BUSINESS QUARTERLY: Growing under the Waldorf model

By ISADORA CRANE

Having attended Waldorf school my entire childhood, from merely 3 years old to a full 18-year-old adult, I have had the privilege of seeing the positive impact this education model has had on my personal growth.As both my mother and father attended...

Bodin named top community banker

Mark Bodin, president of Savings Bank of Walpole, has been named the 2023 Community Banker of the Year by the New Hampshire Bankers Association.Bodin received the award during the association’s recent annual conference in Quebec City, Canada. Savings...

Anytime Apparel celebrates 20 years in Depot Square in Peterborough

BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Friends, family, customers and visitors attended the 20th anniversary celebration at Anytime Apparel Boutique in Depot Square Saturday.Anytime Apparel has been in Depot Square since 2003, and owner Melissa Carson was delighted with the turnout and...

Belletetes adds product lines

Jaffrey-baed Belletetes has been approved to add the Modern series of windows and doors, along Skycove and Awaken Skylights from the Signature collection of Marvin Windows & Doors. Displays will soon be in place at Belletetes’ Andover, Ashland, and...

Radically Rural summit is Sept. 27 and 28

The Radically Rural Summit in Keene Sept. 27 and 28 has a theme of “Reimagining Rural” and will feature sections on arts and culture, clean energy, community journalism, entrepreneurship, “All In for Health,” land and community and Main Street.For...

Michael Wisniewski builds Barnside Hemp offering CBD oils

By AIDAN BEAROR

The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp growth and production legal, allowing growers such as Michael Wisniewski of Barnside Hemp to share a remedy for his own ailments with others who may be struggling. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one facet of the hemp industry that...

Heavy rains hurt hay harvest

By KATE DARIO

For New Hampshire farmers who grow hay, the past couple of years have presented a bit of a Goldilocks situation. Last summer was too dry. This summer has been too wet. And that's a bad ending for this year's hay harvest.“That's been the issue,” said...

Wilton offered gift of Wilton Falls office building

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Town of Wilton has been offered the land and offices at 6 Burns Hill Road, commonly called the Wilton Falls building, as a gift.The town announced that Chuck Crawford, owner of Wilton manufacturer Kimball Physics, has been in conversation with the...

GFA in Rindge hosting chamber open house 

GFA Federal Credit Union will host its first Rindge Chamber of Commerce open house in its new location at the intersection of Route 202 and Route 119 Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. The location is in the Rindge Crossings Plaza.There will be a...

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at Francestown children’s market

By BILL FONDA

Francestown Community Market hosts inaugural Children’s Market

Greater Monadnock Collaborative names Michelle DellaVita development director

The Greater Monadnock Collaborative has named Michelle DellaVita as its new director of development and community engagement. “I can’t wait to dive deeper into our incredible region by getting to know our people, organizations, businesses and...

Nero Wealth Group cuts ribbon on new offices in Rindge

By ASHLEY SAARI

Managing Director Jason Nero cut the ribbon Aug. 15 for the Nero Wealth Group, a financial management firm, in an opening ceremony for his business and renovated space on 2 Mountain Road in Rindge.Nero, who is both the managing director and senior...

Del Rossi's Trattoria in Dublin under new ownership

The Del Rossi's Trattoria Italian restaurant in Dublin has announced new ownership and some upcoming changes, including expanded hours, and the reintroduction of live music.According to a press release, Monadnock residents Bill O’Mahony and Wayne...

Business Quarterly: Cultural attractions provide advantage

By ANDY PETERSON

As we enter the warmth of summer in the Monadnock region, our interests turn to plans for fun activities with family and friends. Many also come to visit our region for a chance to relax and enjoy relief from the heat of urban areas and a welcome...

Business Quarterly: Summer provides opportunity for musicians such as Green Heron

By AIDAN BEAROR

The Barrington-based bluegrass duet Green Heron’s summer performance slate recently included a show as part of Francestown Old Meeting House concert series, which they performed despite torrential rain and flash flood warnings outside.Consisting of...

Business Quarterly: Peterborough Town Library gives emerging artists a spotlight

By CORINNE CHRONOPOULOS

The Monadnock region is fortunate to attract and retain a rich network of talented artists.When the Peterborough Town Library opened the new PTL Community Art Gallery, the library staff thought about upcoming artists who may not have the experience...

Business Quarterly: Arts offer opportunity for connection during summer at Jaffrey Civic Center

By REBECCA FREDRICKSON

Each season at the Jaffrey Civic Center has its distinct appeal and impact, and summer without a doubt is one of the busier times of the year.The Jaffrey Civic Center, located in a region known for its natural beauty and culture, has a large community...

Business Quarterly: Sponsors and donors make summer concerts go

By ORIANA CAMARA

Live concerts provide an opportunity for audiences to converse, relax, listen and dance, but organizers need funding to make them work.Peterborough’s Friday Summertime Concerts began just over a decade ago when Pelagia Vincent and George Neal, the...

Business Quarterly: The art of cash flow 

By NISA SIMILA 

Being able to have enough money coming in to pay the bills and put some into savings is a beautiful feeling. However, if you don’t know where your money is going and when, you may find yourself not meeting your obligations.Do you have enough cash on...

Business Quarterly: A weird market in a desirable place

By DAN PETRONE

Summer in the Granite State is remarkable! New Hampshire boasts beautiful pristine lakes and rivers that are excellent for swimming, boating and kayaking, to name a few.To top it off, there is some amazing food throughout the entire state, ranging...