Those
Celebrating Birthdays are: September 23, Mary Jane Snedeker;
September 24, Joe Zahn, Candee Frost; September 25, Dorcas Chisholm,
Elise Aguilera; September 27, Dan Drew, Sabra Welch. A Very Happy
Birthday To One and All!
Those Celebrating
Anniversaries are: September 23, Norm and Steph Tuttle; September
27, Royce and Roberta Elkins.
Best Wishes!
Preschool Storytime started at Josiah Carpenter Library on Thursday,
September 15th at 10 am, please use the side door. All young
children are invited to come for stories, activities and a snack.
The Police Association will be holding our annual Comedy
Show at the Dell-Lea Country Club on October 22, 2011. Doors
open at 6 pm and show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 a piece.
We also have a company that contacts local residents to purchase
tickets. However, we only receive a small portion of the
profit. If you buy your tickets directly from an Association
Member or by stopping down at the Police Station, we get 100% of the
donation for the ticket. So please purchase tickets from an
association member.
Hope to see you all there. If you would like
to reserve some tickets, please contact Police Association President
Office Jay Darrah.
The Budget Committee will host a
public input session Wednesday, September 21 at 7 pm at the PMHS
Lecture Hall. The committee wants to hear the public’s opinion
and concerns for the 2012 municipal and school budgets. Please
attend the session and let your voice be heard.
CORRECTION
The Flu Shot Clinic being held at the Pittsfield
Senior Center (downstairs) is this week Wednesday, September 21st
from 10 am to noon.
Letter
Dear Pittsfield Residents: The Planning Board met on September
1st and discussed:
1. Finalizing Changes to the Rules of
Procedures -Changes include use of appointed alternates as state
law requires. Adoption of these changes is tentatively set for
December 1st. A reminder will be given so all interested in
how the Board operates, can attend the meeting.
2. March Ballot
Articles on Zoning Ordinances changes: A. First Amendment
-Replacement of Article 16 “Parking Regulations.” -Parking
related definitions to go in Article 3 “Principal Floor Area” and
“Street” -Replacement of Article 6 “Special Exceptions.”
-Replacement of definitions of “Special Exception” to go in Article
3. B. Second (2) Amendment: -Replacement of Article 5, Section
3/Powers of Zoning Board of Adjustment. -Replacement of Article 7
“Variances.” (This is to comply with State Law.) -Replacement of
definition of “Variance” to go to Article 3. C. Third (3)
Amendment: -Definition of “Frontage” to go to Article 3.
Thank
you for visiting
pittsfield-nh.com/planning.
Sincerely, Ted
Mitchell, Chairman Pittsfield Planning Board
What
You Need To Know A Guide To Understanding The Pittsfield School
District Redesign Submitted By Ross Morse, Community
Advisory Council Member Professional Development
In order
for Student-Centered learning to truly take hold and produce the
high standards of success our community is seeking, it will be very
important to ensure that those engaging our students and
collaborating with them be supported by sound professional
development. Below are some of the ideas to be implemented to
achieve those goals.
• Common Planning Time - teachers are
provided regularly scheduled time to meet and collaborate in teams.
This time is used for the planning of curriculum and
interdisciplinary units, looking at student work, organizing support
for students, providing collegial support and sharing best
practices.
• Peer Supported Professional Development –
teacher growth and learning is pursued in a manner that allows for
collaboration and action research to occur utilizing the skills of
the faculty in addition to the traditional professional development.
It allows for teachers to work on teams and grow through mentoring
and the sharing of best practices.
• Common Rubrics and
Assessments - The school engages the entire faculty to
collaboratively create common rubrics and assessments that promote
greater coherence and compatibility across grade levels and course
curricula. The faculty continually validates their relevance,
suitability and consistent application.
• Teachers as
Facilitators - Teachers are facilitators of student learning as
opposed to deliverers of content. In this model of teacher as
facilitator, the student is active and takes ownership for his/her
learning while the teacher provides coaching and support.
