Congratulations to Michael James Migliozzi of Pittsfield, a junior
majoring in electrical engineering, who was named to the Dean’s List
for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University. Michael is the
son of James and Kimberly Migliozzi of Catamount Rd. and is a 2014
graduate of the Academy for Science and Design Charter School in
Nashua.
Dean’s
List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and
also carry at least 14 credit hours.
Grief Support Group
A
Metaphysical
Approach.
3rd
Thursday
of each month
At Sage
Wellness Center
6:30-8:30 pm
Pittsfield, NH
Call
Vicky for details (603) 312-0091.
Barn Good Ideas
February
22nd
7:00 pm
Town Hall
Come
talk to the Josiah Carpenter Library Trustees. Bring your ideas
about how the town can use the barn located at 41 Main Street,
Pittsfield. If you cannot attend the meeting, visit or phone the
library (435-8406) to share your ideas, or email
[email protected].
Congratulations to Jason Wynne of Pittsfield, enrolled in Southern
New Hampshire University’s BS Justice Studies with a concentration
in Law and Legal Process + Program. Jason was named to the
President’s List at SNHU for the Fall 2016 semester.
Eligibility for the President’s List requires that a student
accumulate an academic grade point average of 3.7-4.0.
Apply for Free Turnout Gear through the 2017 Globe Gear Giveaway
Eligible departments can apply for four sets of gear at
www.nvfc.org/globe-gear-giveaway
Turnout
gear is vital to protect responders in their everyday operations.
However, the National Fire Protection Association’s Fourth Needs
Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service reported that 13 percent of
departments do not have enough personal protective clothing for all
of their emergency responders, and nearly three-quarters (72
percent) of departments reported that at least some of their
personal protective clothing was at least 10 years old. The need is
greatest in communities under 10,000, which are typically served by
all- or mostly-volunteer departments.
Globe,
DuPont Protection Solutions (DuPont), and the National Volunteer
Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up to support local responders with
much needed gear through the Globe Gear Giveaway. Now in its sixth
year, eligible departments can apply for four sets of new,
state-of-the-art turnout gear to better protect their members.
The
application period for the 2017 Globe Gear Giveaway is now open. A
total of 52 sets of gear will be awarded to 13 departments in need.
The first 500 applicants will also receive a one-year NVFC
membership, courtesy of Globe.
“The
NVFC is grateful to Globe and DuPont for recognizing the need for
gear among resource-constrained volunteer departments and working to
enhance the safety and protection of our boots on the ground
firefighters,” said NVFC Chairman Kevin D. Quinn. “Through this
program we have been able to provide over 350 firefighters with the
gear they need to safely and effectively do their jobs.”
In
order to apply for the Globe Gear Giveaway, departments must meet
the following criteria:
• be
all-volunteer or mostly-volunteer (over 50 percent)
• serve
a population of 25,000 or less
• be
located in the U.S. or Canada and legally organized under
state/province law
•
demonstrate a need for the gear
•
department or person applying must be a member of the NVFC. To help
struggling departments meet the membership criteria, Globe will
provide a complimentary NVFC Membership to the first 500 applicants.
“Globe
is honored to give back to some of the many volunteer fire
departments with limited resources by providing the most advanced
turnout gear,” said Rob Freese, Senior VP of Marketing at Globe
Manufacturing Company. “We’re grateful for the thousands of
volunteer firefighters who protect our communities every day. They
deserve the best personal protection to ensure their own safety.”
“DuPont
is proud to be working together with Globe to support the NVFC again
this year through this much needed gear donation program,” said
Christine Christmas, North American Marketing Manager, DuPont
Protection Solutions. “With our strong commitment to help protect
our protectors we want to ensure that they have the right gear to
focus on their job and their communities. Working with Globe we can
make the best for the best – 100 percent of Globe’s turnout gear is
made with DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® fibers providing proven
protection and top performance.”
Learn
more and apply for Globe gear at
www.nvfc.org/globe-gear-giveaway. The deadline to apply is June
1, 2017. Winners will be announced monthly between July and
December.
