Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Well Done, Kent Ruesswick

The Canterbury Cemetery Trustees would like to express their appreciation to Kent Ruesswick (Cemetery Sexton and Selectman) for his time, effort and craftsmanship.
Canterbury Farmers Market Annual Meeting Is Jan. 10

If you are a Canterbury Farmers Market member, you are officially invited to the annual meeting and potluck supper, Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the Parish House. Bring a dish to share and it’s helpful (but not necessary) to bring a plate and cutlery for yourself as well. We will gather…
Looking to Run for Office in Canterbury? You’ll Need to File By Feb. 2

The regular Selectmen’s meetings will be Monday, Jan. 8 and 22. The Town Office is closed on Monday, Jan. 1. Monday, Jan. 19, is a federal holiday. The Town Clerk will be closed but the Town Office will be open. The Town Clerk’s Office will also be closed on Tuesday,…
This January, You’ll Find a Warm Winter Welcome at Elkins Library

A daily calendar and list of programs and events can be found at http://www.elkinspubliclibrary.org or on Facebook or Instagram. Our open hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to 7 pm, and Saturdays, 9 to noon. We will be closed Monday, Jan.…
Strength and Stretch Classes Continue at Canterbury Parish House

Strength and Stretch classes continue at the Canterbury Parish Hall on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 10. These are free classes and individual participants can work at their own pace. Classes are led by experienced participants and modifications are made for those who can’t do floor exercises. Extra…
Holiday Generosity: Food Pantry Provided More than 10,000 Meals in November

In November, Loudon Food Pantry gave out enough food to 282 individuals for them to prepare 10,626 meals. Of these people, 147 were age 60 and older (52%), 59 were age 18 or under (21%), and 76 were between those ages (27%). Thanksgiving Boxes: We handed out 65 Thanksgiving Boxes…
Update on the Treasure House at the Transfer Station

The Treasure House at the Transfer Station has been open since June. We have tried to have it staffed and open from 9 to 3 on Saturdays. This winter, during January, February and March, we hope to have it staffed and open from 10 to 2. The Treasure House is…
4H Pancake Breakfast Draws a Crowd

On Dec. 2, Santa’s 4H Pancake Breakfast drew 110 friends and neighbors to the Parish House to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast! The Canterbury Cloverbuds had lots of fun crafts for kids to make and a great time was had by all. Thank you everyone for coming out…
Quakers Offer Alternative New Year’s Eve Celebration

If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic alternative on Dec. 31, the Quaker Meeting invites you to an Alternative New’s Years Eve Game Night at the Quaker Meetinghouse from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Families welcome. Bring your favorite games, finger food and/or bubbly beverage to share, and a friend! Come…
Canterbury Community Power: Rates Dropping Again

We won’t know the new default energy rate for Canterbury Community Power (CCP) customers until the Community Power Coalition Board establishes it on Dec. 28, but coalition leaders have said it will once more be lower than those of Unitil and Eversource. New six-month default energy rates (February-July 2024) will…