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September 14, 2018 VOLUME 23, NUMBER 37

Henniker board tackles vacancies

By Michael Pon interviews, but he also noted that there are a lot of questions
The Villager that cannot be asked. As well, the selectmen agreed that all
The Henniker selectmen met on Monday to address hiring candidates must interview in person, not by Skype or other
various personnel to fill openings for town administrator, social media. HENNIKER VACANCIES
fire/rescue, winter highway and the transfer station. continued on page 5
The selectmen reviewed a job description for town
administrator that was written in 1994 and found it to be Antrim Lumber
sound in regards to current needs.
“It looks pretty comprehensive,” said selectman Leon C o m p a n y
Parker.
Although a suggestion to provide a starting salary number “Better Lumber for Better Homes”
in the advertisements for the position, the selectmen decided
to remain with the phrase, “pay as commensurate with 78 Smith Road
experience.” Antrim, New Hampshire
The advertisement for the position will be posted in both
local and regional newspapers until Oct. 10. The position Monday-Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm
will also be listed on the town website. Saturday 7:00am - 1:00pm
A committee to interview those applying for the position 588-2139
was formed with residents who showed an interest in doing
so. They are Heidi Aucoin, Scott Dias, Debbie Hooper,
Cordell Johnston, Debra Kreutzer, Bill Marko, Ryan Towle
and Bruce Trivellini.
Dias asked the selectmen to not impose a number
of candidates for the committee to provide. He asked
the selectmen to “trust the committee to present solid
candidates, rather than going by a minimum number.” H-D High School Principal Jim O’Rourke, ready
The selectmen appeared to agree to his suggestion. for the challenges of the new school year.
Dias also asked the selectmen to provide input to
the committee on what sort of questions to ask during Michael Pon photo
Town weighing options

for community building

By Michael Pon
The Villager
Fuel Oils - LP Gas - Sales & Service Many ideas have been bandied about by many groups
Our family has been serving the heating needs of over the years as to how to improve the town’s facilities
“The Only Henniker on Earth” and provide a community center. And the current board of

and surrounding towns for over sixty fve years. selectmen also have their own ideas for the townspeople to
consider.
24 Hour Gasoline & Diesel Pumps at: Selectman Jim Bailey, having attended a meeting of
4 Hall Avenue Henniker Hillsborough Reborn on Monday, addressed Reborn
members’ interest in a house for sale at 14 Central Street,
Rte. 114, Bradford which some think would make a good centrally located
428-3333 COMMUNITY CENTER

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