Rollinsford News

Snowshoe Rangers at the Wentworth House

Step back in time at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House on Saturday and Sunday, January 13 and 14, and meet Captain John Harmon’s Snowshoe Company of Rangers, a group of historical reenactors who portray the soldiers who patrolled the New England frontier during the 1740s and 1750s.

Snowshoe companies were formed to patrol the colonial frontier during the long winters and protect the northern settlements from attack by the French and their Native American allies.  Members of Harmon’s Company will be in residence at the Wentworth House and will demonstrate the use of flintlock muskets and traditional snowshoes, plus the clothing, equipment and tactics used by the frontier militia.

Visitors may also take a tour of the house; observe gunsmith Steve Woodman and horner Chuck Walker as they practice their trades; warm up by the hearth and watch food being prepared in 18th century fashion; and learn about other aspects of winter life in colonial New England.

The public is invited to visit the Wentworth House on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and again on Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm.   Admission is $5 for adults; the event is free for children and ARCH members.

The circa 1701 Wentworth House is located on Water Street in Rollinsford 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 Facebook at The Colonel Paul Wentworth House.

January 2, 2018 in Historical

Public Hearing 1.9.18: Planning Board – Minor Subdivision

ROLLINSFORD PLANNING BOARD

ROLLINSFORD, NH 03869

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

JANUARY 9, 2018

Notice is hereby given in accordance with RSA 676:4 and 675:7 that the Rollinsford Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on January 9, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Rollinsford Town Hallto take public comment on a MINORSUBDIVISION application submitted by Bonnie Carberry of PO Box 43 to subdivide Tax Map 9, Lot 22 into two buildable residential lots.

Copies of the proposed plans are available for review at the Rollinsford Town Offices.

Respectfully Submitted,

Myles England

Chairman

Rollinsford Planning Board

January 2, 2018 in Planning Board

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December 19, 2017 in Community Group

RPD Officer Saves Life

On Tuesday, December 12, at approximately 8:39 pm, Rollinsford Police respond to a Highland Avenue residence after 911 received a call reporting an overdose.

Officer Jamie Lajoie found the
34 year old male not conscious, not breathing and blue in color. Officer Lajoie administered CPR. Within a few minutes, the male had a pulse and started breathing on his own. York Ambulance and Rollinsford Fire arrived soon thereafter and administered additional care.

The male was transported to Wentworth Douglass Hospital. Police believe it may have been a heroin overdose. But for the quick and professional actions of Officer Lajoie, this incident may have turned out tragic.

December 13, 2017 in Police Department