BELLOWS FALLS — Dozens of businesses contributed to the success of 2016 Rockingham Old Home Days.
It takes a community to pull off a community event. Thanks go to everyone who participated, especially the Town of Rockingham, the Village of Bellows Falls, and the town of North Walpole, N.H., and their respective police and fire departments for helping to make this a safe and fun event.
Thank you also to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, entertainers, and others.
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