• Town of Canterbury News

    Regular Meetings of Board of Selectmen are Mon., April 7 and Monday, April 21, 6 pm, in the Meeting House. Thanks to all 200 or so residents who showed up at the 2nd session of TownMeeting on March 14. Minutes of the meeting will be available on the Town website…

  • Help Insects — Leave the Leaves

    The winter snows have melted and you may want to clean out the yard. But for insect’s sake, park the rake! Recent research in Science magazine said that butterfly populations have decreased by 22% from 2000 to 2020. Where do many of these butterflies overwinter? In the leaves! Queen bumble…

  • Town Critters, BIG and small

    Bears are on the move! Bears are hungry and looking for quick and easy meals.PLEASE remove your bird feeders before dusk, or takethem down altogether. According to NH Fish and Game: Other Spring Critters to watch out for: Animal Emergencies ~ Linda Moore

  • When Help is Needed — Hygiene Packs!

    The Canterbury Benevolent Society is reaching out to the community to help us assemble 50 Hygiene packs for Church World Service (CWS). The kits include personal items most needed immediately by someone who has been displaced. The following is a list of items in each hygiene kit: We are looking…

  • Did someone say Tricentennial?Let’s plan a party!

    The Tricentennial Committee, a subcommittee of the Historical Society, was formed to honor the rich history of Canterbury. Its mission is to plan, organize and conduct multiple events during 2027, our Tricentennial year. 2027 is less than two years away and we need your help planning a year-long 300th birthday…

  • Adult Clothing Swap

    Thursday, May 1st, at Noon ALSO Friday, May 2nd, 9:00 am to 7:00 pmSaturday, May 3rd, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Drop off and shopping upstairs at the Parish HallCommunity Center during any of these times.You do not need to contribute in order to “shop.” Contact Judy Nelson 603-493-4207 with…

  • Canterbury Fund: Time for Students to Apply

    The Canterbury Fund is a charitable trust, administered by the Trustees of the Canterbury United Community Church who are authorized to act also as Trustees of the Canterbury Fund. The Canterbury Fund is primarily funded through the Canterbury Fair.The Declaration of Trust of the Canterbury Fund, as amended, states that:…

  • Pancake Breakfast

    Saturday, April 26 at the Fire Station.7:30-9:30am Dear friends & neighbors of Canterbury Fire & Rescue, We will be hosting our annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 26 at the fire station at the Town municipal complex. We hope that you can take the time to come have some breakfast…

  • Remembering Wayne J. Blais

    The family of Wayne J. Blais wishes to thank our friends and neighbors fortheir love and support since Wayne’s passing. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 1- 4 pm, with a Eulogy at 2 pm at the Bow Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road, Bow,…

  • April at Canterbury United Community Church

    Good NewsYes, every year it’s pretty much the same thing. I’m utterly expectant and wholly surprised when spring shows upagain! Maybe it’s my internal clock hat moves from snow season to mud season, or from long johns to tee shirts, but it never fails. I can feel my need for…