Month November 2013

Nice Idea, But…

The Derry Town Council has been asked to ban smoking on all of its public properties, including parks and recreational fields. Concerned about the effects of second-hand smoke, the petitioner to the Council said she had been unwilling to take…

Historical Society Gains Variance For Railroad Tracks

David Colglazier, treasurer of the Londonderry Historical Society, successfully petitioned the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance to allow a structure within five feet of a rear property line where 15 feet is required, so that the Historical Society…

Londonderry Police Works with Postal Service in Drug Arrest

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Londonderry Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Postal Inspection Service, arrested Kyle Pedrick, 21, of Londonderry on suspicion of the following charges: Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs; Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs With Intent to…

Fire Practice

The Hudson Firefighter Explorer Post, whose members include Londonderry residents, took part in training to enter and vent a house at 381 Mammoth Road on Saturday morning. Photo by Chris Paul

Fire Explorers Train on Mammoth Road

The house at 381 Mammoth Road had thick white smoke billowing from the doors and windows, while youths ages 14 to 18 were entering the structure, all of them members of the Hudson Firefighter Explorer Post, training to be future…