Windham's Turkey Trot race will support a local food pantry this fall, Patch reports. Also in today's brief (6 items): Patch previews Halloween lore at Searles Castle; Turkey Trot race supports local food pantry; Crimson Tide tops Jaguars 75-5 in wrestling; Windham schools mark Red Ribbon Week.
Windham Planning Board formed a subcommittee to study growth limits after a decade of rising population. From our own coverage: Planning board forms growth ordinance subcommittee; Board continues review of 71-unit apartment project.
Windham commission plans three cemetery markers at historic sites. The Windham Historic District/Heritage Commission expanded its cemetery signage plan beyond initial proposals, reaching consensus on installing separate markers for Garaphelia Sylva, Cemetery on the Plain, and Cemetery on the Hill
The Select Board approved a fire pit at Indian Rock Park, accepting a $9,500 donation from the Letizio family. The project, designed by artist Adam Bennett as a historic-style cauldron, replaces the defunct town common fire pit.
Windham Select Board restructures HR position, outsources general assistance duties. The board voted 3-1 to retitle the Human Resources Director position to Human Resources Administrator/Generalist and approve a one-year contract with Greater Derry Community Health for general assistance
Searles Trustees Agree to Explore NHC Events Winter Wedding Partnership. Searles Coordinator Cheryl Haas presented preliminary discussions with NHC Events, which proposes hosting catered wedding and event packages at Searles School and Chapel during winter months. NHC Events would handle marketing,
Windham Heritage Commission details cemetery restoration project. The commission, chaired by Peter Griffin, authorized Doreen Demone to purchase mums for the September 12 dedication of Fessenden Mill Park, with the vote passing 4-0. The commission received cost estimates ranging from $35,000 to