New Town Administrator

We welcome Thomas Yennerell to Henniker Town Hall as our new Town Administrator.  Thomas comes with sixteen years of experience as a Town Administrator and Town Manager.  Mr. Yennerell was the Town Administrator in Mancos, Colorado for over six years and also Town Manager in West Rutland Vermont for ten years. He holds a Bachelors degree in economics from Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania and is a member of the International City Managers Association.  Mr. Yennerell is scheduled to start on January 7, 2013.

Conservation Land Project Finished

The Henniker Conservation Commission is pleased to announce the completion of a year-long project to conserve two important areas of town-owned land.  The first area, protected with a conservation easement held by the Piscataquog Land Conservancy, is the Colby Little Brook forest off Colby Hill Road.  This remote 112 acre parcel has wonderful wildlife habitat and sits between two other conserved properties providing a protected wildlife corridor for the future of close to 500 acres.  

The other, an easement encompassing three lots held by Five Rivers Conservation Trust, protects 75 acres of scenic land along two sides of Warner Road.  This area is distinguished by wetlands and large rock outcrops covered in spectacular sheet lichen.  The easement protects a portion of Brown Brook and ensures that future generations of Contoocook Valley ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Riders will be able to enjoy the existing trail that runs across the southern lot.  The Warner Road easement, which incorporates the Preston Memorial Forest at its center, will be called the Watman Conservation Area in honor of the late Henniker Selectman Tom Watman who was instrumental in gaining town support for the project. 

Both projects are funded by the town's Conservation Fund.  Following the vote in support of the project at last year's town meeting, the Conservation Commission found land trusts interested in holding the easements, had the lots surveyed, and shepherded the project through to the final signing of documents and transfer of funds to the town.   Along the way the Commission received tremendous assistance from the Highway Department crew who dismantled and hauled away several cabins, outbuildings and derelict vehicles from the lots and the Transfer Station Crew who recycled as much of the metal as possible and disposed of the rest of the debris.  Additional assistance came from John Stark students Garrison Gage and Mike Caplan who assisted in painting the boundary lines of all 4 lots.  

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Henniker Winter Farmers' Market

Every Thursday 4-6 PM

at the Congregational Church on Route 114 (Maple St.), Henniker NH

Henniker has access to fresh, local food year 'round! The Henniker Community Market is indoors for the winter at the Parish Hall. Products include organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, heritage breed pasture-raised pork, free-range poultry, farm fresh eggs, goat cheese, jams, jellies, granola, artisanal breads and fresh baked goods of all shapes, sizes and varieties, local wine, handcrafted woodworking, dog bones and treats, and more!

Learn more on our website: www.hennikercommunitymarket.com.  Like us on Facebook for regular updates: www.facebook.com/hennikercommunitymarket 

From the Assessing Department 

• Abatement applications are due by March 1, 2013 
• Exemption/credit and current use applications are due by April 15, 2012

Application forms are available in the assessing office Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30  Abatement applications are also available at www.nh.gov/btla/forms/index   

Cindy Marsland
Assessing Technician
Town of Henniker
603-428-3221 x 2 

• Men's Breakfast on Sat, Jan. 5, at 7:30 am in the parish hall.

• Free Community Dinner on Sunday, January 20, at 5pm in the CCOH parish hall. (attached flyer)
• Our New Life Thrift Shop has new hours on Thursday.  Shop hours are: Monday 10 -2, Wednesday 1 - 5, Thursday 3:30 - 6:30,  Friday 10 - 2, Saturday 10 - 1

More info at (603) 428-3747 or www.hennikerchurch.org  

The New Harvester Market participated in the 10th annual Henniker Chili Festival on August 19th. Dawn Bedard's Harvester Chili won the 1st place Judges Award in the restaurant category and Pete Adamo's 'hot' table design won Best Presentation in the restaurant category.

Save the Date and 

Pull Together a Chili-Making Team!

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Announcing the 11th Annual Henniker Rotary Club FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN! Chili Fest, Sunday, August 25, 2013. Gates open at 12:30 PM. Awards ceremony, 4:30 PM. Come to eat or come to compete! Amateur and Professional Chili Makers Wanted. Go to www.chilinewhampshire.org to download a chili maker or vendor application. Sign up on our Facebook page for breaking information on this year's event. Proceeds benefit local, regional and international service and humanitarian projects sponsored by the Henniker Rotary Club including scholarships for high school students going on to post secondary education, grants to local non-profits, community improvement projects and international relief efforts. For more information, contact Mary Krotzer, mskrotzer@yahoo.com or 603-560-6279. 

Fitness Boot Camp Starts January 8th!

