Author Archives: Ray Boas

Have you ever wondered what that strange bug crawling on the rock wall is called, or what the name of a plant is that you often see while hiking? What about that fluffy-looking moss on the side of that maple, … Continue reading →

Yes, as I approach the tenth anniversary of publication, it is time to again to call for your submissions for the next issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION. Closing date is just over a week away, Friday, May 21. Please send … Continue reading →

Accepting donations “sets a bad precedent,” Selectboard Chair Cheryl Mayberry stated. Board members, Steve Dalessio and Peggy Pschirrer agreed, explaining to accept a gift shows “the rich get their way.” Rejected May 6th was granite curbing to enhance both sides … Continue reading →

On Page 7 of the May issue of the CLARION, two Hooper Institute upcoming programs were profiled. They sound like fun. Today, the Executive Director of the Hooper Institute, Helen Dalbeck, asked me to share the below. Have you purchased … Continue reading →

Yes, five months into the year, and your May issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION is now on-line. There is a slight delay at the printer, so this issue may not be at the post office until Friday, and hopefully in … Continue reading →

NO MORE FOOLING — You know your writing is good when you write about something for April Fool’s and people take you seriously. Last week the printer “stopped the presses” and called me saying I had foreign words in my … Continue reading →

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Hubbard Farms. Oliver Hubbard graduated from the New Hampshire Agriculture College in 1921, and began his commercial poultry business in Walpole. From 1921 up to the acquisition by Merck in 1974, it was … Continue reading →

The April 2021 CLARION is now at the post office (a day early) and I am posting on-line as well. You can access the on-line copy using the links below. You may click on the link belowApril 2021 CLARION or … Continue reading →

Representive Lucy Weber has provided this information to the CLARION: the following dates were announced for the opening of vaccine registration for anyone who has not yet qualified: Anyone aged 40-49 may register starting Monday, March 29.Anyone aged 30-39 may register starting Wednesday, March 31.Everyone aged 16+ may … Continue reading →

The following was posted moments ago on the Town of Walpole’s website. This is the meeting you are strongly urged to attend 3/25/2021 Selectboard Meeting Zoom Info 3/25/2021 Time: Mar 25, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89919468817?pwd=aVFhTEFFS2NRNXZsNi9EVWlQSjlsQT09 Dial … Continue reading →