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Cabinet News

The Cabinet Time Machine – Sitting on the counter

MILFORD – As published in The Cabinet 1989: Sitting on the counter is a no-no at McCrory on the oval, but eight days before her retirement, Caroline Carpentier isn’t worried. The Milford resident has worked at the store since 1951, first as a sales clerk and then as manager. Today: In ...

The Cabinet Time Machine – Recycling in 1990

MILFORD – As published in The Cabinet 33 years ago: For those willing to take the time, the Milford Transfer Station has set up areas to further separate the recyclable materials that now go into the co-mingling bin. The categories are: plastic milk jugs and soda bottles, both clear and ...

The Cabinet Time Machine – 1938 Hurricane

MILFORD – As published in The Cabinet 85 years ago: A hurricane lashed New England, causing millions of dollars of damage and many deaths. In the Souhegan Valley, hundreds of beautiful trees were uprooted, buildings were blown down or damaged, the fruit crop was virtually a total loss, and ...

The Cabinet Time Machine – UPWARD BOUND

MILFORD – As published in 1988: Don Mason has climbed the stairs to the top of the Federal Hill Fire Tower for the past seven years. This year the tower will close early, on Oct. 4. It is expected to reopen next spring. PRESENT DAY – According to nh.gov, Federal Hill is one of fifteen ...

The Cabinet Time Machine – LINED UP

MILFORD – As published in summer 1965: Lined up for a plunge in Milford’s new Keyes pool are seven local youngsters: Tom Heater, Mike Murray, Cindy Lafleur, Colleen Norton, Deborah Densmore, Nancy Ulricson and Linda Densmore. Keeping a watchful eye is pool supervisor Rollins Hardwick.

Board ponders gift of building

WILTON – Chuck Crawford, owner of the Wilton Falls Building, has offered to give it to the town. Prior to their meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, the Board of Selectmen and several toured the building, located on Burns Hill Road, opposite the police station. “This is the beginning of a ...