Tag: May 2024

• Please consider a donation to support the newsletter

  The costs of bringing you the Canterbury Newsletter increased substantially last year, largely because of a 24% increase in our mailing costs. Printing costs increased too — but that’s because we’re getting more and more content for the newsletter, which we welcome. The newsletter is supported by a combination of…

• Students, apply for your Canterbury Fund scholarship before May 31!

  The Canterbury Fund is a charitable trust, administered by the trustees of the Canterbury United Community Church, who also act as trustees of the Canterbury Fund. The Canterbury Fund is primarily funded through the Canterbury Fair. The Declaration of Trust of the Canterbury Fund, as amended, states that: “The purposes…

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  Thanks to all who cleaned our roadsides!

  A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Townwide Roadside Cleanup! The weather gods helped melt the snow, it didn’t rain, and as a result, our roadsides look fabulous. As a result of the awesome article placement in April’s newsletter, more than a dozen new participants signed…

• Thanks to Evan Hauptman for his service

  The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office will be closed Wednesday, May 8, for training. They will also be closed, along with the Town Office, on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Evan Hauptman, a valued member of our Highway Department, resigned in April to pursue a career as a self-employed contractor.…

• Housing, Land Use are topics of May meeting

  The Canterbury Planning Board will be presenting the Master Plan draft chapters on Housing and Land Use at a public hearing in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, May 14, starting at 6.30 pm, with refreshments as before. The board thanks everyone for participating over the past years as the work…

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  Your interest in town doings is great to see!

  It is gratifying to see that the videos of Selectboard meetings posted by Edgar Rivera, on YouTube Libertad Press NE, have been getting 200+ views! Equally satisfying to be stopped at the Elkins Library, the Canterbury Store, or the Transfer Station by neighbors who have questions about something they saw,…

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  For adults only: Palette & Pour

  The Parish House Presents: Palette and Pour — a Canterbury-centered activity at the Parish House on Friday, May 17, from 6:30-8:30pm. This nighttime event is adults (21+) only and is perfect for a kid-free date night, catch-up time with friends, a Mothers Day gift, or more. The night will bring…

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  Spring into action with the help of the Garden Club

  The Canterbury Garden Club is open to all! We have had a wonderful year of sharing and learning garden techniques. If you are a new or experienced gardener, or just love putting your fingers in the dirt, you’ll love the folks in this working club. No fees. No frills. Just…

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  It’s spring ~ so it must be time for another Polished Silver luncheon!

  Join us for a spectacular Spring Polished Silver luncheon on Wednesday, May 22, from 11 to 1 at the Parish House! All Canterbury seniors are kindly welcome to a luncheon of salads and sandwiches, good conversation and much joy! Please contact Mindy Beltramo at 603-731-8091 or mindy.beltramo@gmail if you are…

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  Cloverbuds go from plants to citizenship

  In April, the Canterbury 4H Cloverbuds learned about plants. First, we learned about the parts of a plant, and what plants need to grow. Then the Cloverbuds got to taste different vegetables that are different parts of plants. Cloverbuds tried carrots (roots), celery (stem), spinach (leaf), cauliflower (flower), pumpkin seeds…