Bill Somerset -ABR®, E-PRO®, Realtor®, Dover NH Real estate agent

Located only 15 minutes north of Portsmouth New Hampshire lies the small town of Somersworth. Sligo, the original name of the city of Somersworth, was a part of a larger area called Dover, settled in 1700. Organized as the Parish of Summersowrth in 1729 and then incorporated as a separate town in 1754. Due to a clerical error, the incorporation changed the spelling to Somersworth. Only to be lated incorporated as the City of Somersworth in 1893.

With a rich history as a mill town, imigrants flocked to the city from all over the world. Textiles were the main source for employment, but there were also several sawmills, and cotton and woolen manufacturing buildings.

This is just a brief synopsis of the rich history you can find located at the Somersworth Historical Society Museum. The Museum, located at 157 Main Street, Somersworth New Hampshire, is the location of the former city hall. The City of Somersworth generously donated the building in 2002, when the town moved it's headquarters down the road.

The purpose of the museum is to preserve artifacts, documents, photos, and memorabilia all pertaining to the city of Somersworth. With two full floors of artifacts, there is sure to be something to peak every visitors interests. To top it all off, admission to the museum is free, and the entire building is handicap accessible. To help alleviate some of the cost, the Historical Society itself has an annual membership with dues of only $5 per person, and only $8 per family. Hours that the museum is open are on Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30 with the availability to open for group tours during the week.

To learn more about Somersworth New Hampshire contact;

Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty, Dover New Hampshire 03820

Phone: 603-742-2121 Email: info@billsomerset.com Web: www.billsomerset.com

The more and more I write my blogs, luckily for me, the more and more I have been noticed. As most of you may know by now, I am very involved in youth sports, in particular, youth hockey. My son Micheal is a member of the Somersworth Berwick Black Bears youth hockey team at the Mites level. For any of you that know about youth hockey, you will know what a Mite is, between the ages of 5 and 8. I am also the head coach for the Mites team, and am a member of the Board of Directors for (SBYHA) Somersworth Berwick Youth Hockey.

I often write about my community involvement, my plans with the team, and our fund-raising efforts. It seems that residents of Somersworth New Hampshire are now reading my blogs! (YEAH ME!) I was contacted last week by the supervisor of the recreation department for the city of Somersworth asking for a little bit of help. You see, not only do I blog, and am heavily involved with SBYH, but I am the webmaster for the hockey programs website! www.leaguelineup.com/somersworthberwick The supervisor Darryl asked if I could announce the fact that the Somersworth New Hampshire cub scouts and boy scouts will be serving as color guard for the Boston Bruins final, regular season, home game. The recreation department is offering transportation to the game, and a ticket for entry, all for only $50! I told Darryl that I would be honored to do so and that I would do whatever he needed to help him out.

....Come watch the Bruins take on division rival Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, April 5th for an evening face-off at 7:00 p.m. Members of the Somersworth Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts will serve as color guard during the playing of the National Anthem prior to the game. This is the Bruins final game of the regular season and will serve as "Fan Appreciation Day". Bus leaves at 4:00 p.m. from the Flanagan Center. $50 per person includes ticket and transportation. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets can be purchased at the Somersworth Recreation Department in City Hall. For more information, call 692-9508.

So, there you go Darryl, I hope this was a good enough plug for you!

The Somersworth New Hampshire Youth Baseball League was awarded a $2500 grant this past week for it's outstanding community participation. The grant, offer by Liberty Mutual Insurance, is one,of only twenty given to communities around the country.

The youth baseball and softball program in Somersworth New Hampshire, like many other youth initiatives around America, is funded, and operated by volunteers and donors. Without the participation and generous donations by parents, coaches, local companies, and national companies, programs like this would not be possible.

The most recent grant, funded by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, is called the Responsible Sports Program. The program helps recognize the value of parents, coaches, and the community working together for a common cause, the Kids! In order to qualify for the grant, participants needed to complete an on-line course at Responsible coaching, or Responsible parenting and then take a 10 question quiz at the end of the course. Every completed course and quiz counted for 1 point. The community with the most points at the end was granted the $2500!

It is reasons like this that I am proud to say that I am a member of the community of Somersworth New Hampshire. Together we can make a great place for our children to grow, learn, and ensure a safe a positive experience through sports.

For more information regarding Somersworth New Hampshire,

Contact: Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty

Phone: 603-742-2121 Email: info@billsomerset.com WEB: www.billsomerset.com

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Sponsored by Federal Savings Bank, and the Dover Chamber Of Commerce. The city of Dover New Hampshire held it's annual "state of the city" breakfast forum at the Cocheco County Club.

The main topic of conversation for the morning was the recently voted legislation of a city wide tax cap. Many budget cuts and limitations will need to be addresses due to the tax cap. The tax cap was voted on, and passed back in November of 2007. The main purpose of the tax cap was to limit "out of control" city spending and provide relief to elderly residents and young families.

The most recent reality hit of the tax cap was felt in budget talks regarding Dover New Hampshire's Main Street Program. Nearly 33% of the Main Street program funding comes from the city budget, but now may be cut due to the restrictions of the tax cap.

It will be very interesting to see how things play out in the future now that the residents have voted for a tax cap. Many residents may feel a crunch in services, such as the Main Street Program. Only time will tell what may lie ahead for Dover's future.

For more information regarding Dover New Hampshire Contact:

Bill Somerset, CEntury 21 Central Falls Realty, Dover New Hampshire 03820

Phone:603-742-2121 Email: info@billsomerset.com Web: www.billsomerset.com

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Participating restaurants in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area will offer special menu's of three course meals for one week. From Sunday to Sunday, March 2nd through the 9th.

Throughout the week, the participating restaurants will offer lunch menus for $16.95, and dinner menus for $26.95. Reservations are highly recommended at all locations, with no special passes to buy, coupons to carry, or special cards to punch. This event is sure to be a hit.

Some of the participating restaurants include:

The Greater Portsmouth New Hampshire area is becoming more well know for it's fantastic restaurants and inspiring chefs. Most recently, local chefs have become noticed nationally with spots on t.v. programs such as New England Diner, and most notable Chef Mary Dumont, of The Dunaway Restaurant, with her spot on Food t.v.'s Iron Chef, and her 2006 award of Best New Chef, presented by Food and Wine Magazine.

Come out and see what the area chefs have to offer, You might be surprised!

For more information on Portsmouth New Hampshire, or surrounding communities:

Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty, Dover New Hampshire, 03820