarb Festival, held annually in June.