■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet on Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park off Route 28 onto Lavoie Drive. For more information please call (603) 485-4437.
■The Monthly Market will be held on Sept. 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Sept. 4 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall.
■Parish Nurse health counseling and blood pressure screenings are on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall.
■The Community Table will resume on Sept. 20. Due to the rising food prices, we reluctantly made the decision to charge $5 for the meals. If you are interested in helping out with set-up, serving, or clean-up please contact Sandy at (603) 475-7639 or Pauline at (603) 856-4015.
■St. John the Baptist is still planning their Harvest Bazaar & Penny Sale that will be held from Oct. 21 to 23. They are still looking for new and unused prizes for the penny sale, gift cards, monetary donations, books, puzzles, and jewelry. For more information call (603) 485-3113.
■The Suncook Senior Center will be closed on Sept. 5 in honor of Labor Day.
■A Crafts Meeting will be held on Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. If you are interested in doing crafts and you would like to share your interest please come to the meeting. We are starting with a blank slate so anything and everything is on the table.
■ServiceLink will be at the Suncook Senior Center on Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m. to help find help solving any problem that you may have. Come in and talk to our local ServiceLink representative. This is an Aging and Disability Resource Center.
■Suncook Senior Center activities: Cribbage Club (10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays), Bone Builders (9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays), Tops Group (11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays), Bingo (10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays), Klunk (12:30 to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays), Virtual Bowling (the second and fourth Friday of each month).
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Congratulations to Andrew Chiavaras and Mackenzie Hawkins on being named top returners to the Pembroke Academy sports program. Andrew will be playing on the golf team and Mackenzie will return to the soccer team which had its best season last year in program history.
■The NH State Library and UNH are partnering to make town reports from each town in New Hampshire available online. Thanks to our Chichester Historical Society our town reports dating from 1844 to 2017 have already been digitized. The digitizing process started in 2005 and ended 2018. The project is not a small undertaking but members of the Historical Society are far ahead of other towns showing the dedication of its members. The digitizing town reports are often used by historians, genealogists and a look back to how funds, voted on warrant articles, and town officials who served. Check out ChichesterHistoricalsociety.org to see these town reports.
■Chichester’s Darbster Doggy is looking for animal lovers who would like to have playtime with some puppies. Play times help you and the puppies with exercising and socializing. Contact andrew@darbster.com.
■Outdoor movie night with Minions is coming to the Chichester Library on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Come see a free movie with free snacks on a 15-foot movie screen.
■Have you seen the new Smokey The Bear sign at the fire station? The sign lets us know the level of fire danger.
■School opened last week but did you know that the Chichester PTO is always open to help our children in various ways? The PTO meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the school.
■Chichester Central School does not have field hockey on site for practice, however, that didn’t stop Kelsey Montambeault or CamdynDespres for being named to the PA Division 11 team. Kelsey is a top returner and Camdyn is a top newcomer.
■Chichester is losing a business and gaining another. Atlantic Traders on Dover Road have sold their property to Campers Inn. Atlantic Traders will be moving to Loudon as Campers Inn will be welcomed to town.
■BCEP Solid Waste District will be closed on Sept. 5 and 6.
■The PTO Back to School BBQ will happen on Sept. 7 at the school. School Board members will be at the grill at 5 p.m. to serve. There will be time for visits to classrooms starting at 5:45 p.m.
■Sept. 13 is State Primary Day. The Town Clerk will be open until 5 p.m. to accept absentee ballots on Sept. 12. Do not leave ballots in the outside dropoff box as the ballots need to be handed in person. If you mail your ballots they must be received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 13 for your ballot to count. Moderator Ewen announced that mask-wearing inside the school will be optional. Voters can be assisted outside to cast their ballot if needed.
■Look closely in our Chichester cruiser and you will see our retired Chief Clarke helping out with the schedule a few times each week until Officer Wood becomes familiar with our town. Welcome to Chichester Officer Wood.
■The school wants parents to be sure to get bus forms turned in, even if your child is a car rider. This lets your child’s teacher and the office know how your child gets to school and home.
■The Chichester Youth Association Soccer game will be starting soon. The U10 group for Grades 3 and 4 starts on Sept. 10 at Carpenter Park at 11 a.m.
■Have a safe and fun Labor Day.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■The Town Office and Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Monday.
■The library will be closed on Monday to observe Labor day.
■The Board of Selectmen/public meeting will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Town Office meeting room.
■The Webster Park Commission will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■The Knitters Group will meet at the library on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, quilting, and fabric crafters of all sorts are welcome!
■Cribbage at the library on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
■Thinker Thursday club starts at 3:30 p.m. and advanced signups are appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome. Paper mache taxidermy (week one), Sept. 4 is National Wildlife Day so we are going to make our own cruelty-free taxidermy to celebrate our favorite wildlife! Week one will involve designing and creating the paper mache form, but projects will have to be left at the library to dry.
■Movie Matinee on Wednesdays at the library at 1:30 p.m., JL Family Ranch.
■The Book Discussion group is resuming! We will meet on Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m., and will continue to meet on the first Saturday of each month. While we planned to read Midnight Library by Matt Haig, we decided to hold this one for our November read.
■Did you order some mums from the Friends of the Library? Don’t forget to pop over to the library to pick them up on Tuesday.
■Happy birthday wishes on Tuesday to Priscilla Thompson, I hope you have a wonderful day!
