The town of Jaffrey, in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, was first granted by the Massachusetts General Court in 1736 to soldiers from Rowley, Massachusetts, who were returning from the war in Canada, but it was initially known as Rowley-Canada. In 1749, the town was re-chartered by the Mason Proprietors as Monadnock No. 2, also known as Middle Monadnock or Middletown. Settled in 1758, it was re-granted in 1767 and incorporated in 1773 by Colonial Governor John Wentworth, who renamed it for George Jaffrey, a member of a wealthy Portsmouth family. The Contoocook River provided water power for mills but, in the mid-1800s, the area began attracting tourists and summer residents, particularly in the area at the base of Mount Monadnock. Jaffrey is bounded by Dublin, Marlborough, Peterborough, Rindge, Sharon, and Troy. The author, P.J. O’Rourke, was a Jaffrey resident for several years.
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Benjamin Prescott Inn of Jaffrey
In operation for more than a hundred and fifty years, the bed and breakfast inn is located in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Its guest rooms and suites are highlighted, and its room availability, reservations, prices, and special packages are featured. Maps and directions are included.
http://www.benjaminprescottinn.com/
Comprised of businesses and professional people in the greater Jaffrey, New Hampshire region, the non-profit organization serves to provide networking opportunities for its members, dialogue on local issues, and volunteer participation in community projects. A membership directory and a guide to business opportunities in the region are put forward.
http://www.jaffreychamber.com/
The non-profit cultural facility offers art exhibits, classes, and events, as well as senior coffees, and other events, as well as hosting the Jaffrey Historical Society, open by appointment only. Its location, hours, and contacts are posted.
http://www.jaffreyciviccenter.com/
Maintained by the Jaffrey Historic Commission, the site offers a history of the Jaffrey, New Hampshire area, from its pre-settlement times to its early settlement, prior names that it was known as, incorporation, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and other significant events, people, and places within the town, along with photographs, images, and publications.
http://www.jaffreyhistory.org/
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
Headquartered in Jaffrey, New Hampshire SAU #47 operates Jaffrey Grade School, Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School, and Conant High School, all in Jaffrey, as well as Rindge Memorial School in Rindge, each of which are highlighted, with school schedules, faculty contacts, and announcements.
http://sau47.org/
Family owned and operated, the the guest lodging facility features eleven guest accommodations as well as an on-site restaurant, each of which are highlighted here, with a calendar of events, rate information, photographs, and online reservations.
http://www.monadnockinn.com/
The family photography business in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is featured, including a portfolio of their work, awards, testimonials, prices, and contact information.
http://www.perfectimage1.com/
Founded in 1946, the airport features a 3,000 foot runway, and is operated by Lee and Harvey Sawyer, who specialize in personal and executive air charters throughout the United States, as well as scenic flights.
http://www.jaffreyairport.com/
Part of the Main Street program, Team Jaffrey is comprised of local citizens who are interested in supporting sustainable downtown businesses, promoting tourism, and advocating for environmentalism. A schedule of events and contacts are featured.
http://www.teamjaffrey.org/
Town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire
The official town web site offers minutes and agendas of town meetings, town regulations, reports and studies, forms, applications, and calendars, as well as a guide to local schools, municipal facilities and services. Announcements and public notices are posted to the site.
http://town.jaffrey.nh.us/
Weidner Services is a custom welding and metal fabrication facility in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, offering residential, commercial, industrial, ornamental, and on-site welding services. Its welding, repair, and other service are highlighted, with a gallery of photographs highlighting its work.
http://www.weidnerservices.net/
