1777 Home-Front Event at Wentworth House

When we think about the American Revolution, images of soldiers with muskets come to mind. But how did the war affect the daily lives of civilians and the families left at home? Explore this lesser told side of American history at 1777 Home-Front, a two-day living history event at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30.

It is April 1777, two years into the war, and town residents are meeting at the Wentworth House to gather supplies and clothing to send to the army, while the Colonel’s family tends to the everyday tasks of maintaining the house and its grounds. Historical re-enactors portraying Wentworth family members and their neighbors will bring this moment in history to life as they prepare meals from the hearth to the table, tend to the gardens, discuss the events of the day, and sew clothing and other much-needed supplies for the troops. Each day will also see visits by local vendors, merchants, army recruiters, and men of the town preparing for the impending call to arms.

Visitors to the event will experience the sights and sounds of a household during the American Revolution, and can tour a home which has stood through three centuries of American history. This event will run from 10 am to 4 pm on both days. Admission is $5 for the general public; free for children and members of ARCH.

The circa 1701 Wentworth House is located on Water Street in Rollinsford, NH and is maintained by the Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH).  For more information about this and other events at the Wentworth House, consult the ARCH website at paulwentworthhouse.org or on Facebook at The Colonel Paul Wentworth House.

SNOW REMOVAL

The Highway Department will be working with Mick Construction to remove snow from Main Street and the Downtown Area from 7pm Monday evening through 7am Tuesday morning.

NO ON STREET PARKING IS ALLOWED DURING THAT TIME.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Public Hearing POSTPONED

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SELECT BOARD

TOWN OF ROLLINSFORD

Monday, February 6, 2017

Rescheduled to Monday February 13, 2017

6:00 pm

Town Hall

Proposed Warrant Articles on Motor Vehicle Fee

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 261:153 to collect an additional $5.00 fee for each motor vehicle registration and to deposit the entirety of such fees to the Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund; and further, to set April 1, 2017 as the effective date for the collection of the fee.

 

  1. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of supporting town transportation improvements, and to name the Select Board as agents to expend from the Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund.

 

 

The public hearing will be taped and posted to the website following the meeting.

 

 

Proposed Warrant Articles on Motor Vehicle Fee

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SELECT BOARD

TOWN OF ROLLINSFORD

Monday, February 6, 2017

6:00 pm

Town Hall

Proposed Warrant Articles on Motor Vehicle Fee

  1. To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 261:153 to collect an additional $5.00 fee for each motor vehicle registration and to deposit the entirety of such fees to the Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund; and further, to set April 1, 2017 as the effective date for the collection of the fee.
  1. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of supporting town transportation improvements, and to name the Select Board as agents to expend from the Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund.

The public hearing will be taped and posted to the website following the meeting.

Reminder: Bond Hearing TOMORROW

Saturday, January 21, 2017, 9:00 am
Rollinsford Grade School Gymnasium
Locust Street, Rollinsford, NH
2017 Proposed Bond Warrant Articles

The Select Board will hold Public Hearings pursuant to NH RSA 33:8-a,I on Saturday, January 21, 2017 commencing at 9:00 a.m. at the Rollinsford Grade School Gymnasium, Locust Street, Rollinsford, in order to receive public comments on the following proposed bond issues:
1. A bond issue in the approximate amount of $450,000 to purchase a new fire engine.
2. A bond issue in the approximate amount of $385,000 to finance culvert repairs.
3. A bond issue in the approximate amount of $190,000 for repairs and improvements to the transfer station

Public Hearing: Proposed Bond Warrant Articles

Saturday, January 21, 2017, 9:00 am
Rollinsford Grade School Gymnasium
Locust Street, Rollinsford, NH
2017 Proposed Bond Warrant Articles
 
The Select Board will hold Public Hearings pursuant to NH RSA 33:8-a,I on Saturday, January 21, 2017 commencing at 9:00 a.m. at the Rollinsford Grade School Gymnasium, Locust Street, Rollinsford, in order to receive public comments on the following proposed bond issues:
1. A bond issue in the approximate amount of $450,000 to purchase a new fire engine.
2. A bond issue in the approximate amount of $385,000 to finance culvert repairs. 
3. A bond issue in the approximate amount of $190,000 for repairs and improvements to the transfer station