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Pittsfield NH News

December 13, 2017

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REMINDER

BCEP Change of Hours

Effective January 1, 2018 B.C.E.P. Solid Waste will have new hours of operation:

Tuesday – Saturday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Scales close at 3:45PM

Closed Sundays and Mondays

 


 

This is a last call for anyone in the region who wants to participate in the American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 Turkey raffle and all the trimmings.  All money and tickets MUST be turned in by December 14, 2017 for the drawing on December 16th.  Contact Post 75 Adjutant, Merrill Vaughan at either his home phone (435-5207) or his cell (603) 340-1375 if you have any questions or if you want to participate in the drawing. 

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

Although Dan Schroth is petitioning “to advise and beg the selectmen to remove the position of building inspector,” Dan’s letter in last week’s Sun made clear that Dan’s complaint is with the current building inspector himself and not with the position that Dan’s petition supposedly seeks to remove.

 

In last week’s Sun, Dan wrote, “What I meant to say was the Building Inspector is a building contractor in town. He bids against his competitors. If he loses the bid, he gets to inspect his competition’s work.” Dan’s clear innuendo is that the building inspector enforces the state building code selectively. If the building inspector does enforce the state building code selectively, then Dan can bring examples of selective enforcement to the board of selectmen to remove the building inspector for cause. But so far, Dan has stated no actual examples of selective enforcement and has not sought removal for cause. Dan has just made innuendo.

 

I have an open mind and am eager to hear Dan’s examples of selective enforcement if he can actually cite any. But Dan’s failure to cite any examples of selective enforcement so far suggests that he has no examples, and vague and unsupported accusations and innuendo will do little for me except to suggest that Dan may be hiding a different reason for wanting to get rid of the current building inspector.

 

Jim Pritchard

 


 

Men’s Christmas Shopping Day

 

Are you behind on Christmas Shopping? Do you dread crowded stores during the Holiday season? Do you always get the wrong gift or the wrong size and color? 

 

Come and join us on Saturday, December 16th, from 10 am to 2pm. The team at the Sanctuary Bodyworks and Sauna will be happy to give you a tour, assist and advise you in picking the perfect Christmas present for that special someone in your life. We offer gift certificates for Skin Care, Therapeutic Massage and Sauna Therapy, in addition to beauty, healthy living and self-care products. Hot Stone Massage gift certificates will be 20% off. Light refreshments and complimentary gift-wrapping included. We are located at 175 Barnstead Rd, in Pittsfield, at the end of route 107.

 


 

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Donna Keeley presented the Paul Harris Fellowship to Past President Lynn Marston at the December 6 meeting of the Suncook Valley Rotary Club. In becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, Lynn joins a remarkable company of persons throughout the world, all recognized for their devotion to the ideal of goodwill, peace and understanding.  It is the goal of Rotarians the world over, and one that Lynn clearly shares.

 


 

From The Farm - Weaning The Calves

Submitted By Carole Soule

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It’s weaning time on the farm, that special time of year when we are kept up all night by the mooing of the cows calling to their calves. The eight Highlander calves we’re weaning have been eating grass and hay for months and while they like to nurse they don’t have to. We try to plan all the births in the spring so that we can wean the babies six months later, in the fall.

 

Our cattle are raised for beef but dairy operations work differently. Dairy calves are born all year and are weaned shortly after birth. The main purpose of a dairy cow is to produce milk. By weaning the calf, milk can be collected from the cow. Dairy cows are typically milked twice a day, twelve hours apart. Some backyard farms with one or two cows let the calf nurse once a day then the farmer milks the cow the other time. This allows the farmer to “take a break” from twice a day milking.

 

We don’t milk our cows, except in an emergency, but we do wean them at six months for a couple of reasons. Most of the moms are pregnant so instead of nursing, energy can go into nourishing the fetus. We also keep the calves together so they get their fair share of food. In a herd of large cows, the smallest critters are often kept from the best food by the bigger more aggressive cattle so it’s important to keep them separate.

