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News and Information for the Town of Goffstown
December 2006 - Posts
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In star-studded year, GHS wrestling takes top billing BY MATT STOUT Its championship run defined hard work. It typified the desire to win. And if any Hollywood producers are reading, it made for one heck of a story. In fact, in a year filled with athletic Read More...
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Goffstown shut down after dummy weapon found at suicide victim’s home BY ROD HANSEN Fears of a live hand grenade in a car on Cottage Street brought parts of the village area to a standstill for several hours Thursday, Dec. 21. The grenade proved Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN A fire tore through the Sullivan family home around midnight on Dec. 25, but the kindness of neighbors has kept this from being an entirely black Christmas, family members said. “I’m seeing neighbors I didn’t even know Read More...
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Flood victim gets a new house in time for new year BY ROD HANSEN Like many elaborate gifts, Matthew Poulin’s Christmas present required some assembly this year. But when all the pieces have been snapped together, Poulin will have something he’s Read More...
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Goffstown man part of attention-getting duo BY SAPNA PATHAK When all four of the squash courts at the Greater Manchester YMCA began disappearing as part of a renovation project, Mark Rynearson decided to take matters into his own hands. He had no idea Read More...
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Veteran coach claims ’07 JS squad is the best team he’s had BY MATT STOUT After two one-goal victories – one thanks to an overtime score, another to a shorthanded one – Josh Saball admitted he’d like to win by more. Then Read More...
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Saint Anselm students study with inmates BY ROD HANSEN A group of young women gather to discuss a classic philosophy text, books open and pens at the ready. They ponder the words of an ancient thinker, their professor challenging them toward deeper understanding. Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN About 30 residents of the Lynchville/Danis Park neighborhood of Goffstown gave state and local officials a guided tour of their problems on Saturday, Dec. 16. State Sen. Lou D’Allesandro was among several political figures to join Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN A local case of elderly neglect has led to the state’s first conviction under a law passed in 2002. Danna Folden, 50, of 22 Westwood Drive, Goffstown, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Dec. 14, to a felony charge of criminal neglect in the Read More...
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Generals post strong efforts in season’s first three games BY SAPNA PATHAK Despite graduating three of his best players last season, Wayne Thomson is no stranger to fostering a playoff-caliber team. Thomson, head coach of the John Stark Regional Read More...
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Screamin’ Eagles takes two titles in Florida BY MATT STOUT One of their coaches said her legs were still shaking when the team was called. The other said she was totally relaxed. They both celebrated the best year in Goffstown Screamin’ Eagles Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN Rejecting a citizen’s request that they record their votes in roll-call fashion, Goffstown selectmen recently opted to continue their policy of showing votes as a numerical tally in meeting minutes. Selectman Nick Campasano proposed Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN Goffstown Fire Chief Frank Carpentino left his position a month before his announced retirement date, town officials have confirmed. Authorities have remained tight-lipped about Carpentino’s absence, citing confidentiality rules governing Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN Goffstown selectmen have approved a warrant article that, if passed by voters, would grant limited property tax exemptions for the elderly, though they are still uncertain what effect the break will have on the town’s tax revenue. Read More...
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BY MATT STOUT In its fifth year as a varsity program, the John Stark wrestling team has enjoyed moderate success. And as they enter a season they’re confident will be one of their best, the Generals, though the numbers aren’t quite there, Read More...
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BY MATT STOUT As his team embarks on its first season in Division I, Goffstown wrestling coach Todd Lavallee expects some changes this winter. His wrestlers do, too. The only one that needs to be brought up to speed is the plaque engraver. The jump from Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN The new rotary near Grasmere Store is only one of three planned in town – projects that will total nearly $1 million of town taxpayer funds. The Grasmere roundabout, recently paved, carried a price tag of $420,000. This added 33.6 Read More...
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BY ROD HANSEN New Hampshire lives and breathes politics. From its first-in- the nation primary to its hectic schedule of Town Meetings and deliberative sessions, the Granite State demands that its citizens engage in political debate. A new survey completed Read More...
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