Monadnock Region 2018-2019 PROFILE a Resident, Relocation and Visitor's Guide to Keene & Southwest New Hampshire

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Monadnock Region 2018-2019 PROFILE A Resident, Relocation and Visitor's Guide to Keene & Southwest New Hampshire

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PUBLISHER Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce EDITORIAL CO-EDITORS Marcia Passos-Duffy Christine Hadlow CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lisa Cook Christine Hadlow Hank Knight John Kondos Tony Paradiso Marcia Passos-Duffy Phil Suter Jack Wozmak PROOFREADING Betty Andrews PHOTOGRAPHY Cheshire Career Center Elegant Rose Studios Ken Hathaway Steve Hooper Howard Printing, Inc. Scott Hussey Beth Pelton DESIGN Howard Printing, Inc. THANKS GKCC would like to thank members of the community who told their stories: Join the Greater Keene Antonia Andreoli Zach Luse Sarah Barkhouse Karen Lyle Ritu Budakoti Reagan Messer Chamber of Commerce Jarvis Coffin Jim Murphy Dianna Costello Michael Petrovick Yves Gakunde Eli Rivera • Build your business connections Shane Gormley James Rousmaniere Peter Hansel Nikki Sauber • Increase your business visibility Vanessa Helgerson Carmelina Stella Adam Kossayda Ken Stewart • Improve your business knowledge Milena Lima Jamie Trowbridge • Connect your business to the community Profile Magazine is a publication of the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce and is distributed throughout 48 Central Square, Keene NH 03431 the Monadnock Region. Phone: (603) 352-1303 Fax: (603) 358-5341 The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is organized to advance the commercial, industrial, [email protected] educational, cultural, recreational and general welfare of Keene and the surrounding area. Copyright © 2018/19 Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. No part of this www.keenechamber.com periodical may be reproduced without written consent. The publishers assume no responsibility for any mistakes in advertisements or editorial. Statement/ opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect or represent those of the publishers or editors. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce disclaims all responsibility for omissions or errors. GKCC also provides tourist and relocation information.

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THE MONADNOCK REGION: THE COOLEST PLACE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

reetings … and welcome! GWe’re very pleased to bring you this edition of the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce Monadnock Profile Guide and hope that you’ll find the information both interesting and useful. When I travel outside the region — whether in other parts of New Hampshire, around New England, or in other parts of the country — I often tell people, “it’s the coolest place you’ve never heard of.” In some ways, of Scott Hussey course, we like it like that. We like that we’re a little isolated, a little quieter than the city and suburbia, and a little off the beaten track. And yet we’re an easy distance from Boston, New York, Hartford and even Montreal. We’re right in the center of New England. It’s the best of both worlds.

We have a long tradition of advanced manufacturing and other Bill Gnade high-tech employers; entrepreneurship; several outstanding colleges and GKCC Staff, left to right: Nancy Bishop, Phil Suter, Christine Hadlow, universities; excellent healthcare; a vibrant arts, culture and culinary Deb Hathaway, Phyllis Custer scene; and some of the most beautiful scenery, wildlife and recreational opportunities anywhere on earth. We’re mostly Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Celtics fans, although the occasional Yankees, Cubs or Steelers fan is spotted (and we welcome the rivalries). We’re humble, and we’re proud. We argue a little — just go to About us a town meeting — but we do it respectfully and collaboratively. We come together when a conversation is needed, and we work together to The Greater Keene Chamber participates improve something we think is already pretty good. We are a community of communities — each with its own history and character, and all with in many civic, business and social initiatives things in common. Whether you’re visiting here, going to school here, working here, or throughout the Monadnock Region. already live in Keene or one of our beautiful surrounding towns, you may have heard people say things like, “there’s just something about the place … I can’t put my finger on it exactly, but it’s a special place.” he Greater Keene We help engage member So, as you turn the pages ahead, you’ll see that we’ve asked people who live here to share their thoughts about what makes the Monadnock Chamber of organizations in the public Region the place in which they’ve chosen to be. We expect you’ll sense Commerce, Inc. policy arena by informing a thread of commonality in their stories. And we expect — whether is organized to and educating them about you’re visiting for a few days or weeks, or coming to experience our many Tadvance the commercial, the issues that most affect our outdoor activities, or coming to school here, or moving here for a new job industrial, educational, region’s ability to be “open for or to raise a family or settling into retirement here — that you’ll start to cultural, recreational and business” and competitive. We understand what we’re talking about. Visit our shops and restaurants. Experience our artists and general welfare of Keene and are “at the table” when issues performers. Drive or bike around our downtowns and our back roads. Go the surrounding area. We are discussed and participate in for a hike. Paddle in a kayak. Or just go for a walk. We may be the coolest help member organizations follow-up actions. place some people have never heard of, but now you know. thrive in whatever they do by In addition to our own It is impossible to cover everything there is to know about the offering social and networking projects, we participate in Monadnock Region in this publication. So, if you’re curious about events, such as Business After many city and regional civic, something, ask us. Hours and the Annual Gala, business and social initiatives. All are welcome here! and enhancing their marketing We are in the economic reach through our highly development business, focused trafficked website, newsletter, on promoting member Phil Suter email marketing and event organizations, promoting President/CEO sponsorships. issues awareness and The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce promoting the region.

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Ask about our WHAT IS A CHAMBER EXCLUSIVE NO QUESTIONS OF COMMERCE? ASKED WARRANTY A Chamber of Commerce is a local organization of businesses that exists to further the interests of businesses and to help keep the local community strong. Business owners in towns and cities form these local groups to work together for the benefit of the “Great Service!” 603-354-7801 business community. 1,000s of custom window covering solutions, including A Chamber of Commerce is not a government body or shades, blinds, shutters, draperies, and accessories from institution, and it has no direct role in the writing and passage of laws and regulations that affect businesses. Local Chambers work on the local and regional level to bring the business community together to develop strong local networks and business-to-business Serving all of Southwest NH, the Upper Valley, Central & Southern VT exchange. They also work with business members and their Check out our website at www.budgetblinds.com/keene local governments, such as their mayor, city council and area or email us at [email protected] representatives to develop pro-business initiatives. CHAMBER HISTORY This isAnn Henderson Interiors The first Chamber of Commerce on the American continent was in New York City and was established in 1768 in order to organize against British taxes on trade. The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce (GKCC) was founded much later, in 1904. Our Chamber is typical in that local businesses pay dues to become members, and a board of volunteer directors sets policy, oversees finances and determines the direction of the organization. They also donate their time and expertise to contribute to leadership and fundraising projects. The board hires the Chamber president, who leads and oversees staff and volunteers in and ahinteriors.com • 603-357-7680 • 6 West Street, Keene, NH around our office, which serves as a tourist information center and base of operations at 48 Central Square in Keene.

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WHY ARE WE NEW KNOWN AS THE ENGLAND ‘MONADNOCK’ 10 things REGION?

VERMONT MAINE TO LOVE Monadnock, which comes originally NEW About Life in the HAMPSHIRE from the Abenaki Native American Monadnock Region word for “mountain that stands alone,” MONADNOCK is now a standard geological term REGION for any singular mountain that rises MASSACHUSETTS above the surrounding plain. There are several “monadnocks” around CONNECTICUT the country—ours is often referred

RHODE to as the “grand monadnock.” This ISLAND area has a rich cultural history and a tradition of providing inspiration for the works of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain Community Spirit: As you will see from the Local Agriculture: “Pick-Your-Own” farms, testimonials throughout this publication, CSA (community supported agriculture) and Abbott Thayer. The Society for there is a strong sense of connection, farms, farmers’ markets and the Monadnock the Protection of New Hampshire 1collaboration and community that isn’t found 6Food Co-op make it easy to eat local. Forests, the state’s oldest nonprofit everywhere. Our region is strongly family-friendly. conservation organization, founded in You will find that festivals, events and places are Fairs and Festivals: Enjoy an independent welcoming to children. film at the Monadnock International Film 1901, is the major landowner on Mt. Festival (MONIFF), listen to diverse music Monadnock. Recreation: You and your family have a 7at the Keene Music Festival, browse art for sale For years, Mt. Monadnock has myriad of activities from which to choose. at Art in the Park …there are fairs and festivals been known as “the second most Climb Mt. Monadnock, hike Chesterfield throughout the year to keep you and your family 2Gorge’s 13 acres, ski or snowshoe Granite Gorge, entertained. See page 30 for a listing of events climbed mountain in the world” (and bike on the 42-mile-long Cheshire Rail Trail, skate in the region. may now be number one, since Mt. year-round at Keene ICE, golf and play tennis at Fuji in Japan has opened an auto road the Keene Country Club, take a class or swim at History: The ancient Lake Ashuelot, to its summit). There are many routes the Keene Family YMCA. The list of recreational Western Abenaki and 18th century opportunities in the region is long! settlements, 19th century agricultural and to the summit where the view extends 8industrial pursuits and 20th century educational over several New England states. Sustainability: The region is a green and social reforms are all part of the Monadnock Monadnock State Park economy innovator; the Community Region’s rich history. Headquarters is located at 169 Poole Supported Solar Initiative is only one 3example of how our sustainability mindset Covered Bridges: The Monadnock Region Road in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The informs everything we do. is home to seven covered bridges, each White Dot Trail is the shortest direct one unique. County Covered Bridge spans steep route to the summit of Mt. Life-long Learning: Three institutions of 9the Contoocook River between Hancock and Monadnock (1.9 miles) that begins at higher education (Keene State College, Greenfield, while the other six bridges are close Antioch University New England and to each other in Swanzey and Winchester. See Monadnock State Park Headquarters. 4Franklin Pierce University) and one community page 28 for information on each bridge. For a trail map visit: college (River Valley) provide advanced www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/ educational opportunities. Fall Foliage: Whether you travel along Monadnock-State-Park_Hiking-Map. one of our highways or wander down The Arts: The historical Colonial Theatre, a back road, you can’t beat the beauty pdf. Redfern Arts Center, Arts Tours in several 1of brilliant0 red, orange and gold that defines communities, Apple Hill Center for Chamber autumn in the Monadnock Region. 5Music’s world-class string quartet, numerous choral groups and many other arts organizations make this region New Hampshire’s “Cultural Corner.”

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Why We LOVE IT HERE Interviews by Marcia Passos-Duffy

he reasons people visit, live, learn, good schools and safe communities in a safe place to raise a family, outdoor work and play here are as diverse which to raise a family. Still others were recreation and the remarkable community as the people themselves. Some born and raised here, leave for a while, spirit. Enjoy their stories — and feel Tlocate to the Monadnock Region initially and circle back to raise a family or retire. free to share your story on our Chamber for a job or career; others attend college Whatever the reason people come here, Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ or university here and decide to stay; and their stories about why they chose to stay KeeneChamberOfCommerce. others pick the area for its rural character, are remarkably similar: the scenic beauty,

Sarah Barkhouse and her wife, Vanessa Helgerson, are co-owners of Vera Flora Farm, a small cut-flower farm in Gilsum, N.H.

arah Barkhouse and community, particularly because Vanessa Helgerson were of the strong agricultural and both students at Keene local food movement. SState College and decided to stay “We have received so after graduation; they lived in much support from both our Connecticut and Massachusetts community customer base prior to moving to the area 17 as well as organizations that and 19 years ago, respectively. aim to help small farmers and The couple live in Gilsum with promote conservation.” their two children. They not only Sarah and Vanessa enjoy have full-time jobs (Sarah at W.S. country living in Gilsum, “for the Badger Company and Vanessa at peace, beauty and space to farm Antioch New England) but they … but we can be in Keene in also co-own a thriving flower 15 minutes. It’s the best of both farm business, Vera Flora Farm. worlds! We feel an incredible “Since we run a small farm, sense of community here from the seasons (in the Monadnock our neighbors who are like family, Region) are especially meaningful to the greater community. Nearly and enjoyable,” says Sarah. “We anywhere you go you bump adore late fall and winter months into someone you know or who when the farm is less work you share a connection with, FAVORITE THINGS and we can enjoy fires in the yet it’s still large enough to be Activities: Apple picking, hiking, trips to the woodstove, snowshoeing in the constantly meeting new people library, eating locally-produced food woods and potlucks with friends.” and discovering new places.” Event: Orchard Hill Pizza Nights in Alstead in The couple notes that, as small farmers and business owners, the summer they feel supported by the Place: Downtown Keene