 

Another reason is “socialization.” We’ve watched the calves grow and frolic all summer but now it’s time to handle them to get them used to people. Each calf is haltered and tied securely to a solid object. Never having been restrained before, most resist. They will pull back, flip in the air, jump straight up with all four feet off the ground, flop on the ground, run back and forth and kick. It’s best they take out their frustrations on a post and not me. Each calf can weigh 150 to 300 pounds and in mid-flight, an airborne calf can be dangerous.

 

After a few hours of being tied most calves settle down. Cattle are pretty lazy and once they realize they are not going to be hurt they start to explore. I walk between the calves petting them and calling them by name at feeding time. Some will come over and sniff and lick me. Now is the time I learn about each personality. Every calf has a name tag so I can remember which calves lick and which ones kick. Based on their personalities this is also when the calves get their jobs. Some will grow up to be mothers, some to be working steers or ambassadors and some will be in the beef program.

 

Right now, I’m not thinking of their future jobs but I am having fun with the “weaners” as we call them. Soon we’ll be leading them all over the farm. Stop by if you want to get to know these cuties and join in the fun. There is nothing so joyous as a pen of weaned Highlanders looking for attention.

 

Carole Soule is co-owner of Miles Smith Farm, in Loudon, NH, where she raises and sells beef, pork, lamb, eggs and other local products. She can be reached at [email protected].

 


 

Kids’ Theater Workshop Auditions For Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.

 

The Pittsfield Players will hold auditions for their 2018 Kids’ Theater Workshop production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. at The Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot St. in Pittsfield on Sunday and Monday, December 17 and 18 at 4 pm both days. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. takes us back to the 1920’s, the Jazz Age, when flappers were in style and bobbed haircuts were the rage. The show has 8 major roles, 7 featured roles and many parts for the ensemble as a whole. There’s lots of acting, singing and dancing, and tons of fun to be had in this year’s Kids’ Theater Workshop.

 

Those auditioning will be taught a song from the show and asked to sing in a group and, if they wish, as a solo. They’ll also learn a few simple dance steps and be asked to read from the script. . If you are interested in working behind the scenes on the show, please come to the auditions to sign up for tech crew.

 

The Kids’ Theater Workshop is a program by kids for kids ages 8 to 18, and participants not only perform on stage but also work behind the scenes, learning about set design and construction, set painting, stage managing, stage lighting and sound and costumes and make-up. The group rehearses two days a week after school and on Saturdays and then performs the show at two matinees for local schools and three evening shows for the general public. This year, the shows will be performed February 20 through 24, with a set strike and cast party on Sunday, February 25. For further information, contact director Maye Hart at [email protected].

 


 

Letter To The Editor

VILLAGE DISTRICT AND PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT PURCHASE- A BAD IDEA!

 

We, the undersigned,  are occasionally required by law as members of the Select Board to put our signatures on notices and documents that we are in direct opposition to. Such is the case with the establishment of a Village Water District, the calling for a Special Meeting of the voters domiciled within said ‘Village District,’ and any other document that would, at first glance, appear that we favor these concepts.

 

Please consider this our public personal repudiation of both the idea of creating a ‘Village District’ in any form, regardless of boundaries, as well as our opposition to the idea that the Town of Pittsfield would be well served by purchasing Pittsfield Aqueduct Company.

 

Space limitations will not allow us to counter virtually every claim being put before the public by the ‘Pittsfield Aqueduct Committee.’ We feel it is critical for all registered voters in the Town of Pittsfield to attend the meeting to be held Sat., Dec. 16, at the Pittsfield Elementary School at 10 AM to hear the truth about the long term ramifications of moving forward with creating a Village District and further massive expenditures to purchase the Aqueduct Company.

 

Every registered voter in Pittsfield, whether you’re on town water or not, would be affected if a Village District were to be formed and consequently we have made sure everyone registered will get a vote. We are signing this ‘letter to the editor’ personally and not as an official document of the Select Board of Pittsfield. 

