■A Deliberative Session will be held on Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. Voters get to discuss and ask questions about the town and school budget.
■The monthly Market at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall will be held on Feb. 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Feb. 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
■Learn to skate with Father David. You may have noticed that the town of Allenstown has built a nice outdoor rink in the schoolyard, directly behind the old parish convent. On Feb. 6 (weather permitting) Father David will go skating on this rink following the 10 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to join him, and if you need a lesson or just a start Father David will be there.
■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park. For more information call (603) 485-4437.
■The Suncook Senior Center activities include: Bone Builders (9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays), Bingo (10:15 a.m. to12:15 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays), Cribbage Club (10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays), Gentle Chair Yoga (1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday), Tops Group (11 a.m. to noon), Klunk (12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursday).
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Did you know that 2022 has five elections for Chichester? A school meeting will be on March 5 with budget and warrant articles, a town election with zoning questions and school elections on March 8. There will be a town meeting on March 12 about a warrant and budget items, a state primary on Sept. 13 and general election on Nov. 8. It takes a Moderator, an Assistant Moderator, Selectmen, Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk, Supervisors of the Checklist and Ballot Clerks to ensure that meetings run smooth and efficient. Volunteers are always needed to guide voters through the process and for counting ballots at the end of the day. If you would like to assist Town Moderator Ewen MacKinnon with elections contact eismack2@gmail.com.
■The Chichester Planning Board will meet on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the fire department for the purpose of considering whether to revote a plan previously approved in 2018 on Map 4 Lot 147, 46 Dover Road.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. for a town public budget meeting at the town hall. The School Board will meet on Feb. 2 at the school to discuss the school budget.
■The Chichester PTO will be meeting at the school on Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Children are welcome to attend.
■Feb. 1 is the last day for 25 or more voters or 2% of the total whichever is less but in no case no fewer than 10 voters to petition the Board of Selectmen to include an article on the town meeting warrant.
■The Ryan Family of Horse Corner Road and Concord Tractor of Dover Road will be at the New Hampshire Farm, Forest and Garden Expo on Feb. 4 and 5 in Manchester at the Double Tree Hotel. Anne Boisvert is a New Hampshire Board member of the Exposition. It’s great for our residents to be part of this yearly event.
■Chichester residents are welcome to use the Loudon Food Pantry in an emergency if the Chichester pantry is closed. The process is simple by calling Sue at (603) 724-9731.
■To read a poem in winter is as lovely as going for a walk in June! The Chichester Library has poems on their shelves. Stop by and see their selections. 2022 Museum passes are now available. Story Time at 10:45 a.m. on Feb. 1, Knitting Group at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 and Music and Movement at 10:45 a.m. on Feb. 3 (designed for children under four but anybody welcome).
■The Down Under Bookstore will be having a book sale on Feb. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Many surprises are in store with unique finds for all ages. Park in the back of the library for easiest access.
■Hope in Christ Church has partnered with the Chichester Central School and have food to share. If you or someone you know needs help meeting their food budget, go to the church main entrance behind the library Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. Food is packed in coolers that have meat, groceries, bread, butter and eggs. Food is free and anonymous. For questions email office@hicnh.com or call Katie at (603) 731-8345. If you are looking for a specific food or willing to donate let the church.
■Chichester Central School third-graders had a chance to explore New Hampshire with a giant map of our state. The map originated from National Geographic. The hands-on lessons they discovered are ways to read and understand maps. This led to a research project on the tourist regions of New Hampshire.
■Incorporating dance and movement in art classes have been popular with the younger students at school. Some of their favorite dances have been the Polar Bear Dance and the Gingerbread Cookie Dance. Students drew polar bears and gingerbread houses through guided drawings then used their imagination to add unique details to their artwork.
■The Student Council will be coordinating a valentine bag for each of the students at Pine Haven Residential School for Boys. The classes will be making cards, but if anyone would like to donate a bag of candy drop it off at the school with Mrs. Mara.
■It’s time to think about dog licensing for 2022. Rabies vaccinations must be up to date before the town clerk will renew. Avoid penalties and renew on time by April 31. Contact the town clerk at (603) 798-5350 and the office can tell you if your vaccines are current.
■Chichester’s Live & Let Live (L&LL) Farm Rescue is proud to live by the saying “never overlook the value of a rescue.” A pony adopted from L&LL Farm is now showing at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Epsom residents the Epsom Old Home Weekend committee is looking for your idea for a theme for this year! Send your idea to epsomoldhomeday@gmail.com. If we pick your theme you will win a free Bean Dinner on Saturday.
■Informational session/presentation regarding Town Offices (Warrant Article #2) will meet on Tuesday at the Epsom Public Library at 6:30 p.m.
■ZBA Public Hearing on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at ECS: 282 Black Hall Rd.
■School/Town Deliberative Session on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the ECS Gym.
■Movie Matinee on Wednesday starts at 1 p.m. presenting “Jungle Cruise.”
■School Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria on Feb. 8
■Story Time on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and a snack.
■The Knitters group will meet at the library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
■This week’s birthday shout-outs go to Erica Eames and Dan Foote on Wednesday, and Sharon French on Saturday.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The School District Deliberative Session under SB2 will be held on Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the PMHS Media Center. The snow date for the meeting is Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
■The Deliberative Session of the town meeting under SB2 will be Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at the PMHS Gym. It is a Q&A session regarding the ballot questions, and your opportunity to hear from the department heads relative to their needs and requests. It’s informative but lacks the voting component, which is done on the ballot itself on March 8. Please plan to attend and be informed before you vote.
