Mascoma Valley Democrats to Meet, Elect Delegates, Officers

Canaan — Mascoma Valley Democrats will caucus this Thursday for the purpose of electing delegates and officers to the Democratic Party’s state convention.

Residents from Canaan, Enfield, Dorchester, Grafton and Orange are invited to attend the event at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Mascoma Valley Regional High School.

Any registered Democrat, regardless of past political experience, is eligible to run for an officer or delegate position, according to a news release.

Democratic committee officials have a vote at the annual state party convention to modify or approve the party platform.

N.H. Senators to Take Weeklong Winter Break

Concord — The New Hampshire Senate is taking a weeklong work break.

The 24-member chamber is holding no public hearings or votes on legislation this coming week.

It’s typical for legislators to take a break partway through the session, and the House will have its own break during a later week.

There will be no shortage of work when senators return.

Senators are scheduled to vote the following week on several bills related to election law, behavioral health programs and tax credit initiatives.

The public will be invited to testify in hearings on dozens of other bills.

Vermont Towns Win Recreation Grants

Montpelier — The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation announced Friday that the National Park Service awarded $600,000 in Vermont to go toward outdoor recreation projects. The money will be split three ways. A playground in Lincoln will be getting an upgrade; Mad River, Vt., will buy 10 acres to turn into recreation fields; and Burlington will buy 12 acres of land to expand a bike path and add a community garden.

Through its Land and Water Conservation Fund, the National Parks Service has doled out over $48 million in funds since the fund started operating in 1964.

— Staff and wire reports

About 27,000 acres of land has been bought for public use through the program.