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SPRING 2013 - NEWS ARCHIVES

• High School Art Exhibit in downtown Henniker opens May 31st

• Summer concert lineup announced.  Tuesday night concert series starts June 18th.

• Water Testing and Flushing May 13-31, 2013

• Kids & Dog Safety workshop, Saturday June 1st at 3:00 PM

• Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED Wednesday May 8th, 2013 for training.

• The Tucker Free Library will be CLOSED Tuesday, May 21st through Saturday, May 25th, 2013 for renovations. 

• May 2013 Town Newsletter

• Memorial Day Events Expand to include Concert and Family Fun Day after Parade

• Volunteers Needed for NEW Trails Committee

• Home Energy Saving Workshop co-sponsored by Henniker Energy Committee

• Students Help Conservation with Salmen- Buehler lot

• Free business workshop:  Putting Your Business on the Digital Map

• Teen Center CLOSED 4/12/2013 due to poor weather

• Rabies Clinic, Sat. 4/13

• Community Clean Up, Sat. 4/13

• Kite Day, Sun. 4/28

• How To:  Cleaning Green (and Cheap) Workshop, Fri. 4/26

• Lego Engineering & Mindstorm Camps coming to Henniker this Summer - Register now at the Athletic Committee  website!

• Transfer Station CLOSED Sunday 3/31/2013

• Employment Opportunity, Part-Time Office Assistant

WINTER 2012/2013 - NEWS ARCHIVES

• Voting results (includes the winners of write-in campaigns) 

• Tax Rate Announced for Year 2012

• Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED Tuesday 3/12 to man the voting polls

• Town Voting Day is Tuesday 3/12/2013 7am-7pm.  See samples of the ballot here.

• Town Meeting is Saturday 3/16/2013 at 1pm.  See the Warrant here!

• Are You Talking to Me?  The Language of Dogs and Cats Wednesday, 3/27/2013 6:30 PM at the Tucker Free Library!

• On town water?  Check out the required "Consumer Confidence Report" for Cogswell Spring Water Works 2013

• March E-Newsletter

• 2012 Town Report now available online.  Click here for PDF-version!  NOTE:  Paper copies will be available for pickup at Town Hall starting March 5th.

• Job opening:  Truck Driver / Laborer

• Town Voting Day is Tuesday, March 12th 7am-7pm.  See samples of the ballot here!

• Town Budget (MS-6) and Town Warrant (posted 2/20/2013)

• Henniker’s Supervisors of the Checklist will be meeting at Town Hall on Saturday March 2 between 11:00-11:30 AM for voter registration and corrections. This is the last day for Supervisors to accept voter registration. No applications or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session, until Election Day, except as provided in RSA 659:12. RSA 654:8, ll

• Indoor Flea Market March 23rd.  Reserve a spot!

• Town offices will be CLOSED Mon. 2/18 in honor of President's Day

• Zoning Board decides in re-hearing of Forster's Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shoppe

• February 2013 E-Newsletter

• Proposed Zoning Changes to be voted on Tues. March 12th

• Hazard Mitigation Meeting

• Town offices will be CLOSED Monday Jan 21st in honor of Civil Rights Day

• Orders for Compost Bins, Rain Barrels, Kitchen Pails & Compost Turners due March 15, 2013

• Free workshops on renewable energy sponsored by the Henniker Local Energy Committee:

  • JAN 17, 2013 - MICRO-HYDRO POWER

  • JAN 24, 2013 - WEATHERIZATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  • FEB 7, 2013 - SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC & HOT WATER

• What actions can the Town undertake to make us safer from disasters?  BE INVOLVED WITH HAZARD MITIGATION!  Interested?

• January 2013 Newsletter

• Conservation Land Project Completed

• Proposed Zoning Changes to ED District

• 2013 Voting Opportunities for Henniker Residents

• Transfer/Recycling Center HOLIDAY HOURS

• Town Offices will be CLOSED Dec. 24-25, 2012

• New Town Administrator Hired

• Preschool Story Time (now 2 days a week!)   WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS at the Tucker Free Library 10:30AM:  Join other preschoolers and parents for an hour of stories, songs, and crafts.  Meet other parents while listening to children stories.  Each week is a new theme, so no two weeks are the same!  No need to sign up, just come on in. 

• December E-Newsletter

• Town-wide holiday events

• The Holidays in Henniker . . . check out all the community events here!

