October 2006 - Posts

• Lynchville/Danis Park residents still struggle months after flooding

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer To show the need for improvements to the Lynchville/Danis Park section of town, resident Tom Gurski brought a glass of water to the Oct. 23 selectmen’s meeting. The water was the color of iced tea, with particles swirling Read More... Posted Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:46 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown, Merrimack Valley, Kids & Family, Political, Health & Fitness

• No budget increases, says Goffstown Selectman Caprio

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer The desire to keep tax rates stable has caused at least one selectman to advocate freezing increases in Goffstown’s budget. “I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, and I’m of a mind to go with level Read More... Posted Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:45 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown, Merrimack Valley, Political

• Carpentino steps down; Goffstown deputy fire chief says Carpentino took too many ‘beatings’

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer After a three-year tenure often plagued by controversy, Goffstown Fire Chief Frank Carpentino announced his retirement to selectmen on Monday, Oct. 23. Carpentino said he will work until the end of this year. Although Carpentino Read More... Posted Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:44 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown, Merrimack Valley, Political

• GHS hosts lunch for senior citizens

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer As guests turned out in unprecedented numbers for the annual Senior Citizens Luncheon at Goffstown High School on Saturday, Oct. 21, event organizers had to think quickly to accommodate the crowd. About 100 seniors were expected Read More... Posted Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:43 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown, Arts, Merrimack Valley, Kids & Family, senior citizens

• Two Goffstown soldiers should soon be returning from Iraq

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Seven months after watching their soldiers leave for combat in Iraq, some local families are expecting a homecoming within the next few weeks. Family members of Jeremiah Leibrandt and Lloyd Mackenzie say they believe their Marines Read More... Posted Friday, October 20, 2006 11:31 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown

• EDC criticized

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Before Goffstown’s Economic Development Council can broaden its definition, some residents want to see proof the council has achieved its current objectives. A handful of residents attended a public hearing during the Read More... Posted Friday, October 20, 2006 11:29 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown

• Selectmen suggest cuts in fire, police, other departments

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Seeking to trim $2.5 million off next year’s town budget, Goffstown selectmen began by suggesting cuts in upcoming capital expenses. Kicking off budget deliberations at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, selectmen advocated Read More... Posted Friday, October 20, 2006 11:27 AM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown

• Goffstown Library ready to expand parking lot

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Two items in the Goffstown Capital Improvements Program totaling $277,000 would allow for the purchase and construction of a new library parking lot, library officials say. Set over two years, the projects include $212,000 in Read More... Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 5:34 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown

• Homemade bomb found at Maple Avenue Elementary School

  By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Goffstown police said a pressure bomb found behind a local elementary school was probably placed there as a prank. Officer Katherine Walsh was on patrol at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, when she saw an object smoldering Read More... Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 5:33 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown

• Pumpkins, scarecrows - fall’s here!

  Goffstown’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta, New Boston Scarecrow Contest take place Oct. 13-15 By Rod Hansen Staff Writer This jack-o-lantern from Junior Girl Scout Troop 724 is one of several creatures haunting the center of town for the New Read More... Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 5:32 PM by Goffstown Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Goffstown

• Peace is the point

  Weekly vigil protests war in nonviolent way By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Local peace activist group Neighbors Advancing Nonviolence counted a nationally known figure among its ranks on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire Eugene Robinson Read More... Posted Friday, October 06, 2006 2:38 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown, Merrimack Valley

• Kindergarten at last!

  Glen Lake School welcomed its first students on Monday, Oct. 2 By Rod Hansen Staff Writer Capping off a process many believe began two decades ago, the Glen Lake School opened to become the town’s first public kindergarten. Approximately 100 kindergarten Read More... Posted Friday, October 06, 2006 2:35 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Goffstown, Merrimack Valley