■There will be a virtual performance by Lindsey Schust and the Ragged Mt. Band on Sunday, Aug. 2, beginning at 6 p.m. via Zoom, presented by the Andover Historical Society. Based in Andover, the band performs a mix of traditional Americana, folk, country western, bluegrass and folk rock. Participants can contact treasurer@AndoverHistory.org to request the Zoom link to join the free event.
■The Andover Historical Society invites the public to participate in a “virtual” silent auction beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, and continuing on line until 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Auctioned off will be 50 items of local historical interest. To view the items or to place a bid, go to auctria.com/auction/oldtimefair2020 or AndoverHistory.org.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■New Hampshire primary day is fast approaching Sept. 8 and absentee ballots are scheduled to arrive at the Town Offices by the end of this month. To apply for one, go to townofboscawen.org and click on Absentee Ballot Application. For the September primary, you will need to check which party you are affiliated with. Contact the Town Offices at 753-9188 for more information.
■Take part in naming the new Town Forest! The Boscawen Conservation Commission is excited to announce the newly designated 375 acre town forest located across from Marshall’s Firearms on Route 3. Submit your suggestions by Sept. 10 to Kearsten O’Brien at 753-9188 ext. 321 or kobrien@townofboscawen.org. Entries will be submitted to the Conservation Commission that will select five names and students at the elementary school will pick the new name.
■Effective Sept. 9, the Boscawen Transfer Station is accepting check and credit card payments only. This action is being taken due to health and safety concerns regarding cash handling and for the convenience of residents. Fees for credit cards will be waived for the first year.
■Appointments to visit the Boscawen Public Library are open to patrons. Times are limited and restrictions apply. The library hours are Monday to Thursday from 12 to 5 p.m. Masks are required to be worn. Curbside pickup is encouraged. Please call the library at 753-8576 for more information.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■The Elkins Public Library is reopening. Hours will be Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Please note that the library will be closed in the middle of the day from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for extra cleaning. Masks are required and only four people will be allowed in the building at any one time. Family visits will be by appointment only. Curbside pickup is still available. Call 783-4386 for more information or visit elkinspubliclibrary.org. The library also has passes for Petals in the Pines.
■The Canterbury Farmers Market will be open Wednesday from 4 to 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. Mark Hopkins and his friends will be playing traditional folk music live this week. To address COVID-19 safety issues, the market will have a curbside pickup and take other precautions. 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 at 7 p.m. in recognition of essential workers, healthcare workers and those dealing with pain due to COVID-19. 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 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.
■Canterbury Shaker Village grounds are open and weekend outdoor tours are available at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Masks are expected and social distancing will be observed. Please come 5 minutes early. Also, this is the last week of Sunday concerts from 4 to 5 p.m. Socially distanced seating is available on a first come first served basis. Visit shakers.org. Save the date for the annual auction and picnic on Aug. 29. Visit shakers.org for further details.
■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
■Application for absentee ballots for the Sept. 8 and Nov. 3 elections are available for downloading at sos.nh.gov and salisburynh.org. If you are unable to access online, call the Town Clerk’s office at 648-6322. If your reason for requesting the form is due to COVID-19 concerns, under Section II choose “I am unable to vote in person due to concern for the novel coronavirus (COVID 19).” Mail the form to the Town Clerk, PO Box 2 Salisbury, NH 03268. Please do not delay.
■Town Clerk office hours are Mondays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday’s from 3:30-8:30 p.m. No indoor business is being conducted. Just honk and Jim will be out to gather your information. Vehicle registration renewals are encouraged to be done online, through the mail or drop box. Please note that registrations received via mail and online, as well as calls and emails, will be processed on the Town Clerk’s regular business days.
■The library is still closed until further notice but the book return bin is taking returns on a schedule and there are curbside pickup and delivery options. Please stay tuned to the Salisbury Free Library’s website (salisburyfreelibrary.worpress.com) or its Facebook page for updates. Every other week the book drop will be open to drop off books and other borrowed materials. The library building will be remaining closed to the public at this time. Please do not use the curbside pickup bin to return materials when you are picking items up.
■The Salisbury Farmers Market will be open every Monday until the end of August from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Town Hall, 645 Old Turnpike Road.
■If you are looking to obtain a burn permit that is seasonal 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..
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■“Something Old, Something New” is the theme of Webster Old Home Day. Old Home Day will be different, but doable, with activities taking place Aug. 9 to 15 in your backyards and in your neighbor’s yard. People are asked to sign up to do yard art. Build some yard art in your front yard that people can drive by and check out – this is Webster’s new version of a parade! So far 10 families have signed up, but more would be welcome! Activity bags are being put together and will be delivered to those Webster residents who sign up. One bag per family. Message Webster Oldhomeday through Facebook with your address. Please sign up by Aug. 5 for a bag. A story walk and scavenger hunt is also being created. Everyone is encouraged to share their “New Old Home Day” activities on Facebook.
■The absentee ballot application has been updated to allow voters to request an absentee ballot for both the state primary and general elections on the same form. Also note that all voters can request to vote absentee if they are concerned about going to the polls due to COVID-19. Go to sos.nh.gov/VotingEmergency.aspx for more information.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com