•
Differentiation and Student Choice - The school provides
professional development to see that every teacher has the tools to
meet individual student needs. Teachers develop and implement
intervention strategies to maximize students learning and growth.
• Teacher Evaluation System – The teacher evaluation system is
designed to promote professional growth and student learning.
•
School Visits – Students, teachers and community members participate
in visits to regional schools to observe and discuss best practices.
When our educators are supported through professional development
and collaborate with one another to best provide our students and
themselves with the tools necessary to succeed, results are
positive. Best practices are simply that; the best way to practice
our day-to-day collaborations with educators, students,
administration and community members. Best practices equals best
results.
We have addressed what student-centered is, what it
looks like and how it will be implemented in our schools. There is
one more piece that is integral to this reformation that cannot be
overlooked. That is the role of the community. Our last article will
take a look at the responsibilities we have as a community to
encourage and support student-centered learning.
Pittsfield Secret Santa Program
The Pittsfield Fire Department
and Ambulance Service will again be coordinating the Pittsfield
Secret Santa Program. As Christmas is rapidly approaching, we
would like to begin planning for this year’s program. Last
year this project was able to provide toys and clothing to 164
children in Pittsfield whose families might have otherwise had a
difficult Christmas, and we are anticipating an increase in children
this year.
We are hoping that you might be able to help us
provide gifts to these children. We are looking for donations
of new, unwrapped toys or clothing for all ages. Monetary
donations are appreciated as well. Your efforts will greatly
benefit the children of Pittsfield.
We would like to have all
donations received at the fire department by November 15th to allow
us to determine what gifts still need to be purchased. If you
will be donating toys or clothing, please contact Kris at the fire
station at 435-6807 to coordinate a time to drop them off, or
arrange for us to pick them up.
Checks may be made payable to:
Pittsfield Secret Santa, 33 Catamount Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
TOPS
News Submitted By Terrie Azotea
Well, we had a good night
at TOPS this past week. We finally got out for our walk and it was a
beautiful night.
Also, it was the last night for our contest of
Skinny Island, the six weeks sure went by fast and it was a lot of
fun to do. I am hoping that our next one will be just as much
fun. We had a great week for
weight loss. Kudos to those who
lost. Keep up the good work and it will pay off. As we all
know, it’s frustrating when we think we had a weight loss and we
didn’t. But the important part is we are sticking with it and
not giving up. A lot of times I have to remind myself of that!
Fall is upon us and it’s not too hot to get out and take a walk, or
a nice hike through the woods. I, for one, love the time of
year when we can do that. Apple picking with the family is
also a fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon. Just take the
time to enjoy life.
We would love to see some new faces join us
on a Tuesday night. Our weigh in is at 5:30 and the meeting is
at 6:30. If anyone is interested, please give Laurel Tiede at
269-8721 or Pat Smith at 435-5333 a call. We meet at the St.
Stephen’s Church, on Main Street in Pittsfield.
Quote for the
week: “Setbacks just make success sweeter”
Hope everyone has a
great week!
Dorcas
Guild
The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church of
Pittsfield met the evening of September 13th in the church vestry
with fourteen attending. The meeting opened with devotions by
Freda Jones, who read “I Heard Something Good About You” and
“September” by Helen Hunt Jackson. All joined in the Lord’s
Prayer.
President Nella Hobson, conducted the business meeting,
which included Joan Riel reading the minutes from the May and June
meetings, several thank yous and items of correspondence. Many
cards were signed by all to be sent out. Reny Boyd, treasurer,
gave her financial report to date.
The various routes of fund
raisers is as follows: Food Basket to Arlene Weeks then Evelyn
Richard. The apron, taken by Shirley Bleckmann, to Nella
Hobson, Elsie Morse, and Sue Case. The “about” mystery package
this month was won by Shirley, which Betty MacKay will bring to
Shirley next meeting and Shirley will bring one to be drawn at the
October meeting.
The Christmas Fair to be held on November 12th
from 9 am to 2 pm is being chaired by Nancy Fogg and Mary Jo
Powelson. Audrey Moore will head up the Corn Chowder Lunch and
will be soliciting at the October meeting. Nella Hobson and
Joan Riel are co-chairs of the Craft Fair to be held December 3rd
from 9 am to 2 pm.
