I often find myself walking past the Somersworth Veterans Memorial, which is located in Stein Park on Main Street and thinking about those who are or who have served over the years. One of the stones in the park is dedicated to the crews of the USS Somersworth and for many years could be found […]
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Somersworth has had four municipal buildings throughout its history. The original municipal building was actually a meeting house when we first split off from Dover as a Parish and that meeting house would be built in just six weeks and would sit where Rollinsford Fire Station is located now That meeting house would serve the citizens
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter this past weekend. I’m hopeful that Easter is the signal for warmer weather because I am itching to get back out into my garden and I’m sure I am not on my own. I’ve always loved spring and the promise that it brings. Warmer weather, flowers and grilled
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There Have Been 36 Serving Mayors In Somersworth Since The Community Voted To Become A City In 1893. The First Of Those Mayors Was Franklin N. Chase, Who Served For A Year. The City’s Youngest Mayor Would Be George Bald, Who Served From 1978 Until 1984. Mayor Bald Would Be The Last Mayor Who Would
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As I sit writing this week’s column with the sun happily beaming and warming my house, it feels like spring may finally have sprung. Easter is just around the corner and hopefully there is an end in sight to the pandemic. This week as promised, I’m going to take you on a trip back in
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So I have to start this week’s column with a confession. Last week when I took you through the history of the Greek Orthodox Church, I inadvertently said that the current Baptist Church on Cemetery Road was a Free Will Baptist when in fact it is the Free Baptist Church. So to anyone of the
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A continuation of the look back at Somersworth churches that are sadly no longer standing. Many have been replaced by more modern buildings.
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I’m not sure about you but I enjoy a good snow storm. Not only is it pretty when you look out of the window, it gives us some downtime to organize, read or do whatever our heart desires. This past snowstorm I found myself organizing the photos on my laptop. As someone who takes many
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I Hope Everyone Had A Pleasant Valentine’s Day, And That You Enjoyed Presidents Day As Well. Presidents Day Got Me Thinking About, Well, Presidents, And Just How Many Had Visited The Hilltop City. It Turns Out It Was Just One President Who Was In Office At The Time Of His Visit Here. That was President
When President Truman visited Hilltop City. Read More »
Churches were a popular addition to any city including Somersworth, NH. The first congregational church was the first and q
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