November 2006 - Posts

• Rapid development

  MST’s success surfaces from focus on individual improvement BY SAPNA PATHAK Steve Van Der Beken can’t tell you how many undefeated seasons he’s had. He can’t list how many career wins and losses he’s compiled, nor can he Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2006 12:56 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, Concord, Bow, Bedford, Auburn, swimming

• Improvements for Route 3A

  BY NICHOLAS BROWN With revenue expected from the Wal-Mart and Lowe’s proposed for Hooksett’s west side, the Hooksett Planning Board is hoping to speed up massive improvements to the already congested Route 3A corridor. The board considering Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2006 12:51 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, Road improvements

• Small towns, big drug busts

  BY NICHOLAS BROWN The recent busts of the state’s two largest marijuana growing operations haven’t shocked some area police officials, to whom marijuana and other drugs present constant battles. “It doesn’t surprise me,” Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2006 12:32 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, Pembroke, Candia, Drug bust

• Turnover and out, CHS makes too many mistakes in loss to Salem

  BY SAPNA PATHAK MANCHESTER – For the past three months Salem’s football team has had its share of blowout wins, lopsided losses, last-minute victories and closecall setbacks en route to another crack at reigning Division I champion Pinkerton. Read More... Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:53 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, Manchester

• Hooksett Town Council wants development group

  BY NICHOLAS BROWN With Hooksett’s unprecedented growth in recent years, some residents think an organized approach to attracting economic development is overdue. “There’s been an interest by a number of people over the last year and Read More... Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:35 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett

• Groundwork, Courtyard to become outdoor classroom

  BY NICHOLAS BROWN New life is coming to a Hooksett Memorial School classroom. Volunteers have been doing site work with the goal of transforming the school’s rectangular courtyard into an outdoor classroom, complete with self-sustaining habitats. Read More... Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006 2:54 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett

• Rhode (Island) runners

  Central High boys and girls move on to regional meet BY MATT STOUT The Manchester Central girls and boys cross country teams entered this year’s Meet of Champions on Saturday, Nov. 4, with a ton of goals. It’s safe to they surpassed every Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 1:53 PM by Hooksett Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, Manchester, high school sports

• Pay-as-you-throw back again?

  Trash disposal costs Hooksett $489,000, so town looks to cut costs BY NICHOLAS BROWN Hooksett officials are considering bringing back a waste management program that was trashed four years ago after some fierce opposition from residents. “Pay as Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 1:49 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, trash

• For freedom

  WWII veteran Howard ‘Guffer’ Meserve Jr. survived little-known Black Death March BY NICHOLAS BROWN Howard “Guffer” Meserve Jr. knows what freedom feels like. Howard “Guffer” Meserve Jr. knows what freedom feels like. Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 1:25 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett

• Central earns No. 2 seed, playoff host staus

  Division 1 Football ‘Home field!’ By Matt Stout Staff Writer Following a disappointing last-minute loss to Manchester Memorial last week, the Central High football squad rebounded against another Queen City foe ­ Manchester West ­ Read More... Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 2:10 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett, Sports, Manchester

• Hooksett man lost off MS Mt. Washington

  By Nicholas Brown Staff Writer As of press time, rescue workers were still searching a mile-long stretch of Lake Winnipesaukee for a Hooksett man who fell off a cruise ship on Saturday, Oct. 28. James Sylvestre, 45, fell overboard from the MS Mount Washington Read More... Posted Thursday, November 02, 2006 2:13 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett

• Eighth-graders take on Firefighters Challenge

  By Nicholas Brown Staff Writer Cawley Middle School eighth-graders were all fired up on Friday, Oct. 27, for the 11th annual Firefighters Challenge. The event is designed to build teamwork while teaching students about fire safety and what it takes to Read More... Posted Thursday, November 02, 2006 2:03 PM by Hooksett Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hooksett