Those Celebrating Birthdays are: May 15, Timothy Roode; May 16,
Minni Plante; May 17, Jeremy Grandmaison, Richard Munn, Barbara
Raney; May 18, Mikey Bender, Nathan Riel; May 19, Gabrielle
Bachelder; May 20, Gary Gadoury, Elizabeth Hast, Nicole Grainger.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!
Celebrating Anniversaries are: May 18, Jim and Fern Bond; May 20,
Rich and Sarah Hillsgrove.
Best Wishes!
A belated Happy Birthday to Savannah Godin who celebrated her
birthday on May 13th.
New this year - the Chamber Yard Sale is being
expanded to include all towns from Epsom to Alton on Saturday, June
1 from 8-1pm. People interested in having a yard sale should submit
their LOCATION LISTING to the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce
Facebook page, email to
[email protected]
or mail to Rt 28 Yardsale/GPCOC, P.O. Box 234, Pittsfield NH 03263.
There is no registration form for this year. GROUP
LOCATIONS along Rte 28 are being finalized and will be listed on the
Chamber website,
www.pittsfieldchamber.org
if people would like to set up there. Visit the website for more
detailed information or call 435-6346.
11th Annual Pittsfield Fiddle Contest
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW) would like to invite you to the
11th Annual Pittsfield Fiddle Contest on Friday, May 31st, 2013. The
contest will be held at the Scenic Theatre located at 6 Depot St. in
Pittsfield, NH. There will be a silent auction and refreshments from
5:30-9:00 pm.
The fiddle contest will begin at 6:30 pm, with the youth contestants
competing first, followed by the open division in which anyone can
participate. There will be cash prizes for the first, second, and
third place winners of both divisions.
PYW is currently looking for donations for the silent auction, and
sponsorship for the cash prizes. This is an annual fundraising event
organized and presented by The Pittsfield Youth Workshop – all
proceeds from the evening directly support PYW programs and
activities.
Please feel free to contact Zach Powers or Paula
Martel of the Pittsfield Youth Workshop, by e-mail at
[email protected]
or by phone at (603) 435-8272.
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is a non-profit youth organization
committed to providing programs and services that empower youth by
helping them to develop useful skills, self-esteem, and meaningful
friendships - by involving them in activities that are interesting,
challenging, and healthy avenues to self discovery.
County Commissioner Bronwyn Asplund-Walsh receiving a proclamation
from Governor Margaret Hasson proclaiming April 2013 as County
Government Month. Given at the Executive Chamber in Concord on May
1, 2013.
Boy Scouts from Troop 30 in Loudon along with Webelos
from Pack 85 in Chichester working together to complete one of the
“challenges” at the recent Wannalancit District “Plan B” Camporee in
Bow, NH. Twelve scouts and volunteer leaders enjoyed beautiful NH
spring weather, learned a lot, and came home with a first place
award for working as a patrol team to successfully complete the
camporee challenges. Their delicious Bacon and Beans recipe also won
them first place at the community campout supper on Saturday night!
Troop 30 and Pack 85 are always welcoming new members. If your son
is interested in scouting, please feel free to contact Karen at
[email protected] for
more information.
Exciting Changes At The Pittsfield Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office
Submitted By Erica Anthony, Pittsfield Town Clerk/Tax Collector
We have many changes happening in the month of May:
• Starting Wednesday, May 15th, residents will only need to write
one check to the Town of Pittsfield for vehicle registrations.
• Starting Monday, May 20th residents will have the option to order
and pay for vehicle renewal registrations and dog licenses online
through a link on the town website. Both would still be processed
here at the town hall and then mailed to the resident. We will also
start sending renewal notices via e-mail.
• The tax bills and sewer bills will be printed in a new format.
If anyone has questions or would like to be added to
our e-mail list for renewal notification, please stop in the
Pittsfield Town Hall or contact us via e-mail at
[email protected]
or by phone: 435-6773 ext 5.
Pittsfield Listens Announces New Coordinator
Submitted By Molly Messenger
What words would you use to describe the Pittsfield community today?
‘Supportive,’ ‘small,’ ‘struggling, ’‘caring.’ What words would you
want to use to describe Pittsfield community in 5 years? ‘Active,’
‘growing,’ ‘proud,’ ‘friendly.’ So are some of the words shared by
the over 113 community members in the 2011 summer community
conversations, and so was my introduction to the Pittsfield
Community’s incredible spirit.
