Glen Lake School history

The third meeting-house was built in 1838, which was the one occupied by the Methodists, and which was struck by lightning and burned later.

For 101 years it was used regularly, but in 1869, the structure was sold and relocated in Manchester.

The first part-time police chief, Thomas Largy, was appointed in 1924 and had two part-time officers sharing duties.

The structure, built in 1925, became the Upper Elementary School when the new high school was built.

Chief Largy was succeeded in 1939 by Chief John L. Putnam, who eventually served as the Town’s first full-time Police Chief.

Charles Ray bought the popcorn stand in Goffstown in the 1940's and placed it at the corner of North Mast Road and High Street.

He was followed by Earl Dubois, who was promoted to Chief of Police in 1956.

The Department also began a K-9 division, in 1962, giving Goffstown the reputation of being a progressive department.

In 1963, the Communications Center was recognized as being one of a few in the State of New Hampshire.

Bob Wike started the first Law Enforcement Explorer Post in New Hampshire in 1970, which has since been in continuous operation.

In 1973, he and Donald Lemire of the Boy Scouts of America started the New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy for youths between the ages of 14 and 20.

In 1984, Stephen R. Monier, who authored most of the grants, became Goffstown’s fifth Police Chief.

In 1986, "Popcorn Charlie's" family sold the stand to the Lions Club.