■On Friday, the documentary film RBG will be shown at 2:30 p.m. as part of the monthly First Friday Film series at The Andover Community Hub. Its a documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. First Friday Films free and refreshments are served.
■On Friday, the Andover Energy Group will show the 2018 film Paris to Pittsburgh at The Andover Community Hub, starting at 6:30 p.m., with pizza and beverages provided. The film was produced by National Geographic, using the tag line “the climate for change is now.”
■On Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., there will be a short reception and chance to meet Andover artist Molly Leith to launch an exhibition of her paintings in the main hall of The Andover Community Hub during the month of February. Drop in whenever the “Open” sign is displayed.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■VNA registered nurses will be at Boscawen Green, 135 N. Main St., on Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m. to provide foot care, blood pressure screening, B-12 injections, medication education, and nutritional education. A suggested donation of $10 for services is asked, however, they are provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Appointments are required. Call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815 to schedule an appointment.
■A public hearing will be held on the proposed 2020 budget on Thursday after 6 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Boscawen Municipal Facility at 116 N. Main St. Handicap accessible.
■It’s free and fun. Enjoy an evening of music on First Friday of February at the High Street Coffee House with Ellen Carlson, fiddler and “the Derrilick”, (her brother Darryl) performing at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Coffee House. There are open mic slots. Refreshments will be sold.
■Voting in the presidential primary is scheduled for Feb. 11. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Boscawen Town Hall (basement of 12 High St.) A photo ID will be requested of you but you may sign a simple affidavit and have your photo taken at the polls. Absentee ballots can be obtained at the Town Municipal Offices.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■Board of Selectmen Public will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Meeting House to discuss 2020 budget and the proposed noise ordinance. Presidential Primary elections will take place Feb. 11 at Canterbury Elementary School from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. First session of Town Meeting will take place March 10 at the Town Hall, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Second session will be held on Friday March 13 at Canterbury Elementary School at 7 p.m.
■Shaker Regional School District’s SB2 deliberative session will take place on Wednesday at 6 p.m., at Belmont High School, to discuss school budgets and warrants. Voting on the warrants takes place on March 10 for Canterbury residents at the Town Hall. Anyone needing an absentee ballot contact Stacy Kruger, District Clerk, 267-9223, ext. 5314.
■The Next Contra Dance will be Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $8 and $6 for seniors/youth. Gale Wood will be caller again and music from String Equinox. Questions to Gale Wood, 793-5296, or Teresa Wyman, 783- 0826.
■Full Moon Snowshoe Walk at Church in the Woods will be Feb. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Snowshoes or boots depending on the snow cover. The Rev. Steve Blackmer will lead a full moon walk through the trails of the Church in the Woods, afterwards for hot refreshments by the wood-stove. All welcome.
■Canterbury Benevolent Society will meet Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Parish House, to plan programs for 2020.
■Community Spaghetti Supper with hearty pasta, meatballs, veggie option and rolls will be held in the Parish House from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost $12 for adults and $5 for under children under 12.
■Visit the Elkins Public Library website at elkinspubliclibrary.org/our-programs for full list of Children’s and Adult programs running in the New Year or call 783-4386.
■The Dewey School will hold an open house Feb. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Reggio inspired early learning based in the Canterbury Shaker Village. Call 731-8091 for details or see deweyschool.net
■Canterbury Shaker Village grounds remain open in the winter for snow shoeing, sledding, or skiing. A Volunteer Meet and Greet will be Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. See website at shakers.org for full details.
■The Cabin Fever Antique Mart will be Feb. 22 to 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Town Hall. No admission fee. Parking in town center.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■The supervisors of the checklist will hold a session on Feb. 14 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for voter registration before the annual Merrimack Valley School District Meeting, which is March 6. They will hold another session Feb. 18 from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
■The annual Merrimack Valley School district meeting and voting for board members is March 6. Polls open at MVHS in Penacook at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the business meeting is to follow after the polls close at 7 p.m. The new proposed budget can be found at mvsdpride.org under the school board tab at the top of the page.
■The town of Salisbury is now accepting resumes and letters of interest for a part- time transfer station assistant to assist with the operations at the transfer station. Resumes and /or letters of interest will be accepted until the position is filled. Please forward to the Selectmen’s office to the Attention of April Rollins, P.O. Box 214 Salisbury N.H. 03268 or email to salisburyadmin@tds.net
■On Monday, the Planning Board meets 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■On Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen meets at 6 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■On Feb. 10 is the Budget Committee Meeting and 2020 proposed town Budget Public Hearing 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■The Salisbury Town Clerks office will have extended hours for registered voters to get and fill out absentee ballots on Monday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All other business such as car, dog registrations and vital records will be conducted during the clerk’s regular hours that day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Voter registration closed on Jan. 29. If you are not registered to vote you can at the polls on Election Day, Feb. 11.
■The town office hours other than the town clerk will be closing early at 1 p.m. on Election Day, Feb. 11. However the Building Inspector, Chuck Bodien will be in that day from 6: 30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■On Feb. 11 is the Presidential Primary Election from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 4 next to the Salisbury Free Library. You may register to vote at the polls that day if you have not already registered.
■On Feb. 12 the Old Home Day Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■On Feb. 18 the Supervisors of the Checklist will meet at 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■On Feb. 19 the Board of Selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■On Feb. 22 the Supervisors of the Checklist will meet at 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Academy Hall.
■On Feb. 26 the Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■Salisbury Free Library will be closed on Feb. 17 in honor of President’s Day.
■The Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday in February at the Salisbury Free Library. The Book Club will be with reading Tiffany Girl by Deanne Gist this month.
■Story time is at 10:30 am on Monday mornings. Please welcome our new children’s librarian Kelly Pedersen. She graduated from Merrimack Valley High School and attended the University of N.H. where she received her bachelor’s in history with minors in dance and justice studies. She hopes to someday go on for her master’s of library science and is excited to start introducing curious young minds to the magic of a good book.
■The librarians from the Salisbury Free Library will be visiting Merrimack Valley High School on Feb. 12 in the morning for public library card drive.
■When there is inclement weather forecasted all motorized vehicles are asked not to park on the sides of any town maintained roadways. Residents or travelers that fail to comply with this request will be towed at their own expense.
■The Salisbury Ice Rink is now open for all town residents to enjoy. Ice hockey equipment and skates are kept in the dugout for you to use but put back after.
■Every Thursday is Cribbage Night at the Town Hall on Route 4.
■At the Salisbury Safety Building the Fire/Rescue and Explorers meet on Tuesdays and Thursday nights. The Fire auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month.
■The transfer station is open on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember to recycle all your glass, no matter the color. Paper and Cardboard and metals are also recyclable
■The selectmen and other town officials as well as all residents would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to Steve Wheeler’s wife, Barbara, and their family. Steve was a very kind and smart man who did a lot for his community. He will be greatly missed by many.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The Webster Free Public Library is excited to announce a new digital offering for all of our patrons. Hoopla is an all-in-one media service where you can browse more than 700,000 titles as audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, and TV. You can access the title you borrow instantly on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you are using a computer, visit hoopladigital.com.
■The Webster Select Board will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at 945 Battle St. to discuss the proposed town warrant and budget and to receive public comments. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
■If you want to drop off books for the library book sale at the Presidential Primary election, please bring one bag or box to the library when it is open (Sunday 1 to 4 p.m., Monday 1 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com