Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Next stop for these BMS grads: high school!

Here are the Canterbury eighth-graders who are graduating from Belmont Middle School this year: A’marie Ahrent Sean Andrews Willow Cochrane Aaryn Durand Mia Ellis Dustin French Brodie Henry Amber Matott Elisia Perillo Beck Peron Kira Perry Tristan Safi Tabitha Sheedy Jack Soucie Grant Wescott Ethan White Well done ~ and…
A Joan Leggett legacy: our One-Room Schoolhouse

With the recent passing of former Historical Society trustee, and long-time friend Joan Leggett, the following reflections are offered on her substantial contribution to the formation of the One Room Schoolhouse Program that the Historical Society cultivates annually in partnership with the Canterbury Elementary School: Everyone in Canterbury knows the…
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…