■The Andover Libraries are beginning to reopen by providing curbside delivery of books, audiobooks and DVDs. Patrons can check the online catalogs to see what is available (andovernhlibrary.weebly.com) and request titles by contacting the Andover Library (735-5333, andoverpl@comcast.net) or the East Andover Bachelder Library (735-5076, wablibrary@gmail.com). Staff will respond when the requested items are ready to be picked up. Books can be returned only during regular hours and both libraries request that no donations of used books be made during this time.
■Monthly Andover Community Coffeehouse will be held via Zoom on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. Participants can join through their computer or mobile device. Featured performers are the folk/Americana guitar-and banjo duo Old Horse, plus a handful of open mic performers, all performing from their homes. To request the Zoom link or for an open mic two-song spot, contact TheAndoverHub@gmail.com. This is a free event. This month’s sponsor is Windswept Farm in Andover, purveyor of organic vegetables.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■The Boscawen Public Library is back with curbside pickup; the inside of the library remains closed. Patrons can access the library’s online catalog to view all available items by going to boscawenpubliclibrary.org. Patrons can also email boscawenpl@gmail.com or call 753-8576 to request items 24 hours in advance. A library staff member will contact you with a pickup date. Patrons should call the library once they are in the parking lot and a staff member will deliver bagged items to you in your vehicle. When returning your items, please put them in the library drop box outside of the building. Curbside pickup hours are Monday and Wednesday from 2-5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Any updates can be found on the library Facebook page or website. Boscawen Public Library is happy to be back assisting patrons albeit, on reduced hours.
■Boscawen’s Summer Backpack Program is being extended through the summer to all children in Boscawen in grades K-12. Bag pickup will be every Thursday during the summer through the pending school start date. Bags can be picked up at the Town Municipal Office Building, 116 North Main Street, rear door at 10 a.m. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk and the bag will be placed inside. If you are interested in receiving a bag please contact Haley Dilts-Brown or Sarah Gerlack at 753-9188 ext. 311 or ext. 301. Please provide your child’s first and last name. Contributions to the backpack program with a food donation are welcome. More information is available at the Human Services Office at townofboscawen.org. For monetary donations, please send checks to 116 N. Main St., Boscawen, NH 03303, ATTN: Backpack Program.
■Town Municipal Office guidelines have been updated. Please go to the town’s website, townofboscawen.org, for specific details.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■The Canterbury Farmers Market will be open Wednesday from 4-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Elkins Public Library. The market will be held every Wednesday (unless there are thunderstorms) until Sept. 30. There will be live music by Jordan Tyrrell-Wysocki and Matt Jenson. To address COVID-19 safety issues, the market will have a curbside pickup. Customers will be encouraged to use hand sanitizer before entering the market, numbers of customers coming in at any one time will be monitored to avoid crowding, prepared food must be taken off site to eat, customers are asked to send minimal family members and children must be kept with parents/guardians at all times. No pets are allowed. Market tokens will still be sold and sanitized beforehand. See canterburyfarmersmarket.com for more details.
■Canterbury United Community Church Pastor Sara Rossig has been ringing church bells every evening in recognition of essential workers, healthcare workers and those dealing with pain due to COVID-19. Those wishing to join are invited to make noise with instruments or kitchen items. This is followed by 2 minutes of silence for reflection. All are welcome either in cars or spaced on the green by the church.
■Canterbury Citizens for Democracy invite anyone to join them at the Town Center on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. to stand in solidarity with communities of color and hope for change at this time in the nation’s history. Contact Doris Hampton at 783-4418 with questions.
■The Elkins Public Library programming is now virtual. See elkinspubilclibrary.org for links to YouTube for stories read by Mrs. Baker for Story Hour, Jumping Beans or Rock and Read. Various book groups are also connecting virtually. Friends of Elkins Public Library are looking for ideas for a Friends logo design. Contact marymaccoy@myfairpoint.net with inquiries or designs.
■The Canterbury Country Store can pre-bag and deliver orders of groceries thanks to local volunteers. There is a minimum order of $20. Please call ahead for home delivery, allowing 24 hours notice if possible. Call 783-9933 or visit canterburycountrystore.com.
■Petals in the Pines will be opening Monday with a new Tale Trail for families, plus trail hikes and garden walks geared to adults. Visit petalsinthepines.com for more details or call Donna at 783-0220.
■Canterbury Shaker Village grounds are open and weekend outdoor tours will start on July 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit shakers.org for more information.
■Loudon Food Pantry is serving Canterbury residents. Check out the food pantry website for a list of critically-needed donations. Food parcels are given out to recipients in their car. Call Sue at 724-9731 or see loudonfoodpantry.org.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■The library is still closed until further notice but the book return bin is taking returns on a schedule. Please stay tuned to the Salisbury Free Library’s webpage at salisburyfreelibrary.worpress.com or their facebook page for updates. Every other week the book drop will be open to drop off books and other materials you may have borrowed from the library. It will be open through June 18.
■The Salisbury Farmers Market will have its opening day on June 22 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 645 Old Turnpike Road and the schedule will be every Monday except holidays throughout the summer until Augusts’ end.
■There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the town hall at 645 Old Turnpike Road on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Masks are required during blood donation process. Register for an appointment ahead of time by visiting redcrossblood.org, by using the Donor app or calling 1-800-red-cross . Use sponsor code SALISBURYNH .
■ Property Tax Payments can be mailed or dropped off at the drop box at the Town Offices. Questions please email at tcsalisbury@yahoo.com
■For business regarding the Building Inspector please email Chuck Bodien at cbodien@tds.netBuilding permits and other documentation can be dropped off at the Academy Hall or mailed in to PO Box 214. If you are submitting completed projects, please email photos.
■ June Vehicle Renewal Registration information were mailed to those who need to renew in June, please follow the directions on the letter enclosed and the town clerk will mail your new stickers and registration to you; this only covers Vehicles previously registered in Salisbury, not new vehicles or Vehicles of new residents. For more information, email tclerksalisbury@gmail.com , call 648- 6322 or fax 648-6658.
■Fire permits; if you are looking to obtain a burn permit that is seasonal (Class 1 or Class 2) you may fill one out on the NH 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.
■The Town Transfer station will be open at their regular day and time. Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Swap Shop at the Transfer station will be closed until further notice.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The Webster Food Pantry is open the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8. Donations can be left at the Webster Police Department, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
■The Webster Free Public Library has resumed curbside pickup for library card holders. This includes magazines. Visit webster-nh.gov/webster-free-public-library for more information.
■The Webster Planning Board will hold a virtual public hearin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Webster Town Hall, 945 Battle Street. The public can make any comments related to a proposal by Eversource Energy to trim and remove trees and brush on the following scenic roads in Webster: Bashan Hollow Road and Gerrish Road. Public access is available via telephone. Call 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID is 892 7257 4442. Password is 417580.
■The Webster Historical Society will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com