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that the community is welcoming he spends the winters hibernating, and truly cares for one another. he says. “Watching movies, reading “You can just walk downtown books and catching up with and have an opportunity to have friends.” a conversation with a friend or Yves has caught the a total stranger and everyone is volunteering spirit of the region eager to listen or to tell a story. and does quite a bit in his spare I have witnessed in many ways time. He is a member of the how this community comes Keene Elm City Rotary Club, together to build infrastructures was involved in bringing the first such as the relatively new YMCA, TEDx event to Keene, and he Keene Ice (Keene’s new state-of- volunteers with African Educate, the art community ice arena), a nonprofit organization that the library renovation, etc. I have supports the education of the also witnessed in many instances orphans and poor children of how people come together Buchundura, Uganda. to help a friend who is going “I don’t see myself being just through some hardship or who a student or just working one is sick. I can say with confidence job and not volunteering in the that in this community: ‘We are community. Volunteering is part of in this together.’ We share the my life, and I consider myself as a good times, and we have each happy person; and it’s all because other’s back,” he says. I have a chance to give back to the But what is it like for someone community through volunteering,” FAVORITE THINGS who hails from a warmer climate says Yves. Activities: Hiking, bicycling to cope with the changing seasons? It is this spirit of volunteering Place: Mt. Monadnock For Yves, who calls himself a and giving back that has endeared “tropical fish,” it has been an eye- Yves to this region. Festival: Keene Ice and Snow Festival opener, particularly the changing “A while ago a good friend colors of leaves in the fall. of mine told me this, ‘We don’t “Before coming to America, I realize that happiness is with us, we used to see in movies or in books, just have to go somewhere else to Yves Pacifique Gakunde of Keene works for trees with leaves that have various understand.’ I have had a chance colors, and I would tell myself that to travel in some countries in the City of Keene and is a Ph.D. student they probably painted them! With Africa and Europe; and, from my at Antioch University New England. He my background in biology-botany, traveling experience, I learned I came to learn, in theory, about that there is so much we take has lived in the region for seven years; he the leaves changing colors in fall for granted, and we may forget previously lived in Rwanda, Africa. He calls … (but) it was not until I arrived how lucky we are. We live in a here in 2010 that I witnessed community where people still this region his “home far from home.” myself this beautiful magical want to hear about your news, phenomenon that so many people where you can have a cup of ves moved to the land because “(it is) not too big may take for granted. In fall, I coffee with a friend, share a Monadnock Region to drive me crazy … I’m not a jump in a car and just drive around lunch with a colleague, or even from Rwanda in 2010 to city person, and not too small to with multiple stops to take pictures have dinner and a drink with joinY the environmental studies make me bored. There are enough with my cell phone. I just enjoy friends … The beauty of being in department at Antioch University activities happening in Keene and seeing the beauty that Mother a small town and working in the New England, where he pursued in the surrounding towns. From Nature offers to us.” small town like Keene, we don’t a master’s program in sustainable live music, hiking opportunities, When winter arrived in his spend our time waiting for a development and climate change. running groups, apple picking first year here, Yves was at first train to go to work or home, we He says this 18-month program events, art gallery, volunteering with excited to experience snow, but don’t spend hours in the traffic inspired him to pursue a doctoral various nonprofit organizations, then “I got tired of snow!” He jam. We use that time to have degree in environmental studies. just to name a few.” doesn’t ski or snowboard because of those small interactions.” Yves points out that Keene But it was not just the bad knees from intense martial arts was a perfect place for him to activities that drew him in. He says training for more than 20 years, so

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U.S.,” notes Shane, “C&S has a remarkable opportunity to get found a way to retain a family feel, involved and make a difference,” he which I really appreciate.” says. Shane says he made a very Shane feels an incredibly strong purposeful decision to live in the sense of community in his adopted countryside, feeling that it would home, more so than any other place have a good impact on his children. he has lived, he says. “I feel very fortunate to live “The folks in this egionr are in West Chesterfield, near Lake highly creative and innovative Spofford, not far from Keene — highlighted by the number of and Brattleboro, and surrounded local businesses and the success of by state parks, like Pisgah and organizations such as the Hannah Chesterfield Gorge. So far we have Grimes Center. They are also been visited by turkeys, deer, foxes generous and compassionate — and a skunk.” emphasized by the number of Like many newcomers (and nonprofits, volunteer opportunities natives) to the region, Shane has and the fantastic people who make delved into volunteer activities at them happen; many of whom I work and in the community; he is had the pleasure to meet during my currently a committee member for time in the Leadership Monadnock FAVORITE THINGS the Keene Downtown Revitalization Program and at C&S.” Activities: Hiking, tennis Project, which he says he hopes will What makes the Monadnock “bring a lot of joy, and benefits, Region different? He says that the Place: Goose Pond, Keene to the people of Keene and the rural charm is “irresistible.” surrounding areas.” He also “The quaint main streets participates in C&S voluntary bustling with local businesses; the events, such as building a playground strong sense of belonging that Shane Gormley and his family live in West for Cedarcrest Center for Children blossoms from the community Chesterfield; he is the project manager for with Disabilities, donating to the working tirelessly together to bring United Way, and participating in exciting events to life; the farms, IT Logistics and Transportation Systems at National Hunger Month. the parks, the trees. Everything in “My wife and I enjoy our the Monadnock Region has a ‘craft’ C&S Wholesale Grocers in Keene. Shane, roles in the community, and feel appeal to it, as though every minute a native of England, has lived in the region well integrated, due in part to the detail has been carefully reviewed, strong presence our employers selected and deployed with aplomb, for four years; he has also lived in have in the area (C&S Wholesale to leave behind an inescapable Pittsburg (N.H.) and Houston, Texas. Grocers and Cheshire Medical feeling that the Monadnock Region Center/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock is something very special.” respectively) … because of the size hane Gormley moved to the society together. There is a strong of the community we also have Monadnock Region from collective desire to make the region England after completing thrive, mixed with genuine kind- Sa study abroad program at Keene heartedness and a strong sense of State College; while here, he says, he regional pride, which infuses the IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE? fell in love with the natural beauty Monadnock Region with a level of Your house is an of the area. passion that is unparalleled.” investment. You work hard “The quintessential small-town Shane notes that he has learned and built equity. America feel of Keene; the lively about this regional pride and Now it’s time to enjoy the mix of tradition and innovation passion firsthand by participating fruits of your labor. and the people — including my in the Leadership Monadnock We could help with the now wife.” Program (a Greater Keene Chamber transition – whether you are buying, selling The best part about living in of Commerce program) and or both! the region, he says, is its people. working at C&S Wholesale Grocers “I consider the people within for the past four years. Keene 603-352-6030 the Monadnock Region the “Despite employing (more Realtors • Consultants Jaffrey 603-532-4486 glue that holds the fabric of our than) 17,500 people across the ASSOCIATES, INC. www.hksassoc.com

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ntonia and her husband Antonia and her late moved to the area for husband taught generations of teaching jobs, and local high school students. wereA immediately drawn to the “That local history and small town of Walpole and its those connections make me surrounding farms. feel part of this community, “It reminded me of participating in the organic growing up in the 50s in rural process of continuity and western Massachusetts, but change as families’ housing that environment was already needs grow and evolve over time changing by the late 60s. By the … and we are able to help with time our children were born in that process.” the late 70s, we knew that this is In her spare time, Antonia where we wanted to raise them.” runs the scoreboard for the And it turned out to be a Fall Mountain Regional High good choice, she says. School volleyball games in “One daughter said the fall. She also cooks for the that growing up in Walpole was Warming Shelter in North like growing up in a Norman Walpole and chairs the worship Scott Hussey Rockwell painting. In spite committee at the Walpole of the loss of many family Unitarian Church. She also FAVORITE THINGS farms, the rural agricultural enjoys traveling to the relatively Activities: Keene Chorale, hiking, gardening, environment that surrounds our nearby cities of Boston, towns as well as the ‘big city’ of Montreal and Quebec City. kayaking, snowshoeing, baking, enjoying Keene is still a major plus for “But I love returning to fresh local produce (and canning, freezing and the region.” the peace and green spaces of pickling that fresh local produce) Antonia has enjoyed Walpole. We have great places Place: The Walpole Library running a small business in — just not so many of them. Event: Walpole Old Home Days Walpole, Galloway Real Estate, We have museums — just which has been in the same smaller.” m location on Main Street for more than 60 years. Antonia Andreoli is a partner at “We are a locally-owned realty; my business partner, Why Galloway Real Estate of Walpole. Antonia, Cindy Westover, is from WE LOVE IT HERE! who has been in the region since 1967, a family that has been in Read more profiles Walpole since the mid-1700s! throughout the sections hails from Agawam, Massachusetts. My 50 years here makes me a of this guide. Good Fortune newcomer!”Fortune Good Jewelry & Pawn Pawn & Jewelry Good Fortune Jewelry & Pawn NEW, PRE-OWNED MADAC is funded by a Drug Free Communities Grant by the Office Providingof prevention National Drug education Control Policy, to schools administered and communities, by the Substance and Abusereferrals & ESTATE JEWELRY to treatment Mentaland recovery Health Services services Administration. in Cheshire County. Musical Instruments Our goals are: • Reducing substance misuse among youth and adults Gold & Silver Coins • Strengthening collaborations within our community to support prevention activities Electronics • Tools & More Volunteers are the key component to our success. A variety of volunteer and internship opportunitiesMADAC is a program are available. of Southwestern Please call Community (603) 719-4297 110 MAIN ST. • DOWNTOWN KEENE Services, a Monadnock United Way partner. www.GoodFortuneJewelry.com 603-357-7500 or email [email protected] to learn more. 110 Main Street, Downtown Keene Keene Downtown Street, Main 110 www.goodfortunejewelry.com 603-357-7500 603-357-7500 www.goodfortunejewelry.com

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VisitHERE

trip to the Monadnock Region and southwestern New Hampshire is a uniqueA combination of old-fashioned sensibilities merged with modern openness to new ideas. Keeping our Main Streets and downtowns thriving is important to us. We have embraced the “buy local” movement. We want to preserve our historical places. We want to preserve our agricultural heritage. We want to go green. We love a good festival. And locals will greet you with a friendly “good morning” on the street. Spend a few days visiting our region’s charming “big city,” Keene (population: 23,406), and then spend time meandering along winding tree- lined roads that lead to small towns and villages that dot our many hills and valleys. No matter what season you’re in, be prepared to be charmed and delighted by our New England hospitality and scenic beauty. You may never want to leave. Howard Printing, Inc. Howard

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FoliageTOURS Searching for a good foliage route to take in the Monadnock Region is like searching for good wine in France — you can’t go wrong. Here are just two of many tried and true routes that will give you about 40 miles each of excellent views and good Monadnock

hospitality. Consult with your host for other fine tours. Printing, Inc. Howard

Tour #1: Once Around the Mountain. Starting If you still have time, turn left 2 miles east Just west of Walpole is the main highway, from Peterborough, take Route 101 west for of Dublin on Route 137. This will bring you to Route 12. Four roads from the center of town five miles to Route 137. Turn left on Route the picturesque village of Hancock. Continuing will bring you to Route 12, within one mile. Turn 137 heading south to Jaffrey. In Jaffrey, there through Hancock, Route 137 connects with U.S. left on Route 12 until you reach Route 63. You are plenty of reasons to get out and stretch, 202. Turn right on 202 for a relaxing and scenic will bear right on Route 63 for approximately including the Civic Center Exhibits, the Amos ride back to Peterborough. 1.5 miles, until you reach River Road on your Fortune Home and the old Red Schoolhouse right. By following River Road for approximately that has been fully restored. Tour #2: The River Valley Run. This journey will 7 miles, you will be meandering along the Next head west on Route 124. This take you from Keene on the Old Walpole Road. beautiful banks of the Connecticut River. It will road, more than 12 miles of scenic splendor, From the center of Keene, head north on Court eventually connect with Rt. 9, a major highway. will bring you along the southern edge of Street for approximately 3 miles. You will come Turn left on Route 9 for a quick 10-mile return Mt. Monadnock to the town of Marlborough. to the junction of Rt. 12A and should continue to Keene, past Spofford Lake. m It rises over fair-sized hills and dips into straight through that intersection. Following the beautiful lowlands. When you reach Old Walpole Road approximately 12 miles will Marlborough, turn right onto Route 101, bring you into the stately, picture-perfect town heading east; although this is a main highway, of Walpole. Be sure to stop and see the local it skirts lovely Dublin Lake and bisects Dublin. Historical Museum.

