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Heather Gonyea of Rindge makes Western New England University dean’s list
Heather Gonyea of Rindge was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Western New England University. Gonyea is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science.
Mariposa Museum launching Great Decisions program
The Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, 26 Main St., Peterborough, will launch a year-long Great Decisions program in February to explore critical foreign policy issues facing the United States.
Peterborough Town Library hosts job-search workshop
Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will host "Best Practices in Resume Writing and Job-Search Basics" on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. Snow date is Feb. 12.
Local students make Plymouth State president’s list
The following local students were named to the president’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Plymouth State University:
Maddy Cilley of Temple performs during showcase
Maddy Cilley of Temple performed in "Texas Hold 'Em" and "On Becoming a Dream" during Muhlenberg College's fall dance showcase. The event featured 12 original dances choreographed by students under the guidance of professor Robyn Watson.
Henry Main of Peterborough nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy
Henry Main of Peterborough has been nominated by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Academy in the Class of 2029.
Kolby Vautour named to Hofstra dean’s list
Kolby Vautour of New Ipswich was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Hofstra University.
Riley K. Bishop of New Ipswich earns Pax Scholarship
Riley K. Bishop of New Ipswich has been awarded a Pax Scholarship from Impax Asset Management, which supports students at the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics.
The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Plowshare Farm is a big part of the community
Walking into the kitchen at Plowshare Farm on any given morning, you will find the “kitchen crew” hard at work, making lunch from scratch.
Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce seeks nominees for awards
The Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year awards.
In Our Schools: Ann Forrest shares her vision for the ConVal School District
Reporter Jesseca Timmons recently spoke with Ann Forrest to talk about her vision for the ConVaL School District. Forrest, who has been with the district for 16 years and served as interim superintendent since the departure of Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, was hired permanently by the ConVal School Board this month.
LR3 Development of Peterborough honored for remodel on Dublin Lake
LR3 Development of Peterborough won a Cornerstone Award from the New Hampshire HomeBuilders Association for Home of the Year in the remodel category.
Peter Leishman and Jonah Wheeler take part in listening session at Peterborough Town Library
By DAVID ALLEN
State Reps. Peter Leishman and Jonah Wheeler fielded questions Tuesday night at Peterborough Town Library as part of the Peterborough Listening Series sponsored by League of Women Voters.
Speeding fines could increase on New Hampshire highways under proposed new law
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Considering speeding in New Hampshire? Think again.
Jaffrey Planning Board amendment would allow greater bonuses for open space development
By ASHLEY SAARI
One of the two amendments the Jaffrey Planning Board is putting on the warrant this year deals with the town’s open space development rules -- in particular, the potential housing density allowed on the properties.
Nonprofits, officials react to federal funding freeze
By BILL FONDA
Three to six months.
Hancock residents interested in police study
By DAVID ALLEN
Hancock residents indicated an interest to explore consolidating their police force regionally, which will place the question of studying the matter on the March warrant.
Rural zone change proposed in Peterborough
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Sharon Monahan, a wetlands scientist who is a member of the Peterborough Zoning Board, proposed introducing a zoning change that would allow development of three-acre backlots in the rural zone at Monday night’s meeting.
Full-town revaluation process starts this spring in Jaffrey
By ASHLEY SAARI
The Town of Jaffrey has hired the assessment firm Municipal Resources, Inc., to begin the process of a townwide revaluation to bring property assessments in line with current market conditions.
Silver Scone Teas going back to Housing Appeals Board
By ASHLEY SAARI
The state’s Housing Appeals Board has granted a rehearing for its November decision to uphold decisions of the New Ipswich Zoning Board to approve an application for a tea party business in the town’s Village District.
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