Londonderry Times

14/02/2025

Senior highlights hit a little different when they are your son. 😢
Blake is an amazing kid and absolutely loves this team and his fellow seniors. What a journey basketball has been; it’s been a joy to watch you grow as an athlete and as a young man.
Enjoy the rest of your season! 🏀

14/02/2025

Changes/Cancellations To This Weekend At Etz Hayim Synagogue Due To Weather Forecast:

Friday, Feb 14, 7:15 PM - Tu B'Shvat Seder & Erev Shabbat Services by Jay Madnick - Join us to celebrate the “New Year of the Trees.” We will join together for a fruit seder. We ask that you bring one of the “Fruits of the Seven Species” to share (wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates). We will also be decorating pots and planting parsley for Passover. All ages are welcome! We are located at 1-1/2 Hood Road, Derry, NH. Visit us at https://www.etzhayim.org/home.

Sunday – Feb 16 - NO Family Sunday Camp - Sunday Family Camp has been canceled for Sunday, February 16th. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date. For complete Sunday Camp information for 4-6-year-olds, visit https://www.etzhayim.org/learn/grades-0-1

Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:00 AM to Noon

14/02/2025

Around Town Round Up! Check these events that will finish up this week. You can find full listings of these events in this weeks issue.

Musquash Field Day: The Londonderry Conservation Commission is hosting the 35th annual Musquash Field Day on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Use the Hickory Hill entrance to the Musquash. The Landing is about a 15 minute walk in on the well marked trail. Please respect parking restrictions on Hickory Hill Road. Hickory Hill Road is off High Range Road. Use 12 Hickory Hill Road for GPS. For more information contact Marge at 603-770-4690 or [email protected]

Tinker Time: Come to the Leach Library on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. for Tinker Time. A variety of toys and games from the Library of Things will be provided for children to try. Registration is recommended and begins on Saturday, Feb. 8. To register, visit the library's online event calendar or call.

Sunday Family Camp: Etz Hayim Synagogue hosts a free monthly program for ages 4-6. This Month's Theme is Tu B'Shevat, on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. - Noon, decorate a pot and then plant some parsley (to grow for Passover. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, Feb. 14, to ensure enough materials for the project. The program is free, and no membership is required.

Tu B'Shevat Seder: On Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. - Noon. Join the Etz Hayim Synagogue to celebrate the "New Year of the Trees." Please bring one of the "Fruits of the Seven Species" to share (wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates). All ages are welcome! RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, Feb. 14.

Meet the Library Trustee Candidates: On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m., members of the public are invited to meet the 2025 Leach Library Trustee Candidates in the Leach Library Meeting Room. Candidates will introduce themselves and participate in an open Q&A session.

Free Estate Planning Seminar: Join the Londonderry Women's Club for a Free informative Estate Planning Seminar, Presented by local attorney Daniel C. Clark. This session will cover essential topics; related to wills, trusts, and the key steps in planning for the future. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., at the YMCA of Greater Londonderry 206 Rockingham Rd., Londonderry. To register contact [email protected]

Duplo Budding Builders: Come to the Leach Library on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. Participants will create using larger Duplo blocks. This program is designed for younger Lego enthusiasts ages 0-5. Registration is required.

Building Buddies: Come to the Leach Library on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 4:30 p.m. for a Lego program designed for ages 6 and up. Each month, children will have time to create either individually or in groups using the library's Legos. Registration is required.

The Wars for Israel: On Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7 - 8 p.m., the Etz Hayim Synagogue presents The Wars for Israel, 1948-1973, by Robert Crawford. Sadly, the existence of Israel is a controversial subject for some people. It is helpful to know the facts about Israel’s history. There is no charge, but donations are encouraged. The presentation is part of Etz Hayim Synagogue’s Adult Continuing Education Program, Hot Topics and Cool Contemporary Stuff. Visit www.etzhayim.org/learn/adult-learning for a complete listing of Hot Topics. For more information, please contact: Stephen Soreff, MD, at [email protected] or 603-895-6120.

Bands: On Feb. 20 from 7 - 10 p.m., come to American Legion Post Post 27 and hear five local bands. For more information go to the groups website www.alpost27.com or call us at 603-437-6613.

Just a reminder the Around Town section publishes local events weekly based on submissions. Deadline to publish is the Monday prior to the Thursday issue, we do recommend sending 3 weeks out to get maximum eyes on your event.

13/02/2025

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13/02/2025

This coming Monday 2/17/2025 through Friday 2/21/2025, the upcoming Londonderry High School seniors can pick up their packets during lunches that lay out the possible scholarships for which to apply. If any of you are parents of an upcoming graduate that you know has gone above and beyond in their efforts over the course of their LHS career to give back to their community in various ways, please encourage them to apply for the Morgynne Sevigny Memorial Scholarship Fund. We created this scholarship last year in honor of Morgynne who would have graduated in June of 2024. This scholarship aims to encourage students to be a force for good in their community.
Please click the link to learn more about the scholarship program and, if you feel inclined, feel free to donate to the fund to allow us to reward these students’ efforts for many years to come and to encourage more and more of this behavior. Thank you all!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-morgynne-sevigny-memorial-scholarship-fund

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13/02/2025

The application deadline for the Town Manager position expired on February 7, 2025. The Town Council has not given any details on when they will begin interviewing prospective candidates. Since the…

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

Presidents Day - Regular Trash & Recycling Schedule in Effect

Curbside trash & recycling pickup will be on its regular schedule during the week of February 17 to 21, 2025.

Please make sure all trash and recycling is placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m.

