The
Brunt Family Singers will be in concert at the Loudon Center
Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, November 20th at 7 p.m. A
pot-luck supper will be enjoyed at 6 p.m. and everyone is cordially
welcome.
Pittsfield Park and Rec. basketball sign-ups
for grades k-6th will be at Pittsfield High School, on November 20,
2010, from 9 am -2 pm. If you have any questions, contact
Darrell Wages at 603-340-0459.
Another special
day of activity at the Pittsfield Area Senior Center is planned.
On Friday, November 19th, beginning at 10 am, a craft exhibit will
be on display and there will be a time of “show and tell” as well.
Bring your work to share with others and if there is something you
would like to learn, speak to Leslie and future activities can be
planned.
Keep the date of December 11th open for a
Christmas Concert of special music to be given that evening at the
First Congregational Church in Pittsfield. Watch the local
columns for weekly updates.
Celebrating Birthdays
are: November 17, Stacey Longval; November 18, Irene Gagnon;
November 19, Allison Quigley; November 20, Mark Selesnick; November
22, Joan Riel, Paul Richardson, Kim Trudeau, Andrew Ward.
A Very
Happy Birthday to One and All!
Celebrating
Anniversaries are: November 17, Robert & Stephanie Hetu.
Best
Wishes!
James Wesson of Pittsfield, shot a 400+ lb.
black bear near his home on 11/6 with a 45 cal. muzzle loader.
Nice shot Jimmy!
Pittsfield Girl Scouts
On Sunday, November 7th Pittsfield Girl Scouts held their annual
investiture ceremony. We are very happy to welcome 3 new Daisy
scouts, 10 new Brownies, and 7 new Junior scouts! We are off
to a great start this year and are excited to have so many new girls
joining us.
The girls did an excellent job running the ceremony
and a good time was had by all. We all enjoyed the yummy desserts
afterward!
A special thank you to all our families who brought
something to share and to all the leaders who make all that we do
possible.
Pittsfield Planning Board Proposes Zoning Changes
Submitted by
John W. (Bill) Miskoe, Chairman Planning Board
This article
briefly explains the major changes to the Pittsfield Zoning
Ordinances to be proposed by the Planning Board.
The areas
changed include: TABLE OF USES: The “by right” and
“exception” have been liberally expanded on in specific zoning
districts. This greatly increases the potential for business
opportunities in Pittsfield.
DEFINITIONS OF USES: They have
been simplified and clarified. Some uses have been combined
under other use names that are essentially the same.
Areas
of the Zoning Ordinances that are completely controlled by State and
Federal Regulations have been eliminated with only a brief reference
to those regulations.
Major areas that have been re-written
include: Article 2 - Administration and Enforcement:
This spells out everyone’s duties, responsibilities, required
permits and consequences if developers or others violate procedures
and regulations.
Parking Requirements: Parking requirements
for downtown businesses have been eliminated. (Requirements
for residential rentals remain the same.) This change
increases the potential for businesses to move into downtown.
Home Occupation: All restrictions have been eliminated except
where safety is an issue. State and Federal regulations must
be complied with.
Signage: This is allowed provided it is
not posted on Right-of-Ways and does not interfere with line of
sight for road traffic or driveways.
Residents can also display
made products under this section provided they do not block driver’s
line of sight.
Article 7 – Special Exceptions: Article 7.4
Conditions for Manufactured Home Parks (including mobile homes).
Article 8.2: Requirements for a Variance have been revised.
Article 9: Base Acreage Table (Cluster Development):
Minimum frontage per lot changed from 150 ft. to 75 ft. NOTE:
The purpose for allowing cluster development is to have high density
housing in some areas while protecting the vast majority of land and
preserving the rural esthetics of Pittsfield. It controls
sprawl.
Article 9.5 and 9.6 – Major Subdivision/Development:
This ensures required open areas in developments are established and
kept from being built upon.
Article 24 – Senior Housing: A
Senior Housing provision has been added to the Zoning Ordinances.
Finally, the Planning Board unanimously voted to open the Route 28
corridor to RETAIL business.
The Planning Board will hold one
joint review with the Board of Selectmen, Zoning Board of
Adjustment, Master Plan Committee and Economic Development
Committee. Then there will be at least one Public Meeting for
residents to ask questions and officer opinions.
The final stage
of this process will be articles (supported by the Planning Board)
on the proposed Zoning Ordinances Changes for residents to vote on
in March.
