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Karen Hatcher speaks during a meeting of the Peterborough Economic Development Authority Tuesday.

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EDA ‘welcomes’ community group

by Brandon Latham Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 24, 2016

The Union Congregational Church in Peterborough is one of the churches collecting food for End 68 Hours of Hunger. The UCC church has been tasked with collecting peanut butter and has already amassed quite the supply.

Group helps feed students in need

by Nicholas Handy Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 24, 2016

Congresswoman Annie Kuster met with stakeholders at MCH Wednesday to discuss the opioid crisis, and how federal and local initiatives might work together.

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Kuster outlines federal fight on drug crisis

by Ashley Saari Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 24, 2016

The United States Drought Monitor map showing “Moderate” and “Severe” drought in the Monadnock Region.

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Drought plagues southern counties

by Brandon Latham Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 22, 2016

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Sharon: Greenville woman charged after crash

by Nicholas Handy Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 22, 2016

Over 250 people showed up to the final Monadnock Lyceum of the summer, featuring Sy Montgomery. (Nicholas Handy / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript)

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Octopus, author became friends over time

by Nicholas Handy Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 22, 2016

The town of Peterborough was given the 2016 Green Medal for Local Energy Achievements by the League of Conservation Voters at the Select Board meeting Tuesday.

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Peterborough’s energy achievements honored

by Nicholas Handy Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 22, 2016

By NICHOLAS HANDYMonadnock Ledger-TranscriptThe town of Peterborough will hold general election voting at the Community Center this year.The Select Board decided to change the voting venue for Nov. 8 to the Community Center on 25 Elm Street due to parking and space concerns at the Town Hall, as well as improved ADA access at the Community Center. “We have an opportunity to make voting more of a social event,” said Selectwoman Barbara Miller. “It’s also a great way to show off the Community Center.”Selectmen said they would assess the Community Center as a voting venue for future elections after the general election. The Sept. 13 state primary election will still be held at the town hall.The Select Board also voted to raise the town’s water rate by five-percent and the town’s sewer rate by 15-percent effective Sept. 1.Town Administrator Rodney Bartlett told the board that the increases were needed to generate sufficient revenues to fund the budget as approved.With the increase in water rates, the yearly cost for the average family home according to Bartlett is $541.41, $67.81 over the state average from 2015. The water rate has been increased from $5.62 per 100 cubic feet to $5.62. For the sewer rates, the yearly cost for the average family home will be $685 per year, up $90 from last year. The state average in 2015 was $593. Bartlett said the sewer rate has not been increased in three years and the water rate hasn’t been increased since fiscal year 2012. Rob Werner, NH state director of the League of Conservation Voters presented the town with a 2016 Green Medal for Local Energy Achievements, highlighting the town’s enduring commitment to environmental stewardship.By NICHOLAS HANDYMonadnock Ledger-TranscriptThe town of Peterborough will hold general election voting at the Community Center this year.The Select Board decided to change the voting venue for Nov. 8 to the Community Center on 25 Elm Street due to parking and space concerns at the Town Hall, as well as improved ADA access at the Community Center. “We have an opportunity to make voting more of a social event,” said Selectwoman Barbara Miller. “It’s also a great way to show off the Community Center.”Selectmen said they would assess the Community Center as a voting venue for future elections after the general election. The Sept. 13 state primary election will still be held at the town hall.The Select Board also voted to raise the town’s water rate by five-percent and the town’s sewer rate by 15-percent effective Sept. 1.Town Administrator Rodney Bartlett told the board that the increases were needed to generate sufficient revenues to fund the budget as approved.With the increase in water rates, the yearly cost for the average family home according to Bartlett is $541.41, $67.81 over the state average from 2015. The water rate has been increased from $5.62 per 100 cubic feet to $5.62. For the sewer rates, the yearly cost for the average family home will be $685 per year, up $90 from last year. The state average in 2015 was $593. Bartlett said the sewer rate has not been increased in three years and the water rate hasn’t been increased since fiscal year 2012. Rob Werner, NH state director of the League of Conservation Voters presented the town with a 2016 Green Medal for Local Energy Achievements, highlighting the town’s enduring commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Community Center is new voting venue

by Nicholas Handy Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 17, 2016

Water spills over the North Dam between Route 202 and Hunt Road in Peterborough on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. (Brandon Latham / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript)

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Water ban fallout

by Brandon Latham Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 17, 2016

The MacDowell Colony awarded author Toni Morrison the MacDowell Medal on Sunday, August 14, 2016.

A prizewinning pioneer

by Ashley Saari Monadnock Ledger-TranscriptAugust 15, 2016