From the Londonderry Times Londonderry Times Head Shaving Event to Benefit Local Firefighter’s Cancer Fight May 5, 2016  by Kaitlyn G Woods The Londonderry Fire Department has organized a “head shaving event” to raise money for Firefighter Zach O’Brien, who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The Department has also started selling…

From the Londonderry Times Volunteer Charges Forward with Cleaning Out Town Forest May 5, 2016 by Kaitlyn G Woods It has been about a year since Londonderry volunteer Kent Allen started working to clear litter and natural debris from the floor of the Town Forest. Countless hours and 40 substantial piles…

From the Londonderry Times Council Considers Upfront Costs of Town-Run Senior Transit Posted on May 5, 2016 by Kaitlyn G Woods In an update on transportation offerings for Londonderry seniors, Town Manager Kevin Smith said several neighboring communities are providing services to residents at varying costs. “What we have found in…

Below is the revised Londonderry animal control ordinance Town of Londonderry Ordinance #2016-02 Title IV – Public Health, Safety and Welfare Rev. May 2, 2016 CHAPTER VIII – ANIMAL CONTROL SECTION I DEFINITIONS A. “Dog” shall mean both male and female, altered or not. B. “Owner” shall mean any person…

From the Londonderry Times: Council Suggests Development Agreements Over School Impact Fees May 5, 2016 by Kaitlyn G Woods In response to the School Board’s request for information about re-instating School impact fees, Town Council Chairman John Farrell said the process to establish the program would be lengthy. “In order…

From the Londonderry Times OHRV Use Picking Up in Musquash Conservation Land May 5, 2016 by Kaitlyn G Woods The Conservation Commission is looking at an increase in OHRV (off-highway recreational vehicle) use in the Musquash Conservation area and potentially installing a gate to restrict the vehicles’ access from Litchfield Road….

From the Londonderry Times Room for Both Posted on May 5, 2016 by Editor Room for Both – Londonderry Times Big changes are going on at the Londonderry Town Forest, altering it from a forested retreat to a park-like area of trails that are an extension of the Town Common. Much…

From the Londonderry Times Restrictions Placed on Dogs in Cemeteries, Rail Trail May 5, 2016 by Kaitlyn G Woods Restrictions Placed on Dogs in Cemeteries, Rail Trail – Londonderry Times After making several minor additions to a proposed “scoop the poop” ordinance, the Town Council passed the amendment with a…

Londonderry Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Monday May 9, 2016   MINUTES OLD BUSINESS 1. Facilities Update 2. Equipment update 3. Budget 4. Curfew Proposal NEW BUSINESS 1. Field Lights at West Road 2. Rocks for Basketball courts 3. Skate Park Senior Project 4. Fall and Winter Field Scheduling Meeting OTHER…

Londonderry Conservation Commission Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Sunnycrest Conference Room 7:30 – Call to order Kevin Smith – DES issues Old Business Monitoring GPS Offenders Public walk – May 21st Newsletter New Business Right to Know Municipal Code & Town Charter Educational opportunities DRCs – Alexander Road Benson’s Minutes

From the Union Leader: Exit 4A work ripple effect is expected in Derry By Hunter McGee 5/4/2016 Union Leader Correspondent DERRY — Discussing transportation developments along Interstate 93 such as the planned Exit 4A project, two area chambers of commerce are scheduled to host a Southern New Hampshire Transportation Update…

From the Union Leader: $1.2 million proposed for Exit 4A impact study By Hunter McGee 5/4/2016 DERRY — To keep plans for controversial Interstate 93 Exit 4A on track, councilors are considering a proposal to fund a $1.2 million environmental impact study of the project. After some interruptions in work…

Video from the 5/2/2016 Town Council Meeting HERE

Video: Budget Committee Meeting from 4-28-2016  HERE Interesting conversation about ‘full disclosure’ and one board member wanting the budget committee to approve Town council expenditures.

From the Union Leader: Revised Londonderry leash law extends dog ban 5/3/2016 By Eli Okun Union Leader Correspondent LONDONDERRY — The town council has banned dogs from cemeteries — with exceptions for service dogs and dogs confined in cars. Monday night’s revision of leash laws also added language to the municipal…

The April edition of Transparency in Government – April 2016 View the video HERE

From the Eagle Tribune: Six times too high: Chemicals in Londonderry water Cancer-causing chemical found at Londonderry gravel pit after dumping By Ray Carbone 5/2/2016   LONDONDERRY — The groundwater at a gravel pit on the northwest corner of town contains more than six times the state’s recommended level of perchloroethylene…

The Town Council meeting will be held in the Moose Hill Council Chambers, Town Hall, 268B Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH. Regular meetings are cablecast live and videotaped for the convenience of our viewers at home. 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENT 1.) Auditors Report – Presentation of…

From the Eagle Tribune: Londonderry eyes own senior transport service By Ray Carbone Apr 27, 2016 LONDONDERRY — Town Councilor Joe Green says the town needs a supplemental transportation system to provide services to neglected elderly residents, and he’s hoping people get a chance to consider the idea at next…

From the Union Leader Towns affected by water contamination joining forces By KIMBERLY HOUGHTON 4/19/2016 Union Leader Correspondent MERRIMACK — As communities struggle to understand the impact of contaminated water recently discovered in southern New Hampshire, area towns are creating a consortium to help guide them through the process —…