Cindy Provencher March 24, 2009 18:58:34 (EDT)

Hi Lisa: The town just got the park from the state, it is not open to the public yet.

Lisa from Sandown March 24, 2009 14:30:18 (EDT)

Hi Everyone, I see that the old Benson Farm started to become a State park in 2002.. Does anyone know if I can park at one of the gates and walk around with my dogs? Or who I can inquire about this to? I would love the memories as it was one of my favorite child hood treats. I grew up in Salem,... (more)

Cindy(Martin) Provencher March 22, 2009 09:28:58 (EDT)

Hi Tom and Joan; Welcome aboard!! Trying to get a hold of you.. Hope to talk soon.

Deanna (Dwire) Nevins March 21, 2009 18:45:32 (EDT)

I worked at the park the last two years is was open, while I was in high school. I now teach biology at Alvirne, and my students live to hear stories about Benson's, and I have shared pictures of myself holding the Burmese pythons, which they loved! I would probably still work there if it was... (more)

Tom and Joan Seller March 21, 2009 17:21:16 (EDT)

Hi, everyone. Joan was art director and I installed and maintained the park's audio equipment. We lived on Greeley Street, only a minute or two from the park. We are sorry to learn that Connie Z. died. Does anyone know the details of her passing (cause, date)? We were especially fond of Arthur... (more)

Anonymous March 18, 2009 07:28:37 (EDT)

Hello, i am an urban explorer from New Hampshire. I have lived here my entire life and just learned about Benson's last year. A friend of mine told me about it and I have yet to make a trip to explore. While doing some research about the history of the place, I was amazed at the history and all... (more)

Cindy Provencher March 14, 2009 15:33:24 (EDT)

What a difference a week makes, come back from vacation and see a few names from the past. Hi to all.

Bruce March 13, 2009 17:42:16 (EDT)

Hey Ken,so glad your still around give me a few more clues, at my age you tend to forget certian things, Always up for brews and babbleing.. See ya in June!! Do you ever run into Tim and Skip Dutton?

D. March 13, 2009 14:30:04 (EDT)

I remember the huge elephant statue that all the kids used to try to climb up onto but it was impossible. I drove over toward that property about 10 years ago (I think) and you could see where the paths used to be. We have tons of family photos at the place.

Kenny Brown March 13, 2009 06:56:55 (EDT)

I heard about this site from my parents Tom & Jeanne Brown who talked with Jim Guill( Yes, Tom the painter & his wife are still around). This site is a blast from the past!It seems like years ago when Jim & I were cleaning up dung from Queen & Liz so Larry & Bret could work their magic for the... (more)

Larry Records March 4, 2009 20:16:39 (EDT)

Hi everyone. We just sort of stumbled across this site. It's great to see a bunch of familiar names and know you're alive and well. For those of you that don't know me I was Benson's elephant trainer from Dec.'79 to Dec.'84 also training lions, tigers and bears the last two years. After Benson's I... (more)

Hudson Hawk February 28, 2009 15:12:52 (EDT)

I seem to recall reading awhile back that Palmer Vo-Tech wanted the land for a Ag science and business curriculum.

Cindy Provencher February 26, 2009 11:37:10 (EDT)

Hi everyone, I've been to a few commitee meetings and there was no mention of Stimulus Funding.

Bruce February 26, 2009 08:49:43 (EDT)

I would guess not to be true .I`m sure someone from the Bensons committee could answer that question.

Benson Democrat February 25, 2009 18:03:51 (EDT)

Any truth to the rumor that Benson's is getting $30M in Stimulus funding?

Toni February 25, 2009 08:05:46 (EDT)

I don't know Bruce - maybe everyone is just hibernatig. You know, it is nearing the end of winter, freezing outside, some are tired of dealing with snow. Maybe we all just need 80 degrees, some sunshine, flip flops and everything else that goes with warm summer days. I can remember some crazy... (more)

Charlie February 24, 2009 10:54:07 (EDT)

The site is running ok..just everybody being quiet

bruce February 24, 2009 07:54:52 (EDT)

Hey friends of bensons, I`ve had problems with my computer.This website seems too quite, Is my computer not working properly? The last entery was from --Susan M.

Susan M February 12, 2009 16:48:49 (EDT)

I am sorry to hear about Tony.. Why don't anyone idea to put status of Tony in the park where Benson's animal park ?? People remind of Tony the gorilla and share many memories...