2022 Election Results

Download the 2022 Election Results here:  2022-general-election-results.pdf

For the yes and no questions:

    Yes = 244    No=171
    Yes = 125    No=301

Webster Memorial Library Invitation to Bid

Webster Memorial Library is looking for bids for sumac & brush removal and mulching on library property.

This work will be done in 2023 and is contingent upon the library budget being passed by vote at town meeting in March. 

Specifics:

1. Sumac and brush are to be removed by pulling out of ground including as many roots as possible (not by cutting) and removed from library property.
2. Areas where brush has been removed are to be raked/smoothed out afterward.
3. Surfaces where brush/sumac is removed are to be covered with heavy black plastic or other approved material to prevent regrowth, then covered with bark mulch.

All bids must be received by November 30th. Must be fully insured and able to present certificate before work begins. 

If interested, please contact the library to set up an appointment to view the areas to be cleared & mulched: 603-764-5818; webstermemlib@gmail.com; Facebook messenger; or stop by the library during open hours.

2022 Election Information

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Time: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Polling location: Wentworth Elementary School, 1247 Mount Moosilauke Hwy, Wentworth, NH 03282

Sample ballot: 2022-sample-election-ballot.pdf

Supervisors of the Checklist in session: November 1, 2022 at 6 pm, Wentworth Town Offices.

Public Notice to Sealed Bid

The Town of Wentworth is selling a 2015 Ford Expedition 4x4 to the highest bidder.

Sealed bids must be received no later than 12:00 pm, November 21, 2022.

Download the attached PDF for more details, including delivery and mailing address.

PDF: 2022_wentworth_sealed_bid_2015_ford_expedition.pdf

For further information contact:

Erin D. Ganzel, Town Admin Assistant
603-764-9955
townofwentworth@wentworth-nh.org
or
Chief Wallace Trott, Wentworth P.D.
603-764-5912
policechief@wentworth-nh.org

Join us for Christmas on the Common November 26

 

State Primary Results

The results of the New Hampshire state primary are posted here:

2022 Wentworth NH Primary Results  PDF, 627 KB

State Primary September 13, 2022

Voting for the New Hampshire State Primary will be held September 13, 2022 at Wentworth Elementary School from 8 am to 7 pm.

Last Wentworth Open Air Market This Saturday!

The last Wentworth Open Air Market is this Saturday, September 3!

Join us for the Community yard sale (vendors are still needed!), 603 Eats food truck, 50/50 raffle, WES bake sale, and the last day to purchase raffle tickets for our ongoing raffles.

Everyone is welcome to join the market, sites are only $10, please call Renée to register or for more information at wentworthfarmmarket@gmail.com.  See you all there!

Supervisors of the Checklist in Session September 6

 

The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Wentworth will be in session, September 6, 2022 at 5PM at the Wentworth Town Office. The purpose of the meeting is to update and make corrections to the checklist and to register new voters for the State Primary Elections held on September 13, 2022.  You may also register to vote at the Town Clerk’s Office during their business hours.

Supervisors of the Checklist

Deborah Vlk, Susan Bliss, Angela Borger

Two weeks left at the Wentworth Open Air Market

 Join us for these upcoming events:

• August 27: Free (materials included) sketch class
• September 3: Community yard sale (vendors are still needed!), 603 Eats food truck, 50/50 raffle, WES bake sale, and the last day to purchase raffle tickets for our ongoing raffles.

September 3 is the last day of the market in 2022.

Everyone is welcome to join the market, sites are only $10, please call Renée to register or for more information at wentworthfarmmarket@gmail.com.  See you all there!

Employment Opportunity With Our Highway Department

Employment Opportunity 

Town of Wentworth Highway Department

The Town of Wentworth, NH is seeking candidates for a full-time, year-round position with mandatory hours being early mornings, nights and weekends in the winter as required by the Road Agent. The position will be a highway maintenance/construction worker. Preferred candidates will have a CDL B driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months. The candidate also must have experience operating equipment such as backhoe, road grader, plow truck, etc. Experience with equipment maintenance and repair is a plus. The position will also require manual labor and must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. All candidates must pass a criminal background check as well as a drug and alcohol screening prior to employment. All interested candidates must contact the Town Select Board office at 603-764-9955 or email townofwentworth@wentworth-nh.org, or you may contact the Town Road Agent at 603-764-4304 or email wentworthhwydept@gmail.com.

The Town of Wentworth reserves the right to accept or decline any and all applicants for this position.

Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience.

Webmaster e-mail not working

The webmaster@wentworth-nh.org e-mail is currently not working.

For the short term, please direct any inquiries to the Town at townofwentworth@wentworth-nh.org.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sellers Wanted at the Community Wide Yard Sale

The Wentworth Open Air Market will be hosting a community wide yard sale on 8/6 from 10-2. Everyone is welcome to join, sites are only $10, please contact Renée to register or for more information at wentworthfarmmarket@gmail.com. See you all there!

 

Wentworth Open Air Market 2022 Schedule Posted

Here is the schedule for the Wentworth Open Air Market as of June 20, 2022:

Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should email Renee at wentworthfarmmarket@gmail.com.

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Starts June 28

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program 

at

Webster Memorial Library

This program is geared for students entering grades K-5 but older and younger students are welcome!

Registration is required by June 24.

Download the registration form.