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istorical, classic and unassuming, the Colony House Bed & Breakfast is quietly nestled in the bustling historical district of Hdowntown Keene. The Federal-style brick structure is home to Joslin Kimball Frank, and a home away from home for guests seeking the charm of a quintessential New England Bed & Breakfast. Built in 1819 as a private home by local merchant Timothy Hall, Lisa Cook the house was purchased by Horatio Colony — the youngest member Joslin Kimball Frank’s life took an of the wool manufacturing Colony family — in 1863. Three generations Colony House unexpected turn when she found the of the Colony family occupied the home until its sale in the 1970s. The Bed & Breakfast former home of her great-grandparents extensive fields and gardens that originally surrounded the home were vacant and for sale. Fearing the historical replaced by commercial buildings and streets as the city of Keene grew. 104 West Street building would be demolished, she However, grass, hedges, stone and brick paths have recently replaced Keene, NH relocated from Manhattan (abandoning the former dirt driveway, restoring the warmth of green space to the 603-352-0215 her plans to move to Boston) to purchase downtown historical district. colonyhouse104.com the house. Fifteen years later, with

restoration that spanned more than a decade and earned her the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Achievement Award for outstanding restoration, Kimball Frank continues to enjoy sharing her home with family and guests. The interior of the home offers a sophisticated warmth, says Kimball Frank. “I have kept the rooms very simple, as I believe beauty lies in the architecture itself.” High ceilings and large windows allow for ample light. The classic and stylish furnishings are a blend of antiques and found items. The rooms have retained most of their original configurations with the additions of private bathrooms in the guest rooms. The 5,000-square-foot building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, divides naturally into two parts — a private residence for the owner and a full separate living space for the bed and breakfast. Guests have a private entrance with living room, pantry and breakfast room on the main floor, and four guest rooms with private baths on the second floor. Kimball Frank notes that guests enjoy the Lisa Cook luxury of ironed sheets, modern conveniences and a European-inspired expansive continental breakfast of fresh fruits, yogurt, local eggs, ham An elegant, comfortable and and artisanal cheese, pastries, juices, locally roasted coffee and a variety affordable alternative to the rush of large scale lodging. of fine teas. The Colony ouseH — within walking distance to downtown BED & BREAKFAST shops, eateries, arts venues, parks, and trails — truly exhibits Located in historic downtown Keene within easy walking an opportunity to step into the past and enjoy being present in distance of the theatre, shops, m colleges, restaurants and parks historical Keene. Guests are treated to an expansive European inspired continental breakfast Guest pantry, complete with refrigerator, microwave, Find more Monadnock Region bed & breakfasts beverages and more and inns at Discover Monadnock: For the Visitor or Business Traveler • Call for Corporate or Student Rates www.discovermonadnock.com/inns-bbs COLONYHOUSE104.COM • 104 WEST STREET, KEENE, NH • 603 352-0215

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Situated in the “heart of New England,” the Monadnock Region is the perfect base from which to explore New England’s many scenic, recreational and historical points. Easy day trips can be made to most of the popular destinations in the Northeast. Check with the local Chambers of Commerce for details on these and other points of interest. Elegant Rose Studios

United Church of Christ: Elliot Mansion: (1810), Main Swanzey Historical Museum: Harrisville Mill Village: (1786-88), Central Square, Keene. Street, Keene. This is one of several West Swanzey. Houses an authentic Harrisville. The only surviving unaltered (National Register) Main Street homes that became part stagecoach and restored Amoskeag 19th century industrial community in of Keene State College — and care steam fire pumper. the United States. Survives as a perfect Colony Block: (1870), Central has been taken to retain its historical example of early industrial architecture for Square, Keene, is a fine example of character. Of special note is the mural Veteran’s Memorial Hall: (1837), textile mills. (National Historic Landmark) a commercial city block. It is Second in the front foyer, painted by Barry Richmond. Built for the Universalist Empire Victorian style and includes the Faulkner, a Keene native who gained Society as their meetinghouse, the office of the Greater Keene Chamber of national prominence as an artist. His dedication was given by Hosea Ballou Commerce. (National Register) work can be seen in several buildings (1771-1852), an influential leader of OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST: in Keene, at the National Archives in Universalism who was born in Richmond. Ashuelot River Park: West Street, Washington, D.C. and the entrance to (National Register) Redfern Arts Center, on Brickyard Keene, is a 46-acre park donated to the Rockefeller Center in New York City. city in 1960 and placed in preservation. (National Register) Amos Blake House: (Circa early Pond at Keene State College, It has gardens and wooded areas along 19th century), Fitzwilliam. Home of 229 Main St., Keene • 603-358-2168 Walpole Town the Fitzwilliam Historical Society and the Ashuelot River for walking, running Walpole Village: Sharon Arts Center, 475 Rt. 123, and cycling. center with its village green surrounded Museum, it was the house and law Sharon • 603-924-7256 by homes with a mix of Georgian, office of Amos Blake (1836-1928). Two Arch Stone Bridge: (1840) Federal, Greek Revival and eclectic Displays include schoolroom, general The MacDowell Colony, 100 High St., upper Court St., Keene, was built styles of architecture. Near the village store, physician memorabilia and Peterborough • 603-924-3211 without mortar and is sustained by its center is the Walpole Academy (1831), military artifacts. arch of stone. which houses Walpole’s archives and Thorne-Sagendorph, Art Gallery, museums. (National Register) Second Rindge Meetinghouse: at Keene State College, 229 Main St., Horatio Colony Museum: (1797), Rindge. The largest Keene • 603-358-2720 Park Hill Meetinghouse: meetinghouse in New England. The (1806), 199 Main St., Keene. This Aquarius Fire Museum, Peterborough Georgian style home houses the Westmoreland. Construction began in steeple is short in proportion to the Fire Department, 16 Summer St., collection of Horatio Colony (1900- 1762 and was completed in 1779 in its rest of the building. Legend is that Peterborough • 603-924-3211 1977), grandson of Keene’s first mayor. present location atop Meetinghouse it was deliberately shortened to He traveled worldwide collecting Hill. It is one of the loveliest accommodate the fire department. Cathedral of the Pines, 75 Cathedral The hand pump used to fight fires artwork and treasures from Americana meetinghouses in the county. It has four Entrance, Rindge • 603-899-3300 to Oriental. columns 30 feet tall and 18 to 20 inches was unable to produce a stream of in diameter, that were hand turned from water above the weathervane, so the Fitzwilliam Historical Society, Wyman Tavern: (1762), 339 Main local trees. The steeple includes a bell townspeople cut 12 feet from the Fitzwilliam • 603-585-7742 St., Keene, is a Georgian style wood cast by the Paul Revere Foundry. steeple. (National Register) Franklin Pierce Homestead, frame home owned by the Historical Hillsborough • 603-478-3165 Society of Cheshire County and Chase’s Mill: (1884), Mill Hollow, Center Cemetery: (1770), Marlborough. This is also the old center retained as a period house museum. East Alstead, works as it did in 1884. Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies, All machinery is run by water including of town and affords a wonderful view of In October 1770, the trustees of the at Keene State College • 603-358-2490 newly-formed Dartmouth College met a large table saw, jointer and wood Mt. Monadnock. in the north front parlor for their first planer. Walpole Historical Society, Main meeting. In 1775, Keene’s patriots Jaffrey Historic District:Jaffrey Street, Walpole • 603-756-4861 met here to commence their march to Stone Arch Bridge: (1863), Center. Thirty-six significant dwellings Apple Hill Center for Chamber Lexington, Massachusetts. (National Gilsum, is one of the few remaining dry- includes the Meetinghouse (1775), Register) laid bridges (no mortar), and spans the Little Schoolhouse Museum (1822), Music, 410 Apple Hill Rd., Ashuelot River. (National Register) Melville Academy (1833) and the old East Sullivan • 603-847-3371 burial ground behind the meetinghouse Historical Society of Peterborough Players, Middle Hancock Stoddard, twin where three of Jaffrey’s most prominent 246 Main St., Stone Arch Bridge: Road, Peterborough • 603-924-9344 Cheshire County: arch bridge built without mortar. citizens are buried: Amos Fortune, Keene, located in an Italianate brick Hannah Davis and Willa Carter. mansion built in 1870.

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LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE:

Greater Keene Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 603-532-4549 www.jaffreychamber.com 603-352-1303 [email protected] www.keenechamber.com [email protected] Rindge Chamber Greater Peterborough of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 603-899-5051 www.rindgechamber.org 603-924-7234 [email protected] www.peterboroughchamber.com [email protected] Brattleboro Area Chamber Greater Hillsborough of Commerce (VT) 802-254-4565

Elegant Rose Studios Chamber of Commerce www.brattleborochamber.org 603-464-5858 [email protected] www.hillsboroughchamber.org [email protected]

WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Jarvis and Marcia Coffin

...who own The Hancock Inn and Fox Tavern located in the tiny town of Hancock, moved to the region six years ago from Sudbury, Massachusetts. arvis and Marcia Coffin moved to spring lettuce, corn on the cob in the Jthe area when they purchased the summer, apples in the fall, and long Hancock Inn, which they did, in part, simmering stews in winter.” to be closer to parents who lived in the They look forward to Old Home region. This town of 1,600 people, is Days in their town every year, which special in that each building on Main happens the third weekend in August. Street is part of the National Register of “Old Home Days is a New Scott Hussey Historic Places. Hampshire tradition that towns But the best part of living in a small celebrate at different times all summer town surrounded by hills, forest and long,” explains Jarvis. “It is like a FAVORITE THINGS countryside, is that they are so close to rolling carnival.” Activities: Hiking nature, “And … the nearest stop light What makes the Monadnock Festival: Old Home Days in to our house is seven miles away!” says Region special is that it has retained its Jarvis. traditional landscape and architecture. Hancock While it feels far away from “Elsewhere, even in New Places: Hancock and Keene everything, it really isn’t, notes Jarvis. Hampshire, the best of what a “It’s got a great mountain, from the region has to offer can be exploited, top of which you can see Boston, 75 commercially,” says Jarvis. “Marcia preservation, the town carefully curates miles away. It’s a reminder that while it and I call it vacation sprawl. Here, its historic village without relying on feels far away, it really isn’t.” in the Monadnock Region, people offers from far-away places such as The couple enjoy the changing are united in opposing that sort of Hollywood.” m beauty of the landscape and the arrival exploitation. In nearby Harrisville, for of new, seasonal foods, “… such as early instance, a monument to New England

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Jamie Trowbridge, far right, WHY WE LOVE IT HERE with his wife, Laura, and daughter, Annie Jamie Trowbridge

...of Dublin is Yankee Magazine’s president; he has lived in the Monadnock Region almost all his life. He moved to the region from New Jersey with his family when he was four years old. amie Trowbridge never tires of the His favorite annual event in the region Jregion’s natural beauty and its people is the MacDowell Colony’s Medal Day. even though he has lived here practically his “It’s a chance for the specialness of the

entire life. Monadnock Region to rub off on the city Coutesy photo “The natural beauty is inspiring, and its folk — and vice versa. It doesn’t matter charming villages are comforting,” he says. which artist they are honoring; we go FAVORITE THINGS The residents, he says, strike just the right regardless. I know, as I approach the big balance between down-home friendliness tent at MacDowell on a sunny Sunday in Place: Dublin Lake and cultural sophistication. August, that I’m going to go home feeling a Event: MacDowell Colony’s “It’s the combination of these two little smarter.” m Medal Day elements — the place and the people — that make it a special place to live.”

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n 2017, U.S. News and World Report ranked New Hampshire the #2 best state to live in the nation. IOne of the reasons New Hampshire (and the Monadnock Region) ranks high is because of its healthy and active population. Why are we, as a population, so healthy? Maybe it has to do with the opportunities to exercise in nature — the state, after all, leads the nation in forested land (89 percent). We also have many opportunities to encourage those who are healthy to remain healthy; and many organizations and services to help if there is a health challenge. And here, in the Monadnock Region, there is another important element to health: A caring community that is there to help one another in times of need. Howard Printing, Inc. Howard

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HEALTHY MONADNOCK: BECOMING THE HEALTHIEST KEENE CENSUS COMMUNITY IN THE NATION The Monadnock Region has a robust healthcare system that supports Subject Percentage community members in their wellness goals. Our healthcare services begin Total Population 2015 23,403 with Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (CMC/ Total Population 2010 23,409 DHK), an award-winning regional hospital with a large multi-specialty Square Miles 37.2 physician practice as the cornerstone. Other healthcare leaders include Home Healthcare Hospice and Community Services, Monadnock Developmental People per square mile 628.3 Services, Phoenix House, Monadnock Family Services, MAPS Counseling Median age 33.5 years Services, and many public and private organizations working to support the 0-9 8% health of our community. 10-19 18% In the spring of 2007, Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene set an ambitious goal for us to become the healthiest community 20-29 20% in the nation. This initiative, Healthy Monadnock, offers programs to 30-39 11% motivate Monadnock Region residents (Champions) and local organizations 40-49 10% (Organizational Champions) to live, share, and model healthy behaviors, and 50-59 12% inspire them to influence others in their social networks. To learn more about the Healthy Monadnock initiative, visit www.healthymonadnock.org. m 60-69 11% 70-79 6% 80+ 5% “I think that residents of the Monadnock Region, Female 55% for the most part, feel that we are all in this Male 45% together. There’s not a lot of coming and going; Caucasian 93% most of us are in it for the long haul. Black 1% Asian 2% It pays to know your neighbors. Without Hispanic 2% compromising our live-free-or-die sense of Native American 0.2% independence, we know we have to Foreign Born 3.9% take care of one another.” Civilian labor force 12,204 Unemployment rate 4.1% — Jamie Trowbridge, Dublin High School Graduates 93.30% Bachelors Degree 40.40% Masters Degree or higher 17% KEENE’S BICYCLE MAYOR: Per Capita Income $29,383 A FIRST IN THE U.S. Median household Income $52,636 This small corner of New Hampshire is the only place Persons below poverty line 17% in the United States with a Bicycle Mayor – Tiffany Mean travel time to work 15.5 minutes Mannion. The program, launched by ByCs in Number of households 9,319 Amsterdam, engages and connects bicycling leaders Persons per household 2.2 from around the world, people who actively promote a future with happier, healthier cycling citizens. Other Married couples 49% countries with Bicycle Mayors include Brazil, Mexico, Number of housing units 9,961 The Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Lebanon. Single unit 49% Mannion is connecting Keene’s riders with a website, Multi-unit 46.60% online newsletter and social media. She is helping create local two-wheeled Mobile home 4.40% opportunities such as bike kitchens, themed group rides, cycling education classes, and bicycle-friendly designations in neighborhoods. She is working to Median value of owner-occu- $183,100 see more confident riders on more bikes, more often. Connect with the Bicycle pied housing units Mayor of Keene at www.bicyclemayorofkeene.com and join the ride. m

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LOCAL TOWN INFORMATION

Town Zip Code Phone (603) Town/City Email Town/City Website School Admin. Unit

Alstead 03602 835-2986 [email protected] www.alsteadnh.org SAU 60

Chesterfield 03443 363-4624 [email protected] www.nhchesterfield.com SAU 29

Dublin 03444 563-8544 [email protected] www.townofdublin.org SAU 1

Fitzwilliam 03447 585-7723 [email protected] www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov SAU 93

