■The Epsom Food Pantry is still open on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boxes will be pre-packed. Fill out a form, wait outside and staff will bring the box of food out to you. If you are sick, delivery can be arranged. Anyone in need can call Priscilla at 219-3025. She and volunteers will reach out to Epsom families to see what they are in need of. If you are out of work, please reach out to the food pantry. You do not have to be a registered patron. Also a big thank you for the generous donations the food pantry has received from people in town, both food and monetary donations. They are greatly appreciated and help make sure no one goes without food.
■Webster Park remains open to the public, however the town is currently not taking reservations for any functions for the months of April and May. Please also note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic the board of selectmen asks that all residents use caution when using the park and/or playing on the playground. The park facilities and playground equipment have not been cleaned or sterilized. Large gatherings are prohibited in the park as long as the COVID-19 executive orders are in effect. Thank you for your cooperation.
■Happy birthday wishes to Danielle Belair and Kathy Bacon on Monday, Colleen Moroney on Thursday, Holly Bickford and Donna Muehlen on Friday, and Suzanne Horner and Lisa Bauer on Saturday! Enjoy everyone!
■I hope that your Easter is filled with smiles, gratitude and joy. I also hope that everything will turn out wonderful and great for you and yours!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■SAU 53 preschool screening day is Friday. Do you have a preschool aged child that you are interested in enrolling in a preschool program? If you live in the towns of Pembroke, Allenstown, Chichester or Epson, your preschooler may be eligible to attend the TLC preschool, half-days Friday at Pembroke Hill School.
■The Pembroke/Chichester Democrats’ candidate forums scheduled for April 22 and May 20 have been postponed. More information on those events will be forthcoming.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Do you have any hand sanitizer? The Pittsfield Police Department is in need of additional sanitizer. If you have some to spare, please bring it to the department and leave it outside the back door.
■The PYW Pantry hours have been adjusted for the next few weeks in order to accommodate families that are already out and about picking up meals and supplies at the school. The PYW Pantry will be open on Thursdays from 12 to -3 p.m. for the next few weeks. As always, if you have any special requests please reach out to Zach or Paula at 435-8272 or info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■A call to all veterans: show the people of Pittsfield your pride by joining in the Memorial Day parade on May 30. No matter what era you served in, what service you joined, or what town you live in, come be recognized for your service to this great nation. For further information contact Selectman LeDuc at 470-6942 (cell) or 435-8770 (home).
■Dogs must be licensed by May 1 each year under State Law RSA 466:1. Fee is $9 for unaltered, $6.50 for neutered/spayed, $2 for first dog with an owner over 65 and $20 for a group license of five or more. There are three ways to license: 1) Call the town hall and make an appointment with the town clerk, 2) online through pittsfieldnh.gov and 3) by mail. All licenses require a current rabies vaccination record. In the event your dog has passed away or you no longer own your dog, please notify the town clerk by phone at 435-6773, ext. 15 or by email at eanthony@pittsfieldnh.gov.
■The planning for the PHS All Class Reunion in July is underway. We are looking for one member from each class to act as the key contact person for their classmates and inform them about the reunion. If interested, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com for more information. Our next online meeting is April 20 at 6 p.m.
■Pittsfield Youth Baseball Assoc is holding a raffle. Cash prizes are $1,000 (first place), $750 (second place) and $500 (third place). PYBA is only selling 1,000 tickets and three of them will be winners of cash! PYBA players will soon be getting tickets to sell and are $10 each. Drawing will be held May 17 at 6 p.m.
■Save the date, July 11, 2020 for Old Home Day! The theme is “Red, White and Blue.” Interpret it however you would like to – lots of ideas to go with!
■BCEP transfer station will be accepting residential household trash only (max of four bags per trip) until further notice. During the COVID-19 crisis, recyclables will not be collected or processed and the following items will not be collected: construction debris, tires, batteries, propane tanks, electronics, scrap metal, furniture, mattresses/box springs, paint, waste and cooking oil, and antifreeze. The building will not be open to the general public. All trash drop off will take place under the roof normally used for construction and metal disposal.
■The PES PTO online Scholastic Book Fair will be held through Tuesday. Book purchases over $25 will qualify for free shipping to your home. Purchases under $25 or non-book items will be charged the regular shipping fee and also be shipped to your home. Visit scholastic.com/bf/pittsfieldelementaryschool. The PES PTO also has some free tote bags to for anyone who purchases anything during this online fair. The PTO will need families to email a copy of their order to pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org to be sure to have a bag set aside for them (please add your child’s homeroom teacher’s name to the body of the email so we can be sure the tote gets to you).
■Happy Birthday wishes to Rick Chase on Wednesday, and to Lee Miller, Matt Engelmann and Fred Holmes on Saturday. I hope you enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com