Sandown Historical Society, Selectmen Plan for Future
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Sandown Historical Society, Selectmen Plan for Future
HOMETOWN NEWS DELIVERED TO EVERY HOME IN CHESTER, HAMPSTEAD & SANDOWN August 27, 2015 • Volume 10 – Issue 35 A FREE Weekly Publication PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID LONDONDERRY, NH 03053 Permit #57 ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON Chester, NH 03036 Hampstead, NH 03841 E. Hampstead, NH 03826 Sandown, NH 03873 Selectman Questions Road Agent’s Use of Own Equipment MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– CHESTER – Once again, the question of whether the elected road agent should be allowed to utilize his own equipment to serve the town has been raised, this time by new selectman Dick Trask. At the board of selectmen’s Thursday, Aug. 20 meeting, Trask called the practice of road agent Mike Oleson’s renting equipment and personnel to the town a clear conflict of interest. But the town’s been down this road before, selectman Jack Cannon pointed out, and while a legal opinion gained by Trask may say that the practice is in conflict with state law, it’s not a useable state law for a town with an elected road agent. Elected road agent is shorthand for a town without a well equipped or staffed highway depart- ment. Chester has traditionally had its road agents bring their own equipment to the table to fulfill their duties, Oleson being the latest in a long line of such cases. At last week’s meeting, Trask said he had put together a motion to restrict the road agent from renting his equipment and personnel to the town, citing RSA 95:1, which reads “No person holding a public office, as such, in state or any political subdivision governmental service shall, by contract or otherwise, except by open competitive bidding, buy real estate, sell or buy goods, commodities, or other personal property of a value in excess of $200 at any one sale to or from the state or political subdivision under which he holds his public office.” Trask did not speak at length on the matter, but noted that a discussion with legal counsel indicated that if the board wanted to change its policy, this was the way to do it. Cannon asked whether counsel had mentioned that this specific question had been asked previously, and said that in his memory counsel had made it clear that it was not a practical RSA for Chester. Chair Steph Landau said he had the finance manager give him a rundown of what the town was paying Oleson’s company, MLM Construction, noting that last year, bills totaled $51,000 for people and equipment. Landau also noted a recent monthly bill of $9,000 and one for $5,000 for part of the current month. Contacted after the meeting, Oleson said the selectmen have failed to approve or pay his bills for July or August. He also noted that the same happened in June, and he advised the selectmen last continued on page 5 Hampstead Selectmen Move Toward Resolving Fence Issues PENNY WILLIAMS Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– HAMPSTEAD – Julia Forbes and Bill Keating addressed the Board of Selectmen Monday evening with their individual fence issues. Forbes was low key but Keating was upset by what he characterized as the board’s threats to remove his fence and inaccuracies about the issue. Board Chairman Sean Murphy read several letters from the public weighing in on the fence erected by the Carlos Paz family on Ordway Park property. All of the letters supported the notion that the fence provides a benefit to the park because it reduces the sounds from across Main Street at the commercial development Depot Crossing. Forbes provided more letters that supported the fence, and said the Ordway Park Committee and the Paz family are working with Code Enforcement Officer Kris Emerson on meeting engineering standards for the fence. She said all improvements required will be met and a building permit has been pulled. Murphy asked his fellow selectmen whether they approved of the fence on town-owned property, and the board voted unanimous- ly to approve the fence, subject to its meeting the required structural engineering improvements and passing inspection. The second fence issue is along Croy Path and Estee Road. Keating was upset that no one had called him before it was discussed at the previous Board of Selectmen meeting, and said had they done so, he would have told them he knew the fence, as Lowe’s had installed it, was not in the right place and that he was doing his best to get them to remove it and put it where it should be. “If anyone had bothered to call me, we could have CENTRAL WELCOME Second-grader Emma Daviduk gets a warm greeting from Hampstead Central School Principal Dillard Collins at the school’s Open House on Monday, Aug. 24. The first day of school was WednesPhoto by Chris Paul day, Aug. 26. Sandown Historical Society, Selectmen Plan for Future MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– SANDOWN – Members of the Sandown Historical Society met with the board of selectmen this week to apprise them of recent work and future plans at their museum, the Sandown Train Depot, but perhaps more importantly to emphasize their desire to work with the town and selectmen in a cooperative way in continued on page 9 years to come. While there had been some dissonance between the selectmen and the society under its former leadership, it was clear on Monday night, with society treasurer Bob Brouder leading the discussion, that tensions had eased and the two groups were looking forward to a good working relationship in the coming months and years. Brouder explained some of the society’s short-term and long-term goals for the depot, and while a couple of larger projects were suggested, most of the work was relatively minor and the meeting was more about getting the selectmen’s blessing before any work began. “We want to have a partnership,” said Brouder. It was a sentiment agreed to by board members. Selectman Tom Tombarello noted the number of society members in the audience continued on page 15 P AG E 2 T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 Auburn Asks Chester to Consider SAU Merger MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– CHESTER – Though school board members aren’t sold on the idea, they have agreed to discuss with the Auburn school board the potential to merge their School Administrative Units (SAU). At the end of last school year, members of the Auburn board visited Chester to explain that they were dissatisfied with their current arrangement as part of SAU 15, which also includes Hooksett and Candia. They pointed out similarities between Auburn and Chester as far as school size and type, town size and a long-term contract for high school with Pinkerton Academy, and asked if the Chester school board would be interested in investigating a potential merger. School board chair Royal Richardson updated the board at their Aug. 19 meeting about a recent meeting he attended with Auburn’s board and superintendent. According to Richardson the meeting was mostly informational, focusing on thoughts and opinions about the two districts’ current set-up and potential changes. Richardson said the biggest thing Chester’s members are asking is “What’s in it for us?” The current set-up as an independent SAU (Chester was originally part of SAU 14 with Exeter and Epping) is working well. Richardson explained that because the opportunity arose, it was up to board members to do their due diligence and investigate potential cost savings of a merger. But Richardson and his peers aren’t yet convinced there are any. The chair said that as he compared Chester’s SAU costs with Auburn’s, they weren’t far off but at first glance Auburn pays slightly less. Richardson explained that the next step is to look at how a joint SAU would be staffed. At the top of that list is whether the two districts could get away with a single superintendent or whether they’d need two part-timers. The chair was adamant that as far as administrative staff, it didn’t make sense for Chester to give up what it has - for example, a superintendent on site. And he suspected that Auburn would want the same, and as such there wasn’t an obvious cost savings there. Board member Mike Romick asked whether economies of scale would work, and questioned why Chester was even looking at the issue. Richardson answered that it was the board’s due diligence but made it clear that “the only way we’d do it is if we save money with the same quality of service.” Superintendent Darrell Lockwood said Chester is attempting to be good neighbors. “You invited us. We’re here to hear what you have to say,” he said. “As a good neighbor we should tell them we’re happy with the choice (to withdraw from a joint SAU),” joked Romick. The chair added that he understood where Auburn was coming from, not wanting to commit to withdrawal without having some plans in place. Member Maria Veale said she couldn’t see any proposal from Auburn that Chester would agree to at this point, but Richardson pointed out recent growth in town and speculated that it was possible that in a couple years, when Auburn is ready to withdraw, Chester may need to think about being a larger district. “Our model is working very well right now, but do we have to position ourselves to be a larger school district then?” asked Richardson. Recreation Commission Leadership Changes Hands PENNY WILLIAMS Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– HAMPSTEAD – Monday night, Recreation Commission chairwoman Julie Ahern resigned from the commission effective immediately, and Nicole O’Donnell was elected as the new chairwoman. Ahern explained her decision, saying, “With my children getting older, one is going to Pinkerton this year, and working two jobs, I can’t give the Recreation Department the attention it needs.” At Monday’s selectmen meeting, Ahern’s resignation was accepted with regret. O’Donnell said, “As a lifelong Hampstead resident, a mother of three boys and having been a member of the Recreation Commission for the past two years, I’m committed to this town. When I learned of this opportunity, I knew right away I wanted to step up and volunteer as the chairperson, contributing what I can to keep Hampstead a great place to live.” The selectmen received a letter of recommendation for Caitlin Parnell to be appointed to the commission, which they accepted, and the commission voted both Parnell and Kim Colbert, who is rejoining the commission, as full-time members of the Recreation Commission. In other business: • Several residents attended the meeting to show support for renaming the Little League field for Robert Letoile Sr. Brian Vitale make a motion for a sign to be erected with Letoile’s name and the board unanimously accepted it. The sign will be made MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– SANDOWN – Sandown Selectman and vice chair Cyndi Buco announced Monday night to her Board of Selectmen that the town had filed earlier in the day for reconsideration of the Towns of Sandown and Danville’s court case against the Timberlane Regional School District’s use of Central School. Though earlier this month a Rockingham Superior Court judge denied that the towns had any standing to bring an injunction Chester, New Hampshire jim@traynortax.com against the district for their use of the school after voters denied funding for the school, he left the door open for the plaintiffs to submit additional information and arguments to bolster their standing and case. Central was the town’s fourth and fifth grade just call gary! Office: (603) 434-4101 548-5550 SAVINGS 46 East Derry Rd., East Derry, NH 432-8858 • www.eastderrytire.com *Certain restrictions and limitations apply. 