Gilsum 03448 357-0320 [email protected] http://www.gilsum.org/ SAU 93

Hancock 03449 525-4441 n/a www.hancocknh.org SAU 1

Harrisville 03450 827-3431 [email protected] www.harrisvillenh.org SAU 29

Hinsdale 03451 336-5719 [email protected] www.town.hinsdale.nh.us SAU 92

Jaffrey 03452 532-7445 [email protected] www.townofjaffrey.com SAU 47

Keene 03431 352-0133 [email protected] www.ci.keene.nh.us SAU 29

Marlborough 03455 876-3751 [email protected] www.marlboroughnh.org SAU 29

Marlow 03456 446-2245 [email protected] www.marlow-nh.org SAU29

Nelson 03457 847-9043 [email protected] www.townofnelson.com SAU 29

Peterborough 03458 924-8000 [email protected] www.townofpeterborough.com SAU 1

Richmond 03470 239-4232 [email protected] www.richmond.nh.gov SAU 93

Rindge 03461 899-5181 [email protected] www.rindgenh.org SAU 47

Roxbury 03431 352-4903 [email protected] http://roxburynh.org/ SAU 93

Stoddard 03464 446-3326 [email protected] www.stoddardnh.org SAU 24

Sullivan 03445 847-3316 [email protected] www.ci.sullivan.nh.us SAU 96/29

Surry 03431 352-3075 selectmen@townofsurry,org www.surry.nh.gov SAU 29

Swanzey 03431 352-7411 [email protected] www.town.swanzey.nh.us SAU 93

Troy 03465 242-7722 [email protected] www.troy-nh.us SAU 93

Walpole 03608 756-3672 [email protected] www.walpolenh.us SAU 60

Westmoreland 03467 399-4471 [email protected] www.westmorelandnh.com SAU 29

Winchester 03470 239-4951 [email protected] www.winchester-nh.gov SAU 94/29

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP

Alstead First Congregational West Swanzey Community Alstead Center Congregational Monadnock Full Gospel Church Temple Alstead Village 3rd Congregational West Rindge United Methodist Congregational Church of Temple East Alstead 2nd Congregational Spofford Troy Chesterfield Grace Community Evangelical Christ Lutheran Asbury United Methodist Free Church Immaculate Conception Universalist United Methodist Trinitarian Congregational New Life Pentecostal Chapel Troy Baptist Dublin Dublin Community Stoddard Walpole Fairwood Bible Chapel Stoddard Congregational First Congregational Mountain View Bible St. John’s Episcopal Sullivan St. Peter’s Fitzwilliam United Congregational Unitarian Universalist American Christ Power Mission Fitzwilliam Community Surry Westmoreland Trinity Baptist Beth-el Bible Reformed Bible Church Union Church Gilsum Swanzey Westmoreland United Church Gilsum Congregational Christian Life Fellowship Community Bible Church Winchester Hancock Cornerstone Baptist Grace Christian Fellowship First Congregational Church Faith Bible St. Stanislaus Church First Congregational United Church of Winchester Jehovah’s Witnesses Westport Community Church Harrisville Printing, Inc. Howard Congregational New Covenant Community Chapel First Congregational Seventh Day Adventist The Village Church St. Joseph’s St. Margaret Mary Parish Sturtevant Chapel Hinsdale The Church of Jesus Christ of First Congregational Church Latter-day Saints North Hinsdale Community Church Trinity Lutheran St. Joseph’s Church Unitarian-Universalist The Church of Jesus Christ United Church of Christ Foley Funeral Home and of Latter-day Saints Marlborough Jaffrey Federated Church of Marlborough Cremation Services Calvary Assembly of God First Congregational Marlow Harvest Christian Fellowship Marlow United Methodist Robert J. DiLuzio, Sr., Manager/Director Hope Fellowship Church Jaffrey Bible Church Munsonville Susan A. Simonds, Assistant Manager/Director First Congregational United Methodist, Chapel by the Lake Jaffrey Presbyterian Certified Preplanning Counselor Monadnock Friends Meeting Nelson Pilgrim’s Baptist Certified Funeral Celebrant Nelson Congregational St. Patrick’s United Parish Cassandra E. McKinney, Director United Church of Jaffrey Peterborough 49 Court Street, PO Box 692 Keene All Saints Episcopal Church Assembly of God Unitarian Church Keene, NH 03431-0692 Christ’s Evangelical Peterborough United Church of Christ (603) 352-0341 or 1-800-554-0341 Methodist Church Church of the Nazarene Divine Mercy Parish Congregation Ahavas Achim Union Congregational Church Crossway Church http://www.foleyfuneralhome.com Monadnock Congregational Church First Baptist Church of Keene Good Shepherd Lutheran Church First Church of Christ Scientist First Church-Church Scientist First United Pentecostal St. Peters Catholic Church Hope Chapel Celebrating Each Life Like No Other Next Level Church Keene Friends (Quaker) The Church of Jesus Christ Keene State College Campus Ministry of Latter-day Saints Monadnock Covenant Divine Mercy Rectory Newman Center Next Level Church Praxis Church Richmond Community United Methodist Salvation Army St. Benedict Center Seventh Day Adventist St. Bernard’s Parish St. George Greek Orthodox Rindge St. James Episcopal Advent Lutheran Church ELCA Cathedral of the Pines

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Adoption Division for Children and Youth Monadnock Worksource Financial Assistance/ Legal Services Adoptive Families for Children 603-357-3510 603-924-3326 New Hampshire Legal Assistance 603-357-4456 E.L.M. Community Center NH Association for the Blind Welfare 800-562-3994 Consumer Credit Counseling 603-239-4316 800-464-3075 Catholic Charities Services Public Defender Program Family Strength New Hope/New Horizons 603-357-3093 800-660-5609 603-357-4891 603-357-8772 603-352-3610 Child & Family Services of NH Keene City Social Service Foster Grandparents Program RISE Early Intervention and 800-640-6486 603-357-9809 Recreational/Social 603-668-1990 Prevention Medicaid Cheshire County YMCA 4-H Youth Development 603-357-1395 Alcohol/Drug Abuse 603-357-3510 603-352-0447 603-352-4550 Vocational Rehabilitation NH Alcoholics Anonymous NH Division of Health and Human Cheshire Fair Association Girl Scouts Division and Al-Anon Services 603-354-4740 800-654-1270 603-357-0266 800-593-3330 603-357-3510 Grand Monadnock Arts Council Head Start Monadnock Substance Abuse Social Security Administration 603-357-3906 603-352-7512 x4160 Service Domestic Violence 603-352-3487 Jaffrey Recreation Center 603-357-3007 Impact Monadnock Monadnock Center for 603-532-8698 Monadnock Voices for Prevention 603-352-4209 Violence Prevention Keene Family YMCA 603-357-1922 Jaffrey Recreation Department 603-352-3844 Food/Material 603-352-6002 Phoenix House Comprehensive 603-532-7863 Assistance Keene Parks & Recreation Addiction Treatment Services Juvenile Conference Committee Education/Training Community Kitchen 603-357-9829 (Dublin) 603-357-9810 Adult Education 603-352-3200 Keene Senior Center 888-671-9392 Keene Family YMCA 603-357-9041 Food Bank 603-532-8698 Phoenix House Comprehensive 603-352-6002 Adult Tutorial Program 603-352-1990 Addiction Treatment Services Keene Housing Kids Collaborative 603-357-9041 Food Stamps Senior Services (Keene) 603-352-0109 Continuing Education Keene 603-357-3510 Castle Center for Adult Care 603-358-4041 Keene Parks and Recreation High School Friendly Meals 603-358-8281 603-357-9829 603-357-0088 603-352-2253 Elder Care Program Animal Care Monadnock Region Child Continuing Education Keene Meals on Wheels 603-352-7512 Monadnock Humane Society Advocacy Center State College 603-352-2253 Friendly Bus/City Express Swanzey 603-352-0738 603-358-2290 St. Vincent de Paul at 603-352-8494 603-352-9011 RISE for Baby and Family Head Start St. Bernard’s Church Friendly Meals 603-357-1395 603-352-7512 x4160 603-352-3525 603-352-7525 Business/Commerce Rural Family Friends New Hampshire Vocational Salvation Army Harper Acres Better Business Bureau 603-352-7512 Rehabilitation 603-352-0607 603-357-4589 603-224-1991 Youth Resource Center 603-357-0266 Southwest Community Services Keene Senior Center Greater Keene Chamber of 603-357-2848 Red Cross 603-352-7512 603-352-5037 Commerce 603-352-3210 WIC Program Retired Senior Volunteer Program 603-352-1303 Community Support UNH Cooperative Extension 603-352-7512 603-352-2088 Greater Peterborough Chamber Services 603-352-4550 Rural Family Friends of Commerce 603-352-7512 603-924-7234 Monadnock United Way Health Telephone Reassurance Program Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce 603-352-4209 Employment AIDS Services 603-352-5037 603-532-4549 Southwest Region Planning NH Department of Employment 603-357-6855 Monadnock Economic Commission Security American Red Cross See more listings on page 25. Development Corp. 603-357-0557 603-352-1904 603-352-3210 603-352-4939 Southwestern Community Services NH Job Training Council Cheshire Medical Center/ Suicide Prevention See Business Resources, Page 42 603-352-7512 603-358-1082 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Emergency Services at for more The River Center (Peterborough) 603-354-5400 Monadnock Family Services 603-924-6800 Energy/Environment Division of Public Health 603-357-4400 Childcare Cheshire County Conservation 603-357-3510 Samaritans Footsteps Daycare and Learning Counseling/Mental District Health Department of Keene 603-357-5505 603-357-1475 603-756-2988 603-352-5440 Health Home Health Care, Hospice and Transportation Harrisville Children’s Center Alzheimer’s Disease Services Fuel Assistance Program Community Services Community Volunteer 603-827-3905 603-357-4400 603-352-7512 603-352-2253 Transportation Center Keene Day Care Center Catholic Charities Harris Center for Conservation Lifeline 877-428-2882 603-352-2129 603-357-3093 Education 603-525-3394 603-354-5400 First Student, Inc. Monadnock Community Day Care Cheshire Medical Center Monadnock Community Hospital 603-352-2303 603-532-8424 603-354-5400 Weatherization Program 603-352-7512 603-924-7191 Friendly Bus/City Express RISE for Baby and Family Compassionate Friends, Inc. Partners in Health 603-352-8494 603-357-1395 603-532-7554 603-352-1304 Sophia’s Hearth Family Center MAPS Counseling Services Family Planning/ Volunteers 603-357-3755 603-355-2244 Pregnancy Monadnock Volunteer Center The Winchester Learning Center Monadnock Family Services Child and Family Services of NH Housing/Housing 603-352-2088 603-239-7347 603-357-4400 800-640-6460 Assistance Red Cross, for Medical Pregnancy Resource Center Cheshire Homes, Inc. Appointments Children/Youth Disability Services of the Monadnock Region 603-352-5459 603-352-3210 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cedar Crest, Inc. 603-358-6460 Cheshire Housing Trust Retired Senior Volunteer Program 603-352-9536 603-358-3384 Planned Parenthood 603-357-7603 603-357-6893 Boys Scouts Easter Seals 603-352-6898 Emergency Shelter 800-221-0009 603-355-2244 Prenatal Clinic-Home Health Care 603-357-1654 Cheshire YMCA/Camp Takodah Friendly Bus/City Express 603-352-2253 Hundred Nights Shelter 603-352-0447 603-352-8494 603-352-5197 Child and Family Services Monadnock Developmental Keene Housing Coalition 800-640-6486 Services 603-352-7512 Child Support Enforcement 603-352-1304 United Church Shelter 800-723-5437 603-532-7047

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COMMUNITY WHY WE LOVE IT HERE SERVICE Jim Rousmaniere ORGANIZATIONS ...of Roxbury, moved to the region from Baltimore 36 years Greater Keene Rotaract Club ago; he works from home as an www.elmcityrotary.org independent writer. Keene Elm City Rotary Club im Rousmaniere, retired president and www.elmcityrotary.org Jeditor at The Keene Sentinel, the region’s FAVORITE daily newspaper, now keeps busy as an Keene Lions Club THINGS independent writer and as an active member in www.keenelions.com his community: He is a Roxbury selectman and Activities: is president of the Cheshire County Historical Beekeeping, racquet Kiwanis Club of Keene Society. sports, snowshoeing, www.keenekiwanis.org “These associations connect me to my forestry surroundings,” he says. Place: Dublin Lake The Rotary Club of Keene Jim adds that the best part of living in the Festival: The Wyman Monadnock Region is the collaborative spirit [email protected] Tavern Brewfest of its people. www.keenerotary.org (Keene) “There is a collaborative can-do spirit in the DNA,” he says. m Ad#:188759 Date:05/23/17 Day:TUE Size:2X5.402 Cust:CLEAR WATER POOL & SPA O Salesperson:NEO Last Edited By: Pub:LEDGER TABS Tag Line:2017 SUMMER GUIDE Color Info:PROCESS, , 188759 - Page 1 - Composite What if we rethink church?