■Happy Anniversary wishes to my daughter and son-in-law on Saturday! May you have many more wonderful years together!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day Committee would like to thank everyone who made this year’s celebration another success. Thank you to the Pembroke and Allenstown Town Officials, Police, Fire, and Highway Departments; the Pembroke Recreation Department; all of the merchants and volunteers who helped with the parade and at Memorial Park; and all of the residents who turned out for a great day of fun and reconnecting with friends and family. A big thank you also goes to Associated Grocers of New England for their continued support and amazing fireworks display! See you next year on Aug. 26!
■The Pembroke Budget Committee is looking for residents interested in participating in the Town and School budgetary process. The Budget Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed Town and School District budgets, assessing impacts to the tax rate, and developing overall budget recommendations for a vote at annual Town and School District meetings in March. Budget Committee members are appointed by the Town Moderator. The work of the Budget Committee runs from mid-October through mid-March, with regular weekly meetings held Thursday evenings (6:30 p.m. at Town Hall), and mid-November through early February. Meeting preparation includes review and analysis of town and school budget-related materials. While municipal budgetary knowledge is a plus, the most important attributes include willingness to learn, ask questions, contribute ideas, and to consider other perspectives with an open mind. If interested contact David Jodoin, Town Administrator at the Pembroke Town Hall at (603) 485-4747 Ext.1202 or email djodoin@pembroke-nh.com.
■The Suncook Senior Center has planned a fall foliage trip to Vermont, lunch at the New England House and a tour and show at the Friesians of Majesty horse show on Sept. 27. The cost is $118 per person. Contact Nancy at (603) 485-9181 to sign up or with questions. All are welcome.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The First Congregational Church Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be held on Sept. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Please use the parking lot entry off Chestnut Street. The pantry will also be accepting donations of diapers and wipes. For information call (603) 435-7471.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Historical Society, Oak Street.
■Joy Church will be hosting a free Community Breakfast on Sept. 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 55 Barnstead Rd. All are welcome – please stop in and meet community members and enjoy a great breakfast!
■The PES PTO is continuing to collect used/good condition and new clothing (specifically looking for children’s size 2T to 18). Please email PTO@pittsfieldnhschools.org to arrange for drop-off.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society’s new museum at 4 Oak St. is now officially open! If you were unable to attend the open house, please check out the video of the ceremonies which is posted on the society’s website: https://pittsfieldhistory.com. The Museum is open Tuesday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon, or call the museum at (603) 435-8004 to arrange a time to visit.
■Hours of operation at the Senior Center: Monday, Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Office hours only, no events are occurring at the center unless stated otherwise. Activity schedule: Senior Community Lunch (Monday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m.), Bingo (Monday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.), Cribbage & Board Games (Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.), Quilting Bee (Wednesday at 11 a.m.), Silver Walkers (Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.), Exercise Walking at Center (Monday and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m., Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). For more information, call Anne at (603) 435-8482.
■Primary Election on Sept. 13 at the Pittsfield Middle High School Gymnasium from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballot applications are available in the Town Clerk’s office, Main Street or through the Town of Pittsfield website. Absentee ballots will be mailed upon receipt of the completed application. Please note, Oneida Street is one way to the Middle High School. Berry Avenue is one way to leave the school. The entrance will be the gymnasium side door to the left of the lobby doors. Traffic through the polling place will be one way, with the exit on the opposite side of the gymnasium. No public restroom facilities. Poll workers will be available to provide direction and answer questions. Please call or email the Town Clerk’s office with any questions or concerns prior to Election Day. Contact (603) 435-6773 ext 1 or eanthony@pittsfieldnh.gov for more information.
■The old-fashioned Cordwainer Bruce Graham, who makes historically accurate 18th-century footwear, will be explaining the intricate process and also presenting a brief history of Pittsfield’s shoemaking trade. Shoemaking was a vital trade in Pittsfield for individuals and later companies. Please join Bruce for this informational and entertaining program on Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at the Pittsfield Historical Society at 4 Oak St. This program is free and open to the public.
■Vintage Hill Autumn Craft Fair 2022 will be held on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 10 Berry Ave. While the centerpiece of this community event is all things creative, there will also be games, raffles, prizes, free refreshments, and more. Be sure to put the date on your calendar and plan on stopping by. Vintage Hill proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Secret Santa Program. This charity, organized by the Pittsfield Fire Department, benefits children by providing them with Christmas gifts.
■The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will be holding a Roadside Litter Clean-Up. It will take place on Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon with a rain date on Sept. 24. Meet at the Drake Field gazebo. Please wear bright-colored clothing for visibility. Disposable gloves, doughnuts and cider will be provided to volunteers. We welcome individuals, families, businesses and service organizations to help keep Pittsfield the beautiful place that it is.
■The Victory Workers 4-H group and The Dowboro Farm have created a farm stand at 615 Dowboro Rd in Pittsfield! The Young Entrepreneurs Program gave 4-Hers the opportunity to apply for grant money to start our own businesses. The farm stand is a great place for us to be able to sell our products. We have an abundance of homemade items and fresh vegetables for sale. The participants of the program are helping run the farm stand, and we are open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■The Senior Center will hold an open house on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be bingo, then a free lunch with music provided by Bill Parker. For information, call Anne at (603) 435-8482.
■Happy Birthday wishes to Butch Foote on Thursday and Lori Descoteaux on Saturday. I hope you both enjoy your special day.
■Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Arlo Tuttle – he turned one on Sept. 1.
■Happy Anniversary wishes to Belynda ad Scott Littlefield and Patty and Louie Houle on Wednesday, and to my niece, Crystal and Sean Foster on Saturday. Cheers to many more years to all!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com