John “Jack” Callahan Sr.
John “Jack” Callahan Sr., 88, of Derry died Jan. 18, 2014 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry. He was born in Newton, Mass., on June 22, 1925, a son of the late Vincent and Margaret Callahan. He had been…
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Vanessa Jill Craig Wray
Vanessa Jill Craig Wray, born January 6, 1983, went home to be with the Lord on her 31st birthday. Her homegoing was the result of injuries sustained as a pedestrian when struck by a vehicle 12/13/13 in Aventura, FL. At…
Special Education Budget Rises
Londonderry School District Pupil Services Director Kim Carpinone outlined for the School Board the Special Education budget for FY 15. Her budget totals $2,876,594, an increase of $104,188. Carpinone told the School Board at is Dec. 12 budget workshop that…
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…
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…
Concussion Policy Reviewed Again at School Board
Superintendent of Schools Nathan Greenberg answered questions that school board members had raised when the official policy presentation on concussions was made by Athletic Director Howard Sobolov and Athletic Trainer Michelle Hart-Miller the previous month.
Junior Girl Scouts Beautify Historical Society Property
Londonderry Historical Society property, home to the Morrison House on Pillsbury Road, looks a little brighter these days, thanks to flowers planted this month by Junior Girl Scout 11177. “The girls are going for their Bronze Award, which is an…
Matthew Thornton Paving Project Stalled by Voters
The second phase of repairs to the parking lot at Matthew Thornton Elementary School, which had been planned for this summer, will not be taking place, after voters in March did not approve a bond article that would have authorized…
Resident Questions School Board on Security Improvements, Ballfields
Resident and retiring Londonderry Middle School custodian Bob Napolitano questioned the School Board about whether additional security enhancements have been discussed, as well as over work he has seen at the baseball field.
LHS Lady Lancer Stickers Sting a Pair of Opponents
First-year coach Mike Boyle watched his Londonderry High girls’ lacrosse squad catapult itself over the .500 mark with a pair of impressive victories late last week. The now 6-4 Lady Lancers were some 21 goals better than a Manchester opponent…