Those Celebrating Birthdays are: February 22, Dan Dunne; February
23, Sarah Hillsgrove; February 24, Andrew Ash, Daniel St.
Laurent, Jr.; February 25, Reynold Chase, Bruce Tibbetts, Tom
Huckins; February 26, Megan Vien; February 28, Irving Gadoury.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!
Celebrating Anniversaries are: February 27, Herb and Ann Emerson.
Best Wishes!
Local Youth Services Benefit Magic Show, by renowned "Frates
Creations", at the Epsom Fire Station 2/26 at 2 pm. Sponsored by the
Epsom-Chichester Lions and Fire Aux.
Admission by donation. Refreshments served. Call 736-9942 for more
information.
Letter
Amendment #3 - Protection From Predictions
"Protect" is a word that can come back to bite you. Oftentimes
"protection" comes back to haunt us when things don’t go as was
predicted. (I’ll get to "predict" in a minute.) Let me illustrate.
A homeowner signs a list of covenants with their piece of property
(mostly things he/she can’t do) to allegedly protect themselves and
their neighbors. An unexpected and prolonged recession comes along
and with it, extended unemployment. They look to their resources for
potential income, a large home and land, only to find that they are
prevented (protected) from starting a home business or renting a
section of their property. Who protected what?
In the early 1980s a Londonderry real estate agent, who was a
friend, "predicted" that the Franklin/Tilton area was destined to
be, in twenty years, the next very desirable bedroom community in
NH; similar to Merrimack or Londonderry. That was before the
internet took off and cyber commuting became a reality. I certainly
hope, 30 years later now, that the planning boards of Franklin and
Tilton didn’t invest too much time and energy in "protective"
legislation since the dreaded developers seemed to have missed their
cue.
Read more about rogue developers and their supposed threat to
Pittsfield at my open Facebook page (no need to have an account) at:
www.Facebook.com/ClassVIAmendment
Diane Rider
Letter
Well, it’s been a while since I wrote to say who you should vote
for, and seeing as Lizzy Hast is retiring, I figured this’ ‘bout
good time as any.
I don’t know everyone running for Town Clerk, but I do know Erica
Anthony and have since she was a wee bit of a whipper snapper. If
there is a nicer, kinder, smarter gal in Pittsfield, I have yet to
meet her (my bride excepted, of course).
Town Clerk and Tax Collector is a big job; takes a special person,
smart, and able to get along with everybody. Lizzy did a great job
all these years, and I have not a single doubt that Erica will be
just as good.
Erica Anthony is who I’m voting for, because she’s the best person
for the job…and you should too if you use the good sense God gave
you.
Sincerely,
Royce Elkins,
Mrs. Elkins Smartest Son
UMPI Provost And VPAA Releases Dean’s List For Fall 2011
Angela Perlupo, of Pittsfield has been named to the Dean’s List for
the fall semester at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Letter
To the citizens of Pittsfield:
I am writing this letter in support of Erica Anthony for Town Clerk.
Erica has much to offer our town and would be an excellent choice to
fill the position.
Erica has lived in Pittsfield for most of her life. She is a
graduate of PMHS, and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Wheaton
College in Boston, MA. She resides here with her husband Rick and
their two children Gabe and Sage who are both students at PMHS. She
has served on committees and boards for the betterment of our
community. She offers more than 20 years of experience in customer
service and has done it well.
Erica is a very bright, thoughtful woman and we would be lucky to
have her as our Town Clerk. I hope that you will give her the
opportunity to do so. You will not be disappointed .
Sincerely,
Bea Douglas
New Hampshire Horse Council Names
"New Hampshire Horseperson of the
Year"
The New Hampshire Horse Council is pleased to announce that Karen
Dodge of Chinquapin Hill Farm in Pittsfield, NH has been selected as
this year’s New Hampshire Horseperson of the Year. Each year the NH
Horse Council recognizes one very special, deserving individual
dedicated to helping, promoting and unifying New Hampshire’s horse
community. Karen was recognized on February 3rd at the NH Farm and
Forest Expo in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Karen Dodge, a lifelong horsewoman, lives, works and owns Chinquapin
Hill Farm, in Pittsfield, New Hampshire. The farm is a boarding,
breeding and training facility where the manure is conscientiously
composted for recycling on the beautiful flower gardens planted and
tended by Karen herself. Extra compost is distributed to local
landscapers and gardeners. Chinquapin Hill clients range in age from
five to over sixty-five. Disciplines include, but are not limited
to: driving, pleasure showing, ranch skills, recreational riding,
hunters, trail and dressage! As a result of this variety, Karen has
versatile horses and happy clients from all over the country. A
recreational rider or nationally recognized competitor both gain
skills and confidence with Karen’s personal and special gentle
"hands on" approach to learning.
