Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Please join us in honoring a Canterbury Revolutionary War patriot

The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the opening stage of our country’s fight for independence as patriotic citizen-soldiers fearlessly fought the British regulars at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Later that spring, our town history records that George Shannon and 13 additional townsmen left Canterbury to…
Selectmen plan 2024 budget hearing

The selectmen will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget on Monday, Feb, 5, at 6 pm at the Meeting House. The proposed budget and warrant articles are posted on the town website and at the town office. The selectmen will also meet on Monday, Feb. 26, for…
Historical Society elects new officers ~ and offers thanks to two long-time leaders

The Canterbury Historical Society Board of Trustees elected new officers for 2024! President – Ron Routhier Vice President – Jeff Leidinger Recording Secretary – Fred Brewster Corresponding Secretary – Sandy Scripture Treasurer – Mary Ann Winograd The board sends a big thank you to our outgoing president, Bob Scarponi. The…
Remembering Jean Dockray (Carr)

Jean Dockray (Carr) of Loudon, NH, 64, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous 3-year battle with Glioblastoma. She was born in Stoneham, Mass., on Jan. 24, 1959 to Claire B. Dockray (Donovan) and John E. Dockray of Tewksbury, Mass.…
4H Rascals officers bring devotion to their duties

Joy Potter, board member from Merrimack County 4H, was present at the Jan. 8 Rascals meeting to present club members with certificates for their years in 4H. In this picture, club officers participate in a ceremony where they acknowledge the importance of being devoted to their official duties. From leading…
Cloverbuds find there’s nothing like playing with food

At our January Cloverbuds meeting, the children loved playing with their food! We worked on food art at this meeting to help prepare members for the upcoming Merrimack Valley 4H Food Show. Cloverbuds made teddy bear toast, bugs on a log, and other one-of-a-kind creations with healthy food options like…
There’s something for every grade in CES arts program

Arts Integration at CES has continued this school year, allowing classroom teachers to collaborate with the visual arts teacher to achieve curricular goals and to promote learning through, about and with the arts. Here are a few highlights from this year: In late October, CES students in 3rd, 4th, and…
Seed Library seeks volunteer seed-packers!

Help us get the Seed Library ready for 2024 by joining us for a seed-packing session! Monday, Feb. 12; 11:30 am to 3 pm Thursday, Feb. 15; 11:30 am to 3 pm Saturday, Feb. 24; 9 am to noon Come to the Library Conference Room during these hours and spend…
2 chilly months, 3 hot Events in Elkins Speaker Series … plus our regular programs!

On Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 pm in the Town Hall, Steve Blunt presents “Liberty Is Our Motto! Songs and Stories of the Hutchinson Family Singers.” Originally from Milford, the Hutchinson Family Singers were among America’s most notable musical entertainers for much of the mid-19th century, with songs advancing social…
Shaker Village hosts snowshoe race!

The Delta Dental Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns to the Canterbury Shaker Village on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10 am. Participants choose either a two- or four-mile course. If we don’t have snow, then we will use trail sneakers instead. The registration fee of $25 will be…