Trick or Treat hours in Chichester will be October 31, 2012 from
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Come to Carpenter Park on Saturday, October 27, for Trunk or
Treating. Enjoy treats and decorations, games, a costume parade, a
Jack-o’-lantern Walk, and a Halloween story. Trunk decorating begins
at 4 pm. Trunk-or-treating is from 5-6 pm. At 6 pm is the costume
parade (not just for kids). New this year at 6:15 pm is the
Jack-o’-lantern Walk around the Perimeter Trail, ending at the
pavilion with a Halloween story.
A fall volunteer day will be held at
Carpenter Park on Saturday, November 3. The Parks and Recreation
Commission and Chichester Youth Association are joining forces to
both clean up the fields at the conclusion of another successful
soccer season and continue work on the edges of the new perimeter
trail. Volunteers are welcome from 8 am until 4 pm. Whether for a
full day, half day, or a few hours, your help accomplishes needed
work and demonstrates support for the ongoing project and programs
at the park. Please register ahead with Frank Harrison at
www.webharrison.net/carpenter-park
or call 798-3105.
Part II of Walter Sanborn’s Chichester Articles is now available.
These articles were written between 2007 and 2011. You may purchase
your copy for ten dollars at the Historical Society Museum, at the
Town Offices, or by calling Fred Shaw (798-5543) or Lucille Noel
(798-5709). Copies of Part I are also available for purchase if you
would like to have a set for yourself or for Christmas giving.
November 10 is Scouting for Food. Your local pantry will receive a
portion of the things collected. The food pantry is in need of
paper products and hygiene items.
Thanks to all who attended Candidates Night on October 11.
Attendance was better than two years ago and a good variety of
candidates were present to give the audience an idea of who would
like to represent them at the state or county level in the next two
years. It was encouraging to have members of the Chichester Planning
Board take the time to come over after their own meeting was
finished.
You are invited to an Open House to Celebrate the 50th Wedding
Anniversary of Herb and Emily Yeaton
When: Saturday,
October 27th
Time: 1 pm-4 pm
Where: Epsom Fire
Station, Dover Rd,
Epsom, NH
Letter To The Editor
New Hampshire continues to be among the best places to live, work,
and raise a family. Livability and the attractiveness of the NH
workforce contribute to making our State a great place to do
business.
Nevertheless, a few sore points make employers think twice about
bringing jobs to our workers. One of these points, one that
causes NH to rank near the bottom of business climate ratings, is
the 8.5% tax on business profits.
Historically, this Business Profits Tax (BPT) was a replacement for
some business property taxes. The initial tax rate was set at
6%. Although it rose as high as 9.56% in the 1980s, it was lowered
to 7% in 1995. With each increase, NH looks less and less
attractive for companies looking to expand their operations here.
The BPT is a particular negative to the large, publicly-traded firms
that could greatly enhance our local economy.
That is why I have co-sponsored a bill to make a small reduction in
the BPT. Returning the BPT to 8%, the level for this tax in 2000,
will send a message that we are willing to improve our business
climate. Along with related efforts to reduce costs, fees, and
regulations on businesses, this message will bring businesses,
employment, and investment to the State.
If I am re-elected, this bill is scheduled to be submitted to the
House in the 2013 session. Help me to continue to improve the New
Hampshire economy by giving me your vote in November’s election.
NH remains a great place to live and, over the two years that I have
been in office, the Legislature has taken positive steps to make us
that much more business friendly. Please vote on November 6th
to return your Republican representatives to the State House.
Brian Seaworth
State Representative for Pembroke and Chichester
Pembroke
Letter To The Editor
I am proud to endorse the candidacy of J. Brandon Giuda as State
Representative for Merrimack District 20, the towns of Chichester
and Pembroke. I have been very impressed with the effectiveness of
Rep. Giuda in this last session of the New Hampshire House. He is
articulate, thorough, and factual. His training as a lawyer, and his
experience as a small business man, serves him well where personal
experience and empathy are expressed in his debate on the issues.
He writes his own words in his bill proposals, rather than relying
on the staff, thereby having no doubts in what he is delivering. He
is courageous in defending his positions, but will always listen to
the opposition, and may find middle ground when possible. I was
pleased to have him as an ally on issues that I brought forward. He
was always well prepared and tireless in following our proposal
through the several committee meetings and subcommittees involved.
You will be well served in re-electing Brandon Giuda as your State
Representative. He will deliver for you on the most difficult
issues, and will always listen to your needs.