Karen has always been an active rider and horse trainer in the
Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and New Hampshire Quarter Horse
Associations (NHQHA). She often volunteers her time with these
Associations, hosting clinics at her farm and other venues. She is a
long time NHQHA Platinum sponsor. Promoting the interest of
youngsters interested in equines, is very special to Karen. Karen
also gives of her time and effort to a wide range of other types of
horse events in New Hampshire; breed and open shows, fairs, clinics
and recreational rides. And she also strongly encourages her
students and clients to volunteer at events and shows as a way of
"giving back" too. She has for many years been a contributor of WLNH
Children’s Auction. Even in these difficult economic times, Karen
does her part to support the equine industry in New Hampshire.
Over the years, Karen has held numerous positions on Boards and
Committees at the State and Regional level. She is an American
Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Professional Horseperson, and is
involved in the show rules/regulations committee and monitors fair
and humane treatment of horses at nationally sanctioned shows. Each
year she volunteers her time, working with ApHC and AQHA at the
Massachusetts Equine Affair in November.
Karen works to maintain a good rapport with other industry
professionals both locally and across the country. She encourages
her students of all ages to "try everything". She trains her horses
to be versatile; taking pleasure show horses to ride on the beach,
go on a trail ride, compete at a dressage schooling show, and even
participate in a cow-working clinic! She invites other instructors
to her farm for special sessions and continues to take lessons
herself, updating her own informational base.
With Karen horses come first. She is "there" for the horse that
needs extra attention at whatever time the horse may need it. Karen
is the one who will be up all night with a mare and her new foal or
a sick horse. In sub zero temperatures she will be out in the barn
adding an extra blanket or extra shavings to the stalls. Often in
mid-summer, Karen will drive at night to keep the horses cool while
traveling to a show. Karen is that selfless person "behind the
scenes" for so many other people’s personal success stories. As
clients progress with their interest and skills, she travels with
them to regional, national and world shows, where she has coached
many successful rides. Recently a senior client who had been off
horses for a year was patiently encouraged to ride after hip
replacement.
Karen is the trainer that makes the un-rideable Mustang able to
trail ride with its owner. She is the teacher that empowers a
student too scared to get back on her horse after a serious leg
injury, not only to ride again, but to show and win many high point
awards. Karen’s upbeat "can do" attitude and patience motivates an
over fifty "mom" to go from the sidelines to riding and winning AQHA
All Around High Point Award in two years!
Karen lives the life and the passion of horses! Her selfless
devotion during a lifetime of work and accomplishments are the
undeniable reasons for her being chosen as the 2012 NHHC Horseperson
of the Year!
Left to right: Cassidy Kearns, Kristen
Treacy, Jon Ward, and Christianna Thompson. Pittsfield Rotary Club President Jon Ward presented
a $300 check to the Pittsfield Drug and Alcohol Coalition at a
recent meeting of the Club.
Community Outreach
30 Hour Famine To Overcome Hunger
The Concordia Lutheran Church youth group is doing World Vision’s 30
Hour Famine. They don’t think it’s right that thousands of kids are
dying from hunger every day. So they’re doing something about it.
They are going without food for 30 hours to raise money so others
can eat. Here’s how you can help: Volunteer. Come join us during our
Famine Weekend, they will be gathering at the church at 211 N. Main
Street, Concord, NH. Give. Just $30 can help feed and care for a
child for a month.
Donate on their group’s webpage at
www.30hourfamine.org,
click on Donate; Find a Famine Group Search; Concordia Lutheran
Church and make a gift or send a check made out to World Vision to
Concordia Lutheran Church, 211 N. Main St. Concord, NH 03301. Every
donation is tax-deductible!
Famine dates: March 9-10, 2012 Their goal: To raise $2,000 to help
feed and care for hungry kids.