About
Globe
Firefighters need to be prepared to perform at their peak, on every
call. That’s why Globe delivers the most advanced, best-fitting, and
longest lasting protection by listening to our customers, creating
breakthrough designs, and applying the engineering skills of the
nation’s most trusted turnout gear manufacturer. Globe turnout gear
is designed to protect you, move with you, and improve your
performance. It’s athletic gear for firefighters. Learn more at
www.globeturnoutgear.com.
About
DuPont Protection Solutions
DuPont
Protection Solutions (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class
science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of
innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company
believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs,
and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global
challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere,
decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the
environment. For additional information about DuPont and its
commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit
http://www.dupont.com.
About
the NVFC
The
National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit
membership association representing the interests of the volunteer
fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the
volunteer in the national arena and provides invaluable resources,
programs, training and advocacy for first responders across the
nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
Letter
To The Editor
Select
Board meeting 2/7/17
A full
agenda after two weeks off, with the lion’s share being tax
abatements for many reasons; several a result of appeals to the
state, some advised by our assessors, removed buildings, elderly and
veterans’ exemptions, and taxes assessed to the town for pro-rations
of sold properties. The only requests tabled were for Pittsfield
Community Development hardship requests, pending further
investigation. The rest all met abatement criteria and were
granted.
Abatements are not granted lightly as the rest of the tax base
suffers- however, fair is fair and if it’s a legitimate request we
try to do what’s right.
The
Town Meeting warrant was approved as written so far- not every
article unanimously. However, as always, whoever manages to show up
at Town Meeting will ultimately decide these issues for the whole
town, so if you want your say- show up!
Forest
Fire Wardens were appointed.
A
liquor license (sales only) was approved for Mike’s Meat Shop.
The
owners of 11 Watson St. came to us with concerns over HSA rental
licensing of their property. We will look into the matter further.
I gave
the report of the High School Tuition Study Committee. In a
nutshell; while we believe there would be a savings if the High
School was tuitioned out of district, in a split opinion of the
Committee, we do not recommend such a change. We found the savings
too small to risk the impact of certain other variables which could
eliminate those savings. The full report, in detail, will be posted
on the town’s website. I personally would like to thank the other
six members of the Committee who have put in a lot of work and
research since last summer to thoroughly investigate the feasibility
of such a change.
Carl
Anderson
Pastor’s Corner
Submitted By Mike Mavity, Grace Capital Church
Here’s
a question for all you Patriots fans. When the game was heading into
the fourth quarter, did you lose hope? Did you think the game was
over, there was not enough time? One of the Boston newspapers even
printed an edition with the headline “A Bitter End” that would
lament the sad defeat the Patriots endured (so they thought!).
Or,
maybe you were one of those fans who said, “wait, there is still
time on the clock; the Patriots aren’t dead yet.” You felt there was
still time for a comeback. The Falcons might have been on top, they
had run the score up to 28-3, but the game wasn’t over so there was
hope.
I’ve
felt that way in life before. I’ve felt like I’ve messed up too
badly and it’s too late in the game for me to gain any victory.
Maybe we all feel that way sometime. Maybe we think we’ve made too
many mistakes, our lives are beyond help, we’re simply stuck where
we are and the clock is running out. Maybe we feel like our enemies
have run up the score and we are hopelessly behind in the game.
The
Bible tells us differently, though. The Bible tells us that God’s
mercies are new every day (Lamentations 3:22-24). It also tells us
that God has a plan for us, a plan to give us a future and a hope
(Jeremiah 29:11). Since I believe the Bible is truth, I can know
that as long as I’m living and breathing, the clock hasn’t run out
on me and I still have a chance. As long as I’m alive God’s mercies
for me are new every morning. As long as I have breath, He has a
plan to give me a future and a hope.
That’s
a truth for all of us. Our enemy might be running up the score but
we still have time, the clock hasn’t expired. We still have time to
go and renew that broken relationship with friends or family. The
clock hasn’t run out on us so we can spend more time with our kids.
We still have time to beat that addiction, to change those things
that have put us in the place where the enemy can run up the score.
