■Allenstown Town Hall will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
■St. John the Baptist Memorial Day Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at the St. John the Baptist’s Cemetery. In case of rain, the Mass will move to the Cemetery Chapel.
■The Allenstown Selectboard will hold its next meeting on June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall.
■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park of Route 28 onto Lavoie Drive.
■If there are any St. John the Baptist parishioners who would be interested in occasionally driving an elderly Hooksett couple to their appointments at the Concord Hospital, please call Fr. Cowley a t 485-3523.
■CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The month of May is recognized as Building Safety Month. Chichester’s building inspector is Everett Hodge, whose office is located at Town Hall and is available at 798-5350 ext. 4. Communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like fires, weather related events and structural collapse.
■The board of selectmen voted recently to remove the mask mandate at town buildings. Social distancing still applies when needed. Richard Bouchard was named the chairman of the board of selectmen for the year 2021-22. The board of selectmen has discontinued Zoom meetings. Tuesday’s meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in-person at Town Hall. The historical society will meet on Tuesday at the Main Street building at 9 a.m.
■Chichester residents are welcome to bring their faded, torn and tattered flags to the Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home in Epsom and place them in the donation box to the right of the main entrance. A flag retirement ceremony will be held in June.
■Chichester students are busy with year-end field trips this week. Eighth graders will be visiting Nature on Wheels on Tuesday through Thursday and will also hike Mount Major on Thursday. Sixth graders will be enjoying N.H. Climbing and Fitness on Tuesday and Chichester’s seniors at Pembroke Academy will be doing a Senior Walk on Wednesday at Pembroke Academy.
■The Chichester PTO will be meeting on Wednesday at the school playground at 6 p.m. Children are welcome to attend. Volunteers are always welcome.
■The Chichester Planning Board will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held regarding the adoption of the master plan chapters, community facilities, natural resources, vision and implementation. Two other site plans will be reviewed: one on Swiggey Brook and another on Dover Road. Call Kristy at 798-5350 ext. 201 or email kwilley@chichesternh.org with any questions.
■The Chichester Firefighters Association Town Wide Yard Sale is June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maps will be available at the fire station on the day of sale. Over 20 locations have already been put on the map. Contact bchaffee.cfr@gmail.com to be part of this fundraiser for the fire department.
■A new farm stand has opened in Chichester. Nature’s Country Farm Stand is located at 260 Suncook Valley Road. The stand is offering a CSA plan. Stop by and see the organic veggies, fruits and herbs. Rhubarb is ready for pie making!
■Honey from Chichester hives is being sold at Little Red Hen Farm & Homestead.
■The Chichester Old Home Day Committee is busy planning events for Aug. 20-21. Visit the Chichester Old Home Day page on Facebook for a list of all planned events. The scavenger hunt and water slide have always been popular. A 5k family fun walk is being planned. Volunteers are always welcome. Hope in Christ Church is hosting a car show and ice cream social on Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. on the church grounds as part of the Old Home Day week celebration.
■Trili Timm was recognized as a dedicated 10-year employee of the N.H. Veterans Home during the week of public service recognition. Trili was honored as a frontline hero and presented with a certificate signed by Governor Sununu and a pin commemorating her service year.
■Chichester Central School has always been a popular place for turtles to lay their eggs in May and June. The area chosen by the turtles is between the school and the brook because of the good sun exposure and easy, sandy ground. Something to consider when picking up children in the school parking lot is to watch for turtle crossings.
■Flannel Tavern in Chichester has been working with Plating For Change, sponsored by Camping World in Chichester. This program provides fresh hot meals for area residents.
■Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember, with honor and gratitude, all those who served and died for our country and our freedom.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Memorial Day is here. Let us remember those who courageously sacrificed their lives for the peace and security of our great country. We honor our heroes and thank all the brave men and women who continue to serve today!
■The town clerk and selectmen’s offices are closed on Monday.
■With the library re-opening on Tuesday, the staff would like to kick off with a special event and are extremely excited to be able to put it out to the public that there will be an outdoor movie planned at Webster Park for June 11 at dusk (which is typically around 8:30 p.m. during the summer). The library will be showing “The Goonies” in hopes that it is something that everyone will be able to enjoy, no matter what age. Entry will be free with the option of donating to the library if you choose. There will also be concessions such as popcorn, candy and drinks available, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Everyone is welcome, patron or not and whether you live in Epsom or not. Events have been missed by everyone and the library is extremely excited that there is an opportunity to work with the town and Grand Rental Station to make this event happen for everyone!
■The zoning board of adjustments public hearing will be on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please call the town for a link at 736-9002.
■The Epsom Fishing Derby is on Saturday, rain or shine, from 8-11 a.m., at 251 Center Hill Road. The derby is free to all youth ages 15 and under. Bring your favorite fishing pole and bait. Some loaner poles and bait may be available. Prizes for the top three in each age group will be awarded. Refreshments will be available. For more information contact Gary Benner at 736-4707. COVID-19 precautions are encouraged.
■Mark your calendar for Paint Night to benefit the Old Meetinghouse Revitalization project on June 9 at Epsom Central School at 6:30 p.m. Look up the Epsom Old Meetinghouse Revitalization Project on Facebook, or contact Virginia Drew by leaving a message at 736-9002 for more information.