For more information, or to join the famine, Contact: Call Andi
Kelleher at 226-3148 or email
[email protected]
Letter
I’ve reviewed over 100 NH zoning ordinances and subdivision
regulations. Over 80% require class V upgrades for new subdivisions.
I’ve reviewed committee minutes from multiple towns. Selectboards
do grant building permits on grandfathered lots. Zoning boards
do grant variances for minor subdivisions. I’ve even spent
considerable time reading NH court cases. The reasons for opposing
this basic frontage definition just don’t hold up.
It’s an undisputable fact that Pittsfield has the highest town
tax rate in the entire state. I cringe when I hear the old adage
being bandied about by some residents running for Planning Board and
Selectboard: "if it’s not broke, don’t fix it." Excuse me, but it
absolutely is broke! Our tax rate is ridiculous. And we
already know why our school tax rate is so high. The magnificent
town planning of the 1980s that brought Pittsfield’s number of
rental units from 380 to 591!
Now, while the vast majority of towns (with substantially lower tax
rates, I might add) move forward with well-planned ordinances and
regulations to improve their environment, we’re bantering over a
frontage definition that the rest of the state adopted years ago?
Our Planning Board is on record, both in the minutes throughout the
year, and during the hearings, that the frontage definition should
be submitted for a town vote before revisions to the subdivision
regulations could be made. They’re on record as saying that they’d
work on a solution to Class VI issues next year. I believe if Mr.
Mitchell, Mr. Heffernan, Mr. Pritchard, and Mr. Wood remain as the
four elected planning board members, they will keep their
word.
The three zoning amendments submitted by the Planning Board should
be passed, the petition to have selectmen appoint the planning board
should be defeated, and the town meeting petition (strategically
placed at the very end of the agenda) to revert to a 7 member
planning board should be defeated.
God Bless Our Troops,
Rachel Wood
Pittsfield
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Offers
"Practical Tips
For Starting A Healthy Lifestyle" In Pittsfield
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a free
program "Practical Tips for Starting a Healthy Lifestyle" on
Tuesday, March 6 at 12:30 pm at the Pittsfield Senior Center, 74
Main Street in Pittsfield.
Starting a healthy lifestyle may seem daunting, but with planning
and commitment, you can be successful. Discover simple ways to make
small changes in your diet, exercise routine, and your overall
wellness plan. No more finding a reason to put off until tomorrow
what you can do today!
For more information, call (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext.
5815.
Next Up At The Scenic....
Submitted By Meggin Dail
The Pittsfield Players invite you to "Proof," the Pulitzer Prize and
Tony Award winning play by David Auburn. This romantic mystery is
directed by Pittsfield Player veteran Mal Cameron. The story is of
25-year-old Catherine who has spent most of her young life caring
for her brilliant, egocentric and disturbed father. Robert,
Catherine’s father, was a mathematical genius with a huge following
in the mathematical community of scholars. Upon Robert’s death
Catherine is left with 103 notebooks of his rants, scrawlings and
possible bits of rare history-shattering proofs. Enter Claire,
Catherine’s older sister, who is determined to start running
Catherine’s life again though she has not been a figure in it for
years and Hal, a student of Robert’s who believes there is
brilliance in those books and is determined to find it, though
unaware he is falling madly in love with Catherine as well. What the
three do find is an inexplicable mysterious proof that changes their
lives forever.
If you haven’t been to theater in a while; it’s time you come back.
If you don’t know there’s theater in Pittsfield; you don’t know what
you’re missing. If you know there’s more to life than reality shows;
it’s time to mark your calendar for "Proof" coming to the Scenic
Theatre, Pittsfield, NH, March 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31.
"50 Year Time Capsule"
Pittsfield Historical Society
Thursday, March 15, 2012
What will you say or leave to friends and family in 50 years? What
will they think of our toys, money, photos, maps, political buttons,
watches, cards, magazines, tokens, eye glasses, hearing aids, and
false teeth?
The public is welcome to send a letter, Christmas card or postcard;
pass forward family stories, observations, and hopes. We will fill,
seal and safeguard your treasures.
Bring items and letters bound for the future. Put it into " Time
Capsule 2062."
Behind The Scenes At The Scenic Theatre:
G2K State Fair Offers Harmonies Galore
The State Fair Hog Callers Chase Gaudette, Weston LeMay,
Turner
Jennings, and Tucker Wolfe.
