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by Barbara O’BrienWindham School Board members are still attempting to solve the

dilemma of high carbon dioxide levels in some of the classroomsat Golden Brook School. Built back in the 1960s, Golden Brookhouses students from kindergarten through second grade.

The carbon dioxide level became a concern more than a yearago when the former portable classrooms were tested for airquality. The 10-classroom portable building was subsequentlydemolished and students were relocated elsewhere in the school

district. While the portables were ultimately abandoned becauseof mold and mildew levels, the issue of carbon dioxide was alsoof concern. An excess level of carbon dioxide tends to make aperson, particularly children, feel lethargic.

One of the problems with addressing the carbon dioxide levelis that Golden Brook School might be undergoing extensiverenovations within the next year, due to space constraints. Aconstruction project, dubbed as Option 2+, is currently beingdeveloped and committee members hope to have it on nextMarch’s school district ballot. School board members don’t wantto spend money now on ventilation changes if those changeswon’t be applicable should the construction bond garner sufficientsupport from voters next spring.

In the meantime, a concept for an electrical mechanicalventilation system has been designed for the building, one thatcommittee members claim would be usable even if Option 2+passes muster. The cost of the ventilation project could rangebetween $150,000 and $200,000. “It is a costly endeavor,” saidSchool Board Vice-Chairman Tom Murray.

It is doubtful that the work could be done this summer, however,due to both time and budget constraints. Looking down the road,

however, Murray asked that the ventilation project be put out tobid as soon as possible. “I’d like to see us move as fast as we can,in a fiscally efficient manner,” said school board member DanielPopovici-Muller. Newly hired school district Maintenance Director

John Pratte will be further vetting the concept, moving forward.Taking the practical approach, Business Administrator Adam

Steel commented, “In the meantime, open the windows as much aspossible!”

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At the University of Rhode Island’s 129th Commencement Sarah E. Capps of Pelham received aBachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, summa cum laude; and Natalie E. Jenoski of Windhamreceived a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management, magna cum laude.

The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire forthe spring semester. From Pelham: Monique Arsenault (Honors), Ethan Ely (Highest Honors), BrianFinney (Highest Honors), Alexandra Hall (High Honors), Carrie Hanson (Honors), Allison Harb (Honors),Iris Hur (Highest Honors), Alexa Joyal (Honors), Thomas Lynch (High Honors), Jonathan Mantia (HighHonors), Tyler Racca (High Honors), Nichole Sousa (Honors), Meagan Walker (High Honors), SamanthaYork (Honors), Marissa Zaino (Highest Honors), Mary Hammar (Highest Honors). From Windham:Nicole Bouley (Honors), Allison Breton (High Honors), Kevin Conboy (Honors), Casey Coupe (HighHonors), Brad Cunningham (Honors), Steven Dastous (Highest Honors), Erin Donohue (High Honors),Benjamin Gallo (Highest Honors), Olivia Goodale (High Honors), Kristine Gray (Honors), HannahHodges (Honors), Lauren Irish (Highest Honors), Delaine Kelly (High Honors), Hanna LaRochelle (Highest Honors), Melissa McLaughlin (Highest Honors), Jordan Mrvos (Honors), Scott Priestley (Honors),Karen Richards (Highest Honors), Kaitlyn Rosenholm (Honors), Brian Shea (Honors), Jessica Steere (HighHonors), Jennifer Tavernini (High Honors), Matthew Howard (High Honors), Tucker Lippold (Honors),Rebecca Anderson (Highest Honors).

Christine Carpenter of Windham has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List at LafayetteCollege for outstanding academic achievement.

Tim Ceteras was honored at an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)international conference held in Baltimore, Md., earlier this month. Ceteras has resided in Windham forthe past nine years. He is presently Major Account Manager at Rockwell Collins Government Systems’

Boston Field Office, and is the recipient of Rockwell’s “Best Individual Award for Overall Contribution.”AFCEA is a non-profit association serving the military, government, industry and academia as anethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications,information technology, intelligence and global security.

