Town Administrator's Newsletter
A weekly news round-up from the Town of Henniker, NH
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Greetings!
I am pleased to announce the launch of the Town Administrator's newsletter "Henniker Happenings" providing information for residents on major projects and efforts of the Town. Town staff and committees are constantly working to sustain and improve the quality of life in Henniker.
In this newsletter, I hope to provide brief news items from the Town Department heads on the status of projects as well as other information residents might find useful. My goal is to have a new edition of the newsletter rolled out every other week. We will put the newsletter on the Town's website, and it will be on the Town's Facebook page. This newsletter will be different than the one we already produce, as it will be devoted to town and department updates.
If you have questions on specific Town projects, drop me an email:
townadministrator@henniker.org
and I'll try to get the information for a future newsletter. I hope you find this additional effort to provide information on your Municipal government useful.
Joe
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The Town of Henniker is committed to getting its citizens as up to date information as we can. In an effort to accomplish this we are updating our
website
and
Facebook
daily.
Following the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency for New Hampshire due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, and in accordance with guidelines from state and federal health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Town of Henniker facilities are open but closed to public visitation until further notice. Town staff will transition to a customer service model that utilizes remote and online public access. Town staff will continue to report to work and will be available to respond to the public by phone or email.
Many town services are available by phone,
online
and via email.
For general Information, call 428-3240.
The town's main mailing address is: Town of Henniker, 18 Depot Hill Rd., Henniker, NH 03242
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Henniker's Virtual Town Hall
With COVID-19 we've been working towards making Henniker’s Town Hall and other municipal services virtual; given the inherent limitations in technology, staffing, laws/rules and funding.
In effect, only urgent in-person transactions are now being processed at the Town Hall/Town departments, and these are by appointment only so be sure to call ahead. Most business can be accomplished electronically at
www.henniker.org
Town Clerk-Tax Collector
Assessing
Planning, Zoning, Land Use
Finance Department
Police Department
Fire Department
Henniker Rescue
Transfer Station
Highway Department
PLEASE SEE THE FULL LIST OF UPDATES
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Officer Colby of the Henniker Police Department reads his favorite book "Pig the Pug." Thank you to Scholastic Books for allowing us to read this book.
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Town of Henniker
Community Helpers Story Time
This past week we started a new program called Community Helpers Story time. We will have members of the Henniker Police, Fire, Rescue and other staff read their favorite children's book. We will be posting the video on Facebook for all to enjoy.
We will continue having members of the Henniker Staff and Community reading to our local kids while they are home.
Please check the Facebook page every Tuesday and Thursday at noon for the next video.
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STATE OF NH SETS UP 211 SYSTEM TO ANSWER CITIZEN CALLS CONCERNING COVID-19
If you have questions/concerns about the Coronavirus 2019, feel free to dial 211 on your phone to access the state information service.
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TOWN OF HENNIKER FACEBOOK
Did you know that the Town has a Facebook account and frequently posts Henniker news, happenings, and articles of interest in our area and the seacoast?
Like us on Facebook
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HENNIKER RESIDENTS: BEING COUNTED IN THE 2020 CENSUS MATTERS!
You are an important part of the Town of Henniker’s story. You can make sure Henniker’s story is told by RESPONDING to the 2020 Census. The Census is a count of everyone living in the United States as of the 1st of April 2020. When you respond, you will help our town get the most Complete Count possible!
RESPONDING is important for Henniker. Census results affect our voice in government, how much funding our community receives, and how our community plans for the future.
Invitations from the US Census Bureau arrived in Henniker mailboxes this week!
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ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES THAT FOCUS ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES, ACTIVITIES, ETC.
Parents looking for online educational resources can subscribe to the NH Ag in the Classroom newsletter
HERE
. The newsletter provides resources and activities featuring science, math, social studies, and language arts with food, garden and farming themes, including virtual field trips to farms, recipes and games.
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HAVE A SUGGESTION, ISSUE, NEED MORE INFORMATION?
The Town of Henniker's online Service Request Portal can be used to initiate a variety of service-related requests. To initiate a service request, visit
Citizen Request Form
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TOWN OF HENNIKER TRAILS MAP
Henniker is known for great public schools, New England College and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. While most residents, and many visitors, are familiar with Pats Peak or the Craney Hill Fire Tower, there are numerous other venues in Town for outdoor recreation.
In an effort to provide a useful map please use this trail system map to find other places to explore here in Henniker.
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The spring time power of the Contoocook River in Henniker.
Courtesy Joe Devine
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NON EMERGENCY ALERTS AND NEWSLETTER SIGN UP
Sign up to get non-emergency alerts including this newsletter delivered right to your inbox. Follow this link:
NON-EMERGENCY ALERTS or you can text HKNEWS to 22828 to sign up.
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Joe
Joseph R. Devine, Jr - Town Administrator
Town of Henniker
a: 18 Depot Hill Rd., Henniker, NH 03242 USA
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