Cornish Community Initiative

Cookbook Book Group
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Masons of Cheshire-Mt Vernon Lodge, 36 School St, Cornish, NH
Join us for our next Cookbook Book Group meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Masonic Lodge in Cornish. This month, we’ll be exploring recipes from Does This Taste Funny? by Stephen Colbert & Evie McGee Colbert. Bring a dish to share and enjoy good food, conversation, and community!
We’re excited to announce another Cookbook Meal Night on Wednesday, March 4, at 5:00 PM at the Masonic Lodge in Cornish! This cookbook club is a collaboration with Plainfield and Meriden libraries. Those who want to attend can pick up a cookbook at any of the three libraries. (You don’t need to be a member of the Plainfield Libraries to borrow a book for a book club.) Everyone chooses a recipe they’d like to make. Then we gather to share our dishes, enjoy a great meal together, and spend time visiting with one another.
Drinks will be provided.
Please remember to bring your own plate, utensils, and a serving spoon.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ytupTFUXS3etutXQ6GL0KN6wJzIS2jM6oR8bhhvoYNw/edit?tab=t.0

Fiber Group
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Cornish Fire Station, 187 NH-120, Cornish, NH, 03745
Bring a project you are working on and your interest in working with fiber- Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting, embroidery, rug hooking, etc.
All levels are welcome! Share a project, pattern, tip and enjoy the company!
Bring your own mug and tea bag of choice. We hope to see you there.
Questions?
Contact kathleen.maslan@comcast.net or Amanda magickalhands@comcast.net

Why are NH Property Taxes so High?
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Meriden Library, 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH, 03770
Presentation by Executive Councilor, Karen Liot-Hill from 6:45 – 8pm.
Councilor Karen Liot Hill represents 81 cities and towns in New Hampshire’s Executive Council District 2. Drawing from her 20 years as a former City Councilor, she will discuss the burden of local property taxes and how decisions in Concord affect us at the local level. The Executive Council exercises oversight of state government, including voting on all state spending over $10,000, giving Karen a valuable perspective. As she says, “When the state cuts the budget, property taxes go up. Look for Flyers around town or follow this link to see a flyer of the event
Why are NH Property Taxes so High
Karen Liot-Hill will be joined by two former Plainfield moderators, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Franklin, who will discuss the petitioned warrant articles to be voted on March 14 at the Plainfield Town Meeting. The articles ask for significant changes to Plainfield’s town governance.
Sponsored by the Plainfield Democratic Committee

Cabin Fever Coffee House
2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Cornish Town Hall, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH, 03745
Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki & Dan Faiella
The 3rd Annual CCI Cabin Fever Coffee House sponsored by the Cornish Community Initiative is happening! This year we will gather at the Town Hall in Cornish – come see the space transformed into an intimate setting for some great music and mark your calendars to beat the cabin fever blues. All events are free with donations gratefully accepted to support future activities. Sponsored by the Cornish Community Initiative with funding provided by the Tasker Covered Bridge Fund and the NH Charitable Foundation. Light refreshments provided.
We will again be featuring local artists at each concer.t,
February 28 – Amanda Posner/fiber art
Once again, these events will be ‘Zero Waste’ – mugs and napkins provided! Hope to see you there.

Conservation Commission
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Cornish Town Hall, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH, 03745
This is a regularly-scheduled, public meeting held at the Cornish Town Offices, 488 Town House Rd., 2nd Floor. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Questions: conservation@cornish.nh.gov; Tel 201 787 9789

Greenland: People & Place
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Philip Read Memorial Library, 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH, 03781
Join us at PRML for an engaging presentation with Greg Smith of Greenland Advocate.
This program offers an introduction to the people, culture, history, and landscape of Greenland, providing context and insight into this remarkable place. The presentation is informational in nature and is designed to familiarize attendees with Greenland itself, rather than providing biased commentary or advocacy related to current political issues.

Wildlife Habitat & Tracking Walk
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | NH
The Cornish Conservation Commission invites you to walk with Martha Mitchell, MS who joins us again after her popular 2023 event in Cornish. A natural resource conservationist, environmental educator and forest soils scientist, Martha co-authored & illustrated the tracking guide Mammal Tracks and Scat with Lynn Levine. She has mapped soils and vegetation all over America, designed curricula and taught people of all ages.

Registration required (attendance is limited):

Email cornishconservation@cornish.nh.gov or call (201) 787-9789 to register or w/questions.

10am-12pm, Langwood Tree Farm at 301 Lang Road, Cornish. Park in the field across the road from the big barn.
Check the weather, dress warmly in layers, snow shoes or boots/crampons, bring your own water.

Radon Awareness
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Meriden Library, 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH, 03770
Learn about radon risks, testing, and mitigation from state health experts.

Valentine's Cookie Decorating
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Philip Read Memorial Library, 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH, 03781
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with something sweet! A fun, festive Valentine Cookie Decorating event for children and their caregivers.

