Tag: April 2026

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  Next Fair Planning Meeting, Tues., April 21, upstairs in the Parish House, promptly at 6:30pm

  Canterbury Fair Needs Helping Hands Good first meeting that narrowed down some needs heading toward this year’s Fair: Trash Pick Up with Jim Sojka needs a companion younger, able body to help hoist barrels on Fair Day. Road signs, put out and pick up. Signs go UP 
2 days before…

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  Join a Community Conversation on Aging Alone and Caregiving in Canterbury
Thursday, April 23 • 6:30 PM • Library

  In recent years, more of us have been asking: how can we continue living in the town we love as our needs change? And how can we better support caregivers? This gathering will highlight what Canterbury is already doing — from library programs and food collections to “Polished Silver” luncheons,…

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  Annual Townwide Roadside Cleanup Sat., April 18

  If you want to be part of the fun, contact me at mattieandriley@yahoo.com to say what section of Canterbury’s byways you want to clean up. Then get the special blue bags, either from me or the Transfer Station, pick up the litter, (on the organizing day, on a nice weather…

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  Smoke & carbon monoxide detector alert!

  We greatly appreciate the assistance given to us 
March 9th by Fire Chief Mike Gamache and Lt. 
Herbie Batchelder installing up to date smoke and 
carbon monoxide detectors in our home. While we 
have been diligent changing batteries year to year since 1992, ours were very outdated and one needed proper…

• Message from Canterbury Fire Dept.

  With most of the snow pack gone, a reminder to all residents that a fire permit is required for any and all outside burning. Permits can be obtained online at nh.burnsafeamerica.com or by visiting the fire station during normal business hours.  Fire Dept. Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am…

• Note from Assessor’s Office

  The Assessor’s Office has recently mailed postcards to some property owners requesting a brief visit to verify property data following a recent sale or construction project as part of preparing for the Town’s 2026 town-wide revaluation. If you receive one, please consider scheduling an appointment using the information provided. If…

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  Town of Canterbury News

  Thank you to everyone that turned out for both sessions of Town Meeting. Attendance at First Session voting was 392 and for Second session was 159. Our Second Session lasted just under two hours.  We appreciate the thoughtful questions and hope that we were able to answer them all. All…

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  On behalf of the staff and Trustees of Elkins Public Library

  Ted was a beloved member of the Library Family. Years ago, during lunch breaks from the Post Office, Ted would come over to join us for lunch, taking the mail upon his return from the corner of the circulation desk. He was able to tell you how much he needed…

• With heartfelt gratitude

  With heartfelt gratitude, we thank our church community for the love, support, and kindness shown during this tender time following the passing of Edward “Ted” LeClair, former postmaster and a friend to so many. The prayers, cards, and quiet acts of care have meant more than words can express. The…

• April at CUCC

  Monday Bible Study: Gospel of Matthew continues: Mondays at 5pm in the Parish House Chapel.  Wednesday Stillness in the Center: Contemplative Prayer & Meditation: Wednesdays, 7-7:30 in the church.  April 2, Maundy Thursday, 6:45 pm in the Parish House Community Center.  Tenebre is a moving service of shadows, telling the…