September 18 Condensed from approved minutes Present: Steve Darling, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Ellsworth Morton, Joyce Morton, Peter Southworth, and Bob Ward. 1. Approval of August 21, 2013 minutes. Moved, seconded, and approved. 2. Treasurer’s Report. Steve reported on our checking balance as well as a recent grant from the Brown Foundation. 3. […]
From keeping bees to simply planting flowers
Consider the plight of the bee. Back in 1945 there were approximately 4.5 million hives of honey bees in the United States. By 2007 that number had dwindled to 2 million. More than one-third of the world’s crop production depends on bee pollination. At a time when growing populations require ever more food we are […]
Local goods and a hot breakfast in Danbury
To all advocates of “buying local”: Saturday, November 2, is the first day to shop at the Blazing Star Grange Winter Farmers Market and stock up on everything you might need for the holidays. If you arrive at 9 AM when the doors open, we will have a delicious breakfast of sausage, egg, and cheese […]
Chicken pot pie dinner and a talk on recycling
We all recognize the dwindling resources in our communities: diminished farmland, dependence on questionable store-bought food, energy lost in poorly insulated and heated homes, and transfer stations that are untapped goldmines of useful, recyclable items. On Saturday, November 9, the Blazing Star Grange Hall in Danbury will be open for its popular Chicken Pot Pie […]
Wendell Marsh North is 124th property protected
On September 3, the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) added its 124th property to its list of protected properties in its 12-town region. With the addition of the Wendell Marsh North easement, Ausbon Sargent now protects 10,135 acres, continuing its mission to help preserve the rural character of the Mount Kearsarge and Lake Sunapee […]
October 23 at 10 AM
The 71-acre Phillips Preserve Easement was added on June 17, to the properties protected by Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT). We invite you to celebrate the signing of this property as ASLPT and the New London Conservation Commission (NLCC) co-host a commemorative event. Not only will we celebrate the conservation easement, but the fact […]
Peter's three-year-old grandson rides four miles!
On Saturday, October 12, the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail in Merrimack County held its fourth bike ride in memory of the late Peter Crowell of New London. About 25 people gathered at the Potter Place railroad station. The Crowell family was represented by Peter’s former wife, Francoise Crowell; his son Ben with his […]
Register by October 16 for October 19 workshop
Join the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust for a workshop about creating new fields and using old fields for agriculture and for wildlife habitat. At this workshop, you’ll learn from a number of knowledgeable presenters about important soils, forest conversion, funding, fencing, irrigation, leases, nutrient management, and water resource protection. Presenters include Dot Perkins, Food […]
Fourth annual ride gathers at Potter Place
At 10 AM on Saturday, October 12, members of the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) and other community members will ride for the fourth time to honor the memory of Peter Oren Crowell. The ride will start at the Potter Place trailhead of the Northern Rail Trail, and each rider will be free […]
Turkey Raffle on October 25
There’s nothing like a summer barbecue, especially one you don’t have to prepare yourself! The Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G) was pleased to provide a delicious, inexpensive meal to over 200 locals at its annual Famous Beef Barbecue on August 24. A Chinese Auction, as always, followed the meal. We are aware that there […]