Police Week May 12 – 18, 2019

It is with endless gratitude that we thank you for your hard work and dedication to our community!

Cogswell Spring Water Works Water Users

This summer will be a very busy one for the Cogswell Spring Water Works personnel. There are three major projects that will take place in June, July and most likely August that will have a direct effect on the water users in the work areas. The Hall Avenue water main replacement project will include replacing the water main and service lines beginning at the intersection of Hall Avenue and Western Avenue, continuing north on Hall Avenue to the intersection with Prospect Street. While the work is being done the contractor will install a temporary water line to keep the customers in that area in water. There will be times when your water service will be interrupted so the contractor can complete the work. When the contractor hooks the new water main into the existing water main all of Hall Avenue and Fairview Avenue will experience a water outage until they are done. The Western Avenue road and drainage project will also have an effect on the water users from the intersection of Western Avenue to the Oaks. The water main will have to be relocated to accommodate the new drainage structures. The water will be off while this is being done. The Rush Road work and Drainage replacement project should have little effect on the users.  The affected water users in the work areas will be getting a letter from Cogswell Spring Water Works as soon as the start dates are known.

The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day

The Henniker Lions Club will hold their Annual Fun Run honoring Sgt. Russell Durgin on Sunday June 2, 2019. All funds raised by the Lions Club 5K are returned to the Henniker community and other charitable initiatives to support those in need. Some of those charitable initiatives include: • Sgt. Russell Durgin Memorial Fund • Vision and Hearing Screenings • Eye Glass Recycling • Henniker Fuel Assistance • Educational Scholarships & Donations ·  Henniker Community Garden supporting Henniker, Hopkinton, and Warner Food Pantries ·  And many more! To register visit: http://www.lightboxreg.com/henniker-lions-club-eye-run-5k-run-walk-2019?... Team Registrations: When registering your team $10 per registration will go to the Henniker community cause of your choice (email hennikerlions@gmail.com (link sends e-mail) with any questions). $15 of your registration goes back to the Henniker Lions Club to support our community and Lions Club Charities & Initiatives Team Russ – In Memory of Sgt. Russell Durgin: Team Russ was formed in memory of Sgt. Russell Durgin, who was killed in action serving his country in 2006. This Team is open to the public and if you sign up for Team Russ 100% of your registration fee goes to fund the Sgt. Russell Durgin Memorial Fund.

Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest. Sunday, August 18, 2019 Take the Henniker Chili Challenge! Local restaurants face off in the professional chili-making category, while dedicated home chefs from New Hampshire and beyond go toe-to-toe for best amateur chili chef. You get to sample as many of the nearly 40 chilies as you can throughout the afternoon (and cast your Peoples’ Choice award vote) while enjoying the fest’s offerings, including: Car Cruise In, KidZone, live music and Vendor fair featuring more than 20 specialty food and craft purveyors. Children 12 and under: $6, Adults: $12. Noon to 4:30 PM., Pats Peak Ski Area, 686 Flanders Rd., Henniker. Sponsored by the Henniker Rotary Club to benefit local, regional and international charitable and humanitarian services. For more information and to download a chili maker or vendor application go to: www.chilinewhampshire.org .

Azalea Park

Ron Taylor and Scott Diaz

HISTORIC ARCH REPLICA IS INSTALLED AT AZALEA PARK   The iconic arch, which was replicated by Cohen Steel and stored at Michie Corporation over the winter, was installed on Monday with the help of Ken Murphy and his crane from Henniker Crushed Stone. Scott Dias of the Henniker Chamber of Commerce oversaw the installation, along with the help of Ron and Martha Taylor, who donated the funds to have the arch built and installed. The site was prepared by Eastern Valley Landscaping, LLC., which has been doing the hardscaping of the new entrance to Azalea Park. It was very exciting to watch the arch go into the ground! At last!! As one can see, many people have donated their talents and equipment to make the new and safe entrance to Azalea Park come alive. We have overcome many obstacles, but have found the right people to come up with the solutions. While preparing the foundations for the arch, a huge granite boulder sat directly in the way. One phone call for help was made to Steve Connor and the boulder was plucked from the ground!! This has truly been a community project. We urge you to come by the park and see how beautiful the entrance is becoming and how it will enhance the center of Henniker.

During Veteran’s Day weekend last fall, Nate Kimball of Valley Excavating regraded the very steep and unsafe entrance to Azalea Park. Now that spring has arrived, Jon Pruit of Eastern Valley Landscaping is working to complete the final hardscaping of the entrance. That includes the installation of an entry patio, the kiosk, the arch replica, steps down to the path and boulders to stabilize the slope. The progress is very exciting to see for the many folks who have donated to this project over the past two years! Planting the bushes will be the last step planned for mid-May. We are looking forward to an opening celebration when the new and safe entrance to the park is completed. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 th at 1:00 pm.

