Allenstown

The Allenstown Town Office will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Public notice for the Town of Allenstown time limit of declaration of candidacy for the 2025 Election of town officers. The filing period begins Wednesday and ends Jan. 31. Written declaration of candidacy must be filed with the Allenstown Town Clerk prior to 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31 for your name to appear on the official town ballot. To see positions that are open please go to www.allenstownnh.gov.

The Allenstown deliberative session will be held on Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. at the Allenstown Community School, 171 River Road. The Allenstown town elections will be held March 11, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Knights of Columbus dinner will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 starting at 5 p.m. and will be serving a Lasagna Dinner at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.

The St. John the Baptist Community Table will be held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. They will be serving a chicken rice casserole.

The Suncook Senior Center will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Day.

Suncook Senior Center events: All-Day Bingo on Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. with the cost of $12 per person and lunch will be at noon. The cost price does not include the cost of the meals.

Activities: Bone Builders is from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday; bingo is from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursday.; klunk is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; Cribbage Club is from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday; Hand, Foot and Elbow is from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday; art and crafts is from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday.

Boscawen

Bingo for adults will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Alan’s Restaurant (rescheduled from Jan. 12). For $10 per person, attendees can enjoy lunch at 1 p.m. and stay for an afternoon of fun and games until 3:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Old Home Day activities and there will not be any prizes.

Evening yoga is now available at the Boscawen Public Library! Yoga classes will be held every other Wednesday with the next class on Jan. 29 starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own mat and $5 for the class.

Possibilities for revitalization of Commercial Street will be discussed at the Visioning Workshop on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the town offices building conference room or via Zoom. More information on how to join the workshop can be found at www.boscawennh.gov.

Due to two recent resignations, the Merrimack Valley School District needs Boscawen representation to serve on the board. For information on how to volunteer for the board, contact school administrative offices at 603-753-6561 or stop by their offices at 105 Community Drive, Penacook, NH 03303.

Town offices and Boscawen Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King/Civil Rights Day.

Bow

The Bow Garden Club invites you to join its club in 2025 as they plan educational programs and beautify the town. Membership is $25 and applications are available on its website at https://bowgardenclub.org. No need to be a great gardener, come learn with them about gardening and nature. Their next program will be held on April 14 at the Baker Free Library on “What’s Wild in New Hampshire” presented by Eric Orff. Registration will be on the library website starting in March.

A heartfelt thank you to longtime Bow High School football coaches Paul Cohen, Bob Polish and Eric Phelps for their many years of devotion and service to the fine young men and women of Bow.

Congratulations to Bow High School and Middle School students on completion of their first semester of the 2024-25 school year. Summer is just around the corner.

Canterbury

The new Town of Canterbury municipal website is finally here! Go check it out at canterburynh.gov.

The following town positions will be on the ballot for the 2025 Town Election on Tuesday, March 11: Selectman (3 years) - one position; town clerk/tax collector (3 years) - one position; treasurer (3 years) - one position; moderator (2 years) - one position; planning board (3 years) - two positions; cemetery trustee (3 years) - one position; library trustee (3 years) - two positions; library trustee (2 years) - two positions; trustee of the trust funds (3 years) - one position. The filing period to be on the ballot is Wednesday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Jan. 31. If you would like to learn more about running and about what each of these positions entail, take a look at the Running For Office section on the new website. If you intend to run for office, the Declaration of Candidacy form is available at the Town Clerk’s office during business hours: Monday and Wednesday 9-3, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-7. CobtaSamual Papps, Town Clerk 603-783-0153

Library News: We will be closed to the public for the week of January 20 and will reopen on Monday, January 27. During this time the staff will perform collection inventory and maintenance of the youth collection.

Chichester

Chichester Tidbits: No school Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Town hall and library also closed that day. PTO meeting Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the library.

Watch your outside animals as bobcats have been sited around town.

The Chichester Fire Department along with mutual aid partners from around the area participated in a live fire acquired structure training burn hosted by the Loudon Fire Department. Chichester Fire Department is looking for members to join the department and use these valuable resources for training. The department meets every Monday evening and welcomes everyone to see what is happening to make becoming a member easy. All ages are welcome.

The Chichester Highway Department is working to keep our roads safe for us to travel. Passing plow/salt trucks on our narrow roads is risking our lives and the truck drivers’ lives. We are all urged to give them room to do their jobs.

Cold weather is hard on our fuel budget. Do you need heating assistance? The Community Action Program which is supported by our tax dollars can help you keep warm. Fuel assistance money is available to help. Contact your local CAP office or Chichester BOS Office can direct you in the direction of help.