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PA G E 3 T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 Saturday Car Crash in Chester Takes Life of Windham Man MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– CHESTER – An alleged drunk driver, using his cell phone on Saturday afternoon while traveling on Route 102, caused an accident that killed a Windham man and severely injured the Windham man’s wife and a Derry man. According to police, Craig Vanier, 47, of Chester, was heading into Chester near the Derry line on Route 102 when he crossed over the double yellow line and struck an oncoming vehicle driven by Susan McMahon, 66, of Windham. Susan McMahon then hit an oncoming pickup truck driven by Kevin Lally, 60, of Derry. Her passenger and husband, John McMahon, 67, of Windham, suffered massive trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Susan McMahon was transported for serious but nonlife threatening injuries. Lally was also transported for serious but non-life threatening injuries. Vanier was not injured. Chester police officer Tim Loveless responded to the call for the motor vehicle accident at approximately 2:19 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Reports indicated that serious bodily injury had occurred. Loveless, encountering a hectic scene, immediately begin to aid those with injuries. Lt. Aaron Berube of the Chester police department commended Loveless for containing a hectic scene for the safety and welfare of the public. Once medical support arrived, Loveless began an investigation and learned that witnesses had heard Vanier admitting that he was distracted immediately before the crash. While speaking with Vanier, Loveless noted the indicators of impairment and performed a field sobriety test, which Vanier failed. A felony blood draw was also administered. According to police, Vanier admitted to being distracted while driving, and while the investigation is ongoing, police indicated that phone use is being looked at. At the scene Loveless arrested Vanier for driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated, but more charges will likely be coming, said Berube After Vanier was taken into custody, McMahon succumbed to his injuries. Vanier will likely face negligent homicide charges in coming weeks. The New Hampshire State Police’s Technical Accident Reconstruction team was requested and arrived soon after. They are handling the accident investigation. Vanier is currently out on bail. His Derry District Court date is Sept. 2. The McMahons’ golden retriever, Gracie, was traveling with them when the accident occurred and ran away from the scene. Volunteers, including members of Chester Fire and Rescue, conducted a search for the dog, who was found and returned to her family on Sunday. Timberlane Teacher’s Lawsuit Against District Continues MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– SANDOWN – A veteran Timberlane High School teacher has an upcoming District Court date to argue that her First Amendment rights were violated by Timberlane Regional School District and its superintend- ent, Earl Metzler, over social media posts she made. The Tri-Town Times reported that plaintiff Carolyn Morse had withdrawn her case, but this was not correct. Morse was granted the withdrawal of a preliminary injunction on Aug. 7, but the case continues. Morse, a Spanish teacher for 11 years at Timberlane Regional High School, argues that she was “severely disciplined, and subjected to retaliation” after she posted on her Facebook page questioning the Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools (FLES) program. The suit alleges that Morse was told by Metzler that she could be dismissed on the spot by the board and prompted her to waive her right to a hearing before the board, that the laptop and desktop computers provided to her for teaching purposes were confiscated as part of an investigation, students with her class were questioned, and despite requests, she was denied access to a report created from those investigations. The suit, among other items, seeks Morse’s reinstatement as Department Coordinator for World Languages, a position that came with a stipend of $3,500, reimbursement for her suspension of three days and no additional punitive measures to be taken. Metzler has stated that changes in Morse’s tasks within the district were made to use her strengths in new areas to benefit students. Repairs Planned at Chester’s Spring Hill Farm Home MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– CHESTER - The home at Spring Hill Farm will be getting a long planned makeover soon, with the removal of its existing siding and replacement with new siding. At the 2014 town meeting voters approved $15,000 for insulation, siding repair and replacement, and painting, but as Spring Hill Farm trustee Chuck Myette explained at the Thursday, Aug. 20 select- men’s meeting, because of lead paint the estimates that came back for that work were higher than expected. Insulation has been completed, but the remaining funds earmarked for painting were encumbered at the end of the previous fiscal year. At the Aug. 20 meeting, selectmen approved a contract with Aseltine Carpentry and Remodeling that the trustees brought forward. The bid was for approximately $7,600 for the removal of the siding, installation of house wrap and installation of new siding. Myette explained that $4,000 was left over from the warrant article, but efforts had begun to seek grant funding for materials to offset the remaining sum. On a question by selectman Joe Castricone, Myette explained that the window frames were not being removed, but flaking paint would be scraped off and they would be repainted. Prior to the vote to approve the contract, select- man Dick Trask sought background information on the farm, admitting his knowledge of the area and its relationship with the town was weak. Spring Hill Farm was bequeathed to the town by resident Muriel Church, in hopes that it would remain not only open space, but also a working farm. While the trustees oversee a fund connected with the farm and put hours into upkeep and directing operations to fulfill Church’s desires, the town owns the buildings and is responsible for upkeep. In other business: • Cass Buckley and Evan Sederquest were reappointed to the planning board. Sederquest has been in the role for more than 20 years and Buckley for nearly five. Trask thanked the two for their volunteerism. Planning board chair Brian Sullivan said the town needs volunteers and the two were willing and did a great job. “Step into the soup and let it come around to you,” said Landau, simultaneously thanking the two for their volunteerism and urging those who complain about town goings-on to get involved. Lombardi & Lombardi, EXCELLENCE IN DENTAL CARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS FREE Junk Car Removal! We will pay up to $50000 for some cars and trucks. Mon. – Sat. • 8 a.m.–5 p.m. • 55 Hall Road Londonderry, NH • 425-2562 Serving Families in Londonderry for 34 Years. Dr. John Lombardi Dr. Cyrilla Lombardi Dr. Alyssa Ebright We are Delta Premier/PPO providers and accepting new patients at this time. LET US HELP YOU SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE 77 Gilcreast Road, Unit 1004, Londonderry Call today for an appointment: 603-434-8800 P AG E 4 T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 Letters Editorial Part of a Tradition When you are weighed down by your garden’s summer squash, wondering what to do with the voluminous supply of tomatoes, and reeling from a bumper crop of peaches, it’s hard to think of cold nights and crisp mornings. But the bounteous harvest is a sure sign that summer is winding down. That makes it a great time to visit the local farm stands and the Wednesday afternoon Derry Farmers Market, to take advantage of the close-to-home purveyors of fresh fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs and locally raised meat. There’s much to be said for the new focus on local food - grown close to home - but we’re especially fortunate in our towns, where farms may be hundreds of years old and part of a tradition that is too easily taken for granted. Farming is a struggle, and its unpredictable nature makes it a gamble at best. So patronize the farms that contribute to the rural beauty of our towns – they’re local businesses, after all - and discover for yourself how fresh, local food easily wins out over store bought. And while the calendar may still say August, before you know it, you’ll be figuring out where to tie the cornstalks and how big a pumpkin to put on display. Meanwhile, the late summer signs – yellowing of leaves and yellowing of the light - tell us to get ready. You may still be driving to the beach, but if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to consider how much fuel for the furnace to pre-buy. It’s time to start hauling the firewood closer to the house, and getting the furnace or the chimney checked. The message, of course, is get prepared. Batteries? Lamp oil? Extra water? It’s never too early to prepare for power outages, a New Hampshire fact of life. Summer takes so long to arrive, and lasts such a short time. Even as we complain about the heat and humidity, we know the days of ice and snow will inevitably follow. But look at the positive side - we’re fortunate to have a chance to experience all four seasons, each unique and special and intense. And none of them are boring. It’s still summer, still time to wear white and fire up the barbecue and lounge in the water. Still time to sit on the screen porch with the Red Sox on the radio. Still time for the pumpkins to turn orange and the apples to ripen. And still time to preserve our local crops to enjoy in the cold months ahead. So enjoy the last weeks of summer. Fall will be here soon enough – and then comes winter. The Tri-Town Times is a weekly publication. It is mailed to every home in the towns of Chester, Hampstead and Sandown free of charge. 