The Londonderry Hazard Mitigation Committee discussed adding to a list of projects included in the Hazard Mitigation Plan access for the Fire Department into the Musquash Conservation Area and a radio propagation analysis to locate radio signal “dead zones.” The…
A training exercise at Granite Ridge Energy’s power plant last week provided an opportunity for local fire personnel and staff at the plant to sharpen their response skills, should an emergency arise requiring rescue from a substantial height. Londonderry Fire…
With the snow melting away from shrubbery and grass, the fire danger is very high, according to Londonderry Fire Marshal Brian Johnson, who advises people to be cautious discarding smoking materials. “The shrubbery and grass hasn’t greened up yet, so…
The Fire Department plans to cover an anticipated shortfall in fiscal year 2015 with resources from within the Department’s other budgetary appropriations. Controller Doug Smith reported the plan to cover the shortfall, which is estimated will be between $180,000 and…
The Town Council directed the Town Manager and Fire Chief to present this week options for subsidizing an estimated $150,000 over-expenditure by the Fire Department due to unanticipated expenses related to injuries and long-term illnesses. Londonderry Fire Chief Darren O’Brien…
Questions of legality arose on Election Day when voters were greeted at the polls by advocates for warrant articles on the Town and School District’s ballots. Town Councilor Joe Green and several members of the public expressed concern when they…
Londonderry Firefighter Patricia Hamann is taking the Town to court for damages related to alleged harassment and a hostile work environment created by her co-workers and superiors. Hamann, a career firefighter with Londonderry since October 2002, “cited a lack of communication and…
Local and state fire officials are investigating a fire at Murray’s Auto Recycling that ravaged the 55 Hall Road salvage yard last week. A second fire broke out in the auto junkyard a day later. Londonderry Fire Marshal Brian Johnson…
A Good Samaritan’s swift response saved a Londonderry woman who was asleep in her home when it caught fire last week. Alan Lantz, the executive chef at Surf Restaurant in Nashua, was on his way to work when he noticed…
The Londonderry Fire Department announced a new procedure that will allow residents to call the department to check the status of outside burning for the day. Residents who call 432-1100, Ext. 311 or 421-1380 will hear one of two prerecorded messages: “Those…