The
Patriots won because they didn’t stop, they didn’t quit. They fought
as long as there was time on the clock. We can win as well, because
regardless of how high our enemies have run up the score, we are
still alive and the clock hasn’t run out on us. His mercies really
are new every morning!
Letter
To The Editor
As a
Pittsfield resident whose life has been put on hold for over two
years because our beautiful property has failed to sell, I implore
every prudent taxpayer to take this step before the March 16 school
district meeting. I did this myself when my daughter entered the
Exeter Middle School. It was an eye-opener that led to a year of
homeschooling and a life-transforming experience for my child. Sit
in on a full day of classes in one of our schools and see for
yourself if you’re getting your time and money’s worth. Then and
only then will you be prepared to vote.
Catherine Albright
Letter
To The Editor
The
Honorable Mike Brewster, representing Pittsfield and Epsom, went to
file the Pumpkin Bill (treating marijuana almost like a pumpkin) and
was told by the Speaker of the House he did not want any duplicate
bills.
You see
Rep. Aldrich, Rep. Aaricki, Re. Dyer, and Re. Phinney, seems to have
beast us to the punch. The biggest difference was we anted a kilo
for everyone. In this bill we all get an ounce. I know there’s a
bunch of old men in the legislature, so I guess we will be lucky to
have an ounce allowed.
I
really like the purpose and findings of this bill.
In the
interest of allowing law enforcement (this includes Pittsfield’s
Police Dept.) to focus on violent and property crimes, generating
revenue for education and other public purposes, and individual
freedom. The people of the State of New Hampshire find and declare
that the use of marijuana should be legal for a person 21 years of
age or older and taxed in a manner similar to alcohol.
I also
like 30 percent of such revenues going into the alcohol abuse
prevention and a treatment fund, to be used for drug abuse
prevention treatment, and recovery services.
Rep.
Brewster like the 70 percent going for property tax relief. He is
well aware that Pittsfield’s tax rate is about to increase to the
point where we are all in trouble without adequate revenue from the
State to help fund their laws.
Dan
Schroth Piermarocchi
Josiah
Carpenter Library February News And Events
Preschool story hour Thursdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Join Ms.
Holly for a fun filled hour of stories, crafts and a snack. All ages
welcome.
Library
Closed on Monday, February 20th in Observance of President’s day
Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, February 22, 2017 at 7 pm at the
Town Hall – Public is welcome to attend a forum to discuss the
future of the property “a Barn Good Idea” that was generously
donated to the Library Board of Trustees by long time library
patron, Bill Miskoe.
February 15th Outreach program to Blueberry Express Daycare
10:00-11:00
Lego
Maker Club continues at the library starting Wednesdays February 1,
8, & 15 at 3:30 pm. Build and tell your stories- sign-up required
Read
Meet & Talk Book discussion group -Join us for an exciting book
discussion on “Following Atticus” by Tom Ryan (http://tomandatticus.blogspot.com/)
at the Pittsfield Senior Community Center Tuesday February 28th at
10:30.
Stay
for a leisurely & nutritious lunch afterward at a bargain price!
Josiah
Teen Book Worms Discussing “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by
Douglas Adams Thursday March 2nd between 6-7:30 pm at the library
Pittsfield School Board
February 2, 2017
Submitted By Ralph Odell
The
request for public input at the recent meeting had a parent express
concern about communication between the School and families. The
Board appreciates parents bringing up concerns they may have and
will work to provide the best system for the School Community. A
second comment suggested that more time should be allocated within
the school for substance misuse prevention and training. Citizens
concerns are welcome in person, email, or call.
Melissa
Brown, Director of College and Career Readiness, described a field
trip for 13 students to Advanced Corporate Manufacturing in
Rochester. Job opportunities within the industry exceed the labor
supply. A training program at Great Bay Community College exists
that, upon completion, leads to employment. Scholarships are
available. Two students are interested in pursuing the opportunity.
Melissa
also described the New Hampshire Scholars Program for high school
students. The program consists of a series of courses for high
school students at a set grade level. This will allow them to apply
to series of post secondary institutions within the state, no
admission fee. Part of the goal of the program is to encourage more
students to pursue their education within the state.
