■The Canterbury Town Clerk-Tax Collector’s Office is open to walk-in service Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 12 to 7 p.m. Residents are asked to continue utilizing the drop box outside the building to drop off payments or use the online option at canterbury-nh.org. Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while visiting the office. Call 783-0153 with questions.
■The Elkins Public Library is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Curbside pickup is still available. There can be four patrons in the building at one time and appointments are necessary for families. Many of the reestablished groups and programs are now virtual. Call Sue LeClair at 783-4386 for Zoom links, library information or to make an appointment. Visit elkinspubliclibrary.org for program details.
■Masks are required by all entering the Transfer Station. Staff have spare masks for anyone who needs one.
■Canterbury Police reminds everyone to be safe as winter draws in. If walking on the roads, wear something reflective and carry a bright flashlight. Clear snow vehicle roofs (Jessica’s Law) and keep snow from properties off the roadways.
■Home for Christmas at Clough Tavern Farm, 23 Clough Tavern Road, will be from Nov. 27 through Dec. 6. Over 50 New Hampshire artisans have products in a historic old farm house with five rooms full of locally-made gifts for Christmas. Call or text 731-5574, or email twosistersgarlic@gmail.com to reserve small group shopping or for more information.
■The Canterbury Energy Committee can help residents get and learn about a Kill-o-Watt Meter. It is a simple device that plugs into a wall outlet and then can be plugged in any regular electric cord to learn how much energy any electrical item uses. It is a great way to plan the steps needed to increase home energy efficiency and reduce costly electric bills. Contact Jeff Beltramo at jbeltramo66@gmail.com.
■The Canterbury Historical Society is creating a COVID-19 recollections archive. Please send journal submissions to cantebury.nh.historicalsociety@gmail.com. Please your name, address and information about the location of any photos attached to assist in archiving this material.
■The trails at Church in the Woods, 92 Foster Road are open for walking, hiking and reflection. See kairosearth.org for more information.
■Canterbury Shaker Village grounds are open for walking and hiking during the fall. Visitors can also arrange for privately guided tours for between 2-10 people. The Village Store is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. During December, there will be a Magic Journey through the North Shop Barn. More details later.See shakers.org for details.
■Canterbury United Community Church Pastor Sara Rossig has been ringing church bells for 2 minutes every evening at 6 p.m., followed by 2 minutes of silence for reflection. All are welcome to come and reflect.
■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.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■The Salisbury PTG is kicking off its annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser. The wreaths are handmade and decorated to your liking. Orders are due on Thursday and will be processed the week before Thanksgiving. Order forms went home in your child’s school folder last week and were also emailed by Mrs. Wheeler. If you do not have a student and would like to order a wreath, please email Jen Hoyt at jimjen505@tds.net or call 648-2260.
■Library hours for pick-up and delivery are Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 1 to 7 p.m.,Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Story time is live on Facebook on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. The library also offers genealogy resources Ancestry and Heritage Quest to patrons for free. To access Ancestry, just log into your patron account and there is a link on the sidebar after you log in. For Heritage, contact the library for login information. Visit salisburyfreelibrary.wordpress.com or the library Facebook page for the updates on reopening, links to virtual programming and events, eBook and audiobook collections, and other digital resources. All you need to get started is a library card. If you don’t have one, the library staff and set one up via phone or email. Interlibrary loan is back, but please allow an extra week for delivery as there are quarantine procedures in place to make sure materials are handled safely.
■November vehicle renewal registration information has been mailed to those who need to renew. Please follow the directions in 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. Online vehicle registration for renewals and dog licensing is now live. See the town’s website under the department of the town clerk for that information. If you cannot access these services online contact the Town Clerk’s office by phone (648-6322), fax (648-6658) or email (tclerksalisbury@gmail.com) for questions about vehicle registration renewals or dog licenses. For new vehicles, marriage licenses and vital records, please email the town clerk and request an appointment.
■For information regarding the election results for the Town of Salisbury, visit salisburynh.org.
■The SES PTG, MVMS PTO and MUBO would like to thank Brett and Lisa Walker and the volunteer cast of the Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail. They raised over $23,000 for the three charity groups which benefit our public school students greatly! Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the haunt!
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■A special thank you to all the workers at the polls on Tuesday who braved the cold temperatures, inside and outside the building. From our town clerk, moderator, supervisors of the checklist, ballot clerks and all the other volunteers, the election ran smoothly because of the advanced planning and the willingness of everyone to work together for Webster. Another thank you to the voters of Webster who came out on a cold and blustery day to cast their votes. It was a pleasure to see each of you.
■Please don’t forget the Webster Food Pantry as the temperatures plunge. During the pandemic, donations of food are discouraged because of the difficulty keeping cans and boxes sanitized. Gift cards to local grocery stores and chains are welcome. If you do decide to donate a gift card, please be sure to include the gift card receipt. Cards can be left at the Police Department in the Safety Building.
■While the town clerk has moved back to the Town Hall, she is asking that you either mail in your motor vehicle renewals or leave them in the dropbox outside Town Hall where they will be processed and returned to you.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com