Gatchell Loses a Round

It’s not a pretty picture for the man with the polka dot house. On Monday, the zoning board of adjustment reversed its earlier vote that would have allowed Paul Gatchell to build more townhouse-style units than zoning regulations allow on his Main Street property. Facing opposition from neighbors, Gatchell said he’ll most likely have to [...]

Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library Notes 12/23/08

During a week when southern NH residents find themselves thankful for basics like heat and running water we are reminded to be grateful for those things that are easy to take for granted. This week I write a more personal “thank you” to the voluntary members of the library’s Board of Trustees who, through staffing [...]

Epping teen uses grant to open bike repair shop

Andrew Sweet and four fellow Epping Middle School students are members of the newly- launched Youth Venture Team. They have created the Fix—It Bike Shop. The venture will provide low-cost bike repair for area residents and offer money-saving lessons on maintenance and safety. Sweet created the Fix-It Bike Shop after noticing that few residents in [...]

Team concept will be key for Epping boys

After Monday’s Epping High School boys basketball practice, Steven Robert, Mike Fecteau and Dave Deschene all looked in Jimmy Riordon’s direction when asked about their team. Riordon, known affectionately by his teammates as “Big Red,” took up the challenge. “We have a good mix of players,” said Epping’s 6-foot-2 senior center. Riordon, who averaged 12 [...]

Epping police protect PSNH officials

Police have begun providing security at the Public Service of New Hampshire office in Epping after utility officials became worried about angry customers coming in to complain about widespread power outages. “We’ve got some unhappy people and we’ve had some people making threats,” Stephen Lee, a PSNH supervisor, said. Epping police have been stationed in [...]

Girls basketball: Epping looks to advance past quarterfinals

Meghan Fiore and Cory Buchanan, senior members of the Epping High School girls basketball team, say it’s a matter of getting back in sync, However, Epping coach Tim Hopley feels his team is “still definitely trying to feel our way through” 10 practices into the preseason. Megan Browning and Amanda Foster are the other two [...]

Tractor Supply Co. plans Epping building

A Maine developer has proposed a new retail building on Route 125 that will include Tractor Supply Co. H.L. Patten of Kittery plans to build 19,097 square feet of retail space for Tractor Supply Co. and a 20,070-square-foot fenced-in area for outdoor sales at the proposed retail building at 212 Route 125. The building will [...]

Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library Children’s Room News 12/9

Children ages 2 – 8 and their families are invited to celebrate the joy of the season with Epping’s library family on Friday, December 12th from 6:30 to 7:45. This popular program, now in its 6th year, combines Christmas crafts, songs and stories with holiday treats and the warmth of community for a fun evening. [...]

Scrooge to take the stage at Leddy Center through Dec. 14.

Director Elaine Gatchell is proud to present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Leddy Center’s Main Street theater, through Dec. 14. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Larry Cranor stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this timeless classic. Dan Bush is Bob Crachit; Ashley Prend is Mrs. [...]

Epping Library Notes: 12/02/08

This week the staff of the Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library would like to express its gratitude to the Friends of the Library, which is a relatively small but dedicated group of Epping residents who give their time and creativity to host events and raise funds for what they have called “little extras” for our public [...]

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