Rep. Ken Weyler
Chairman, House Finance Committee
Kingston
Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop News
Submitted By
Carol Hendee
There is a need for a car seat for a 22 pound girl. If you have one
and choose to donate it, please leave a note with it “for special
need” and we will get it to the right person. Also, if you have any
large plastic bags, the size that will hold a winter jacket, we have
a use for those. It seems the days people buy winter jackets, it’s
been raining, and they just do not fit in the regular plastic
grocery bag.
Books are still $1.00 a paper grocery bag full (or 2 for 25¢ if that
is all you have room for.) VCR Movies are 2 for 25¢ this week.
Baby Threads has started packaging Christmas bags so we can give
them out by Thanksgiving. If you know a child in need, please let us
know and they will be added to our list.
We are also running a Christmas get-together and need white beanie
babies for the all white theme.
We’re easy to find on Route 28, across from Dominick’s in the yellow
plaza. We’re open Mon. 8-12; Tues. and Thurs. 8-4; Wed. 11-4 and
Sat. 10-4. You can call 247-7191 for the Attic or 707-7577 for
Baby Threads.
Letter
To All Chichester Residents:
The Chichester Parks and Recreation Commission invites you to mark
your calendar with this date: November 3, 2012 (Saturday) 8 am to 4
pm.
This day will be a second round to dispose of the slash debris left
over from the clear cutting of the new expansion zone. If you have
pledged volunteer support, we need you now. If you did not
pledge, now is the time to act.
Food and drink will be available at the park for volunteer workers.
Please wear appropriate work clothes and gloves. We wish to make
safety a priority. Children under 13 must be supervised at all times
by their parents. There may be heavy machinery and cutting tools on
site.
Please let us know if you plan to attend on November 3, even for a
partial day. This is a great opportunity for students who need to
fulfill community service requirements for school. If you are
not able to lift and carry debris, but are willing to help
coordinate volunteers, prepare food or provide childcare for the
workday, contact us to discuss your involvement.
Like the community barn raising events in the past, this is a
community event you do not want to miss.
Volunteer coordinator contact is Frank
Harrison. Please register at
www.webharrison.net/carpenter-park
or call 603-798-3105.
Letter
Chichester and Pembroke voters:
I am a former six term legislator seeking to restore balance, honor,
and integrity to the State House. I would appreciate your vote on
November 6th.
I am a lifelong NH resident and have lived in Pembroke for over 50
years. I am a retired social studies teacher and department head at
Pembroke Academy and MVHS. I coached soccer, winter and spring
track, and cross country running. I have served my community as a
firefighter, conservation commission member, and library trustee.
I served four years in the NH House as Assistant Majority Leader. My
committee assignments included Ways and Means, Election Law,
Redistricting, Fish and Game, and new member orientation.
At the county level, I served on the Executive Committee, four years
as chair of the Nursing Home Budget Oversight Committee, as Clerk of
the Nursing Home Building Committee, and Vice Chair of the committee
to study county government.
I hope that you will also vote to return two former experienced
legislators to the State House, Sally Kelly and Dianne Schuett.
Frank Davis
Pembroke
Chichester Grange News
Chichester Grange met on October 17 with Master Kevin Belval
presiding. With many officers in new positions the evening was a
learning experience. Dictionaries have been ordered for Chichester
Central School. Epsom, Northwood, and Pittsfield dictionaries will
be ordered as soon as the money from their sponsors is in the bank.
Candidates Night on October 11 was a success. Everything ran
smoothly and refreshments were plentiful. Twelve candidates were
present and a thirteenth was represented. The audience outnumbered
the candidates and was polite and attentive. The next event coming
up is the Christmas theme Penny Sale on December 1st. Plans will be
firmed up at the November meetings.
The main business of the meeting was to review the resolutions that
will be considered by the delegates at the State Grange Annual
Convention in Hampton on October 26 and 27. Discussion was active
and many ideas were brought forward.
Chichester Grange will make a donation to help with expenses of the
Trunk-or-Treating Event organized by the Old Home Day Committee. The
Grange also agreed to co-sponsor a program with the Chichester
Library to acquaint Chichester citizens with their Town government.
That program will probably be in January or sometime before Town
Meeting.
The evening ended with cider and doughnuts provided by Anne and
Marty Boisvert. The next meeting will be November 7. There will be a
pancake supper at 6 pm before the meeting.
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