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Pittsfield NH News

March 18, 2009

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Celebrating Birthdays are: March 18, Tessie Gadwah, Shane Clark, Rick Bleckmann; March 24, Craig Luksza, Jessica Locke.


A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.



Kudos to the Town Crew. Winter nearly over and the town is still here, thanks to George Bachelder and his dedicated crew. Through a very harsh winter and an over abundance of snow and ice, he and his men have kept the town streets, the sidewalks and country roads in great shape, making for safe conditions for travel wherever anyone needed to go. “Thanks guys, you are appreciated.”


 

Pittsfield Taxpayers OK $9,783,554 Budget


Approximately 150 voters approved a bottom line of $9,783,554 for the school year 2009-2010 Thursday evening at the annual School District Meeting. During debate an amendment to reduce the figure to $9,615,000 failed.


In a warrant of seven articles, three involved appropriations. Article V appropriated the sum of $35,000 to be added to the Pittsfield School District Buildings and Maintenance Reserve Fund established in March 2004 with a planned expenditure for a new roof at the high school. Article VI raised “up to” $20,000to meet the expenses of educating educationally disabled children with the amount to be funded from the June 30 unreserved fund balance if available. All three articles passed.


Gary Colby and Scott Brown, retiring school board members were honored by the body.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
March 23-27, 2009

EPSOM
Monday - Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, egg salad.
Tuesday - Homemade pizza, pickles, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, cheese salad.
Wednesday - Fish sticks, fries, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, salad with sun butter.
Thursday - Cheesy eggs, hash browns, blueberry bread, fresh fruit, milk or Yogurt tray, egg salad.
Friday - Tomato soup, mozzarella cheese sticks, celery sticks, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, cheese salad.


CHICHESTER
Monday - Chicken nuggets, tater tots, corn, peaches, milk.
Tuesday - Cheese or pepperoni pizza, veggie, blueberry crisp with topping, milk.
Wednesday - Baked chicken, mashed potato, gravy, steamed broccoli, cookie bar, milk.
Thursday - Ham & cheese wrap, Caesar salad, pickles, fresh fruit, milk.
Friday - French toast sticks, sausage links, applesauce, fruit, milk.

PMHS
Monday - Early Release
Pizza, corn, fruit, milk. No Salad Bar.
Tuesday - Shepherd’s pie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Pasta, salad, bread, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - BBQ pork, rolls, veggies, fruit, milk.

PES
Monday - Chicken noodle bake, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Taco salad, lettuce, tomato, tortilla chips, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Mac & cheese, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Burgers, chips, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, fruit, milk.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


First, I want to congratulate Elizabeth Hast for winning, as our Town Clerk/Tax Collector. She has dedicated 27 years to this position and she definitely deserves our thanks for all her  faithful service.


Secondly, I want to thank all the people who supported me in this race. I’ve learned a lot and I’ve met a lot of wonderful people, who like me, believe Pittsfield is a good place to call home.


I’m proud to be part of this community.


Again, Thank you.
Colleen A. Laro

 


 

Letter


Dear Pittsfield Citizens:
Thank you very much for allowing me the opportunity to serve as a Planning Board member over this past year. It was an honor. Thanks also to those who supported me last Tuesday. I wish the Planning Board well in their deliberations and will be praying for the Lord’s guidance in decisions made.


Sincerely,
Marilyn Roberts

 


 

Letter


I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting my run for School Board. Although I ran unopposed, any vote is a vote of confidence.


I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Scott Brown and Gary Colby for their service to the Pittsfield School District.


Last, but certainly not least, thank you to my father, Art Morse, who has served this community in many different capacities as committee member and board member for both the Town and School for the past 25 years. I am very proud to be called his son.
Thank you.


Ross Morse
Pittsfield

 


 

Northway Bank’s “Give a Gift, Get a Gift”:
A Thousand Reasons to Say Thanks!