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SENIOR LIVING SENIOR LIVING Opportunities for seniors in the Monadnock Region to stay active and involved are abundant. Physical health is Langdon Place of Keene a primary component to staying engaged in community Information Clearinghouses Home Healthcare, Hospice 136A Arch St., Keene life. Structured physical activities for seniors are available and Community Services 603-357-3902 www.genesishcc.com/LangdonPlaceKeene through the Keene and Peterborough Recreation Centers, 312 Marlborough St., Keene 1-800-541-4145 (toll-free) Maplewood Nursing Home the Keene Senior Center and the Keene Family YMCA. www.hcsservices.org 201 River Rd., Westmoreland The beautiful parks and hiking trails provide excellent Monadnock at Home 603-399-4912 PO Box 422, Jaffrey www.cheshirecounty.us/maplewood opportunities for spending time in nature. Eating well is 603-371-0809 Pheasantwood Center also important! There are several community garden sites www.monadnockathome.org 50 Pheasant Rd. Peterborough for seniors, nutrition counseling, and, if needed, Meals New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly 603-924-7267 & Adult Services www.genesishcc.com/PheasantWood on Wheels. Being an active senior also requires finding 129 Pleasant St., Concord www.harborsidehealthcare.com meaningful engagement with others and ideas. The Keene 603-271-9203 Westwood Center www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/beas 298 Main St., Keene State College CALL (Cheshire Academy for Lifelong ServiceLink 603-352-7311 Learning) program allows seniors to enroll in courses as 105 Castle St., Keene www.genesishcc.com/WestwoodNH varied as any college curriculum. Book, game and social 603-357-1922 www.servicelink.nh.gov/locator/keene.htm Social and Recreational groups meet regularly throughout the region and are Southwestern Community Services Opportunities welcoming to new members. The Monadnock Volunteer 63 Community Way, Keene 603-352-7512 Chesterfield Senior Center Center (RSVP) connects seniors with opportunities to www.scshelps.org Chesterfield Town Hall assist others in the community and offers a home visiting Chesterfield Assisted Living/Retirement 603-363-8071 program for homebound seniors. Advice to assist seniors Hinsdale Seniors Communities regarding benefits, resources and activities is readily Millstream Community Center, Hinsdale Bentley Commons 603-336-5726 available at Servicelink via their website at nh.gov/ 197 Water St., Keene Jaffrey Seniors servicelink or by calling 1-866-634-9412. m 603-352-1282 Jaffrey Recreational Dept., Jaffrey www.bentleyatkeene.com 603-532-7863 Hillside Village Keene Keene Senior Center 877-411-2796 70 Court St., Keene www.hillsidevillagekeene.org 603-352-5037 Langdon Place of Keene www.thekeeneseniorcenter.org 136A Arch St., Keene Senior Corner 603-357-3902 Peterborough www.genesishcc.com/LangdonPlaceKeene 603-924-8000 Maplewood Assisted Living Apartments Walpole Seniors 201 River Rd., Westmoreland Congregational Church, Walpole 603-399-4912 603-756-3604 www.cheshirecounty.us/maplewood/ assisted-living Winchester Seniors E.L.M. Community Center, Winchester The Prospect-Woodward Home 603-239-4316 194-202 Court St., Keene 603-352-6051 www.prospectwoodward.org Day Programs Castle Center Adult Day Program RiverMead 312 Marlborough St., Keene 150 RiverMead Rd., Peterborough 603-355-8281 603-924-0033 www.hcsservices.org/longtermcare/castle- www.rivermead.org center The Scott-Farrar Home Monadnock Adult Care Center 11 Elm St., Peterborough 22 North St., Jaffrey 603-924-3691 603-532-2427 www.scott-farrar.com www.mfs.org/monadnock-adult-care- Summerhill Assisted Living center 183 Old Dublin Rd., Peterborough 603-924-6238 Educational Opportunities www.summerhillal.com Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) Nursing Homes Keene State College Continuing Applewood Rehabilitation Center Education Office 8 Snow Rd., Winchester 229 Main Street Keene 603-239-6355 603-358-2290 www.genesishcc.com/Applewood www.keene.edu/academics/conted/call Genesis Keene Center 677 Court St., Keene Volunteer Opportunities 603-357-3800 Monadnock RSVP Senior Center www.genesishcc.com/Keene 64 Main St., Suite 212, Keene Good Shepherd Rehabilitation 603-357-6893 and Nursing Center 22 North Street, Jaffrey 20 Plantation Dr., Jaffrey 603-924-7350 603-532-8762 www.monadnockvolunteercenter.org www.goodshepherdrehabcenter.org

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Milena Lima

...of Keene, moved to the region from Brazil two years ago. She works at C&S Wholesale Grocers. ilena Lima has only been in the the summer, go for a hike while seeing the region for two years and already fall foliage and seeing beautiful snow days Mshe has picked up some of the New makes it very easy to enjoy it.” England idioms. When asked about the Milena is still a relative newcomer best part of living in the region she says, and says that everything is different “The Monadnock Region is a wicked from Brazil, “from the weather to the charming part of New Hampshire.” culture … I am yet to learn and discover FAVORITE THINGS She loves the architecture, beautiful everything this region has to offer.” Activities: Hiking scenery, and great restaurants. Even But either to live permanently or Festival: Strolling of though she hails from a warmer climate for just a visit, Milena says that, “It is the Heifers, Brattleboro, she says that the four seasons allow her to definitely worth getting to know the fully enjoy each season. Monadnock Region.” m Vermont “The fact that you can walk along parks during the spring, enjoy the lakes in

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Coombs Bridge, by Denis Tangney Jr., iStockPhoto

Ashuelot Covered Bridge The Covered Bridges (NH #1) www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p5.html Winchester, N.H. OF THE MONADNOCK REGION Built in 1858, renovated in 1999 This bridge is considered by local By Marcia Passos-Duffy historians to be one of New Hampshire’s most elaborate covered bridges. It overed bridges are a symbol of While there were more than 10,000 originally was built to transport wood America’s simpler times. They are covered bridges in the U.S. in the 19th across the Ashuelot River for use by the picturesque, inspirational and even century, there are still about 750 still standing Ashuelot Railroad. It is listed on the Cromantic. While they are viewed today as a – and functional. Fifty-four of those covered National Register of Historic Places. quaint throwback to a bygone era, these wood bridges are in the state of New Hampshire; of bridges were originally designed with an those seven are in the Monadnock Region. Coombs Covered Bridge intense Yankee-like practicality in mind. Here is a glimpse of these Monadnock (NH #2) www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p7.html Without a covering, a wood bridge Region covered bridges (they are state Winchester, N.H. exposed to the elements would last only 15 numbered). Note that these bridges are not Built 1837, renovated in 1971 to 20 years. That common sense approach only pretty to look at, but today serve as The bridge, which spans the Ashuelot to cover wooden bridges has paid off: Some functional bridges over rivers and streams. River, was named for its original builder covered bridges have lived on into the 21st When you drive through a covered bridge, and owner, Anthony Coombs. It was century – thanks in part to a Federal program slow down and take the time to look at the used for social and commercial purposes; to help restore many of the still-standing engineering marvel of its protecting roof, with and it is still used today. It listed on the covered bridges that were on the brink of criss-crossed braces extending from the top to National Register of Historic Places. collapse after decades of neglect. the bottom.

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Slate Covered Bridge Sawyer’s Crossing Covered Bridge County Covered Bridge (NH #4) (NH #6) (NH #8) www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p9.html Also called “Cresson Covered Bridge” www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p17.html Swanzey, N.H. www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p13.html Hancock and Greenfield, N.H. Built 1862, rebuilt 2001 Swanzey, N.H. Built 1832, rebuilt in 1937, renovated 1981 The bridge was named for the Slate family, Before 1771, reconstructed in 1859 and 1996 A flood swept away the original bridge in who lived nearby. The bridge suffered many When the bridge was renovated in 1859, town March of 1936. The bridge was rebuilt using mishaps in its history including collapsing folks celebrated in a big way: with lanterns funds from the Federal Emergency Relief under a team of oxen in 1842, damage from hung from the rafters, a four-piece orchestra, Administration project. It is listed on the a snowplow in 1987 and a fire in 1993. The lunch at midnight and dancing through the National Register of Historic Places. m bridge was rebuilt in 2001 for $900,000. night. The bridge also became famous in 1953 when its image was used on a Chesterfield Thompson Covered Bridge cigarette Christmas carton. The bridge is listed (NH #5) on the National Register of Historic Places. www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p11.html Also called "West Swanzey Bridge" Carlton Covered Bridge West Swanzey, N.H. (NH #7) Built in 1832, rebuilt 1976 www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p15.html In 1973 it was posted for 6-ton limit, just Swanzey, N.H. enough for an empty school bus so when Built in 1789, rebuilt 1869 and 1996 school buses were filled, drivers simply asked The records say that the original bridge was students to get off the bus, walk the bridge, built at a cost of “15 pounds.” According and re-board on the other side. In 1976 to local lore, the bridge was put up by barn a new concrete and steel bridge was built builders because the truss construction is nearby for buses and trucks. This bridge, so similar to that used in barns. It is listed now posted at a 3-ton limit, is listed on the on the National Register of Historic Places. National Register of Historic Places. (This bridge is pictured on the cover of this publication.) Carlton Bridge by Ken Hathaway

“The American covered bridge has inspired more poets and painters than has perhaps any other familiar object of our native landscapes.” — David Steinman, author of Bridges and Their Builders, 1941 Cresson Bridge by Ken Hathaway Cresson

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COMMUNITY EVENTS WHY WE LOVE IT HERE

January Monadnock Buy Local Winterfest, Winchester Independents Week Michael Petrovick www.winchesterspeedway.net/Events.html www.monadnocklocal.org Wintertime at Granite Gorge Ski Area Festival of Fireworks, Jaffrey thru Mid-March, Keene www.jaffreychamber.com/events/ www.granitegorge.com fireworks/ ...of Caitlin + Petrovick Architects of Keene, Hillsborough Living History Event February Hillsborough makes his home in Francestown; he has Keene Ice and Snow Festival, Keene www.livinghistoryeventnh.com www.facebook.com/Keene-NH-Ice-Snow- lived in the region for 21 years. Previously, Festival-249483592152/ August Cheshire Fair, Swanzey he lived in Albany, New York, and March www.cheshirefair.com Stonewall Farm’s Annual Sap MacDowell Colony Medal Day, New York City. Gathering Contest, Keene Peterborough www.stonewallfarm.org www.macdowellcolony.org because, he says, “Aesthetically, HOLI: Festival of Colors Hillsborough Art Studios Open Tour www.hsccnh.org www.hillsboroughartisan.com it’s quintessential New April Wyman Tavern Brew Fest, Keene England. The people are Monadnock International Film Festival www.hscc.org interesting and eclectic, with (MonIFF) Monadnock Region September a sense of Yankee spirit Art in the Park, Keene www.moniff.org www.monadnockareaartists.org and ingenuity.” NH Builders Association of Keene Music Festival, Keene In his spare time, Mike is Southwestern NH Home Show www.keenemusicfestival.org www.keenehomeshow.com active in his church and any Winchester Pickle Festival, Winchester May www.facebook.com/Winchesterpicklefest activity that helps communities Stonewall Farm, Dancing of the Ladies, Clarence DeMar Marathon “sustain their rural character in Keene www.clarencedemar.com Scott Hussey a changing world.” www.stonewallfarm.org Monadnock Fall Festival Children and the Arts Festival, Facebook: @monadnockfallfest ike Petrovick was He is a past board member Peterborough attracted to the and president of Monadnock www.childrenandthearts.org October M Blessing of the Animals Star Gazing region for the rural charm, Music, board member and June Event (with Monadnock Music) natural beauty and the many president of Pathways for Apple Hill Chamber Music www.cathedralofthepines.org Summer Concert Series, Scarecrows on the Common, Jaffrey options for outdoor activities Keene, and works as a ski June-August, Nelson www.jaffreycommons.org and relatively easy access to instructor at Crotched www.applehill.org Peak into Peterborough Manchester (N.H.), Boston Wyman Tavern Festival, Keene www.peterboroughchamber.com Mountain Ski and Ride. www.hsccnh.org Monadnock Pumpkin Festival, Keene and New York. He particularly Small towns, he says, are Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show, www.monadnockpumpkinfestival.org enjoys the Monadnock Music’s dear to his heart: “… because Gilsum Cheshire Craftsmen’s Fair www.gilsum.org/rockswap Facebook: @CheshireCraftsmen summer performances (www. small town survival relies on Artisans Fair, Hillsborough Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour monadnockmusic.org). community.” www.hillsboroughartisans.com www.fallfoliageartstudiotour.com “I enjoy classical music … And in the Monadnock Swanzey Old Home Days Ghostly Gorge Haunted Hayride www.swanzeyoldhomeday.org/ www.granitegorge.com this festival’s mission is to bring Region, there are many small Keene Art Walk Keene Pumpkin Festival exceptional performance to the towns in which to put down www.keeneartwalk.com www.pumpkinfestival.org Fitzwilliam Strawberry Festival beautiful towns and villages roots. Facebook: @fitzwilliamhistoricalsociety.org November while highlighting the region’s “People tend to get involved Kristallnacht Commemoration The Farmers’ Market of Keene historical architecture,” he says. in their community or in Tuesdays and Saturdays, June – October www.keene.edu www.keenefarmersmarket.com Annual Veterans Day Service, Mike decided to make his the region, which generally Jaffrey Community Farmers Market Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge home 21 years ago in rural www.cathedralofthepines.org contributes to the culture of Mondays June – September m www.jaffreycommons.org Monadnock Buy Local Plaid Friday Francestown, which is his the area.” Keene Swamp Bats Friday after Thanksgiving favorite place in the region June – August www.monadnocklocal.org www.swampbats.com Tree Lighting Festival, Keene www.keenekiwanis.org July Jaffrey River Fest December Concerts on the Common, Jaffrey Currier & Ives Cookie Tour FAVORITE THINGS www.teamjaffrey.org www.currierandivescookietour.com The Park Theatre Summer Movie Nights Christmas at the Inn, Troy Activities: Downhill skiing, hiking, boating, July & August, Jaffrey www.east-hill-farm.com www.theparktheatre.org mountain biking Hillsborough Balloon Festival and Fair Festival: Monadnock Music Hillsborough www.balloonfestival.org Place: Francestown

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Adam Kossayda

...lives in Harrisville and works in Keene as an attorney with the law firm Bragdon & Kossayda PC. He was hired by the firm after law school and moved to Keene from Boston 11 years ago. .dam Kossayda was a single guy from “I’ve become part of the community,

.the city when he was interviewed by something I never did when I lived in the Scott Hussey Keene-basedA attorney Steve Bragdon who city,” he says. asked him, “What are you going to do He continues, “I had never understood FAVORITE THINGS here?” Adam said he’d ski in the winter what it meant to be part of a community, and fish in the summer. but living here was easy. Friends Activities: Beekeeping, “So he hired me, then introduced me encourage you to participate and it is racquet sports, snowshoeing, to my beautiful wife, Sarah, a year later actually fun, rather than ‘community forestry … and here I will stay!” service’ in the legal sense!” m Place: Dublin Lake Adam still fishes and skis, and is Festival: The Wyman Tavern also playing hockey for the first time in Brewfest (Keene) 20 years.

