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Congressional Record—Senate S6195 August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6195 community for its great contributions milestone for the town of Gilsum, NH, HAVERHILL, NEW HAMPSHIRE ∑ to our State. upon the occasion of its ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I f semiquincentennial anniversary. Situ- wish to celebrate and recognize the ated in scenic southwest New Hamp- 250th anniversary of the town of Haver- CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE shire, Gilsum actually received its first hill, NH. ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I charter in 1752 under the name Boyle Haverhill, first known as Lower Coos, wish to commemorate the 250th anni- but was never settled. Governor was settled by citizens from Haverhill, versary of the town of Candia, NH. Benning Wentworth re-chartered this MA and incorporated by Governor Candia was first settled in 1743 and land in 1763 to five proprietors, includ- Benning Wentworth in 1763. Haverhill ing Samuel Gilbert and his son-in-law was colloquially known as is situated on our State border, next to Thomas Sumner. The name ‘‘Gilsum’’ ‘‘Charmingfare,’’ perhaps due to its the mouth of the Ammonoosuc River, was a compromise reached to resolve many bridle paths and lovely scenery. and shares much of its heritage with Gilbert and Sumner’s ongoing dispute Gov. Benning Wentworth incorporated its sister city of Newbury in Vermont the town in 1763 and renamed it over the name of their new settlement. Historically, Gilsum was a farming across the Connecticut River. Haver- Candia, likely in honor of the principal hill’s location at the end of the Old city of the Greek island of Crete, which and manufacturing community, mak- ing use of the nearby Ashuelot River to Province Road was critical to its rapid he had visited after his graduation power multiple factories by the 1850s. development; this road, one of the ear- from Harvard College. Gilsum also boasted a productive mine, liest highways in New Hampshire, With some of the earliest farmed which provided important economic served as a supply route connecting the land in New Hampshire, Candia grew stability for the town during its early northern and western settlements with into a strong industrial center with the years of development. Today, Gilsum is the seacoast. Haverhill’s village of help of the railroad and well-estab- home to the W.S. Badger Company, a Woodsville hosted a railway supply en- lished mills which dominated its econ- quintessential New Hampshire small terprise that played an important role omy. Today, Candia has become a pop- business success story that now sells in the early years of the Boston, Con- ular tourist destination for its quaint its wonderful skincare products, in- cord and Montreal Railroad. Haverhill New England feel, family-friendly at- cluding its ‘‘Badger Balm,’’ across the may have looked remote on a map, but tractions, beautiful scenery and ease of country. it was clearly a town on the move. travel. Gilsum will mark its 250th anniver- Today, visitors to Haverhill may I was pleased to welcome award-win- sary in August with a parade, talent visit the oldest covered bridge still in ning Candia Vineyards to Washington show, community exhibits and music use in New Hampshire, the Haverhill- this past June for our annual Experi- to commemorate its proud heritage. I Bath Bridge, built in 1829 and listed on ence New Hampshire reception, where rise today to wish Gilsum a joyful cele- the National Register of Historic Granite Staters and Washingtonians bration of this important milestone Places. The Haverhill Historic Society alike could sample their wonderful and thank all its citizens for their con- has painstakingly curated many arti- wares. tributions to New Hampshire.∑ facts from the town’s long and indus- Candia will honor this 250th mile- f trious history and hosts fascinating stone through a yearlong series of cele- lectures throughout the year. Haverhill brations commemorating their long HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE is also home to the Museum of Amer- and rich history. I congratulate this ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I ican Weather, which offers an unusual wonderful community on their rise today to congratulate the town of and insightful view into New England sestercentennial and wish them contin- Hampton, NH, on the occasion of its history through its exhibits docu- ued success for their next 250 years.∑ 375th anniversary. menting weather events across our re- Coastal Hampton is one of the 4 f gion. original New Hampshire townships The town of Haverhill will celebrate CROYDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE chartered by the General Court of Mas- its semiquincentennial jointly with ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I sachusetts. It was first settled in 1638 Newbury, VT through a series of events rise today to commemorate the 250th under the name Winnacunnet, an this year, culminating in an old-fash- anniversary of the town of Croydon, Algonquian word meaning ‘‘pleasant ioned skating party in December. I NH. pines. ‘‘ One year later, Winnacunnet’s congratulate Haverhill on 250 years of The town of Croydon was incor- Puritan settlers renamed the town accomplishments, and thank its citi- porated and granted in 1763 by Gov. ‘‘Hampton’’ to honor the birthplace of zens for their many contributions to Benning Wentworth. Named for the their leader Reverend Stephen the Granite State.