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Pittsfield NH News

September 21, 2011

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: September 23, Mary Jane Snedeker; September 24, Joe Zahn, Candee Frost; September 25, Dorcas Chisholm, Elise Aguilera; September 27, Dan Drew, Sabra Welch.


A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!




Those Celebrating Anniversaries are: September 23, Norm and Steph Tuttle; September 27, Royce and Roberta Elkins.

Best Wishes!



Preschool Storytime started at Josiah Carpenter Library on Thursday, September 15th at 10 am, please use the side door. All young children are invited to come for stories, activities and a snack.



The Police Association will be holding our annual Comedy Show at the Dell-Lea Country Club on October 22, 2011.  Doors open at 6 pm and show starts at 7 pm.  Tickets are $10 a piece. 

We also have a company that contacts local residents to purchase tickets.  However, we only receive a small portion of the profit.  If you buy your tickets directly from an Association Member or by stopping down at the Police Station, we get 100% of the donation for the ticket.  So please purchase tickets from an association member.

Hope to see you all there. If you would like to reserve some tickets, please contact Police Association President Office Jay Darrah.



The Budget Committee will host a public input session Wednesday, September 21 at 7 pm at the PMHS Lecture Hall.  The committee wants to hear the public’s opinion and concerns for the 2012 municipal and school budgets.  Please attend the session and let your voice be heard.


CORRECTION

The Flu Shot Clinic being held at the Pittsfield Senior Center (downstairs) is this week Wednesday, September 21st from 10 am to noon.


 

Letter


Dear Pittsfield Residents:
The Planning Board met on September 1st and discussed:


1.  Finalizing Changes to the Rules of Procedures
-Changes include use of appointed alternates as state law requires.  Adoption of these changes is tentatively set for December 1st.  A reminder will be given so all interested in how the Board operates, can attend the meeting.


2. March Ballot Articles on Zoning Ordinances changes:
A.  First Amendment
-Replacement of Article 16 “Parking Regulations.”
-Parking related definitions to go in Article 3 “Principal Floor Area” and “Street”
-Replacement of Article 6 “Special Exceptions.”
-Replacement of definitions of “Special Exception” to go in Article 3.
B. Second (2) Amendment:
-Replacement of Article 5, Section 3/Powers of Zoning Board of Adjustment.
-Replacement of Article 7 “Variances.” (This is to comply with State Law.)
-Replacement of definition of “Variance” to go to Article 3.
C. Third (3) Amendment:
-Definition of “Frontage” to go to Article 3.


Thank you for visiting pittsfield-nh.com/planning.


Sincerely,
Ted Mitchell, Chairman
Pittsfield Planning Board

 


 

What You Need To Know
A Guide To Understanding The Pittsfield School District Redesign
Submitted By Ross Morse, Community Advisory Council Member
Professional Development


In order for Student-Centered learning to truly take hold and produce the high standards of success our community is seeking, it will be very important to ensure that those engaging our students and collaborating with them be supported by sound professional development. Below are some of the ideas to be implemented to achieve those goals.


• Common Planning Time - teachers are provided regularly scheduled time to meet and collaborate in teams.  This time is used for the planning of curriculum and interdisciplinary units, looking at student work, organizing support for students, providing collegial support and sharing best practices. 


• Peer Supported Professional Development – teacher growth and learning is pursued in a manner that allows for collaboration and action research to occur utilizing the skills of the faculty in addition to the traditional professional development.  It allows for teachers to work on teams and grow through mentoring and the sharing of best practices.


• Common Rubrics and Assessments - The school engages the entire faculty to collaboratively create common rubrics and assessments that promote greater coherence and compatibility across grade levels and course curricula. The faculty continually validates their relevance, suitability and consistent application.


• Teachers as Facilitators - Teachers are facilitators of student learning as opposed to deliverers of content. In this model of teacher as facilitator, the student is active and takes ownership for his/her learning while the teacher provides coaching and support.