With the passing of Jimmy Carter we all heard about his excellent work with Habitat for Humanity. The NH Capital Region Habitat for Humanity improves lives in 24 communities. Chichester is one of those 24 communities that are served providing many to live safely and with dignity. Residents can volunteer at a job site or donate funds to help our neighbors stay in the community. Contact 860-841-3214.

Declaration of candidacy for the Town of Chichester election begins Jan. 22 and ends Jan. 31. Positions to be filled at the March 11 annual Town Meeting include one selectmen for 3 years, one trustee of trust funds for 3 years, one cemetery trustee for 3 years and one town moderator for 2 years. Written declarations of candidacy must be filed with the town clerk prior to 5 p.m. on Jan. 31 to appear on the official ballot. Forms may be obtained from the clerk during regular business hours and special hours on Jan. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Town of Chichester is seeking a knowledgeable highly experienced town administrator for the full-time position. Contact kjobin@chichesternh.org or stop by town hall for more information.

The Chichester Central School clerk, Allisa Mullen, has given notice of time limitation of declaration of candidacy for the election of school district officers. Filing period begins Jan. 22 and ends Jan. 31. Positions to be filled at the March 11 town meeting are school moderator for one year, school district clerk for one year, school treasurer for 1 year and school Board member for 3 years. To file for an office forms can be obtained from and submitted to the school district clerk by contacting alisa.m.mullen@gmail.com or 767-9102 up until 5 p.m. on Jan. 31.

Concord

The 7th Concord NH Winter Fest happens on Friday, Jan. 24, with captivating ice-carving demonstrations from 3 to 9 p.m. on the State House Lawn. On Saturday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy an exciting ice carving competition and the full Winter Fest experience. New this year is a Food Truck Festival, bringing a delicious array of local flavors to warm up your Winter Fest adventure! Come dressed for the winter weather from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more event information, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdhpznt9

On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., Amanda Grappone Osmer, the last Grappone family member working in Grappone Automotive Group (now in its 100th year of business), presents her new book of biography and local history, Grappone Automotive: The Founding, sharing the story of two immigrants, Rocco Grappone and Emanuela D’Orlando, who purchased a small filling station as the automobile craze swept through New Hampshire in the 1920s.

The New Hampshire Historical Society’s staff has been touring the state and sharing a collection of stories as virtual lectures that capture the iconic spirit of New Hampshire. This first lecture in the series will explore the tales of Mount Washington and the Concord Coach. This program, conducted via Zoom, is free for Society members, $5 for nonmembers. Register through the Programs & Events Calendar on the Society’s website for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Also at the Society, explore your family’s roots! This free workshop at 266 N. Main St., will introduce kids to genealogy basics, such as creating a family tree, researching family records, and preserving family memories. This program is geared for kids ages 10-13, but all ages are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Please register in advance for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. through the Programs & Events Calendar at https://concordhistoricalsociety.org/.

Operation S.A.V.E., developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, equips participants with the tools to identify, support, and assist individuals at risk for suicide. Learn how to act with care and compassion. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yytz5fmj for Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at The American Legion, 11 Charles St. Pizza and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided to attendees.

Join UNO Pizzeria & Grill, 15 Fort Eddy Road, for a night of delicious bourbon tastings paired with a mouthwatering dinner menu on Thursday at 6 p.m. Reserve your spot now at https://tinyurl.com/bdny58fw.

Ready for healthy changes that actually stick? Join Emily Dunkley RDN, CPT to learn sustainable tips for eating, exercise, stress, & sleep on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Natural Wellness Corner, 239 Loudon Road Suite 1A. Come learn about healthy habits to practice long after the New Year! Register at https://tinyurl.com/26fyttta.

The 22nd Annual Art and Bloom exhibit will be held Thursday to Saturday, Jan. 23 to 25, at the Kimball Jenkins Estate. This mid-winter tradition pairs works of art with floral interpretations. The hours are Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s more information at https://tinyurl.com/53hyayf8.

Sick of winter already? On Wednesday at 2 p.m. or at 6 p.m., go to the Library, 45 Green St., and create tissue paper flower stems for spring! Ages 5+ welcome. Registration is required. Please register here for both 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.: https://tinyurl.com/4r844vn9.

Join the Library True Crime Club on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m., for a visit with Amy Michael, UNH Department of Anthropology and Co-Director of the Forensic Anthropology Identification and Research Lab (F.A.I.R.). Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/33fj2nu4.

Dunbarton

Town offices are closed Jan. 20 for Civil Rights Day/Martin Luther King Day. Schools are closed.

Learn to play Mahjong is back. Brigitte will be back to teach more on Thurs, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. In the meantime, please view the videos that were suggested. For more info, please call the library. Thank you!

