■St. John the Baptist will hold a meeting on Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Parish Hall for all interested volunteers for the Yard Sale that is planned for Sept. 6.
■Slice of Pie Fundraiser sponsored by the St. Theresa Rosebush Society to benefit St. John the Baptist Church repairs. Purchasing a Slice of Pie for $25 each and a maximum of 300 tickets will be sold. There will be 15 weekly drawings of $100 and two bonus drawings of $250. Drawings will be Sept. 13 to Dec. 20. To purchase a ticket please contact Melaine at 848-1351 or Jackie at 485-7944.
■The Suncook Senior Center Activities: Bone Builders is held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Bingo is held from 10:30 to 12:15 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Cribbage Club is held from 9 to noon on Tuesday. Tops Group is held from 11 to noon on Wednesday. Klunk is played from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■“Forgotten New Hampshire” is a website for all those little-known places in New Hampshire. Steve and Holly MacCleery’s GMC truck is tucked away in his barn on Route 28, and was featured on the website.
■The Town of Chichester Highway Department has posted a notice on the town website to remind us of the following mailbox guidelines. Mailboxes must not exceed 48 inches above the ground, and need to be constructed of sheet metal or plastic of adequate strength to withstand the weather. The mailbox post should be of adequate size and strength to support the mailbox, but not so massive as to be a potential danger to the motoring public or cause damage to the town’s maintenance equipment. The face of the mailbox should be at least three feet from the edge of the pavement. The area under the mailbox should be no higher than the roadway. The town will not replace or be responsible for mailboxes which are damaged due to deteriorated condition, thrown snow, vandalism, or vehicles hitting the mailbox and post. The full mailbox installation recommendations can be found on the town website.
■The BCEP Solid Waste District will meet Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at the facility.
■Aug. 25 is National Second Hand Day. Don’t forget to visit The Out Of Your Attic Thrift Store. You will find the volunteers helpful and ready to give bargains.
■Aug. 26 is National Dog Day. Treat your dog to a treat. Dogs at Darbster Dog Rescue and Live And Let Live Farm in Chichester will welcome doggy treats and food anytime. Adoptions of dogs are available at both rescues. Darbster Doggy announced that they have given 2,019 kittens and dogs a forever home this year.
■Monday at the school, teachers will be meeting and finishing up on the kindergarten orientation and screening. Shortly after, a new school website regarding bus routes, lunches and more will be available.
■All students returning to Chichester school will need to have their school re-enrollment forms completed prior to the start of the school year. These re-enrollment forms are important for your child’s current contact information, medical information, and policy understandings. Call the school at (603) 798-5651 for information.
■The NH Preservation Alliance recognized Frank Lemay for his two terms of service to the Alliance with his leadership and support. With his knowledge of engineering, he brought strength and new tools to the preservation for property owners and community advocates across the state.
■Cemetery Trustees Fred Shaw, Ruthie Hammen and Brenda Boswak held a meeting recently and reported the following announcements. Letters were sent to land abutters for the Fellows-Webster cemetery of their intent to set boundary markers. Brush has been cleaned away from the entrance of the cemetery, within the town right of way, making the stones visible from Swiggey Brook Road. Brush has been trimmed by the Edmunds-Stanyan and Knowlton Edgerly Cemetery. The Cemetery Trustees are responsible for all town owned cemeteries in Chichester. Questions of burial plots can be directed to the trustees.
■The Suncook Valley Business Director has a circulation of 15,000 homes and businesses and their August directory has been mailed. The next publication will be in October. Contact 419-0301.
■The Chichester Supervisors of Checklist will be in session Aug. 31 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Grange Hall to register voters and make corrections, additions and deletions of the checklist. Residents who have not voted since April 1, 2017 who wish to re-register should also bring required documentation. Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of Chichester residency, proof of citizenship, and due to recent COVID surges, wear masks if not vaccinated.Qualified applicants who do not bring proof with them may register if they sign an affidavit attesting to their qualifications. The updated checklist will be posted in the town office lobby as well as the library. Chichester Supervisors of the Checklist are Denise Call, Mary Dobson and Gail Laker-Phelps.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club represents Chichester, Barnstead, Pittsfield, Loudon and Epsom. The Rotary are looking for new members from each community. The Rotary is a humanitarian service organization and recently held a food drive for area residents. Email SuncookValleyRotary@gmail.com for information.
