Granite Thunder!   Multi-Community Disaster Training held at Air Force Tracking Station - Full Story - Photo Journal Spadaro resigning as principal...blames voters for not supporting Weare kids - Weare Middle School Principal James Spadaro announced he will be resigning his position at the end of the current school year, blaming voters for not supporting educational programs he feels are needed. more Terry "RSA" Knowles Great Fishing Expedition - Editorial Reynolds Speaks Out Against Petrain - Chairman Thomas Reynolds expressed harsh criticism for fellow Selectwoman Laura Petrain at the Feb. 23 Selectmen's meeting over a letter to the editor Petrain wrote to the Goffstown News regarding Weare Chief of Police Myles Rigney. more Three Snowmobilers Rescued Weare, Dunbarton, Henniker, Goffstown, and Concord rescue teams participate in joint effort. Helicopter transport required for one victim. WeareWeb Exclusive! Photos of rescue! Selected photos with captions Complete unedited Photo Series Public officials attendence questioned - Candidates for public office spend alot of time and money trying to win your vote, but what happens after the election is over and it's time to get down to business? more Local newspaper calls for Methot's resignation      more More trouble for Methot   Selectmen confirm they have asked for a formal investigation into what fellow Selectman Leon Methot told police regarding an alleged theft of equipment from the Weare Cable TV room. Selectmen Methot in a nutshell more   Selectmen say they can't trust Methot Selectmen in uproar over alleged lies Selectmen release June 2, 2003 non-public meeting minutes in attempt to get to the truth. Petrain Receives $13k Resignation Package   Recently released documents show selectwoman candidate Laura Petrain received over $13,000 in compensation when she resigned from her position as Administrator Coordinator in January.    more Petitioned Warrant Article Missing   In a sequence of events involving numerous town employees, a petitioned warrant article that was submitted for inclusion on the town ballot cannot be located.    more John Stark School Board refuses review of budget   In a letter to town officials, Superintendent of Schools F. Donald Jones relayed a legal opinion that the Weare Finance Committee is not entitled to have access to the John Stark budget.    more Selectmen, Trustees of Trust Funds, dispute voucher definition   Selectmen have decided to invoke the services of Town Counsel to settle a dispute arising from the Trustees of Trust Funds refusal to provide disbursements from reserved Town Funds because of a difference of opinion regarding the definition of vouchers.    more Man found in rubble of Weare blaze   A pre-dawn fire on Jan. 23, claimed the life of a 59-year-old local man and destroyed his log cabin, according to a family member.    more Weare man charged with assault, criminal restraint   A Weare man was arrested at his home on Friday Jan. 17, after allegedly assaulti ng his live-in girlfriend and then snatching her off a street in Goffstown.    more Center Woods Principal Retiring After forty-years in education, Ben Augello, Center Woods Elementary School's most loved principal, will say good-bye to school children and colleagues this June.    more Local Group Fights School Bullying Speaking to an advocacy group against bullying in public schools, Det. Mark Bodanza, of the Weare Police Department said that state and federal laws designed to provide a safe school environment sometimes fall short of the intended goal. more Voter says Election Officials need training   In a letter to the Secretary of State and the Town Clerk, Jon Wallace recently asked election officials to consider allocating funds to train election moderators and supervisors of check lists so that those in charge of elections and voting lists adhere to state laws. more Weare Schools Superintendent Retiring A beloved school administrator has announced his intention to retire from the school district, leaving the field of education following a full and rewarding career that spans three decades. more Stranded in Denmark - Stuck in Denmark for two extra days due to the Air France labor strike last week, Weare Middle School robotics students who arrived back in New Hampshire just before noon on Thanksgiving, said the last two days of their trip are most memorable. more Moderator Throws Out Absentee Ballot of Kurk's Daughter - Following a challenge to the absentee ballot cast by Kendra Kurk Anderson, the daughter of Rep. Neal Kurk, the election moderator Tuesday threw-out her vote deeming it invalid because Kurk Anderson does not reside in Weare or New Hampshire. more News Briefs Revised Fire