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Northwood NH News

June 8, 2011

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Robert Correa of Northwood, NH, a freshman majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2011 semester. Congratulations Robert!

 


 

Watershed Has Diving Boat


The Northwood Lake Watershed Association’s Dive Team has recently been gifted a boat for the use of hand pulling of milfoil on the lake. MacCallums Boathouse is the generous donor.  Brad Hall, Diving Team Coordinator, is currently converting the pontoon boat into a diving and collection station. Implementing the Dive Team will reduce the number of times the lake needs to be chemically treated.


Exotic Weed Update
The Northwood Lake Watershed Association is planning a June milfoil treatment, pending the NH Department of Environmental Services permit.  Areas to be treated will have signage posted. The Watershed Association is also planning for Phragmites chemical treatment in September. Phragmites are sprayed prior to the fall when the plants start to draw in nutrients.  All identified patches are planned for treatment.


Dates to Remember
The Annual Meeting will be July 16th.  Margaret Hagen will be the featured speaker.  Her topic is “Landscaping at the Water’s Edge.”


“Starry Loony Night,” a new event,  is planned for boaters to meet in the center of the lake after sundown and have an expert on the night sky speak and have a discussion with the group.


The Northwood Lake Watershed Calendars will be available soon with lots of giveaways!


July 30th will bring the popular Boat Parade back.  Marie Damon is the Chairman.  Start planning your boat’s theme.


We would like to hear from you.  Contact us at  www.northwoodlake.com

 


 

NH High Court Upholds Superintendent’s Dismissal


The State Supreme Court has upheld the firing of a New Hampshire school superintendent.


The court ruled Thursday, May 26th, that Judith McGann was given a fair hearing even without access to documents used by an expert witness.


McGann’s attorneys argued the board that oversees schools in Northwood, Nottingham and Strafford denied her a fair chance to contest her firing when it did not share the files of a forensic auditor who examined district finances. McGann had been accused of financial mismanagement when she was fired in 2008.

 


 

Letter


Dear Northwood Residents
Though my term on the Northwood School Board ended in March, I feel compelled to address the recent NH Supreme Court decision regarding termination of the former Superintendent. In its decision, issued on May 26th, the Court ruled in favor of the SAU Joint Board.


For residents who are unfamiliar with the case, in the fall of 2008, the Joint Board (a 15 member board comprised of the Northwood, Nottingham, and Strafford School Boards) terminated the former superintendent after learning of repeated unethical and illegal conduct. 


Two of the financial reasons for the termination were: the withholding of audit information from the Northwood School Board (the Superintendent withheld an audit management letter describing a major monetary discrepancy between the school district treasurer’s records and the school finance administrator’s records) and the misuse of state and federal grant money (the forensic audit of SAU financial records demonstrates that state and federal grant money belonging to the schools was being given to SAU employees in large lump-sum bonuses over the course of four years).  All of the financial information relating to the case is included in the forensic audit and is available to the public. 


After her termination, the superintendent appealed the decision and the Joint Board held an appeal hearing in the Northwood School gym.  After many hours of evidence and argument, the Joint Board upheld its original decision to terminate.  The Superintendent then appealed to the State Board and, ultimately, to the NH Supreme Court. This case was argued before the State Supreme Court in March and the Court issued its decision on May 26th.


I would like to commend the Joint Board for its unwavering commitment to the truth, and I would like to thank Bill Tappan, former SAU Business Administrator, for his unwavering integrity.


Sincerely,
Colleen Pingree

 


 

Northwood Theater Workshop Produces

Jon Martin, as Louie the cook, in “This Here City of New Orleans.”


Musical To Raise Money For National Disaster Fund


The Ann White Northwood Theater Workshop proudly presents the premiere production of  “This Here City of New Orleans,’ an original musical in one act.


Performances are Friday, June 10th at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 11th at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 12th at 2 p.m.  All performances will be held at The Scenic Theater in Pittsfield.  Tickets are $13 with $1 from each ticket donated to The National Disaster Fund.  


To reserve tickets please call 229-2489.

 

A group of people, made homeless by Hurricane Katrina, are being sheltered and fed by Bobo, owner of Bobo’s café. In return, they are repairing her place. They are looking for a “new start,” and Bobo, with her “be a bulldog” attitude, inspires them to get up and go after their own dreams. They are all off-beat people, befitting the colorful culture of New Orleans. The songs have the jazzy rhythm and good-times feeling that is the spirit of New Orleans.

 


 

Northwood Recreation Update
Submitted By Kathy Boudreau, Recreation Director


1st Annual Summer Concert Series is coming to Northwood.  Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes and join us for a fun, casual evening of live music at the Northwood Athletic Fields, 611 1st New Hampshire Turnpike.  Concerts are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Saturday in July and August.  See the complete list of concert dates and performers below.  All concerts begin at 6:00 PM.  Food will be available for purchase at the park beginning at 5:30 PM.  We will be offering Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and beverages. We have worked very hard to ensure that shows are appropriate for all ages.  The concerts are free for the public to enjoy.  All concerts are weather permitting.  Cancellations will be posted on http://recreation.northwoodnh.org.  Concerts will not have rain dates.  Contact the Recreation Department at 942-5586 x209 if you have additional questions or check us out on Facebook.


• July 9th, Matt Jackson, Haverhill, MA (Pop), Cross the Divide, From the Seacoast (Christian Rock)


• July 23rd,  Azure Cross, Concord Area (Original Blues, Pop, Rock), The Malfonius Kats Trio, From Derry (Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock).


• August 13th, Celtic Knot, From Manchester (Irish Folk), Craving Chaos, Based locally (Classic Rock).


• August 27th, Bohica Band, From Northwood (Classic Rock), Coldstream, From Hampton (Acoustic Folk).

 


 


 

 











 
 

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