■Former Epsom students that are graduating from Pembroke Academy and Bishop Brady (and any other high school) are invited back to ECS (virtually) on June 10 at 3:30 p.m. The link will be emailed in the future. Teachers, staff and school board members want to congratulate you on your graduation and find out about your future plans. We hope to see many 2021 high school graduates!
■Mark your calendar for Epsom Old Home Weekend on Aug. 13-15! So many great events are planned. If you are looking to be a vendor, contact Sonia Cormier at soniacmy31@comcast.net. Space is limited so reserve your spot now! Donations are also being collected for fireworks. Please contact Terry for more information if you would like to donate. There is a GoFundMe page set up under Epsom Old Home Weekend at Webster Park if you want to donate online. If you have any questions, call Terry 848-7371.
■Epsom Citizen of the Year nominations are now being accepted. Written nominations should include the name of the nominee and why you think they should be recognized as Citizen of the Year. Nominations can be emailed to epsomtown@metrocast.net or mailed to: Town of Epsom, P.O. Box 10, Epsom, NH 03234. You can also drop off your nomination to the Town Office, during business hours. Nominations must be received by 3 p.m. on July 9.
■Happy birthday shout outs this week to Dan Kimball and Eric Orff on Monday, Tracey Wight-Barker on Tuesday, Sandy Kelley on Wednesday and Pam Smith on Thursday. Enjoy your special days!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■There are some things that are very difficult to repay. Consider the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform make every day for all of us to remain free. Here is a chance for you to pay it back to these heroes. American Legion Post 75 is holding a Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Dustin Park to honor all deceased veterans.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry, through the First Congregational Church, will be open on Tuesday 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, your diapers and wipes will be placed in a bag with your name attached to it on a table in the parking lot. If the weather does not permit this, your products will be brought to you. Please use the parking lot off Chestnut Street.
■Paula Martel has given her all for the last 14 years as Pittsfield Youth Workshop’s rockstar program director. Paula has done an amazing job growing PYW programs into the exemplars that they are today. Her connections with youth and families will be hard to replicate. We will certainly miss having her around, but know that she will always be part of the PYW family. We wish her the best in her new adventures. There will be an informal farewell for Paula on Friday from 4:30-6 p.m. at PYW. Please swing by to say hello and share some memories with Paula on her last day.
■Joy Church is hosting a free family movie night on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The church will be showing “Rava and the Last Dragon.” The whole community is invited. There will be free popcorn and snacks for everyone. Church address is 55 Barnstead Road in Pittsfield.
■It’s time to nominate a person for Pittsfield’s Citizen of the Year! Many people deserve to be honored for their actions and their commitment to Pittsfield. Their activities benefit our town. However, only one can be selected for 2021. Please submit your nomination with a short note explaining why you think this person should be honored as Citizen of the Year. Nominations can be sent to: Citizen of the Year, P.O. Box 173, Pittsfield, NH 03263. Nominations should be received by June 18.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will be having its Town Wide Yard Sale on June 26. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to folks in member towns. There will be no entry fee. To register and be on the map, text or call Louie 848-1553 or email gpccnh@hotmail. Stay tuned for more information.
■There will be an Open Barn at Tiz A Mini Horse Farm, 158 Garland Road, Barnstead on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include petting animals (horses, goats, pigs and a donkey), cart rides ($3), saddle rides ($3) and raffles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Wanda Mullen at 948-5552.
■The beautiful hanging flower baskets are coming. Each year generous product discounts and donations to help cover the cost of the soil, fertilizer and watering buggy upkeep are received. 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!
■Lace-up your sneakers and get ready to read! The library has partnered with 16 other locations around town to host its very first town-wide story walk. A StoryWalk is a series of signs featuring sequential spreads from a children’s picture book. As you follow the map, you’re directed to the next page in the story. The first walk starts at Jitters Cafe, 44 Main St., where you can grab a map and start the story. The story ends back at the library, 41 Main St., where you can stop in for a free gift from No Worry Storage upon completing the StoryWalk.
■Pittsfield Youth Workshop is looking for an active and energetic individual to help coordinate year-round programming for the youth of Pittsfield. If you are interested in learning more about the program director position and would like more details, check out pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■Your help is needed to save the 401(c) non-profit Friends of the Suncook River, Inc., from disappearing. Friends of the Suncook River has been inactive for months, but this month an annual report needs to be filed with the state to keep the non-profit alive. Getting non-profit status is difficult so it would be a shame to lose it, as the group can be positioned around any aspect of the Suncook River decided upon. If interested please email pauloman555@yahoo.com ASAP.
■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. There is a seven-tiered dues structure – something for everyone! Please visit the Pittsfield Historical Society website at pittsfieldhistory.com to view the information. Your support is appreciated!
■Happy birthday wishes to Dan Kimball on Monday, Sheila Holmes on Wednesday and Nick Semales on Thursday. I hope you all enjoy your special day.
■Happy anniversary wishes to Andy and Heather Davis on Wednesday
■Happy Memorial Day on Monday! Please, everyone, take time to remember the soldiers that sacrificed their lives for your life.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com