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Town Officials Look at Firefighting Costs Facing Town

With a fire official telling the Town Council he would hold them responsible of anything happens because of staffing deficiencies, as previously reported in the Londonderry Times, Town Manager Kevin Smith said the voters have authorized a specific amount of…

Curriculum Budget Up, Library/Media Budget Down

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Andy Corey outlined the district’s curriculum and library/media budgets for the School Board, noting that curriculum is up by $53,675 from the current year and library/media is down $10,674. “The curriculum budget includes district wide activities…

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…

Economic Recovery Zone Discussed at Town Council

The Town Council passed gave its approval to an expansion of the Economic Recovery Zone (ERZ) located near Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Planning Contractor Stu Arnett of Arnett Development Group discussed the expansion with the Town Council at its meeting Monday…

Charter School Postpones Opening Until Fall 2014

The Founders Academy Charter School had hoped to have a mid-year opening, starting classes this coming January, but Founder’s Academy Foundation founder Thomas Frischknecht said they faced a couple of setbacks that made a fall 2014 opening more appropriate.

Taking a Stand

The perseverance of residents in fighting a proposed Dumpster Depot near their Derry neighborhood finally paid off last week when the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) upheld their appeal of the Planning Board’s approval. The citizens’ group stayed organized and…