Dinner on the Bridge Event Scheduled August 27

The next "Dinner on the Bridge" event, sponsored by the Wentworth Veterans Memorial is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 5 p.m.

For tickets, contact wentworthveteransmemorial@gmail.com.

Help Wanted: Administrative Assistant to the Select Board

The Town of Wentworth is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the three-member Select Board.  This position supports the Select Board with the administrative requirements of the Town and has a broad range of responsibilities and duties.  The ideal candidate is reliable and organized, demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and oral, works well with the public and has municipal and accounting experience.  This is a full-time, 32 to 40-hour, position with competitive wage, paid time off and health benefits.  Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:  townofwentworth@wentworth-nh.org or mail to Select Board, Town of Wentworth, P.O. Box 2, Wentworth, NH  03282.

 

Supervisors of the Checklist in Session May 31, 2022

 

Town of Wentworth Residents

The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Wentworth will be in session, May 31, 2022 at 7PM at the Town Office. The purpose of the meeting is to update and make corrections to the checklist and to register new voters for the State Primary Election held on September 13, 2022.

May 31, 2022 IS THE LAST DAY TO CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION BEFORE THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION

Supervisors of the Checklist

Deborah Vlk, Susan Bliss, Angela Borger

2022 National Grid Herbicide Spraying Notice

National Grid will be spraying herbicides on rights-of-way from June 15 through October 15.

Please see the attached notification for additional information.

From the notice: "Landowners or residents should make the application contractor aware of the location of a potentially affected water supply, and of any other sensitive area where herbicide application should be further restricted.  The planned work will be performed by Lewis Tree Service.  The contact person at Lewis Tree Service is Greyson Barr and can be reached from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 585-358-8477."

2022_national_grid_herbicide.pdf  (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Incorrect Conservation Commission Meeting Time Corrected

To Wentworth Residents,

The Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet at the Town Offices on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am.  The event calendar inadvertently said 11:00 am and has been corrected.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

2022 NH Electric Co-op Herbicide Treatment Notice

April 1: New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHE CO-OP) and its contractor consultant, Vegetation Control Service, Inc. (VCS) will apply herbicides to undesirable vegetation growing within power line rights of way corridors in Wentworth in 2022.

Property owners along power lines will receive a door tag notice with approximate dates. 

Residents who want personal notification or want to advise the NHE CO-OP or VCS of sensitive areas are encouraged to contact the Select Board's office for a coupon that can be returned to the NHE CO-OP.

Copies of the topological maps showing the location of the power lines and rights of way intended for treatment are also at the Select Board's office.

Full copy of the notice:  2022 NH Electric Co-op Herbicide Notice

 

All Road Weight Limits Lifted Effective April 12, 2022

To Wentworth residents:

Per the Road Agent on the Wentworth Highway Department Facebook page, the road weight limits have been lifted.

Vendors Wanted for Wentworth Open Air Market

The Wentworth Open Air Market is currently booking vendors for the upcoming season. 

 

-- Dates: The Market will run from July 9th to September 3rd Saturdays 10-2 at the Hamilton Field in Wentworth. 

 

-- Cost:  $10/wk or half off if the season is paid in full at the start ($45).   Let Renee know if there are weeks that you will not attend.

 

-- Power: Will be available by the start of the show

 

-- Space size: Minimum of 12' x 12'

Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should email Renee at wentworthfarmmarket@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Renee Ferland

603-960-4865

wentworthfarmmarket@gmail.com

@wentworthopenairmarket Facebook

 

 

Roads Posted at 6 Tons Until Further Notice

To Wentworth residents:

Per the Road Agent, all roads in Wentworth are posted at 6 tons until further notice.

Supervisors of the Checklist in Session February 26

 Town of Wentworth Residents

The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Wentworth will be in session, February 26, 2022 at 9AM at the Town Office.  The purpose of the meeting is to update and make corrections to the Checklist and to register new voters for the Town Elections held on March 8^th.  We invite any new residents that wish to vote in elections to register or you may also register with the Town Clerk.

Supervisors of the Checklist

Deborah Vlk, Susan Bliss, Angela Borger

 

Public Hearings to Present Proposed Broadband Infrastructure in Februrary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

TOWN OF WENTWORTH

Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 91-A and RSA 33:3, the Select Board of the Town of Wentworth will hold two public hearings to present public benefit findings for proposed broadband infrastructure that would ultimately provide reliable high-speed internet to the Town of Wentworth.

Dates:  Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM (followed by a public bond hearing)

Both hearings will be held at the Wentworth Elementary School

 

Public Bond Hearing for Proposed Broadband Infrastructure February 6, 2022

NOTICE OF BOND HEARING

TOWN OF WENTWORTH

Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 33:8-a,I, the Select Board of the Town of Wentworth will hold a public bond hearing for proposed broadband infrastructure.

Date:  Sunday, February 6, 2022 immediately following a public hearing to present public benefit findings at 1:00 PM

The hearing will be held in person at the Wentworth Elementary School.

 

Supervisors of the Checklist in Session January 18, 2022

 Town of Wentworth Residents

The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Wentworth will be in session, January 18, 2022 at 7PM at the Town Office.  The purpose of the meeting is to update and make corrections to the Checklist and to register new voters.  We invite any new residents that wish to vote in elections to register or you may also register with the Town Clerk.

Supervisors of the Checklist

Deborah Vlk, Susan Bliss, Angela Borger