■Allenstown Public Library is offering Allenstown residents without a library card access to ebooks and e-audiobooks. Library card sign-ups can also be done remotely. Message the library on Facebook or email allenstownlib@comcast.net. Provide your full name, address, phone number and email. The library will respond as quickly as possible with a library card number that can be used immediately to access books on OverDrive and Libby.
■Dog licensing is due Thursday. All license renewals for dogs and motor vehicles, as well as vital record requests, tax payments, transfer station payments, etc., can be done online at allenstownnh.gov. The Town Clerk will be continually monitoring email and replying as soon as possible to all emails and voicemails. All online transactions will be processed and mailed daily.
■St. John the Baptist Church will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone wishing to spend some quiet time there.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■If COVID-19 has impacted your income and ability to buy food, the Epsom Pantry is here to help. No need to sign up! The pantry is providing food on an emergency basis to anyone in need. Stop in on Wednesdays between noon and 2 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 736-4024 or 724-4006 if you have urgent needs. The pantry is still in need of hamburger helper, ramen cups, noodle packets, and halo or other small oranges. Thank you very much to everyone that has contributed! You are all so fabulous!
■Happy birthday shout outs this week to Greg Martin, Bob Tocci, Sandy Osborne, Laureen Howard, Randy Severance, Marissa Letendre and Darcy Mantel! Celebrate all week and enjoy!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Although the Pembroke Town Library building is closed to the public, its E-Library is open at pembroke-nh.com/library. Contact pembrokenhtownlibrary@gmail.com for login instructions. Ms. Marie is on YouTube (search Marie Mehegan) for virtual sing-a-longs and story times. Read Shanna Gagne’s book recommendations on the library Facebook page at facebook.com/PembrokeTownLibrary. Follow the Facebook page for the latest information about the Pembroke Town Library.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The PYW Pantry hours have been adjusted for the next few weeks in order to accommodate families that are already picking up meals and supplies at the school. The PYW Pantry will be open on Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. for the next few weeks. If you have any special requests please feel free to 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! Come join the Memorial Day parade on May 30 in Pittsfield. No matter what era you served in, what service you joined or what town you live in, come join the parade so the whole town can show how proud we are of your service to this great nation. Contact Selectman LeDuc at 470-6942 (cell) or 435-8770 (home) for more information.
■Dogs must be licensed by May 1 each year under State Law RSA 466:1. Fee is $9 for unaltered dogs, $6.50 for neutered/spayed dog, $2.00 for the first dog with an owner over 65 or $20 for a group license of five or more dogs. All licenses require a current rabies vaccination record. There are three ways to license your dog(s): online through pittsfieldnh.gov, drop off payment and the names of the dogs you want to register in the drop slot to the right of the town hall door, or by mail. In the event your dog has passed away or you no longer own your dog, please notify the town clerk at 435-6773 ext. 15 or by email at eanthony@pittsfieldnh.gov. If you have any questions please contact the town clerk.
■Planning for the PHS All Class Reunion in July is underway. One member from each class is needed to act as the Key Contact person to contact their own classmates and inform them about the reunion. If interested, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com for more information.
■Save the date, July 11, for Old Home Day! The theme is “Red, White, & Blue.” Interpret it however you would like to – there are lots of ideas to go with!
■This week is the last call for vendors to sign up for the Barnstead Farmers’ Market. The market is specifically seeking coffee and gluten free vendors. Please visit barnsteadfarmersmarket.club for more information. Options include full and half season, new vendor special $100 for full season only, and the Barnstead Farmers Co-op and Store. Deadline to sign up is Friday.
■B.C.E.P. is accepting glass for recycling. Bins will be located in front of the dumpsters currently in use. All other recyclables can be placed in the trash unless you have space to store them until the pandemic is over. Limit four bags of trash per trip.
■Happy birthday wishes to my nephew Nathan Fries today, to Greg Martin on Monday and Aunt Rose Kimball on Wednesday. I hope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com