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“Your Local Weekly Since 1868 A Tradition Worth Keeping” THE MessengerFree Our 149th Year Issue 21 May 26, 2017 Memorial Day Observed See page 13 for a schedule of the Memorial Day observances. Have a hot dog, play some golf or attend a ball game, but please attend an observance to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Five days after a man was wounded in a police-involved shooting, authorities remain closemouthed about Cahill appointed Chair the incident. Gov. Chris Sununu has appointed Su- napee Police Chief Da- vid Cahill as Chair of the Police Standards Officer involved in shooting and Training Council. Attorney General investigating I-89 Hopkinton incident Chief Cahill was appointed a Council Authorities have released few details of an and taken to the hospital with non-life-threat- Member by Governor Lynch in 2012 officer involved shooting of a motorist in I-89 ening injuries. Assistant Attorney General and in 2017. Council Members voted in Hopkinton last week. Geoff Ward is leading the probe to determine him to be Vice Chairman. The position State police are still investigating the police whether the law enforcement shooting was jus- of Chair can only be appointed by the pursuit of a stolen car suspect that ended with tified. The driver initially refused to pull over, Governor of New Hampshire. the officer-involved shooting of that person and but following a long pursuit, he stopped. Making A Difference the shutdown of the southbound side of Inter- In a joint statement, MacDonald and Wag- Kearsarge Regional Elementary School state 89 in Hopkinton last Friday night. ner said “Afterwards, there was a confrontation in New London Attorney General Gordon MacDonald between the driver and several police officers at music teacher Ni- and State Police Col. Christopher J. Wagner the scene. During that confrontation, the driver cole Densmore confirmed the driver was treated at the scene of the stolen vehicle was shot.” accepts the Above and Beyond award Supreme Court overturns former deputy's conviction after her fourth grade students sang at the The New Hampshire Supreme Court has institution. The way the law is written, a person Women Who make a reversed the sexual assault conviction of a would be guilty of sexual assault by coercing Difference Luncheon May 18 at Colby former deputy sheriff. Ernest Blanchette was a victim who is incarcerated in a correctional Sawyer College in New London. sentenced last year to at least 10 years in prison facility where the defendant is employed (em- for sexually assaulting a female inmate while phasis added). transporting her to state prison. He was con- Blanchette's defense attorneys argued that Postal Customer Postal US Postage PRSRT STD PRSRT Hillsboro, NH Hillsboro, PAID victed in part because of his position of author- he was working for the county sheriff, not the Permit #25 Permit ECRWSS Visit us ity as a member of law enforcement. jail or prison. The court agreed and advised the online at But the Supreme Court reversed the deci- Legislature to consider modifying the law to granitequill.com sion Monday, saying that the evidence doesn't clarify its intent. Blanchette is also facing other show that he was working for a correctional charges, but the ruling doesn't affect that case. PAGE 2 | The MessenGer | MAY 26, 2017 | www.GRANIteQUILL.COM No Tricks. No Gimmicks. Local history as Just Quality Service. Yesteryear reported in The Messenger Home & May 20, 2016 Business Goffstown can not collect from Dunbarton Solutions 1971 Franklin murder receives another look ConVal student faces sex assault charges in three towns Allll platformsl f serviced Bow drinking water quality study released May 22, 2015 Franklin for a Lifetime findings presented to City Council Newport Selectmen to study Parlin Field finances granitestatecomputers.com 603-490-2762 • 877-273-0956 New Boston to add two policemen Weare Selectmen determined to hire part-time police chief May 23, 2014 Choose Our Great Brook named Middle School of the Year Marc Peterson hired as new HDMS Principal Quality Lumber. Franklin begins city wide reassessment Why “wood” you settle for less? Bleach bandits hit Goffstown's Cumberland Farms May 24, 2013 If you’re interested in quality lumber and County Sheriff to review New London Police procedures unparalleled service, Antrim Lumber should Antrim Wind's attorney drafted Town's motion be your choice. Stop in and see us today. Peterborough to sell historic GAR Hall MV Kearsarge Grand Inaugural Sunset Cruise Antrim Lumber Co. May 25, 2012 78 Smith Road Antrim • 588-2139 Hillsborough bridge enters Presidential debate HOURS: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-1pm Newbury man's death ruled a suicide SAU #34 undergoes major staff restructuring Galpim