Moth Story Hour
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Masons of Cheshire-Mt Vernon Lodge, 36 School St, Cornish, NH
Suggestions for prompts for future events included: “They said this would be easy.”. And “Going back to the land”. Or “Why I should not have gotten that pet.” Another was ” Childbirth: Why would anyone have a second child?” Or ” When I was ready to sell my child.” or “My most stressful and successful interview” If any of these resonates with you, let Henry know by email: henry.homeyer@comcast.net. We need more women to tell stories. Please send in your ideas to him, please.
Stories must be told, not read or memorized, and should be 6 to10 minutes long. They should be true, as remembered by the story teller. Please join us February 12, even if you just want to listen. Please contact Henry if you want more info, or plan to tell a story: henry.homeyer@comcast.net

Cornish's Conservation Plan
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cornish Town Hall, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH, 03745
We will be presenting a draft Conservation Plan and we want to be sure everyone has a chance to offer feedback, ideas and suggestions!
Come join the Conservation Commission and fellow residents and meet the ecologists from Moosewood Ecological LLC who have been out in the field in Cornish, meeting with landowners and surveying our town’s incredible natural resources.
Exciting Preliminary Discoveries about Cornish

Newly-documented populations of rare and uncommon plants
Several sites identified as having exceptionally high conservation value
Evidence that Cornish is bursting with biodiversity and supports highly productive farmland
Confirmation that our town plays a vital role in the Upper Valley’s ecological resilience

Join us to complete this foundational milestone in the development of Cornish’s Town Conservation Plan.

Wednesday, February 11th, 6-8PM
Cornish Town Hall

RSVP appreciated but not required: cornishconservation@cornish.nh.gov.
To explore previous presentations and updates, visit CCC’s Conservation Plan weblink.

Winter Conversations About Summertime Things
2026-02-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Meriden Library, 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH, 03770
All are welcome! Whether this is your first season, or if you are just seasoned by the dirt and weeds, please come join us.
I’ll bring a summer dessert. All you need to bring are your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm to share with your neighbors, including any gardening resource, e.g., book, magazine, website, etc. that you have found helpful.
This is the first of gatherings that will be held in Cornish and Plainfield on Saturdays at 4:00 PM:
2/7 Meriden Library
2/21 Plainfield Library
3/7 Cornish Masonic Hall
3/21 Meriden Library
4/4 Plainfield Library
4/18 Cornish Masonic Hall
Please text, call, or email me your thoughts and questions: Hank Ruppertsberger (603)-675-2907, hruppert3@gmail.com.

Valentine's Craft Time for Kids
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Meriden Library, 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH, 03770
A fun, creative afternoon of Valentine-themed crafts. No registration required.

Puzzle Swap
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Cornish Fire Station, 187 NH-120, Cornish, NH, 03745
Come by to share and exchange puzzles. You don’t need to bring puzzles to take puzzles. Stop in and see the offerings. We’ll also have hot chocolate.
NOTE: Please tape sides of puzzle boxes so pieces do not fall out.
Sponsored by the Cornish Community Initiative. We are looking for 2-3 helpers to come by at 9:30am to help with set-up and to assist puzzle people. Please contact Colleen O’Neill at email: colleen@cornishci.org
Snowdate will be Saturday, February 14.

Blood Pressure Clinic
2026-02-06 | Meriden Library, 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH, 03770
Free blood pressure screenings provided by healthcare professionals.

Ukraine Today
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Meriden Library, 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH, 03770
Join us for an engaging presentation on Ukraine with Dr. Joshua Duclos.
Dr. Duclos will share insights from his recent time in Ukraine, where he served as a volunteer teacher and lecturer at several universities during the war. He also worked in a kitchen preparing meals for soldiers. Drawing on these firsthand experiences, Dr. Duclos will offer an accessible overview of the conflict, including its origins and development.
Dr. Duclos is the 1923 Chair of Humanities at St. Paul’s School in Concord. He holds an MA in Humanities from the University of Chicago and a PhD in philosophy from Boston University. A former Fulbright scholar, he is the author of numerous articles in moral and political philosophy and the book Wilderness, Morality, and Value (Lexington, 2022).
This program is free and open to the public.

Scrimshander
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Stowell Library, 24 School Street, Cornish, NH, 03745
Cornish resident Jesse Cloutier will give a presentation on his new card game, Scrimshander, a mid-19th-century whaling-themed game. He will discuss the development and design process, followed by a question-and-answer session.
After the presentation, attendees are invited to stay for a demonstration and an opportunity to play the game. This is open to teens and up.
Please email library@cornish.nh.gov to sign up if you are interested in playing, so we can ensure enough game sets are available.

School Board Meeting
2026-02-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Cornish School Library, 274 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH, 03745
AGENDA

5:30 p.m. Public Bond Hearing for Cornish School District
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-2027 School District Budget
7:00 p.m. Call to Order (Regular School Board Meeting)

I. 7:05 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
II. 7:05 p.m. Additions and Changes to the Agenda
III. 7:10 p.m. Public Comments

Members of the public are invited to offer comments and/or raise questions regarding items or other issues consistent with the responsibilities of the school board. Only in-person attendees will be able to comment.