The Pittsfield Players’ Kid’s Theater Workshop will present G2K
State Fair, an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammersteins’ musical State
Fair for younger performers, in three performances on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, February 23, 24 and 25, at 7:30 pm each
evening. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids under the age of
13, and are now available on the Players’ website
www.pittsfieldplayers.com,
or by calling 435-8852.
State Fair tells the story of the Frake family of Brunswick, Iowa
and their adventures at the 1946 Iowa State Fair. Father Abel Frake
is showing his prize boar, Big Boy, and he’s confident that the hog
will win the Grand Sweepstakes. His wife, Melissa, is working on her
pickles and mincemeat, hoping for a blue ribbon this year. Son Wayne
is anxious to get even with the Hoopla Barker at the ring toss
booth, who made fun of him last year, and Wayne has practiced his
toss in the hopes of showing the barker up. Daughter Margy is facing
a big decision whether to marry her long time beau Harry, and, while
everyone expects her to marry him, she’s not too sure. At the fair,
these four Frake family members meet many new folks, find romance
and successes and trials, and have a great time at the fair.
The show features some wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein song,
including It’s A Grand Night For Singing and It Might As Well Be
Spring. In addition, there’s a "barbershop quartet" of young men
singing in four part harmony and a group of girls called The
Fairtones who are also mastering the art of singing in four part
harmony. The boys’ quartet includes Turner Jennings, Tucker Wolfe,
Weston LeMay and Chase Gaudette, and the girls’ group includes Chloe
Rattee, Alexis Keyes, Maghan Smith and Kira Wood. Audiences will be
treated to these great sounds throughout the show.
The cast includes Turner Jennings as Abel, Ashley Pence as Melissa,
Dylan O’Brien as Wayne, and Bailey Jennings as Margy. Also in the
cast are Justin Greene as Gus, the farm hand; Julian Brown as Dave
Miller; Tessa Keyes as Eleanor, Wayne’s girlfriend; Chris Garcia as
Harry, Joe Garcia as the Hoopla Barker; Maggie Molloy as Emily
Arden, a travelling singer with her back up group, the Fairtones;
Megan Wilkens as Vivian; Caleb Molloy as Pat Gilbert, a hardened
newspaper reporter who meets Margy at the fair; Mike Dukette as
Charlie, Pat’s photographer; Tucker Wolfe as Hank Munson, a hog
owner and companion to Weston LeMay who plays Lem and Chase Gaudette
who plays Clay, and who make up the "hog callers"; A.J. Robidas as
the Chief of Police and Eileen Manteau as Violet, his daughter;
Colton Gaudette as Judge Heppenstahl and Lexie O’Brien and Casey
Wolfe as the other mincemeat judges; Ashley Connor as Mrs. Edwin
Metcalf, and Gillian Robidas and Megan Wilkens as her friends Mrs.
Mosely and Miss Boxhorn; and April and Molly Keyes as the judges’
assistants. Chorus members include Courtney Butler, Kendra Luba,
Katie O’Brien, Spencer Griffen, Cora LeMay, Halah Abdelwahid, Kyle
Stockman, Rebekalyn Griggs, Sarah May Schultz, Cecily Schultz, Abby
Cote, Jolene Wood, and Joseph Molloy.
Come join the kids for a wonderful night of song and dance on the
Scenic Theatre stage!
Letter
To Residents of Pittsfield:
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Nicole Manteau, and I
am running for a position on the Pittsfield School Board. I have
lived in Pittsfield for eighteen years and am excited about the
opportunity to be able to give back to the community that I love and
consider my true "hometown."
However, serving my community is not something that is new to me. I
am the former Secretary and current President of the PMHS Booster
Club, the former Treasurer of the Suncook Valley Soccer Club, a
current Girl Scout and former Cub Scout Leader, a CASA volunteer,
and a coach of many Pittsfield youth sports teams. Additionally, I
participated in last summer’s Pittsfield Listens discussions and was
a member of the committee that helped to hire our current PMHS
Principal.
