This archive contains links to news and event stories going back to 2015 with a few earlier than that. Go back to the Home Page for current news stories.
Past News Stories from 2023
Family Movie Night: Sept. 30 - Sept. 6, 2023
Reach the Beach Relay Race: Sept. 15 - Sept. 3, 2023
Bob DePaolo Concert & Cruise Night on Sept. 10 - Aug. 15, 2023 - CANCELLED
Old Home Day Parade: Aug. 26, 2023 - Sept. 3, 2023
New Local Newspaper: The Hooksett Bridge - Aug. 6, 2023
Sept. to Dec. Events - July 27, 2023
Route 28 Bridge Construction - July 27, 2023
First Ever Senior Living Community in Allenstown - July 27, 2023
Hometown Heroes Program Reaches 13 - July 26, 2023
Grand Opening of 25 Canal - July 23, 2023
BoneShakerz Concert & Cruise Night on Aug. 13 - July 7, 2023
Annual Bake Sale on 6/30/23 - June 9, 2023
Jennifer Mitchell Concert & Cruise Night on 6/25/23 - Canceled
Tour of New School Construction - May 22, 2023
Residents donate a huge conservation easement - May 11, 2023
Townwide Yard Sale, June 10 - May 7, 2023
Out on Bail Concert & Cruise Night - Apr. 20, 2023
History Day on April 21st - Apr. 13, 2023
Construction Starts on Route 28 Bridge - Mar. 21, 2023
Vote, Vote, Vote on March 14 - Feb. 25, 2023
Brodie wants 3 days off - Feb. 9, 2023
Deliberative Smackdown Session - Feb. 2, 2023
Low Turnout at Budget Hearing - Jan. 20, 2023
Past News Stories from 2022
Route 28 Bridge Reopened - Dec. 22, 2022
2022 Christmas Light Contest - Dec. 20, 2022
Power cables for the new school - Nov. 8, 2022
New business: Fiber 'n Forge - Nov. 5, 2022
2022 Halloween Lighting Contest - Oct. 16, 2022
Movie Night Sept. 17: Jurassic World - Sept. 12, 2022
Wrapup of Catfish Howl Concert - Aug. 28, 2022
Purple Heart Ceremony - Aug. 14, 2022
New Suncook Pond Pump Station - Aug. 2, 2022
Catfish Howl Concert & Cruise Night on Aug. 14 - July 16, 2022
Historic Convent Taken Down - July 12, 2022
Tree Gone from Reserve St. - July 9, 2022
Shocking New Electricity Rates - - July 2, 2022
Pain at the Gas Pump - July 2, 2022
Allenstown Cruise Night - June 29, 2022
Annual Bake Sale - June 23, 2022
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New School - June 19, 2022
Recent Tour of China Mill - June 10, 2022
Clearing Land for New School - May 31, 2022
BoneShakerz Concert on June 12 - May 19, 2022
Cold Steel Ramblers Concert on May 15 - Apr. 19, 2022
Rebuilding the Route 28 Bridge - Apr. 11, 2022
Town Yard Sale on May 21 - Mar. 22, 2022
History Day on April 21 - Apr. 1, 2022
Buy the Elementary School? - Feb. 11, 2022
Donated Ice Skates - Jan. 29, 2022
Ice Rink January Updates - Jan. 14, 2022
Ice Skating Rink Underway - Jan. 10, 2022
Past News Stories from 2021
Christmas Lighting Awards Ceremony - Dec. 21, 2021
Christmas Lighting Contest - updated Dec. 10, 2021
Halloween Lighting Contest - Sept. 28, 2021; Final Results, Oct. 31, 2021
Banner for a Civil War Hometown Hero - Oct. 22, 2021
Blueberry Express Park - Oct. 22, 2021
Old Time Baseball in Allenstown - Oct. 21, 2021
Girl Scouts Renovate Gazebo - Aug. 30, 2021; updated Sept. 30, 2021
Movie Night at Town Hall on Sept. 18 - Sept. 9, 2021
Wrapup of Crazy Steve Concert - Aug. 18, 2021
School Construction Grant Approved - Jul. 16, 2021
Crazy Steve Concert on Aug. 15 - Aug. 4, 2021
Wrapup of Green Heron Concert - June 30, 2021
Annual Bake Sale on July 2nd - June 22, 2021
POW/MIA Flag Raising Wrapup - June 1, 2021
Forgotten Heroes Ceremony Wrapup - June 1, 2021
Missing Man Chair Ceremony Wrapup - June 1, 2021
Green Heron Bluegrass Concert on June 27 - May 25, 2021