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To the editor: Dear Constituents, After months of hard work, long days and hours of committee meetings, the carefully crafted budget passed by the House and Senate faced a veto from Governor Hassan due to philosophical differences. There is a disconnect between the Executive Branch’s philosophy on governing and what the voters of New Hampshire have been saying over the last eight months. Not only did the Republicans reclaim the New Hampshire House last November, but the Republican Party has been victorious in all four of the special elections this year. If we read between the lines we could say that these victories are a response to Governor Hassan’s tax and spend agenda. In February, Governor Hassan’s proposed budget included $129 million in new taxes and fees, including a 33 percent increase on car registration fees and a 21 cent increase on the cigarette excise tax. Creating new taxes and growing government is the opposite of what voters chose in November, and these proposed increases show the Governor’s disconnect with her constituents. During the legislative session, the House and Senate rejected the Governor’s proposal of higher car registration fees and an increased cigarette tax and drafted a budget that benefits New Hampshire’s most vulnerable citizens without allowing the government to puts its hand deeper into everyone’s pockets. The budget process consists of a lot of give and take from both sides and it seems like the Governor is not willing to come to the table. A few weeks ago the Governor released her “compromise” without notifying Republican members of the House or Senate, and surrounded herself with her closest supporters as she discussed her proposal at a press conference. Instead of offering anything fresh, Governor Hassan proposed the same tax and spend ideas that had been previously rejected - which once again included an increase in the cigarette tax. Many members of the House, including myself, were elected on the principle of fiscal responsibility, and I will uphold my word. I will not be supporting a budget that raises taxes on New Hampshire citizens and increases the size of government on my constituents’ backs. I hope the Governor will realize the budget we passed is responsible, spends within our means and provides assistance to those who really need a helping hand. Rep. Ken Weyler House Finance Committee R-Rockingham County- District 13 Kingston –––––––––––––––– Protect Ordway Park proud of Hampstead having such an area for quiet reflection, enjoyment of botanical gardens and an area for groups to gather for special occasions. Now that the struggle over building the gas station is over, the people on both sides of the issue should climb above the fray and appreciate how much Ordway Park enhances the quality of life in Hampstead. We must pull together to save the beauty, solitude and spirituality of the park for all to enjoy. One of the park’s primary detractors is the truck traffic using the gas station and its other amenities. A plan must be developed to buffer the park from the commercial enterprise. This will be in the interest of all parties. The fence erected by the Carlos Paz family is the first step in that bigger project. I drive past that spot nearly daily and the fence is so unobtrusive that not until I became aware of the Selectmen’s concern about the fence did I take note of the fence, and that was only after specifically looking for it. I compliment the Paz’s design and installation of the fence for its blending in with the natural vegetation. I know ignorance of the law is no excuse, but it would never have crossed my mind, and I venture to say most other Hampstead residents, building an 8-foot fence would require a building permit. The fence serves a good purpose. Let’s leave the fence alone and rise above the politics of the issue to come together to protect an invaluable Hampstead asset - Ordway Park. Robert S. Martin Hampstead ––––––––––––––– To the editor: As a user of Ordway Park I noted with interest in Tri-Town Times, Aug. 13, 2015, an article titled “Fences in Questionable Places Occupy Hampstead Selectmen.” It does not serve any purpose at this time to rehash the issues of building the gas station and Dunkin’ Donuts commercial operation across the street from Ordway Park and in an area of private residences. The commercial establishment is now a fait accompli; therefore now is the time to put away hard feelings and think about protecting the beauty and Too Dysfunctional to Govern solitude of Ordway Park. Ordway Park is a gem To the editor: unmatched in nearly any I am confused about other community the size of what Republicans really Hampstead. We should be continued on page 5 Tri-Town Times welcomes letters on topics of local interest, and prints as many letters as possible. Please e-mail letters to tri-towntimes@nutpub.net. All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification if needed; name and town of residence will be printed. Letters are limited to 500 words. The Tri-Town Times reserves the right to reject or edit letters for content and length, and anonymous letters will not be printed. PA G E 5 T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 Road Agent continued from page 1 month that if they did not pay that bill, he’d be shutting down operations aside from emergency work. It is the busiest time of year for the department, Oleson pointed out, and as such more equipment and manpower are needed. Landau said he understood the expense when Oleson needed to get things done, but with the cost for a truck and men, perhaps it was time for the town to rent a truck separately. Cannon asked where the town would get labor, but Landau said he had not thought about labor for the rented truck. “I don’t know. I’m not worried about labor,” said Landau, adding that he did- Letters continued from page 4 believe. Right now the unambiguous language of the 14th Amendment has apparently become an inconvenience to Republicans because it bestows citizenship on any person born within our borders. They don’t like so-called “birthright” citizenship, so many of them are eager to alter the Constitution in order to prevent this. The 14th Amendment also offers “any person within its jurisdiction equal protection of the laws,” yet another inconvenient clause for those who proclaim the words of the Constitution are sacred, even while they support policies that the town. He noted that while the sum may appear large to some when compiled at the end of the year, it was important to take into account the fact that he’s purchasing and maintaining about $115,000 worth of equipment - typically the town rents a truck, chipper and a chainsaw, he covers all insurances - worker’s compensation is 23.5 percent and all salaries and other benefits. Oleson also insures the town workers on his equipment. And Oleson argues that his rates are competitive with other renters. For example a chipper rental for a day out of Hampstead is $298. His cost is $300 a day, but his chipper is larger and has a winch. “If the board of selectmen wants to change it, they should bring it to the town prior to an election and let the decision be made by the citizens,” said Oleson of the idea to restrict the road agent from utilizing his own equipment. Oleson pointed out that he’s asked the town for additional help and equipment in the past and has been turned down, so he’s not sure how else he’s to operate. “I would’ve thought he would’ve called with a question,” said Oleson of Trask’s motion. At the end of the meeting, Castricone asked that Oleson be invited in to discuss the issue before any motions are made, saying the road agent should have the chance to answer questions and defend himself, and the board should refrain from making assumptions. for Aug. 31 at the Derry Municipal Building, 14 Manning St., third floor to educate residents about the benefits of solar power. The event is open to all residents and will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. In addition to providing information on how solar power works for residential applications, background information on other deployments in New HampSolar Up Event shire and New England will be provided. To the editor: Experts will be available A Chester and Derry Solar Up Event is scheduled for a question and answer period at the end for anyone who needs to know more about the SolarUpNH program, including how to sign up for the discount program running from Aug. 1 through Nov. 30. Learn more at http:// solarupnh.com/our-communities/chester-derry/. Please join us in learning how to protect yourself from rising energy costs as well as helping to protect our environment. Jeff Moulton, PE Derry Solar Up Committee n’t know what the town was currently paying for a truck through Oleson. That cost is $102 an hour for dump truck, chipper, chainsaw and man, and $65 an hour for truck, chainsaw and man through Oleson. Cannon said there hasn’t been a time in Chester’s history where a road agent did not bring equipment to the table, and the only way to change that practice is to make the road agent position appointed and increase equipment and staffing at the highway department. While Trask said that what was happening in the highway department was the book definition of a conflict of interest, Cannon urged him to speak with Oleson to get an understanding of how the department operates. “We can ask for more clarity if that’s what we need,” said Cannon, suggesting this be done before members make “blanket statements.” Oleson said Trask did not speak with him before bringing the motion to the table. “It’s how it’s been done forever in Chester and I don’t see another way to do it with an elected road agent,” said Cannon. Selectman Joe Castricone also questioned Landau’s suggestion to rent another truck, noting that the department already had two trucks and two employees and wondered how a third truck would work. Landau said it may be time to begin looking at another employee for the department. Oleson has been on the job for nine years, and he stated that not only has he done nothing different this year than in the last eight, but he has kept his rates unchanged going on a decade. Echoing an argument he’s made in the past numerous times and one Cannon made on Aug. 20, Oleson said the town can’t have it both ways - it can’t rely on him and his equipment to be there in an emergency but not for more regular work. The town can’t get someone to come out at 1 in the morning for a downed tree for the couple hundred dollars he’s charging, said Oleson. He has gone out for three downed trees in the early hours in the last two weeks. According to Oleson he earns about 15 percent on the gross for the equipment and men he’s providing to remove its protections from a specific group of people. Republicans often speak with passion about protecting liberty and personal freedoms from being usurped by the government. They are so concerned with this that some within their ranks once expressed irrational fears that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was using postKatrina recovery funding to build concentration camps to imprison President Obama’s political opponents. More recently others feared that the Jade Helm military exercise in southwestern states was a secret plan to impose martial law. Neither of these rumors had any basis in fact, but do reflect an almost pathological fear of “big govern- ment.” That fear for their own freedom is why I find an almost breathtaking irony in the fact that their top presidential candidate advocates what amounts to a police state, rounding up and deporting undocumented immigrants en masse. Not only is this idea utterly devoid of common sense, it doesn’t square at all with either a desire to preserve freedom or to shrink the role of government. And what about fiscal conservatism? That seems to fly out the window when it comes to footing the bill for deporting an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants, including their dependents who are American-born citizens. The lowest cost estimate I have seen for this program is in excess of $150 billion. The Republican Party, fractured by rigid anti-government ideology and angry nativist sentiments within its ranks, has become too dysfunctional to govern in a practical way. Andrew Weir Hampstead –––––––––––– We Service all Makes and Models CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Or Make Your Service Appointment Online For An Additional $5 Discount Betley Chevrolet Betley Chevrolet Cleaning Special N.H. State Inspection • Pressure Wash Exterior • Hand Wax $19.95 • Clean Wheels & Tires • Clean Windows Complete N.H. state inspection. Includes emissions testing.Pass or fail. 