Merrimack Valley region town crier for Feb. 13, 2022 – Concord Monitor
BOSCAWEN Church has live service
■All visitors entering any Town of Boscawen building or confined space, under the Town’s authority or control, will be required to wear a mask, regardless of illness or vaccination status.
■Delinquent tax bills are due to the Town of Boscawen by Feb. 15. Any unpaid 2021 bills after this date will be subject to a lien.
■Absentee Ballots for the upcoming Town Meeting on March 8 are available by calling the town offices at (603) 753-9188. They can also be downloaded from the town’s website at townofboscawen.org.
■Each Sunday at the Boscawen Congregational Church, services are available “live and in person” for in-house worship at 10 a.m. The services are also live streamed at 10 a.m on Facebook. Confidential prayer requests may be sent to [email protected], and the church’s email is [email protected].
■The enrollment process for Kindergarten at the Boscawen Elementary School has started. More information is available by calling the school at (603) 753-6512.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
CANTERBURY Town posts documents for annual meeting
■ March 8 is the First Session, Election of Town Officers and Zoning Amendments, held at the Town Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
■March 11 is the Second Session, Budget and Warrant Articles, held at the Canterbury Elementary School at 7 p.m.
■Sample Ballots, Full Text for 2022 Zoning Amendments, and the application for an Absentee Ballot for the March 8 town election have been posted on the Town’s website under the Town Clerk-Tax Collector, canterbury-nh.org/town-clerktax-collector. The sample ballots have also been posted at the Town Office and the Canterbury Country Store. Absentee applications can be obtained in-person during the Clerk’s hours, Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. Please call (603) 783-0153 with any questions.
■The next Trustee meeting is on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in the library.
■Keep Calm & Craft On Club on Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. This month, Wendy Sanborn leads us in making a refrigerator memo center made from a repurposed picture frame, fabric, magnets and mini-clothespins. Contact the library for more information or sign up on the programs page of our website.
■Elkins Café. Join Rachel by the fireplace on the first and third Thursday of each month (Feb. 3 and 17) at 2 p.m. for an hour. Come and enjoy a coffee or tea and sit together. This is a time of group led discussion and activity. Check Facebook or the town-wide email for the list of topics.
Rachel Baker
SALISBURY Submit citizen of the year
■The Merrimack Valley School District will hold public hearings on a petitioned warrant article received to adopt the provisions of RSA 40:13 (known as Senate Bill 2 (SB2)). The next hearings will be held Feb. 14 (6:30 p.m. at Merrimack Valley High School), and Feb. 15 (5:30 p.m. at Loudon Elementary School).
■The 2022 Salisbury Town Meeting will be held on March 8, 2022. Voting Begins at 11 a.m. and continues to 7 p.m. Business meeting begins at 7 p.m. All information pertaining to Town Meeting can be found under the Town Meeting tab. Salisbury Town Hall 645 Old Turnpike Road Salisbury, NH 03268
■The Salisbury Old Home Day Committee will be accepting nominations for the Citizen of The Year Award at the Annual Town meeting voting day in March 2022. The committee decided on Jan. 11 that it would hold the ballot voting for Citizen of the Year on the same day as the Annual Town Meeting. We ask that you please be sure to cast your vote for the Citizen of the Year nomination on your way out of the meeting, there will be a separate voting box and signage for this purpose. The winner will be honored at Salisbury’s Old Home Day and ride in the parade on Aug. 13. The Citizen of the Year will receive a beautiful granite clock with their name inscribed for a keepsake, as well as a write up in the town’s annual report which becomes a permanent part of town history. The person must also be a present citizen of Salisbury. The “Citizen of the Year” award will recognize an individual with these characteristics: a person who continually volunteers their time, dedication and talents to the town and the citizens to make Salisbury a great place to live. They may serve on service, school, church, or community committees. A person with the qualities of honesty and integrity. In choosing the recipient, regards will be given to the nominee’s achievements in the year immediately prior to receiving the award, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contributions to the community.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall. All are welcome to attend. Please see the town’s webpage for the alternative Zoom link if you cannot make it in person.
■The Planning Board will meet on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■There is a School Board Meeting on Feb. 14 at 7:15 p.m. at Merrimack Valley High School. Please refer to their website for Zoom instructions, agendas, updates and directions. The website is mvsdpride.org
■The Old Home Day Committee meets at Academy Hall on March 15 at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to come to discuss this year’s plans for the Aug. 12, 13 and 14 festivities. On salsiburynh.org for Zoom instructions if you cannot attend in person.
