Tag: February 2025

• Update from Canterbury Community Power Committee

  We hold our meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. In December, we had the pleasure of Sarah Brock, from Clean Energy NH, join our meeting! She shared a lot of valuable information that will help us going forward. We continue our search for Generation Grants for Renewable Energy Generation,…

• Meet FOEPL – Friends Of Elkins Public Library

  We are a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to support the Elkins Library. We raise funds through member dues, events, and campaigns. Then, we vote on purchase requests from library staff. Last year we gave nearly $6,000 to support a variety of programs! Beyond fundraising, members of FOEPL also maintain the…

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  February is “Love Your Library” Month!

  SCHOOL VACATION WEEK SUPERHERO TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER:Wed., Feb. 26 at 5:30pm. Join us for a special story time with your stuffed animal. We will read some stories and tuck them in for a sleepover with Harold. On Thurs., Feb. 27 at 10am, come back to pick upyour stuffy dressed as a…

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  CES News

  I am honored to share the history of the beloved Shaker Tree mural at Canterbury Elementary School, a timeless symbol of community spirit that continues to resonate even 30 years later. This mural, now a cornerstone of pride for the school, was created through the collective efforts of students, staff,…

• Town of Canterbury News

  OFFICE CLOSED: Town Office and Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office will be closed on Mon., Feb. 17th for Presidents Day. PUBLIC HEARING: The Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2024 Budget on Mon., Feb. 3, at 6:00pm at the Meeting House. KNOW before you GO: The proposed budget…

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  Thanks to Penacook Rescue Squad

  They pick us up and get us there and make sure we are stable along the way!Ongoing THANKS to Canterbury Fire Dept. and Penacook Rescue While many residents of town are familiar with our excellent Canterbury Fire Dept. and first responders, perhaps not as many are aware that if you need…

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  Canterbury Fire Dept. Member Recognition

  Canterbury Fire Dep. Member Recognition, Monday, March 3 Fire Chief Michael Gamache & Canterbury Fire Department will be hosting the third annual member recognition ceremony on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1830. Family, friends, and townspeople are encouraged to join us for a brief ceremony recognizing the volunteers who serve…

• Speaking of History…

  There are two known official town histories of Canterbury; the first, written by James Otis Lyford, was published in 1912. It records the history from 1727, our charter year, until 1912. A digital copy is available at the Canterbury Historical Society website https://canterburyhistory.org The second town history, written by Kathryn…

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  Canterbury Shaker Village Awarded$2.5 Million Grant to Reimagine Visitor Experiences

  Canterbury Shaker Village has received a $2,500,000 grant from Lilly endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will support the Village’s reinvigoration of its on-site and online interpretive experiences to emphasize the history and culture of the Shaker faith at the core of its visitor engagement…

• Treasure House Extended Hours

  The Treasure House will be open Saturday, February 8th from 9 to 4. Regular 10- 2pm shifts resume in March (unless we can recruit more volunteers). Consider joining the fun! It’s only 1 shift a month and you get first pick of the incoming treasures. Stop by and take a…