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earning is lifelong, and in the Monadnock Region there are many opportunities to learn: from Ltoddlerhood well into the senior years. Along with five public school districts serving more than 40 towns, there is an ample selection of private/independent and/or preparatory schools, preschools, a thriving community education program, and various workshops, classes and lessons to take. Enjoy a watercolor painting class, learn horseback riding, bone up on computer skills, and more. There are several institutions of higher education in the Monadnock Region — Keene State College, Antioch University New England, Franklin Pierce University and River Valley Community College — that bring in diverse ideas and people, and a youthful vitality to the region. For seniors, the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) is a remarkable opportunity for seniors to continue learning in a college environment at a very low cost. The CALL program is affiliated through the Institute Network with ELDERHOSTEL, now known as Road Scholar.

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Learning for Life: At Keene State College Office of Continuing Education

Natalie Neilson (pictured) started taking classes through the Keene State College Office of Continuing Education was a phenomenal way Education while working full time to start the ball rolling and pursue at a transitional living program a degree. The supportive staff for young adults. Today, with a helped me explore options to find Keene State bachelor’s degree in what would work best with my psychology, Natalie is the Greater crazy schedule.” More Than Monadnock Region Continuum of The KSC Office of Continuing A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Care Facilitator at the Center for Education is a great resource for Population Health at the Cheshire those living in the Monadnock at the Cheshire Career Center Medical Center, a Dartmouth- Region, offering more than 40 Hitchcock affiliate. areas of study to get you where Focused on substance misuse you want to go, flexible scheduling prevention, intervention, treatment (including day and evening classes), and recovery, Natalie explains, and academic advising to help DID YOU KNOW ... make the right choices for you. • High school students can earn college credits while still in high school? “I work to convene community partners involved in this continuum Visit keene.edu/ce or call • There are opportunities to master skills in many career paths such as in order to create a more 603-358-2290 for more manufacturing, nursing and computer programming? coordinated and effective system information. • High school students serve on television and marketing teams making for our community. I love what I do. advertisements? Taking classes through Continuing • Students can leave high school as a certified firefighter and a licensed emergency medical technician (EMT)? Get a head start on work and college All of this happens IN ADDITION, CHESHIRE at Cheshire Career Center and be every day at the Cheshire CAREER CENTER Career Center located in prepared for life after high school! Keene High School. The PROVIDES … Cheshire Career Center • Student-centered learning delivered by is one of 23 career and outstanding teachers from industry. technical education centers • Brand new multi-ton car lifts in the automotive technology program. around the state serving 21 • Important computer programs such towns from Fall Mountain, as SolidWorks, Chief Architect and Keene and Monadnock MasterCam, which prepare students for High Schools. More than careers in engineering. th th 900 enrolled students • A culinary arts program that is home Programs available to 10 through 12 grade are benefiting from the to a modern kitchen that helps future students in Cheshire and Sullivan counties. outstanding career and chefs train. college opportunities • The ability for future teachers to work with children four days a week to hone being offered. their skills in education. • Fifteen different career track programs.

For more information: Visit www.cheshirecareercenter.org or connect 603.352.0640 x3434 or www.keene.k12.nh.us/ccc on Facebook at CheshireCareerCenter. Located at THE CHESHIRE Call (603) 352-0640 ext. 3464 for more information Keene High School CAREER or to arrange a tour. 43 Arch Street CENTER Keene, NH 03431 LEARNING FOR LIFE

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LOCAL SCHOOLS

Public Schools The Fall Mountain Regional Trinity Christian School Charter Schools School District 603-352-9403 SAU 29: 603-826-7756 www.www.tcskeene.com LEAF Charter School Cheshire Career Center www.sau60.org (Grades 9-12) Victory High School [email protected] 603-352-0640 The North Walpole School 603-532-6119 www.leafschoolnh.org http://cheshirecareercenter.org/ 603-445-5450 www.victoryhigh.org Welcome.html www.sau60.org Walpole Village School MC2 Charter School-Keene Chesterfield School Sarah Porter School 603-756-4246 (Grades 9-12) 603-363-8301 603-835-2260 www.walpolevillageschool.org 603-283-0844 www.chesterfield.k12.nh.us www.mc2school.org/mc2-monadnock-home www.sau60.org The Well School Franklin Elementary School (Keene) Vilas Middle School 603-924-6908 Surry Village Charter School 603-352-1712 603-835-6351 www.wellschool.org (Grades K-6) www.franklin.keene.k12.nh.us www.sau60.org 603-357-9700 www.surryvillagecharterschool.org Fuller Elementary School (Keene) Walpole Primary School Continuing & Higher 603-352-1245 603-756-4241 Surry Village Charter School-Keene Campus www.fuller.keene.k12.nh.us Education www.sau60.org (Grades 7-8) Harrisville Wells Memorial Walpole Elementary School Antioch University New England (AUNE) 603-439-6030 603-827-3272 603-835-4728 603-357-3122 www.surryvillagecharterschool.org www.wellsmemorialschool.org www.sau60.org www.antiochne.edu Jonathan Daniels Franklin Pierce University Elementary School (Keene) Private Schools 603-899-4000 603-352-8012 www.franklinpierce.edu www.daniels.keene.k12.nh.us Community Christian School 603-357-4600 Keene School District Community Education Keene High School (KHS) 603-357-0088 603-352-0640 Dublin Christian Academy www.keenecommunityed.org www.keene.k12.nh.us 603-563-8505 www.dublinchristian.org Keene State College Keene Middle School 603-352-1909 603-357-9020 Dublin School www.keene.edu www.kms.keene.k12.nh.us 603-563-8584 www.dublinschool.org River Valley Community College Marlborough School 603-542-7744 603-357-9002 Hampshire Country School www.rivervalley.edu www.marlborough.k12.nh.us/ 603-899-3325 www.hampshirecountryschool.org Marlow’s John D. Perkins Elementary School 603-446-3307 Heritage Christian School www.marlownewhampshire.org/school.php 603-899-6700 hcsnh2.sharepoint.com/Pages/ Nelson School default.aspx 603-847-3408 www.nelson.k12.nh.us High Mowing School 603-654-2391 Symonds Elementary School (Keene) www.highmowing.org 603-352-3405 www.symonds.keene.k12.nh.us Immaculate Heart of Mary School 603-239-6495 Westmoreland School http://ihm.catholicism.org 603-399-4421 http://www.westmoreland.k12.nh.us Keene Montessori 603-352-4052 Wheelock Elementary School (Keene) www.keenemontessorischool.org 603-352-2244 www.wheelock.keene.k12.nh.us Meeting School SAU 92: 603-899-3366 www.meetingschool.org Providing developmentally appropriate The Hinsdale Middle/Senior High School Monadnock Waldorf School 603-336-5984 educational programs in a beautiful and nurturing 603-357-4442 www.hnhsd.org/~hhs www.monadnockwaldorfschool.org home-like environment for children ages 16 months SAU 94: Montessori Schoolhouse Winchester School of Cheshire County to six years old. 603-239-4381 603-352-3301 www.wnhsd.org www.mshocc.org SAU 1: Mountain Shadows School To Schedule a tour Dublin Consolidated School 603-563-8170 603-563-8332 www.mountainshadowsschool.com call 352-3301 http://conval.edu/schools/dcs/home Northfield Mount Hermon School or email SAU 47: 413-498-3000 www.nmhschool.org [email protected] The Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District Orchard School 603-532-8100 603-835-2495 www.sau47.k12.nh.us/ www.theorchardschool.org Arts Enrichment • Nature Study SAU 60: Pine Hill Waldorf School Summer Camps 603-654-6003 Large Outdoor Area The Acworth School www.pinehill.org 603-835-2270 www.sau60.org Pioneer Junior Academy 603-399-4803 The Alstead Primary School www.pioneerjunioracademy.org 603-835-2482 www.sau60.org St. Joseph Regional School 603-352-2720 www.mshocc.org • Find us on Facebook! The Fall Mountain Early www.stjosephkeene.org Learning Center 28 Hurricane Road, Keene, NH 03431 603-835-6314 www.sau60.org

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Nikki Sauber

...who works as an Impact coordinator for Monadnock United Way, lived in Keene, Swanzey and Gilsum before moving to Nelson the summer of 2017. She has lived in the region for five years and previously lived in Massachusetts.

ikki Sauber moved to Keene in August 2012 to pursue FAVORITE THINGS a master’s degree in environmental studies at Antioch Activities: Cross-country skiing, hiking, NUniversity New England. She didn’t expect to stay longer than the canoeing time it took to get her degree. “During my time (at Antioch) however, I became involved in Festival: Uplift! Music Festival, Greenfield some of the amazing community work that goes on here. I became Place: The Harris Center for Conservation hooked on the region’s unique, collaborative spirit and decided to Education, Hancock stick around to find a full-time job. I’m glad I stayed!” Nikki goes on to say that the community of the Monadnock Region is like no other she has known. “I’ve never felt like I was truly a part of a community until moving here. The people are kind, genuine and generous, and you -----She also points to local politics as a breath of fresh air. can always count on someone (or some organization) to help you “The leaders of this egionr are continually committed to out in times of need. While I don’t have any actual family living community improvement. This is especially true when it comes to here, I feel like I’ve found family in my Monadnock Region supporting young professionals and families,” says Nikki. “They friends and neighbors.” really want to hear what issues are affecting us and how we can Nikki says that while there are many places in the country come together to address them. This region is one of the few places that offer good work and professional environment, and other where I’ve actually felt ‘heard’ by public officials.” m places that offer great recreational opportunities, there are few places that offer both. “But the Monadnock Region does,” she says. “These song lyrics from musician Jason Mraz sum up my sentiments quite well: ‘You don’t need a vacation when there’s nothing to escape from.’”

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nce you visit the Monadnock Region, you’ll want to consider staying! OIf you are interested in finding work, there are jobs in the region. Unemployment hovers at a lower- than-national average, less than 3 percent for both Cheshire and Hillsborough Counties. Industries are diverse — from machining, to high tech, to green industries, to farming and local food enterprises. If entrepreneurship is more your style, the opportunities for advice and help in starting a business in the region is plentiful; starting with the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship and the Small Business Development Center, both in Keene. If you are retired and looking to keep busy with meaningful work, the opportunities are endless — from animal rescue to teaching children to read; start with the Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center for ideas.

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and machine parts for a global market in workers – supporting employee enrichment classified programs. We are very proud of and opportunities to move to higher paying Advanced our manufacturing sector. positions, as well as creating more entry As is the case throughout New level positions. At Maxcess, over 30% of Hampshire, and many other parts of the our new hires arrive directly from Keene’s Manufacturing country, we face a shortage of skilled workers Cheshire Career Center. We also utilize River – especially at a time of low unemployment. Valley Community College and Keene State IN THE Here in Keene and the Monadnock Region, College for employee advancement. Our we are working collaboratively on ways to success relies on the educational system we MONADNOCK REGION expand our skilled workforce in thoughtful have established, and community comradery and impactful ways. to match business needs and educational By Vic Kissell A decade ago, representatives from outcomes. area manufacturing companies began to We invite you to join the excitement meet regularly with representatives of our around manufacturing in our region – dvanced precision manufacturing education community, and government whether as a company seeking to locate here, and high technology may not be officials, to identify specific needs and build or as a person looking for a well-paid and the first thing many people mention training/education programs to meet those stimulating career! m whenA talking about the Monadnock Region, needs. This initiative, known as the Regional but there is a long history of it here – with Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Vic Kissel is Senior Manufacturing Supervisor more than 80 manufacturers in our area (RCAM) has served as the launch pad at Tidland Corporation in Keene, a Maxcess producing components that range from to enhance career track opportunities in International Company. aerospace quality bearings, diamond turning manufacturing. machines, precision optics to modular Strong relations with our educational buildings and furniture. And we have many community assist with educational other manufacturers producing components attainment for both new and incumbent

WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Peter Hansel

...is president of Filtrine Manufacturing Company, a fourth generation family-owned business located in Keene. He has lived in the region for 38 years; he previously lived in Riverside, Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and San Francisco and Pasadena, California. ~eter Hansel’s family business moved The best part about living in the to New Hampshire from New region, he says, is the natural and Jersey;PP he joined the company after the cultural environment. move. The decision to move, he says, was “The community is small enough for made by his father, “but I don’t regret anyone to get involved as much or as little FAVORITE THINGS his decision. Compared to our previous as they want and to feel that they can Activities: Skiing, skating, location in New Jersey, this region offered make a difference,” he says. fishing, swimming, sailing, the ability to live near our shop, to hire “The scale is small enough and the employees with a good work ethic, to people independent enough that we feel hunting, jogging, gardening enjoy the beautiful area and yet not be we can solve our own problems or at least Festival: Art in the Park/Art so remote that we can’t take advantage of make a good effort.”m Walk, Keene Boston or New York City if we want to,” Place: His family’s cottage he says. on Lake Nubanusit

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Eliezer “Eli” Rivera

...of Keene, is the Cheshire County Sheriff who has lived in the region for 28 years. Before moving to Keene, he lived in Newport, Rhode Island. li Rivera moved to Keene in 1989 Park and several schools. Ewhen he married Jen, who is a native “(It is) very safe to raise a family, and of Keene. Each year he and his wife look the neighbors watch out for each other. The forward to Pizza Nights at Orchard Hills neighborhood means a lot to my wife, who Breadworks in Alstead, which is held every was raised in the same area.” Tuesday evening from June to August. The couple’s two boys were raised in this “It’s a great community event with local neighborhood, and both attended public nonprofit organizations raising funds, great schools.

