Always looking for enthusiastic new members
Members of the Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary recently held their Annual Meeting to review initiatives of the past year and ways to best support the hospital and community services moving forward. Inspired by a long history of fundraising and philanthropic giving, the group welcomes new ideas, new requests, and new members. Held in November at […]
Former contractor's employees offered positions
Colby-Sawyer College has opted to end its contract for the facilities management operations provided by Sodexo, effective July 1. These services at Colby-Sawyer include the Facilities and Housekeeping departments. While the change ends a long-term relationship with that branch of Sodexo, it will not affect the college’s separate contract with Sodexo Dining Services. Colby-Sawyer acknowledges […]
Parade celebrates 100th anniversary of Mother's Day
The 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 10, rain or shine. This year’s event, sponsored by Franklin Rotary, Franklin Savings Bank, and Watts Water Technology, will take place at Odell Park, located on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin. Activities will begin at 10 AM on Saturday when booths, games, […]
Fundraiser for Grange a big success
Present: Pecco Beaufays, Larry Chase, Susan Chase, Steve Darling, Jeff Dickinson, Sophie Viandier New Hampshire Solar Garden: Pecco shared information about New Hampshire Solar Garden, a group that he thinks might be helpful in finding ways to expand solar power in Andover. This group helps to set up local groups to take advantage of New […]
Applications due by May 24
Franklin Business and Professional Women (BPW) is sponsoring the Velma Smith Dalphond Scholarship again this year. Through the years, Franklin Business and Professional Women has continuously presented the award to a woman for use toward her education. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need to a woman 25 years or older who works or […]
Dr. Pikus begins seeing patients in June
New London Hospital (NLH) is pleased to announce that Harold Pikus, MD from Upper Valley Neurology and Neurosurgery (UVNN) will begin seeing patients at NLH in June. Dr. Pikus will be performing neurological surgery including brain, spinal, neck, and low back surgery as well as peripheral nerve procedures. “We are seeing an increased need for […]
Senior luncheons resume in September
Programs and activities
Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! In-Stitches Craft Group Mondays 10:00am Join fellow crafters to knit, crochet, sew or whatever craft you favor. A great opportunity to socialize and pick up […]
Long list of pros and cons to large-scale wind
After members of the Andover Energy Group visited commercial wind farms in Lempster and Groton recently to learn more about their installation and operation, Steve Darling summarized their findings in the following way: Pros Reduced reliance on fossil fuels Drastically reduced CO2 emissions vs. power plants Low “embodied energy” (the energy required to manufacture and […]