Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Thanks to all who cleaned our roadsides!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Townwide Roadside Cleanup! The weather gods helped melt the snow, it didn’t rain, and as a result, our roadsides look fabulous. As a result of the awesome article placement in April’s newsletter, more than a dozen new participants signed…
Thanks to Evan Hauptman for his service

The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office will be closed Wednesday, May 8, for training. They will also be closed, along with the Town Office, on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Evan Hauptman, a valued member of our Highway Department, resigned in April to pursue a career as a self-employed contractor.…
Housing, Land Use are topics of May meeting

The Canterbury Planning Board will be presenting the Master Plan draft chapters on Housing and Land Use at a public hearing in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, May 14, starting at 6.30 pm, with refreshments as before. The board thanks everyone for participating over the past years as the work…
Your interest in town doings is great to see!

It is gratifying to see that the videos of Selectboard meetings posted by Edgar Rivera, on YouTube Libertad Press NE, have been getting 200+ views! Equally satisfying to be stopped at the Elkins Library, the Canterbury Store, or the Transfer Station by neighbors who have questions about something they saw,…
For adults only: Palette & Pour

The Parish House Presents: Palette and Pour — a Canterbury-centered activity at the Parish House on Friday, May 17, from 6:30-8:30pm. This nighttime event is adults (21+) only and is perfect for a kid-free date night, catch-up time with friends, a Mothers Day gift, or more. The night will bring…
Spring into action with the help of the Garden Club

The Canterbury Garden Club is open to all! We have had a wonderful year of sharing and learning garden techniques. If you are a new or experienced gardener, or just love putting your fingers in the dirt, you’ll love the folks in this working club. No fees. No frills. Just…
It’s spring ~ so it must be time for another Polished Silver luncheon!

Join us for a spectacular Spring Polished Silver luncheon on Wednesday, May 22, from 11 to 1 at the Parish House! All Canterbury seniors are kindly welcome to a luncheon of salads and sandwiches, good conversation and much joy! Please contact Mindy Beltramo at 603-731-8091 or mindy.beltramo@gmail if you are…
Cloverbuds go from plants to citizenship

In April, the Canterbury 4H Cloverbuds learned about plants. First, we learned about the parts of a plant, and what plants need to grow. Then the Cloverbuds got to taste different vegetables that are different parts of plants. Cloverbuds tried carrots (roots), celery (stem), spinach (leaf), cauliflower (flower), pumpkin seeds…
The sounds of music echo through CES

After six years with Shaker Regional School District, Beverly Nelson is retiring as of May 2. We are excited to welcome Rachel Manita (pictured below) to our staff! Ms. Manita will be graduating from Plymouth State University this month. She enjoys working with children, and we know that she will…
Middle School PTO hosts Community Night

Belmont Middle School PTO is hosting a Community Night for all students and families in the Shaker Regional schools! Who: Students from CES, BES, BMS, and BHS and their families are invited to come and join the fun! What: The event will include food trucks, a 50/50 raffle, a corn…