Lose weight, inches & body fat UNIQUE and FUN workouts for ALL fitness levels.  Our Fitness Boot Camp is designed to encourage personal improvement and goal achievement in a supportive and encouraging group setting. You compete only against yourself, but work with others for the very best results!

   Our Fitness Boot Camp program offers fitness instruction, nutritional tracking and coaching, motivational training and unique, fun, energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Get started now and have fun while losing weight, toning those muscles, increasing your endurance and gaining self confidence! In just eight weeks, you will notice an increase in your energy, strength and endurance, and decreases in your body fat and inches.

    Our Fitness Boot Camp is based on the cross training philosophy providing our students with the best possible workouts.  Our Fitness Boot Camp will prevent exercise boredom, keep the body guessing to stay clear of the dreaded "plateau."  The 8 week session is comprised of 5 different exercise styles.  Fat Burning, Core, Balance, Strength and Circuit Training.   

SCHEDULE:

Session begins January 8, 2013

Every Tuesday 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

LOCATION:

Henniker Community Center

57 Main St, Henniker (Parking is behind the center, off Crescent St.)

PRICE:  8 week session / 8 classes - $90

DISCOUNT: must show ID

• $10 off for NEC Staff and Faculty
• $20 off for NEC Students

Xbox Kinect

TUESDAYS at the Tucker Free Library 3-4:30PM

Looking for a place to hang out with your friends?  Come play Xbox Kinect at the Tucker Free Library! Every Tuesday from 3 ? 4:30 for all school aged children.  Six games available for unlimited  fun!  This is a free event with no signing up required, just come right over after school.   

Preschool Story Time   

Voting Opportunities 2013 

Deadline to Submit a Warrant Article for High School

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Persons wishing to submit a warrant article for inclusion in the 2013 John Stark Regional School District Warrant must submit such warrants to the School Board, or one of its members, no later than January 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM.

Public Hearing for Proposed Zoning Amendments

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

7:00 PM at Town Hall.  Public Hearing on proposed Zoning Amendments to Chapter 133 Zoning Regulations, for the 2013 Town Meeting.  DETAILS

Public Hearing for Proposed 2013/14 High School Budget

Thursday, January 10, 2013

7:00 PM at John Stark Regional High School, Library Room.  The regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM and then recess for the public hearing.

First Day to File for Candidacy for Elected Positions

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

First date in which candidates for public office (town & school) may sign up with Town Clerk or SAU Office.  See page 2 for a list of openings.  The deadline for filing is 5:00 PM on Friday, February 1, 2013.  Filing must be done at Town Hall (for town positions) or at the SAU office (for school positions).

Last Day for Filing for Elected Positions

Friday, February 1, 2013 5:00 PM

Last date in which candidates for public office (town & school) may sign up with Town Clerk or SAU Office.  See page 2 for a list of openings.  The deadline for filing is 5:00 PM.  Filing must be done at Town Hall (for town positions) or at the SAU office (for school positions).

Last Day for Town Selectmen to Accept Petition Warrant Articles

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

For Town Warrant.  Last day for 25 or more voters or 2% of the voters, whichever is less, to apply to the Selectmen to include a warrant article (per RSA 39:3).

Public Hearing for Town Budget

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

TENTATIVE DATE, SELECTMEN TO CONFIRM

6:30 PM at the Henniker Community Center.   Public Hearing per RSA 32:5.  Discussion and review of proposed 2013 budget.

Session I, Deliberative Session for High School

Thursday, February 7, 2013 7:00 PM

at John Stark Regional High School, Cafetorium.  Can amend articles before they go on the ballot.

Deadline to Submit a Warrant Article for K-8 School

Monday, February 11, 2013

Persons wishing to submit a warrant article for inclusion in the 2013 Henniker School District Warrant must submit such warrants to the School Board, or one of its members, no later than February 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM.

Public Hearing for Proposed 2013/14 K-8 School Budget

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

for the Henniker School District at 7:00 PM at Henniker Community School, Library Room.

Voting Day

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Henniker Community School Cafetorium.  Ballot voting day for all elected officials (both schools and town) and planning and zoning amendments.  Ballot voting for High School budget and articles (Session 2).

Annual Meeting, K-8 School

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

7:00 PM at Henniker Community School Cafetorium.  Annual Meeting to vote for Henniker Community School (K-8) Budget

Annual Meeting, Town

Saturday, March 16, 2013

TENTATIVE START TIME OF 1PM, SELECTMEN TO CONFIRM TIME

1:00 PM at the Henniker Community School Cafetorium.  Town Annual Meeting to vote for Town budgets and warrant articles.