Events Honoring Veterans in May - Apr. 27, 2021
Free Music Concert on May 23rd - Apr. 15, 2021
Townwide Yard Sale on May 15 - Mar. 28, 2021
Senior Living Coming to Town - Mar. 9, 2021
2021 Election Issues - Feb. 27, 2021
School Tax Concerns - Feb. 26, 2021
School Bond Proposal vs. HB20 Part 4 - Feb. 8, 2021
Nouria Energy Acquires Mega-X Stores - Feb. 6, 2021
School Bond Proposal Part 3 - Jan. 28, 2021
School Bond Proposal Part 2 - Jan. 18, 2021
School Bond Proposal Hearing on Jan. 14 - Jan. 8, 2021
Past News Stories from 2020
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners - Dec. 21, 2020
2nd Annual Christmas Light Contest - Nov. 27, 2020
New Commercial Bldg. at Allenstown Aggregate - Nov. 12, 2020
New Life for China Mill - Nov. 10, 2020
Holiday Assistance Programs - Nov. 6, 2020
Results of Halloween Lighting Contest - Nov. 3, 2020
Daffodil Days - Oct. 19, 2020
Halloween Lighting Contest - Sept. 29, 2020
Honoring Dr. Charles Albee - Sept. 24, 2020
Fall Concert Wrap Up - Sept. 14, 2020
More Banners on School St. - Sept. 4, 2020
Suncook River Store Repaved - Aug. 21, 2020
2020 Early Fall Concert on Sept. 13 - Aug. 13, 2020
2020 Summer Concert Wrapup - Aug. 8, 2020
Free Passes to Bear Brook State Park - July 23, 2020
Bluegrass Concert, August 2 - July 16, 2020
Annual Bake Sale July 3rd - June 29, 2020
New Pizza Business - June 19, 2020 July 10, 2020
Library Curbside Pickup - June 10, 2020
Banners for Your Hometown Hero - May 21, 2020
Business Conditions During Virus Pandemic - Updated May 20, 2020
Governor Sununu Loosens Virus Guidelines - May 1, 2020
Bill Maher on Naming Viruses - April 21, 2020
Moderator Dennis Fowler Retires - Mar. 15, 2020
2020 Election Results - Mar. 11, 2020
Details of the 2020 Election - Mar. 6, 2020
Honoring Dr. Gerard Hevern - Feb. 25, 2020
Banner for Your Hometown Hero - Feb. 24, 2020
2020 NH Primary on Feb. 11 - Feb. 7, 2020
Past News Stories from 2019
Awards for Christmas Lighting Contest - Dec. 21, 2019
Possible State Fund for Building Construction - Dec. 9, 2019
Holiday Lighting Contest on Facebook - addresses to vote for - Dec. 3, 2019
Town Holiday Lighting Contest - Nov. 24, 2019 --> Dec. 12, 2019
Effect of New State Aid for Schools - Nov. 15, 2019
Old Meeting House, New Roof - Nov. 16, 2019
Morgan Storage Opens Three New Businesses -
Nov. 12, 2019
Banners for Hometown Heroes -
Nov. 12, 2019
Indoor Yard Sale - Sept. 21, 2019
Zoning Amendments Approved - Oct. 23, 2019
Dedication of Ronnie Pelissier Boat Launch - Oct. 20, 2019
A Great Fall Concert - Oct. 13, 2019
Census 2020 Is Hiring - Oct. 9, 2019
Fire Station Open House - Sept. 29, 2019
Good News About Morgan Storage - Sept. 20, 2019
Catfish Howl Concert on Oct. 6 - Sept. 10, 2019
Old Home Day 2019 - Sept. 4, 2019
School Budget Slightly in the Black - Aug. 26, 2019
Summer Concert Wrapup - Aug. 17, 2019
Allenstown Bears on Duty - Aug. 9, 2019
Grand Re-Opening of Suncook River Convenience Store - July 10, 2019
New Town Signs Installed - July 10, 2019
Summer Concert on Aug. 4 - July 3, 2019
School Deficit, Continued - June 21, 2019
New Town Welcome Signs - June 13, 2019
Annual Bake Sale on July 5th - June 7, 2019
School Budget Deficit - May 31, 2019
Ronnie Pelissier, R.I.P - May 28, 2019
Cost of School Upgrades - May 24, 2019
Touch a Truck Day on June 8 - May 20, 2019
Blood Drive at the Fire Station on May 31 - May 1, 2019
ARD at End of Life - Apr. 10, 2019
Report Card on Our Schools - Apr. 4, 2019
Spaghetti Dinner Apr. 13 at the Community Center - March 31, 2019