This month the DCC Beyond the Book is reading The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. Discussion will be online, Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Contact Bbennett@dunbartonucc.org for a link or questions. Also this month, the members of the library’s book discussion group will read Education of a Yankee: An American Memoir by Judson Hale and discuss it on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at noon in the library. ”The Education of a Yankee, at once funny and touching, is full of marvelous anecdotes about life on this unusual farm. We watch anxiously as he finally meets his brother, Drake, and see him wrestle with the challenges of joining the family-owned Yankee magazine, which, under his editorial direction, has become the third-largest regional magazine in the country.” For more info or to get this book, contact the library or check their website or Facebook page.

Epsom

Library happenings: Monday the library is closed; Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.; mahjong, knitters’ club at 3 p.m.; Wednesday Movie Matinee at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday bouncing babies at 10:30 a.m., art club meets at 4:30 p.m. (pre-registration please); Teen & Tweens Build Your Own Bubble Bath Wednesday at 4 p.m.! Make your own custom bubble bath and bath bombs. The perfect project to help you unwind and relax after school and holiday craziness! All materials will be provided.

The BOS meets on Tuesday at 6 p.m.; the planning board meets on Thursday at 6 p.m. Supervisors of the checklist will be having a session on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the town office to register voters and make corrections, additions and deletions of the checklist. Change of party may be accepted. RSA 669;5. Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of Epsom residency, and proof of US Citizenship. Some examples of proof: U.S. Citizenship – Birth Certificate showing birth in the U.S., U.S. Passport, naturalization papers. Identity and age – driver’s license, government-issued photo ID. NH residence – photo ID with current NH address listed, rental agreement or utility bill listing current NH address, a note signed by a NH school official.You can register any time before thesession onJan. 21 at the town office please bring with your proper documentation.

Mark your calendar for town deliberative session on Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.; School deliberative session on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. both sessions to be held at ECS.

Happy birthday to the best brother-in-law Mark Riel on Sunday, Stewart Yeaton onMonday, Carol Zink Mailloux on Wednesday, Roberta Brooks on Friday.

Franklin

The Franklin Outing Club received a grant of $9,000 from Franklin Savings Bank to expand their snowmaking capabilities. This will enable them to expand their winter offerings. The Outing Club has operated Veteran’s Memorial Recreation Area for over 60 years. This generous grant will allow for a greater number of days of activities throughout the winter.

National Pie Day, Thursday, Jan. 23 at the TRIP Center. Come celebrate this fun day with a variety of pies with toppings for dessert. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. that day. For more information call 603-934-4151.

The Franklin Planning Board meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library.

Visit https://www.franklinnh.org/planning-zoning-building for details and contact information. Red Cross, Gift of Life Blood Drive, Tanger Outlet, today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Jan. 22 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

Veteran’s Memorial Recreation Area had a successful opening day, thanks to many volunteers and staff. Check out the Facebook page. Open Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy delicious food at the grill too.

Henniker/Weare

Filing for candidates for Weare town offices opens Jan. 22 and closes Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. at the town clerk’s office. Positions open include: selectman, moderator, town clerk, treasurer, library trustee, trustees of the trust funds and ethics committee.

Henniker also has several positions open and their supervisors of the checklist will be registering voters and doing changes of affiliation from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at town hall and their public bond and note hearings will be Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

John Stark Regional High School will once again be sending many music students to major auditioned festivals this season, marking them among the best performers in the region and state of New Hampshire. Check out their web site for names and photos of participants.

And tonight is the final performance of JSRHS winter one act, Knock Knock, directed by senior Emma Guillemette. Performance is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be bought online or at the front door.

Henniker Food Pantry is in need of volunteers and donations. Call them at 603-428-7474 for more details.

Hopkinton/Contoocook

Any registered voter wishing to sign-up and run for elected office should go to the town clerk/tax collector office at town hall, between Jan. 22-31. The following elected positions in the Town of Hopkinton are open: two positions select board member 3-year term; one position town clerk/tax collector 3-year term; two positions budget committee member 3-year term, one position library trustee 2-year term; one position library trustee 3-year term; one position cemetery trustee 3-year term; one position trustee of trust funds 3-year term. Election Day is March 11. Town clerk/tax collector hours Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan, 24, 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan, 31, 8 a.m. to noon and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You must be a registered voter to run for elective office. Deadline to register is Jan. 21. You may register with the supervisors of the checklist on Jan. 21, 7-7:30 p.m. or with the town clerk prior to Jan. 21.

The library’s StoryWalk now features Keith Baker’s book... No Two Alike. Bundle up and go for a stroll and the story today! The StoryWalk is located at Huston Fields, on the path from the children’s playground to the dog park.