FALL 2012 - NEWS ARCHIVES

• November 2012 E-Newsletter

• Election results for Town of Henniker

• Town Administrator Search Committee meeting rescheduled to Tues. 10/30/2012 6pm at Town Hall

• Town Hall will be closing at 3pm today, 10/29/2012

• Public comments accepted until 4pm 11/26/2012 on Water Quality Certification for Pats Peak's expansion

• Public invited to educational fieldtrip on riverbank stabilization on Sat. 10/13/2012

• October E-News

• Voting Details for Nov. 6th General Election

• Food Pantry Hopes to Feed 70 Families with Thanksgiving Food Drive - Donations Due November 9th

• Bids due 11/2/2012 at 2pm for replacement of Wastewater Dept. Generator

• What's Your Vision of New Hampshire's Future? SHARE YOUR IDEAS!

• Youth Basketball  - Registration extended to 10/13/2012.  Coaches needed!

• Selectman Watman Passes Away

• Bids for Printing of Annual Report due 10/26/2012 2pm

• Antique Appraisal Day coming to Henniker this Sunday, 9/30/2012!

• Music on Main Street is this Saturday, 9/29/2012!

• Employment Opportunity - Town Administrator Opening

• Cheerleading Registration Deadline for Kindergarten through 8th Grade is October 15th, 2012

SUMMER 2012 - NEWS ARCHIVES

• Voting Results for Town of Henniker, State Primary Elections

• Zumba on hold until October

• Help Wanted - Part-time Finance & Administration Assistant

• September E-News:  Part 1 and Part 2

• John Stark the Only NH High School to Receive Healthier US School Award

• Water Dept. Update - Western Ave. Paving

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Sat. 10/27/2012 9am-1pm

• Sign up for Town Basketball Program by October 1st Deadline

• Attention 7th & 8th Graders ... Teen Center Now Open on Friday Nights!

• Voting details for the NH Primary on Tuesday, 9/11/2012

• School Opens Wed. 8/29/2012

• Supervisors of the Checklist will Meet 9/4/2012 for Final Changes

• Martial Arts for Adults

• Music on Main Street 9/29/2012

• French Pond Bacteria Posting is Lifted 8/16/2012

• Pre-School Story Time at Tucker Free Library Now Offered Twice a Week

• Western Ave Road Closure

• Employment Opportunity, Crossing Guard

• West Nile Virus Detected in New Hampshire for the 2012 Season

• French Pond Posted for Bacteria

• RFPs due 8/17/2012, Energy Improvements to Building Envelope at Highway Dept.

• Local Artists & Crafts People Wanted for High School Fall Market

• Pig Roast Fundraiser for Henniker Food Pantry

• NEW - Senior Project Youth Soccer Camp 7/30-8/3/2012  5-7PM

• Employment Opportunity, Part-Time Recreation Director

• Special Area Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 14th, 2012 at 4PM on Pressing Community Health Needs - Adults and Teens Invited (CORRECTED DATE)

• Volunteers Wanted

• July 2012 E-News

• Proposals for Painting of Academy Hall due 7/27/2012 2pm - Addendum added 7/9/2012 NEW

• FROM THE HEALTH OFFICER:  Lyme Disease Facts

• Scenic byway forms 501(c)3

• Town offices will be CLOSED Wed. July 4th in celebration of Independence Day

• Senior citizens can cool off at WBCC

• Help Wanted at the Food Pantry

• Summer story time at the library, Wednesdays 10:30am thru July 18th, 2012

• Important Medicaid meeting in Concord, June 27th, 2012

• June E-Newsletter

• Teen Center closed for the summer

• FROM HENNIKER POLICE:  Dealing with Bears in Residential Areas

• Time to register for the 2012 Fall Youth Soccer Program.  Registration deadline is June 30th!

• 3 Land Parcels go to Public auction on June 9th, 2012

• U.S. Senator Ayotte to hold office hours at Town Hall, Friday 5/18 3:30-4:30pm

• Extra Zumba class added for Saturday mornings!

• May E-Newsletter

• Registration for Summer Youth Soccer Camp is now open

• Memorial Day events

• Town Clerk's office will be CLOSED on Wed. 5/9/2012 for training

• Archery classes at the Community Center starts Friday, May 4th, 2012

• Summer concert series starts June 19th, 2012

• Starting May 1st 2012, the Transfer Station will be open on Tuesdays till 8pm.  Check out the new summer hours.