 

Jim Allard,

Carole  Richardson,

Jim Adams,

Carl Anderson

 


 

Candlelight Christmas Eve

 

Join your friends and neighbors and bring the whole family to a wonderful traditional candlelight service Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve, 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield. The service includes beautiful music by the Chancel Choir and the JuBellation Handbell Choir, scripture lessons, the story of the first Christmas, the sanctuary shimmering in candlelight and the singing of “Silent Night.” Include this lovely evening service in your holiday plans. Parking and wheelchair accessible entry are available at rear of church at Chestnut Street. For more information, call the church office at 435-7471.

 


 

5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL VILLAGE DISTRICT MEETING

 

(1)The vote on whether to create a Village Water District (the purpose of which is to move forward with procuring Pittsfield Aqueduct Co.) will affect you, no matter where you live in Pittsfield.  It was for this reason that the Select Board, who are charged with setting the bounds whether they think a Village District is a good idea or not, included the entire town within the Village District.  The majority of the Board felt that everyone affected deserves a vote! 

 

*How does a Village District affect residents who don’t have municipal water?  One of the “money saving” ideas that has been floated is to do at least some of the repairs by using our town highway dept.  Do we really want our plow crews digging up frozen water lines when a storm is coming?  Sounds like more employees would be needed.  Another part of the equation is that billing would be done through the town tax collector’s office.  That office doesn’t have the staff that would be required to take on this added task, also requiring additional help.  Pennichuck pays over $200,000 in annual real estate tax which we would lose if the Village District owned  their assets- the town would get ZERO! 

 

(2)  A persistent theme from the supporters of purchasing Pittsfield Aqueduct Co. is that shareholders (the City of Nashua) are only interested in profiting from us and don’t care anything about Pittsfield.  The truth is that the City of Nashua is prohibited by the terms of their purchase of the company from taking ANY dividends or profits from Pittsfield Aqueduct.  The NH Public Utilities Company approved the purchase on water rates that are based on cost of services ONLY.  Furthermore, the scare tactics being spread claiming that Nashua could, if it needed an infusion of capital, subdivide and sell land around the Berry Pond watershed, with impunity, are false.  Not only do the purchase terms prohibit Nashua from taking any profits, the State of NH Dept. of Environmental Services Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau and the Drinking Water Source Protection Program have numerous safeguards in place that would prevent any such sale of land that could affect the Berry Pond reservoir.  Have you ever been on the wrong side of the Dept. of Environmental Services?  Reportedly it’s not a place anyone wants to be.

 

(3)  Assisting Locke Lake Colony during the drought last year is being painted as a picture of “our” water supply being threatened by a Barnstead development, because  Pennichuck trucked water to help support our many friends and relatives who live in Locke Lake Colony.  They were under the most severe use restrictions.  Pittsfield?  NO restrictions! Why? Because Berry Pond’s recovery rate of 450,000 gallons a day is 3 times the highest use days Pittsfield ever sees.  Trucking water is not a viable long term solution to Locke Lakes supply issues and a plan is being formulated by Pennichuck and the NH DES to tap into reservoirs in Barnstead.

 

(4)  Another scare tactic being promulgated is that Pennichuck could start bottling water and selling it elsewhere.  False! Again, profits couldn’t be taken from such a company; water bottlers must be licensed by the state, with the first caveat for a license being no threat to any aquifer; and surface waters such as Berry Pond must, by their nature, be treated with chemicals, thus rendering it useless on a bottled water market.

 

(5) MONEY! It always comes down to this.  Another $200,000 for engineering on top of the $130,000 + or – that has already been spent JUST TO BRING THE CONCEPT OF AN EMMINENT DOMAIN FORCED SALE TO A VOTE!  The vote would then be whether to spend $4,000,000+ on a buyout of Pittsfield Aqueduct! And that assumes no legal costs to conduct an eminent domain “taking.”  Legal costs could easily turn into hundreds of thousands of dollars- all to buy an entity that we don’t need with literally no quantifiable evidence that ratepayers or taxpayers would save a dime.  Pittsfield Aqueduct Company has NEVER, since its inception in the 1800’s, been owned by the town. In part because Pennichuck is regulated by NH DES and NH PUC (which a Village District would not be) we go to the tap, turn it on, and we get good water at a fair price.  Why would we create another town bureaucracy that we literally could never get rid of, and risk what we’ve got? YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED AT 10 AM SAT., DEC. 16 AT P.E.S. TO DECIDE IF WE NEED THIS.  PLEASE ATTEND!!!!