History Day on April 11 - Mar. 21, 2019
Where do those property taxes come from? - Mar. 17, 2019
Hot to Trot for Constitutional Amendment - March 6, 2019
Deliberative Smackdown: $16 Million in 90 Minutes - Feb. 2, 2019
Town and School Warrant Articles to Consider - Jan. 25, 2019
Holiday Acres (and more) up for sale - Jan. 15, 2019
Chief Paquette Has Retired - Jan. 2, 2019
Past News Stories from 2018
Dec. 8, 2018
Jose Duddy Dinner Concert. The St. Therese Rosebush Society sponsored a holiday event, "An Evening with Jose Duddy" who is an award-winning singer and entertainer. The event included a prime rib dinner prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Doors opened at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St., Allenstown. Tickets were $25 per person.
Dec. 2, 2018
Christmas in Suncook Village. The Pembroke Women's Club sponsored an "All Free Family Event" on Main Street in Suncook Village. This event was made possible by generous donations from local businesses.
This fun holiday afternoon included: Visit with Santa, hayrides, wagon rides, pony rides, face painting, cookie decorating, balloon artist, children's crafts, music, and entertainment.
A Surprise Tax Cut - Nov. 20, 2018
A Record Setting Election - Nov. 7, 2018
Nov. 6 Election Ballot Released - Oct. 4, 2018
Allenstown Primary Results - Sept. 12, 2018
Old Home Day 2018 - Sept. 1, 2018
NH Primary is Sept. 11 - Aug. 17, 2018
Allenstown Wins Sewer Lawsuit - July 25, 2018
Free Weekly Concerts - July 20, 2018
Highway Dept. Rebuilds Boat Ramp - June 28, 2018
June 29 Bake Sale at Meeting House - June 15, 2018
Community Center Anniversary - June 14, 2018
Double Feature at the Old Meeting House - June 1, 2018
Commercial properties sold - May 10, 2018
New Town Administrator hired - May 4, 2018
2018 town election results - Mar. 18, 2018
Save tax money, vote default budgets - Feb. 6, 2018
Tax exemption may jump start Allenstown - Jan. 24, 2018
Town Administrator resigns; takes Lebanon job - Jan. 9, 2018
Past News Stories from 2017
Stabilizing State Aid to Schools - Dec. 24, 2017
Pembroke School Budget $1 Million Short - Nov. 28, 2017
Tax Rate Down, Tax Bills Going Up - Nov. 6, 2017
Musical Chairs at Town Hall - Oct. 3, 2017
Compassionate people help single mom - Sept. 17, 2017
September 9, 2017
Kiwanis Antique & Classic Car Show. The Kiwanis Club of Concord hosted its 32nd car show from 9:00 to 3:30 at New Hampshire Technical Institute off Ft. Eddy Rd. There were 21 award classes from pre-1932 to 1992 "newly classic" cars.
Amenities included plenty of free parking, a food trailer, vendors, a giant raffle, and restrooms.
The Lone Wolf Cruisers, who had sponsored a car show in 2016 at Sam's Club, Concord, did not hold a car show this year due to a lack of volunteers.
Town Administrative Assistant resigns - Aug. 27, 2017
August 26, 2017
Old Home Day. The Allenstown-Pembroke Old Home Day festivities started with a parade at 10 a.m. leading to Memorial Field in Pembroke. After the parade, visitors enjoyed games, craft vendors, food vendors, and entertainment at Memorial Field. The 2017 theme was "A Salute to the American Worker."
At dusk, there was the ever popular fireworks display sponsored by Associated Grocers of New England.
Economic Dev. Committee Chair resigns - Aug. 24, 2017
Fire Chief resigns - Aug. 26, 2017
June 30, 2017
Bake Sale. The Allenstown Historical Society held its Annual Bake Sale at the Old Allenstown Meeting House, 100 Deerfield Road, Allenstown, NH.
