Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Remembering David Gillis

Sept. 21, 1935 — Jan. 21, 2025. Dave Gillis was a Canterbury resident from 1993 to 2025. His only roommates for those 32 years were his Australian shepherds, one or two at a time. He provided a wonderful home for each-and-every one of those dear dogs. Dave grew up in Manchester,…
March at CUCC

March 5, Ash Wednesday (Lent begins) Meditation and Prayer at 7 pm in the church. March 9, Annual Meeting at 11:15 in the Parish House. Watch your email for the agenda and the 2024 Annual Report. Morning Worship every Sunday at 10 am in the Church. Open and welcoming to…
Letter from Pastor Becky

Dear Friends,Walking Henry early Monday morning, after 24 hours of Sunday snow, I was surprised by a bald eagle. It was catching the stiff west wind blowing across the Robert Fife Conservation Land. The morning sun was still low enough that it lit up the underside of its wings and…
Candidates Forum

Candidates Forum,Thurs., March 6, 7pmCanterbury Town Hall Come and hear your candidates for Canterbury Town Offices and the School Board.Sponsored by the CanterburyCitizens for Democracy Below are comments from the two Canterbury candidates for School Board. Come to the Candidates Forum to hear more! The Belmont School Board candidates were…
HERBS – Their Culture, History & Lore, Feb. 18, 6:30pm, Parish House
Parent’s Night Out, Feb. 22, Hosted by 4-H Rascals
New Town Website is Finally Here!

It’s finally here! In the 2024 Town Meeting, Canterbury voted for Warrant Article 19 to approve expending $10,000 to create a new website for the Town. Several bids were evaluated and the contract went to hasOptimization, a local Canterbury web development company. After many months of work, consulting with residents and…
School Budget Deliberative Session

A deliberative session for the 2025-2026 school budget will be held on February 6 at Belmont High School beginning at 6:00 pm. All warrant articles will be considered at this session. There will be opportunities for explanation, discussion, and amendment ofeach article. The conclusion of each article will result in…
Art from the Heart Valentine’s Gift Market

Sat., Feb. 8, 10am-2pm, Town Hall In collaboration with the Elkins Library, this community celebration showcases the quality crafts-manship of local artisans, including Kathie Fife Fine Art, Wild Berry Farm, Canterbury Soapworks, and HallaDraws. Join us for a celebration of art and connection! Discover unique handcrafted gifts that are perfect for…
Fish & Game Webinar Series FREE

NH Fish & Game is offering a free, 4-part webinar series,Feb. 5 – March 19 to share ways that people can support wildlife and habitat conservation. The sessions will cover:1) Protecting Important Wildlife Habitats2) Wildlife Corridors & Road Crossings3) Wildlife & Habitat Considerations for Trails4) Community Engagement for Wildlife &…