Neighborhood News http://www.newhampshire.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3DNEWHAMPSHIRE14%26Profile%3Dsection%2Fnewhampshire"> Neighborhood News en-us http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619160/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Gas leak forces Hooksett elementary students to be taken to nearby school Students at the town8217s Fred C. Underhill School were bused to another nearby school Tuesday morning as a precaution after a minor gas leak was discovered outside the building. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619160/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619162/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Hooksett school board members grapple with district8217s future Despite the presence of a new Hooksett School Board member, tensions remained high during the board8217s workshop meeting Tuesday night designed to discuss efforts to terminate the district8217s high school contract with Manchester. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619162/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619165/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Dodgeball returns to Windham schools The School Board voted 4-0 to restore modified versions of dodgeball and similar 8220human target8221 games to the district's physical education programs 8212 effective immediately. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619165/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130619177/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Bedford maintains highest credit rating from Moody8217s Moody8217s Investors Service recently reaffirmed the town8217s Aaa rating bond because of its low debt burden, healthy reserves and conservative budgeting. Moody8217s also listed the town8217s strengths as its diverse tax base, strong demographic profile and easy commute to Boston, Manchester and Nashua. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:11:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130619/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130619177/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130618/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619284/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Salem seniors make a mind-body connection With a song in her heart and a colorful lei draped around her neck, Salem senior Linda Cignoni said she's always loved music and dancing, but never saw herself leading an exercise class. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:07:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130618/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619284/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130614/newhampshire1408/130619532/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Village Common celebrates grand opening after years of planning Music and laughter marked the grand opening of the towns newest park, the Bedford Village Common, on June 9.The park is located east of the intersection of Route 101 and Bell Hill Road. About 200 people lounged in lawn chairs and spread blankets on the grass to support the opening and enjoy an outdoor concert Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:13:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130614/newhampshire1408/130619532/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130614/newhampshire1411/130619533/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS 24M addition to high school sought in Pelham PELHAM If all goes as planned, Pelham High School may look quite a bit different in the coming years. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:06:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130614/newhampshire1411/130619533/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130614/newhampshire1409/130619535/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Hen house appeal on hold DUNBARTON An appeal of the Planning Boards approval of a site plan review for a controversial hen house has been placed on hold. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:54:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130614/newhampshire1409/130619535/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130619560/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Goffstown Police say car thefts and break-ins up A rash of car break-ins and thefts is prompting police to warn residents to secure their vehicles. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:17:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130619560/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619567/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Mass. man sentenced for dealing cocaine, marijuana A Revere, Mass. man was sentenced 2 to 7 years in state prison on charges that he sold cocaine and marijuana to an undercover state trooper during an undercover investigation in Salem. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:12:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619567/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130619635/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Graduate returns to teach Bedford school staff about concussions BEDFORD - One local athlete hopes that sharing her concussion experiences will ease the road for others in similar situations. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:52:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130619635/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130619636/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Goffstown Grizzlies fall short in NHIAA Div. II baseball championship MANCHESTER - Maybe it was nerves. Maybe it was the awe of playing in a professional ballpark. Whatever it was, it took the Grizzlies half an inning to right themselves. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:49:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130619636/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619637/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Blue Devils win ninth NHIAA volleyball crown DERRY - Salem High School has preserved their uninterrupted streak as NHIAA volleyball champions with a three sets to one win over feisty Windham. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:47:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619637/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619639/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Windham Jaguars win second NHIAA Div. III lacrosse title, move up in class next year HOOKSETT - The girls hugged, a few cried, the crowd cheered loudly. This was a fitting finale for the Windham girls lacrosse team. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:44:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619639/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619640/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Denbow elected to school board seat HOOKSETT 8211 After going more than two months without having a full board and enduring countless votes to fill the seat, the Hooksett School Board was informed by legal counsel that Phil Denbow had received enough votes from School Board members to fill the vacant seat. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:34:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619640/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619672/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Hooksett Sewer Commission tries to strike a deal with Walmart Councilors learned Wednesday night of a Sewer Commission offer to Walmart that could speed development of 64 acres in the Exit 10 area. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:11:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130619672/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619685/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Salem selectmen approve 125,000 for engineering study of bridge Following a public discussion Monday evening, the Salem Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to allocate up to 125,000 in emergency funding towards redesigning the Teague Drive bridge. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:55:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619685/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619702/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS Work set to begin on Salem school buildings As the school year winds to a close, staff at both Fisk and Soule Elementary Schools will soon be emptying their classrooms in preparation for summer renovations. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:52:00 EST http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20130613/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130619702/-1/NEWHAMPSHIRE14&source=RSS