Library Trustees Approve Door System Replacement, Plan Solar Buyout

Peterborough Library Trustees authorize door system replacement citing Windows 11 security vulnerability. Director Corinne Chronopoulos reported the library's access-control system is incompatible with Windows 11, creating a network security risk; the board approved replacement costs not to exceed

Library Trustees approve brand redesign, authorize repairs

Peterborough Library Trustees approve redesign and authorize building repairs. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allocate $3,000 for building repairs and approved a $750 graphic brand redesign by designer Sarah Gingras. Director Corinne Chronopoulos reported a year-end projected balance of

Library trustees approve spring reports, plan collection system change

Peterborough Library Board approves spring reports and outlines collection reorganization. Director Corinne Chronopoulos reported successful Library of Things launch and summer programming including adult and teen crafternoons, a new volunteer-led collage and mixed media program for ages 16 and up,

Library Trustees increase non-resident card rate to $100

Peterborough Library Trustees hike non-resident card rates, approve shelving expenditure. The board voted unanimously to increase non-resident card rates from $85 to $100 effective July 1, 2026, the first rate increase in many years. Director Corinne Chronopoulos recommended the increase to the

Zoning Board continues Bold Steps treatment facility variance hearing

Peterborough Zoning Board postpones variance decision on Bold Steps behavioral health treatment facility proposal. Chair Chris DiLoreto and four voting members heard testimony on a request to operate a 60-bed residential drug and alcohol facility in existing structures on 163 acres in the Rural

Library Board approves support for Booked event

Peterborough Library Board backs Booked event with $250 grant. The Library Trustees unanimously approved support for the community event, with Director Corinne Chronopoulos reporting that Teen Librarian Anna Greenwood has joined the staff. The Board also noted the library is eligible to purchase

Zoning Board tours Burke Road facility proposal

Zoning Board conducts site walk of proposed behavioral health facility. BoldSteps Behavioral Health representatives Joe Curran, Chief Operating Officer, and Chaim Berger, Chief Executive Officer, presented plans for a 60-resident residential facility using existing barn and house structures,

Master Plan steering committee elects leaders, approves May outreach

Peterborough Master Plan steering committee elects leaders, approves May outreach. The committee unanimously elected Carl Staley as Chair and Bryan Field as Vice Chair, then reviewed a community engagement strategy designed to achieve 33 percent participation, surpassing the 21 percent rate from

EDA advances Job Fair and business recognition initiatives

Peterborough EDA advances Job Fair and business awards program. The committee approved preparations for the April 23 Job Fair at ConVal High School gymnasium, with five businesses already registered to participate. The committee expressed enthusiasm for a new "Town Favorite" business awards program

Zoning Board finds behavioral health variance application incomplete

Peterborough Zoning Board finds behavioral health variance application incomplete. The board voted unanimously to require BoldSteps Behavioral Health to return April 6 with a detailed plot plan and comprehensive studies before reconsidering its variance request to operate a residential drug and

Library Trustees approve facility upgrades, address heating and water damage

Peterborough library board authorizes heat pump replacement; modifies overdue and meeting-room policies. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to modify the Overdue Collection Policy to allow staff to request compliance when items reach 70 days overdue, addressing approximately 90 currently

Conservation Commission clears path for Sand Hill barn project

Peterborough Conservation Commission charts path for two major Wetland Protection projects. The Commission determined that a 2,347-square-foot wetland at 343 Sand Hill Road lacks hydrologic connection to a town-jurisdictional wetland and may not require a variance, pending Code Officer Tim

EDA pursues job fair, winter stimulus to boost small business visibility

Peterborough EDA tackles small business visibility through spring job fair and winter events. Following a business survey showing that small business owners feel "invisible" and report a January-March economic lull, the committee brainstormed winter initiatives including bingo cards, treasure

Zoning Board denies rehearing for car garage variance at historic barn

Peterborough Zoning Board denies rehearing on historic property car garage variance. The Board voted 4-1 on February 2 to reject Case Number 1319's rehearing request, finding no new evidence or errors in its earlier decision to deny a car garage variance at the historic Old Stone Barn. Board member