March 2008 - Posts

• Auburn considers its own school

  BY TOBY HENRY The defeat of a two-town middle school to serve Auburn and Candia has left Auburn to evaluate a possible new school proposal on its own while Candia officials say they’re done making plans for now. In Candia, the past five years have Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2008 3:48 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Auburn, Candia, Merrimack Valley, Middle School, School

• Auburn says ‘yes’ to public kindergarten

  BY TOBY HENRY Residents approved the town’s first public kindergarten and town budget of $4,218,251 during the final annual Town and School District meetings March 14 and 15. The voters’ decision to approve the SB2 official ballot voting system Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 4:33 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Auburn, Merrimack Valley, Kindergarten, school district, budget

• Auburn leaves traditional Town Meeting behind

  BY JENN McDOWELL Aside from electing their town officials, Auburn voters also decided whether to go to an official ballot style of voting on town matters and school matters. In an overwhelming vote, it was decided the town and school district would now Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008 3:49 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Auburn, Merrimack Valley, School, voting, Board of Selectmen, SB2

• Auburn votes on change to official ballot law

  BY TOBY HENRY The March 11 vote on establishing Senate Bill 2 official balloting is getting a mixed review as residents weigh increased voter participation vs. the traditional meeting and discussion format. “Less than 200 people last year voted Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 05, 2008 4:20 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Auburn, Merrimack Valley, School, SB2