Mary Duquette, Principal Broker/Owner & Notary Public

06/07/2026

Who’s looking for a challenge and needs a little motivation? 🙋‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️ Sign up before June 14th for the half marathon before prices go up! https://venturesendurance.enmotive.com/events/register/2026-rockfest-half-marathon-and-5k/code:XVLQUTKDPD

06/07/2026

Hopkinton Boys Lacrosse is headed to the SEMI-FINALS! 🥍🎉

I couldn't be more excited for these boys and everything they've accomplished this season. The game is Thursday at 7:15 PM in Laconia. If you're free, come out and cheer them on!

Zoom in on the photo and you'll see Emmett up on the coach's shoulders doing a squat! 😂 I didn't even notice it until I watched the video back.

Good luck, Hawks! Let's keep this amazing season going! 💙🥍

06/03/2026

🎉 Closing Day for My Sellers! 🎉

I’m excited to welcome the new owners to our beautiful town and community. Wishing my sellers all the best on their next chapter, and congratulations to the buyers as they begin this exciting new chapter.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey, it was truly a pleasure to help make this transition happen.

A special shout-out to Danielle Quinn, the buyer’s agent. Another smooth transaction in the books! It’s always a pleasure working with like-minded professionals who prioritize communication, collaboration, and getting the job done for our clients.

Wishing everyone happiness and success in their new beginnings! 🏡✨

05/15/2026

Closing day for this beautiful home on the Soucook River! 🏡✨
Bittersweet because I’ll truly miss being in continued contact with this adorable family. Wishing them so many wonderful memories in their next chapter. It was such a pleasure helping them through this journey! ❤️

05/07/2026

🏡 New Listing in Hanover, NH! 🏡

https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/KSqi7J8m1GM

This charming Cape is the perfect blend of classic New England charm, comfort, and convenience just minutes to downtown Main Street, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the Co-op, and Hanover schools.

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office or guest space, this warm and inviting home offers beautiful wood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace with insert, and a functional layout designed for everyday living.

Enjoy relaxing summer evenings on the screened porch overlooking the beautiful yard, perfect for entertaining, playing, or simply unwinding. The partially finished basement offers additional flexible space for a workout room, quiet office, or extra storage.

Located in a top-rated school district with school bus pickup just steps away, this home offers the perfect combination of walkability, community, and timeless appeal.

✨ Showings begin at the Open Houses:
📍 Saturday, May 9 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Sunday, May 10 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

A truly sweet Hanover home ready for its next chapter. Don’t miss this one!

05/05/2026

🏡💼 Turnkey Investment Opportunity in Gilmanton! 💼🏡
Exceptional opportunity to own a mixed-use commercial/multifamily property with immediate income potential and long-term upside!
https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/TeOEc_6U5kZ
📍 518 Province Road, Gilmanton, NH
📈 Leases already in place = cash flow from day one!
✨ Property Highlights:
• 3 units with separate meters
• Revitalized country store with walk-in refrigerator & updated bath
• Spacious 2BR apartment with bonus room, 2 baths, private deck & yard (long-term tenants)
• 1BR open-concept unit with deck (currently owner-occupied)
• Prime location across from town offices & local businesses
🔧 Recent Updates Include:
✔️ New roof
✔️ Updated plumbing, electrical, drywall & insulation
✔️ New water pump, tank & hot water heater
✔️ 2024 water filtration system
This property offers multiple income streams, strong rental appeal, and the flexibility to live, work, or invest, all in one!
📊 Perfect for investors looking to build equity and generate consistent cash flow.
📩 Private showings only (proof of funds or pre-approval required).
📞 Call Mary Duquette to schedule your showing: 603.848.8481

05/04/2026

Excited for my new listing in Hanover! I got to spend a little time reminiscing about my old stomping grounds, driving by my first apartment and the dental office I worked at in town.

Fabulous location in highly desirable Hanover, NH! This charming Cape offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience just minutes to downtown Main Street, the Co-op, Hanover schools, Dartmouth College, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Featuring 4 bedrooms, a flexible bonus room, and 3 bathrooms, including a generous primary suite with dual closets and a private 3/4 bath, this warm and inviting home is filled with classic charm. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace with insert, or enjoy summer evenings on the screened porch overlooking the beautiful yard , perfect for playing, relaxing, or entertaining.

Beautiful wood floors flow throughout the main living areas, adding warmth and timeless appeal. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen, pantry, mudroom area, comfortable family room, dining space with a wood-burning stove, bonus room, and full bath. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms, including the primary suite, plus an additional 3/4 bath.

Additional features include a partially finished basement, ideal for a quiet workspace, workout area, or extra storage. Located in a top-rated school district, with school bus pickup steps away, this home offers both convenience and community.

A truly sweet Cape in an unbeatable Hanover location, walkable, welcoming, and ready to call home.

Don’t miss out! Showings begin at the open houses Saturday, May 9th from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM.

Professional photos coming tomorrow!

04/19/2026

Anatomy of a Septic Tank System Concept Explanation

The image illustrates the internal mechanics and structural design of a conventional two-compartment septic tank. This underground wastewater treatment system relies on settling and biological processes to treat household sewage. As wastewater enters the tank, it separates into three distinct layers based on density: a top layer of floating grease and oils (scum), a bottom layer of heavy solids (sludge), and a middle layer of clarified liquid (effluent). The design utilizes gravity and internal barriers to ensure that only the relatively clear effluent exits the system for further soil absorption.

Key Features & Elements

Access Risers: Vertical structures extending to the surface that allow for easy inspection and pumping of the tank without extensive digging.

Inlet: The entry point where wastewater from the home’s plumbing enters the primary compartment.

Baffles: Specialized T-shaped pipes located at the inlet and outlet. They prevent incoming water from disturbing the scum layer and ensure that only the middle effluent layer moves through the system.

Internal Compartments: The tank is divided by a wall to slow down the flow of water, providing more time for solids to settle in the first chamber before the liquid moves to the second.

Scum & Sludge Layers: These represent the waste separation process. The top Scum consists of lighter materials, while the bottom Sludge consists of heavier organic and inorganic matter.

Effluent & Optional Filter: The Effluent is the clarified liquid that travels through the Effluent Filter, which acts as a final screen to catch any remaining small solids before they reach the dispersal system.

Outlet: The exit pipe that directs treated effluent to a drain field or soil absorption system for final purification.

Design Summary

The septic tank serves as a primary, passive treatment unit essential for homes not connected to municipal sewer lines. By utilizing basic physics, buoyancy and sedimentation, and protecting the process with baffles and filters, the system prevents solids from clogging the downstream soil absorption area. Proper maintenance of these components is vital to ensure the environmental safety and longevity of the entire waste management system.

04/15/2026