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Property owner Scott Garneau has since sold the property and moved to North Carolina, but Lovell said that after his conversation, Garneau paid to have the downed trees removed and the area cleaned up. On Page Road a car with flat tires on LCIP land was noted by Walker; he asked Lovell to see that it was removed. Lovell said that has been done. Cambridge Road has a stone wall on LCIP property in which the adjacent homeowner has either created an opening or taken advantage of an opening to drive through and dump yard trash. Lovell has spoken with the homeowner to get the opening in the wall repaired and to stop dumping trash on LCIP property. If the homeowner doesn’t cooperate and fix the stone wall, the Conservation Commission will have to take care of it. In a related matter, Lovell said Lauran Kras of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests had conducted a property inspection off Collette Drive and found yard trash dumped there. Lovell said when he checked he found the same situation and has posted a No Dumping sign. He said he will continue to monitor that situation. Conservation member Brent Ebner asked that the Trail Rules be published, with the hope that informed users would take better care of the Conservation trail system. The rules are: • No firearms or bows and arrows, and no hunting. • No unauthorized motor vehicles. • No overnight parking. • Permission required from the Conservation Commission for organized camping groups and a per- mit from the Hampstead Forest Fire Warden required for campfires. • Dogs must be on a leash when other hikers are present; owners must be in control of dogs, and dog waste must be kept off trails and cleaned up. • No littering. • No trail building is allowed without permission from the Conservation Commission. For questions, contact the Hampstead Conservation Commission at Town Hall or call 329-4100. Library Meeting Room Policy Still Under Discussion PENNY WILLIAMS Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– HAMPSTEAD – The Library Trustees spent considerable time once again on a policy for the library’s meeting room, but remain no closer to a decision than when they began the discussion two meetings ago. The issue is the official library closing time and the closing time of programs offered at the library, both library sponsored and non sponsored. Library-sponsored programs such as Movie Night run past the closing time because a library staffer attends the event and remains after closing time. In contrast, a non-library sponsored event last spring required attendees to leave at 8 p.m. when the library closed, although the meeting was not over. A non-library sponsored event must have a library employee present to close the library, per policy. The question has arisen as to what employee will stay and be paid for the extra time. Assistant Librarian Merrily Samuels raised the concern at the Tuesday, Aug. 18 meeting that library employees don’t want to stay an extra hour, even though they would be paid, and said that finding a willing employee would not be an easy task. It’s YOUR car, YOUR choice of repair shops. Lifetime warranty on all repairs We meet by accident crash in for quality repairs Newly hired Library Director Rosemary Krol said the meeting room is a community meeting room and as such should be available. The Trustees can’t agree on whether the disparity should be allowed between library-sponsored programs and non-library programs. Long-time Trustee Emily Reschberger said, “I am trying to get more access to the library for the patrons. The general public can’t distinguish between a library program and another program when they look at the online calendar and see 9 p.m. ending time. They start asking why they can’t also go until 9 p.m. when they hold a meeting or have a guest speaker. 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Reschberger added, “to say that the Meeting Room Use Policy does not apply to what happens in the meeting room when a library program is held there is absurd.” The librarians noted that few if any patrons use the library between 6 and 8 p.m., except those attending a program. Also suggested was keeping only the meeting room open late, requiring just one employee. Krol was asked to bring the issue to her next staff meeting and to solicit reactions and suggestions to what has been discussed. She will bring the staff input to the next scheduled Trustee Meeting Sept. 15. In other business: • Emma Hodge has been hired as the new library page and will start work Aug. 26. Sally Herlihy has been hired as the third parttime custodian and has already begun her duties. • Krol developed an electronic time sheet that is expected to make tracking and accounting for library employee hours much easier. She also created a checklist for new hires. The Library Record Retention Policy she developed was approved after the second reading, and the Library Surplus Property and Supplies Policy she developed had its first reading. Trustee Al Cipriano wanted the Trustees to be included in all disposal decisions but agreed to adding to the policy that information on decisions would be provided to the Trustees. Krol wants to start get- ADVERTISE IN THE TRI-TOWN TIMES 537-2760 • ads@nutpub.net ting rid of the accumulation of old equipment, furniture, and other items in the basement, as well as old files. • Krol said the library’s wireless has been upgraded. • Reschberger said the budget line that was negative - Library Contracts has been corrected and the new equipment purchase causing the negative results has been moved to the equipment line where it belongs. She said that there will probably need to be three months’ water payments - roughly $700 - that will come due once the Hampstead Area Water Company puts in a water line in the street to the library, but the library will only have to pay for about 10 feet of line. This item will have to be added to next year’s budget. The Trustees asked Reschberger to approach the Town to pay for water line installation as it is outside the library building and the town is responsible for everything outside. Before any of this can happen, Krol said Fire Chief Michael Carrier wants to determine the size of the water line needed. WE BUY: Copper, Aluminum, Heavy Metal, Light Iron and Brass for CASH 135 Island Pond Rd. 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According to planning board chair Brian Sullivan, membership recently met in non-public session to discuss the matter and decided that Hadik “would be the best possible candidate for us going forward.” Most of the planning board met with the board of selectmen on Thursday, Aug. 20 to apprise that board of the decision and to discuss salary in a non-public session. Sullivan said that in the last few weeks the board members have come to understand how far behind the ball their group is in regard to technology, and said Hadik’s skills in that department would help bring the town up to speed. Hadik is set to start in a full-time capacity soon. There was some concern among selectmen about whether Hadik will remain a member of the board when taking on the coordinator spot. Hadik said that while talking with the planning board’s legal counsel on a separate matter earlier in the day, he raised the issue of remaining on the board. Hadik said he told the attorney that he “was approached with this crazy idea of replacing Cynthia” and the attorney responded, “Well that’s one way for you to get off the board.” He went on to explain that his understanding of the state law on the matter is that if a planning board member comes to be under the employ of the board, that person can finish out the term as a voting member. That being said, other planning members indicated that they may seek to keep him on the board in an alternate capacity to help with making a quorum. If that was the case, Hadik said he would look to fill out the quorum but to abstain on votes. While there was some concern about losing Hadik as a member, Sullivan said he did not see Hadik’s move as a void, but instead that additional information would be coming to the board through Hadik as a coordinator. “And that will make a huge difference,” Sullivan said. “While he may not be a voting member, we’re not losing his talent, his knowledge - he’ll be there to advise us.” Selectman Jack Cannon said he thinks it would be prudent to have Hadik take a step back as a voting member, as he did not want anyone to think there’s a conflict of interest or bias of any type in the development approval process. Hampstead Schools Get Library Specialist at Last PENNY WILLIAMS Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– HAMPSTEAD – Among the new staff in the Hampstead School District this year is Diane Connors, the new Library Specialist for the District. She comes to Hampstead from Manchester schools. In her new position, Connors will teach at both Hampstead Middle and Central schools as the district’s library media generalist, a position the district has not previously had inhouse. With the arrival of Connors the district is now in compliance with state requirements. She has a Master’s in Education degree from Simmons College and completed the Library Media Program, post master’s, at Plymouth State University. She is a certified Library Media Specialist and has more than 15 years in the educa- tion field, 10 of those as a middle school teacher. “I was the library media specialist at Hallsville Elementary School, a Kindergarten through fifth grade school for four years,” she said. “I also taught across the city at the Northwest Elementary School on Fridays, as that school is much larger and needed outside coverage in order for all the students to have access to a library media specialist and the library collection. “I’ll be collaborating with teachers in the Library Media Centers as well as in the classrooms,” she said. “There is a library assistant in both schools that will remain in the library media center when I am in a class or at the other school. I’m using the title ‘Teacher Librarian’ so that students and staff understand my role as an instructional partner.” Her teaching focus will be on reading and inquiry. inquire more will learn more deeply both academically and to pursue their personal interests. I want students to benefit with any library interactions so that they gain real world skills and confidence so that they succeed to their individual potential in our globally connected world. “ Connors said she was attracted to Hampstead because it is a progressive and supportive district where she will be able to use and expand her passions around literature, technology, and real world skills. “I am impressed with the staff, both front office and administration” she said. “I have been very warmly welcomed to the Hampstead District.” Connors lives in Chester and has two sons. 