Ceteras received the prestigious AFCEA Medal of Merit in recognition of his “incomparable service andconsummate record of accomplishment supporting AFCEA International’s Lexington-Concord Chapter.”According to Chapter President Steve Falcone, Ceteras was cited for being a “selfless volunteer forcopious events, fervent mentor of the Young AFCEANs, and significant contributor to the Chapter’s vibrantscholarship program.”

Specifically, Ceteras was commended for “broadening AFCEA membership to include the establishmentof the University of New Hampshire ‘Screaming Eagles’ Student Chapter, acquiring prestigious GeneralOfficer keynote speakers, fortifying strong industry/government partnership within the Hanscom Air ForceBase (AFB) community, and co-chairing one of most successful Chapter symposia ever held, which raisedover $100,000 for the Education Fund.”

Falcone also praised Ceteras for other professional accomplishments, including his enduringcontributions to national defense. Now a Colonel, USAF (Ret.), he spent more than 25 years in numerouscommand and leadership positions, including serving as commander of Hanscom AFB’s 66th Air BaseWing. He is a highly decorated officer, having received the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious ServiceMedal with four Oak Leaf Clusters.

Rachel M. Sullivan of Windham has been selected for inclusion on the Dean’s List for academicachievement during the spring

semester at St. LawrenceUniversity. Sullivan is a memberof the Class of 2016, majoring ineconomics and psychology. Sheattended Windham High School.

Windham residents ErinMasucci, a Biochemistryand Biophysics major andStephanie May, a ChemicalEngineering major and Pelhamresident Kun Yuan, a ElectricalEngineering major, werenamed to the Dean’s List for thespring semester at RensselaerPolytechnic Institute

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Chosen as Interim Superintendentby Barbara O’Brien

Tina McCoy has been selected to serve as theWindham School District’s interim superintendent.The announcement was made following a briefnon-public meeting of the school board on July13. McCoy took on her new job the followingday. The interim position is intended to extend for

a period of one year. McCoy served previouslyas special education administrator for the former

joint Windham/Pelham SAU 28.School board members supported the choice

of McCoy by a vote of 4 to 1. Voting in favor ofthe selection were Chairman Ken Eyring, Vice-Chairman Tom Murrayand school boardmembers Rob Bretonand Daniel Popovici-Muller. The onlynegative vote came fromschool board memberDennis Senibaldi, whocommented that hedidn’t think McCoywas the best choice forthe job. McCoy didnot attend the meetingwhere the decision wasannounced.

Finding a newsuperintendent forWindham’s SAU 95became necessary whenformer SuperintendentWinfried Fenebergresigned late this pastspring. Feneberg, whohad held the top spotin Windham for twoyears, left the districtto head for Kearsarge, where he will serve assuperintendent of a multi-community entity.Feneberg’s last day in Windham was June 30. Fortwo weeks after Feneberg’s departure, Curriculum,Instruction and Assessment Director Kori Bechtserved as acting superintendent.

There were three final candidates for the jobof interim superintendent, each of whom wasinterviewed by selection committee members,the full school board and also participated in asite visit. Final candidates included Dr. McCoy,current Windham Business Administrator AdamSteel and former Utah administrator Jeff Herr.Herr was flown to New Hampshire for an in-person interview, following a Skype visit lastmonth. The cost of Herr’s trip was borne by theWindham School District.

Dr. McCoy has been serving as the executivedirector of McCoy Educational Consultants,located in Windham, since June of 2013. Shehas more than 25 years of educational experienceto her credit. McCoy says that she emphasizes“teamwork and collaboration” in getting the jobdone effectively and efficiently.

McCoy is certified as a superintendent inboth New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Shealso holds professional certifications in SpecialEducation Administration, Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities, Specific LearningDisabilities and General Special Education.

McCoy served as director of student servicesfor Pelham and Windham from July of 2004 until

June of 2013, after which she left to establish herown educational consulting firm. Previously,she served as director of special services inChester, N.H., from July of 2001 through June of2004. She worked as an inclusion facilitator inthe Town of Pelham from 1995 to 2001. Beforemoving to New England, McCoy worked as a

special education teacher in Belleville, Ill., from1991 to 1995. She also taught in the field ofspecial education in Hawaii (1987-1989) and inLouisiana during 1986.