• Differentiation and Student Choice - The school provides professional development to see that every teacher has the tools to meet individual student needs.  Teachers develop and implement intervention strategies to maximize students learning and growth.   

 
• Teacher Evaluation System – The teacher evaluation system is designed to promote professional growth and student learning.


• School Visits – Students, teachers and community members participate in visits to regional schools to observe and discuss best practices.


When our educators are supported through professional development and collaborate with one another to best provide our students and themselves with the tools necessary to succeed,  results are positive. Best practices are simply that; the best way to practice our day-to-day collaborations with educators, students, administration and community members. Best practices equals best results.


We have addressed what student-centered is, what it looks like and how it will be implemented in our schools. There is one more piece that is integral to this reformation that cannot be overlooked. That is the role of the community. Our last article will take a look at the responsibilities we have as a community to encourage and support student-centered learning.

 


 

Pittsfield Secret Santa Program


The Pittsfield Fire Department and Ambulance Service will again be coordinating the Pittsfield Secret Santa Program.  As Christmas is rapidly approaching, we would like to begin planning for this year’s program.  Last year this project was able to provide toys and clothing to 164 children in Pittsfield whose families might have otherwise had a difficult Christmas, and we are anticipating an increase in children this year.


We are hoping that you might be able to help us provide gifts to these children.  We are looking for donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing for all ages.  Monetary donations are appreciated as well.  Your efforts will greatly benefit the children of Pittsfield.


We would like to have all donations received at the fire department by November 15th to allow us to determine what gifts still need to be purchased.  If you will be donating toys or clothing, please contact Kris at the fire station at 435-6807 to coordinate a time to drop them off, or arrange for us to pick them up.


Checks may be made payable to:  Pittsfield Secret Santa, 33 Catamount Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263.

 


 

TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea


Well, we had a good night at TOPS this past week. We finally got out for our walk and it was a beautiful night.


Also, it was the last night for our contest of Skinny Island, the six weeks sure went by fast and it was a lot of fun to do.  I am hoping that our next one will be just as much fun.
We had a great week for weight loss. Kudos to those who lost. Keep up the good work and it will pay off.  As we all know, it’s frustrating when we think we had a weight loss and we didn’t.  But the important part is we are sticking with it and not giving up. A lot of times I have to remind myself of that!


Fall is upon us and it’s not too hot to get out and take a walk, or a nice hike through the woods.  I, for one, love the time of year when we can do that.  Apple picking with the family is also a fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon.  Just take the time to enjoy life.


We would love to see some new faces join us on a Tuesday night.  Our weigh in is at 5:30 and the meeting is at 6:30. If anyone is interested, please give Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at 435-5333 a call.  We meet at the St. Stephen’s Church, on Main Street in Pittsfield.


Quote for the week: “Setbacks just make success sweeter”


Hope everyone has a great week!

 


 

Dorcas Guild


The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield met the evening of September 13th in the church vestry with fourteen attending.  The meeting opened with devotions by Freda Jones, who read “I Heard Something Good About You” and “September” by Helen Hunt Jackson.  All joined in the Lord’s Prayer.


President Nella Hobson, conducted the business meeting, which included Joan Riel reading the minutes from the May and June meetings, several thank yous and items of correspondence.  Many cards were signed by all to be sent out.  Reny Boyd, treasurer, gave her financial report to date.


The various routes of fund raisers is as follows:  Food Basket to Arlene Weeks then Evelyn Richard.  The apron, taken by Shirley Bleckmann, to Nella Hobson, Elsie Morse, and Sue Case.  The “about” mystery package this month was won by Shirley, which Betty MacKay will bring to Shirley next meeting and Shirley will bring one to be drawn at the October meeting.