 

Information sources: Rick Skirinka, NH DES Drinking Water Bureau; Mark Naylor, Director, NH Public Utilities Water Division; Minutes and recording of Pittsfield Aqueduct Purchase Committee meetings; Aqueduct Purchase Progress (report) by Fred Okrent; Larry Goodhue, CEO, CFO and Treasurer, Pennichuck Corp.; Donald Ware, COO, Pennichuck Corp.

 


 

Pittsfield Old Time Trades 2018 Calendar

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An early maple syrup wagon pictured on Upper City Road is described in the 2018 Pittsfield Historical Society calendar along with several other early trades. Available now for $10.

  

Several occupations common in the 1800’s are rarely practiced today.  Pittsfield’s blacksmith shops, carriage builders, stage coach operators, water and steam powered sawmills, farming, grocery delivery services, and peddlers wagons are all depicted and described in the 2018 calendar from the Pittsfield Historical Society.  Included is an overview of the old time trades written by Larry Berkson along with fourteen vintage photographs with descriptions.

 

Calendars can be purchased at the Pittsfield Town offices, the Josiah Carpenter Library, the Pittsfield Historical Society headquarters on most Tuesday mornings between 9 am and noon, or by calling Fuzz Freese at 603-435-7777. Cost is still only $10.  Don’t leave 2017 without one.

 


 

Thank You

 

In appreciation of such a great event as the tree lighting at Dustin Park in Pittsfield. In addition, to the tree lighting, Santa, music, carol singing, horse drawn wagon rides, hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn, open house at PYW, gingerbread houses, wreaths. All FREE!

 

Where else could you bring your family and not spend a fortune?

Thank you!

 

“Reny” Boyd

A Kid at Heart

 


 

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The South Pittsfield Community Club held its Christmas Party this year at Jill Metcalf’s home in South Pittsfield.  Good food, good company, lots of fun, and a Yankee Swap made for a very merry evening.

 


Obituaries


 

Mary Frenette

 

Pittsfield - Mary Frenette, age 82, of Norris Road passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 5, 2017 at Epsom Health Care Center.

 

She was born in Concord, NH, the daughter of the late Sarkis and Yexa (Stevens) Minassian.  

 

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur J. Frenette, Sr., who passed away in 2005; and her brother and sisters.

 

Mary is survived by her three children, Arthur Frenette, Jr., and his companion Lynn Labrie of Bath, Laura Foss and her husband Steven of Pittsfield, and Stephen S. Frenette of Pittsfield; five granddaughters, five great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours and Funeral Services will not be held.

 

Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Pittsfield.

 

The Waters Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, NH Office, 1 Bedford Farms Drive Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110.

 


 

William Edwin Marland, III

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William Edwin Marland, III, 60, of Pittsfield, passed away unexpectedly at work doing what he loved on Monday, December 4, 2017.

 

He was born on April 26, 1957 in Fall River, MA, son of William Edwin Marland Jr of Wrentham, MA and the late Joyce Ida (Maggiacomo) Marland.  He was a graduate of King Philip Regional High School Class of 1975 in Wrentham, MA and later attended Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, MA.