Scott Hussey music, awesome pizzas and great people,” “They erew both well prepared when says Eli. they left the area to pursue higher education FAVORITE THINGS Summertime is also the season to visit and a career,” notes Eli. Unfortunately, he Kimball Farm in Jaffrey, he says. says somewhat wistfully, the careers that Activities: Bicycling, “The food and ice cream is excellent, they sought took his boys to San Francisco beekeeping, outdoor and we always bump into friends and and New York City. cookouts, hiking family who also love Kimball’s.” “For most of the time I’ve lived in Keene Place: Kimball Farm (Jaffrey) In fact, activities in the spring, summer I’ve been in public service,” says Eli. This Event: Orchard Hill and fall are Eli’s favorites. has allowed him to have a close connection Breadworks’ Pizza Nights “I am not too fond of the winter, but with the people of Keene. (Alstead) I’ve learned to cope,” he admits. “I tell friends and family that Keene has Eli lives in a lovely Keene neighborhood been a great place to live, work and raise a that is within walking distance to Wheelock family.” m

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Karen Lyle

...was born and raised in Washington State and has lived in the area “Since Sun Foods needed quarters for their carts!” … which, for the record, is more than 20 years ago. Karen is the owner of Creative Encounters, a national award-winning window display store on Main Street. She employs 10 people in her store, which she notes, hail from Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Cape Cod, Illinois and include native Keenites. Scott Hussey “It gives us a broad perspective,” she says. FAVORITE THINGS aren Lyle, a Keene downtown United Way, Women’s Crisis Service and Activities: Biking, hiking, merchant, says that she loves the more. It is no wonder, the Keene area, water sports, swinging on a KMain Street vibe and the eclectic mix of she says, is “the most involved and giving folks she meets. community in the country.” hammock, picnics “There is a less hurried approach to Karen says she fully enjoys the region’s Events/Festivals: Ashuelot life. (And I love) the appreciation from “five seasons” (she is including our infamous Concert Series, Artwalk, Art tourists and locals with our customer mud season), including the “wardrobe in the Park, MusicFest, craft service,” she says. changes, skiing, visual variety, spring fairs In her spare time, Karen volunteers at flowers, fall leaves, tourists visiting in Places: The Green Wagon a variety of local organizations including amazement,” she says. produce farm, bike path and the Community Kitchen, Arts Alive, “We feel safe here,” she says of living in trails, Keene Library Downtown Business Group, Art Walk, Keene. And, she adds, “… our rotary system Historical Society, Colonial Theater, provides endless amusement.” m

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Transportation-MAST (www.mastnh.org) encourages more bicycle, THE MONADNOCK REGION’S pedestrian and mass transportation commuting through its Rack it COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY Up! and Complete Streets programs. By John Kondos Energy and Climate Change The revitalization of hydropower in the repurposed 19th-century mill erhaps living in such a beautiful area has fed the commitment to complex by Historic Harrisville (www.historicharrisville.org) is an preserving it for future generations. The property of biological iconic blend of resilience, economic prosperity and historic vitality. systems to remain diverse and productive indefinitely is the The NH Community upportedS Solar initiative (www. Pessence of sustainability. greenmonadnock.org/community-supported-solar) is an element Locally, this is manifest in the conservation of the of the vibrant Monadnock Buy Local (www.monadnocklocal.org) natural landscape by the Monadnock Conservancy (www. commitment, an approach to financing solar projects that retains monadnockconservancy.org), the Harris Center for Conservation tax, investment, energy and labor dollars in the community while Education (www.harriscenter.org), and the extensive efforts to providing access to solar to underserved segments. cultivate local agriculture yielding numerous farmers markets, The City of eeneK opted to maintain the Paris Climate Accord, Community Supported Agriculture farms and innovative programs, has a climate action plan and has encouraged building on the such as Monadnock Menus (www.foodconnects.org/monadnock- Community Supported Solar model. menus.html), which connects farmers and institutional and commercial buyers. Education Our region is characterized by a spirit of cooperation and Keene State College (www.keene.edu/sustain/initiatives.cfm.html) commitment to coming together to get things done. Proactive relies on used vegetable oil for heating, composts food waste, has an approaches to challenging issues from housing, jobs, education and innovative sustainability curricula, and a strong student workforce transportation are signs of a society committed to sustainability. supporting recycling and sustainability. Antioch University New England offers several related degree Business programs, including its “green MBA” in sustainability (www.antioch. Monadnock Region companies such as W.S. Badger Co. (www. edu/new-england/degrees-programs/business-management-leadership/ badgerbalm.com), a pioneer in bringing the B-Corp to New mba-in-sustainability) and an increasingly valuable Center for Climate Hampshire, and Bensonwood (www.bensonwood.com), a leading Preparedness and Community Resilience (www.communityresilience- manufacturer of high quality, energy efficient timber frame buildings center.org). m and homes, contribute to the diversity in the economy that makes our region sustainable. John Kondos is a founder of Home-Efficiency Resources (www.home-efficiency.com); the Monadnock Sustainability Network (www.greenmonadnock.org) whose mission Transportation is to promote credible, sustainable practices in the region); and the Monadnock chapter Initiatives to conserve energy and generate clean power are essential of Citizens Climate Lobby (citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/NH_Monadnock). to sustainability. Locally, the Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable

WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Carmelina Stella

...owns Miranda’s on Main (a women’s clothing store) in Keene. She moved to the region 19 years ago from New York City.

armelina Stella says it was “beyond “But once I see (Mt. Monadnock) Cthrilling” to grow up in Brooklyn and on Route 9 on my way back from those begin her career in New York City. But buying trips, I know that I am home,” living in Keene and being a small business she says.

merchant on Keene’s Main Street has “My family often visits me in Keene, Scott Hussey given her “an appreciation for nature, and and they always say that this town, especially an appreciation for a slower especially on Main Street, reminds them of FAVORITE THINGS pace of life.” the movie, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.” They are Carmelina still travels to New York right! We do have a wonderful life living Activities: Walking City for buying shows for her business, in the Monadnock Region. We are truly Place: The drive on Route and says she loves it. blessed to live, work and play here.” m 101 through Dublin

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THE KEENE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK he Keene Young Professionals Network (KYPN) is a vibrant and growing group of 21- to 40-year-old professionals from Tthe Monadnock Region. The organization usually holds one or two events every month, including monthly social events at local bars and restaurants, educational panels on topics such as career building and networking, facilitated conversations with Alex Baxter local politicians and business leaders, recreational sports competitions and volunteer nights at local an education committee, a community service committee, a public nonprofits. Attending these events is a great way to check out various relations committee and a membership committee. KYPN is always local venues, meet other young professionals, socialize and make looking for new faces to join them. Please go to facebook.com/ career connections. YPNKeene or call the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce at KYPN is run by a steering committee that meets monthly and is 603-352-1303 for more information. m broken down into sub-committees, which include a social committee,

WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Zach Luse

John Kondos is a founder of Home-Efficiency Resources (www.home-efficiency.com); the Monadnock Sustainability Network (www.greenmonadnock.org) whose mission ...of Keene, N.H. is owner of Paragon Digital Marketing. is to promote credible, sustainable practices in the region); and the Monadnock chapter He has lived in the region for seven years; he previously of Citizens Climate Lobby (citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/NH_Monadnock). lived in Chicago.

ach Luse says he moved to Keene of the local talent, which he describes as Zas a “trailing spouse” and needed “good (and) hardworking.” He also points to live within commuting distance of to initiatives such as Live Free and Start, Brattleboro, Vermont. After visiting which are making the state more business western Massachusetts, southeast Vermont and start-up friendly. and southwest New Hampshire, he fell in “The state government is making love with Keene and the surrounding area good progress in making its services FAVORITE THINGS and moved within city limits. for businesses easier to use … and (is) “Keene has a lot to offer aside from moving toward more digital and efficient Activities: Hiking, biking, being a picturesque city with an amazing ways of doing things.” skiing, music and the arts downtown,” he says. “The more I learned Zach sums up living in the Place: The networks of about Keene, the more I knew it was the Monadnock Region as a nearly perfect rail trails, hiking trails and right place to raise my kids and start a place to get away from long commutes and mountain biking trails around business.” raise a family in a safe community with Keene The best part of living in the area, he good schools and “good values,” he says. says, is its strong sense of community. “Not only is the community strong, “This is one of the most caring and its close-knit and small. You’re not just giving communities, I’ve ever lived in.” another face lost in the crowd like you are Zach, who owns a high-tech digital in a big city like Chicago … the quality of marketing business in Keene, says that he life here is far better.” m located his business in the region because

