Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Elkins Public Library

No regular children’s programming during  April Vacation Week (April 27–May 1). We have something going on every day of the week! Chess Mates: Mondays at 3:30 pm. An hour of chess for all skill levels. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, and a permission form is required.…
Yoga at the Parish House!

Come celebrate spring! Mondays April 6, 13 and 20 from 7-8! Cost is 12$ per class, come for just one or all three! Contact me, Audrey, at akotr@comcast.net Hope to see you there! ~ Audrey Knapp
Next Fair Planning Meeting, Tues., April 21, upstairs in the Parish House, promptly at 6:30pm

Canterbury Fair Needs Helping Hands Good first meeting that narrowed down some needs heading toward this year’s Fair: Trash Pick Up with Jim Sojka needs a companion younger, able body to help hoist barrels on Fair Day. Road signs, put out and pick up. Signs go UP  2 days before…
Join a Community Conversation on Aging Alone and Caregiving in Canterbury Thursday, April 23 • 6:30 PM • Library

In recent years, more of us have been asking: how can we continue living in the town we love as our needs change? And how can we better support caregivers? This gathering will highlight what Canterbury is already doing — from library programs and food collections to “Polished Silver” luncheons,…
Annual Townwide Roadside Cleanup Sat., April 18

If you want to be part of the fun, contact me at mattieandriley@yahoo.com to say what section of Canterbury’s byways you want to clean up. Then get the special blue bags, either from me or the Transfer Station, pick up the litter, (on the organizing day, on a nice weather…
Smoke & carbon monoxide detector alert!

We greatly appreciate the assistance given to us  March 9th by Fire Chief Mike Gamache and Lt.  Herbie Batchelder installing up to date smoke and  carbon monoxide detectors in our home. While we  have been diligent changing batteries year to year since 1992, ours were very outdated and one needed proper…
Message from Canterbury Fire Dept.

With most of the snow pack gone, a reminder to all residents that a fire permit is required for any and all outside burning. Permits can be obtained online at nh.burnsafeamerica.com or by visiting the fire station during normal business hours. Fire Dept. Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am…
Note from Assessor’s Office

The Assessor’s Office has recently mailed postcards to some property owners requesting a brief visit to verify property data following a recent sale or construction project as part of preparing for the Town’s 2026 town-wide revaluation. If you receive one, please consider scheduling an appointment using the information provided. If…
Community Power  Listening Session, Tues., April 7, 7pm, Town Hall

BYOB – BRING YOUR OWN BILL (utility bill that is) to the Canterbury Community Power Committee’s listening session. We’ll provide some background on Community Power and how it works, address the current higher rates, how you can opt-out of the program to save money and recent progress for the Net Metering Customers. Mostly,…
Town of Canterbury News

Thank you to everyone that turned out for both sessions of Town Meeting. Attendance at First Session voting was 392 and for Second session was 159. Our Second Session lasted just under two hours. We appreciate the thoughtful questions and hope that we were able to answer them all. All…