Notices
Notices offer crucial updates for our community, such as business closures for vacations, town beach news, or other matters affecting the daily lives of our residents and visitors. Click on the photo to access more information directly.
Dartmouth Coach Expanding Service
Beginning Sunday, May 18, 2025, Dartmouth Coach will run a new schedule that includes additional service to/from Boston and Logan Airport. Tickets are on sale now. Follow the link below to view the new schedule.
New Summer Hours at Blue Loon Bakery
We know it’s still cold and rainy out, but starting this week, we are changing over to our summer hours: open Wednesday through Sunday.
And we’re testing out some earlier opening times! Wednesday through Saturday, we’ll be opening at 7am. So all you New Londoners who have to be at work by 8 can swing by for a latte and a bagel before work.
𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄
Heads up, drivers! Cooper Street in Georges Mills will soon become a one-way road to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion.
Follow all posted signs and arrows Drive safely, stay alert, and thank you for your cooperation!
Truck/trailer parking will be along the left side of the one way (same side as current parking), facing downhill.
Tray it Forward
MAY 30 IS THE BIG DAY for the 6th Annual Tray it Forward vegetable seedling distribution sponsored by KNP, Kearsarge Food Hub, Colby-Sawyer College and Spring Ledge Farm. This effort supports folks in our region who need a little help growing fresh, healthy food while experiencing the many benefits of gardening. If you know someone who has barriers to growing their own food, please click here after May 1 to register for a tray of vegetable seedlings:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfRrs4X58fItK.../viewform
YOU can also SPONSOR A TRAY for $20 so that a neighbor can receive vegetable seedlings free of charge. Each sponsored tray will be generously matched one-for-one by Spring Ledge Farm. Check out Better Impact for notices about all the group opportunities to transplant seedlings, bag compost and other tasks to get ready for our May 30 distribution!
https://knpnh.org/.../general-knp-fund-non-designated.../
Calling All Local Farm Stands!
I'm creating a FREE Farm Stand Loop Map to help locals and visitors discover fresh, local goods—and we’d love to include you if you have a farm stand!
It doesn’t matter if you have a website, social media, or fancy signs—I just want to know:
What do you sell
When you're open
Your location
We’ll put you on the map and on the website so more people can find and support your stand.
Let’s make it easier for folks to shop local and support our farm community!
Send me an email to be included on the map
emilyphilbrick@gmail.com
Also, check out the new website!
www.farmloopmap.com
Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners Seedlings Fund Program
KNP "Seedlings Fund" Program-- A THREE-YEAR MINI-GRANT PROGRAM will allow KNP to fund projects proposed by individuals and organizations in the Kearsarge region. Ideal projects will be replicable or have the potential to be scaled up if successful, so that their impact can multiply. They will also have a designated element of reciprocity, giving those helped by a project an opportunity to contribute back to the community. We love fostering a "seedling" of an idea that can grow over time or in other places! Click here to see the application and read more about the program. Please email us (info@knpnh.org) if you have further questions.
Wilmot Community Association Annual Photo Contest
Hobbyists and professionals, kids, teens, and adults – everyone is welcome to submit their work to the WCA annual photography contest. All photos must have been taken in the Kearsarge-Sunapee region. Entering the contest is free and all photos must be received by July 1, 2025.
Twelve winners will be chosen – one for each month of the WCA’s 2026 “We love it HERE!” fundraising calendar. We are looking for a wide selection of photographs showing the beauty of the region throughout the seasons.
To enter, go to https://wilmotwca.org/2022_we_love_it_here_photo_contest/
Burn Permits Now Required
As of March 19, 2025, with the loss of adequate snow cover, burn permits are now required for all outside burning in the Town of New London.
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Please remember:
During certain conditions, such as high fire danger days, burning may be restricted by local fire wardens. Before burning, call New London Dispatch at (603) 526-2626.
See below for some some commonly asked questions and answers:
Q: How do I get a burn permit?
A: A burn permit can be obtained online at https://nh.burnsafeamerica.com/ or by calling NLFD at (603) 526-6073. Seasonal burn permits can be renewed at the firehouse Monday-Friday 7AM-7PM
Q: How far from structures does my fire need to be?
A: Fires must be located at least 50 feet from structures.