• April E-Newsletter Special Edition

• Sealed Bids Due 4/16/2012 at 12noon for Highway Equipment

• The Transfer Station is CLOSED Sunday April 8th, 2012 for Easter

• April E-Newsletter

• 2011 Town Report PDF-version now available here (or pick up a paper copy at Town Hall)

• Economic Revitalization Zone Announced on Old Concord Rd.

• Archery Classes starting April 9th, 2012!

• Zumba is coming to the Henniker Community Center!

• Rabies Clinic April 14th, 2012 2-4pm

• A Gigantic Yard Sale/Flea Market Will be Held on March 31, 2012 inside the Henniker Community Center from 8:30 am - 2 pm.  There will be more than 17 tables filled with treasures!  DETAILS

• Henniker Business Roundtable Event to be held March 21, 2012

• NEW Recycle anything with a power cord!

• Time to register your dog!

• New England College News

• FOR SALE Compost Bins and Water Barrels

WINTER 2012 - News Archives

• Rabies Clinic April 14th, 2012 2-4pm

• A Gigantic Yard Sale/Flea Market Will be Held on March 31st, 2012 inside the Henniker Community Center from 8:30 am - 2 pm.  There will be more than 17 tables filled with treasures!  DETAILS

• Results from 3/13/2012 Voting Day

• TODAY IS VOTING DAY 7am-7pm at the elementary school gymnasium.  Vote for elected officials, zoning changes and JSRHS budget.  TUE 3-13-2012

• Henniker Business Roundtable Event to be held March 21st, 2012

• NEW Recycle anything with a power cord!

• TC/TX Office will be CLOSED Tuesday 3/13/2012 for election day

• Time to register your dog!

• New England College News

• The 2011 Annual Report is now available at Town Hall (3/2/2012)

• FOR SALE Compost Bins and Water Barrels

• Supervisors of the Checklist will Meet Saturday March 3rd 11-11:30 for Changes to the Checklist

• Planning Board announces:  School Impact Fee is eliminated for all new dwelling units

• Warrant & Sample Ballot Posted (What you will vote for on 3/13 & 3/17)

• Fall Prevention Program for Adults Age 60+ Starts March 30th, 2012.  Pre-registration required

• Town Offices will be CLOSED Monday 2/20/2012 in honor of President's Day

• Craft Fair / Flea Market looking for vendors for March 31st, 2012!

• Softball, Baseball & T-Ball sign ups - now through the end of February 2012

• Tucker Free Library announces a variety of family-oriented activities during February vacation!

• Proposals for Transfer Station Hauling due March 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 PM

• Food Pantry takes on Feinstein Challenge March 1 - April 30th, 2012.  Donations needed!

• Request for Bids due Feb. 24, 2012 at 2pm for Boiler Replacement at the Henniker Waste Water Treatment Facility

• Planning Board Announces Proposed Changes with Explanations to the Zoning Ordinance for March 13th Ballot Voting

  • All Proposed Changes with Explanations

  • Sign Ordinance Proposed Changes

• TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MON. 1/16/2012 IN HONOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS DAY / MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

• Henniker VOTING RESULTS for NH Presidential Primary Election

• 2012 Voting Opportunities for Henniker Residents posted

• Come out & VOTE in the NH Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday Jan. 10th, 2012

• Planning Board to hold public hearing on proposed changes to Town's Zoning Ordinance on January 11th, 2012

• Presidential Primary Election to be held Tuesday, January 10, 2012

• January 3rd, 2012 7:00-7:30 PM - Supervisors of the Checklist available

• Special Transfer Station Hours thru January 1st, 2012

• TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2012

• Important Dates for 2012 Town Meeting (PDF Version)

FALL 2011 - News Archives

• TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND

• Special Transfer Station Hours thru the Holidays

• Transfer Station HOLIDAY HOURS

• TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 23-26TH, 2011 AND JANUARY 2nd, 2012

• January 3rd, 2012 7:00-7:30 PM - Supervisors of the Checklist available

• Presidential Primary Election to be held Jan. 10th, 2012

• Come bid farewell to Officer Neil Martin upon retirement - Thursday Dec. 15th, 2011 at the Community Center 3-5pm

• Important Dates for 2012 Town Meeting (PDF Version)

• PRESS RELEASE - Town of Henniker Building Energy Study Released

• Cookie walks, holiday fairs, art & farm markets, live music, Santa visits,  children activities and more. . . this weekend in Henniker!

