New Recycling Program - Anything with a Power Cord!

Henniker Transfer Station announces new Recycling Program entitled "Anything with a power cord".  Now any item that has a power cord may be recycled -- small appliances, electronics, fans, lamps, etc.  Please be aware that items that require a disposal fee will still require that fee i.e. TV's, Monitors, Microwaves and all freon containing items.  Please deposit any of these corded items by the garage door on the end on the recycling building, give them to an attendant or leave them outside the hopper.  Thank you for your participation in this new program.  

Compost & Rain Barrels

The Recycling Committee is, once again, selling composters, kitchen composting pails, and rain barrels.  Get your order in by April 2nd and plan to pick up your items at the Transfer & Recycling Station May 5th-6th, 11am-1pm.  MORE

New England College Events

ONLINE AUCTION:  New England College's second annual online auction begins Sunday, March 4 and runs through Sunday, April 29.The online auction is open to all. Bid on vacation homes, tickets to sporting events, and much more. New items will be added each week. Visit http://nec.maestroweb.com to start bidding!

POETRY:  New England College will host the annual semifinals of the Poetry Out Loud program on Friday, March 9 in the Great Room. The program is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, and encourages young people to explore, learn, and recite poetry. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Please join us for an evening of outstanding presentations by the region's young people.

COMMENCEMENT 2012:  With the advent of spring, New England College has already begun planning for Commencement 2012. Last year's outdoor venue, the first in many years, was a tremendous success for both graduates and their families.  NEC is planning for an outdoor ceremony again this year with the date set for Saturday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Time to Register Your Dog

Dog Licenses Expire April 30th

Any dog 4 months old or older is required by N. H. law to have a current license.  Any adult dogs new to you or new to Henniker should be licensed immediately with the Town Clerk. All licenses expire annually on April 30th.  Owners must present a valid rabies certificate and proof of spaying/neutering, if applicable, at the time of licensing.  Failure to follow this procedure by June 1st will result in a $1.00 penalty for each month the owner is delinquent. The license may be obtained prior to the April 30th expiration date and are available in late January or early February. The fees are as follows:

$9.00  Male/Female

$6.50 Spayed Female/Neutered Male

$6.50 Dogs under 7 months 

$2.00 Senior Citizen (65+ yrs. - first animal only)

Fall Prevention Program for Adults Age 60+

Sponsored by White Birch Community Center and the Visiting Nurse Association (VNS).  Starts March 30th at the Henniker Community Center, 57 Main Street.  Pre-registration required.

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Craft Fair & Flea Market

Fundraiser for the Community Center Activities Committee

 2012 Craft Fair & Flea Market

Henniker Food Pantry Participates in the Feinstein Challenge

March 1 - April 30, 2012

The Henniker Food Pantry is participating in the Feinstein Challenge $1 Million Giveaway To Fight Hunger.  The more donations made to the Henniker Food Pantry - from March 1st to April 30th 2012 - the more of the Feinstein Challenge money we will get! These donations can include cash, checks and food items (valued at $1.00 per item or pound).

Each participating organization will get a percentage of the $1,000,000 in proportion to what is collected - up to $35,000!  So please help the Henniker Food Pantry collect as much of this $1,000,000 as possible!

www.feinsteinfoundation.org

Donations of food may be brought to the Tucker Free Library.

Donations of money may be sent to:  

Henniker Food Pantry, P.O. Box 55, Henniker, NH 03242

Historic District Asks for Support on Warrant Article 4

Henniker voters have an excellent opportunity to preserve and protect three historic, town-owned buildings on voting day, Tuesday, March 13.

The buildings are well known to town residents. They include the Grange Hall (next door to the Tucker Free Library), Academy Hall (used by the Henniker Historical Society Museum on Maple Street) and the Henniker Community Center and Community Park.

The buildings are fine examples of 19th century architecture and deserve lasting protection from undue alteration or demolition. The Grange Hall was built as a Universalist Church in 1882.  Academy Hall was built as the Henniker Academy in 1836.  And the Henniker Community Center was built as a Baptist Church in 1834.

Henniker's Historic District Commission has identified the buildings as historic and recommends incorporating them into the Historic District. Their inclusion in the Historic District will allow the commission to review and approve any proposed alteration to these buildings. The commissioners, comprised of town residents, are volunteers committed to historic preservation and restoration. 

The commission worked with the Planning Board to present an Amendment to the Zoning Regulations for ballot vote. It asks whether to include these important buildings within the Historic District.

We ask for your support on Article 4.

Historic District Commission

   Jon Evans, Chair

   Martha Taylor

   Peter Gilbert

   Arthur Kendrick

   Tom Dunn

   Danielle Bissonette

Important Safety Reminders from PSNH

• SAGGING OR FALLEN LINES:  Customers are urged to stay clear of fallen or sagging power lines and to treat all lines as if they are 'live.'  They should also stay away from downed trees or poles, and report this situation immediately to PSNH at 1-800-662-7764.
• INSTALLING GENERATORS:  In addition, PSNH reminds customers that it is critical for their safety and the safety of line workers who will repair the electrical system that portable generators be installed correctly.  To protect line workers, a generator should only be attached to the house wiring and completely isolated from the utility supply.  Without proper isolation, power that is being generated through the home could also feed into the PSNH electrical system and possibly electrocute a neighbor or a utility worker.  Please take care when installing a portable generator.  For more generator safety tips, visit www.psnh.com 

Henniker Economic Development Committee reaches out to local businesses - Business Roundtable Proposed

In a proactive attempt to reach out to local commerce, the Henniker Economic Development Committee plans to initiate a business outreach program in order to personally hear from members of the Henniker business community.  The first phase of the project will involve hosting a Business Roundtable discussion, which will be held March 21, 2012 at New England College, Simon Center, Room at 5 PM. 

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