Q: When can I kindle a fire?
A: A fire may be kindled with a permit only between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining. After calling New London Dispatch to check if burning is allowed that day.
Q: If I started my Category II or III fire while it was raining and it stops raining, do I have to extinguish the fire?
A: YES - “Raining” means sustained precipitation that is actively occurring of sufficient intensity and duration so as to prevent the fire from spreading in woodland fuels.
Q: Do I have to stay with my fire?
A: YES - “Attended” means that an individual responsible for the fire and capable of extinguishing the fire is on the same property as the fire, is able to immediately extinguish the fire, and has the fire in plain view.
Q: What is a “completely extinguished fire”?
A: “Completely Extinguished Fire” means to extinguish, with water, so that it emits no smoke, heat or flames. The term does not include a buried fire.
LIABILITIES:
ANY person, firm or corporation causing or kindling a fire without a permit, when a permit is required, and also any person by whose negligence or the negligence of his agents any fire shall cause, is liable to the town for all expenses incurred in attending or extinguishing such fire. If fire escapes from control you may be held liable for: 1. Payment of damage to property of another; 2. Payment of suppression costs to the town; 3. Prosecution for failure to comply with regulations.
PENALTIES:
ANY person violating any provision of the section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any person who causes or kindles a fire by any means, willfully or recklessly, which shall endanger a woodland shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. Violations of the law (RSA 227-L) are subject to the following penalties: Violation - May be fined up to $1,000. Misdemeanor - May be fined up to $2,000 or imprisoned up to one year or both.
Shop Local
Unleashed has released a chart comparing dog and cat food prices to help you navigate the current landscape of tariffs.
2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
PLAN AHEAD! Here are the posted 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection dates and sites:
Upcoming 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection:
Saturday, May 3 in Lebanon at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd
Saturday, May 31 in Newport at the Newport Highway Garage, 449 S Main St
Friday, July 11 in Lebanon at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd
Saturday, August 9 in New London at the New London Highway Garage, 184 S Pleasant St
Saturday, September 27 in Lebanon at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd
ALL COLLECTIONS ARE 9 AM — NOON – Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lot 27, 52 Labombard Road, Lebanon from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Kids Summer Camps at The Fells
Each July we offer three half-day camps for children. In 2025, the first camp we offer is Watercolor Painting (July 7-9) with local artist Debbie Campbell. This camp covers the essentials of painting nature. Campers, ages 10-13, study painting techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition and perspective. In Watch Your Garden Grow (July 14-16) campers, ages 8-11, will have the chance to explore the science and art of gardening through hands-on experience. Nature Explorers (July 21-23) is for children ages 6-10 and is co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association (LSPA). Campers will learn about nature at the Hay Estate by exploring and playing in the woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Scholarships are available for all three of our summer camps. To register a camper CLICK HERE or for more information, please email us at info@thefells.org or call us at 603-763-4789 x3
Register today for the WCA’s Black Fly Blitz
Online registration for the Wilmot Community Association’s 17 th Black Fly Blitz will be
available until 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
Until May 24, race registration is free for children 11 years and younger and $25 for everyone 12 and older. On race day, registration will increase by $5 for everyone 12 and older.
Registration is available at www.pinnaclestrive.com.
The WCA’s Black Fly Blitz 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 in Wilmot. Registration is at the Town Green, 9 Kearsarge Valley Road, Wilmot. The relatively flat course runs clockwise around the “Wilmot Flat” loop.
For the safety of participants, please leave your dog at home.
More information is available a 603-526-7934, wca@wilmotwca.org or wilmotwca.org.
Spring Garden Tips
As the weather warms, it’s tempting to jump into spring garden cleanup. But before you grab your rake this weekend, consider how your actions impact pollinators and other insects. By delaying cleanup, adjusting your approach, and doing less overall, you can provide essential habitat and support biodiversity. Here are some recommendations and best practices:
- Timing Matters: You may have heard the advice to "leave the leaves" in the fall, but what about spring? The best approach is to wait until temperatures stay consistently above 50°F (10°C), or until apple and pear blossoms have faded. However, many insects continue developing in leaf litter throughout spring and summer, so leaving some plant material year-round provides the best habitat.
