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By JESSECA TIMMONS

About 10 Francestown residents turned out for a public hearing on a ConVal district  budget cap petition warrant article Thursday night at FES. 

By JESSECA TIMMONS

At the opening of Morphs & Milestones’ new location at 74B Main St. in Francestown Feb. 4, a toddler reached tentatively out to pet Benni, a rehabilitated iguana. Within a few minutes, the toddler was confidently stroking the animal’s warm, soft skin, and even fed her a leafy green snack.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Francestown residents will vote on three proposed zoning changes at Town Meeting in March, including possible changes to the town’s open space development ordinance. 

Senior William Simard and junior Ross Stephens led the way for the ConVal boys’ indoor track team to a second-place finish at the Division 2 state championship meet at Plymouth State University Saturday.

Last of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate. Miller grew up in Francestown. Much of the material for the book was from the Monadnock Ledger or Peterborough Transcript.

Tenth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate. Miller grew up in Francestown. Much of the material for the book was from the Monadnock Ledger or Peterborough Transcript.

Fidium is bringing multi-gig fiber internet to more than 650 homes and businesses in Francestown. Fiber infrastructure construction is expected to start as early as Jan. 15, with specific timelines varying by location.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After the Francestown Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Richard and Phillip Lawrence’s application for two variances at their lot on Davis Lane in September 2023, the Lawrences appealed to the state Housing Appeals Board.

The Christmas musical “The Stingiest Man in Town” serves as a metaphor for our recent election. Scrooge and Belle sing about how he chose gold over their love when young and now that he is rich he seeks her love.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Recreation Commission  is hosting youth basketball in the Francestown Elementary School multipurpose room Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m to 4:45 p.m.

As part of our 175th anniversary celebration, the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript asked 175 trivia questions about the Monadnock region. Of those 175, we picked the following 30 for our trivia contest.If you think you know the answers, send an email to...

Cameron Harrington will present "My Peace Corps Journey" on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. at the George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library, 52 Main St., Francestown.Harrington will discuss his experiences working on community health projects in Peru as a...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The first Francestown Academy Coffeehouse of 2025 is Saturday, Jan. 4, and features the Kukuleles, a ukulele performance group directed by Amy Conley.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is requested to...

Eighth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

Sixth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Young Francestown authors and illustrators Clementine Byers, Violet Hardwick, Marigold Byers, Kylee Hardwick, Emile Byers, Skyler Mafera, Gideon Byers and Sophie Wilshire may soon see their book, “The Three Girls and Jerry the Elephant,” on the...

By GERRY MILLER

Fifth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown library, cemetery commission, Police Department, Fire Department and Recreation Department all have all recently presented their estimated 2025 budgets to the Budget Committee and the Select Board.John Ludlam, chair of the trustees of...

Francestown Old Meeting House, 1 New Boston Road, will present “A Very RenMen Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m.This free holiday concert features the Francestown Chorus and the Boston-based Renaissance Men. The Francestown Chorus will open the...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The recent loss of a DPW vehicle in early December will cause an unexpected expense for Francestown, but most of the cost of a new truck will be covered by insurance and the town has funds to cover the rest, according to Francestown Town Administrator...