■Congrats to Brian Searles, a former member of the Chichester Fire Department and Rescue. He is being recognized by the Lakes Region Mutual Aid Company as a dedicated dispatcher during his years of service to the company.
■The US Census Bureau released the following report of Chichester based on the 2019 census. The population was 2,706 residents, ranking 114th among New Hampshire towns and cities. The total housing units are 981. The median age is 44 years. The median earnings of 16 years and older was $57,609, and the poverty level is 5.5%. The square mileage for Chichester is 2,120.
■The Chichester Fire Department was well represented in the Epsom Old Home Day Parade. Fire Chief Quimby drove car 1, FF Child drove Rescue 2 and the on duty crew members were driving the ambulance. Many waves were given to the onlookers.
■The Chichester Library will be having a farmers market on Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Stop by and get fresh vegetables grown in Chichester and neighboring towns. The Down Under Book Store will also be open for patrons to find that special book for reading enjoyment.
■The Chichester Library is having an End of Summer Party, movie and raffle on Aug. 26 starting at 10:30 a.m. Come watch “Finding Nemo.” The raffle for summer reading, Tails and Tales, will have prizes. The library preschool will start back up in September.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Thank you to all that came out to the Epsom Old Home Day Weekend this year! The committee would like to thank all the businesses, donations and volunteers that made the weekend possible!
■Congratulations to Jeff Keeler, the 2021 Epsom Citizen of the Year!
■Planning board meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room
■Artist Exhibit till Sept. 25 at the library, the abstract art of Northwood artist, Chris Dye, will be on exhibit. Chris was adopted from Finland at a very early age by folks in San Diego, where he grew up. His interest in art was sparked when, in high school, he saw some reels about Van Gogh and MC Escher, whose work was different than anything he’d ever seen before. Not adept in his adopted language, Chris found that art was a good way to communicate; he had found his voice. We’re pleased to host this first exhibit of an artistic voice making itself known
■Interested in playing or learning to play mahjong? On Tuesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. come join us in the library meeting room. The group meets weekly.
■Wednesday Movie Matinee at the library, starts at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments provided This week, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” (PG13). The original story follows young Jack Ryan as he uncovers a financial terrorist plot to his early days in the Financial Intelligence Unit of the CIA where he becomes an analyst. When Ryan believes he has uncovered a Russian plot to collapse the U.S. economy, he becomes a spy and must fight to save his own life and countless others, while also trying to protect the thing that’s more important to him than anything, his relationship with fiancée Cathy.
■First day of School will be on Wednesday. Welcome back kids!
■Happy birthday today to Brian Daufe, Mike Trask, Wesley Osborne on Tuesday. Laurie Cushing, Robin Shargo and Kelli Pierce on Friday. Enjoy your special day!
■Happy Anniversary wishes to Rick and Stacy Davis on Monday!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Pembroke Recreation’s Concerts at the Park series held at Memorial Field from 6 – 7:30 p.m. will present Dusty Gray sponsored by Pembroke Pines Golf and Kimball’s Cav’ern on Aug. 28. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the music.
■The Pembroke Town Library Book Group will discuss “Kiss Carlo,” by Adriana Trigiani Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s NH room. Extra copies are available for library cardholders to borrow.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Josiah Carpenter Library’s next Story Walk features the well-known mischievous monkey, Curious George. The story, “Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise,” is now available for your viewing pleasure. Book pages have been mounted in 16 windows throughout the downtown area. Tie up your walking shoes, grab your water bottle and enjoy a stroll through town. Families can pick up a map from the mailbox that is attached to the community bulletin board at Dustin’s Park. As you return to the library on Main Street to read the last page of the book, stop in to pick up your gift certificate for a free ice cream treat!
