■The town clerk is looking for people who are interested in working at the polls for the September and November elections. Please email kpellissier@allenstownnh.gov.
■A summer concert will be held on Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. on the Town Hall Lawn. The Allenstown Fire Department will provide food and beverages as they have done at past concerts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The band Green Heron is brought to you by the economic development committee.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Chichester Historical Society will meet at the museum on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet in the Grange Hall on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
■To register your child for kindergarten call 798-5651. If you recently moved to town and need to register your child for school, new student registration for the 2020-21 school year has begun online. Go to chichesternh.org and click on the school you would like to register your child for. Kindergarten registration requires a child development survey. There are several forms needed for registration, please read through ahead of time to be prepared.
■The Chichester School Board will meet Aug. 5 rom 6 to 7 p.m. at the school.
■Town Hall is open by appointment only. You may call the Town Clerk at 798-5350 for voter registration information and to request an absentee ballot.
■The library summer reading program, “Imagine Your Story,” is in full swing. You can still join, just stop in at the library or call to register. There are “make and take” craft projects also available. Ask the librarian or the person at the desk for information on KidZviz, a new online search feature for the library’s online catalogue. You can also call the library for more information about the library’s online story hour and writing contest. Call the library at 798-5613 for information on all programs.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
EPSOM and PITTSFIELD
■Epsom may not be having Old Home Day, but the town will still have a citizen out there that should be recognized! Nominations for the 2020 Epsom Citizen of the Year are now being accepted at the Town Office. Written nominations should include the name of the nominee and why you think they should be recognized as Citizen of the Year. Nominations can be emailed to epsomtown@metrocast.net; mailed to Town of Epsom, PO Box 10, Epsom, NH 03234; or dropped off at the Town Office (940 Suncook Highway) during business hours. Nominations must be received by 3 p.m. on Sept. 1. Don’t miss the opportunity!
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Town Office.
■The Planning Board will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
■The Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
■The library is currently offering curbside pickup to all patrons by appointment. This is being phased in gradually. Hours for curbside pickup are Monday-Thursday from 1-6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the library (736-9920) for more information.
■Happy birthday to Kelsea Davis on Sunday and an extra special wish to my mother-in-law Corine Miller who is 80! Please wish her happy birthday if you see her! Let’s not forget Gary Chagnon!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Congratulations to Dr. Cedric Dustin III on being selected as the 2020 Pittsfield Citizen of the Year! Many of you might know Dr. Dustin from his dental practice in town, but he has also been a dedicated and generous community volunteer for years! Cedric was a member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club, involved in the annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, the Road Cleanup project, Penny Sale and was the main cook for the club’s lobster bake. Dr. Dustin has volunteered for the Pittsfield Historical Society and was a longtime member and chairperson of the Budget Committee. He was the Town Moderator for a number of years. Dr. Dustin is also a member of the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce, the Pittsfield Center Development Corporation Community Center. He was also an initial member of the Suncook Development Corporation and has served on the Central NH Regional Commission. We are sure there are many other places and people that Dr. Dustin has given his time to. Thank you to Dr. Cedric Dustin III for all you have done and all you currently do and for making Pittsfield a better place to live. Congratulations on being named the 2020 Pittsfield Citizen of the Year! A Car Parade is planned for Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. To join the parade, please meet at the high school or watch along the parade route that will be posted on Facebook.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library/Pittsfield Senior Center Book Club will gather on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Town Beach area to talk about books the members are currently reading. Please call 435-8406 or email lvogt@pittsfieldnh.gov for information. Rain date is Aug. 7.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for a new museum and headquarters with a commemorative garden. A “buy-a-brick” program 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.
■Parents, if you are looking for something fun for your kids, stop by the Fire Station and pick up a fire prevention goodie bag. Station tours are not happening at this time.
■The playground and basketball court have been opened up at Drake Field. Please be respectful of the facilities and help do your best to limit the spread of germs by following the suggested guidelines. If you witness inappropriate behavior or someone littering, please notify the Pittsfield Police Department.
■The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will meet on Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■A very special happy birthday to my fabulous mother-in-law, Corine Miller, today! I hope you have a great day! Happy birthday wishes to Kelsea Davis and to Erich Engelmann! Happy anniversary wishes to Ray and Judy Webber on Tuesday!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
ALLENSTOWN and CHICHESTER