Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

It’s finally here! Farmers Market opening day is June 5!

It’s finally here! The Canterbury Farmers Market Opening Day is Wednesday, June 5, from 4 to 6:30 pm. Join us in the center at our traditional spot next to the Elkins Library. Live music by our friend Don Bartenstein! Check out new and returning vendors and see what local goodness…
Soccer program needs help with fields

Please help! The Canterbury Recreation Committee is seeking a dedicated volunteer to line the soccer fields several times this fall. Training and equipment will be provided and your help will grant you gratitude from many children and families in town. If you are able to help, please email dkrautmann.canterburynh@gmail.com. Registration…
Clothing Exchange: impulse shopping at no cost!

Spring is here, so it’s time to clear out that closet! If you have clothes that no longer fit or do not need, bring them to the Clothing Exchange on Wednesday, June 5, from 3 to 7 pm at the Town Hall and find something you like at no cost!…
Water tank added at Maple Grove

A water tank was recently placed at Maple Grove Cemetery. Those wanting to water plants will now be able to fill plastic jugs to carry to flowers on gravesites. Thank you to Sherry Halliburton Dickert for funding this project. Thank you to Mike Cote for obtaining and placing the tank…
Community Power yields $200,000 benefit

(Note: This article has been updated with new figures!) We’re pleased to announce that through the end of February, customers of Canterbury Community Power (CCP) have benefited from $129,000 in rate savings compared to Unitil, Eversource and NHEC default energy rates, and an additional $82,000 in Canterbury’s allocated share of…
That’s the spirit!

Sisters Leni and Luci, Thomas, and Emma showed off their volunteer spirit at the Canterbury Fire Department pancake breakfast back in April. With Chief Gamache and Lieutenant Bickers along for the “ride,” the kids in their very official (plastic) fire helmets put the department’s utility vehicle through its paces. They…
Selectmen to host community meeting about Shaker-built Lyford Pond Dam

We still have vacancies at our Highway Department. The posting for the vacancies is on the town website. Lois Scribner has tendered her resignation as the Planning Board secretary. Lois has also done recording secretarial work for the Conservation Commission, Historic District Commission and the Solid Waste Committee. We want…
Last day to change party affiliation before primary draws near

A reminder that the last day to change your voting party affiliation prior to the September primary will be June 4, 2024. This can be done in the Town Clerk’s office during their office hours or with the Supervisors of the Checklist on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 pm. The…
Trying times for Zimbabwe’s children

I am recently back from 5 weeks in Zimbabwe. It was discouraging, as most of our students, with a few exceptions, are doing poorly in school. The teachers are not motivated due to ooor salaries. A Light for Zimbabwe does provide extra lessons but only for those taking state exams.…
Summer Adventure: Of Course It Begins at Our Library!

The next meeting of Elkins Public Library Board of Trustees is on Monday, June 17 at 6 pm. The library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Story Time: Join us Tuesday, June 4, at 10 am for stories, songs and a craft. This program is perfect for…