When the final tally came in last month, Richard D, Olson, Northway Bank’s Senior Vice president of Consumer and Small Business Banking could only marvel at how successful the bank’s “Give a Gift, Get a Gift” program really was.  “With all that was happening in the economy and the holiday rush at our Banking Centers, we didn’t realize just how generous our customers and employees had been. Our business customers were thrilled at the results as we gave away over 1,000 coupon books!”


The holiday gift program, run in partnership with “Toys for Tots” and in association with over a dozen local non-profit organizations including “Angels and Elves” in the Mount Washington Valley and the Plymouth & Campton Fire Department’s “Operation Santa,” gained added momentum from coupon incentives donated by a plethora of local businesses, including The Gourmet Food Barn, Belmont; Plymouth Furniture Company, Plymouth; Ashland Lumber, Ashland; Van Heusen Outlet, Tilton; Four Your Paws Only, No. Conway; Sunset Hill House, Sugar Hill; Cherry Blossom, Littleton; Berlin Bowling Center, Berlin; and Indian Mound Golf Club, Center Ossipee, among many others.  “The bonus discounts really spurred donations of unwrapped toys at our banking centers; we were very fortunate to have such generous partners,” Olson said, “People really responded to our call, but the real winners were the kids and their families. And we helped give a boost to the local economy as well, so this was truly a win-win situation.  As a local bank with strong community ties, we saw “Give a Gift, get a Gift” as Northway’s personal “Thank You” to a generous people of New Hampshire.”


“Give a Gift…”  was  part of Northway’s  continuing community focus efforts to better serve the needs of  its New Hampshire markets; other initiative include monthly small business recognition and Bank at Work programs. For more information about Northway’s community giving and related  retail and  small business programs, visit www.northwaybank.com online or call  1-800 -442-6666.


Northway Bank proudly serves the financial needs of consumer, small business, and commercial customers throughout North and Central New Hampshire. As a local business with 18 banking centers, 225 associates, and a full range of  banking and investment solutions, we strive to support customers, businesses, and communities as they work to achieve more rewarding and financially secure futures.

 


 

What’s Up at PYW?


By Paula Driscoll
This year’s Winterfest has come and gone, leaving all of us at PYW feeling a little sad. After a week of trips and activities, we are all regrouping and recounting the wonderful experiences had by all. The youth have gone back to school and the work week is back to normal.


Our first trip started on Sunday, February 22nd, when we loaded up in a bright blue National Guard bus full of PYW youth participants, families and friends from the community and headed to the Verizon Wireless Arena to watch the Manchester Monarchs Ice Hockey team take on the Hartford Wolfpack. It was a great game even if we lost (only by one). The ride home was also something to remember with rain turning to snow. Thanks to Craig, our bus driver, we all made it home without any problems.


Monday was drop-in from 2-6 p.m. with many fun activities and games.


Tuesday, we all climbed aboard the National Guard bus again, and took a  trip to Gunstock Mountain Resort for a day of snow tubing. It was a windy but beautiful sunny day.


Wednesday we held a Guitar Hero tournament. It’s really amazing how fast the youth can move their fingers.


Thursday, we hosted Drop-In from 2-6 p.m. and then a dance at the PMHS from 7-10 p.m. With music provided by Gemini Entertainment, the PMHS gymnasium was filled with dancers and non-dancers alike, all of which appeared to be having loads of fun. The PYW youth board, with help from volunteers, set up the PYW store outside the gym and provided concessions to all in attendance. It was a very successful, and a very enjoyable evening.


The week was ended with a trip to Everett Arena in Concord for an afternoon of ice skating. Oddly, I expected (and I believe a few others did as well) for it to be a little less cold in the ice skating rink, which I admit now, was a less than intelligent expectation on my part. We skated, ate at Wendy’s, and came home satisfied.


