■There will be a Holiday Open House and a chance to gather around the piano and sing a few familiar Christmas songs on Dec. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m., at The Andover Community Hub. This is also an opportunity to see the miniature Santa’s Village set up by Andover resident Renee Goodwin, on display now and through the end of the year, at any time The Hub is open. There will also be a few local handicrafts and products that might make good small gifts on display until Christmas.
■Andover residents are encouraged to drop off a gift card or two at the annual “Giving Tree” in order to help other residents who may be struggling financially this holiday season. The tree and a mail slot in which to put the gift cards are located on the front porch of The Andover Community Hub, next to Pizza Chef, until Dec. 17. Gift cards that can be used for groceries, gas or household needs are passed along to the Andover school and town office staff to distribute to families and individuals they know could use some extra help.
■New regular meeting time for the Stitch & Bitch group that gathers weekly at The Andover Community Hub: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Anyone can bring their knitting, crocheting or whatever sewing or needlecraft project they’re working on for an opportunity to learn from each other, share techniques and patterns, or just chat. For information, call Nadia Hebert at (603) 735-4084.
Susan Chase
srfchase@gmail.com
■A Candlelight Christmas Eve Service will be held at the Boscawen Congregational Church on Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. All are welcomed to participate in this special event.
■Be sure to stop by the Boscawen Public to enjoy their festive, holiday atmosphere. Pre-School Storytime is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and they will be doing special holiday crafts this week. It’s not just stories but also music, songs, stretching, movement and crafts.
■If you and your family is food challenged, the Food Pantry, next to the Boscawen Congregational Church, is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
■In celebration of the holiday, the Boscawen Public Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 26. They will reopen on Dec. 27 at noon. The library will be closed on Jan. 2, 2023 for New Year’s Day.
■Town Municipal Offices will be closed on Dec. 23 and 26.
■Merrimack Valley Schools (Boscawen Elementary) will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2, 2023.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
bakercompany4@gmail.com
■Production of the Town’s Annual Report is now underway. We’d love to include some photos from the community. Contact Kimberley at salisburymuniasst@tds.net for more information.
■The Town of Salisbury is seeking a Municipal Assistant to work in the Town Offices and be responsible for a variety of secretarial/administrative duties, and assist with the daily functions of the Selectmen’s Office. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Town of Salisbury, P.O. Box 214, Salisbury, N.H. 03268. For a complete job description please contact Town Administrator, April Rollins at salisburyadmin@tds.net or call (603) 648-6320
■The Salisbury Free Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 31 in observance of the holidays. On Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Saturday Library Cafe, we will have coffee, hot chocolate, and holiday cookies. This is the last Cafe Library this year. Children’s Storytime is on Dec. 8 and 15 at 5:30 p.m. There is also a Holiday Bingo game for children to pick up and play. There will be new library hours starting Jan. 1, 2023: Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.; Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
■The Selectmen will meet on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. to discuss the Highway Department Advisory Committee’s report further. Please see salisnurynh.org for more information. Residents with questions should contact the Selectmen’s Office at (603) 648-6320 or www.salisburynh.org/hwdadvisory-committee.
■Selectmen will hold their regular meeting on Dec. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. At the closing of the meeting, they will host their annual Volunteer Appreciation Night with refreshments.
■The Selectmen’s Office will be closed on Dec. 23 in observance of the holiday and the Town Clerk will be closed on Dec. 26. For more information please visit the town’s website at salisburynh.org
■For more information regarding Salisbury’s happenings please visit the town’s website at salisburynh.org and like us on Facebook. For hard copy public notices, meeting dates, town meeting results, and more may be found at the Salisbury post office bulletin board and on the bulletin board at Academy Hall.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The Selectboard will meet on Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Because of the holidays, the next meeting will be on Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.
■The Tax Collector will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 23, 28 and Jan. 4.
■The Hopkinton-Webster Transfer Station will have holiday hours. The Transfer Station will be open Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon, closed on Dec. 25 and 26, and open on Dec. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■The New Year’s schedule at the Transfer Station is as follows: Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon, closed on Jan. 1 and 2, and open on Jan. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■The Webster Historical Society is organizing the third Annual Silent Auction. This is our biggest fundraiser. Every dime is spent to maintain the Old Meeting House, Horse Shed, Hy-Mar Museum, and to keep the heat and lights on for the Society. We need donations for the auction: gift certificates, merchandise, services, anything that can be sold. These can be your donation, or from your favorite place of business, who will also enjoy free advertising. Cash donations are also very much appreciated. The auction will go live from March 4 to 18. All items need to be collected before Feb. 1 for time to take photos and upload them to the auction website. To call for pick up or for any questions, please contact Allison BlanchetteEiserman or Alberta Snow.
■A dog fell through the ice on Pillsbury Lake and was rescued by the Webster Fire Department. Dogs that run free are subject to all kinds of hazards including thin ice, cars, and wild animals.
Nancy Picthall-French
webstertowncrier@gmail.com