■The Allenstown School Board will hold two public forums to present information and seek input from the public on the proposed new school/building renovation. The first public forum will be in-person on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Armand R. Dupont School Gymnasium. Masks and social distancing will be in place. The second forum will take place via Webex on Thursday at 6 p.m. To join the meeting remotely, go to sau53.webex.com/asu53/i.php?MTID=8aebaf54.
■The Knights of Columbus will host a take-out supper on Saturday at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall at 5 p.m. This week’s meal is ziti with salad and garlic bread.
■St. John the Baptist Church is offering breads of all kinds, some veggies, and more on the first weekend of every month. Food is free and available to anyone. A variety of breads will probably be a staple, but the rest will be a surprise. Come to the Parish Hall on Dec. 5 from 3:30-5 p.m. and Dec. 6 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in volunteering, people are needed to pick up the items and man the tables. Call 485-3113 if you are interested.
■The Town of Allenstown 2020 Holiday Assistance Program will once again provide children’s gifts and holiday meals to those in need this holiday season. For more information, please contact Trish Caruso at 485-4276 ext. 110 or pcaruso@allenstownnh.gov.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■On Sunday, everyone is invited to stop by and visit the Chichester Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in the park across the street in the Town Hall parking area. Refreshments will be served. Come see what has been accumulated in 50 years!
■The Town of Chichester Cemetery Board of Trustees is accepting bids for the maintenance and care of the town’s cemeteries for 2021. Bid specifications are available at the Selectmen’s office. Sealed bids must be submitted before Nov. 30 in the Selectmen’s office, Attn: Cemetery Trustees, 54 Main Street, Chichester, NH 03258. Bidders may contact Cemetery Trustees regarding any questions about the position. Call Fred Shaw (798-5543) or Ruth Hammen (798-5825). The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Bid award may not be solely based upon price, but shall be chosen in a manner found to be in the best interest of the town.
■On Tuesday, the Chichester Historical Society will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the museum
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Grange Town Hall
■The Chichester School Board will meet at the school on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Check the school board website for the agenda.
■The Chichester Planning Board will meet via Zoom or conference call on Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to address a subdivision request from Acorn Creek Properties, Dover Rd. Call Kristy Willey at 798-5350 ext. 201 for conference access information.
■On Thursday, the Chichester Heritage Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. The commission has openings for three new members. Some commission goals are to continue the beautification projects along Historic Main Street, including the maintenance of the stone planter at the library, the flower barrels at the beginning and end of Main Street and upkeep of the Green Space and plants around the gazebo. Seasonal efforts are placing candles at the Grange for the holidays; placing wreaths on all the public buildings and churches on Main Street. Efforts to preserve old buildings and identify scenic routes in town takes “people power.” Stop by the meeting this month or call Lucille Noel at 798-5709 for more information.
■BCEP will be closed on Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■A yard sale at the Curios Shop in the center of Dunbarton across from the town hall at Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help Save Our Shop.
■See more happenings in the Sunday Town Crier.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■ You can still sign up with the Food Pantry for your turkey dinner boxes. Please call the Food Pantry (736-4024) to reserve your meal. Meals can be picked up on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon.
■The Granite State Brotherhood MC Club will be organizing a Toy Drive for the Epsom area. More information to come!
■On Monday, the Board of Selectmen will be meeting at 6 p.m. A public hearing will follow at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Town Office. An agenda is online.
■A Budget Committee meeting will be on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Town Office.
■The ECS School Board will be meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
■On Wednesday, the Planning Board will be meeting via Zoom at 3:15 p.m., followed by a public hearing on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Contact the town for the link.
■On Thursday, the Conservation Commission is meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Town Office.
■The Epsom Public Library is open for curbside pick up only, Monday through Friday from 1-6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may sign up for any time that is available and convenient for you, however, please give library staff at least 24 hours notice. Call 736-9920 with questions.
■School pictures will be on Dec. 2. They will take place in the gym with social distancing. Instead of class photos, the class picture will be compiled electronically. A schedule will be set with times for remote families to also participate while remaining socially distant.
■Epsom Central School is continuing with the Backpack Program, supported by End 68 Hours of Hunger and numerous volunteers. The Backpack Program’s goal is to provide a weekend’s supply of food for students when school breakfast and lunch are unavailable. If your child could benefit from this program, contact school nurse Cynthia Learson at 736-9331 ext. 117 or clearson@sau53.org.
■Victory Workers 4-H Thanksgiving Pie Sale will be held at Mike’s Meats, 1009 Upper City Road in Pittsfield, on Nov. 25. All proceeds go to support educational 4H projects.
■Jitters Cafe is offering Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 until 11 a.m. Dine in or take out. Call 435-6222 for more information.