Between the trips and Drop-Ins the Winterfest week proved to be a week of fun and excitement. Thank you to the Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Committee for sponsoring such a successful week for PYW and the rest of the Pittsfield Community. Thank you also to the many volunteers who helped at PYW throughout the week. We are already looking forward to next year’s Winterfest! As always, feel free to visit PYW during our New Drop-In hours Monday through Friday from 3-6pm. Keep an eye out for our Spring 09 newsletter with an updated calendar of trips and special events. See you all soon!

 


 

Letter to the Editor


To the people of Pittsfield,
I wish to thank those of you who voted for  me as the write in candidate for the one year Ethics Committeeman. I will be fair in my decisions. 

 
For the other winners, I congratulate you on achieving the ultimate goal of being elected, or in some cases, re-elected. We all, no matter what position we will fill this year, will find highs and lows. We may not agree with each other, but in the end we will do what is best for our Town of Pittsfield.


Again, thank you for your vote of confidence for me to fill this vital position of responsibility.


Merrill A. Vaughan
Pittsfield

 


 

Dorcas Guild


Submitted By Joan Riel
The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield held its March meeting in the church vestry on the 10th with fourteen members attending. President Peggy Jacobs opened the meeting and, to accommodate the hostesses, refreshments of Irish soda bread, pineapple upside down cake and cheese and crackers were served at that time by Nancy White and Shirley Bleckmann. Nancy read from a book of Shirley’s “God Always Has a Plan B” after which all joined in prayer.


The Secretary and Treasurer each gave their  reports. Fourteen thinking of you cards were signed to go to ill, convalescing and away members and friends.


Several items of business were taken up. Among them the food basket, which is at Betty MacKay’s and the apron which is at Mary Jo Powelson’s. The Mystery Package was won by Betty MacKay. Pastor Dave is taking care of follow ups on the guest book signatures. The Christmas Fair and the Craft Fair are both on back burners for now until after our Quilt Tea in May. The matter of new tables was brought up once more and it was decided that perhaps we need to run it by the Board of Trustees and get their permission before we proceed any further with it.


Service projects for the coming year were discussed and it was voted to make the SPCA the number one project for this year. Plans will be announced as soon as SPCA is contacted and needs are made known to us. Our second project will be a repeat of last year’s very successful collection of new or gently used blankets and sweatshirts for the homeless. Both these projects will run through October, at which time they will be distributed.


Our Mother’s Day Quilt Tea was discussed at great length and it has now officially been named “Quilts, Tea and Thee.” Nella Hobson has done a remarkable job involving publicity, posters, entry forms and much more (dotting all her Is and crossing all her Ts.) Several items ready for the gift shop were shown along with many handmade items being worked on by several, also for the gift shop. A few of the Wednesday work meeting women have made coasters which will be a favor for each attendee. Nancy Fogg had prepared and presented a list of everything that will be needed for the affair, which is shaping up into a very fine program which will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street in Pittsfield. Many of the women in our Guild are experienced quilters and will be among those displaying quilts. This is a tremendous undertaking and it is hoped that it will draw people from all areas. Watch the Sun for further information in the coming weeks.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


I want to thank all those people who took the time to vote. Your efforts and commitment to be a part of the annual elections shows how much you care for our town.


Congratulations to all those who ran and thanks to all those who took the time out of their busy lives to help with the election.


I also want to thank all those who voted for me. I promise to bring the same care and attention to my role as Selectman for this new term as I have in the past.


Sincerely,
Larry Konopka

 


 

TOPS 38, Pittsfield


TOPS 38, Pittsfield is a non profit organization, that helps with weight support. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly.


We meet weekly at St. Stephen’s Church, Main Street, Pittsfield on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. with weigh-in before, at 5:00-6:15 p.m.


Recently we had elections for the year. The leader is Jen Kearns, Co-Leader is Pat Smith, Secretary is Sandy Gilmore, Treasurer, Jayne Blodgett, and Weigh  Recorders, Susie Fife, and Sue Beaudoin.


We will hold a yearly banquet on March 31, for the installation of the officers, which will include our Field Staff. It is a once a year event, and will be a pot luck supper.