 

William was passionate about his faith, he had a great love for the lord, his family and his church family. In 1999, he was blessed to be part of a team working to build their church’s new home at Word of Life Christian Fellowship in Concord and he couldn’t have been more proud of that accomplishment. In 2017 William and Claire became members of Portsmouth Believers Church in Portsmouth, NH and truly enjoyed their time together traveling there. He was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed playing hockey during high school. He spent several years as an Industrial Arts Teacher in Merrimack Valley High and Pittsifeld High. He had fond memories growing up of his time spent at the family summer cottage with his grandparents and his cousins Kathy and David. He was a Master Carpenter by trade and excelled at that skill and vocation, running his own business, Classic Structures of Pittsfield, NH. In his off time he enjoyed time with his family, especially the time with his wife Claire when she made his favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Carrot Cake. He loved to relax riding his motorcycle, golfing or fishing with his dad or anyone else who wanted to join him. William was a family man and above all else his family was his world, Sunday dinners and the time with his wife, children and grandchildren brought him true happiness.

 

William is survived by his wife Claire (Miner) Marland of Pittsfield, with whom he shared 32 years; children, Chris Moody and his significant other Louise Perrino of Pittsfield, Tessie Vaillancourt and her husband Alexander, who was better known to William as his #1 son-in-law, of New Durham, Claire Grandmaison and her husband Scotty of Concord, Kenneth Moody and his significant other LeAnne Silva of Pittsfield; siblings, Stephen Marland and his wife Bernadette of MA, Mary Werner and her husband Mark of CA, John Marland and his wife Janet of MA; grandchildren, Christopher, Zachary, Alyssa, Megan, Dylan, Lucas, Jessica, Emma, Sophia, Aaron, Alex, Stevanie, Brittni, Nathanial, Madisyn, Kenny, Annabelle, Emily, Tessie, Kole, Nicholas, Quinn, Bailey, Jacob, Seth, Jimmy, and Noel; great grandchildren, Brayden, Leora, Bentley and Asher as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pepere will always be remembered for his moose-licks, back in the balls and Fe fi fo fum.

 

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, December 11th at the Word of Life Christian Fellowship, 95 Old Loudon Road, Concord. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to assist Claire in the coming weeks and months ahead at https://www.gofundme.com/afterlife-expenses.  Assisting the family with arrangements is the Petit-Roan Funeral Home in Pembroke.  To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.petitroan.com.

 


 

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Ronald A. Vien

 

PITTSFIELD – Ronald A. Vien, 70, of Pittsfield, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 with his family by his side at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord.

 

Born on February 19, 1947 in Pittsfield, son of the late Alpha “Scuffy” and Jeannette (Rollins) Vien. He was educated in the local schools and went on to become a Firefighter/Paramedic working for the Concord Fire Department for over 21 years, during which time he attended NH Technical Institute and received an Associate’s degree in general science with a major in Paramedic science. He also worked for the Pittsfield Fire Department as training officer and Deputy Fire Warden. Ronald was also employed by the Pittsfield Water Treatment Plant for the last 20 years as the superintendent until his retirement a few months ago.

 

Mr. Vien was a member of the Masonic Lodge – Corinthian #82 in Pittsfield as well as the Horace Chase Lodge #72 in Penacook. He cherished his time spent being a Pepere’ and spoiling his grandchildren, fishing or hunting.

 

Besides his parents, Ronald was predeceased by two sisters, Brenda Gadwah, Gloria J. Mullen and two brothers, Richard Vien and Randy Vien.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Eleanor (Scott) Vien of Pittsfield, son Randolph Vien and his wife Michelyn of Pittsfield, daughter Jeannette Engelmann and her husband Ronald of Pittsfield, sisters, Linda Turner of Chesapeake, VA, Tina Waddle and her husband Scott of Pittsfield, brother, Edward Vien and his wife Laurie of Pittsfield, grandchildren, Matthew and Erich Engelmann of Lee, Kellie, Jocelyn and Richard Vien of Pittsfield, aunts, Belle Rollins of Center Barnstead and Marjorie Rollins of Pittsfield as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, River Road, Pittsfield, NH. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ronald’s name to CRVNA Hospice Program, 33 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 or to Pittsfield Food Pantry, P. O. Box 3, Pittsfield, NH 03263. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.stilloaks.com

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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