I graduated summa cum laude from both Hesser College with an
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and Southern New Hampshire
University with a Bachelor Degree in Social Science, and I have
completed two-thirds of the Master of Social Work program at UNH. I
have worked for almost fifteen years as a legal assistant. This
employment experience has provided me with valuable legal knowledge,
including the ability to understand and interpret federal and state
laws, regulations, and case law. Given the increasing complexity of
our educational system, this is an essential skill necessary to
effectively manage our school district.
I also have a personal interest in the success of our schools. I
have five children who are currently being educated by the
Pittsfield School District – at least one child in each of the
Pittsfield Schools.
I look forward to meeting you at Meet the Candidates Night on March
5th and would appreciate your support in the election on March 13th.
Sincerely,
Nicole Manteau
Letter
To the citizens of Pittsfield:
The Planning Board has placed the Zoning Amendment for Frontage on
this year’s ballot. I believe this was done to appease Mr. Jim
Pritchard’s continuing attempt to tell us how to use our property.
Two members of the Board went along with him after voting to not
place it on the ballot.
In last week’s Sun, Ted Mitchell said he, as Chairman, could call a
meeting "whenever and for whatever reasons." This is wrong. The
intent of the law was to handle applications in a timely manner, not
for his personal decisions on what should be done. He also stated
that we, the opposition to this, have been misrepresenting the
board’s position. In no way will this proposal protect taxpayers or
public safety issues. It only takes landowner’s rights away from
them and puts it into the towns control. Do you think lost land
value and no future tax revenue is good for the town?
In response to Mrs. Rachael Wood’s (Clayton’s wife) letters, she
does not explain why the majority of town who do not own property on
Class VI roads should be allowed to decide for the minority how they
use their land.
This would be similar to voting on only people with children should
pay the school tax. This is just wrong in so many ways. As proven in
the past, minorities have rights too and this might be a case of
discrimination.
Please vote all Zoning Amendments down and vote for anyone but Mr.
Mitchell and Mr. Wood. We all have a right to vote for the Best
Interest of the Town and whoever can help accomplish this.
Henry FitzGerald
Letter To The Editor
To the Pittsfield voters:
I have put my name – Bill Miskoe – on the ballot for Planning Board
this year. This happened because having been on the Board for eight
years ending in 2011, I am not satisfied with its current
activities.
If I am returned to the Planning Board, I will work to achieve the
following:
• End the practice of having the Board be an agent for one member’s
personal agenda for rewriting the Zoning Ordinance;
• Resume the practice of having the Board actually listen to what is
said at Public Hearings, and act in appropriate response;
• Cease having the meeting record be kept by a Board member, with a
return to having minutes prepared by an independent recorder.
If you believe that these are important goals, then I will be
grateful for your vote on March 13.
Bill Miskoe
Letter To The Editor
To the good citizens of Pittsfield:
I don’t know why I’m telling you this, but anyway, at the risk of
being labeled a crazy man, here goes:
About a month ago at a Selectman’s meeting I asked that each
Selectman find and watch the documentary "From Here To Infinity",
narrated by Patrick Stewart. A couple of weeks later I
diplomatically asked them each if they needed a couple of weeks more
to do their homework. They all smiled and nodded in agreement.
Well, last week I returned and asked each Selectman (4 members now)
if they had watched "From Here To Infinity." Three members said no
and one said he would not watch anything with Patrick Stewart in it.
Here’s what I told them: Because you did not watch this documentary,
you did not see earth from a different perspective. You will have a
hard time keeping up with this.
You are recommending spending tax money to protect our water. Our
water is not threatened. It is our food supply that’s threatened.
This is due to 40% of grain growth in the U.S. is a GMO. Monsanto’s RoundUp ready seed is one of them. Trouble is RoundUp is affecting
the bee’s, weakening them to make them more susceptible to mites,
which is killing them. And the bats who are weakened become more
susceptible to the fungus white nose syndrome, which is supposed to
kill 90% of all U.S. bats.
Another problem with RoundUp is you always need more (the weeds
adapt eventually). Now Monsanto is asking Federal Approval for its
next GMO. Using a chemical used to make Agent Orange, a defoilant,
will soon drench our crops. Either way, the poison in our food will
only grow stronger; more herbicides and more pesticides. No bats,
less bees.
The point is our water supply is not threatened, our food supply is.
Crazy, huh?
Dan Schroth Piermarocchi
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor:
At the present time we have three people controlling The Planning
Board. Mr. Wood, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Pritchard. Mr. Wood and Mr.