McCoy earned her Bachelor of Science degreefrom the University of Illinois in 1985, her Master

of Arts degree fromSt. Louis University in1994 and her Doctor ofEducation degree fromBoston College in 2012.

McCoy currently livesin Windham. She wasborn in Newark, Ill. Sheis the mother of threesons.

At the conclusion ofher first few days on the

job, Chairman Eyringsaid, “It was a veryproductive week for Dr.

McCoy.” During thefirst four days McCoyworked in Windham,she visited all fourschools and spoke withkey administrators.She also toured thefacilities with newlyhired Facilities Director

John Pratt and viewedfirst hand some of the

issues facing the school district. McCoy also metwith Technical Director Kevin Verratti; a meetingduring which they discussed the upcoming facilitysurvey, as well as tracking technical equipmentowned by the school district. Also, McCoy metwith Windham Education Association President

John Hayward and conferred with the temporaryhuman resource director. Former HumanResource Director Carol St. Pierre resigned at theend of June.

Referring to the hiring of McCoy as the interimsuperintendent, Eyring said, “I think she’s going todo great things. She’s got tremendous energy andenthusiasm.” “ Dr. McCoy knows the district, butafter being away from it for a couple of years, shealso brings a fresh perspective,” he said. “She has

jumped in with both feet and she hit the groundrunning.”

School board members chose to go with aninterim superintendent at this juncture due tothe time of the year that Feneberg’s resignationwas received. Ideally, superintendent searchesbegin in the early fall for the following schoolyear, which, traditionally begins on July 1.Tentative plans are for the Windham SchoolBoard to launch a full search for a permanentsuperintendent this coming October. Dr. McCoyor any of the other final candidates for interimsuperintendent may apply for the superintendent’s

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State Legislators Meet with Selectmenby Barbara O’Brien

Although the state legislature is not currentlyin session, members of the Windham contingenttook some of their time this past week to meetwith selectmen. Attending the informal forumwere State Senator Regina Birdsell of Hampstead(District 19) and State Representatives (District 7)David Bates, Mary Griffin, Charles McMahon andWalter Kolodziej; all Windham residents.

“The biggest issue is the state budget,” Birdsellsaid, referring to the 2015-2016 budget vetoedby Governor Maggie Hassan late last month.“Right now, we’re in a stalemate,” Birdsell said,adding that she thought “it was a pretty goodbudget,” one that includes a state worker contract,cuts in business taxes and deals with Medicaidexpansion. The vetoed budget includes a five-percent overall increase from last year’s funding,Birdsell said. “Right now, it’s all stalled,” Birdsellstated, listing Meals on Wheels, developmentaldisabilities funding, substance abuse programs, atuition freeze at community colleges, and savingsslated for highway funding. Currently, Birdsellnoted, New Hampshire has the 48th highestbusiness taxes in the country.

The topic that Selectman Roger Hohenbergerwanted to discuss, however, was the condition of

the state retirement system. “A higher and higherportion is paid locally every year,” Hohenbergersaid. “It’s eventually going to bankrupt the town.”

“The system is to blame,” Birdsell responded.“We really need some reforms in the pensionsystem.” Representative Kolodziej cautioned townofficials not to place all the blame on the state,however.

“Don’t totally absolve yourselves,” Kolodziejwarned. “You folks are the ones who give theraises every year. The pensions are killing us;the system is unsustainable! Every time we try toaffect changes, we run into union forces. Somethings shouldn’t have been given in the first place!The retirement system is totally unfair in manysituations. It needs to be fair to all.”

Representative McMahon said that he believesthe state legislature is responsive to the issue andis working on fixing the problems moving forward.“Changes are happening,” Assistant TownAdministrator Dana Call commented, referring todifferent benefits being offered to new employees,as opposed to those who are grandfathered intothe retirement system.

Representative David Bates said that the stateretirement system is currently underfunded byabout $5 billion. “The biggest problems occurred

from 1998 through 2008,” Bates said. “We’retrying our best to address the problems. We reallyare.” As to the stalemated state budget, Bates said“a lot of political posturing has been going on,but, eventually we will have an approved budget;maybe by Christmas.” “It depends how stubborneveryone wants to be.”

