■The library is closed to the public and is not circulating physical media, but is offering services online and Wi-Fi can still be accessed from the parking lot or lawn. Some online resources are: NH Downloadable E-books and Audio books (nh.overdrive.com or through the Libby app), Hoopla Digital (hoopladigital.com, up to five items for month with your 14 digit library card number) and Tumble Books (online children’s book databases available for free until at least Aug. 31, direct link through library Online Children’s Resources page). Visit salisburyfreelibrary.wordpress.com for a full list of resources and up-to-date information. Library staff can be reached by phone (648-2278) Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for library card sign ups and assistance with downloadable books (hours subject to change). If you have books or other items currently out, please keep them at home until the library reopens. The book drop is sealed, and we have turned off all notices of due dates.
■There is a food pantry bin outside the Salisbury Free Library for those in need. You may donate non-perishable foods (preferable canned goods that bear can’t smell) and take what you need. Neighbors helping neighbors is the Salisbury way. We will get through this together Salisbury!
■Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen in Franklin has suspended dinners until further notice but is open every Monday and Thursday night from 4-5 p.m. to get bags of food. People can come up the ramp on the side of the building. Only two people were allowed inside at a time. The kitchen is located at 206 Central Street in Franklin. If you would like to help out with this cause or donate in please call 934-2346.
■The Town Wide Yard Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library has been postponed until further notice.
■All Town Hall activities are suspended until further notice.
■The Town Offices (which includes the town clerk and the tax collector) will be closed to the public until further notice and only accessible through phone calls and emails. Property tax payments, vehicle registrations and renewals, and vital record requests can all be done through the mail or online. Payments and documentation can be mailed to: Office of the Town Clerk, P.O. Box 2, Salisbury, NH 03268. Email tcsalisbury@gmail.com or call 648-6322 with questions. Fax requests to 648-6658.
■For business with the Building Inspector please email Chuck Bodien at cbodien@tds.net. Building permits and other documentation can be dropped off at the Academy Hall or mailed in to Salisbury PO Box 214. If you are submitting completed projects, please email photos.
■The town transfer station will be open on its regular days and times, Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember to practice social distancing. The Swap Shop at the transfer station will be closed until further notice.
■If you are looking to obtain a burn permit that is seasonal (Class 1 or Class 2) you may fill one out on the N.H. Division of Forest & Land’s website. Class 3 burn permits will need to be inspected by a fire warden, which are listed at salisburynh.org/forest-fire-wardens. Please make an appointment and remember to practice social distancing!
■Crossroads Country Store hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■A round of applause to our own Webster Police Department that called seniors in town to see if they needed anything. If you find that you need help with something, call the non-emergency number at 648-2200.
■If you are in need, visit the Webster Food Pantry. The pantry is open the first Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 p.m. The pantry is next to the Webster Congregational Church at 1101 Long Street. This is also open anytime by appointment. Call 568-2526. If you would like to make a donation, please mail checks to: Webster Food Pantry, 1011 Long Street, Webster, NH 03303. Monetary donations are going towards grocery store gift cards. In addition to food, the pantry will be providing cleaning supplies as well. Donations of cleaning supplies may be dropped off in the bin in the lobby of the Police Station, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m..
■If there was ever a time to step up to help our friends and neighbors, this is it. Let’s show we care about each other, and let’s show Webster Strong! Please make your donations today. Stay safe.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com