■The Salisbury Free Library trustees seek a friendly, outgoing individual for the position of Library Director. The Director is responsible for all facets of library operation and developing and managing a small staff for a welcoming town of approximately 1,400 and located 20 minutes northwest of Concord. The Director reports to and works closely with a supportive and enthusiastic Trustee board, which meets monthly. Education/Experience: At least three years professional experience in a public library preferred, with supervisory experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred. MLS students and retired school teachers are highly encouraged to apply. Needs to have familiarity with tech support, collection development, and Microsoft Windows. Responsibilities include: Physical operation of the library during open hours. Handle new patron registration, offer reader’s advisory, answer reference questions for the town report and compile annual statistical reports for the state library. Attend monthly trustees meetings with a prepared report. Set up and maintain technology. Select and order all library materials. Perform routine weeding of library materials. Supervise and train library staff and volunteers. Work with Trustees to maintain library policies, publicity and outreach. Hours and Salary: The Salisbury Free Library is open 22 hours per week: Mondays (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Tuesdays (1 to 7 p.m.), Thursdays (1 to 7 p.m.), and Saturdays (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). The Director works on average 20 hours a week. Salary commensurate with experience. Holidays are paid. Position is open until filled. Please provide cover letter and résumé to [email protected].
■The Friends of Forgotten Children food pantry has opened the building to its clients. The pantry is open on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. (last client to check in is at 11 a.m.), closed for lunch 11:30 a.m. to noon, and reopens from noon to 7 p.m. First time clients should bring proof of residency for each member of the household. This can be your lease, a utility bill, food stamp or other agency approvals, doctor bills. We also have a clothing pantry. For questions please contact Jane Belanger, Finance Clerk Friends of Forgotten Children, at (603) 753-4801
■The Town Clerk is now open to the public for indoor in-person service. Masks are recommended for all those not fully vaccinated. Please continue to observe social distancing and wait until you are either called or the person in front of you leaves the office. Please be sure to bring your driver’s license as the clerk is required to see it for all motor vehicle transactions. Vehicle and Dog Renewals may still be completed online. Vehicle Renewal Registration information was mailed to those who need to renew in February, please follow the directions in the letter enclosed and the town clerk will mail your new stickers and registration to you. This only covers vehicles previously registered in Salisbury, not new vehicles or vehicles of new residents. The 2022 Dog Tags are in so please feel free to license your pooch a few months early. It is $6.50 for a spayed/neutered pooch, $9 for intact pooches. Seniors (those 65 years and older) get one discounted pooch for $2.
■The Library is now open to the public. Visit the Library’s website at salisburyfreelibrary.wordpress.com to be up-to-date with the latest news and details on services.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
WEBSTER Silent auction approaches
■The Webster Historical Society’s Virtual Silent Auction will take place from Feb. 25 through March 12. There are over 160 items up for auction including afghans, gift baskets, jewelry, handcrafted items, corn hole boards, paintings, gift cards, candles, home décor, and much more. For more information log on to 32auctions.com/webster. Pick up of available items will be on March 13 at the Webster Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shipping is also available at an additional charge on some items. For more information, contact Allison Eiserman at [email protected]. All proceeds benefit the Old Meeting House Restoration.
■For all of us coming down with a case of cabin fever, the Webster Conservation Commission has planned a wetlands walk the first weekend in March. Everyone is invited. As more information becomes available, the dates, time, and location will be in the paper. It’s good to have an event to look forward to, especially in the winter.
■The Webster Police Department reminds everyone that you must stop for a school bus that is picking up or discharging children and have their flashing red lights on. If you are caught violating the law, you will be issued a summons. The fine for passing a school bus is $186 for the first offense.
■If you haven’t noticed, it is still winter outside, and since it is, don’t park in the street until April 1. A violation could cost you a $100 fine and your car might be towed.
■The next Webster Free Public Library Trustees Meeting will be on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Meetings are streamed and the public is also welcome to attend.
■With school vacation arriving in the next several weeks, remember that the library has museum passes. The pass for the Currier Museum in Manchester admits two adults and two children (ages 13 through 17) at half price admission. Children 12 years old and younger are free. The pass does not need to be returned to the library.
■The pass to the SEE Science Center in Manchester allows two people to visit. The pass is due back no later than the opening time of the library’s next open day.
■The Town Hall and the library will be closed on Feb. 21 in observance of President’s Day.
Nancy Picthall-French
Source: https://www.concordmonitor.com/Town-Crier-Master-List-45036225