Prior to the voting date, the written articles to be
voted on will be made public so you can review them in advance.
This will give you time to understand what you will be voting on.
Holiday
Fair This Saturday
We are entering the peak of the Christmas
shopping season. Why not avoid the crowds in the big city
stores and make the rounds of the great church fairs instead?
This Saturday, November 20th, put St. Stephens Holiday Fair at the
top of your list to visit. The church is right on Main Street
in Pittsfield and will be open from 9 AM to 2 PM.
You will find a
wide assortment of gifts to satisfy just about everyone on your list
plus ornaments and other things to enhance your holiday
entertaining. Buy a few raffle tickets for a bounteous holiday
dinner basket and pick up a pie from the Bakery for your holiday
feasts.
St. Stephen’s is well-known for its outstanding Silent
Auction, so you might want to stop by a couple of times during the
day to be sure you are high bidder on that perfect item. If
you time your last visit to be present at 2 PM, you will be on hand
for the announcement of the high bidders as well as for the drawings
of the winning tickets for the food basket and the really special
“Town Green” quilt that has been on display in several locations for
the last few months.
Holiday shopping can indeed be fun and
economical when you visit the local fairs. And you will be
helping to support church outreach programs for those many people
who need a boost in these tough times.
In
Memory Of Dana A. Pitman Of Loudon From The Merrills
Let me
live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man… -
Sam Walter Foss
There
are hermit souls that live withdrawn In the place of their
self-content; There are souls like stars, that dwell apart, In
a fellowless firmament; There are pioneer souls that blaze the
paths Where highways never ran- But let me live by the side of
the road And be a friend to man.
Let me
live in a house by the side of the road Where the race of men go
by- The men who are good and the men who are bad, As good and
as bad as I. I would not sit in the scorner’s seat Nor hurl
the cynic’s ban- Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I see
from my house by the side of the road By the side of the highway
of life, The men who press with the ardor of hope, The men who
are faint with the strife, But I turn not away from their smiles
and tears, Both parts of an infinite plan- Let me live in a
house by the side of the road And be a friend to man.
I know
there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead, And mountains of
wearisome height; That the road passes on through the long
afternoon And stretches away to the night. And still I rejoice
when the travelers rejoice And weep with the strangers that moan,
Nor live in my house by the side of the road Like a man who
dwells alone.
Let me
live in my house by the side of the road, Where the race of men
go by- They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are
strong, Wise, foolish - so am I. Then why should I sit in the
scorner’s seat, Or hurl the cynic’s ban? Let me live in my
house by the side of the road And be a friend to man.
Pittsfield Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational
Church in Pittsfield, held its monthly meeting on November 1st in
the church vestry. Freda Jones, president, opened the meeting
and then offered a prayer of blessing in order for all to enjoy the
refreshments of ice cream and raspberries furnished by Arlene
Martin, as well as crackers and cheese, cider, donuts and coffee.
During this time several cards were circulated for signing to be
sent to sick and shut-in members of the church family.
Following
the refreshment time of fellowship, the regular meeting began with
devotions by Arlene Martin. She read “Come Ye Thankful People
Come” by Henry L Alford and “Autumn Prayer” by Max Ehrmann.
Freda Jones also gave a reading from a well worn “Book of Devotions”
on patience. The book was given to her in 1970 from her mother
who had received it years earlier from a friend. Devotions
ended with all joining in the Lord’s Prayer.
During the business
meeting, Joan Riel, Secretary, gave her report of the previous
meeting and Audrey Moore, Treasurer gave her current financial
report. Twenty-five dollars was voted to be given to the
church building fund in loving memory of Elaine Mahanna, recently
deceased member.
The remainder of the meeting was spent on the
annual Christmas Fair coming up on November 20th. The only
fund raiser the ladies have is the food table at the fair. A
new price list was made up for food items. The meeting closed
with all joining in the Mizpah Benediction.
School
Lunch Menu November 22-26, 2010
PMHS Monday
- Pasta, meat
sauce, garden salad, fruit, bread, milk. Tuesday - Cold
sandwich; tuna or egg, vegetable soup, cheese sticks, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - No School Thursday - No School - Thanksgiving Day
Friday - No School
PES Monday
- Hotdog on bun, carrots &
celery, banana, milk. Tuesday - Chicken patty on bun, fries,
cranberry sauce, milk. Wednesday - No School Thursday - No
School - Thanksgiving Day Friday - No School
Fantastic Fair
A
“Dresden Plate” quilt is just one of the many handmade selections
for sale at this year’s fair, Saturday, 9-2. Also available
are knit and baby items as well as gourmet goodies.