My name is Molly Messenger, and it’s a pleasure to be brought on
board as the new Community Outreach Coordinator with Pittsfield
Listens. The Pittsfield community left a lasting impression on me
ever since my initial opportunity to work with The Pittsfield Youth
Workshop and NH Listens in the summer of 2011. During that time, I
assisted in organizing and leading youth facilitator trainings and
facilitating small group dialogues. This collaboration inspired my
appreciation for Pittsfield’s strong community of dedicated, caring
residents working together across many barriers in the process to
make positive change.
Throughout my experiences as a Community Organizer, Facilitator, and
Social Justice Educator, I have led dynamic programs involving youth
and adults from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
These experiences reinforced my belief in the capacity of young
people to contribute to their communities. They also deepened my
understanding of the important role that re-empowering individuals
with leadership skills can play in building community that work
better for more people.
My professional experience includes Youth Organizer with American
Friends Service Committee-NH; Youth Mentor and Project Coordinator
with Appalachian Mountain Teen Project; Program Coordinator with
Jifundishe in Tanzania, East Africa; and Research Manager of a study
looking at refugee well-being in NH. In addition, I have served on
several boards in leadership roles, including the Waysmeet Center in
Durham and Global Awareness Local Action of Greater Carroll County.
More recently I have worked with NH Listens as a Facilitator, and
joined in managing efforts to revitalize the former Ossipee Mt.
Grange hall into a community center for arts, education and
advocacy. I hold a B.A. in Anthropology and International Affairs
from the University of New Hampshire.
I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the Pittsfield
community, bringing my deep passion and commitment to creating
inclusive spaces for everyone’s unique skills and perspectives to
lend in the process of creating a more just, fair, and sustainable
community for all. Please feel free to stop by or drop a note to say
hello! I look forward to getting to know and working with more of
you throughout the Pittsfield Community.
Pittsfield Listens invites you to join for the next
Community Connection Series to welcome Molly and participate in a
brainstorming session to help determine next steps for Pittsfield
Listens. This will take place on Thursday, May 16 from 6:30 - 7:30
pm at The Pittsfield Youth Workshop (5 Park Street). Light dinner
will be served, and childcare available by request. Please RSVP to
[email protected].
All are welcome!
What can all of us do to make Pittsfield a better place for everyone
to live, learn and play?
Pittsfield Listens began in 2011 with a mission to
facilitate and encourage open dialogue and collaboration between all
members of the community. For more information or to get involved,
contact:
[email protected],
(603) 435-8272,
Facebook.com/PittsfieldListens, or Pittsfield
Listens, 5 Park Street, PO Box 206, Pittsfield NH 03263.
Thank You
Thank you Pittsfield Beautification Committee for the tulips and
jonquils in the flower beds around town. Truly spots of beauty!
Have you noticed the trees in full bloom at Rite-Aid? Simply
magnificent!
School Lunch Menus
May 20 - May 24, 2013
PES
Monday
Chicken burger with the fixin’s, potato salad, fresh fruit
Tuesday
Sweet and sour chicken, Asian vegetables, seasoned rice, pineapple
Wednesday
Beefy Mac and cheese, cucumber and tomato salad, mixed fruit
Thursday
Caesar salad with chicken, garlic bread, peaches
Friday
Fresh Picks Pizza
Cheese pizza or chef’s topping, cucumber wedges, peaches
PMHS
Monday
Build Your Own Sandwich
Build your own chicken sandwich, potato salad, fresh fruit
Tuesday
Wok For Life
Sweet and sour chicken, Asian vegetables, seasoned rice, pineapple
Wednesday
The Big Cheese With Beef
Beefy Mac and cheese, cucumber and tomato salad, mixed fruit
Thursday
Baja Classic
Caesar salad with chicken, garlic bread, peaches
Friday
Stuff It!
Baked potato bar, broccoli, dinner roll, spiced apple cake
A Big Thank You
I want to thank everyone who came to my surprise Birthday Party, and
what a surprise it was. I had not a clue. It was so nice to see all
my friends from South Pittsfield, from town, from TOPS, from church,
and all my other friends and family. It is a day I will never
forget. I thank everyone for all the flowers and gifts, but
especially for just being there. You all really made my day.
Thanks Again,
Helen Schoppmeyer
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