■Canterbury Shaker Village was awarded a $60,000, 3-year grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further the Village’s mission to preserve the 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers and to provide a place for learning, reflection and renewal. Support from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation will be used over the next three years to cover operations of the Village, including maintaining its National Historic Landmark buildings. Trail maps of the Village’s nearly 700 acres of grounds, trails and gardens are planned for 2021, along with new outdoor concert events!
Rachel Baker
bakercompany4@gmail.com
■The Planning Board will meet at Academy Hall on Monday at 7 p.m.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Academy Hall. The public is welcome.
■The Supervisor’s of the Checklist will meet on Friday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■The Budget Committee will meet at Academy Hall on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.
■The ice rink located at the Maplewood ball field is now open and ready for ice skating. Hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please enter and exit the ice rink only at the box step area to avoid cutting the liner with your skates. Thank you to everyone on the recreation committee for putting in the hard work to get the rink set up and ready for winter fun!
■The Transfer Station is open Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Swap Shop is open. Please do not congregate at the Transfer Station. Keep a 6-foot distance to protect all citizens and staff.
■January 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. If you cannot access these services online, contact the town clerk’s office by phone (648-6322) 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.
■The town clerk has entered all dog licenses into the new software for town clerk records. All unlicensed dogs are going to be entered into the system. There will not be any late fees or fines levied for 2020, however, you should still license your dog(s) if you still haven’t. Notices will be mailed out once all unregistered dogs have been entered into the software. Starting in June, with the help of the Sheriff’s Department, deputies may begin visiting people’s houses to collect the fee for those unregistered dogs. If you have any questions about the law, visit gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/xlv/466/466-mrg.htm, email tclerksalisbury@gmail.com or call 648-6322. Cost to register spayed/neutered dogs is $6.50 each. Dogs that are not spayed/neutered are $9 each. Any resident over 65 only pays $2 for their first license and full price for any additional dogs. The town clerk will not respond to any messages through Facebook Messenger.
■Library hours for pick-up and delivery are Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 1-7 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.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The library is open again, but if you prefer not to come into the library, porch pick-ups hours are Mondays from 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
■The Town of Webster has an opening for a part-time finance officer in the Select Board Office. This person reports directly to the town administrator and is responsible for accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and to assist the town administrator in the preparation of financial reports and the annual budget. The successful applicant will be skilled in the use of Excel and standard office software and technology. AccuFund accounting knowledge is preferred and municipal accounting background is a must. Approximately 15 hours a week. Salary will depend on applicant qualifications with a range of $25-30/hour, depending on experience. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Dana Hadley, Town Administrator, Town of Webster, 945 Battle St., Webster, N.H. 03303 or email at townadmin@webster-nh.gov. This position will remain open until filled.
■The Webster Food Pantry is open to any Webster resident in need. The pantry is located in the parish house of the Webster Congregational Church, located at 1011 Long Street. The pantry is open from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month and anytime by appointment. Call 568-2526 for more information. Donations to the food pantry are still being accepted at the Public Safety Building.
■The Webster Police Department reminds people that there are no four-wheeler or side-by-side trails in Webster. They are not allowed under the power lines. There are designated snowmobile trails in town, but wheeled vehicles are not allowed on them.
■The next meeting of the Webster Energy Committee will be on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome.
■The Pillsbury Lake Village District monthly meeting will be on Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Please visit pillsburylake.com for more information.
Nancy Picthall-French
webstertowncrier@gmail.com