The
meeting ended with discussion of the District budget.
Pittsfield Players’ Kids’ Theater Workshop Presents Singin’ In The
Rain, Jr.
Turner
Jennings, Emma Molloy and Christopher Dudley in rehearsal for
Singin’ In The Rain, Jr. practicing their dance for the song Good
Morning.
The
Pittsfield Players’ Kids’ Theater Workshop will present the classic
musical Singin’ In The Rain, Jr. at the Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot St.,
Pittsfield, NH on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 23, 24 and
25, at 7:30 pm. each evening. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for
kids under age 12 and can be reserved by calling 435-8852.
Seats
are also available for special matinee performances for local
schools and home on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21 and 22, at
12:30 pm. Seats are $3 per person for these performances and they
can be reserved by calling Maye Hart at 736-9563.
The
show tells the story of silent movie stars Don Lockwood and Lina
Lamont, the Hollywood couple of the century, who find themselves
caught up in a new technology called talkies. Don can handle the
transfer to the new genre, but what about Lina? And when new comer
Kathy Selden enters the scene with and she has all the talent to
make it big in the new film industry, how does that all work out?
The show has all the wonderful songs and dances from the classic
movie starring Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor and
you can’t miss these great kids in this classic musical.
The
show features Turner Jennings as Don Lockwood, Emma Molloy as Kathy
Selden and Sarah May Schultz as Lina Lamont. Newcomer Christopher
Dudley plays Cosmo Brown, Don Lockwood’s pal. Justin Greene takes on
the role of RF Simpson, the big Hollywood producer, and Joe Garcia
plays director Dexter. Cecily Schultz handles the role of gossip
columnist Dora Bailey; Molly Keyes plays Lina’s assistant Roz, and
Emily Dunagin takes on the role of Zelda, another of Lina’s
confidantes. Jacob Scruton plays two roles—a policeman and an
elocution teacher—and Essence Bourque is an elocution teacher as
well. Joe Molloy appears as a sound technician, Sam, and also as a
suave Broadway Host singer. Also included in the cast are Matthew
Swenton, Skye Paziale, Abby Cote, April Keyes, Wanda Anderson,
Spencer Griffin, Peter Dudley, Johnny Anderson, Kolbey Ryan, Dylan
Cunningham, Cecily Schultz, Courtney Butler, Kaylyn John-Zensky,
Jaden Beattie, Madeline Decker, Addy Shanyo, Alex Keyes, April
Keyes, Mabel Johnson, Michaela St. George, Damonica Charles, Olivia
Charles, Addison Clark, Olivia LaValley, Alyssa LaValley, Olivia
Cunningham, Jaylea Thomas Carly Griffin, and Faith Griffin.
Singin’
In The Rain, Jr. is directed by Maye Hart, choreographed by Dee Dee
Pitcher, with set design by Turner Jennings. Jim Hart is lighting
designer. AJ Robidas will be handling lights from the booth, and
Lily Edmonds will be handling sound. Don’t miss this wonderful Kid’s
Theater Workshop and reserve your seats now!
Obituaries
Raymond
“Ray” Muzzey
Raymond
“Ray” Muzzey, age 57, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2017 in
Strafford after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Ray was
born August 5, 1959 in Concord, NH and was a life-long resident of
Loudon, NH.
Ray was
predeceased by his parents Harold Lawson Muzzey Sr. and Gertrude
(Welch) Muzzey and his brother Kenneth Muzzey of Loudon.
Ray is
survived by his loving sisters Evelyn Timmins and husband Carey,
Carolyn Stinson and husband Willard, devoted brother Pastor Harold
L. Muzzey Jr. and wife Diana; an Aunt, Ellen (Muzzey) Desmarais and
two nieces, five nephews, five great nieces, six great nephews,
cousins and many close friends.
Ray
loved listening to music and had a special love of dogs, especially
his beagle, Shiloh. Ray was an avid baseball and hockey fan, and
especially loved the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and watching WWF Wrestling.
A
graveside service will be held in the Spring in the family lot of
the Soucook Cemetery in Concord, NH. Pastor Harold Muzzey will be
officiating.
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