Bates also took a moment to talk about theunderfunding of adequacy aid to schools, atopic which he has been working on tirelessly.Windham is one of the towns that has beenunderfunded for several years. “We’re working onthis issue from a variety of different angles,” Batessaid. “Things are looking positive.”

Windham’s Community Development DirectorLaura Scott also took the opportunity to addressthe state legislators. Scott said she is concernedabout what she described as “inadequatestaffing” at the state level in regard to economicdevelopment. “The lack of assistance is keepingnew businesses from getting underway,” Scottsaid, noting that it takes potential developers anextended amount of time to acquire permits. “Asthe state grows, so does the need for assistanceat the State level. It’s hard to welcome a newbusiness when it takes three months to get apermit.”

Birdsell said she has plans to conduct businessforums in various locales in order to discuss thetypes of issues raised by Scott. Birdsell representsthe towns of Derry, Hampstead and Windham.

Representative McMahon, who also served as aWindham selectman, said he has major concernsover assistance programs for the elderly anddisabled, ones which are offered through Healthand Human Services. Referring to prior reportsregarding “alleged abuse” of such (EBT) funds,McMahon said investigation found that abuse“was miniscule.” Out of some 70,000 participantsstatewide, 89 cases were investigated, resulting ina total of 20 participants being required to returnmoney to state coffers.

State Representative Mary Griffin, who hasserved in the legislature for an impressive 19 yearsand has 100 percent attendance to her credit,never missing a vote. One of her major concernsis taking care of the elderly of New Hampshire.“My seniors have to be protected,” Griffin said,listing such programs as Meals on Wheels andService Link. “The money is in the budget. Iusually don’t like to assert myself, but I had to doit for our seniors!”

The New Hampshire State Legislature will goback in session on Sept. 2.

New Website Offers a View into Windham’s Pastby Barbara O’Brien

Derek Saffie, a not-

so-long-ago graduate ofWindham High School,has taken an interest in thehistory of the town he callshome and turned it intoa veritable stroll throughyears gone by.

Saffie, age 18, iscurrently a sophomoreat Merrimack College.Windham Selectman AlLetizio, Jr. has labeled himas the town’s “youngesthistorian.”

Saffie’s intrigue withlocal and regional historyhas led him to createan increasingly popularwebsite; one he hasdubbed windhamnhhistory.com. Saffie’s interest

was originally tweaked,several years ago, when he read Leonard Morrison’s historyof Windham, which covers 1719 through 1883. Morrison isconsidered to be Windham’s first “true historian.” Somewherealong the line, Saffie also developed an interest in collectingold picture postcards of Windham.

“Windham’s history is much more than plots on a timelineor lines on a page,” Saffie said. “Rather, it is a collectionof stories that, when put together, tell the unique story ofWindham, New Hampshire.” Saffie’s site allows those whoenter to explore the stories of the individuals and places

that have worked toshape Windham as it

stands today. Many ofthe founders’ familygenealogies are includedon Saffie’s website.

In the prologue of hiswebsite, Saffie relates that“the history of Windham,New Hampshire beganwith the area being settledby Scotch-Irish immigrantsin 1719 as part of a regioncalled “Nutfield”; thename given to it becauseof the abundance of nuttrees in the area.” Nutfieldwas roughly the areanow comprising Derry,

Londonderry, and Windham.Windham separated fromLondonderry, and wasincorporated as a separate

town, on February 12, 1742;more than 273 years ago.

Saffie’s website also offers a weekly feature story, the mostrecent of which is the building of Beaver Dam in 1813. Thesite also features a slideshow of more than 100 postcards,detailing a pictorial history of this once small southern NewHampshire community.

“This is a fantastic way to give back to your community,”Letizio told Saffie. “This is a very impressive website. It’sincredible what this young man has done!”

Affordable Senior HousingIssue Raised Again

by Barbara O’BrienNew Hampshire State Representative and Former Windham Selectman Charles

McMahon was not on the agenda for the July 13 selectmen’s meeting, but thatdidn’t dampen his enthusiasm when he requested a few minutes to come tothe podium and address an issue that has been a passion of his for decades:affordable senior housing.