• Live Fire Training Exercise Scheduled for 12/4/2012

• Winter Harvest Indoor Farm & Art Market at NEC, 12/3/2011 1-4pm

• Release of the Safe Routes to School Report

• Notice to Voters:  Presidential Primary Election to be held Jan. 10, 2012, 8am-7pm at Henniker Community School Gym

• Town Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting Announced

• Town Departments are closed Friday Nov 11, 2011 in honor of Veterans Day

• Free Confidential Memory Screenings at WBCC, Nov. 15th, 2011

• NEC HarvestFest Saturday, Nov. 12th, 2011  2-5pm

• Tax Rate Announced

• Food Pantry looking for 62 Thanksgiving Meal Donations

• Health Officer announces Free Breast Cancer Screenings for NH Women

• Health Officer announces Prescription Drug Take-Back / Disposal Oct. 29, 2011

• Youth Basketball - Signups, Evaluations & Clinics

• Halloween Events  (Trick-or-Treat hours are 10/31/2011 5:30-7:30pm)

• PT Job Opening - Office Assistant deadline is 10/26/2011

• Youth basketball sign-ups now open!  (evaluations for 5-8th Grade will be on Oct. 24, 2011)

• Energy Audit Report on Town Buildings now available REPORT  APPENDIX

• Town Offices CLOSED Columbus Day Weekend & Monday (10/8-10/2011)

• The Supervisors of the Check List for the Town of Henniker will be holding a session for addition and correction to the checklist on Friday, October 14, 2011 between 7:00-7:30pm.  In addition to registering new voters, October 14, 2011 is the last time registered voters may change their party affiliation prior to the Presidential Primary.

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Sat. 10/22/2011 9am-1pm at the Highway Dept. on Ramsdell Rd.

• Police Chief Announces a Way to Get Critical Announcements via Email & Text Messages

• Community Ctr. sponsors a Halloween party with Kathy Lowe

• Participants sought for NH Listens - Conversations on Outdoor Recreation 10/5-6/2011

• Letter from State DOT re: Roadway Signage

• Music on Main Street is Oct. 1st!, 2011

• Flu Clinic Coming to Henniker October 3rd, 2011

SUMMER 2011 - News Archives

• Participants sought for NH Listens - Conversations on Outdoor Recreation 10/5-6/2011

• Letter from State DOT re: Roadway Signage

• Flu Clinic Coming to Henniker October 3rd, 2011

• Martial Arts OPEN HOUSE Friday eve (9/16/2011) at Teen Center

• Job Opening - Police Officer, Full-time

• Music on Main Street is Oct. 1st, 2011!

• Community Ctr. Activities Committee offers dance, martial arts and archery starting early September

• 9/11 Memorial Concert presented by Henniker Congregational Church in honor of Henniker's Fire Department and Rescue Squad  - Sat. 9/10/2011 at 7pm

• Town Hall is CLOSED Monday, Sept. 5th, 2011 for LABOR DAY

• Job Fair on Sept. 8th, 2011 in Concord

• Yard Sale for the Historical Society on September 10th, 2011

• Important Dates for 2012 Town Meeting

• Note from Emergency Mgmt. regarding Storm Damage

• After Storm Update - Craney Hill Road

• Hurricane Irene Storm Information

• August E-News now available

• Job Opening - Town Administrator, Resumes accepted till 2pm 9/2/2011

• 12-week Martial Arts Class for 5th-9th Graders Starts Sept. 20, 2011

• Economic Development - Search for Committee Members

• RFQ for Winter Heating Fuel due 9/2/2011 4pm

• Cupcake Contest (autumn theme) entry forms due 9/15/2011

• WBCC announces out-of-town trips for August

• Request for Bids due 8/19/2011 12noon - Cummins Generator Set

• Employment Opportunity:  Part-time Police Officer & Crossing Guard

• Looking for announcements to post on the Outlook

• NEC sirens will be tested at 12 Noon on Friday, July 22nd, 2011

• Firework questions?  Click here for Henniker ordinance, prohibiting Class C fireworks 

• Town Office will be closed Monday July 4th, 2011 in honor of Independence Day

• New Summer Camps announced.  Check out the Outlook!  JSRHS basketball camp, soccer camp, theatre program, etc.

• Vendors & Crafters Wanted for Music on Main Street

• Volunteers Needed for town committees, commissions & board.  Applications due Wed. July 27th, 2011.

• ATTENTION SENIORS - WBCC is opening a "cooling station" at the Senior Center till 5:30pm Mon-Friday (summer 2011).  Call 428-7860 for info.