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McFarland came into the meeting directly after putting another topcoat of urethane on the gym floor and went to work updating the board on the major and minor projects his department accom- plished or oversaw. First on the list was repair and new installation of the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment for the server room, a project approved by the board at the end of the year to be handled by surplus funds. McFarland explained that the original installation was poorly done, with the unit located on the ground, allowing the elements to damage the equipment. The split unit was raised up and McFarland said he thinks the other units should also be reinstalled. While the cost isn’t cheap – at least $500 a bracket board members agreed it was less expensive than the $1,700 coil repair. Other projects included new fence sections, new fence around the propane tank by the SAU (School Administrative Unit) trailer, and a new gate by the outside basketball court. The front parking lot has been crack sealed, the ground leveled and pavement laid around the basketball court, the storage area has been reorganized for easier use and the shed by the basketball court was repaired around the foundation. Some smaller jobs included changing the ballasts and light bulbs throughout the building, stripping all classroom floors and applying five coats, changing faucets and repairing science room faucets, fixing a fire door, painting some classrooms, repairing lockers, pumping septic tanks - and especially to board member Mike Romick’s liking – cleaning and straightening the banners in the gym. The department also looked into the air handlers, and the reports weren’t good. According to McFarland, those units will be major repairs in coming years. Four of the school’s units have issues, he explained, including one that hasn’t been greased since it was installed 17 years ago because of a lack of access. A rough estimate for repairs was put at $15,000 per piece. The units need to be repaired, as the only way to get them out of the building is by cutting a hole in the roof, joked McFarland. While the maintenance director expects the units to last the year, he pushed for work to be done in the next year. Another big concern are the sprinkler pipes, some of which are worn and expected to fail pressure tests soon. Whenever a section of one of the pipes goes, it’s an $800 bill, so McFarland suggested replacing them sooner rather than later. The cost for replacing the pipes falls between $14,000 an $18,000, depending on thickness. Superintendent Darrell Lockwood explained that a list of potential purchases and repairs has been compiled for budget season for board review. Lockwood said the district had not budgeted for major repairs in recent years, instead keeping the budget pretty flat, but seeing that the building is 17 years old, the wear on it shouldn’t be surprising. Next on the list was Kilar, who went into detail on the technology changes made this summer, including the hiring of a new tech specialist, Eric Neagle. Along with getting leased computers ready for deployment throughout the school, the technology department - Kilar and Neagle - have been installing new projectors in classrooms, upgrading AV wiring and installing new wireless access points. Six access points were added this summer, bringing the school’s number to 42. As the school brings in new computers, the older ones must be kept up with and recently the department reimaged 160 computers, meaning that all of the old software was removed and new software installed. In addition, the department is leading the way for the school’s growing use of education-based Google Apps, a series of cloudbased collaboration tools and software created for the classroom. Seventh Grade Writing Teacher Joins HMS Staff PENNY WILLIAMS Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– HAMPSTEAD - There are several new faces at Hampstead Middle School this school year, and among them is Travis Nason, the seventh grade writing teacher. Nason spent last year as a sophomore English teacher/intern at Souhegan High School in Amherst. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching in 2014 and his Master of Arts in Teaching in 2015, both from the University of New Hampshire. “I’ve been involved in education for three years from internships and teaching positions at UNH,” Travis Nason Nason said. “I was attracted to Hampstead because I was raised in Plaistow and have had many friends and family who have attended Hampstead schools. Through them, I know how strong and dedicated the district is, and I immediately wanted to become a contributor and community member.” Visiting the school over the summer to get acquainted and begin to feel at home in his new surroundings, Nason said he was impressed with the school and the community. He said he found the faculty supportive and welcoming, and said the students have shown themselves to be eager to learn. “I’m looking forward to the year unfolding,” he said. “I’m most looking forward to getting to know each of my students, the ways in which they write, where and how their passions develop, and how I can become an active member of the Hampstead community.” Nason, who is single, lives in Haverhill, Mass. Did You Get What You Had Coming? 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When the time came to Fence continued from page 1 resolved this without dragging my name through the mud,” he said. He was upset by comments made about the fence placement by Emerson and said he expects an apology. He told the board that if they want to pursue this they will need to address a lot of fences in town, which he identified for the board, that are within the right of way, and move all the mailboxes in town. He also claimed that trucks are able to make the turn even with the fence in begin looking at Eagle projects that would benefit his community, he noted that North was the only elementary school in the Timberlane Regional School District not to have such a structure, and when he proposed the idea to its leaders, they were more than receptive to the idea. Sears held a dedication of the project on a rainy Sunday, Aug. 23, where friends, family, fellow scouts and representation from the school district came out to applaud the young man’s work. The structure designed by Sears is 16-feet by 24feet, large enough to shelter a whole class, he said. The scout thanked those who helped create the pavilion or made it possible, from family members to scouts to the Sandown Fire Department. Businesses thanked the wrong place and said he had spoken with a former Hampstead firefighter who drove fire equipment, and he said the fence is not obstructing passage. Murphy pointed out that the board was concerned with the fence placement only because it hindered emergency vehicles’ ability to make the turn and be able to provide adequate coverage. Hampstead Fire Chief Michael Carrier was present and said he had taken a fire department truck to the road and was not able to make the turn. Scott Lancaster spoke and said more Cody Sears, center, is surrounded by his fellow scouts from Troop 268 who aided him in the creation of the shade pavilion they're standing in. were East Coast Lumber, Lane Roofing, Nicolaisen Concrete and Paul D’Amore of PJ D’Amore Construction, someone who Sears said put hours of his time and expertise into the project. “Without Mr. D’Amore’s expertise, this project wouldn’t be here today,” said Sears. He also cited Hampstead Trophy for a discounted plaque explaining the project. The Timberlane School District, under the direction of facilities manager Jim Hughes, who was on hand Sunday, donated and created stairs and a concrete ramp for the structure. “And most of all, thanks to my mom and dad, who if it wasn’t for their constant friendly reminders, this project wouldn’t be here, period,” said Sears. “All in all I’ve learned a ton of life lessons that will help me in my future endeavors,” the scout concluded. JoAnn Georgian, principal of North, thanked Sears on behalf of the staff, Sandown community and their children. than a few trucks have hit the fence since it was installed on June 26, but there were never any problems with the previous fence Keating had installed. Keating said he was upset that a threat was made to take his fence down if it was not corrected in 30 days. However, he said he knew the fence has to be moved and asked whether the town wants it moved 8 feet back or the full 12 feet of the town’s right of way. Both Carrier and Road Agent Jon Worthen said moving it back 8 feet would suffice. Lancaster asked that the Estee Road posts be moved back to their original position for safety sake. Keating said he has gone all the way to Corporate Customer Service at Lowe’s but so far has not been able to get anyone to move the fence; he said he will continue to work with Lowe’s to get it moved. In other business Monday night: • Four bids came in for proposed communication towers. They were opened and Murphy said they are so different from the usual bids the board gets that he wants Selectmen’s Administrative Assistant Sally Theriault to set up a work session to review them. No date was set. • The Board approved having Worthen ask Derry to grind and pave a couple hundred feet of Drew Road into Hampstead, as Derry is already doing its portion of the road. He estimated the cost at $6,000 to $7,000 but less than $10,000, and he has the money in his budget. The board approved. • The board approved preseason contracts for propane and heating oil. Propane will be supplied by Irving at $1.284 a gallon with a set amount to be bought, and Palmer Gas/ Ermer Oil will supply the heating oil at $2.04 a gallon Georgian said she’d like Sears to attend one of the school’s Monday Morning Meetings so the kids can be introduced to the creator of their new space and Sears can be presented as a role model. “I think it’s really important for them to see how a former student gives back to the community,” said Georgian. The principal noted that she’s going to have to put up a sign-up sheet by the pavilion soon because so many of her teachers have shown excitement with ideas about the things they can do with the space. Sears still has some paperwork to do before submitting for the Eagle rank, but he’s got plenty of time before the deadline of his 18th birthday. He expects to submit for the rank in October. with $85 for labor. • The selectmen voted to approve accepting the donations of $49,255.21 for the basketball court. 