■St. John the Baptist Church will hold its Monthly Market on Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall, 10 School St. The market will also be open May 2 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
■Spring cleanup bags will be picked up every week from until May 20. After that date it will only be the first and third weeks of each month until Nov. 1.
■Applications for the Joyce J. Welch Memorial Science Scholarship Fund are available at the Pembroke Academy counseling department. The scholarship recognizes future leaders in the field of biology and preventive healthcare with two $3,000 scholarships for graduates who are attending a two- or four-year college program. For more information, contact the PA counseling department. This scholarship was established in hopes that students will follow Joyce’s path who was a resident of Allenstown, 1970 graduate of Pembroke Academy and valedictorian of her graduating class.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Chichester Town Library now has Hoopla, a digital media service which will provide streaming, audio books, music, video and ebooks to patrons. Funds were received from a grant from the American Library Association. Call the library to sign up for this service. It is also National Poetry Month. The library has set up a display of poetry books for your reading pleasure. The library welcomes library trustee alternates Carolee Davison and Linda Fisher for one-year terms.
■The Chichester Old Home Day Committee will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Check the Chichester Old Home Day website for the location.
■Chichester residents are urged to give blood on Thursday from 2-7 p.m. at the Arthur Colby Safety Center at 8 Cooper St. in Loudon. Appointments are needed. Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
■The BCEP Solid Waste District has hired John Keane as its new administrator. Chichester is looking for budget members for the district. If interested, let the selectmen’s office know. On Thursday at 6 p.m. there will be a four-town monthly meeting at the facility.
■Do you love the Boston Red Sox? On Thursday at 6:30 p.m., the Chichester Library will present the ultimate Red Sox experience over Zoom. Author Marty Gitlin, an award winning sports journalist, will bring his new book to life in a one-hour presentation of the entire history of the Boston Red Sox using photos and exciting game highlights. Contact the library via email so the staff can send you the link.
■Dog licenses for 2021 are due by Friday. To avoid a knock on your door by the Chichester Police Department for unlicensed dogs, stop in and see Bonnie, acting town clerk, with the proper rabies certificate.
■Chichester parents of Title I students in grades 1-3 were contacted regarding a survey about the Title I summer program. Return the survey by Friday. Contact Laurie Jaquith at 798-5651 ext. 443.
■The Chichester supervisors of the checklist will be in session on Saturday at Town Hall between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. New Hampshire law requires that the supervisor of the checklist must verify the checklist every 10 years. Any person on the checklist who has not voted in the past four years must register to vote again to remain on the checklist. Letters will be sent to voters who must re-register. On Saturday you can register to be a new voter, make any corrections and change political affiliations.
■National School Principal Day is Saturday. If you see Chichester Principal Jessica Richardson and assistant principals Amy Binder and Ruth Bidwell this week, give them a thank you for the dedicated work they do every day. Marston School Bus Transportation also deserves a big round of applause for the many the company has served Chichester. Saturday is also Give Thanks to School Bus Drivers Day.
■Spring turkey hunting season starts Saturday. Residents are urged to wear bright colors while hiking.
■Flower planters are up for adoption for the summer along Maine Street. To adopt a planter, call Lucille at 798-5709.
■The Chichester Police Association maintains the flags on Main Street. Fifteen flags need to be replaced because of wear and tear. Donations can be made to the Chichester Police Association at 54 Main St., Chichester, NH 03258.
■Chichester Police Officer Irving has resigned to take on new endeavors. Officer Amone has returned to the Chichester Police Department to fill the void left by Officer Irving.
■The Central Region Planning Commission has accepted the following Chichester residents to the commission: Stanley Brehm, Richard Bouchard and Keven Mara. The Transportation Advisory Commission accepted Richard Moore and Stanley Brehm as members. Thank you to all who volunteer their time.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■The Old Meeting House will be open Sunday for you to come and see all the updates that have been happening. Come anytime from 2-4 p.m. You won’t be disappointed.
■School vacation week is this week. Have a great week, kids!
■In honor of Earth Day 2021, please volunteer to pick up roadside litter now through Tuesday. Blue bags, gloves, evergreen saplings and sign ups will be in the Town Office and library lobby. Text the road agent at 545-4302 and Scott Elliot will collect your blue bags. Email questions to alisonparodi@metrocast.net. Thank you, from the Town of Epsom and the Conservation Commission.
■The planning board meeting will be on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact the Town Office for the link.
■The supervisors of the checklist will meet from 6:30-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Town Office and Saturday from 10-10:30 a.m. at the library to approve additions, deletions, change of name, address or other corrections to the checklist. New voters can register as well.