Budget Supported by Selectmen   Selectmen gave their approval to a $46,370 increase in the 2003 Fire Department budget at their meeting last night... more Selectmen Sign Safety Complex Bond   Selectmen last night signed documents procuring a bond for the Weare Safety Complex scheduled for construction in Spring 2003 and completion in Fall 2003. more AT&T Withdraws Proposal for Wireless on Town Property   Telecommunications giant AT&T notified Selectmen through a letter dated November 18, of their intention to withdrew a proposal to erect a wireless tower and support facility on town owned property. more Selectmen Support Fire/Police Increases   Adequate funding of emergency services and a commitment by Selectmen to support more spending for Fire/EMS and Police departments in 2003. more Attorney Files Motion; Resident Critical of Hopkinton Police   The attorney for two Weare Police Officers accused of illegal entry into the Hopkinton Fair has filed a new pre-trial motion. Meanwhile, a Hopkinton man expressed frustration about the handling of the case by the Hopkinton Police Department. more Planning Board Scopes out new Mapping Software   The Planning Board may seek up to $10,000 to purchase a new software package that uses state of the art GPS technology to map and record land boundries within Weare. more Halloween Bonfire Slated for October 31   Weare Fire Department is sponsoring a halloween bonfire in Weare Center Park. All residents are invited to attend. more Selectmen question judgement of Town Moderator   Selectman George Bougher questioned the consistency of appointments to the Weare Finance Committee by Town Moderator Neal Kurk, at the October 21, 2002 selectmen's meeting. more Selectmen seek emergency dispatch records   Selectmen will seek dispatch records of emergency calls for help in regards to a fiery single car accident that occurred early Sunday morning October 20, 2002 that claimed the life of the vehicles driver and sole occupant. more Weare Golf Course being Planned   9-hole golf course planned for town if Selectmen provide discretionary easement for the project. More Weare Safety Complex Moving Forward   Construction bond of $600,000 secured at 4.95% from Zion First National Bank in Newton MA. Architectual contract signed with Burnell & Johnson. More Town Clerk Clamps Down on Access to Town Vault   Full inventory of vault contents to be performed after Trustees of Trust Funds claim some documents were either misfiled or missing. More Weare Safety Complex Moving Forward   Construction bond of $600,000 secured at 4.95% from Zion First National Bank in Newton MA. Architectual contract signed with Burnell & Johnson. More Town Clerk Clamps Down on Access to Town Vault   Full inventory of vault contents to be performed after Trustees of Trust Funds claim some documents were either misfiled or missing. More Standoff Suspect Arrested Again   Man arrested for second time in 48 hours and charged with violating bail conditions. more Weare Resident Arrested After Six Hour Standoff with Police   Standoff closes segment of Rte. 114 and forces evacuation of neighboring homes. Suspect locked in basement with high-powered shotgun while SWAT Team surrounds perimeter of the house. more - photo Police Department Accident Report Update   Disciplinary action announced at Police Commission meeting for officer at fault for cruiser accident. more Police Department Accident Report Delayed   Commission still waiting for State Police report on accident involving Weare Police Officers. more Weare Zoning Board Approves COMMERCIAL SAWMILL within Mt. Dearborn Historic District. Neal Kurk, one of the principal proponents of the historic district and who campaigned hard for its passage by town voters speaks at Zoning Board meeting in full support of the commercial operation.   more Weare Police Commission responds to latest newspaper attacks against Police Department. Police Commission Chairman Forrest Esenwine characterizes as "B.S.", information on leaflets distributed by Weare Center Store and accuses The Goffstown News of selectively editing statements he made to that newspaper (read story)   Esenwine vows never to provide interview to Goffstown News again.   Residents express anger and disappointment at local newspaper articles. more EXPOSED!   Weare Stores Fined For Selling Alcohol To Minor - Police Chief Myles Rigney, Officer Mark Morrison, Officer Mike Ghia provide detailed information to the Police Commission regarding an undercover operation in cooperation with NH State Officials in which two Weare stores are cited by police for selling alcohol to a minor! - more Police Vehicle Accident on Rte. 114 Przekurat v. Town of Weare 2002 Town Vote Results