🌱 How one determined woman quietly reshaped downtown Peterborough’s look and feel

Good morning Peterborough! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How one determined woman quietly reshaped downtown Peterborough’s look and feel

Also on today's calendar: Jaffrey Civic Center Lecture Series: Why is this art? and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• The Architectural Legacy of Mary Cheney Schofield (ledgertranscript.com) — Peterborough readers get a rich look at how philanthropist Mary Cheney Schofield helped shape downtown landmarks like All Saints’ Church, the golf course clubhouse, and homes along the Nubanusit River. The piece traces her local investments, civic leadership, and family story, showing how her legacy still influences the town’s architecture and community life today.
   

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📸 Around Peterborough

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peterborough

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Thursday June 11

• Sketch Club
  Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
  3:00 pm
• Writers' Open Mic
  Peterborough Town Library -
  5:30 pm
• Library Trustee Meeting
  Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
  5:30 pm
• Dinner Club
  Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
  6:00 pm

Friday June 12

• PTL Social
  Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
  10:30 am
• Peterborough Welcome Team Meet & Greet
  Town of Peterborough 1 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Monadnock Handcrafters
  Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
  10:00 am

Monday June 15

• Inclusive Community Committee
  Town of Peterborough 1 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Jaffrey Civic Center Lecture Series: Why is this art? →
  40 Main St, Jaffrey
  1:30 pm

Wednesday June 24

• Peterborough Farmer's Market: Friends of PTL and the Library, June 3, 10, 17, 24 →
  Peterborough Farmer's Market, 25 Elm St, Peterborough, NH, 03458
  3:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Summer Kickoff Concert - Changes in Latitudes, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band →
  Mel's Funway Park, 454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield
  3:03 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 10

• Bone Builders →
  Francestown Town Hall, 2 New Boston Rd, Francestown
  9:30 am
• Baby Storytime
  Peterborough Town Library -
  10:30 am
• Morning Meditation
  Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
  11:00 am
• Tech Drop In Help
  Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a wildlife mitigation person or company?
  Some critter(s) is decimating my garden - tomato plants and marigolds - and I need help fast. Could be voles, maybe a gopher? I called Monadnock Pest… (Nextdoor Macdowell)

• ConVal School District posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher, Francestown Elementary School in Peterborough. Apply here.
• Twelve Pine posted a job opening for DELI - GELATO & SMOOTHIES SERVER in Peterborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peterborough here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hancock

• The Greenfield Beat: A beloved Mexican restaurant thrives in Greenfield (ledgertranscript.com)

Francestown

• Tour de Francestown gravel grinder and road ride draws riders from across the state (ledgertranscript.com)

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Ok Peterborough! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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