Any questions contact the Department of Engineering & Environmental Services at (603) 432-1100 x193.

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12/02/2025

Lancers varsity senior forward Reagan Anderson achieved a major milestone in her high school career tonight. Anderson got her 1,000th rebound in her fourth year as a Lancer during the team’s win over the Portsmouth Clippers. Congratulation!

11/02/2025

Join us for the Exit 4A Gateway District Visioning Session #3 - February 24

Exit 4A Gateway District Stakeholders - Shape the Future of Derry’s Gateway District

We Need Your Input!

The Town of Derry’s Planning Board is reviewing potential zoning and land use changes in the Gateway District, the area where Folsom Road will meet the upcoming connection to Route 93’s Exit 4A. This is a significant opportunity to shape our town’s future, and we want to hear from you! We are hosting three public visioning sessions to gather input from stakeholders most impacted by these potential changes. Each session will focus on a specific area within the Gateway District, and is designed to gather input from residents and property owners in each area and beyond.

The feedback gathered from these visioning sessions will be incorporated into a proposed set of zoning and land use changes for the Gateway District, which will be reviewed with the community in the Spring of 2025 to solicit final comments ahead of voting measures.

Your feedback and participation in these sessions are critical to shaping a plan that reflects the needs and interests of our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the future of Derry’s Gateway District!

Preparing for the Session:

This is an opportunity to think big about the future of this area. To prepare for the session, consider:

What do you like about the Gateway District as it currently stands? Are there any changes or improvements you would like to see?
Given the increased access provided by the new connection to Route 93, how might this area look in ten years?
What particular types of businesses and amenities would you like to see in this context?
Additionally, we encourage you to visit https://www.i93exit4a.com/ for updates on the new connection’s progress and plans.

How to Participate

Dates & Times: Session Three: Monday, February 24, 2025 7 PM-8:30 PM

Location: Derry Municipal Center, 14 Manning Street, 3rd Floor Meeting Room

RSVP to [email protected] to let us know you’ll attend.

Additionally, a Zoom link will also be provided on the Town of Derry Planning Board website (https://www.derrynh.org/planning-board) for those who wish to listen remotely. Please note that the Zoom session will be listen-only. We encourage those unable to attend to submit written feedback to [email protected]



To join the meeting externally:

Visit www.zoom.us (Your browser may ask you to install Zoom)

Via computer or smart device: Enter Meeting ID: 754 663 912

By Phone: Phone numbers: 646-558-8656 or 312-626-6799 or 301-715 -8592

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11/02/2025

Alice M. Yarnold and Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust

The Alice M. Yarnold and Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust, created in 1994, has been providing post-secondary school scholarships to New Hampshire residents since 1995. Known as the Yarnold Scholarship, the funds of the trust are focused on providing financial assistance to deserving NH residents pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, nursing, and social work. Since its inception in 1995 the trust has awarded over $1 million in scholarship assistance to over 1,000 students. The scholarship amounts will be awarded between $3,000 and $7,500.

Applications for the award are available each year in early Spring with all application documents due by the June deadline. Students interested in receiving an award must complete the application and attach 2 letters of reference; post-secondary school transcript from the institute, college, university, or school they are attending; a completed FAFSA; and respond to a short essay question. However, scholarships are not available to graduating high school seniors, however once those students enroll in and complete the first year of post high school education in the fields of medicine, nursing, or social work we encourage them to apply for an award. To receive an application interested students should go to yarnoldscholarshiptrust.org or contact Laura Ramsdell at [email protected].

Once completed applications are received each is reviewed by the three trustees of the trust. The application review focuses on financial need, academic achievement, thoughtfulness of the essay response, and the likelihood the recipient will remain in NH to practice his/her chosen field in the health care system. After each trustee has reviewed all the applications recipients are selected and notified of the award; award checks are mailed to the program the recipient is attending.

Each year, for the past 25 years, approximately 30 - 40 NH residents have benefitted from receiving a Yarnold scholarship. Those recipients have become the doctors, nurses, and social workers practicing in NH health care settings today. Comments from students who received scholarship assistance for the 2023-24 year include “I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities that this scholarship opens up for me, which not only lightens the financial burden but also motivates me...” and “This award will be an incredible help towards my education and dream of becoming a pediatric nurse”. The trustees are committed to honoring the legacy of Alice and Sam Yarnold in providing an opportunity to NH residents to pursue a career in health care.

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10/02/2025

Now Hiring: Paralegal

The Town of Londonderry Police Department is seeking to hire a full-time paralegal. Please see the attached job description for details and how to apply. All questions should be directed to [email protected]. No phone calls or in-person applicants, please. The application deadline is February 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

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09/02/2025

The School District informed us that Jim Grimes has withdrawn his School Board candidacy citing personal reasons.

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09/02/2025

09/02/2025

https://londonderrytimes.net/ten-duplexes-proposed-for-litchfield-road-near-mammoth/

The Londonderry Heritage Commission met on Jan. 23 to hear a presentation from Jeff Burd of RJB Engineering, who wanted approval for a subdivision on behalf of the 7 Litchfield Road Realty Trust.“Back in 2017, the lot was subdivided out,” explained Burd. “The property is about 12 acres. The pr...

09/02/2025

https://londonderrytimes.net/school-and-town-ballots-will-have-contested-races/

The chance to run for an elected position for the Town and School positions in Londonderry ended on Friday, Jan. 31. From those sign-ups, 20-candidates have put their names in for the seats available, making for a number of contested races appearing on the March 11 ballot. The largest field this yea...