VFW Post 1617 Commander Isaac Miller and U.S. Congressman Chris Pappas lay a wreath at the grave marking six fallen Derry soldiers at Forest Hill Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 17, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony. Local Boy Scouts also…
By Alex Malm During the Dec. 13 Derry School Board meeting, a motion to suspend the rules regarding public comment led to a discussion of whether or not the policy should be modified.“I thought a lot about our policy BEDH,”…
Department and their families gathered at the Derry Municipal Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14, for a Recognition Ceremony where five officers were promoted in rank and four new officers were welcomed to the department.Police Chief, George Feoli, was officially sworn…
Members VFW Post 1617, American Legion Post 9 and Boys Scout Troops 98, 402 and 405 placed over 70 wreaths at the markers of veterans at Forest Hill Cemetery in Derry on Saturday, Dec. 17, during a Wreaths Across America…
By Alex Malm For a number of recent Derry Town Council meetings, residents and supporters of the Derry Rail Trail have been urging the council help convince the state revert back to a plan that would construct a tunnel under…
About sixty brave souls dove into the frigid water of Beaver Lake in Derry on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10, to help raise funds for the First Baptist Church Food Pantry. Residents participating in the event were young and old alike,…
Staff at the Taylor Public Library held three trips on the Polar Express last week and had young participants enjoy a train ride to visit Santa. The annual event had children board the train set up in the center of…
By Alex Malm The Derry School Board heard a presentation from Pinkerton Academy leadership during their Nov. 29 meeting in regards to the new tuition rates for next year.It was explained during the meeting that the Board of Trustees approved…
Members of the Derry Garden Club held their final meeting of the year on Friday morning, Dec. 2, and also conducted the groups annual Greens Workshop. Each year members bring in clipping from their yards and ensemble holiday wreaths, swags…
Shea Fitzpatrick, 4, was excited to be able to have a chat with Santa Claus at the annual Very Derry Holiday celebration on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 26. Families were able to have their pictures taken with Santa at the Adams…
