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Allenstown, Hooksett celebrate connection through rail trail

Scott McDonald officiated at the dedication of the trail in front of a new sign.
ALLENSTOWN – The warm sun was shining low over the Merrimack River as numerous Allenstown officials gathered at the end of the day on Oct. 21 for the dedication of Allenstown’s Rail …
Letter from the Publisher
Pembroke and Allenstown now have their own independent news source: The Suncook Times.

Big changes ahead as The Bridge updates website

As winter settled in, I took the time to reflect, to create, and to truly think about the future of The Hooksett Bridge. It was a season of deep contemplation, sitting with myself and asking the …
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This map of the planned Villages at Head’s Pond show where homes would be built on undeveloped land north of Head’s Pond and east of Route 3/28. Areas in yellow are town property. Areas in reddish-purple are conservation land.

Villages at Head’s Pond: A decades-old plan is set to reshape Hooksett

HOOKSETT – More than three decades after it was first envisioned, The Villages at Head’s Pond, a 428-unit master-planned community, is set to bring transformative growth to Hooksett. This …

Hooksett Town And School Warrant Articles

The following town and school warrant articles will be presented to voters on Tuesday, March 11, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cawley Middle School. Please note that tax impacts listed do not add to the …

Hooksett Police offer free women’s self-defense course

HOOKSETT – The Hooksett Police Department is hosting a free Rape Aggression Defense class for women on Tuesday nights in March. The four-week course will take place at the Hooksett Safety …
Hooksett Fire Chief Steven Colburn speaks to the residents at the deliberative session of Town Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 1. Many people lined up to question the need for two new fulltime firefighters.

Taxes vs. ability to pay

HOOKSETT – While voters at the deliberative session of Town Meeting reduced the cost of just one warrant article, their frustrating over rising taxes was made clear.   More than 100 …
Former speaker of the NH House, Sherman Packard, left, with Hooksett Citizen of the Year Richard “Turk” Bairam.

Turk Bairam honored as Hooksett Citizen of the Year

HOOKSETT – Richard “Turk” Bairam was honored as the Hooksett Citizen of the Year at the Hooksett Lions community service dinner. He was recognized for his many years of volunteer …
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Local Business

Panera Bread, coffee shop coming to Hooksett, Dunkin’ to move

Panera Bread is coming to Hooksett.

HOOKSETT – This will be the first in what is hoped to be an ongoing series of updates to the residents of Hooksett in regard to recently approved site plans, by the town of Hooksett Planning …

Brick House opens March 8 for the 2025 season

HOOKSETT – Hooksett’s favorite ice cream stop, The Brick House Drive-In, is gearing up for an early opening this year! Despite winter still holding on, the beloved seasonal eatery is set …

Aubuchon Hardware to be replaced with a McDonald’s

Plans for a McDonald’s restaurant are in the works, replacing Aubuchon Hardware.

ALLENSTOWN   –   The future of the one hardware store for miles around Allenstown is now coming to an end. The Aubuchon Hardware store has been a landmark enterprise for several …

Real Estate

Hooksett’s legendary Santa: The legacy of Dick Marshall and the magic of 6 Lancelot Drive

Dick Marshall played a most convincing Santa Claus for many years in Hooksett.
HOOKSETT – If you grew up in Hooksett in the early 2000s to 2010s, then you knew Santa Claus – and not just any Santa. You knew Dick Marshall, the realest, most jovial Santa Hooksett ever had. With his authentic white beard, twinkling eyes, and deep, hearty laugh, Marshall had a way of making every child believe in the magic of Christmas.

Macey moves forward with subdivision on historic family farmland

HOOKSETT – Longtime Hooksett landowner Lance Macey is moving forward with plans to subdivide his 8.6-acre Medium Density Residential-zoned property into four residential house lots. The …

Hooksett sewer capacity constraints threaten future development

HOOKSETT – Hooksett’s future development may be facing an unexpected roadblock: its sewer system. At the Hooksett Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Feb.19, Hooksett Sewer …

Final phase of University Heights/Commons development re-energized

HOOKSETT – The long-planned final phase of the University Heights and Commons development is once again gaining traction, with developers revisiting previously approved plans for residential …

New cabin development planned for Eagles Nest Emporium

HOOKSETT – The historic Eagles Nest Emporium property, located at 1501 Hooksett Road, is set for a major transformation with the planned addition of approximately 14 new cabins behind the …
At The Libraries

Crafty fun planned at Allenstown library

ALLENSTOWN – The library is planning an exciting Summer Reading program called “Level Up at Your Library,” with more details to come soon according to librarian Betsi Randlett. …

Hooksett Public Library is back after last year’s flood

The Children’s Room at the Hooksett Public Library.

HOOKSETT – On Aug. 3, 2024, the Hooksett Library experienced unexpected and significant flooding during a roof replacement project that affected the first floor and parts of the lower level. …

Hooksett Library News

Derek from Wildlife Encounters brought a coatimundi to the library

HOOKSETT – Who needs a treasure map when you have a library card? The Hooksett Library is your passport to discovery, offering a world of adventures for visitors of all ages and interests. …

Youth Corner

Hooksett lacrosse wraps up

HOOKSETT – Hooksett Youth Lacrosse completed another fall season of Skills and Drills training. They use this time for specific training with coaches and to allow a smaller coach-to-player …
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HYAA soccer invites kids to join

HOOKSETT – As the fall soccer season comes to a close, the Hooksett Youth Athletic Association wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all its families, volunteers and sponsors who made this …

Flipping for a cause

HOOKSETT – The annual David R. Cawley Middle School National Junior Honor Society Pancake Breakfast took place on Feb. 15 at Cawley Middle School. The breakfast brought together students, …

Cawley Middle School track and field team sets records

HOOKSETT – The Cawley Middle School track and field team had an amazing 2024 season!   Congratulations to the boys team for taking first place at the D.2 championship meet at Bow and …
Clubs and groups
Troop 10600 of Allenstown made this customer happy as they sold Girl Scout Cookies at the Brick House in Hooksett on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Now’s the time for Girl Scout Cookies
HOOKSETT – Girl Scouts in New Hampshire are now making cookies available to everyone through cookie booths through March 16.   All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local troops to …
Scouts BSA Troop 292 visited the USS Intrepid in New York City in December.
BSA plans many activities
HOOKSETT – Hooksett’s Scouts BSA Troop 292 is ready for spring, with a busy schedule of adventures planned.   Starting in March, they have a fun trip to Camp Wanocksett in Jaffrey …
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