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She said she has a strong background in American Sign Language as well. “I have been an educator since my first fall out of college,” Daly said. “This will be my fourth year with my own classroom, but my fifth full year in a school, as I did my master’s internship at the North Hampton School kindergarten.” Last year Daly was at Auburn Village School teaching half-day kindergarten, and for the two years prior to that she taught full day kindergarten in Lyndonville, Vt., her hometown. Asked what attracted her to Hampstead, she replied, “I am so excited to be in a pre-K-4 teaching environment. All of my past schools have been pre-K-8. I can already see that elementary really gets to focus on being elementary with the Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School setup. It allows us to specialize our professional Maggie Daly conversations to the age of kids that we’ll be teaching. “On a personal note, I am tired of moving and I am hoping to never change schools again!” she said. “The reason I left Vermont is because I was practically in Canada! I only left Auburn because it was a half-time position. UNH made me fall in love with southern New Hampshire, so I cannot express enough how perfect Hampstead will be for me for the rest of my career.” “Both the school and the community are amazing,” she said of Hampstead. “I love the close-knit nature of this town. I have only truly been involved in the Hampstead community for a few short months but I am overwhelmed with how welcoming and caring the people are here. Every single one of the other teachers has come by my classroom offering to help, or answer questions if I have them. There is so much support here for new staff, and I see it between the veterans too. It is truly a special school driven by a special community. “I can also tell the involvement is high at the district level through my observations during new teacher training days,” she said. “I can see that the assis- tant superintendent is around a lot and knows what is going on around here. So far it seems to be the most warm, caring, exciting and beautiful town in all of New Hampshire. I cannot wait to be a part of it. “I am looking forward to embedding myself into a community,” she concluded. “I have never had the opportunity to watch my first class grow and graduate from their school.” Daly lives in Hooksett but has plans to move to the Hampstead/Derry area in the fall. She is not married. Flag Flies on Veterans Memorial Gym Roof PENNY WILLIAMS Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– HAMPSTEAD – Hampstead Patriotic Purposes Committee Chairman Howie Steadman, who is also commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, made it a personal challenge to restore patriotism to the Veterans Memorial Gym. For the first time in about 20 years, a flag once again graces the roof of the gym. The lack of a flag had bothered Steadman and he finally did something about it. “Last year I installed an American flag inside the gymnasium, where before there was none,” he said. “I wanted to make sure there was an outside flag flying from the roof.” The building is at times used for community events, which can include recital of the Pledge of Allegiance or singing of the National Anthem, and he said there previously was no flag on display for participants to direct their attention. “This void has bothered me for several years and I wanted to give proper recognition to this building honoring veterans,” Steadman said. “ I worked closely with the Hampstead Building and Grounds and Highway Department’s Steve Harms and Jon Worthen on getting the flag installed on the roof. The flagpole and supports had to be rebuilt before the flag could be attached. “Making sure that patriotism is alive and well and very visible in Hampstead is important,” Steadman said, encouraging anyone with questions related to any patriotic activity to contact him at 329-4288. SOME ADULTS CAN’T READ THIS If you know someone who needs assistance with Reading, Writing, Math, English for Speakers of Other Languages, or HiSET (formerly GED) prep WE CAN HELP! 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Chester resident Sheryl Rich steps into the financial manager’s position. She comes from the Derry Cooperative School District, where she was staff accountant. Lockwood said Rich has hit the ground running and though Scribner is available when needed, the new hire has plenty of experience and already the financial documents and accounts are in her name, she’s handling a new health insurance program as well as payroll and is already looking at the development of the coming year’s budget proposal. Chester resident Karen Swanson is handling the administrative duties in the SAU office. She comes from Endicott College’s adult education program and duties as the executive assistant to the college’s vice president. “We’re excited about it,” said Lockwood about the new hires in his office. The school also has a new food service director in Leanne Sullivan. She is also from Chester and has been working in the kitchen. Sullivan replaces Tyfany Carbone, who moved to a larger district. The technology department has a new face as well. Former student Eric Neagle has been hired as the new information technology specialist and is already accomplishing a lot with department head Ben Kilar (see related story page 8). New teachers include: Michelle Scott, coming from the Nashua public schools, replaces Brenda Peters as a grade 5 Special Education case manager. Karen Titone, a Chester resident and a long-time substitute and Title One teacher, will take over grade 5 math and social studies duties. Titone is also a former student. Riana Cleveland takes over grade 8 language arts for Paula Zofrea, who has moved into leading the school’s GOTCHA enrichment program following Carol LaChance’s retirement last year. And Gavin Barbour will be teaching grade 7 language arts and social studies, taking over for Jen Bougie, who has moved out of state. Barbour was a longterm substitute in the Raymond public schools and teaching is his second career. He worked previously as a builder and carpenter. “We’re excited about him,” said Lockwood, noting the career change. Two new food service employees are Heidi Stackpole and Kerri Lewandowski. And heading up the school’s new extended daycare program for kindergarten students are DeAnna Tolzzotti-Carr and Susan Cox. They will work with the kids from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. after kindergarten work is done. The school board, listening to parent requests, decided to offer the longer day to make life a bit easier for families with young children. Thirteen youngsters have been signed up for the program. Lockwood said the newcomers were a good crew. “We’re excited about their energy and creativity. I think we’ll have a great school year,” said Lockwood. Lockwood told the school board that exit interviews were conducted with staff members who left the district at the end of the year and as part of those discussions, the employees were asked what they liked and didn’t like about their work in the district, and what they would change if given the chance. The superintendent noted that it was a worthwhile exercise, and he and principal Leslie Leahy have discussed the responses and issues that might be worth a look. Sandown North Starts Year with Eagle Scout’s Welcome Sign MATT RITTENHOUSE Tri-Town Times –––– • –––– SANDOWN – Sandown North School has a new welcome sign to kick off the new school year, thanks to Eagle Scout candidate Jake Chaput. The big white and blue sign was erected and landscaped over the summer and was ready for a dedication during the school’s open house on Monday, Aug. 24. Chaput was surrounded by friends, family, fellow scouts, teachers at North and community supporters Monday as he took a few moments to share the story of his service project and to thank all of those who helped him along the way. Chaput began planning his Eagle project at a relatively young age. He was in seventh grade when he began to put some ideas together and to get permission from the community. While his initial goal was to create flagpoles at the Sandown fire station, department leaders decided to take on that project and an expanded firefighters memorial themselves. So instead, Chaput moved across the street and struck up conversations with Central School principal Douglas Rolph and decided he would create a new welcome sign for that school. But then the Timberlane Regional School District decided to shut down Central. So Chaput headed up the street to speak with North School principal JoAnn Georgian, who suggested that her school could also use a new sign. “Obviously it (Central) was closed and this was what got me to this,” Chaput said to laughs from the audience. Scout Jake Chaput thanked those who helped him on his Eagle service project, a new North School sign. Chaput went to work, figuring out all of the specifications and scheduling, and fundraising about $4,000 to pay for the sign. He was pleased with the final product Monday. The sign is securely anchored into the ground with two 4foot-deep concrete pedestals, and he joked that if some IS IT TIME TO DO YOUR WILL? If Something Happens To You And You Do Not Know... WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN? WHO WILL HANDLE YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS? WHO WILL INHERIT YOUR ASSETS; YOUR SPOUSE, YOUR CHILDREN OR BOTH? Call us today to make sure you and your children are taken care of in event of an accident/emergency. Parnell, Michels & McKay Attorneys at Law• 603-434-1717 serious weather were ever to come by, the sign might still be standing even if the school were to fall. Chaput also landscaped the area with new and exist- ing plants, bark mulch and some of the rocks that were pulled out of the big post holes. Chaput thanked Hans Nicolaisen of Nicolaisen Concrete for the footings and the expertise to do it right, those who donated wood for the walking sticks he created as a fundraiser, fellow scouts for their help, his girlfriend for helping to raise money, his family, the Parent Teacher Association for a large donation, the Sandown Garden Club for donations, and his Eagle coach, Tim Robinson, as well as all of the Troop 268 scout masters. While he apologized to his dad for the comment, Jake said that the most thanks had to go to his mom, for her constant support and encouragement throughout the project. “I could probably thank her 100 times and I still wouldn’t be done thanking her,” said Chaput. Georgian spoke at the dedication too, after she was presented with the keys to the sign. The principal thanked Chaput and expressed great pride in his work and his “stick-to-itiveness.” She asked Chaput to visit during one of the school’s Monday Morning Meetings to serve as a role model for the younger kids, to show them what older kids can accomplish and how they give back. THE ORIENTAL EXPRESS HAND RUG WASHING FIRST CLASS SERVICE WE CLEAN ALL AREA RUGS - ANY SIZE! Summer Special! 