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INFORMATION CENTRAL

LOCATION

Henniker’s Community Park and Center is located at 57 Main Street.  Municipal parking is located behind the building off Crescent from Rush Road.

CENTER & PARK USAGES

The Community Center is the main level of the building.  This is available for the town to host community events and residents can rent this level pending availability. 

This function room has handicap access, rest rooms, and electrical power to organize events for large groups.  Private reservations must complete a Rental Agreement and may be arranged through Peter Flynn.  The Committee welcomes any event suggestions that may benefit our community; please contact any of the members (see below for list of members) for consideration.

The Teen Center is in the lower level of the building.  This center is operating with volunteers and donations.  It is chaperoned by at least 2 volunteers per evening with activities such as ping-pong, pool table, air hockey, TV with game system and VCR/DVD player, as well as an assortment of games in the cabinet for peers to hang-out and interact in a safe environment.  Drinks and snacks are available for .50¢ each.  All visitors & volunteers must adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Currently, our group of volunteers includes H.C.C.A.C. members, Henniker residents, and NEC students working towards keeping this center running with interests that build our community. 

*Additional volunteers are needed*

>>>We are looking for adults to volunteer their time once a month during the school year.  This would include selling snacks and drinks, supervising the activities, and tidying up at closing.  Contact Shawna Mitchell at '428-7356 or at : agmitchell@mcttelecom.com for more information and a Volunteer Application packet. 

These 2 levels in the building are managed by:

This committee is responsible for organizing, collaborating, and maintaining community events/functions that help bring us busy folks together and an opportunity to relax and meet others from our beautiful and peaceful town.  As you can see by the list above, there are numerous openings available for those who would like to contribute to your community.  Please contact any of the Committee Members for more information.  Application review and approval is done by Peter Flynn and Town Selectmen.

 The Community Park is the front outside area of the Community Center on Main Street.  This area is overseen by Peter Flynn, Town Administrator.  In 2006, The Angela Robinson Band Stand was donated to the town by, Walter Robinson, as a tribute to his wife’s community commitment.  Angela organizes the Summer Concert Series that will play at the bandstand during the months of June through August and Henniker’s Farmers Market will gather at the park during months of July through October.

HISTORY

The mission of Henniker’s Community Center is to support a common location where all generations from the town of Henniker can come together to play, learn, and grow to build a stronger community.

The conception of The Henniker Community Center began as a gracious gift from the Masons, an organization, who are major founders of the Schriner’s Burn Center in Boston, Massachusetts.  With the gift of this building and the funds from the trust of Edna Dean Procter, left to the town of Henniker, we were able to renovate the building.

Our society is moving at an unprecedented rate.  We are dealing with world conflicts and decisions that past generations have never faced.  We believe that together, as a community, we can enjoy activities and have fellowship that will provide an environment where we can all build strength in our togetherness and enhance healthy growth in our community.  Our current drive is to incorporate each and every available resource our community may have to offer so that we may realize our mission.  Through community education and recreation, health and wellness, arts and youth activities we invite all of Henniker to invest in a happier, healthier tomorrow.