Martin Ward works to fix a door broken last week by a burglar at the Vershire Post Office. The town clerk's office just down the street was also broken into. (Herald / Tim Calabro)
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Seeds of Change Planted
In Bethel During 2006
By Chris Costanzo
     The year 2006 saw the beginning of what might prove to be profound changes in the town of Bethel.
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First Chamber Lights Contest
Attracts 26 Bright Entries
     The Chamber of Commerce's first Holiday Lighting Contest, sponsored by the Randolph Area Business Committee, yielded 26 contestants, according to Chamber executive director Lynn Irish.
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School Board Hears
Early Survey Results
By Martha Slater
     At its Dec. 19 meeting, the Rochester School Board heard from selectboard member Charlie Biederman, who spoke about preliminary results from the Quin-Town survey.
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'Ancient Roads' Search
Three Area Towns Get
Money for Research
     Bethel, Pittsfield, and Sharon will receive state grants to resolve the sometimes thorny issue of "ancient roads."
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