■Happy “85th” birthday to my wonderful father-in-law on Wednesday. Happy birthday to Carol Grainger and Sam Wasp on Thursday. May you all have wonderful celebrations.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■If you are a 501(c)(3), have you heard about the Globe Community Fund? Established by the former fourth-generation family owners of Globe Manufacturing Company in Pittsfield, the donor-advised fund is administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The fund’s purpose is to enhance community well-being with a focus on the towns of Pittsfield, Barnstead, Epsom, Northwood, Gilmanton and Chichester. For more information and an application, email the fund at GlobeCommunityFund@globefiresuits.com.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry through the First Congregational Church will be open on Tuesday with new guidelines in place for the time being. The pantry will be open from 9-11 a.m. Please call 435-7471 when you arrive in the parking lot. Clients will not be able to enter the church at this time. Weather permitting, staff will place your diapers and wipes in a bag with your name attached and place it on a table in the parking lot. If weather does not permit this, your products will be brought to you. Please use the parking lot off Chestnut Street. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to navigate through this pandemic.
■The First Congregational Church of Pittsfield’s Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry has seen an increase in numbers since reopening in June. Your help is needed to assist many young struggling families. Size 3, 4, 5 and 6 diapers, along with wipes, pull-ups and overnights are needed. To arrange for drop off, call the church at 435-7471. If you are able to help financially, please make checks out to FCC-Pittsfield and please note in the memo that it is for the Diaper Pantry. Checks can be mailed to First Congregational Church, attn: Diaper Pantry, 24 Main St., Pittsfield, NH 03263.
■The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church will hold its Christmas Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are knits, crafts, baked goods, the “Unique Boutique” and a silent auction. The auction ends when the fair ends at 2 p.m. Successful bidders will be notified then. There will not be a luncheon this year and there will be a limit of 50 people in the two sale rooms. Everyone must wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, socially distance and enter through the parking lot door on Chestnut Street. Exit only through the courtyard door. Bathrooms are not available. For more information, call the church office at 435-7471.
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will hold a Thanksgiving Pie/Bake Sale on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until the baked goods are gone!) at Mike’s Meat Shoppe at the corner of Route 28 and Upper City Road. A variety of pies and quickbreads will be available.
■Sign-ups for Secret Santa for Christmas 2020 have begun. This program provides Christmas assistance for residents of Pittsfield in need. Children must be 14 years of age or under, must be residents of Pittsfield and the parent or guardian that signs them up must have custody of the child. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 30. Call 435-6807 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to apply. Program provides toys and winter clothing, and is fully funded by donations from local individuals and businesses. If you would like to assist, donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing can be dropped off at the fire station at your convenience. Contact Kris at the fire station to coordinate a drop-off time. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Checks may be made payable to Pittsfield Secret Santa, PO Box 392, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for a new museum and headquarters. A commemorative garden on the museum grounds is being worked on. A “buy-a-brick” project affords an opportunity for people to buy a brick to honor yourself, loved ones, or whomever you wish to remember. The bricks will be sold for $100 each and may be engraved with three lines of 18 characters each for a 4-inch by 8-inch brick. Visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, please call 798-3984. You can also contact Larry Berkson at larryberkson@comcast.net.
■Pittsfield Historical Society 2021 calendars may be purchased at Town Hall or the Josiah Carpenter Library for $15 each. The theme of the calendar is “Before & After” – 28 pictures of old buildings in town and how they have changed. For more information, contact Fuzz Freese at 848-4488.
■The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment are switching their meeting weeks. The ZBA will meet the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. and the third Thursday of the month, if needed. The Planning Board will meet the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of month, if needed. Meeting information is posted at pittsfieldnh.gov, Town Hall and the Pittsfield Post Office. Questions may be directed to btheriault@pittsfieldnh.gov or 435-6773.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce sponsored Children’s Store has regrettably been cancelled this year.
■Happy birthday wishes to Edie St. George on Monday!
■Extra huge happy birthday wishes to my fabulous father-in-law, Leon Miller, on Wednesday and to my wonderful mother, Carol Grainger, on Thursday! Enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
■The Webster Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization did an excellent job organizing the 1st Annual Pumpkin Parade. There were lots of decorated pumpkins for everyone to see and enjoy.
■The next Webster Elementary School Parent Teacher Meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting.
■The Webster Conservation Commission is working with the Planning Board on a wetland and watershed quality protection project. Dan Moran, a member of the WCC, has produced a series of short videos highlighting the wetlands, vernal pools, swamps, marshes, rivers, and streams in Webster. These can be viewed on the WCC page on the town website.
■The Webster Congregational church thanks everyone who made their chicken barbecue dinner such a success. With the help of the Webster Fire Department the event brought in more money than was expected.
Dee Blake has volunteered to fill in for the vacant Select Board position until the March elections. This is the second year she has done this so if you see Dee, please thank her for her continued service to our town.
■If you have news of happenings in our town, please let the Webster Town Crier (email address below) know no later than Tuesday morning.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com