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NEWPORT, N.H. — SAU 43 Superintendent Brendan Minnihan’s letter of resignation submitted to the School Board this week cites conflicts and climate in the district as the reasons he is stepping down effective July 5.Minnihan charged that some members...
NEWPORT — Two variance requests for a proposed 96-unit senior housing project on Route 10 north of downtown were approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.The project by Avanru Development of Walpole, N.H., will now go before the Planning Board for...
Town Meeting preview: Newport to tackle wool mill cleanup funding Published: 4/28/2021 8:44:05 PM Modified: 4/28/2021 8:44:03 PM Hot topic: Voters in Newport, N.H., will be asked to continue efforts to clean up the former Hartford Woolen Mill during Town Meeting voting next month. An article on Newport’s annual warrant requests $500,000 to help remediate the nearly 4-acre property on the Sugar River. Newport Town Manager Hunter Rieseberg said officials want to one day see the site used for passive recreation, such as fishing. The mill, which dates back to the 19th century, was purchased by ...
Published: 4/22/2021 10:00:05 PM Modified: 4/22/2021 10:00:03 PM Letter’s argument on Newport board member falls apart I am responding to Newport School Board member Linda Wadensten’s Forum letter (“Newport board member unwilling to collaborate,” April 12). My credibility for what I am writing comes from 10 years of School Board participation as a citizen, as a district employee and as a committee member of the School Board. It seems easy to comply with the procedures to become a school board member. I have been through those on different occasions. Where the argument falls apart is...
Newport board member unwilling to collaborateNew Hampshire law allows almost anyone to run for a school board seat. You just need to be a registered voter and not be employed by the district. What makes a good school board member? Great members know...