OUR HOMETOWN: LITTLETON delves into the history of this Grafton County town that sits along the Connecticut River and just north of the notches. The 30-minute show tells the story of how an Olympian is made, profiles one business with a sweet story to tell and one with a bit of spirit, looks at the Uber in the 1800's, explores one man's lasting vision, how the train tracks led to Littleton and explains the town's history with a hook.
Established: 1784
Location: Grafton County
Population: 5,928
Name: The town was named after Colonel Moses Little who held the post of Surveyor of the King's Woods.
Notable: Littleton Opera House, Littleton Coin Company
Try it: Chutter's Candy Store claims to hold the world record for Longest Candy Counter!
Major Funding for OUR HOMETOWN: LITTLETON Provided by: Adair Country Inn, Catherine & Joel Bedor | Christine & David Sundman | Littleton Regional Healthcare | Peabody & Smith Realty, Inc.
Additional Support Provided by: David and Nancy Ernsberger | Hunkins & Eaton Insurance Agency | Jeff Gilbert & Stuart Scharff of Littleton Commons | Tender Corporation | Secured Network Services, Inc. | Little Village Toy & Book Shop | Thayers Inn
Community Partners: The Littleton Opera House | The Town of Littleton | Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce | Littleton Community Center | The Littleton Historical Museum | The Loading Dock | Schilling Beer Company