Why not stop in for a meeting, and see what is going on. Feel free to contact, Pat Smith at 435-5333, or Sandy Gilmore at 798-5658.

 


 

We Can’t Help You If We Can’t Find You!
A reminder From Pittsfield Fire And Rescue


Don’t play hide-and-seek with your emergency  service providers. House numbers need to be posted, visible from the road, and be clear of obstructions such as snow banks and icicles.   Keeping your house or business number clear and visible helps emergency responders find you quickly when help is needed.


For buildings not readily visible from the street, the assigned number needs to be conspicuously displayed at the point of entry on both sides of the mailbox.  If your mailbox is not located at the point of entry, or there is no mailbox, the assigned street number should be displayed on a sign post or by similar means at the point of entry.  Numbers should be at least 3 ½”.


If you reside in a multi-unit building, number the unit as well.  Post your address and phone number next to the telephone at your home or business.   It is also important to remain on the phone line to provide additional information, if needed, to the 9-1-1 dispatcher.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us 435-6807 or stop by the station at 33 Catamount Road.  The Town’s Street Numbering System Ordinance is available at Town Hall and on the Town website at http://fire.pittsfield-nh.com/pdf/streetnumberingordinance.pdf.

 


 

Letter


I want to thank the voters of Pittsfield for electing me to the Pittsfield Planning Board.


During the campaign, I was fortunate to meet many people who believed in me and gave me encouragement and guidance. They helped me with writing letters, doing visibility, and the rest that makes an election campaign. I am extremely grateful to them and to all of the voters of Pittsfield who honored me by allowing me to serve the town.

 

Thank you,
Jim Pritchard
Governor’s Road
Pittsfield

 


 

Pittsfield Voters Debate Septage


Septage and its storage and disposal appeared to be most on the minds of Pittsfield voters as they debated Article 9 at Saturday’s Town Meeting. Septic Disposal Solutions, LLC sought permission to negotiate with the Selectmen and consider entering into a long-term land lease in order to continue to dewater and compost septage. Pointing to a lack of information and public hearings on the matter led the voters to indefinitely postpone action on the article.


Two articles seeking to close Capital Reserve accounts and return fund balances to the general fund were treated differently. Article 10 passed and closed the Salt Shed account at $1,125; Article 11 failed and kept the fund balance for the Town Hall Building of $5,158 in place.


Two other articles seeking to create new Capital Reserve accounts were treated similarly. Article 12 seeking to create a Health Insurance Premium Expendable Trust failed; Article 13 to create an Emergency Appropriations Fund won narrowly.


Other Capital Reserve articles were approached and weighed using tax impact and impending withdrawal as guidelines. Articles 14 adding $30,000 to the Fire and Rescue Apparatus fund, 15 adding $15,000 to the Police Cruiser fund, 16 adding $6,845 to the Computer System Renewal and Replacement Fund, 17 adding $70,000 to the Department of Public Works Dump Truck fund, and 22 adding $10,000 to the Small Highway Truck fund all passed. Not receiving additional funding this year were Capital Reserve funds for Public Works Grader, Public Works Loader, Public Works Backhoe, Public Works Sidewalk Tractor and Parks and Recreation.


Article 25 allowed the withdrawal of $2,000 from the Fire Alarm System Capital Reserve for maintenance. Article 29 added $1,000 to the Town Clock Maintenance Fund.


Non-impact articles concerned the transfer of funds from gifts and fees to the Drug Awareness Trust and the Ambulance Replacement and Equipment Special Revenue Fund.


Article 27 set the Town’s budget for 2009 at $3,728,640 with an approximate tax impact of twenty cents excluding warrant articles.

 


 

Recall Notice


U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces recall of 1.6 million Maytag refrigerators. Visit fire.pittsfield-nh.com for more information.