The farmers’ market is inside Maple Street School on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Ongoing updates and information available at Contoocook Farmers’ Market on Facebook.

Pembroke

The Pembroke Democrats will hold a caucus on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pembroke Town Hall. The purpose of the caucus is to elect officers and at-large delegates to the Democratic conventions. All registered Democrats in Pembroke are welcome to attend and vote. Any registered Democrat may run for office. Offices available are chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer and two at-large positions.

Penacook

Join Melissa Elsman, contralto, and Mike Ring, pianist, as they present “La Femme Valliante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès”, on Friday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m., at the Penacook Library and Activity Center, 76 Community Drive. The lecture and musical performance will explore the musical legacy of this 19th-century Parisian composer. Holmes was famous during her lifetime, highly regarded and criticized for composing large-scale works as this was considered “masculine” and inappropriate for a woman. Come and learn about her life, and why her music is so important, and enjoy the music. Due to limited space, registration is required at concordpubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar.

Cuddle Babies Lapsit, recommended for ages 0-18 months, is held every Monday at the Penacook Library and Activity Center, at 76 Community Drive, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This storytime experience is for the youngest library users and their caregivers, introducing songs, simple stories, rhymes, movement, and play. Registration is required, at concordpubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar.

Pittsfield

The supervisors of the Pittsfield checklist will be in session on Tuesday from 7-7:30 p.m. at the town hall to register new voters and make necessary corrections for town and school Election Day March 11. Change in party affiliation will be accepted at this session. Please note - It is now required to present a birth certificate, U.S. passport/passport card, or naturalization documents to prove citizenship.

Declarations of candidacy for elected town office positions will begin on Wednesday and expire on Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. You may file at the office of the town clerk at the town hall, 85 Main St. during regular business hours. The office will remain open until 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. The declaration forms will also be available to download from the town website: www.pittsfieldnh.gov. on Tuesday. Candidates must be registered to vote in Pittsfield.

The Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at Diomede’s Restaurant in Chichester on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 3-7 p.m. Diomede’s Restaurant will graciously donate 40% of all profits that day to the GDA 21 Foundation. Diomede’s is located at 346 Suncook Valley Road, Chichester. For reservations, please call 603-435-4072.

Salisbury

The Friends of the Salisbury Free Library will have their annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Hall located at 645 Old Turnpike Road. This meeting is for current members and those interested in joining. There will be light refreshments and a guest speaker, bestselling author, Paula Munier. For more information please reach out to Gayle at gaylereads@gmail.com.

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday Jan.31 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This will take place at the Salisbury Town Hall located at 645 Old Turnpike Road. Please use your Red Cross blood donor app on your smart device to schedule your appointment time or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give. Or call: 1-800-733-2767 to schedule your blood donation. For more information contact the Red Cross or go to the town webpage at salsiburynh.org.

Warner

The Town of Warner’s public notices inform citizens about legal actions, public meetings, environmental regulations, and other issues that directly impact their lives. Here are some opportunities for public involvement this coming week: On Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., the planning board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the flood plain ordinance. On Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., input will be sought on funding expenditures for new road work. On Jan. 22 from 6-8 p.m., an information session will be held on the Concord Lake Sunapee Rail Trail project. To see other important Public Notices, get details on how to provide input, find the location of or Zoom links for meetings, and more, visit the Town of Warner website at https://warnernh.gov/notices/. Want to get more involved in town government? Visit the Public Notices page at https://warnernh.gov/notices/ for a full list of openings and the process to declare your candidacy. The filing period runs from Jan. 22 to Jan. 31.

The Kawasiwajo Community Land Trust (KCLT) seeks a part-time events and marketing coordinator (contract position) for six hours per week. For more information on KCLT and the position, contact info@kcltnh.org or visit https://www.kcltnh.org/.

Webster

If you would like to post ideas for events at the Pillsbury Lake Clubhouse for 2025, go to pillsburylakedistrict.com. Events held at the clubhouse are open to the public.

Town elections will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Town Hall. The following open positions will be voted on: select board (3 year term), trustee of the trust fund (3 year term), library trustee (3 year term), and cemetery trustee (3 year term). The filing period for these positions is Jan. 22-31. Please come into the town clerk’s office to file. The office will be open an extra day on Jan. 31 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. to accept filings for town office.

2025 dog tags are available at the town clerk’s office. All dogs must be licensed by April 30.

A new feature for the Webster Town Crier. If you have a small business in Webster and would like people to know about it, email me a paragraph with the information on your business. The maximum number of words for the column is 200. I will do my best to put the information in when there is space.