Vote for Articles 31 and 32 at Town Meeting
WILMOT — The Wilmot Historical Society (WHS) has long outgrown its space in the Town Office at 9 Kearsarge Valley Road. The WHS has placed a petitioned warrant article (#31) on the list of warrants for Town Meeting this year, asking the Town to allow them to purchase two acres of Town-owned land on Pine […]
Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23
DANBURY — Ragged Mountain first opened in January 1965 with a T-Bar lift and a Hall Double Chair. The first winter saw minimal snow and less-than-ideal conditions — one skier even described it as “ragged,” with water pipes sticking out and non-functional plumbing. Since then, we’ve come a long way. From expanding terrain and adding […]
March 12, at 2 PM, in the Library
WILMOT — So, what makes up the trash that Wilmot sends to landfill, and how much trash does Wilmot send to the landfill each year? There are two streams of trash that go to landfill from the Wilmot Transfer Station. The first is the municipal solid waste (MSW) put in the compactor. The second stream […]
Volunteers fabricated 192 window inserts
NEW LONDON — Many thanks to all who participated in the Kearsarge WindowDressers Community Build of custom interior-mounted storm windows in November, co-sponsored by Kearsarge Climate Action (KCA) and Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners (KNP) at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in New London. Over five days, 85 volunteers gathered, many working multiple four-hour shifts as supervisors, insert […]
NEW LONDON — Did you know KNP has an account at the Repeat Boutique consignment store in Andover, inside and upstairs at the Circle K minimart? When the store sells clothing dropped off for the KNP account, it holds the profit in our account. This past week, a neighbor assisted by KNP advocates, was thrilled […]
Thursdays, April 24–May 15, noon to 3 PM
FRANKLIN — Volunteering can be one of the most powerful experiences a person can have. When you volunteer, you give your time to help touch the lives of others, and when that volunteering is for those who are on home hospice, you gain the opportunity to change someone’s life for the better. Franklin VNA & […]
February 28, 6:30 PM, at First Congregational Church, Wilmot
WILMOT — Free movie and popcorn February 28! Black History Month was officially recognized by Gerald Ford in 1976, calling the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans…throughout our history.” The 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” focuses on the ways that work of all […]
March 7, 6:30 PM, Tracy Memorial Library
NEW LONDON — Looking for something fun and inspiring to do? Next month, dive into the fascinating world of female artists, with “Fierce Females: Women in Art,” a captivating program led by Jane Oneail. This program is presented in partnership with Tracy Memorial Library and will take place inside their vital community gathering space, on […]
Franklin's tangible news: the “Trestle Times”
ANDOVER/FRANKLIN — Franklin now has a newspaper presence, thanks to collaboration with The Beacon (of Andover), through the work of local resident Randy Kovach. Randy approached The Beacon with the idea of dedicating a portion of its monthly paper to news from Franklin, and the Trestle Times was born. This section was launched in the […]
Wednesday, March 26, 7 PM, at The Hub
ANDOVER — The natural history of moose, where they are most likely to be found in the state and how climate change is affecting their survival, will be the focus of a presentation on Wednesday, March 26, at 7 PM, at The Andover Community Hub. Educating the audience about moose in our area will be […]