 


 

How To Laugh Through A Tax Audit


Pittsfield Players, from left, Ernie Bass, Meghan Ireland, Kate Mara, Nate Strong, and Carole Neveux put finishing touches on the comedy “Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.” The play dates are March 27, 28, 29 and April 3, 4 at the Scenic Theatre. Tickets are available through TicketLeap at www.pittsfieldplayers.com or by calling the theatre at 435-8852 to reserve. In addition, the box office will be open this Saturday from 2-4 p.m

 


 

The First Annual Pittsfield Pizza Palooza Pie-Off


On Wednesday, March 25th from 5-7 in the PMHS gym, there will be the first annual Pittsfield Pizza Palooza Pie-Off.


This event is put on by PLAY, a new non-profit organization created and run by teenagers and supported by Youth Venture. PLAY’s goal is to ensure that young people can attend sports camps to improve their athletic skills. PPP Pie-Off is their first fundraising project, and they hope to have a huge turnout so they can send lots of kids to camp this summer.


Come down and sample the pizzas of numerous local pizzerias and vote for which one you think is best. Gift certificates will be raffled off from each pizza-making establishment, and a good time will be had by all.


The cost is $5 per person. Children under five get free admission. Stop by and help pick the winner!

 


Obituaries


 

Kenneth J. Piaseczny


Pittsfield - Kenneth J. Piaseczny Sr. 45, of Ingalls Road, died suddenly at the Concord Hospital on March 14th.


He was born in Manchester, the son of Isadore “Izzy” and Theresa Piaseczny, the first Christmas Baby in Manchester, December 25, 1963.


He had been employed by the Fisher Fuel Co, the Merrill Construction Co. and since 2002, he owned and operated the Piaseczny Trucking and Home Excavation Co. in Pittsfield. He was a 1982 Graduate of Pittsfield Middle High School and was the goalie on the1981 State Championship soccer  team . He was the current Vice President of the Suncook Valley Sno-Riders and was a certified Safety Instructor for children and a certified Trail Groomer. He was a former member of the Pittsfield Fire Department.


He is survived by his parents of Pittsfield; his wife, Tina (Clark) Piaseczny of Pittsfield; a son, Kenneth J. Piaseczny Jr.; and a daughter, Katelyn Piaseczny; both Pittsfield High students; 2 brothers, James Piaseczny of Merrimack, Stephen   Piaseczny of Barnstead; and a sister, Debra Caldwell of Penacook.


Knowing Ken would want to help others in his passing, he was an organ and tissue donor. Ken was known to many youth in town as “Big Ken” and was always involved in every activity his children were involved in.


Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home, 60 Main St. Pittsfield.


A Funeral Service will be held at the First Congregational Church, Main St. on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at 11:00 AM. The Rev. David Stasiak, Pastor will officiate.
Burial will be in the spring at the family’s convenience in the Floral Park Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory should be made to Suncook Valley Sno-Riders, C/O Dee Lamere, 14 Rogers Road, Barnstead, NH 03225 or to Piaseczny Motor Sports C/O Tina Piaseczny, 96 Ingalls Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263.


To sign an on line guest book, log on to www.perkinsandpollard.com.

 


 

Marie L. (Mason) Sydebotham


Pittsfield - Marie Lillian Sydebotham, 94, of Rolling Green, died March 14th at the Epsom Manor Health Center following a brief illness.


She was born in Maryville, MO, the daughter of Adolphus and Clara Mason.


She had lived in Pittsfield for the past 30 years. She was the widow of Glen Goode and Winford Sydebotham.


She is survived by a son Robert Goode Sr. of Center Barnstead; an adopted daughter and primary care giver Linda Booth of Chichester; 2 grandsons, Tim Goode and Robert Goode Jr. both of Jamestown, RI; granddaughters, Theresa Botells and Cathy Devellis, both of Jamestown and Liz Watson of No. Kingstown, RI;  several  great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.


At her request, no visiting hours or services will be held.


Urn burial will be at the family’s convenience in the Riverview Cemetery, Barnstead.


The Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home in Pittsfield is assisting with arrangements.

 


 

 

 











 

 

 

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