McMahon said that he had only gotten off the phone a few minutes earlier,following a phone call he had been waiting to receive for months. “Wefinally have an opportunity to move forward with affordable elderly housing inWindham,” McMahon said. McMahon has been the chairman of the WindhamHousing Authority since 1992.

The issue of constructing affordable senior housing on land located off FellowsRoad in Windham has been under discussion for several years, but the federalfunding required to make the project a reality was not available. Windham,apparently, did not qualify for the federal money due to the town’s lack ofaffordable family housing, such as apartment developments. As for the seniorhousing, however, “The town has supported it wholeheartedly in the past,”McMahon said.

Obtaining federal funding appears to be a matter that needs to be tackledin earnest. “The sooner the better,” McMahon said, explaining that a specialtown meeting would need to be held to deal with the issue in a timely manner.

Chairman Al Letizio, Jr. said the idea would need to be placed on a futureselectmen’s agenda. Selectman Ross McLeod said he also wanted to garnerinput from the Windham Planning Board and to be apprised of what the cost of aspecial town meeting might be.

McMahon said a proposed affordable senior housing development would beoverseen and operated by the Windham Housing Authority. “This is intendedfor Windham residents,” he said. “It would allow the elderly to stay in town.”Affordable senior housing is intended for those ages 60-plus.

It is anticipated that the proposal for affordable senior housing will be back onthe selectmen’s meeting agenda in the near future.

Attached is a picture postcard of what was once a boarding housein Windham Center, known as “Nine Acres.” It is located just across the road

from the Windham Town Hall. e building is now known asthe Bartlet t House and is used for the town’s administrative offi ces.

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In the July 17 edition, Richard Kahn called for an Override of the Governor’s

Veto of SB 116 for carrying a concealed handgun. He was right on target when heexplained that we citizens have a constitutional right to protect and defend ourselves,our families, our possessions and property and so on. I was about to send in my ownletter to the editor with the very same explanation and message but Richard beat meto the draw.

But I want to add something to Richard’s excellent explanation on this topic ofturmoil, that it’s a topic of turmoil for the New Hampshire politicians who are tryingto position themselves to further their own political agenda and career objectives;including the sitting governor who is already campaigning for another political jobafter her term is ended. Te sitting governor is putting on her moral face on thisissue to score points for her next campaign but how can this governor pretend tobe a moral person, a moral political leader; when she has presided over the immoralexpansion of the state liquor store system. Tis governor’s gigantic expansion ofthis liquor store system is immoral because her administration and administrationsbefore her, plus the State House, has continually cut funding for alcohol and drugtreatment programs, which is a leading cause of the out-of-control overdose deathsfrom deadly illegal drugs.

If she had a moral bone in her political body, she’d convert all of those giganticliquor stores into alcohol and drug treatment centers, with free treatment services; tocleanse her immoral soul. She’s morally unfit to make such decisions and to lead thisstate, but that’s what you get when you vote for this kind of ruthless person.

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come from just hanging around our town.1) Now that the school board has said no to the

selectmen’s request on May 19 for some financialsupport for the extra costs of snow removal thiswinter, yes, the town takes care of all the schoolsand their lots and internal roadways, what willhappen? The town went well over budget this pastwinter and had asked for $25,000 to offset thecosts.

2) The new pickleball courts are complete. Arethey open to the public? If so, when and willthe recreation department be offering pickleballinformation and instruction on how to play thegame and use the facility?

3) How will the Board of Selectmen handle the recentover-stepping of her role relative to ordering azoning letter be modified and resent by SelectmanMcGrath? She stated on camera that she “will do itagain” if something is done wrong, in her opinion.How many violations of protocol will be allowed?

4) Does the town need to change planning and zoning rulesfor property owners to develop their land, but allowingsome protection for current abutters to maintain theirexisting neighborhood character? Also, should a builder

be allowed an open space development where they

can cluster the homes on smaller-sized lots by givingswampland to the town for conservation? Should the two-acre house lot that the voter approved be enforced?

Senate Passes Education Reform Billthat Includes Ayotte Amendments

submitted by the Office of U.S. Senator Kelly AyotteThursday, July 16, in a 81-17 vote, the U.S. Senate approved the

bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1117), which includes severalamendments introduced or cosponsored by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte(R-N.H.): measures to strengthen mental health first aid training,increase participation in STEM programs by girls and underrepresentedgroups, and better assist students dealing with substance abuse issuesat home.

