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LONDONDERRY — Londonderry’s school officials and the School Board are beginning to sift through their options for the Moose Hill School in the wake of a disappointing defeat for expansion plans at the polls in March.
Moose Hill opened its doors in 2001-2002 for preschool and half-day kindergarten programs. In March, the town voted against a $34.2 million project to expand the school at 150 Pillsbury Road to incorporate all-day kindergarten.
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Dan Black presented the current numbers for preschool and kindergarten enrollment in the fall, and again raised the persistent lack of space and need for all-day kindergarten.
Both the idea of all-day kindergarten and the expansion to accommodate it needed super majorities to pass. While the expansion won a majority, it did not get the 2,490 votes needed to pass; and the all-day kindergarten idea did not even attract a majority.
As of right now, Black said space is not as pressing a matter. He said there are approximately 200 incoming kindergarteners and first graders, as opposed to the usual number of 300 students. Fewer families with children have moved to Londonderry in the runup to the school year, Black said.
LONDONDERRY, N.H. – For over 8 years and counting, Bob Bean has been the proud owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Londonderry, New Hampshire located at 44 Nashua Road, Unit 18. When Bob purchased the business in October of 2015, he followed the Minuteman Press system and immediately became involved with several community groups and organizations.
Thanks to Bob’s hard work and dedication, Minuteman Press in Londonderry has won the Business of the Year award from the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. Bob accepted the award at the special awards dinner that was held on Oct. 12, 2023 at the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry NH.
Bob shares his humble reaction to winning the award and provides his insights on the importance of being an active member of local groups in order to build relationships and generate referrals. He also talks about his journey to Minuteman Press and how his passion for helping others drives him today.