Northwood BOS June 13, 2023 Meeting

From the Desk of Selectman Jim Recreation Commission The select board is actively helping to guide the recreation commission in defining its purpose and duties as they we not defined when the recreation commission was formed. Tonight we discussed the importance of forming a diverse commission which will focus on recreational activities for all age groups.   Center School Demolition The town voted by a warrant article to demolish/remove the Center School. A couple of residents addressed the board concerning an option of dismantling the building and moving it to a private residence and reassembling it. The board will seek …

Nottingham Republican Committee Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipient

  The Nottingham Republican Committee is proud to announce that this year’s recipient of the $500 Scholarship is being awarded to Tommy Flanagan. We want to take this opportunity to thank all the students who submitted essays for consideration. We thoroughly enjoyed reading the submissions.  They were well-written and compelling. Ultimately we chose Tommy for the award and have included his essay.  Congratulations Tommy! My Meaning of “Live Free or Die”  I am the grandson of immigrants. My Lola and Babu came to this country legally from the Philippines in the 1960s. Interestingly, they did not know each other in …

Special Election News

At a recent Board of Selectmen Meeting, Supervisor of the Checklist Dee-Ann Decker and Town Clerk Lori Anderson advised the board about the upcoming special election to fill the state representative seat vacated by Ben Bartlett. The primary election will be on August 1 and the general election will be on September 12. If no more than one candidate files for each party’s primary, the primary will be unnecessary and the general election will be held on August 1. Individuals wishing to file to run for this seat have until June 9 to file with the Secretary of State. It is …