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Simply Somersworth: Burleigh School an institution lost to time By Jenne Holmes For almost 100 years. there was a school that stood where you can now find the Washington Street Plaza. For many Somersworth seniors, that school holds some dear memories. If you grew up in Somersworth pre-1956, you will likely remember that school. The school that I am referring to is now recalled as the Burleigh School, but when built in 1875, it was referred to as the Orange Street School. The reason for this is back then, the street we now refer to as Constitutional Way, was in fact Orange Street. The school f...

Simply Somersworth: Story behind our city library Jenne Holmes It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas and the holidays in my home, and I hope in yours, too, no matter how you celebrate the season. With the recent snowfall and after the driveway is cleared I love nothing better than curling up in a comfy chair and enjoying some quiet reading time. That’s a big part of the reason I am so grateful to the staff of the Somersworth Public Library on Main Street. I get recommendations from people all the time on books that might interest me and they are always able to find the book, thanks i...