“New Hampshire parents, teachers, and school leaders have sharedwith me numerous concerns about our education system, and it’s pasttime to update and improve No Child Left Behind. This bipartisanbill will return accountability and responsibility for educationdecisions back to where it belongs – in states, local school districts,and classrooms,” Ayotte said. “I’m pleased that the bill includesadditional initiatives I worked on that reflect New Hampshire priorities– including expanding mental health first aid training, encouraginggreater student participation in STEM, and bo lstering support forstudents dealing with substance abuse issues in the home. Thesecommon sense measures will further enhance and improve oureducation system, and help prepare students in New Hampshire andacross our nation for good careers and future success.”

The Every Child Achieves Act includes provisions that will givestates the flexibility to develop their own ways to measure studentachievement, school success, and accountability. It also prohibits thefederal government from mandating or incentivizing states to adoptparticular curriculum or standards, like Common Core.

Key Ayotte Provisions Included In Every Child Achieves Act:Supporting Mental Health First Aid Training: Ayotte successfullyincluded an amendment she coauthored with Senator RichardBlumenthal (D-Conn.) that allows schools to use funds for mentalhealth first aid training programs to help school personnel better

recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and addresscrisis situations safely.Boosting STEM Education: Ayotte worked with Senator KirstenGillibrand (D-N.Y.) to include an amendment aimed at increasingparticipation in STEM programs by underrepresented groups,including girls, minority students, English learners, students withdisabilities, and low-income students.Improving Accountability and Sharing of Resources: Ayotte

cosponsored an amendment with Senator Angus King (I-ME) thatwill allow more states to participate in pilot programs and useinnovative assessments and measures of accountability, like thecompetency-based assessment pilot program recently approved foruse in New Hampshire . Ayotte and Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.)included an amendment to improve oversight of the Early LearningAlignment and Improvement Grants program. Ayotte and SenatorMichael Bennet (D-Colo.) also included a measure to supportthe use of shared service alliances for early childhood educationprograms, like the Seacoast Early Learning Alliance in NewHampshire, which has saved its members $84,000 in operatingcosts and reallocated those funds to improve the quality of theirprograms.Addressing New Hampshire’s Drug Crisis: Ayotte and Senator

Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) included two measures to better assiststudents dealing with substance abuse issues at home. Bothwould encourage local decision makers to provide professionaldevelopment, training, and technical assistance to schools incommunities affected by these addiction crises.Strengthening our Workforce: To better meet workforce needs,Ayotte worked with Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Jeff Merkley(D-Ore.) on an amendment to ensure that career and technicaleducation is considered a core academic subject in schools.Ayotte also worked with Senator Warner to include languagefacilitating better transitions from middle school to high school andfrom high school to postsecondary education and the workforce.Caring for Homeless and Foster Youth: Along with SenatorsCory Booker (D-N.J.), and several senators, Ayotte introduced anamendment that would update and improve reporting on the highschool graduation rates of homeless and foster students, allowingfor schools to better support these students.

Informing Parents: In an effort to engage parents and make themaware of critical information regarding testing, Ayotte worked withSenator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) to pass an amendment that wouldrequire schools to notify parents that they may request informationregarding any state or local policies related to mandatoryassessments. It also affirms that parents have the right to know thequalifications of their children’s classroom teachers.

Boutin’s Bill toProtect Leases from

Real Estate TaxSigned into Law

submitted by NH Senate CommunicationsA year-long effort by Senator David Boutin (R-Hooksett) to

protect New Hampshire businesses from unauthorized taxesrecently succeeded. Boutin sponsored SB 232 to protectleases from the real estate transfer tax, which the Department

of Revenue Administration started applying to commercialground leases without legislative approval.

“The real estate transfer tax applies to the sale of realproperty, and was never meant to apply to leases shorter than99 years,” Boutin said. “This law clarifies the long-standingintent of the Legislature, and reverses the ill-conceived attemptby the DRA to rewrite New Hampshire’s tax code.

