Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

A seismic month of news from Elkins Library

The library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, for Columbus Day. The next meeting of Elkins Public Library Board of Trustees is on Monday, Oct. 21, at 6 pm. Did you know that Elkins Public Library has a seismograph? With the help of citizen scientists Steven Lundahl (Canterbury) and…
October report from the town administrator

The Board of Selectmen met with the Budget Committee to review the 2024 year to date budget. All budget lines are in the expected areas of expense except the legal line, which is over expended due to several legal issues that the Planning Board required assistance with. Gail Ober joined…
A chocolate raffle for the library? Sweet!

The Friends of Elkins Public Library (FOEPL) will be raffling off a basket of chocolate and chocolate-related items at the indoor farmers market in November. If you would like to donate an item for the basket, there will be a collection bin at the library starting on Tuesday, Sept. 24,…
Canterbury Kids & Adults Clothing Swap

Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 am to noonTown Hall Winter is coming! It’s that time once again to gather those clean, gently used clothes that your family have outgrown or just don’t want anymore! Swap them for something that fits! Do you have clothing you wish to contribute? Drop-off location: Canterbury Town HallDrop-off hours:…
In church, in fellowship, in the quiet … please join us!

Dear Friends, As I write to you, the days are still hot, and we’re still wearing sandals, but the trees are reminding us fall is picking up speed. We can’t miss those flaming swamp maples and the occasional crimson torch in a green canopy. The cattails are puffing up at…
Halloween Wicked Weekend Lineup!

Friday, Oct. 25:Canterbury Woods Trick or Treating, 5 to 6:30 pm (15 West Road). Buffet dinner available Saturday, Oct. 26:Town Trick or Treating, 5:30 to 7:30 (Town Center) Sunday, Oct. 29:Sherwood Forest Trick or Treating Some details are still being worked out. Updates to the events will be posted in…
Remembering Sean Williams, 1960-2024

Sean Kenneth Williams, 64, who grew up in Canterbury, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024. Born on May 23, 1960, in Concord, Sean was known for his wit, dedication, and strong convictions. He spent his life working and helping others, always striving to make a positive impact. Sean graduated from…
Canterbury Garden Club returns with two meetings!

It’s all about the herbs: On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 pm in the Parish House we will be having our first meeting of the season and taking a dive into the benefits of herbs! Herbs –flowering, aromatic, culinary, medicinal — are widely planted in permaculture. Learn why they’re helpful,…
Three Cheers for the Beaver Deceivers

Lance Messinger, Bob Fife, Tom Osmer, Geoff “Hubbs” Hubbell and Steve Seron met one Saturday in August at the Kimball Pond dam and re-installed the “beaver deceiver.” Bob cut the cable ties holding the two sections of the deceiver pipe where it lay downstream in the woods and we carried…
Come hear our candidates for the Legislature

Save the date – Thursday, Oct. 27 – for a bipartisan candidate forum for our local candidates for state Senate and state House from both the Republican and Democratic parties, to be held from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Town Hall. Moderated by Canterbury Town Moderator Jim Miller. Look…