suggests a conspiracy to disrupt Stetser investigation May 27, 2011 Four survive New London crash Antrim ZBA approves Tuttle Hill tower New England College professor sent to jail State may close Henniker District Court May 21, 2010 Fuel Oils and LP Gas • Sales and Service Escaped juveniles caught in,Weare Our family has been serving the area’s heating needs for over 65 years! Warner Men's Club fills the shelves 24 Hour Gasoline and Diesel Pumps Sutton Selectmen upset with condition of Route 114 20 Hall Ave. Henniker and Rte. 114 Bradford Antrim fire leads to theft arrest 428-3333 • www.ayerandgoss.com May 22, 2009 Hopkinton Fire Chief goes fulltime Peterborough dealership a victim of Chrysler reorganization New England College students arrested for arson Area towns receive stimulus funds for projects May 23, 2008 Check out everything Coffey complaint condemns Community Building we do at The UPS Store. New London Hospital receives $100,000 gift Mixed reviews for Henniker wood-burning plant WE SHIP! WE SHRED! Bennington Selectmen oust Fire Chief for second time WE PACK! WE PRINT! May 25, 2007 Circle to bear name of Jeremy Charron WE DO MAILBOXES! Jenkins and McCulloch contributions honored 3 Henniker Street, Hillsboro, NH 03244 Washington man's suicide puzzles authorities Ph: 603-680-4226 eMail: [email protected] Hopkinton womam wants sentence reduced www.GRANIteQUILL.COM | MAY 26, 2017 | The MessenGer | PAGE 3 Stark voters remain unimpressed with new teachers' contract In March, John Stark voters rejected in the first place if residents could not tax rate by $0.08 per $1,000 of assessed a new contract with the teachers' union, amend the article. “If we’re not able to do property value. Ballot voting for the con- which would have increased spending by something about the issues being raised, tract will occur on June 20 from 7 a.m. $382,393, but authorized the district to what’s the purpose of the meeting?” he to 7 p.m. at the Henniker Community renegotiate cost items associated with the said. The new contract would increase the School and the Weare Middle School. contract. Tuesday evening, the Board brought back a new three-year contract proposal costing $329,248, or about $53,000 less than the one voters rejected. Lori Davis, Vice Chair of the Weare Finance Commit- tee, voiced the concerns of many when she said, addressing the teachers, “I’m listening to the way this is negotiated, and it seems like you’re not listening to your taxpayers. Teachers have got to under- stand that it comes down to if you want a job, we’re going to be cutting benefits and you’re going to be paying more. If some- one wants New York City benefits, those are in New York.” Henniker resident John Kjellman questioned why the meeting was held NHMS music concerts delayed Back row L to R: Lucas Guerrette, Jason Johannisson, Erik Hilyard, Alison Wright. Front row The Loudon Planning Board has L to R: Sydney Story, Allie McKean, Molly Leuci, Jackson Flanders, Alex Marko. Lorraine tabled decided that a proposal by New Connell photo. Hampshire Motor Speedway to bring a country musical festival to the venue, John Stark students freed from the Escape House ruling it will have a regional impact John Stark Regional High School and be able to escape. Things are not requiring that abutting towns be notified students in Lorraine Connell's AP always as they seem, so participants and have a chance to react. The decision Chemistry class (current and those must be prepared to think outside the delays NHMS's desire to find a way for- enrolled for next year) and Colin box. ward by bringing new large-scale events Stone's Principles of Engineering "Our students were thinking on to the property in the wake of the loss of class recently visited the Granite State their feet, problem-solving, working one of its two rules. Officials are sched- Escape House in Manchester to try through failure, and group work. We uled to appear before the zoning board their skills at problem-solving and really asked students to step out of of adjustments on May 25 for a public working as a team. Visitors to the Es- their comfort zones and we gave them hearing seeking a special exception, for cape House must find clues and hints a real leadership opportunity," said recreational facilities for concerts and for inside a room to solve the puzzles Ms. Connell about the trip a variance to permit overnight camping. MAY IS ONE-OF-A-KIND SOFA MONTH Don’t settle for a sofa some other store has in stock. You can get the style you want, in the fabric or leather you want, delivered promptly to your home at special order sale prices • Choose from many styles of sofas, loveseats, recliners, sectionals, chairs and sleep sofas • Select from 1000 fabrics • Rest assured with America’s best warranty! BARNS OF BRADFORD - Factory Furniture Store - 938-2618 Rte.