30% Off DROP-OFF PICK-UP NEW LOCATION! 31 Crystal Ave. Derry (Downstairs at Derry Diner) 603-845-8438 Hours: W-F 9-4, Sat. 9 a.m. - NOON P AG E 12 T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 TRI-TOWN HAPPENINGS New Policy for Around Town: This section is meant to be used to announce free events to the communities. If your group or non-profit is receiving money for what they are publicizing, there will be a charge of $30.00/week per paper. All Around Town/Calendar Items will be held to 100 words maximum; anything over will incur a charge of $30.00/week for up to another 50 words. All free announcements in the Around Town/Calendar section can run a maximum of 3 weeks. Additionally: We will run the full versions of any calendar items online free of charge at www.nutpub.net. Please send your item to calendar@nutpub.net. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Come in to the Chester Library during September to get a new library card or renew an old card. Anyone who signs up for a new card will get a chance to win a Snap Circuit kit. (not enrolled in first grade) who may need special education services. The screenings address motor skills, speech and language, vision, hearing, and pre-academics. A parent who thinks their child may have difficulties or a delay in any of these areas may call 8873621, ext. 146 for a free appointment. Results are confidential. Holiday Closure Storytimes CHESTER Library Cards The Chester Public Storytimes are held evLibrary will be closed on ery Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, in obser- and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. vance of Labor Day. at the Chester Public Library. Join Miss Diane for stoLibrary Friends ries, crafts and snack. No The Friends of the registration is required. Chester Public Library will Library in Parade meet Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Those interested in Room. New members are marching in the Town Fair welcome. Parade Saturday, Sept. 12, should contact the Chester Lions Yard Sale Library at 887-3404 to The Chester Lions Club’s march with the library. annual yard sale takes place Families may march with Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8 their cardboard car from the a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ball- recent Drive in Movie event, field parking lot. Donations and children may walk in are welcome. TVs, large fur- the parade, push a book niture and books cannot be cart, or ride in a stroller or accepted. For information, wagon or on a bike. The call 887-4138 or 887-3183. parade kicks off at noon. Child Find Solar Up The Chester School District will hold four Child Find Clinics at Chester Academy: Sept. 28, 2015, and Jan. 11, 2016, April 4, 2016 and June 6, 2016, all from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Child Find screens the developmental skills of children between the ages of 3 to 6 A Chester and Derry Solar Up Event takes place Aug. 31 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Derry Municipal Building, 14 Manning St., third floor to educate residents about the benefits of solar power. Information will be provided on how solar power works for resi- PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES www.pickyourownberries.com DUROCHER FARM 157 Charles Bancroft Hwy (Rte 3A) Litchfield, NH • 493-4804 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7AM to 2PM dential applications, as well as background on other deployments in New New England. Experts will be available for a question and answer period on the SolarUpNH program, including how to sign up for the discount program running from Aug. 1 through Nov. 30. Learn more at http://solarupnh.com/ourc o m m u n i t i e s / c h e s t e rderry/. HAMPSTEAD Blood Drive The Knights of Columbus Council 9058 of Hampstead sponsors a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Sept. 4, from 1 to 6 p.m. at St Anne’s Church on Emerson Avenue. For more information, call Pat Bracken 3294356. Catholic Inquiry The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which people enter into the Catholic faith. Anyone who has never been baptized, was baptized in another Christian faith, or was baptized in the Catholic Church but did not receive other sacraments is invited to see what the Church is about. There is no cost. The RCIA provides a place for adults to explore the idea of becoming Catholic. A Night of Inquiry is set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at St. Anne Church, Hampstead. For information, contact Deacon Bill Mullen at 3295886 or bmullen@saintannechurch.org. Sunday School Island Pond Baptist Church, 26 North Salem Road holds its fall Sunday school kick-off Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. Offered are a program with Bible-related activities and stories to help preschoolers learn about God. Children’s and Youth Sunday school classes emphasize Scripture’s relevance to young people’s lives. Adult Bible Fellowship encourages growth in knowledge of God’s word. Sunday school is offered each Sunday at 9 a.m., followed by a worship service at 10:30 a.m., with extended care for preschoolers and Children’s Church for grades 1-4 during the worship service. For details, call 329-5959 or visit www.islandpondbc.org. Mini Health Fair The Hampstead Senior Drop-In Center hosts a Mini Health Fair at the Hampstead Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Pharmacists from Walgreens and Hannaford will review prescription interactions, and offer pneumonia and flu shots. Shots may be covered by insurance, so seniors should bring their insurance cards. Hampstead Fire Department personnel will conduct a Blood Pressure Clinic and pass out Vial of Life kits. The fair is free and open to the public. Juice, coffee, cereal and refreshments will be available. Email jarden@hampsteadlibrary.org for more information. Free Yoga Free Chair Yoga returns to the Hampstead Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m. Men, women, and teens are invited to the 45minute classes, set for the first Tuesday of the month from September through June. The certified yoga instructor is Maggie Morgan from the Yoga Room in Hampstead. Book Club In recognition of Banned Books Week, the Hampstead Public Library’s Third Thursday Book Group discusses “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey on Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Copies of the book are now available to borrow from the library. Senior Trip Hampstead Seniors will visit The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy for a “Fabulous Fifties” Luncheon with entertainment, Red Apple Farm and Smith’s Country Cheese on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The bus leaves St. Anne’s parking lot at 9 a.m. Sign-up is Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Meeting House, 20 Emerson Ave., from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Payment is cash only at signup; cost per Hampstead resident is $27, $32 for nonresidents. Hampstead Seniors get first choice; all others go on a waiting list. Proof of residency is required; age restriction is 62 years or older. For details, call 329-9550. Pro Football Talk Kick off the 2015 pro football season with former Patriots offensive lineman Max Lane when he speaks at the Hampstead Public Library on Tuesday, Sept 8, at 7 p.m. in the first Friends of the Library program of their season. The program is free. A meeting of the Friends will follow the presentation. Refreshments will be available. Mock SAT The Hampstead Public Library hosts a free mock SAT on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is recommended for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want tips and practice to improve their performance on the actual SAT. Proctored by Sylvan Learning, the mock test has timed sections in mathematics, critical reading, and writing. Advance registration is required; call the library 329-6411 or email ProgramsHPL@gmail.com. Hampstead residency is not required. Results will be available Sept. 23. Bridge Club The Hampstead Public Library Bridge Club meets Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. Hampstead residency is not required. SANDOWN Town-Wide Yard Sale Registration opens Sept. 2 for the annual Town-Wide Yard Sale sponsored by Sandown Recreation. The sale is Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Details and registration form are at www.sandown.us. Registration fee is $20. Rental spaces are also available at All Japanese Auto, 351 Main St. Local non-profit community groups may participate free. The registration fee benefits holiday gifts for elderly in need. Call the Recreation office at 887-1872 for details. Registration deadline is Sept. 22. Bookmark Craft Children ages 8 and above are invited to the Sandown Library on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 4:30 p.m. to make a bookmark for back-to-school use, with a ribbon, a button, and a hair elastic. Sign-ups are required at 887-3428. Notebook Craft Children in grade 6 and above are invited to the Sandown Library to make a hand-decorated notebook and pencil set on WednesNonfiction Book Group day, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The NonFiction Book Snacks will be provided. Group at the Hampstead Sign-ups are required at Public Library meets Sept. 8 887-3428. at 1 p.m. to discuss “Ponzi’s Knitting Scheme: the True Story of a A knitting group meets Financial Legend” by at the Sandown Library on Mitchell Zuckoff. Copies of the second and fourth the book are available to Wednesdays of the month at borrow from the library. 6:30 p.m. Experienced knitNewcomers are welcome to ters will be available to help read the book and join the and teach. discussion. Thrift Shop Sale Friends of Library The Hollyhock Thrift Shop in the basement of the Hampstead Public Library holds its annual “end of summer” sale of seasonal clothing on Saturday, Aug. 29. Shop hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Proceeds benefit the Hampstead Public Library. The Friends of the Sandown Library meet Monday, Aug. 