■The new Ice Skating Rink is open to the public and free. The hours are Monday through Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. On holidays and weekends the time is noon to 9 p.m. A small supply of ice skates are available for renting or swapping skates (ones that you currently own for a different size, depending on the stock that we currently have). A big thank you goes to The Hooksett Rotary Club, Mike and Carmen Mailloux, for donating and sharpening the skates and to Ron and Diane Adinolfo, for inventorying and cleaning up the skates and also donating some skates themselves. The town is looking for donations of ice skates, so if you have any bring them in to the Town Hall here in Allenstown.
■The Suncook Senior Center is still active with Bone Builders (9 to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays), Bingo (10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays), Cribbage Club (10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays), Gentle Chair Yoga (1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays), Tops Group from (11 a.m. to noon) and Klunk from (12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursdays).
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■On Feb. 16, Doug Hall with the NH School Funding Fairness Project will be doing a presentation on how New Hampshire public schools raise the money necessary to fund public education. Doug will talk about the impact statewide and about Chichester specifically.
■The Hope In Christ Church Mom’s Group meets each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. All moms are welcome for the weekly format. Child care available. To register, contact Katie at Katiebennette10512@gmail.com.
■Chichester’s Live & Let Live Farm Rescue was featured on WMUR Adopt A Pet segment. Luna is a one-and-a-half year old spayed dog and is looking for that special home. Contact Tehorse@aol.com
■Valentines for Vets! Do you want to thank a veteran for their service? Come by the library and make a card for a veteran. The cards will be sent to the Liberty House in Manchester.
■A large assortment of hardcover cookbooks have been donated to the library and to the Out of Your Attic Thrift Store. Stop by and find a new recipe for a soup on these cold days.
■The town clerk is now accepting dog license renewals online by going to the town website and to the town clerk tab. Rabies must be up todate. Avoid the $25 penalty for a late renewal.
■The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the 2022 operating budget and warrant articles at the fire station at 6 p.m. on Feb. 8. The BOS and the Advisory Budget Committee will address the budget and warrant articles and public input will be accepted. A second public hearing will be held Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. if needed.
■Valentine Stitching Class. Learn how to stitch a card for Valentine’s Day at the library on Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at the library by calling 798-5613.
■March 8 will be the election of officials for the town and school district. According to law those who are unable to vote in person because of religious observances, physical disability or those unable to attend said meeting can vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications for both town and school can be obtained by contacting Bonnie Potter, Town Clerk, 798-5350. Absentee ballot application for the school ballot can be obtained by contacting Alisa at alisa.m.mullen@gmail.com.
■Chichester Grade 8 students are having a Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Order a cute and cuddly stuffed animal and it will be delivered to your named recipient. The cost is $5 and a special message along with the stuffed animal will be delivered. Contact Mrs. Bidwell or see school secretary Mrs. Burke.
■The Chichester Historical Society meets every Tuesday at 49 Main Street starting at 9 a.m. through noon. An appointment can be made to visit the museum by contacting Richard Pratt, President of the society, at (603) 333-2189. Their mission is to bring together citizens and friends interested in the history of Chichester and to keep alive our heritage by recording the history and incidents of the past and present. To join the society, send $5 to Chichester Historical Society at 54 Main Street, Chichester, NH 03258.
■The Ram Record Committee will meet on Feb. 7 after school from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Mrs. Guest or Mrs. Audet will conduct the meeting.
■Parents and guardians are invited to learn about the upcoming Kindergarten program on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at the school. Principal Wilson and two kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Rowe and Mrs. Martin, will be available to answer questions on this information night. The snow date is Feb. 23, If your child will be five years old by Sept. 30 they are eligible to register for kindergarten. Contact Mrs. Burke, School Secretary, for information on how to register.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■The Epsom Central School Board will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the ECS cafeteria.
■Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., join us for stories, songs and a snack. February themes include groundhogs, Valentine’s Day and winter fun! Reminder, masks are required for everyone except when eating.
■Knitters group will meet at the Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
■Children’s Movie on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., “Paw Patrol: Icy Adventures.” The movie is rated G
■Lego Club will resume at the Library on Mondays beginning Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Join us for the fun! The Library has a large selection of Legos. Snacks and drinks included. Masks are required for everyone except when eating.
■Movie Matinee on Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m., “Make Everyday Valentine’s Day.” An all-star cast sparkles in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy. Stories crisscross, collide and boomerang in this look at the day of love. You’ll fall in love with this 19 star funny-side-up celebration of romance.
■The Library will be hosting the VNA the third Thursday each month (Feb. 17) from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This service is open to anyone 65 and older. To schedule an appointment call (603) 224-4093 ext. 85815.
■Meet the Candidates will be held at the library meeting room on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. March 5 will be the snow date. Masks will be required at this gathering. A virtual option will also be provided.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■The Old Meetinghouse Revitalization Committee will meet on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■Webster Park Commission will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■Planning Board meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Epsom Central School gymnasium.
■Planning Board Public meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Epsom Central School gymnasium.
■EYAA is taking softball and baseball registration now for ages 13 through 16. They need coaches, so if interested let us know. Don’t wait to register as registrations end on Feb. 29 so that teams can be assembled and put together a schedule. You can sign up at no cost to hold a spot. Once we have enough players registered we can determine cost. Visit eyaasports.net to register. For baseball questions email eyaabasemall@gmail.com (Natalie Casey). For softball questions email eyaasoftball@gmail.com (Seth Little).
■Happy birthday wishes to Judith Richard and Daviid Thibodeau on Monday, Lenya Matott on Tuesday, Virginia Drew and Kathy DuPont on Thursday, and Brenda Butterfield on Saturday! Hope you all have great celebrations.
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 American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will hold their monthly meeting on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■Celebrate the new year with the Josiah Carpenter Library’s newest StoryWalk, “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 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. The deadline to submit a letter is Feb. 13.
■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.
■Do you want a safe, flat, and temperature controlled place to walk. Come to the Pittsfield Senior Center to walk. 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 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The only time that is not available to walk are 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.
■Happy Birthday wishes to Tyler Chase on Thursday and to Dawna Johonett on Friday. I hope you both enjoy your special day.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com