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Meet the Candidates | Moving in Step Pot Luck

By Betsy Street |

[ March 4, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] At the Nelson Congregational Church Social Hall

Come and rub elbows with some of Nelson’s candidates who’s names you will see on the ballot next Tuesday! Feel free to ask questions, learn a bit about each person, and in general, have a very good time!

This is our monthly 1st Thursday Pot Luck, so [...]

Published on March 1st, 2010 | Category: Calendar, Civic Opportunity, Community Gathering, Life in Nelson, Nelson People, Town Government | Leave a comment
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Jane Kirk’s Retirement Party

By ADMIN |

[ February 13, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] You are Invited!!!

Jane Kirk has retired as Selectman for the Town of Nelson after serving faithfully for 12 years.

You are invited to join us on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM to say thank you to Jane. (Rain/Snow Date: Sunday, February 14th 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) Snacks and [...]

Published on February 2nd, 2010 | Category: Calendar, Life in Nelson, Nelson People, Town Business, Town Government | Comments are closed
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The Hotel Nelson Revisited

By Karen Tolman |

Sponsored by Moving in Step
In 1997, the people of Nelson raised funds from private donations, the Town of Nelson and the Nelson Congregational Church to sponsor The Hotel Nelson, a musical theatre that was created by, for, and about the Town of Nelson. Facilitated by Larry Siegal of Westmoreland, it was performed in the Nelson [...]

Published on January 21st, 2010 | Category: Cultural, History, Life in Nelson, Music, Nelson People, Projects | Leave a comment
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Packersfield Becomes Nelson

By Rick Church |

Editors Note: This is the latest in a series of articles about the history of Nelson. Click here show the entire article series.
Severing the Last Colonial Ties

The close of the Revolution saw a much-changed Packersfield.  Breed Batchellor, the man who was ultimately the agent of His Majesty’s Royal Governor, had fled the town in [...]

Published on December 13th, 2009 | Category: History, Life in Nelson, Nelson People, Rick Church History Articles | Leave a comment
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Moving in Step: Hotel Nelson

By Karen Tolman |

[ January 28, 2010 6:30 pm to January 30, 2010 4:15 am. March 27, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Remember The Hotel Nelson — that 1997 razzle-dazzle performance?

Well, Moving In Step thinks that the spirit generated by The Hotel Nelson shouldn’t be forgotten, so we’re planning to revisit some of the songs that were sung and the stories that were told in two upcoming events on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, March 27.

The Hotel [...]

Published on December 2nd, 2009 | Category: Calendar, Cultural, Entertainment, History, Music, Nelson People, Projects | Comments are closed
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Church Decoration, Band Music, and Tree Lighting

By ADMIN |

[ December 6, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] Come by the Nelson Congregational Church to help decorate the sanctuary, or just sit and listen to the Nelson Town Band who will be playing seasonal music from the balcony. At 7:00 step outside for the Tree Lighting and Carol Sing, and them come downstairs for refreshments and [...]

Published on November 12th, 2009 | Category: Calendar, Cultural, Entertainment, Life in Nelson, Music, Nelson People | Comments are closed
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Breed Batchellor: The Enemy

By Rick Church |

For newly incorporated Packersfield, the years 1774 and 1775 saw a great deal of growth.  A census taken in 1773 reported 117 residents in Packersfield; by 1775 there were 186 people in town, and by 1790 there would be 721!  Men using axes and oxen were clearing land. Numerous roads were laid out. The early [...]

Published on November 8th, 2009 | Category: History, Nelson People, Rick Church History Articles | Leave a comment
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Nelson Students in “Grease” at KHS Nov 5-7

By Betsy Street |

Four Nelson students are in the cast of Keene High School’s fall musical, “Grease”.   Johnny Meehan, Cody Hall (former Nelson resident), Eric Bower, and Caitlyn Schillemat can be seen on the stage on November 5th, 6th, and 7th at 7 pm in the KHS auditorium.  Tickets are now on sale at the KHS ticket office [...]

Published on October 29th, 2009 | Category: Nelson People, School | Leave a comment
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Moving In Step Pot Luck

By ADMIN |

[ October 1, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] Location:  The Henry Melville Fellowship Hall of the Nelson Congregational Church

On the first Thursday of every month Moving In Step hosts a community
Pot Luck Supper.  We all meet at around 6:30 in the evening in the Henry
Melville Fellowship Hall of the Nelson Congregational Church.  There’s
plenty of parking at the church or in the lot at [...]

Published on September 15th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: Calendar, Life in Nelson, Nelson People | Comments are closed
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Moving In Step Potluck

By admin |

[ July 2, 2009; 6:00 pm; August 6, 2009; 6:30 pm; September 3, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] Come visit with your friends and neighbors.

Nelson Congregational Church – Basement
Bring your favorite covered dish, your own plates, cups and utensils and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors.

Please refrain from parking on Log Cabin Road when you attend this event, as it makes the road rather narrow for two-way traffic.

Moving In Step is a [...]

Published on June 28th, 2009 | Category: Calendar, Cultural, Life in Nelson, Nelson People | Comments are closed