Come one, come all to the Christmas Fair at the First Congregational
Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, this coming Saturday from 9 to
2. Sponsored by The Dorcas Guild, this fair is nothing short
of fantastic.
There are many handcrafted items, aprons, mittens,
hats, artwork, jewelry, toys and special gourmet and baked goods.
Don’t forget the “Unique Boutique” for outstanding values and the
“Silent Auction” for those special gifts.
Come to shop and stay
for a corn chowder lunch. One of New Hampshire’s great fairs, this
one is not to be missed.
Allen
Grattage of Pittsfield and Cindy Grattage of Manchester announce the
engagement of their daughter Loriann Grattage, to Terrence F.
Lambert, son of Paul and Rachel Whiteneck. Terrence graduated from
Prospect Mountain. Lori is a senior at Pittsfield Middle High
School. Terrence works as a Tire tech at Tire Warehouse in Laconia.
A July 2011 wedding is planed.
PYBA
News
The Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association (PYBA) would like
to extend its thanks and sincere gratitude to Mr. Larry Berkson for
his Herculean efforts related to improving the Tilton Hill ballpark.
In 2007, PYBA undertook a project to expand the facility by adding a
Babe Ruth size baseball field in addition to the three existing
smaller fields. Mr. Berkson agreed to manage the project on
behalf of PYBA. Mr. Berkson did more than just manage the
project, he developed a plan, raised money, secured gifts,
coordinated contractors, oversaw work, overcame obstacles, donated
money and—on most days—could be found tirelessly working at the park
doing anything that needed to be done.
Through Mr.
Berkson’s efforts, the park has been transformed not only by the
addition of a new regulation Babe Ruth field but also through a
doubling of the size of the clubhouse, the addition of restrooms, an
expanded parking lot, lighting, landscaping, and two stately
flagpoles welcoming visitors to what is surely now the gem of the
Suncook Valley league.
Quite simply, this would not have
been possible absent Mr. Berkson’s efforts and selfless service to
our community and the approximately 150 children who participate in
baseball and softball activities in any given year.
Please be
sure to stop by the ballpark sometime and check it out—it’s truly a
landmark that all of Pittsfield can be proud of. If you would
like to get involved in PYBA, stop by one of our monthly meetings
(the second Tuesday of each month at the Community Center at 6:30
PM) or call PYBA’s president, Glenn Amnott, at 435-7905 for details
on how you can help.
“What’s
Happening At PYW?” Submitted By: Paula Driscoll, Program Director
Back
row to front: Megan Moody, Kyle Hamel, Nathaniel Jackson,
Daniel Colon-Pagan, Amy Swisher, Alex Lamere, Branden Jones, Cody
Gauthier, Keaton Heath, Zach Bissonnette, Mike Duquette, Noah
Manteau, Jordon Paggi, Davis Duquette, Rian Fuller,
Mehrin Hueston and Heather Cole. Not in picture: Katie Whitehead,
Jarred Philbrick and Julia Cole
October was a busy month for the
Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW). PYW participants went to the
circus, mountain biked at Franklin Falls, went outdoor rock
climbing, carved pumpkins (thanks to a donation from Paul Metcalf ),
worked on some very cool arts and crafts project with Julianne
Gadoury (volunteer) and spent many days building a Haunted House.
Our Haunted House Fundraising Event was held on Halloween night. We
hope that everyone had a chance to experience the terrors and chills
of our haunted house while supporting PYW programs at the same time.
We want to thank Ace Hardware for the donation of plastic, paint
and strobe lights, the man who stopped by and dropped off a large
bag of candy, Kristie Smith and Jen Cole for helping with crowd
control, collecting money, and handing out goodies while Amy Swisher
helped scare so many trick-or- treaters inside with the youth. And
we can’t forget the many youth that helped build the Haunted House
and gave up their night to let others have a good scare. Great Job!
Upcoming Events: November 15th, PYW will be traveling to Durham to
tour the University of New Hampshire (UNH); Wednesday,
November 24th we will be providing our Thanksgiving Family Dinner
and before we can blink an eye PYW’s youth will be making
Gingerbread Houses to be raffled off at the Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 4th.