■New Hampshire state law requires that all dogs are four months or older be licensed each year by April 30. Dog licenses must be renewed by Friday. A $1 late fee will be charged each month beginning in June. You can register your pup online or in-person at the Town Office. Town Office hours are Mondays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
■Epsom Public Library is open for curbside pick up only Monday through Thursday from 1-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
■Happy birthday wishes to Greg Martin on Tuesday; Laureen Howard, Sandy Osborne, Helen Shoppmeyer and Bob Tocci on Wednesday; “Aunt” Rose Kimball on Thursday; Sheri Zawaszi, Marissa Letendre and Randy Severance on Friday! May you all have wonderful celebrations!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke Town Library Recipe Swap will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Share your recipes with others. There are two ways to participate: in-person (masks required) or online. Space is limited and registration is required. Email the library at pembrokenhtownlibrary@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
■Applications for the Joyce J. Welch Memorial Science Scholarship are available through the Pembroke Academy counseling department. The scholarship recognizes future leaders in the field of biology and preventive health care with two $3,000 scholarships to PA graduates who are attending a two- or four-year college program.
■SAU 53 Preschool Screening Day will be held to enroll children in the preschool program for the 2021-22 school year. If you live in Pembroke, Allenstown, Chichester or Epsom your child may be eligible to attend a half-day preschool two or three days a week. Screenings will be conducted on June 7 between 8-10 a.m. To register for a screening time, please contact Paula Dyrkacz at 485-9000 ext. 4248 or pdyrkacz@sau53.org.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The PMHS Tuition Study Committee invites all community members to a community forum on May 8 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Pittsfield Middle High School lecture hall. The purpose of the forum is for the tuition study committee to present information and seek input. Masks and social distancing will be required.
■Pittsfield Youth Baseball/Softball Association would like to invite you to join in a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast on May 9. Let PYBA board members do the cooking for you and your family. Bring a blanket to picnic out on the fields and enjoy homemade pancakes and real local maple syrup! Please purchase tickets in advance for the event so PYBA can plan out how many pancakes to cook. Tickets will sell out fast! Tickets are available at pybamothersday.eventbrite.com.
■Do you have a policeman, fireman or someone in the military that you would like to recognize? The Peterson-Cram American Legion Post 75 will be holding a “Field of Honor” to recognize all these heroes. Each flag will have a ribbon on top to symbolize the service of the person being recognized – blue for police, red for fire and white for military. Each flag and ribbon is $3 and will fly from May 16-June 1 in front of the Pittsfield Police Department. All proceeds will go towards a scholarship for a graduating Pittsfield Middle High School student. To purchase a flag for someone special, contact Mickey Vien at 540-0296, Gerard LeDuc at 470-6942 or Mike Cabral at 866-1742. Checks may be made payable to American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75.
■A 4-H Community Service Project, led by Jeremiah Chapman, is requesting donations that benefit folks who utilize Meals on Wheels. Items requested are: size 9 or 10 manila envelopes, books, birthday cards, stamps, puzzle books (preferably word searches and crosswords), individually wrapped snacks, coffee, tea, baskets of any size and small gift items (such as pens and pads of paper). Donations may be dropped off at the Josiah Carpenter Library until June 1.
■The Pittsfield Early Childhood Collaborative (ECC) is a group of Pittsfield organizations that work together to support young children and their families. The ECC maintains two small, free libraries inside the Danis and Bell Brothers laundromats. The libraries have children’s books and simple toys that families can use inside the laundromat or take home for free. If you would like to donate, please bring your donations to the Josiah Carpenter Library.
■Sadly, it has been decided to postpone the PHS All-Class Reunion until the summer of 2022. Although we are making great gains in conquering the pandemic, it was thought that most people would be reluctant to make plans for travel and it would limit the number of people attending. See you in 2022!
■The beautiful hanging flower baskets are coming. If you would like to contribute, please make checks payable to Pittsfield Hanging Basket Flower Fund and mail to Donna Keeley, c/o Citizen Bank Flower Fund, 256 True Rd., Pittsfield 03263. Thank you for your support!
■The Pittsfield Historical Society is conducting its annual membership drive and would like you to join. Membership dues support the infrastructure of the society and help pay for the office supplies, heat, water, insurance and lights. Dues also ensure that there are funds to participate in programs such as NH Humanities on the Go, which provide speakers on programming topics. Please visit the Pittsfield Historical Society website at pittsfieldhistory.com to view the information.
■ Established by the former owners of Globe Manufacturing Company, the Globe Community Fund is administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The fund’s purpose is to enhance community wellbeing 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 Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for a new museum and headquarters. A commemorative garden on the museum grounds is being worked on. Buy a brick 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.
■PYW has been open for several weeks and things have been going great! Program activities will continue to look different, but youth will continue having fun while staying safe and healthy! Programs will be scheduled monthly and each day will have an organized activity, or youth may choose an activity of their liking. Each afternoon a snack and drink will be provided. Masks will need to be worn in the building at all times except when eating. Currently, youth are not required to register ahead of time for each day of programming, but that may need to be implemented due to space regulations. Membership and program fees for the 2021 school year will be waived to insure all youth will have the opportunity to participate in PYW activities! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 435-8272 or visit pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■Happy birthday wishes to Tracy Demers on Sunday, to Greg Martin on Tuesday and to Aunt Rose Kimball on Thursday. A very special happy birthday wish to my nephew, Nathan Fries, on Monday. I hope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com