GILFORD — The drought has caused trouble for farmers, led to apples falling quicker than normal, and even prompted trees to shed their foliage early. At First United Methodist Church, it also put a pause on a 50-year tradition.

The annual Autumn Supper will go on as planned Saturday, Oct. 18, but one thing will be a bit different: there will be no “bean hole beans.” Due to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s statewide proclamation against any sort of outside burning, the church could not obtain the proper permit needed to cook the beans in the ground. With a little creativity and resilience, the church will still have beans with dinner, but this time, cooked in the oven and in slow cookers.

“It is something that everyone really looks forward to, so it is sad that we won’t be able to do it,” said Sharon

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