Just a reminder: PYW Drop-in hours are
Monday through Friday from 3-6 PM.
Please feel free to contact
Paula Driscoll or Zach Powers at
[email protected] with any questions or to make a
donation. Make sure to check out our website at
www.pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org for our calendar of events or
the latest pictures of what the youth have been doing!
Dorcas
Guild
The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church in
Pittsfield, met the evening of November 9th with fifteen members
attending. Peggy Jacobs, President, opened the meeting.
For devotions, Elsie Morse asked each member around the circle, in
turn, to state what they were thankful for, which brought many
meaningful responses. All then joined in the Lord’s
Prayer.
The Secretary gave her report of the previous meeting,
read several notes of thanks, and circulated many cards to be signed
and mailed. The Treasurer gave her financial statement.
The
food basket brought in by Mary Jo Powelson, went to Joan Riel; the
Traveling Apron brought in by Sue Case was taken by Bev Moore, who
passed it on to Arlene Weeks. The mystery package brought by
Audrey Moore was won by Shirley Bleckmann.
Twenty-five dollars
was voted to the Building Fund in loving memory of Elaine Mahanna
and a substantial amount was voted to the Building Fund toward the
Brick Restoration Project.
The November 20th annual Church Fair
was finalized and the December 5th Craft Fair, with tables rented to
area artisans was also discussed and completed. The nominating
committee reported they had secured the positions of vice president,
secretary and treasurer, but the office of president was yet
unfilled.
Names were drawn for secret prayer pals for the coming
month. The 2011 year books were discussed and Nella Hobson and
Elsie Morse volunteered to come up with monthly activities for the
coming year.
The monthly activity was “Sock Hop” and
members brought in many, many packages of socks that were sorted for
distribution to the Homeless Kitchen in Concord.
Delicious
refreshments of almond bread pudding, cheese and crackers, and
Pepperidge Farm cookies were served by hostesses Nancy Fogg and
Elsie Morse.
The next meeting will be held on December 14th with
Mary Lawson, hostess. Members are to bring a dish to share and
a gift to exchange.
“Hello
Dolly!” Thrills Music Lovers At The Scenic
Want to have a most
enjoyable evening of great songs, snappy lyrics, fun choreography,
and glamorous costumes?
Then you must head to The Scenic Theatre
in Pittsfield to catch “Hello Dolly!”
Having enjoyed its
successful first three performances, “Dolly” is set to “come back
again” for a second, final weekend, playing next Friday and Saturday
at 8 p.m., and closing with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
The play
is a rewarding experience for audiences who are doubly treated to
the nostalgia of revisiting one of America’s best-loved musicals and
in watching a cast that is remarkably well chosen.
Marie
Klinedinst plays Dolly Levi, the quintessential matchmaker of her
time. Marie quickly dispels the ghosts of earlier actresses
who have played Dolly with her own fresh, vibrant treatment.
She delivers her songs with vitality and style. And Marie
plays beautifully opposite Horace Vandergelder who is adeptly played
by Bill Peterson, the object of Dolly’s quest for marriage.
Their chemistry is a joy to watch.
The “Hello Dolly!” cast is
talented and well rounded. Jon Martin and John Charron
(co-producers, co-directors) can be proud of their assembly of such
a large, artistic cast.
“Hello Dolly!” is rich with music, and
the accompaniment provided by Geraldine Veroneau sets the mood for
performances of song and dance that has the audience tapping their
toes. Dee Dee Pitcher adds her expertise to the choreography
and keeps the large number of actors on time and on mark.
Although the plot so well known, and so-often portrayed on stage and
screen, it is the music that carries the play to its fun conclusion.
You’ll be treated to those familiar Dolly numbers like “Put on Your
Sunday Clothes,” “Dancing,” “It Only Takes A Moment” and, of course,
“Hello Dolly!.” And don’t leave your seats for any reason and
miss “The Waiter’s Gallop.”
Any
turn of the century story (turning to the 1900s) begs for rich
costuming, and that is amply supplied by the glamorous handicraft of
Kate Mara who enlisted a talented group of seamstresses to supply
the many eye-catching costumes used in Dolly.
All in all,
“Hello Dolly!” delivers a fun evening of theatre that simply should
not be missed by anyone who wants to be well entertained.
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