∑ Bachiler, a colorful figure whose de- London suburb of Croydon, England, f our Croydon is situated on the high- scendants still populate Hampton lands between the Connecticut and today. LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Hampton was a modest but bustling Merrimack Rivers. It is home to Corbin ∑ community whose early industry cen- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I Park, one of the largest private game tered around farming and fishing. All congratulate the residents of the town reserves in New England. Visitors may that changed with the arrival of the of Lisbon, NH as they celebrate its hunt a variety of animals including railroad in 1840. Visitors from Boston 250th anniversary. elk, European boar and bison on 24,000 and other cities soon discovered the Lisbon’s roots date back to 1749, acres of forested and mountainous ter- charms of Hampton’s stunning coast- when Samuel Martin went on a hunt- rain. Croydon also boasts the Croydon line, aided by the Exeter, Hampton and ing trip with his son in the wilderness Village School, one of two remaining Amesbury Trolley line, which con- along the Ammonoosuc River in the one-room schoolhouses still in use in nected inland mill towns to the sea- White Mountains. This beautiful region the State of New Hampshire. coast. Today, thousands of visitors made a lasting impression on Martin, Today, Croydon’s quaint, small-town flock to Hampton’s beaches to surf, who returned to build a small cabin on feel and natural beauty continue to sunbathe, or take to the high seas on Henry Pond with his family. This area charm visitors and residents alike chartered fishing or whale watching ex- would soon be settled and named the today. I congratulate this close-knit peditions. Gunthwaite settlement, which grew in community on their sestercentennial The Hampton Historical Society will size as soldiers returned from the Revo- anniversary and wish them continued host a series of events throughout 2013 lutionary War. In 1824, Gov. Levi success in their next 250 years.∑ to commemorate this important mile- Woodbury renamed the town Lisbon in f stone through a series of lectures and honor of his friend Colonel William town-wide activities. I congratulate Jarvis, who had been appointed by GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE this beautiful town on 375 years of suc- President Thomas Jefferson to be the ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, cess and thank them for their contribu- United States consul in Lisbon, Por- today I wish to recognize an important tions to our great State.∑ tugal. VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:52 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.079 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 The Ammonoosuc River provided a into Massachusetts and further north- SANDWISH, NEW HAMPSHIRE natural source of power for mills and east. In the 1940s, New Boston became ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I factories that bolstered Lisbon’s indus- the proud home of two military insti- wish to honor the town of Sandwich, try and helped it grow into a bustling tutions: the Gravity Research Founda- NH, on the occasion of its 250th anni- town. At one time, Lisbon’s Parker tion, which conducted research in versary. Young Company was the largest manu- hopes of creating a gravitational Sandwich is a quintessential New facturer of piano sounding boards in shielding system, and the New Boston England village between the foothills the world. Lisbon was also the first site Air Force Station, which tracks mili- of the White Mountains and breath- in New Hampshire to have a ski rope tary satellites. taking Squam Lake. Sandwich was tow. New Boston continues to inspire our chartered in 1763 by Governor Benning Many of Lisbon’s residents are de- State with its industrious and creative Wentworth and named for John scended from the town’s original set- spirit. There is much to celebrate in Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. tlers and feel a strong commitment to New Boston’s 250 years, and I am sure Lord Sandwich held various distin- preserving their town’s history. Lisbon that the next 250 years will be equally guished positions in British politics proudly honors New Hampshire’s State or even more successful.∑ and its military, but is perhaps best flower during its annual Lilac Festival, known for his purported invention of a held every Memorial Day weekend. Lis- f slice of meat between two slices of bon is also known for its public library, bread to sustain him while playing which houses nearly 10,000 volumes and PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE cards.
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