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Bow explores options for composting waste 
05-18-2023 7:16 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In an effort to reduce the amount of solid waste headed to landfills, the town of Bow has recently started to explore sustainable options for composting food waste.Inspired by a successful pilot program in New London, the recycling and solid waste...


New director at Hopkinton library 
05-18-2023 7:13 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Throughout her 15 years of service, Donna Dunlop has steered the Hopkinton library through various challenges, including a rebuilding project after fire sparked by lightning and navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic.Dunlop, who is set...


Community listening session in Bow and Dunbarton school district falls short of expectations
05-16-2023 6:05 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Eleana Colby, a newly elected Bow select board member and parent of five children, left a community listening session on possible changes to the state’s minimum standards for education last week feeling disappointed as it fell short of expectations.“I...


Hopkinton school board considers new class size policy for student achievement
05-15-2023 6:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In an effort to increase transparency and support student achievement, the Hopkinton School Board is considering implementing a class size policy for the school district.The policy, which has never been formally implemented before, aims to provide...


New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Nicolopoulos to step down 
05-12-2023 10:35 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos will not be seeking reappointment after his current term ends, according to a statement from the Governor’s Office.Nicolopoulos, who also serves as a Bow select board member, was appointed by...


Hopkinton explores ways to improve waste management
05-04-2023 8:08 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In an effort to cover hauler and tipping costs,  Hopkinton is considering new measures to boost participation in the town’s pay-by-bag program and match bag prices with those of neighboring municipalities.“We are looking for an option that hasn’t been...


Concord city leaders urged to advocate and support multicultural communities 
05-02-2023 5:12 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In the three years that Charm Emiko has been reserving a room at the Concord community center to work with children as part of her organization, Project STORY, she has never faced any availability issues or been unable to secure a classroom.However,...


Hampstead Hospital best site to replace Sununu Youth Services Center
04-28-2023 5:06 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

After evaluating potential locations, a state-commissioned firm has recommended Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility as the best site for replacing the Sununu Youth Services Center.The new facility will serve as a secure and...


Frustrations about beaver dam removal – and new human-made dam – boil over in Bow
04-26-2023 4:58 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Bow residents have once again found themselves entangled in an issue over beaver dams, following the construction of a dam at a town-owned pond, this time not by beavers but by local residents.This comes after a beaver dam removal last year on...


Sides disagree over bill adding landfill siting regulations
04-25-2023 8:05 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Environmentalists and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services are at odds over a proposed bill aimed at improving landfill safety regulations.While environmentalists are in favor of the bill, they are pushing for changes to be made...


Friday night event: A night of stargazing and Native American storytelling
04-20-2023 9:46 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum are partnering for a second time to host an event featuring Native American storytelling and stargazing in Warner, giving attendees an opportunity to explore the stars through an...


Concord school board member, 23, awarded Truman Scholarship  
04-17-2023 5:23 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Concord school board member and undergraduate student from the University of New Hampshire, Jonathan Weinberg, has been named as one of the recipients of the 2023 Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the nation’s highly regarded scholarship for students who...


Bow school board votes to keep controversial book “Gender Queer” on library shelves
04-15-2023 11:00 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

After months of discussion and review, the Bow school district in a unanimous vote has decided to keep the controversial book “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe on the high school’s library shelves.Navigating gender dysphoria, self-discovery and sexuality...


Concord approves 10-year solid waste contract with Casella, transitions to automatic collection system
04-11-2023 3:27 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

With a new 10-year solid waste management contract with Casella Waste Systems approved by the City Council on Monday evening, the future of recycling remains uncertain for the city.The existing contract with the company includes no additional cost to...


New committee in Bow to address cell coverage issues
04-10-2023 10:39 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In response to the town’s poor cellular coverage, the Bow selectboard has established a committee to develop a wireless communication plan. This comes after a warrant article that aimed to set up a committee to design a cell tower coordination plan...


Solid waste debate: To burn or bury?
04-09-2023 8:15 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

With limited space and rising costs to bury trash in New Hampshire landfills, burning solid waste to generate energy is often hailed as a better environmental option.However, there’s a tradeoff – burning trash typically costs less, and frequently...


Hopkinton farm makes it easier for you to compost – one bucket at a time
04-07-2023 2:12 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

At Hopkinton’s Work Song Farm, a sustainable approach to farming has taken root through the use of household food waste. Every day, residents in town and nearby areas drop their white buckets filled with food scraps which are then turned to compost to...


DES supports SB 61 to reexamine landfill setback regulation, opposes all other landfill related bills
04-05-2023 4:39 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Among the proposed landfill safety legislation circulating through the State House this session, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services supports only one bill.Senate Bill 61, which has earned DES’s support, gives the agency the...


New Hampshire Liquor Commission and Jack Daniel's partner to promote glass bottle recycling with "Bring Back Jack" program
04-02-2023 6:00 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission and Jack Daniel’s have partnered to launch “Bring Back Jack,” a recycling program to promote sustainability and address supply-chain disruptions. The initiative promotes glass bottle recycling and aims to raise...


New owners hope to build on community connection at Hopkinton Village Store
03-28-2023 6:52 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

After three years of running the Hopkinton Village Store, owners Allison and Will Castelot have bid farewell to the market that has become an integral part of the community and are selling the business to new owners with a similar mission.The...

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