- Why Leaves Matter: Leaves are more than garden debris—they provide essential shelter for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
How to Clean Up Thoughtfully: Instead of removing all organic material, adopt a balanced approach:
- Move, Don’t Remove: Relocate thick or matted leaves to less visible areas like garden edges, under shrubs, or compost piles. Lighter leaves can remain in place.
- Fluff, Don’t Bag: Loosen dense leaf layers to allow light, rain, and emerging plants to penetrate.
- Tidy Selectively: Clear leaves only from high-visibility areas like garden borders and paths.
- Avoid using leaf blowers or shredders.
A gentler, more mindful cleanup not only helps your garden thrive but also gives pollinators the shelter they need to survive and flourish. Read more details in the full article: https://nhaudubon.org/spring-garden-cleanup-supporting.../
Summer Sports Camps at the Outing Club
The Outing Club is excited to be partnering with KRHS Varsity Coaches, Chelsea Williams & Couper Gunn for an exciting summer of youth sport camps!
Whether your student-athlete is new to the sport, or a returning player our OC Field Hockey & OC Soccer Camps will offer them the opportunity to improve their skills as they learn from and work with excellent coaches and members of the KRHS Varsity Athletic Teams.
To Learn More & Register:
https://theoutingclub.org/youth-sports/summer/
Questions:
Email: recreation@theoutingclub.org
PLUS: Stay tuned for additional exciting weeknight offerings from the OC! We look forward to an awesome summer of athletic fun at Woodard Park and The Outing Club Indoor Center!
WCA May Newsletter
Hot off the press is the May edition of the Wilmot Community Association’s newsletter.
5th Annual Bub Strong Memorial Classic
The 5th Annual Bub Strong Memorial Classic is fast approaching, and registration is live!
The golf tournament is Friday, July 11, at the Country Club of New Hampshire, followed by the pig roast and cornhole at the new location at the Outing Club's Woodward Park in New London, then the lacrosse jamboree at Bub Morgan Field at the park Saturday, July 12.
Come and remember Bub, who was a longtime Outing Club (OC) board member, Vietnam veteran, and passionate advocate for lacrosse and community, and have some fun around some of his favorite activities while raising money to support community empowerment through local youth recreation at the OC and pancreatic cancer research, advocacy, and care through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's local Boston area affiliate.
If you can't attend but would love to support a great cause, please follow the link for sponsorship opportunities. Thanks for your support!
Tickets can be purchased here.
Support the 8th Grade Celebration
Hi friends as the school year ends the 8th graders are getting ready to move on to HS some stay and some move on to private schools. Every year THE PARENTS put on an 8th grade celebration. We try to really transform the cafeteria in a magical dance area. The school provides the location but the rest is up to parents to pull off. This event couldn’t happen if our awesome family’s and community business don’t contribute. I’m going to share the Amazon wish list and our goFundMe page. Any donations or purchases are greatly appreciated. Anything that is reusable is collected after the dance and put in storage so other years can use it if any businesses would like to make a tax deductible donation. Please reach out to me and I can point you in the right direction to do that! all money raised that we do not use this year stays for the next year to build use. so please if you can make a donation purchase something off the wish list so we can send these kids off with an epic memory that the kids will carry with them the rest of their life.
https://www.amazon.com/regist.../gl/guest-view/3ATKCUOU5AIYK
Thank you
Tacos come to Sunapee Harbor!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
We’re spicing things up - and a TACO TRUCK is rolling into our beer garden!
Because let’s be honest: Even science agrees, everything is better with tacos (+=).
More delicious details coming soon!
Check out this awesome trailer painted by the amazingly talented local artist @katelyn.claus
New Owners for Morgan Hill Books
As Morgan Hill Bookstore approaches its 30th anniversary, we celebrate an enduring and beloved community treasure. With much excitement, we announce that the next chapter will be written by new owners, Michelle and Elliott Hale of New London.
Anna and Chris Miner took ownership in 2013 from founders Connie Appel and Peggy Holliday, and we are grateful for the meaningful connections, shared stories, and endless support from our loyal customers, dedicated staff, and the vibrant local community.
As we turn this page, we wish Michelle and Elliott joy and success, continuing the story of Morgan Hill Bookstore.
The End
-Anna and Chris
