Spring showers cause roadblocks for many in region
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
      A state of flooding turned into an official State of Emergency in Townsend and caused plenty of headaches throughout the region after the Monday, April 16, storm. Many area roads and basements flooded as the major part of the storm passed through on Monday and Tuesday and as rain mixed with light ...
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"Backyard Habitat" will be the theme for Townsend's Earth Day
      Celebrate with the Townsend Recreation Department and the Townsend Recycling Committee Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Townsend Common (rain date is Sunday, April 29, from noon to 4 p.m.) Schedule of events include: 10 a.m. - Opening remarks by M.C. Abigail Clarke, D.J.
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Community Notes
      26th Annual Spring Festival and Craft Fair planned Townsend United Methodist Church is getting ready for its 26th Annual Spring Festival and Craft Fair planned for Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Townsend Common. Crafters from all over New England will participate with a great var...
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Spring Fishing Derby to be held
      The Townsend Rod and Gun Club is holding a Spring Fishing Derby on Sunday, April 22. Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by the derby from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. which will be held at the club pond on Emery Road, off Route 13, Townsend. Entry fee is $15 per person with a four-fish limit; re-registra...
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Community Notes
      Library to host middle school book discussion group Townsend Public Library will host a Middle School Book Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the lunch room of Memorial Hall. The group will talk about "The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray," by Chris Wooding.
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Water, water everywhere
     The Squannacook River overflowed its banks on Monday and river levels remained high all week. (Above) The river flooded Barker Hill Road at the intersection of Turnpike Road near the center of town on Monday evening. (Below) The rushing water flowed at white cap levels near Main Street that night. J...
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