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By JESSECA TIMMONS

After looking at more than 100 houses in New England, Frank and Sharon Riley knew they had found their retirement home when they discovered Francestown’s historic Bixby Tavern property. 

By DAVID ALLEN

Dublin’s and Francestown’s efforts to withdraw from the ConVal School District failed Tuesday.

A letter was sent recently to the ConVal superintendent and School Board by the Francestown School Committee addressing misleading information that had been presented by the School Board in public presentations and requesting the backup data used to inform their public presentations.

The George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library 52 Main St. in Francestown, will host "A Winter Wolf and Wildlife Safari" on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Stewart and Carol Brock will share their experiences visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in winter.

As the Francestown Select Board representative to the ConVal Feasibility Committee, I have spent the past year focused on the prospects of Francestown leaving ConVal to create its own independent school district.

Misinformation is harmful, and difficult to undo. In a recent letter to the editor (“ConVal costs to be decided,” Feb. 25), a respected voice in our region, Jeanne Dietsch, opined on the proposed withdrawal of Francestown (and Dublin) from the ConVal School District.

The following is from a letter from Chair Laura Mafera on behalf of the Francestown School Committee to ConVal Superintendent Ann Forrest, School Board Chair Richard Dunning and members of the ConVal School Board.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

There may be snow on the ground, but it’s time to start thinking about the Tour de Francestown. Registration for the ride, which is June 7,  is now open. 

Do you feel like you have no voice in the direction of our country? Do you think our government has been bought out by unchecked money flooding our elections? You are not alone.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Singer-songwriter Beverly Rush will perform at the Francestown Academy Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 1, at the Francestown Town Hall.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

About 10 Francestown residents turned out for a public hearing on a ConVal district  budget cap petition warrant article Thursday night at FES. 

By JESSECA TIMMONS

At the opening of Morphs & Milestones’ new location at 74B Main St. in Francestown Feb. 4, a toddler reached tentatively out to pet Benni, a rehabilitated iguana. Within a few minutes, the toddler was confidently stroking the animal’s warm, soft skin, and even fed her a leafy green snack.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Francestown residents will vote on three proposed zoning changes at Town Meeting in March, including possible changes to the town’s open space development ordinance. 

Senior William Simard and junior Ross Stephens led the way for the ConVal boys’ indoor track team to a second-place finish at the Division 2 state championship meet at Plymouth State University Saturday.

Last of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate. Miller grew up in Francestown. Much of the material for the book was from the Monadnock Ledger or Peterborough Transcript.

Tenth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate. Miller grew up in Francestown. Much of the material for the book was from the Monadnock Ledger or Peterborough Transcript.

Fidium is bringing multi-gig fiber internet to more than 650 homes and businesses in Francestown. Fiber infrastructure construction is expected to start as early as Jan. 15, with specific timelines varying by location.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After the Francestown Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Richard and Phillip Lawrence’s application for two variances at their lot on Davis Lane in September 2023, the Lawrences appealed to the state Housing Appeals Board.

The Christmas musical “The Stingiest Man in Town” serves as a metaphor for our recent election. Scrooge and Belle sing about how he chose gold over their love when young and now that he is rich he seeks her love.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Recreation Commission  is hosting youth basketball in the Francestown Elementary School multipurpose room Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m to 4:45 p.m.

As part of our 175th anniversary celebration, the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript asked 175 trivia questions about the Monadnock region. Of those 175, we picked the following 30 for our trivia contest.If you think you know the answers, send an email to...