Brownies, scones, breads, and other delicious, mouth-watering, homemade baked goods were offered for sale.
The event went well with slightly fewer visitors but more purchases. Overall, the sale slightly exceeded that of last year. The Allenstown Historical Society thanks everyone for their support.
Selectmen at Old Meeting House - June 5, 2017
Apt. building gets tax relief. At the May 22nd Selectmen's meeting, Allen Croteau applied for a community revitalization tax incentive for the 41-unit apartment building at 90-98 Main St., purchased in April for $1.4 million. He planned to renovate and modernize the building inside and out with an investment of about $411,000. The tax incentive was approved, meaning that taxes will be levied at the current assessed value for five years, allowing him to recover his investment before the property is reassessed at a hopefully higher level. - May 22, 2017
April 21, 2017
History Day - The Allenstown Historical Society hosted its Annual History Day for the fourth graders of both the Allenstown and Pembroke Elementary Schools. The free event took place at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall on School St.
Six tables were set up with photos and artifacts about the schools, the mills, Suncook Bank, transportation, places around town, and Bear Brook State Park. Historical Society members explained to the students the significance of the items at each table.
Surprising Election Results - Mar. 17, 2017
Candidates Forum + Election Moved to March 16 - Mar. 13, 2017
Selectmen Approve Land Sale to Holiday Acres Despite Opposition - Mar. 7, 2017
Opposition to 210 More Homes in Holiday Acres - Mar. 4, 2017
Allenstown Wins Sewer Lawsuit - Feb. 19, 2017
2017 School Budget Back to $10.4 Million - Feb. 10, 2017
2017 School & Town Warrant Articles Reviewed - Jan. 29, 2017
2017 School Budget cut, Resource Officer nixed - Jan. 13, 2017
Past News Stories from 2016
2017 School Budget at $10.4 Million - Dec. 23, 2016
December 10, 2016
Night of Holiday Lights. This Saturday event ran from 5-7 p.m. and offered games and crafts at several town locations, as well as caroling and tree lighting at Town Hall.
2016 Presidential Election Results Nov. 17, 2016
Drought evident in Bear Brook State Park Oct. 3, 2016
September 30 - October 1, 2016
Downtown Planning Charette. This two-day event resulted in several plans and proposals being developed by the Plan NH group. You can review them by going to the town's Downtown Re-Development page.
September 25, 2016
Classic Car Show. On Sept. 25, 2016, the Lone Wolf Cruisers Car Club sponsored a Classic Car Show for vehicles from the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and '80s. This year, the show was held at Sam's Club, Route 106, Concord, NH. There was even a 1969 Dodge Charger all decked out to look like the General Lee from "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV show from the 1980s. ➤ More info.
September 13, 2016
Service and Lunch. DAR Buntin, Rumford, Webster Chapter at the Old Allenstown Meeting House at Noon.
August 27, 2016
Old Home Day (OHD) 2016. This annual Pembroke-Allenstown event took place on Saturday, August 27. The event started with the parade of floats, which ended at Memorial Field, and continued with a day full of craft booths, food vendors, and entertainment.
August 23, 2016
Suncook Seniors event. Toured the Old Allenstown Meeting House & CCC Camp Museum for members of the Suncook Senior Center.
Finance Director replacement Aug. 22, 2016
August 7, 2016
Vespers Service. DAR Buntin, Rumford, Webster Chapter; event was held at the Old Allenstown Meeting House at 4 p.m.
July 18, 2016
Cemeteries of the Merrimack Valley. On Monday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Allenstown Community Center, 8 Whitten St., the Allenstown Historical Society and the Allenstown Public Library presented a fascinating talk about the book, "Etched in Stone." Author Mandy Huot took attendees on a tour of the many cemeteries of New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley. The history of each cemetery was covered, as well as interesting facts about some of the people buried there. Stories included tragic accidents, politicians, and baseball players.
July 1, 2016
Bake Sale at OAMH. A bake sale was held at the Old Allenstown Meeting House, 150 Deerfield Rd., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds went to support the ongoing work of the Allenstown Historical Society.
June 14, 2016
The new Allenstown Community Center on Whitten St. (off Main Street) held a grand opening on Tuesday, June 14 with a grand opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
The new Community Center is now the home of the Boys and Girls Club of Suncook and the Suncook Senior Center.