IV . 7:15 p.m. Announcements, Communications
V . 7:20 p.m. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes – Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting, January 19, 2026

VI. 7:30 p.m. Business for Discussion and/or Action

A. 2026-2027 School District Budget Discussion and Approval
B. Approve Warrant Articles and Finalize Warrant

VII. 8:45 p.m. Non-Public Session
VIII. 9:00 p.m. Adjournment

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87035111353
NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Caroling in Cornish Flat
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Cornish Flat Green, 231 Connecticut Valley Hwy, Cornish, NH, 03745
The Cornish Community Initiative invites friends and neighbors to sing carols by the lighted tree on the Cornish Flat triangle. Sheet music will be provided. Feel free to bring a small flashlight or headlamp.
Special thanks to Molly and Jay Young for their donation of the tree, to Tony Newton and Dan Brown for stringing the colorful lights, and to Rich Thompson for providing the fire pit.
If you have any questions, please contact Corey Fitch at 603-252-9492.
Hope to see you there!

Flower Arranging Potluck
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Philip Read Memorial Library, 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH, 03781
The Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library are holding a free FLOWER ARRANGING POTLUCK
Create a Holiday arrangement. Bring things like greens, flowers, balls, bows, candy canes, lights, pinecones or any other things that can be used in holiday arrangements. Bring a vase or other container or a frame for your arrangement.
This event is FREE! Questions and to RSVP,
contact japtak@comcast.net or 603-667-1031.

Conservation Commission
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Cornish Town Offices, 488 Town House Road, Cornish, NH, United States

Toddler Story Time
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Stowell Library, 24 School Street, Cornish, NH, 03745
Story time is back! Every Thursday.
Perfect for toddlers and their caregivers to connect with others in town and enjoy fun, interactive stories and activities. All are welcome!
Deanna Fitch
Interim Librarian
George H. Stowell Free Library
24 School Street, PO Box 360
Cornish Flat, NH 03746
e-mail: stowelllibrary@comcast.net
Hours
Monday – Wednesday
3:00–6:00 pm
Thursday & Saturday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
van stop: Meriden

Willing Hands
2025-12-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Cornish Town Hall, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH, 03745
Every Wednesday!
This is to notify everyone in the communities that we support that we have determined we are unable to offer delivery of food items. We do not have the resources to offer this service. We encourage those who are unable to come on Wednesdays to find a friend or neighbor who would be willing to gather food for you.
The Cornish Willing Hands Team

Neighbor to Neighbor Breakfast
2025-12-03 07:30 - 20:30 | Plainfield Country Store, 1190 12A, Plainfield, NH, 03781
All are welcome.
Any questions or comments, contact Linda Leone at: linellenleone@gmail.com or (201)-787-9789.

Fundamentals of Engery Smart Cost Conscious Building
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | NH
A talk by Ethan Cole of Earthshare Construction and Ryan Hereth of Geobarns
Brought to you by the Cornish NH Energy Committee
VIA ZOOM ONLY
Pre-registration required
This talk will explore:

What makes the most durable, energy efficient building envelope.
How to safely & economically achieve building tightness.
The best wall and roof assemblies money can buy.
Vapor barrier vs. air barrier – differences & importance.
How best to seal around windows & other framing transitions (wall to roof).
“Continuous insulation” & the pros and cons of different types of insulation.

This is Part II of our Building Science Educational Series. It dovetails perfectly with the previous talk about how condensation moves inside buildings. These two experienced green builders will discuss the fundamental principles of high performance energy efficient building, and how those principles can be applied to weatherizing existing homes. This talk is for builders and homeowners alike.
Presenters
Ethan Cole is the Owner/CEO of Earthshare Construction LLC, based in Lebanon NH, which since 2011 has been producing high performance buildings, remodels, energy retrofits, and weatherization projects in the greater Upper Valley. Ethan has over 20 years of experience in the trades, and holds dual Envelope Professional and Building Analyst Professional certifications from the Building Performance Institute (BPI).
Ryan Hereth is the CEO of Geobarns LLC, a Vermont based company founded by George Abetti, that has been building barn-style structures in the upper valley since 1992. In the past ten years Ryan has adapted Geobarns structures into high performance, durable buildings. Most recently Ryan has worked on comparative building assemblies, examining the impact & use of natural vs. man-made materials to reduce embodied carbon.
Contact josharf@gmail.com with any questions.
The Cornish Energy Committee does not endorse any particular contractor or product brand. This event is for educational purposes only.

Cornish Fiber Circle
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Cornish Fire Station, 187 NH-120, Cornish, NH, 03745
New Location! Cornish Flat Fire Station
Tuesdays 6:30-8 PM
Now that the days are shorter we will continue to gather together in Cornish. Bring a project you are working on and your interest in working with fiber. Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting, embroidery, rug hooking, etc. Share a project, pattern, tip and enjoy the conversations. All levels are welcome!
Questions? contact Kathleen Maslan kathleen.maslan@comcast.net or
Amanda Posner magickalhands@comcast.net