The Service Project will begin again and run
through the fall and winter months. Donations of warm clothing
items (new or gently used) are being requested for the needy.
New
information was presented regarding the Automatic External
Defibrillator. Following discussion it was decided to get
further information for an upcoming meeting.
Replacing the green
vinyl tablecloths was discussed and Peggy Jacobs volunteered to look
into prices etc. before the next meeting. Cindy Cyr offered to
approach the Pittsfield School about adopting a family or child for
Christmas gifts.
Delicious refreshments of cheese, crackers,
meats, fruits and homemade cream puffs were served by hostesses
Audrey Moore and Evelyn Richard. During this time members read
or told favorite jokes and funny stories.
The next meeting will
be held on October 11th at 7 pm. Hostesses will be Nancy Fogg,
Freda Jones and Elsie Morse. “Charades” will be the program.
The Guild has agreed the Sunday prior to that, October 9th, to host
the Fellowship Hour following the morning worship service.
Obituaries
Kent
Richard Pytel
Kent Richard Pytel, 50, died at the Leominster
Hospital on September 14, 2011 following a sudden illness. Born in
Worcester Massachusetts on May 21, 1961 he was the son of Richard
and Linda (Atwood) Pytel.
Kent lived in Pennsylvania as a young
boy and relocated to Ashland, NH; where he attended grammar school
and graduated from Ashland High School in 1979. He was employed in
the food service industry for many years at the New Hampton School
and Fitchburg State College. He enjoyed canoeing, model building,
and wood working.
He was predeceased by his sister Beth Anne
Pytel in 1972. He is survived by his son Kevin Pytel of Fitchburg,
his partner of 25 years Ginger Chase and daughter Amy Chase of
Fitchburg, a grandson Kevin Landon Pytel of Fitchburg, , his father
Richard Pytel of Connecticut, his mother Linda (Atwood) Wood and
husband Lannie of Pittsfield, sister Leigh Hubbard and husband Mark
of Chichester, stepsister Melissa Hall and stepbrother Jason Wood.
A graveside service will be held in Green Grove Cemetery Ashland,
NH. On Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 10 am. Dupuis Funeral Home,
Ashland is handling arrangements. Donations may be made to the
New England Eye Bank Boston, Ma.
Betty
L. St. Laurent
Betty L. (Locke) St. Laurent, 80, of Dowboro Rd.
died September 11th at Concord Hospital with her family at her side.
Betty, also called Nana by those close to her, was born the daughter
of Harold and Florence Locke. She was raised and attended school in
Pittsfield. She worked in local factories, retiring after over 20
years from Pittsfield Weaving Co. while raising her 3 sons and
maintaining a tidy and loving home.
She enjoyed cooking and
baking and for her family it was a treasure to eat her simple and
well prepared fare. Her mac-n-cheese and fudge were favorites of
all. A very strong willed and courageous woman, she had
battled the ravages of rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years and
maintained a productive life, even though the disease was
debilitating and painful. She never complained and remained the
matriarch of the family.
She was very proud of her family and
enjoyed having her sons and family members visit. It was then she
smiled the most and her infectious personality brightened the lives
of those around her.
She was the widow of her husband of 49
years, Edgar A. St. Laurent who died in 1999 and members of her
family include 3 sons; Raymond St. Laurent of Pittsfield, Dale
St. Laurent and wife Samantha of Chichester and Arthur St. Laurent
and wife Laura of Pembroke; 10 grandchildren including a live in
grandson and caretaker Craig St. Laurent and former daughter-in-law
Pamela St. Laurent; 2 great grandchildren; a brother Robert Locke
and wife Sylvia of Barnstead; 2 sisters Jean Brown and husband James
of Pittsfield and Virgie Hutchinson of Epsom as well as many
cousins, nieces and nephews.
To sign an on line guest book, log
on to
perkinsandpollard.com.
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