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Story Archives of 'Nottingham'Lynch Election Lifts Opponents of 3 Big ProjectsBy David Darman on Thursday, November 11, 2004.John Lynch's election as New Hampshire's next governor has given hope to activists fighting three big, controversial projects. During his campaign, Lynch spoke out against plans to expand the Mount Sunapee ski resort, pump water to a bottling plant in Nottingham, and burn construction debris in Hopkinton. As New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman reports, activists hope Lynch's election will put an end to these projects, but the new governor's leverage may be limited. listen:
 An Award Winning Sci-Fi WriterBy John Walters on Friday, October 17, 2003.Nottingham resident James Patrick Kelly's short stories are collected in his book, "Think Like a Dinosaur." Many of his stories take place on Earth in the near future, in settings that are familiar but profoundly different. It gives him a new perspective on current issues and the human condition. listen:
The Eclectic Musical World of Randy ArmstrongBy John Walters on Wednesday, September 3, 2003.Randy Armstrong is a musician and composer in Nottingham, NH. Beginning in the early 1970s, he began writing and performing in the style we now call "world music." Along the way, he's acquired and learned to play as many as 200 instruments. Recently, Randy provided the music for the PBS series, Dinner on the Diner. He's just released his latest CD, No Regrets. listen:
Living on EarthBy John Walters on Thursday, January 2, 2003.Steve Curwood is the creator and host of "Living on Earth," a weekly NPR show about the environment that's heard Saturdays at 4:00 pm and Sundays at 7:00 am on NHPR. Steve is a resident of Nottingham, New Hampshire. He talks about his long career in print and broadcast journalism, how he got interested in environmental reporting, and how he created "Living on Earth." listen:
Dear DES...By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 17, 2002.INVESTIGATORS IN NOTTINGHAM CONCLUDED THAT ARSON CAUSED THE FIRE THAT BURNED DOWN AN EMPTY BARN ON THE PROPERTY OF USA SPRINGS. THE COMPANY PLANS TO OPEN A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN THE TOWN. THE CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT IS ON HOLD, PENDING A STATE PERMIT. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES HAS BEEN COLLECTING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE BOTTLING PLANT. THE MAN WHO MUST WEIGH THOSE COMMENTS AGAINST THE CLAIMS OF THE COMPANY IS BRANDON KERNEN. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Nottingham Struggles to Find Water CompromiseBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 23, 2002.More lawyers in the room. That’s the answer to the question- ‘what has changed at the Nottingham planning board meetings as talks resume between the water bottling company USA Springs and area residents. As NHPR’s Dan Gorenstein reports, the proposal to pump up to 439 thousand gallons of water daily continues to challenge the limits of state law, and rile emotions. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Senate Committee Doesn't Agree with the GovernorBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, February 14, 2002.With a severe drought and controversial water bottling plant proposal as the backdrop, water legislation swirling around the statehouse is becoming more impassioned. That debate includes a proposal, with backing from the Governor, which would grant municipalities more control over the permitting of large commercial groundwater withdrawals. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Governor Opposes Nottingham Water Bottling PlantBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, August 21, 2001.Governor Jeanne Shaheen announced her opposition to a proposed water bottling plant that would draw 439,000 gallons of water a day from a Nottingham well. Despite the company's following guidelines, the Governor says the project is bad for New Hampshire. NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New Century - New Water LawBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, August 9, 2001.Water is a finite resource. But it?s hard to remember that when you water your lawn or fill up your pool. Water shortages have been a fact of life for centuries in the Western United States. Now Easterners are beginning to feel the pinch. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Conflict Bubbles Up With Possible Bottling PlantBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, July 2, 2001.A south eastern New Hampshire town is the site of a proposed water bottling plant. USA Springs wants a permit from the state to pump 439,000 gallons of water a day from a 100-acre site in Nottingham. Local residents and neighboring towns aren’t overly excited with the plan. Fears of dry wells, contaminated water and environmental impact abound. NHPR’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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