He’s been called “Doctor,” “Representative,” “Senator” and “Mr. Rausch.” But he’s ready for one more title – “Grandpa.” Longtime public servant Jim Rausch, R-Derry, this week announced his decision not to seek reelection to the New Hampshire State Senate. The…
April 22 is Earth Day, the annual event when we’re reminded to think about where we live. Not our town or even our country, but Planet Earth. Outdoor celebrations and political speeches all have their place, but the message we…
The Abbott Court/Central Court town-owned properties were reviewed by the Town Council. Acting Town Administrator Larry Budreau provided an historical perspective on the parcels, which were purchased for potential redevelopment in 2006, 2009 and 2013. “The area has access to…
Michael Gendron misses the Derry he knew, and he wants to bring it back. Gendron is the founder of Take Back Derry, an organization dedicated to restoring the quality of life that was the reason people moved to Derry. And he…
The Derry Cooperative School District has received one response to its Request for Proposals (RFP) for evaluating the district’s space needs, and will ask that responder to trim the projected cost. Superintendent Laura Nelson reported on the process at the…
The Derry Highway Safety Committee will recommend three town roads to the Town Council for “striping,” while doing a traffic count in the spring on three more. Alan Cote, Derry superintendent of highway operations, discussed the striping and traffic count…
In an unusual public-private partnership, the Derry Heritage Commission and the First Parish Church will work together to continue to preserve the church, an historic treasure important not only to Derry but to Derry and Londonderry’s parent community in Northern…
Beverly Donovan has looked at Southern New Hampshire through multiple prisms: as a Realtor, as a School Board member, as a Chamber of Commerce member, as a resident of a small town. She brought her expertise and her observations to…
While the Derry Cooperative School District is proposing a budget lower than both last year’s approved budget and its default budget, residents at the Jan. 21 public hearing implored them to cut even more, including the possibility of closing a school.…
Pinkerton Academy’s new Headmaster will be a man with New Hampshire roots and global influence. The Board of Trustees announced Thursday. Jan. 23, that Griffin Morse will assume the role of Headmaster upon Mary Anderson’s retirement this June.