The Christmas Fair to be held on November 12th from 9 am to 2 pm is being chaired by Nancy Fogg and Mary Jo Powelson.  Audrey Moore will head up the Corn Chowder Lunch and will be soliciting at the October meeting.  Nella Hobson and Joan Riel are co-chairs of the Craft Fair to be held December 3rd from 9 am to 2 pm.


The Service Project will begin again and run through the fall and winter months.  Donations of warm clothing items (new or gently used) are being requested for the needy.


New information was presented regarding the Automatic External Defibrillator. Following discussion it was decided to get further information for an upcoming meeting.


Replacing the green vinyl tablecloths was discussed and Peggy Jacobs volunteered to look into prices etc. before the next meeting.  Cindy Cyr offered to approach the Pittsfield School about adopting a family or child for Christmas gifts.


Delicious refreshments of cheese, crackers, meats, fruits and homemade cream puffs were served by hostesses Audrey Moore and Evelyn Richard.  During this time members read or told favorite jokes and funny stories.


The next meeting will be held on October 11th at 7 pm.  Hostesses will be Nancy Fogg, Freda Jones and Elsie Morse.  “Charades” will be the program.  The Guild has agreed the Sunday prior to that, October 9th, to host the Fellowship Hour following the morning worship service.

 


Obituaries


 

Kent Richard Pytel


Kent Richard Pytel, 50, died at the Leominster Hospital on September 14, 2011 following a sudden illness. Born in Worcester Massachusetts on May 21, 1961 he was the son of Richard and Linda (Atwood) Pytel.


Kent lived in Pennsylvania as a young boy and relocated to Ashland, NH; where he attended grammar school and graduated from Ashland High School in 1979. He was employed in the food service industry for many years at the New Hampton School and Fitchburg State College. He enjoyed canoeing, model building, and wood working.


He was predeceased by his sister Beth Anne Pytel in 1972. He is survived by his son Kevin Pytel of Fitchburg, his partner of 25 years Ginger Chase and daughter Amy Chase  of Fitchburg, a grandson Kevin Landon Pytel of Fitchburg, , his father Richard Pytel of Connecticut, his mother Linda (Atwood) Wood and husband Lannie of Pittsfield, sister Leigh Hubbard and husband Mark of Chichester, stepsister Melissa Hall and stepbrother Jason Wood.


A graveside service will be held in Green Grove Cemetery Ashland, NH. On Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 10 am. Dupuis Funeral Home, Ashland is handling arrangements.  Donations may be made to the New England Eye Bank  Boston, Ma.

 


 

Betty L. St. Laurent


Betty L. (Locke) St. Laurent, 80, of Dowboro Rd. died September 11th at Concord Hospital with her family at her side. Betty, also called Nana by those close to her, was born the daughter of Harold and Florence Locke. She was raised and attended school in Pittsfield. She worked in local factories, retiring after over 20 years from Pittsfield Weaving Co. while raising her 3 sons and maintaining a tidy and loving home.

 
She enjoyed cooking and baking and for her family it was a treasure to eat her simple and well prepared fare. Her mac-n-cheese and fudge were favorites of all.  A very strong willed and courageous woman, she had battled the ravages of rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years and maintained a productive life, even though the disease was debilitating and painful. She never complained and remained the matriarch of the family.

 
She was very proud of her family and enjoyed having her sons and family members visit. It was then she smiled the most and her infectious personality brightened the lives of those around her.


She was the widow of her husband of 49 years, Edgar A. St. Laurent who died in 1999 and members of her family include 3 sons; Raymond St. Laurent of Pittsfield, Dale St. Laurent and wife Samantha of Chichester and Arthur St. Laurent and wife Laura of Pembroke; 10 grandchildren including a live in grandson and caretaker Craig St. Laurent and former daughter-in-law Pamela St. Laurent; 2 great grandchildren; a brother Robert Locke and wife Sylvia of Barnstead; 2 sisters Jean Brown and husband James of Pittsfield and Virgie Hutchinson of Epsom as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.


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