Inside the town and school warrant articles Jan. 14, 2016
Past News Stories from 2015 and earlier
Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dispute (Dec. 5, 2015) In November 2015, the Budget Committee learned that the selectmen had restructured the Town Clerk/Tax Collector positions by creating a new Municipal Agent position.
First town school bus returns (Oct. 15, 2015)
August 22, 2015
Pembroke-Allenstown Old Home Day. Saturday Aug. 22 at Memorial Field on Pleasant St. in Pembroke. This year's theme was "Under and Over the Sea."
The day started around 10 a.m. with a parade from School St. in Allenstown along Main St. and ending at Memorial Field in Pembroke. Grace Capital Church band performied in Allenstown and the Amoskeag Strummers, sponsored by Tom and Michele Petit, performed on Main Street in Pembroke.
There were craft tables, pony rides, balloon art, raffles, music performances, and lots of food concessions. The day ended with a fabulous fireworks display sponsored by Associated Grocers.
August 8, 2015
Classic Car Show.
On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, on Depot Rd. off Deerfield Rd. (near the Old Meeting House), the Classic Car Show returned to Bear Brook State Park. This event was a great day for classic car buffs with 16 classes of cars: everything from pre-1954 cars to trucks, muscle cars, street rods, and a 1965 Shelby Cobra! ➤ More info.
1957 Buick 2-Door Hardtop
July 18, 2015
Meeting House's 200th Anniversary. On Saturday, July 18, we celebrated the bicentennial of the Old Allenstown Meeting House. ➤
More info.
$1 million cut in school budget Feb. 1, 2014 A surprising cut met with narrow approval then townwide battle. (see School Article 1 Commentary).
2011 Sewer Cost Overrun including articles that appeared in the Hooksett Banner.
Past Public Notices
Sept. 25, 2017
Clearview, Highfield, and Birchwood Drives Paved. Three roads that connect to Deerfield Rd. have been paved. These are located in the northeast area of town between Podunk Rd. and Mt. Delight Rd.
July 6, 2017
River Road Extended Paving. An additional 1/2 mile length of River Rd. was paved starting today. This project covered the section from the Granite St. intersection past the cemetery and ending at Boat Meadow Brook at the guard rails. The cost for this work was $52,615.00.
(Aug. 7, 2017) The final layer of pavement has been laid down and the road edges feathered with gravel. No more bunps.
June 5, 2017
Upper Deerfield Rd. Paving Project. At the June 5 Selectmen's meeting, the Board accepted the bid from Advanced Excavating Co. as the best choice. This is the same company that the state hired to pave the first 2 1/2 miles of Deerfield Rd. last summer. The bids were $59,616 for Phase I and $123,650 for Phase II. Mr. Mulholland was directed to draft a contract to issue to Advanced Excavating.
(Aug. 11, 2017) Paving work was scheduled to start on Monday, June 19, but was delayed while bids were being evaluated. The road sign now states Aug. 14 as the new start date.
(Aug. 16, 2017) For one day, the upper end of the road was ground down to the gravel and looked like the original road back in the 1940s. Repaving started near Mt. Delight Rd. and ended past Podunk Rd. at the stone post across from house no. 298.
May 12, 2017
River Road repaved. (May 12, 2017) The final layer of asphalt has been completed including the paving of numerous driveway aprons. This project repaired the badly deteriorated stretch of road from Route 28 at the pump station to the intersection of Granite St.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Allenstown Fire Station.
Town Election Season 2016 has come and gone. Go to the 2016 Town Election page for complete results. Now you can get back to monitoring the Select,men's meetings.
Transfer Station. The Transfer Station cut back Saturday hours for residents to 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. on July 11, 2015. This was apparently due to insufficient traffic between 12:30 and 3:00.
Red Pine Infestation. Red Pine Scale, a small insect that feeds on red pine needles, had infested about 120 acres in Bear Brook State Park. With no simple way to control the insects, which are spread by the wind, birds, or squirrels, the NH Forest Management Bureau remove and sold the trees for lumber last winter while the insects were dormant. This will hopefully stop their spread northward. (Concord Monitor, Nov. 18, 2012) The most visible areas are right along Deerfield Rd. and New Rye Rd. near the Old Meeting House.
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