Election Filing Deadline Friday
The filing period for town and school district seats in the March 11 election ends Friday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. Candidates for town seats can file for office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. through Jan. 31 at the…
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Fire Department Staffing Questioned At Budget Hearing
Resident Maria Newman spoke out during the Town Council’s public hearing on the budget Monday and asked whether the proposed budget contained money for increased staffing of the fire department. “Where are we at with the fire department situation? The…
School Board Sends $4 Million Bond to Warrant
The School Board accepted a $4 million bond to be placed on the ballot in March. Board member John Robinson was not able to attend the Jan. 16 meeting and participated by telephone. School District Business Administrator Peter Curro said…
Town Council Increases Proposed Budget by $30,000
The Town Council added $30,000 to its proposed FY 15 budget on an amendment by Councilor Tom Dolan and another amendment by Councilor Tom Freda at their Monday night meeting. Article 4, the town operating budget, was amended on a…
School Board OKs Level Tax Rate Budget Proposal
LONDONDERRY – The Londonderry School Board approved a level tax rate budget of $66,240,583 for the coming fiscal year, a figure that is lower than the previously proposed budget of $66,540,975. The vote came at the Thursday, Jan. 9 School Board…
Supporters of Deposed Football Coach Question School Board
LONDONDERRY – The members of the Londonderry school board are used to having their meetings sparsely attended. So as the Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting was about to begin, several members of the board could be heard commenting on how large the…
Over 200 Donate Hair at Pantene Rally
LONDONDERRY – A packed Londonderry High School gymnasium was the venue for over 200 donations of hair that will be made into wigs for cancer patients who lose their hair due to cancer treatments. “Welcome to the eighth annual Londonderry High…
First Storm of New Year BringsSnow, Frigid Temperatures
Winter storm Hercules brought with it almost a foot of snow and frigid temperatures, and the Londonderry Department of Public Works (DPW) was ready to keep the streets passable. With the wind chill factored in, temperatures ranged from the single…
Preliminary Warrant Readto Town Council This Week
Town Manager Kevin Smith told the Town Council on Monday night that the preliminary draft version of the March Town Warrant will include the following: • Article 1, election of officers. • Article 2, to see whether the town will…
Firefighter Staffing Still BeingDiscussed by Town Council
Several residents came forward in support of hiring additional firefighters during the public comment portion of Monday night’s Town Council meeting. But by the end of the evening, it was still undecided whether or how to fund the money needed…