Ron Taylor and Scott Diaz

Scott Diaz, Ken Murphy and Ron Taylor

Ron and Martha Taylor

TOWN OF HENNIKER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

We are grateful for all the courageous men and women who have served and died for their country and for the families who support them.   Memorial Day Parade When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM Parade route: Starts at Cogswell Memorial School and goes around the square to Circle Street, then back up and ends at the Angela Robinson Bandstand   Following the parade: Free ice cream for the kids   Chicken BBQ at Community Park (fundraiser for students from HCS raising money for their trip to Washington, DC Veterans who would like to march or ride in a vehicle, please meet at 9:30 AM at the Cogswell Memorial School. For more information contact Gregg Champlin at 303-9054. For additional information, please contact the Henniker Fire Dept. at 428-7552.

How to retire an American Flag: If you need to dispose of a damaged or tattered American flag, you can drop your flag off at the Town Hall or the Transfer Station. For more information, please contact Gregg Champlin at 303-9054.

HENNIKER KICKS OFF THE SUMMER SEASON WITH A BLUES AND BREWS FEST

HENNIKER- A truly special event is in the works to kick-off the 2019 Henniker Summer Concert Series, Tuesday evening, June 11 th -the town’s first Blues and Brews Fest in Community Park beginning at 6:00 PM. From 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Henniker Brewery will offer samples of five of its most popular brews for a modest price of $1.00 for a 4-oz taste or $5.00 for a flight of six 4-oz. tastes. This will include their newest brew, Bicentennial Cream Ale, based on a 200- year old recipe and created to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of the opening of New Hampshire’s State House. Beer samples will be offered in a tented area of the park and only be available until 7:30 PM. You must show a valid ID acknowledging you are over 21 in order to enter the Beer Tent and purchase tickets for the Beer Sampling. All adults are limited to a maximum of six tastes.  On stage, beginning at 7:00 PM is BAZA Blues Band, winners of the 2017 Granite State Blues Challenge. BAZA celebrates the tradition of the guitar and harmonica duo, performing hip shaking, toe tapping original and traditional Delta and Piedmont style blues. The duo features Doug Philbrook, resonator guitar and vocals and Geof Goodell, harmonica and vocals. Their live shows keep audiences entertained with their dynamic instrumental interplay, gritty, soulful vocals, stories and “bluesocology” of the music and the musicians that gave birth to the early blues. On their 2017 CD release, “Reeds, Strings, Blues & Rags”, they perform traditional country blues songs that seem right at home with the tradition that inspired them. According to Doug Sloan, Metronome Magazine, “BAZA proves themselves to be one of the Granite State’s treasures”. Roger Plourde, Board of Directors, Granite State Blues Society notes, “Through their gift for storytelling and knowledge about the rich and interesting history of blues music, a BAZA performance makes for a wonderful evening of ‘edutainment’ “. Join us on Tuesday evenings all summer. All concerts are free (although donations to the Town of Henniker are welcome) and take place at the Angela Robinson Bandstand on the grounds of the Community Center on Main Street (in case of rain, moving indoors to the Community Center). Bring a chair, spread a blanket, visit a local restaurant or have a picnic supper on the lawn and join your neighbors and friends in this community-building event at our bandstand. The complete summer schedule is available on the Town of Henniker website: www.henniker.org . For more information, contact hennikerconcerts@henniker.org

Gary Dempsey Named Principal at John Stark Regional High School

May 9, 2019—Henniker, NH —SAU 24 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore has announced the appointment of Gary Dempsey as Principal at John Stark Regional High School effective July 1, 2019. This appointment follows a thoughtful, comprehensive search conducted by a committee comprised of students, faculty, and board members.  Mr. Dempsey comes to John Stark from Pelham High School where he served as principal for the past three years. Prior to working in Pelham, he was an assistant principal at Central West in Manchester and then assistant principal at Bedford High for nine years.  “Gary comes to us with a solid administrative background,” said Superintendent Tacconi-Moore. “He impressed everyone with his student-centered focus and we’re excited to have him join our SAU 24 team.” Gary Dempsey is a graduate of the University of New England with a BS in Special Education. He spent 13 years in the classroom assisting students with various educational challenges. He later completed his Master of Educational Administration from Rivier University. Throughout his career, he has been active in youth sports for all ages, including coaching lacrosse at the college level. He currently serves on the NH Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) council participating on various committees. Mr. Dempsey is also a supporter of the arts within schools, often assisting students, faculty, and parents with theater programs.                He lives with his wife, Donna, in Manchester. They have two grown children. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: rbzax@comcast.net