Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

  • Energy Committee introduces WindowDressers

    The Canterbury Energy Committee is bringing WindowDressers to Canterbury. This is a program that allows participants to build affordable, removable window inserts that will let in light but keep heat inside. We need volunteers to help with all parts of the process from measuring your windows to assembling the inserts.…

  • Join us for the annual Easter breakfast

    What: Breakfast, buffet style When: Easter Sunday, March 31 Where: Parish House, in the Center Time: 7 am to 9:30 am Cost:  – Children 5 and under FREE – Seniors and kids ages 6-11: $6 – Adults 12-64: $10 – Families (immediate): $25 Everyone is invited to the annual community…

  • Easter month at Canterbury’s community church

    Special Services and Events Thursday March 28, 6:45 Tenebrae in the Parish House Friday, March 29, 7 pm in the church, Good Friday Meditation Sunday, March 31, EASTER! Sunrise Service, 6 am at Shaker Village Easter Breakfast, 7-9:30 am in the Parish House Easter Morning Worship, 10 am in the…

  • March: The month of in-between

    Dear Friends, Even though it’s 25 degrees as I write, and in church we’ve just entered the season of Lent, I can’t escape a familiar creeping giddiness. The sap is running, the pussy willows are peeking out, and colorful seed packets are blossoming in the hardware store and the mailbox.…

  • Meet the Candidates on Friday, March 8

    Come hear from your candidates for town offices and the Shaker Regional School Board on Friday, March 8, at 7 pm at the Canterbury Town Hall. You can also participate via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link email dorishampton38@gmail.com before 6 pm on March 8. A recording will be available…

  • Meet two candidates for the Shaker Regional School Board

    Two candidates are competing for one open seat to represent Canterbury on the Shaker Regional School Board; a third is running unopposed for a Belmont seat on the board. All will be elected at-large by voters in both communities. We invited them to introduce themselves here. Jeff Roberts, the Belmont…

  • Two important days in March: Ballot voting and Town Meeting

    Ballot voting for town offices, a series of zoning ordinance changes, as well as open school board seats and the 2024-2025 Shaker Regional School District budget will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at the Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Old Tilton Road, from 7 am to 7 pm. This is…

  • Shaker School Committee Urges Budget Support

    As members of the SRSD Budget Advisory Committee, we are asking voters of Belmont and Canterbury to support the proposed 2024-2025 budget. As established by a warrant article, the Advisory Budget Committee comprises three members of Canterbury and four members of Belmont. This year two members of Canterbury and one…

  • Ballot Voting: Candidates for Selectman

    We asked the two candidates for a single open seat on the town’s Board of Selectmen to introduce themselves to voters. Here’s what they had to say. The winners of voting on Tuesday, March 12, will serve a three-year term. Beth Blair My name is Beth Blair. I am running…

  • Ballot Voting: Trustee of Trust Funds

    The winner of the vote will serve a three-year term. Tom Franco I am running for Trustee of the Trust Fund because I want to serve my community. I want to assist and be part of upholding the integrity and fiduciary responsibilities of this position. For almost five years, my…