■On Sept. 11, the American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 will be holding a small remembrance at the war memorial, in Dustin Park, on Main Street at 10:15 a.m. for the 3,000 souls lost 20 years ago.
■The Pittsfield Elementary School Open House and BBQ is on Aug. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
■Pittsfield soccer season has arrived. Middle School Soccer for boys and girls in grades six through eight, will begin on Sept. 1 at Drake Field. The girls team is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and the boys team is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
■The F B Argue Recreation Area closed for the season on Aug. 20. The Parks and Recreation Commission would like to thank our great staff for a job well done! We would also like to thank all the people who enjoyed the beach area this summer and for your continued support.. Watch for information in the near future about Harvest Fest, Oct. 23 from noon to 3 p.m.
■The Year Rounders candlepin bowling league is looking for new men and women to join our team. We bowl three strings at Boutwells Bowling Center in Concord on Thursdays, starting Sept. 2 at 11:30 a.m. and continue weekly into May. The cost is just $13 with $1.50 going towards a late spring banquet. This is a friendly, non serious competition with people who enjoy bowling and sharing good times with friends. If interested please contact Peter or Ina Rothwell at (603) 776-1483.
■Concord Regional Crimeline is holding its annual fundraiser to raise funds to pay tipsters who call in with information on criminals. Here is a chance to win $1,000 for a donation of $25. For information on Crimeline or purchasing a ticket, contact Merrill Vaughan at MerrillVaughan@yahoo.com or (603) 435-5207. There is no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase and you do not need to be present to win. This donation is tax deductible as Concord Regional Crimeline is a 501c organization.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library is the recipient of $1,452 in grant funding thanks to the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the New Hampshire State Library. The grant funds received will support the library’s offering indoor in-person programs such as story hour for families with young children. Using the grant funds, the library purchased a Clean Air Curtain which provides high velocity air cleansing through both HEPA filtration and ultraviolet light. To learn more, visit the library, call 435-8406 or go to the library website at pittsfieldnh.gov.
■There are two open positions at the Pittsfield Youth Workshop. One is for a full-time Program Director, the other is for a part-time Program Assistant. More information and detailed job descriptions can be found at our website pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org, or call 435-8272.
■The Pittsfield Senior Center is hosting community dining on Mondays and Thursdays at noon. We are asking people that are planning on eating here to please sign up by Monday, the week before, so meals can be planned accordingly. Pick up a menu, circle what you would like and give it to Carol. Pick up is between 11 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, but another more convenient time can be arranged. You can also eat lunch at the center and take a frozen meal home for later.
■The following programs are occurring at the Pittsfield Senior Center: bingo (every Monday and Thursday at 10 a.m., $1 to play), chair yoga (every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.), cribbage and game day (every Wednesday at 10 a.m.), and virtual bowling (every Friday at 10 a.m.). Space is limited at all events and masks are required. Call the center at (603) 435-8482 to reserve your spot in activities.
■Aug. 25 at noon, the Pittsfield Senior Center is hosting a poker tournament with lunch. Please call the center by Aug. 20, to reserve a spot so accommodations can be met. Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m., there will be a picnic at the town pool. There will be a variety of games that can be played, or you can come and just sit outside and have lunch. If interested, please RSVP by Aug. 23.
■Call the center at (603) 435-8482 to make reservations for the activities. Space is limited. Masks are still required and you’ll be asked to complete a signed waiver.
■Don’t forget – there are meals to go. Call the Senior Center for information – every Thursday you can pick up a hot meal or freshly made meal for “curbside pickup”. 435-8482
■As programming opens back up at the Pittsfield Senior Center, there is a need for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for activities at different days and times. Training is provided. If interested, please call (603) 435-8482.
■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.
■Happy Anniversary wishes to Stacy and Rick Davis on Monday, and to Rick and Jen Walter on Wednesday.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com