Julie Huss, The Derry News Journalist Profile

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Derry's downtown parking plan moving ahead

2 days ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

A vacant downtown Derry property touted for years as a catalyst for economic development is getting new life as a parking/housing project continues to move forward. A parking garage/housing/retail plan is gaining momentum as town officials approved funding sources for the garage portion of the project to be located on the town-owned property known as Abbott Court.
Next Charter School in Derry prepares to expand

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

Next Charter School in Derry is expanding to provide more space for its students. The school, located in the lower level of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, is planning an expansion project set to begin this summer and be completed by the end of the year. School officials came before the Derry Cooperative School Board recently to give additional details regarding how they planned to grow the space to accommodate students and staff.
Derry celebrates Derby Day

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

Derry celebrated its annual Derby Day on Saturday, celebrating the spring season with downtown activities, a youth fishing derby and accolades for a lofty hometown hero. The annual Derby Day event started off with the annual youth fishing derby at Hood Pond, hosted by the Derry Lions Club and Derry Parks and Recreation. Families gathered along the pond’s shorelines with children casting their fishing lines to hopefully catch trout, perch, sunfish or bass that call the pond home.
Family Promise serving housing needs in Derry

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

A new facility in Derry is providing families a safe place to live along with opportunities for education, employment and long-term success. Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire celebrated its new location in Derry at 18 Peabody Road, the site of the former Vintage Grace facility. A ribbon-cutting event last week drew about 100 supporters of the program coming to Derry.
Derry readies to approve $65.8 million budget

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

DERRY — The numbers have been planned and studied and now it’s time for town officials to put a stamp of approval on its fiscal year 2026 spending plan. Town councilors and the public got one last look at the proposed town budget numbers at a meeting April 24. The total proposed budget number is $65.8 million. That number also includes cable and water/wastewater totals that are funded through customer/franchise fees and don’t impact the tax rate.
'Bring Back the Trades' event draws a crowd in Londonderry

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

It was a day for learning about potential careers for students, with a lot of expertise from the business world offering sound advice and support. Londonderry High School hosted its first "Bring Back the Trades" event on Saturday, bringing together representatives from more than 60 businesses and organizations offering information and guidance to students and their families on what’s available in various careers in the trades.
Common Man Roadside plan in Derry gives new life to former Wendy’s property

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

The site of a former Wendy’s restaurant in Derry is getting a new business life as work gets underway to bring a popular name to town. Progress is moving along at the property at 56 Crystal Ave., the site of a former Wendy’s restaurant, with a new plan approved to bring a Common Man Roadside Market and Deli and gas station to town. The triangular property is 1.1 acres and lies within the general commercial district allowing for this type of business to replace the old Wendy’s.
Londonderry High students excel at e-gaming competition

3 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

LONDONDERRY — It’s now an official sport that challenges the mind while offering students a way to win top honors through their gaming talents. Londonderry High School students won state titles in e-gaming competitions in the fall and again this spring, a program put in place through the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, offering schools around the state opportunities to show off their mastery of the gaming craft.
Art, music take center stage in Londonderry showcase

4 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

It was a day to celebrate creativity as the Londonderry Arts Council hosted its Arts Cafe on Saturday, April 12 at the Londonderry Senior Center. Artists and musicians gathered from all over the region to put their works and talents in the spotlight during the daylong event. Artists displayed their paintings, drawings, crafts and other works as visitors stopped by the center to enjoy the art and listen to some songs provided by area musicians taking the senior center stage.
Councilors uphold decision to shut down Derry massage business

1 month ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

DERRY — The town has rescinded the license of a local massage/spa business, citing false information on a licensing application and other issues that are against town rules and codes. At a Saturday morning meeting on April 5, town councilors unanimously voted to uphold a decision to close the operation of Yung Cui and her Orange Orange business at 37 Crystal Ave., Unit 8.