My weekly column, “Simply Somersworth” that appears in weekly in Fosters Daily Democrat.
As I write this week’s column, I’m looking out my window and I have to say it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas! As much as I despise the snow at times, there is something to be said about having it on the ground this time of year to help with the festive mood. […]
Merry Christmas past and present, Hilltop City Read More »
Wow, it was definitely a hot one last week and I was glad I was in Richmond, Virginia where all human dwellings are outfitted with the marvel of the modern age that is central air. No humming air conditioners there and I kind of missed the sound. If you are wondering what I was doing in
Gardens, butterflies and beautification of the city Read More »
.As we begin the process of getting back to some kind of normality, many Somersworth children are finding themselves back in their school buildings. So I felt it was a perfect time to take a look back at one of Somersworth’s long-standing educational institutions, its high schools. I say high schools because the city has had
Not one, not two but three Somersworth High Schools Read More »
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
Simply Somersworth: USS Somersworth is part of proud past Read More »
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
Municipal buildings have interesting history Read More »
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
City mayors represent democracy in action Read More »
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
Simply Somersworth: A confession, Holy Trinity Church, and a thank you Read More »
A continuation of the look back at Somersworth churches that are sadly no longer standing. Many have been replaced by more modern buildings.
Simply Somersworth: Easter bunnies, churches and history Read More »
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 »
In the middle of a pandemic I am glad to inform you that Santa Claus did not forget to stop by and say hi to the kids thanks to a drive by organized by the Somersworth Parade committee.
Room at the Inn in 2020 Read More »