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce is a RCAM (Regional Collaboration for Advanced membership organization serving the Greater Keene Manufacturing) is a partnership of the Greater Keene and Monadnock Region’s business and nonprofit Chamber of Commerce, Keene State College, the community, providing business referrals, networking, Keene School District and River Valley Community MONADNOCK community involvement and workforce development. College. The goal is to establish a clearly defined set of The Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce is an training opportunities for both potential and incumbent excellent source for business coaches, financial and workers in the manufacturing sector. REGION LARGEST professional services companies and individuals whose Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce services can be accessed through our Member Directory, 48 Central Square, Keene, N.H. 03431 in this magazine and on our website. 603-352-1303 48 Central Sq., Keene, N.H. 03431 www.keenechamber.com EMPLOYERS 603-352-1303 River Valley Community College offers business and www.keenechamber.com Cheshire Medical Center/ industry courses along with specialized certificate Arts Alive! Inc. is a nonprofit organization working to programs. Also able to perform customized training at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic-Keene sustain, promote and expand access to arts and cultural businesses. www.cheshire-med.com resources in the Monadnock Region. Arts and culture are 438 Washington St., Keene, N.H. 03431 C & S Wholesale Grocers community assets that enhance financial strength, health 603-357-2142 www.cswg.com www.rivervalley.edu and wellness and social capital in the communities Keene School District where they are supported. 15 Eagle Ct., Keene, N.H. 03431 Monadnock SCORE mentors are a group of primarily www.sau29.org 603-283-0944 retired executives with a wealth of experience, providing Keene State College [email protected] free and confidential business mentoring. SCORE www.keene.edu www.monadnockartsalive.org helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities and project cash flow. It also offers Monadnock Regional School District The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship workshops on various business subjects and has local www.mrsd.org educates, supports and assists in the successful information about markets, regulations and resources. MilliporeSigma development of entrepreneurs who are committed to 34 Mechanic St., Keene, N.H. 03431 www.emdmillipore.com/US/en building a vibrant community. Through the incubator, 603-352-0320 workshops, annual CONNECT event and many www.monadnockscore.org Osram-Sylvania other programs, Hannah Grimes helps entrepreneurs www.sylvania.com/en-us overcome obstacles and develop the businesses they’ve Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) is one of nine regional planning commissions in New Monadnock Community Hospital always dreamed of. www.monadnockcommunityhospital.com 25 Roxbury St., Keene, N.H. 03431 Hampshire established under RSA 36. This region covers 603-352-5063 a 35-town area in Cheshire, western Hillsborough and NH Ball Bearings www.hannahgrimes.com Sullivan Counties. SWRPC works in partnership with www.nhbb.com the communities of the Southwest Region to promote Smith Industrial Medical Systems Hannah Grimes Marketplace is a dynamic retail sound decision-making for the conservation and www.smiths-medical.com/careers store with an exclusive focus on local products. The effective management of natural, cultural and economic Marketplace helps build local businesses and connect resources. Markem-Imaje businesses to regional customers. Now, with more than 20 Central Sq., 2nd Floor www.markem-imaje.com 300 members, the Marketplace is a hub for locally made Keene, N.H., 03431 Market Basket goods. 603-357-0557 www.marketbaskethq.com 42 Main St., Keene, N.H. 03431 www.swrpc.org 603-352-6862 Liberty Mutual/Peerless Insurance Company www.hannahgrimes.com/marketplace The State of NH Business Resource Center helps www.peerless-ins.com new and existing businesses by offering workforce Keene State College Continuing Education provides training grants, layoff aversion counseling, research and National Grange Mutual Insurance both on-site and online business courses. Students of all development tax credits and energy audits, and refers www.msagroup.com ages come for job enhancement or career change. companies to resource partners regarding financing, Teleflex 229 Main St., Keene, N.H. 03435 exporting and selling to the government. TFX Medical OEM 603-358-2290 443 Winchester St. (Rt. 10 South), Keene, N.H. www.teleflexmedicaloem.com www.keene.edu/conted P.O. Box 1856 Concord, N.H. 03302 603-271-2591 United Natural Foods Monadnock Economic Development Corporation www.nheconomy.com www.unfi.com specializes in helping businesses relocate and find Franklin Pierce University commercial and industrial space. University of NH Cooperative Extension has outreach 51 Railroad St., Keene, N.H. 03431 offices in every county with educational opportunities www.franklinpierce.edu 603-352-4939 and resources for natural resource-based businesses, Jaffrey-Ringe School District www.monadnock-development.org including farming, value-added products and specialty www.sau47.org foods. The New Hampshire Division of Economic Timken Super Precision 800 Park Ave., Keene, N.H. 03431 www.timken.com Development — which includes its sub-agencies, 603-352-4550 the NH Business Resource Center (BRC) and the www.extension.unh.edu Plum Pak International Trade Resource Center (ITRC) — acts as www.keeneymfg.com a single point of contact for businesses at all stages in USDA Rural Development offers technical assistance their growth cycle with the majority of their programs and information to help agricultural and other Wal-Mart and services provided at no cost. In addition to cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness www.walmart.com providing assistance in a broad spectrum of areas — of their member operations. They provide technical Maplewood Nursing Home ranging from licensing and financing to permitting assistance to help communities undertake community www.cheshirecounty.us/maplewood and workforce training — BRC works in conjunction empowerment programs and promote economic with federal, regional, local and other state agencies, development by supporting loans to businesses through Town of Swanzey as well as with private sector partners, to deliver a banks, credit unions and community-managed lending www.town.swanzey.nh.us comprehensive array of services. pools. Fenton Family Dealerships 172 Pembroke Rd., P.O. Box 1856 Concord, N.H. 10 Ferry St., Concord, N.H. www.fentondealerships.com 03302-1856 603-223-6041 603-271-2591 http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/NH-VTHome.html Hannaford Brothers www.nheconomy.com www.hannaford.com Work Ready NH is a tuition-free workforce development W.S. Badger Co., Inc. The NH Small Business Development Center program tailored to meet the needs of job seekers and www.badgerbalm.com (NHSBDC) Keene Office, provides no charge, career builders as well as provide training in the specific confidential one-on-one business management coaching skills employers are seeking in their current and future Mountain Industries and advisory services, specializing in small business employees. www.themountain.com topic training and special economic development www.ccsnh.edu/workforce-training/workready-nh HCP Packaging USA Inc. programs focused on Cheshire, Sullivan and parts of www.hcpackaging.com Grafton, Hillsborough and Merrimack counties. Keene State College, Blake House Shaw’s Supermarket Keene, N.H. 03435 www.shaws.com 603-358-2602 Source: Economic & Market Information Bureau, www.nhsbdc.org NH Employment Security, December 2016

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e don’t make a big deal about what makes the Monadnock Region suchW a great place to “play” … but we should! The most climbed mountain in the world, Mt. Monadnock, is visible from many towns in the region and easily accessible. Our thriving arts community (the percentage of solo artists per capita is higher than the national average) is visible everywhere. This creativity is an essential component of our local economy: A recent study found that nonprofit arts and culture organizations surveyed generate millions of dollars in annual economic activity in the Monadnock Region — supporting more than 500 full-time equivalent jobs and generating nearly $2 million in local and state government revenues (according to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact study). Beth Pelton

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bout a year ago I attended a planning retreat at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music in Nelson, New Hampshire. The postcard beauty of its secluded location was apparent. WhatA wasn’t evident, until my second visit, was that the organization exemplifies all our region’s aspirations. Beth Pelton Apple Hill focuses on providing annual summer chamber music workshops to 300 students from around the world. Not exactly a to, and recruiting from, regions experiencing conflict. To help facilitate mainstream enterprise. Yet, since the early 1970s, more than 12,000 this, they enlisted the support of the U.S. State Department. But they students have attended its programs. went a step further by entering into an arrangement with embassies to Apple Hill’s mission is to create, perform, teach and broaden the trade concerts at local schools in exchange for funding the student costs to appreciation of chamber music through the development of educational attend Apple Hill in the summer. programs. Through its signature program — Playing for Peace — it In 2017, Apple Hill started opening Sunday rehearsals to the strives to cultivate connection and understanding among people of students and the public. For the students, it’s another learning diverse backgrounds and cultures. opportunity. For the public — although not a typical concert experience The ationalN Endowment for the Arts reported that in 2012 only — visitors can enjoy music and uniquely observe the behind-the-scenes 8.8 percent of Americans had attended a classical music performance in efforts that go into creating a concert. For free. the previous 12 months. And the Nielsen 2016 mid-year music industry As such, it offers a oadmapr for the whole region on how to achieve report indicated that classical music accounted for a mere 2.1 percent of its economic development goals. m total music sales. The demand dynamics for Apple Hill’s “product” makes the organization’s success stand out nationwide. Tony Paradiso runs a Wilton, New Hampshire-based consulting firm. The organization also employs a creative approach to relationship- building and marketing. The Playing for Peace program requires traveling

WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Jim Murphy

...an artist and musician, moved to Keene with his wife 43 years ago from Dayton, Ohio. He is a professional painter and musician, singer/songwriter and band leader. “This area is so incredibly rich in the arts,” he says.

hen Jim Murphy and his wife moved His West Keene home has woods, a FAVORITE THINGS Wto Keene, he was familiar with the area brook and a pond in his backyard, “all Activities: Walking through and thought it would be a great place to teeming with wildlife. I can feel like I live the woods with a camera find jobs and raise a family. in the woods and be a few miles from Festivals/Events: The “We were right,” he says. “(Keene) is downtown. For me… perfect.” m about 23,500 people. It’s about the same Monadnock International population as when I moved here but has Film Festival, Keene Music gotten much more vibrant.” Festival, Art in the Park Place: Downtown Keene

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Reagan Messer

...executive director/artistic director of dance for MoCo Arts, moved to the area 15 years ago from Boston to be closer to family (his wife grew up in the area). He grew up in the South and now lives in Keene. eagan Messer says he has always I am used to it after 25 years in the lived in big cities until he moved Northeast,” he says, and adds that winter Rto the region. activities are not at the top of his list. “I didn’t expect to stay here for as “Summer is my favorite as it means long as I have been here,” he says. spending time at the lake and outdoors, What has kept him here? and the temperature is nowhere as bad as He says there are three things: “It is (the) South.” a wonderful place to raise a family, the Reagan feels a deep sense of FAVORITE THINGS support for the arts, and the community community in the region and sees it and how everyone comes together and embodied in the wide range of interests Activities: Water skiing, supports everything going on to make of the people. spending time with his kids this the wonderful community and “In each one of (these interests) — Place: The region’s lakes region that it is.” the arts, sports, running, biking, etcetera One thing he doesn’t like, he adds, is — you see a passion for that interest the winter. almost to the fanatical. I believe the “Growing up in the South I have sense of community in this region makes to say winter is not so fun … although it a wonderful place to live or visit.” m

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Dianna Costello

...of Keene, is the director of the Monadnock International Film Festival, a four-day long event that happens in the region each April. Dianna moved to Keene from Los Angeles two years ago to run the film festival. ianna Costello says that the best part Her most favorite spot in the region of living in the Monadnock Region is is Walpole Mountain View Winery for, Dthe people and friendships she has made in “Sipping wine … overlooking picturesque the two years since her move her from rolling hills and valleys.” Los Angeles. Despite being a relative Dianna recently moved from Walpole newcomer to the area, Dianna says she to a residential neighborhood in downtown feels a deep sense of community. Keene; while farther away from her favorite FAVORITE THINGS “It was so easy to meet and bond with winery, it is closer to her work. Activities: Hiking, biking, people when I moved here,” she says. “When you work long hours, it’s great to photography Dianna enjoys all the seasons, from be home in just three minutes.” Festival: Monadnock Film fall, “picking apples and raking leaves,” to What makes the Monadnock Region winter, “shoveling snow … seriously, day different from LA? Festival after day of gorgeous LA weather can get She says, “When I drove from Walpole Place: Walpole Mountain monotonous,” to spring, “planting a garden to Keene, I’d see more cows, horses, turkeys, View Winery … okay, I lied, but it’s on my bucket list.” In deer, foxes, skunks and raccoons than cars. I summertime, she enjoys picking blueberries even saw a bear once!” m and riding her bike.

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WHY WE LOVE IT HERE Ritu Budakoti

...of Keene moved to the region from India five years ago. She is director of education, training and accreditation with the Practicing Perfection Institute, Inc. Her first name in Hindi means “season,” so, she says “It is evident that I enjoy all seasons … my favorite is fall; there is something magical about it.”

itu, a native of India, says that her a small donation to the Community Scott Hussey work with Practicing Perfection Kitchen, helped with food supplies RInstitute brought her to this region. to the Hundred Nights homeless “I find this region to be beautiful, shelter, and have offered Indian arts FAVORITE THINGS calm and serene place to live and have a and crafts at the Monadnock Fall Activities: Running, family. We don’t feel lost in the crowd as Festival. The purpose of the Keene India in the case with big cities. It is a friendly Association, she says, is to give back to exercising at the gym, place to live in.” the community where we live. They also dancing, meditation While Ritu and her family have are working to create awareness about Festival: Monadnock lived in Keene several years and it “has Indian culture and tradition, educate Pumpkin Festival begun to feel like home,” she says she people about Indian immigrants and has friends from all over the world, establish and sustain inter-cultural links and this small town has given her the in the community. opportunity to understand and accept In her five years in the region, Ritu the ideology of the ancient Sanskrit says she has now begun to feel a sense Ritu sums up her new world here in phrase,Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, of community, “… and I believe in my the Monadnock Region: “This region which means “the world is one family.” heart it is going to grow stronger.” cannot be described; it can only be Part of embracing her new She adds that the onus is as much on experienced … It is so diverse in aspects community has been volunteering; the individual as it is on any community of not only seasons but people from recently Ritu and her friends have to reach out and connect. different cultures living here.” founded a small group, Keene India “I do feel that there is still work we Her five-year-old describes it this Association, which is working to do all need to do to make this an inclusive way: “Keene is the best place to live in fundraisers and cultural events in the community where we all thrive because because it is my home.” And that, says community. So far the group has made we are united in diversity.” Ritu, says it all. m

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KEENE PARKS AND RECREATION Acres Available Parking Restrooms Picnic Areas Tennis Play Areas Playground Toddler SoftballFields Little League Fields Shelters Swimming Trails Nature Amphitheaters Concession Stands Camping Fishing CourtsHorseshoe Gymnasiums Game Rooms BasketballOutdoor Benches Park Sanctuary Bird Multi-Purpose Rooms Canoeing Skating Arboretum Beach Volleyball

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Dinsmoor Woods 13 n (Greenbelt) Gilbo Avenue Skate Park, Skateboard/Rollerblade/ n Bike Park Stearns Hill n

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The LAST WORD THE GIFT OF HOSPITALITY By Hank Knight Photo by Marcia Passos-Duffy Photo by Marcia

ospitality is a familiar word for The word hospitality, itself, harkens whether as potential hosts or guests. most of us. We use it to speak to an ancient practice of welcoming Being met with hospitality — or of the generosity of spirit that strangers into one’s community, greeting others with its grace — can Hwelcomes others into our midst. providing food, entertainment, care make all the difference. We use it to identify industries and safety to those for whom shelter The truest indicator of the quality that serve guests as their clientele — is being provided. Indeed, the words of life in a community just may be the restaurants and hotels, e.g., the term “hospital” and “hospice” are derived kind of hospitality that distinguishes signals a welcoming spirit to others from the same root and point to the it — how its people welcomes others, and is typically associated with making welcoming care being provided. residents and visitors alike. The room for guests in one’s home or at An ancient story about the Monadnock Region is distinguished one’s table for a meal — or in the patriarch Abraham captures the spirit by individuals and organizations that rooms and tables one provides as a of hospitality. According to legend, practice hospitable care for its fellow service to others. Abraham’s tent was open on all sides. residents and visitors. Indeed, from Strangers were welcomed the simplest acts of recognition to our regardless of the direction care for those in need, the practice of from which they hospitality is the mark of a community’s approached. Echoing the character. story from Genesis 18, When we see yard signs around the We live in circumstances in strangers could count on region that declare, “All are Welcome which we encounter others the tent of Abraham and Here,” we are reminded of this Sarah as a refuge from fundamental truth about the power of whom we do not know with their travels where they the hospitality we seek to practice. increasing frequency — whether would be welcomed, fed and tended with care. Dr. Hank Knight is the director of Cohen as potential hosts or guests. An ancient virtue, Center for Holocaust and Genocide Being met with hospitality — or hospitality is just as Studies at Keene State College. important now as in greeting others with its grace — ages past. We live in can make all the difference. circumstances in which we encounter others whom we do not know with increasing frequency —

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