Mitchell are controlled by Mr. Pritchard. They seem to think that
they can control our land and restrict our rights. Article 3 is a
project of Mr. Pritchard’s and totally unnecessary. We need to break
up this trio and elect Bill Miskoe.
I have known Bill for a number of years and have a great deal of
respect for him. Bill will not let other Board members control him.
He will listen to public input and make common sense decisions.
Please vote for Bill Miskoe and defeat Mr. Wood and Mr. Mitchell.
Bob Lincoln
Letter
Dear Pittsfield voters:
The Planning Board has two 3 year positions open for election.
Clayton Wood and I (Ted Mitchell) are running for re-election to the
board.
During the past year, the Planning Board has done exhaustive work on
implementing the reduction of parking requirements for businesses in
the downtown commercial district.
We have brought the powers of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the
zoning ordinance into state compliance.
Finally, we have spent much time on getting a "frontage" definition
into the zoning ordinance.
I am asking you to vote for these three proposed changes on March
13th.
This Board is the first in many years to take the long term approach
to zoning seriously. The "we don’t have a problem, so why don’t you
wait until there is a problem" is not the way to manage town
affairs.
If we wait until there is a problem, then we manage the problem, not
the town. That way of doing things is, in part, why taxes are high.
Proper management allows town officials to anticipate cost of
services, years down the road. Playing catch up costs money. To
anticipate costs, the number of personnel, amount of equipment,
maintenance of equipment, risk to personnel and equipment must be
considered.
You will be asked to vote for people other than Clayton Wood and
myself. Please don’t.
Re-elect Clayton Wood and Ted Mitchell to the
Planning Board.
The long-term planning for Pittsfield is at risk.
Sincerely,
Ted Mitchell
TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea
At TOPS this past week we had an Auction that was lots of fun. We
raised some money and there were lots of nice surprises going around
the room. We bring a wrapped gift and auction them off and it’s
always a good time.
We still had a net weight loss, so that was good. Let’s keep up the
good work on our report cards. Hope everyone enjoyed Valentines Day
this past week and didn’t eat too much chocolate. I, for one, have
had it in the house all week; calling my name. I only had a couple
of pieces; it says you can have three mini candy bars. That’s
suppose to be better than one big one. But, hey, just like Dunkin’
Donuts, the big one, get a small coffee; less calories. While you’re
at it, try no sugar and you will be surprised to see how much just
that little bit makes a change in your way of eating.
I looked out the window the other day and saw a bunch of robins; a
sure sign spring is on its way. So let’s keep it up with our walking
and get ready to hop into the spring temps feeling good. Soon enough
we will be having our walking night at TOPS again; looking forward
to that.
Anyone interested in TOPS, we meet on Tuesday nights at the St.
Stephen’s Church on Main Street in Pittsfield. We had a guest last
week come for a visit and hopefully we’ll see her again this week.
We always welcome new faces.
Any questions please call Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at
435-5333. They will be glad to answer any questions that you might
have.
"Some of the most amazing journeys begin as detours!"
Hope everyone has a good week and see you lighter at the scales next
week!
Letter
To the good citizens of the Suncook Valley:
I often read the letters in our paper and hear advertisements on the
radio and wonder if we are thinking for ourselves anymore. It seems
too often that our politicians and those advertising for them assume
that they can tell us what to think - or better that they can tell
us what we think. I challenge you this election season to consider
for yourselves those things that you believe and hold dear. Don’t
allow anyone else to tell you what you think or believe. Ask real
and good questions of those things that you believe and when you are
sure of them, vote accordingly. If we are going to make our
communities better places for each of us to live, we cannot allow
anyone from outside our community to tell us what to think, believe
or how to vote.
Thanks,
Jeremy Everson, Pastor
Park Street Baptist Church
Pittsfield Rotary Club
Rotary Round Up!
2011 has come and gone and the Pittsfield Rotary Club is still up to
something!
Our annual Penny Sale held in November was a huge success! We had a
packed house, with standing room only. Thanks to everyone who
donated to the Penny Sale and to everyone who attended. Because of
you, our club raised over $4000! This money will be used for
things like, College Scholarships to local students and donations to
many local non-profits and community groups and programs, like the
Drake Field Summer Program!