■The Suncook Valley Sno Riders club will meet on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Shop. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit.
■On Feb. 1 at the First Congregational Church, the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Each family is eligible to come for the supplemental diapers once per opening (twice a month). Each family receives one set of diapers/product per child in need, and one package of wipes per family. We generally have newborn through size six diapers, along with pull-ups and overnights. We use the parking lot off Chestnut Street. We will also be accepting donations of diapers and wipes, including open packages. Please call 435-7471 if you have any questions. Together we are making a difference.
■Joy Church is hosting a free family movie night on Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. We will be watching ‘Mitchells vs Machines.” The whole community is invited. There will be free popcorn and snacks for everyone. We hope to see you there!
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society Building. For more information, please contact Fallon Reed at Fallon.Reed@gmail.com, or Jessica Drouin at Jessica26drouin@gmail.com.
■Celebrate the new year with the Josiah Carpenter Library’s newest StoryWalk(R), “Snowmen All Year,” by Caralyn Buehner. The story features a young boy’s dream of building a snowman that never melts. Join him as his dream continues through all of the seasons and he has various adventures with his new friend. Tie up your boots, grab your mittens and stroll through the downtown area where the stories are mounted in the windows and on bulletin boards at 16 locations. Maps can be picked up in the mailbox attached to the community bulletin board on Main Street 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 a free gift!
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop has drop-in hours from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday this week. Lots of fun activities are happening Please contact Laurie Sweeney or Zach Powers at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org or 435-8272 for more information.
■The Chamber of Commerce will not be sponsoring the “in-person” Meet the Candidates Night this year. All Candidates should receive a letter from the Chamber when registering at the Town Hall, asking them to submit an introductory letter that the Chamber will submit to The Post and also post on the Town and Chamber websites. This is to help the candidates get their name out and also to help the public to know who is running for elected positions. If you did not receive a letter, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■There are some changes happening at Pittsfield Area Senior Center! Starting in March there are going to be new hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include Bingo (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.), Community Lunch (Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.), Cribbage (Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.), Art (Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon), Book Club (the fourth Friday every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.), and Exercise: Walking (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) No walking during Bingo.
■On Feb. 1 at the Senior Center at noon, Dennis the Concord Kitchen Director, is teaching a Food Safety Class, lunch will be served during the training. This class contains information about basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination and allergens, time and temperature, and cleaning and sanitation. This class is helpful if you are working or volunteering in a kitchen that is serving the public. There is a certificate that will be given out upon completion. Please call 435-8482 to sign up or email cschiferle@capbm.org. The training is from noon to 2 p.m.
■Do you want a safe, flat, and temperature-controlled place to walk? Come to the Pittsfield Senior Center. Because we are in a warehouse there is plenty of space to walk. If you walk around the Center and the Church Sanctuary eight times you have walked about a mile. The Center hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The only time that is not available to walk is Monday’s and Thursday’s from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. So please come in and get your exercise safely.
■Volunteers Are Needed at the Senior Center! We need volunteers for different days of the week, and different times, depending on the task being done. The work is easy and gratifying and only takes one to two hours a week. Training is provided, if interested please call 435-8482.
■The town of Pittsfield’s Winter Parking Ban on town roads is effective now through April 15. This ban prohibits parking in or on the town’s roads or right of way between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The purpose of this parking ban is to allow the winter or inclement weather maintenance crews unobstructed routes for snow removal and ice control to maintain the effectiveness of their routes.
■New members are needed for the PHS Alumni Association. If anyone is interested in joining the leadership committee of the Alumni Association (only four meetings per year), please email us at PHSAlumni@pittsfieldnhschools.org. We would love to have you join us.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society’s 2022 calendars are still available. The theme of the 2022 calendar honors the men and women of Pittsfield who have served in the Armed Forces. It contains 26 wonderful photographs of servicemen, servicewomen, and various memorials located throughout Pittsfield, and provides a brief history of our loyal soldiers who fought for their country. Although there were soldiers from Pittsfield who fought in the Revolutionary War, the earliest image available to the Society is of Asa Bartlett, a captain in the Civil War. The calendar ends with Richard A. Brooks, a corporal in the Vietnam War. In between, you’ll find history, insight, and perhaps even a relative! Calendars are available for sale at the Town Hall, Josiah Carpenter Library and at the Historical Society’s new museum on Oak Street on most Tuesday mornings (9 a.m. to noon). You may also call or text Fuzz Freese at (603) 848-4488, to arrange a purchase. The cost is $15, payable by check or cash.
■The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will hold their monthly meeting on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■Pittsfield Panther Pride – come support the basketball teams on Feb. 1 (JV Boys at 5 p.m. and Varsity Boys at 6:30 p.m. vs Sunapee) and Feb. 4 (Varsity Boys vs Derryfield at 6:30 p.m.).
■Happy Birthday wishes to Ruth Lawrence (today), Dan Foote on Tuesday, and to two of my favorite ladies – Maureen VanHorn on Wednesday and Reny Boyd on Friday. I hope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com