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. The Friends is a nonprofit organization of community members working on activities that supplement the Sandown Library’s budget and enhance programs and materials offered continued on page 13 P A G E 13 T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 cuits. The projects include a Cribbage Club sound-activated switch, a Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 musical doorbell, a voicecontinued from page 12 p.m. is cribbage night at the controlled lamp, a flying to Sandown residents. New Sandown Library. Adults are saucer, and a police siren. members are welcome. welcome to play. Light Movie and Pizza refreshments will be served. Snap Circuits Happenings On Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m., the Sandown Library offers children a hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run devices with Snap Cir- Sandown Library’s monBook Discussion thly movie is Monday, Sept. The Sandown Library 14, at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Call the library at 887-3428 book discussion group will to register, as pizza will be talk about “Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands” by Chris Bohserved. jalian on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and stories of American songs from the World War II era. He accompanies himself on acoustic instruments including guitar, five-string Ramblin’ Richard banjo, and baritone ukulele. The Sandown Library The program is sponsored presents “Ramblin’ Richard” by the Friends of the on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 Sandown Library. p.m. at the Sandown RecreChess Club ation building. The program The Sandown Library by Richard Kruppa presents the family-friendly songs Chess Club meets Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stop by the library to pick up a copy to read. Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. and welcomes all ages and abilities. Library Closed The Sandown Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 19, for the Reach the Beach Relay Race. 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Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information. T R I -T OW N T I M E S • A U G U S T 27, 2015 Happenings continued from page 13 invited to the Sandown Library for books, rhymes, and movement activities on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Simple sign language and songs will be incorporated into this time. Preschool Storyhour Preschoolers ages 3-6 are invited to the Sandown Library for storyhour on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. to listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft. Adult Summer Reading Adult Summer Reading prize entries can still be submitted. Complete a Bingo board and receive a bonus entry ticket. The prize is dinner for two to the Quill Restaurant at Southern New Hampshire University. The drawing will take place Sept. 1. Book to Movie The Sandown Library hosts a book and movie discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3. The selection is “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. Pick up a copy of the book in the month leading up to the event, and read the book and watch the movie on your own or see it at the library the Wednesday before the discussion. Holiday Closure The Sandown Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5, and Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. REGIONAL High School Equivalency Free “HiSET” High School Equivalency Prep Class registration is Monday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, Derry. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for 12 weeks, Sept. 21 to Dec. 9. For more information or to reserve a space, call Adult Learner Services of Greater Derry at 432-1907, email als.greaterderry@yahoo.com, or visit our www.GreaterDerryLiteracy.org. Tutor Workshop P A G E 15 For more information, visit: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The seacoastnmra.org/calendar. Meeting House, the chapel at New Creation Healing Golf Tourney Center, 80 Route 125, Community Crossroads’ Kingston. No previous ex26th annual Golf Challenge perience with Bible study is takes place Thursday, Sept. necessary. For more infor10, at Candia Woods Golf mation, call Veronica at Links in Candia. To play or 893-0725. put together a team, be a ‘Tick Talk’ sponsor or donate prizes, call Community Crossroads Join Dr. Jane Barlow at 893-1299 or register at Roy, D.V.M. and Dr. Anne www.communitycrossroad- Barlow Barry, D.O. for a snh.org. All money raised “Tick Talk” about ticks on goes directly to the support pets and Lyme disease in and services of persons with dogs in a program set for 7 developmental disabilities p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at or acquired brain disorders First Parish Congregational and with long-term care Church, UCC, 47 East needs. Community Cross- Derry Road, East Derry. roads serves Atkinson, Ches- Learn how to prevent tick ter, Danville, Derry, Hamp- infestations, how to handle stead, Newton, Pelham, vaccinations, and more. Plaistow, Salem, Sandown, This is a free event. Donaand Windham. tions are accepted and will go toward First Parish ConWomen’s Bible study gregational Church, UCC. A women’s Bible study For more information, call meets every Tuesday from the church at 434-0628. The series is funded by the Robert Frost Farm Board of Through September, the Trustees and Friends of the Hyla Brook Poets’ monthly Robert Frost Farm. writing workshop meets on Health Fair the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Frost Derry Seventh-day AdFarm, 122 Rockingham Road ventist Church presents a (Route 28), Derry. For further free Community Health information, visit: frostfarm- Fair Saturday and Sunday, poetry.org, facebook.com/H- Sept. 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. ylaBrookPoets or twitter.co- to 5 p.m. at the church, 7 m/HylaBrookPoets. Brook St., Derry. Counseling; testing of blood glu‘Two Roads’ Film cose, cholesterol/lipids, As part of the 2015 blood pressure, dental wellRobert Frost Farm Summer ness, vision and glaucoma, Literary Series, Gregory BMI and EKG are offered. A Ekmekjian, producer and vegetarian cooking class director of the film “Two takes place Sunday, Sept. Roads,” brings his film to the 13, from 3:30 to 6 p.m., Frost Farm on Aug. 30 at 2 with a vegetarian potluck p.m. Inspired by Frost’s following. Lectures on poem “The Road Not happy living, smoking, and Taken,” the film is about a sexual predators are at 11 young man’s journey to find a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. Sept. his destiny. Admission is free. 12, and on stress manageThe Frost Farm is at 122 ment and natural medicine Rockingham Road, Derry. at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Historical some of the budget process for potential inclusion of projects in the coming year’s numbers. Also discussed Monday was the storage over the winter, when the depot is closed, of some important and valuable historic items. Previously discussed with police chief Joe Gordon was the possibility of storing the items in the new police station. Gordon gave his blessing to that idea, depending on the value of the items that need storage. The chief noted concern about being responsible for anything too valuable, but suggested that a good way for him to store items dur- A Volunteer Tutor Orientation Workshop for Adult Learner Services of Greater Derry will be held at the Derry Public Library on Monday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tutors work oneon-one with adult learners to help them improve reading, writing, math or English skills, or prepare for the HiSET high school equivalency test. Scheduling is flexible, once or twice each week for two hours, usually at the library. Training, materials, and ongoing support are provided. For information or registration call 432-1907, email als.greaterderry@yahoo.com, or visit continued from page 1 www.GreaterDerryLitera- and said he was pleased cy.org. with their work, volunteerism and the new tone Model Railroad Fun Night the relationship has taken. Seacoast Division of the One of the projects comNational Model Railroad ing up is a minor overhaul of Association holds Derry the “store room.” This back Fun Night the second Fri- room has been completely day night of each month cleaned out of artifacts and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mar- Brouder explained that they ion Gerrish Community hoped to improve the floorCenter, 39 West Broadway, ing, install a light, paint the Derry. Members of Seacoast walls, trim out the door and Division will explain how to replace the molding. get into and enjoy model The society is more than railroading. The series willing to put the manpower theme is “So….you want into the suggested projects, to…..” and topics such as but the group was looking scenery construction, track for some financial help from planning, locomotive selec- the town, including a potention and maintenance, tial budget appropriation model building, and model next year. There was also railroad operations will be addressed over 10 months. The first meeting is Sept. 11 and involves building model railroad telegraph and electric utility poles. discussion about seeking grants for materials. Other projects include building retaining walls around the gardens, repairing a wall along the rail trail and fixing up the exterior of the building, including replacing damaged clapboards. Brouder explained that the aim of a lot of the suggested work is to return the building to the way it was, even adding back some gingerbread trim. The selectmen had concerns about the work inside the structure and wanted to check with the state before doing anything that could jeopardize the depot’s place on the state historic register. Town administrator Lynne Blaisdell explained TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD PUBLIC HEARING There will be a hearing of the Hampstead Board of Adjustment September 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office Building, 11 Main Street, Hampstead, NH for the following: To consider the request of Scot and Lisa Garneau for a Special Exception to the terms of Article IV Section 14.2b of the Hampstead Zoning Ordinance to permit an existing, pre-approved in law apartment to remain for property located at 10 Quarry Rd., Hampstead, NH in the Residential Zone, Map 8 Parcel 13. Discussion with Chief Building Official. Kristin Yasenka, Chairman Hampstead Board of Adjustment Writing Workshop ing the winter would be to put them on display at the police station. This would not only protect the items, but would also share town history in a new venue. Some of the items may also go into safes at the town hall. Society member Jonathan Wells of Ocean Park, Maine, a railroad employee and railroad enthusiast, also spoke. He said that Sandown had a gem in that depot, and it was a place, if done right, that would bring other railroad history buffs to town. It’s the only good, intact depot left on the historic Boston and Maine line, said Wells.
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