Speaking about the Drake Field Summer Program. Ms. Louise Sawyer was
our clubs guest speaker this past week. The Drake Field Summer
program has been providing fun for our kids for over 20 years!
Thanks to Ms. Sawyer, program volunteers, and financial support from
the Sanderson Trust and the Pittsfield Rotary Club, the Summer
Program is going strong! Of course, the program can always use
additional funds!
The Drake Field Summer Program consists of the well known Pittsfield
Town Pool, sports activities, arts and crafts, games, story times
and field trips!
Take a look at this list of field trips our kids were able to
experience in past years! Wallis Sands State Park, Liquid Water
Planet, Albacore Portsmouth, M.S. Mt. Washington, New England
Aquarium, USS Constitution, Remick Museum, Sylvania Plant, NH
Pewter, Wright Museum, Clark’s Trading Post, Wentworth State Park,
Ellacoya State Park, Roller Skating... and much, much more! Many
kids would not be able to have these fun, educational experiences if
it was not for this program.
The Pittsfield Rotary Club is proud to support the Drake Field
Summer Program and the many other community organizations that serve
our community!
Service Above Self is our motto!
Donna Keeley
Proud Rotarian
Letter
To the citizens and business owners of Pittsfield:
The Pittsfield Firefighters Association will be sponsoring and
hosting an Informational Public Meeting at the fire station at 33
Catamount Road on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7 pm.
During this session, we will address why the Fire Department and
Rescue Service owns and operates the equipment that we have and why
we need to maintain it. Learn about our day-to-day operations and
the variety and types of requests for emergency service we respond
to. We will discuss how the budget is developed and are eager to
answer your questions concerning how your tax dollar is applied. We
will look at why ambulance response is critical when it is requested
and what happens when a property owner or tenant experiences a fire.
We will also take a look at what it takes to be a member.
Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door
prizes. For additional information, please call the station at
435-6807.
Please bring your questions and concerns so you can learn about how
your community is protected - what you don’t know can hurt you.
Gary Mullen,
Vice-President
Pittsfield Firefighters Association
Letter
My name is Stacey Polizotti. I am running for the School Board.
Since moving to Pittsfield in 2003, I have witnessed many people
giving their time to the Pittsfield community, including coaching
sports, working with our youth, and organizing community events. I
feel it is my turn to share my passion and skills with my community.
I have had 3 children in the school system and have been very active
in the issues facing our schools. My oldest child is currently
attending the college of his choice since graduating from PMHS last
year. I have volunteered as a Den Leader for the Cub Scouts for many
years. I also own a small business in Pittsfield, and therefore, am
a vested member of our community.
Last, I am up-to-date with the various legislation and philosophical
improvement/issues currently being debated locally and nationally. I
would prove to be a voice of reason and truth so as to represent the
people of our town fairly and honestly.
Sincerely,
Stacey Polizotti
Letter
To the Pittsfield community/voters:
Erica Anthony is running for the position of Pittsfield Town
Clerk/Tax Collector. I think Erica makes an exceptional choice to
serve our community in this roll.
She brings to this position, over twenty years’ experience in the
field of customer service while working locally right here in
Pittsfield. She has a strong work ethic and proven track record both
professionally and personally. Erica is a highly motivated,
detailed-oriented professional with outstanding communication and
customer service skills.
She and her family have been a part of the Pittsfield community for
over 40 years; a tradition started by her parents, that she has
chosen to continue by raising her own family here. Erica has been
and continues to be, a huge part of our community as a whole;
serving as Treasurer and President of the PES PTO, Treasurer of PMHS
Booster Club, serving on the Blueberry Express Daycare Center Board
of Directors and recently as a member of the Community Advisory
Council. She always finds the time to volunteer on these many
committees while continuing to attend most of our kids’ sports
events and raise her family. To her it is very important to be a
part of the community you are living in and to be actively involved
in all that the community represents.
The commitment Erica has always shown to her career and to the
Pittsfield Community is exceptional. I believe she will bring that
same commitment and drive to the position of Pittsfield Town
Clerk/Tax Collector. I am honored to support Erica in this great
opportunity to serve our community in a roll that I, for one, think
she is perfect for. I hope you will feel the same and Vote for Erica
Anthony for Pittsfield Town Clerk/Tax Collector in March.
Thank you.
Joan Tyrell
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