DRA Commissioner John Beardmore last summer soughta change in administrative rules to allow collection of taxeson commercial ground leases, even though the tax had neverbeen applied that way. Faced with opposition from Sen.Boutin and other members of the legislature, Beardmorewithdrew the request and instead claimed that he alreadyhad authorization to levy the tax on leases. Boutin has beenworking since last summer to clarify the law, and protect NewHampshire businesses from a tax that was never approved bythe legislature.

SB 232 was approved 23-0 by the Senate and sailed throughthe House on a voice vote before Governor Hassan signed itinto law last week.

“This unauthorized tax in commercial leases would haveadded a drag on our economic recovery, and underminedconfidence in the stability and fairness of New Hampshire’stax code,” Boutin added. “Passing this taxpayer protectioninto law reassures our business owners that they will not findany surprises in their tax bill.”


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Monday, July 27 thru Friday, July 31Heritage Baptist Church in Windham is

hosting International Spy Academy, a freeVacation Bible School for children 4 years

old to rising sixth graders! Every day from9:30 to 11:30 a.m., each child will enjoy games,food, crafts and prizes related to this spy theme.The week climaxes in a carnival on Friday at 11a.m., which parents are welcome to attend! Formore information, call 765-4000 or visit www.hbcnh.org.

Wednesday, July 29, Thursday &Tuesday, August 4

The Pelham Police Department will host

a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)class for women. The class is designed toempower women through self defense, awareness,and avoidance. The class is a three night courseand will be held this July 29 and 30 and August 4at the Pelham Police Department and will beginat 6 p.m. and end at approximately 10 p.m. eachnight. Participants have to attend each class inorder to successfully pass the course. If you areinterested in participating in the class, contactMPO David G. DeRoche at 635-2411 ext. 4005or email at [email protected].

Saturday, August 1All Women of all ages are invited to

join us in honoring Our Lady for FirstSaturday Devotions on at St. Patrick

Church in Pelham. Mass will begin at 8a.m., followed by the by the rosary at 8:30 andthen join us for Faith Formation (video by Dr. ScottHahn on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

Mary) and a pot luck breakfast and fellowship.For more information call Linda at 930-6436 oremail [email protected]. Note:Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet will beavailable before Mass at 7:30 in the chapel.

Household Hazardous Waste & ElectronicsCollection, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nashua PublicWorks Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., Nashua, forresidents of Hudson, Litchfield, Pelham, andWindham. Cost--$10 user fee per vehicle,additional charges for quantities exceeding 10gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges forelectronics recycling. For more information anda complete list of accepted items, visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 603-424-2240.

The Pelham Public Library will hold its firstever Summer Art & Blues Festival from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.! The festival will take place today, onInternat ional Blues Day. The event is free andopen to the public. The featured performer isinternational bluesman Poor Howard Stith. “PoorHoward” is known for his unique, 12-stringbarrelhouse blues style. Poor Howard hasperformed at numerous Blues festivals across thecountry, including the Barnful of Blues Hospital,the Maine Blues Festival and the Santa Rosa BluesFestival. There will be fun activities and crafts forkids and families! The Pelham Library Trusteeswill be working the grill, so bring a picnic blanketand spend the afternoon!

We’re looking for local artists who are willingto share their work for this special day! Artistswill have the opportunity to show their work tothe crowd and are also encouraged to bring anywork or other materials to sell at the event. Aspecial Artists’ Reception will be held at 10:30a.m., preceding the Festival. All artists interestedin participating, or for those who have questionsabout the event, should contact [email protected].

Monday, August 3Pelham Republican Committee

monthly meeting, 7 p.m., at the PelhamVFW, 6 Main St. Guest speakers: Senate

President Chuck Morse, NH State DirectorBen Mitchell, and more! Food will be served,please join us!

Thursday, August 6NH Department of Transportation

I-93 Project Update, 6 to 7:30 p.m.,Community Development Department, 3North Lowell Rd, Windham. Do you have

questions about the I-93, Route 111 and Route111A construction happening in Windham? Do

you want more information about the Park &Ride? Do you need someone to show you ona map just where all the new roads, bridgesand ramps are going? If so, this informalproject update is for you! Come and listen toNHDOT project personnel explain what workis underway in Town and find out what newthings are coming. For more information, visitwww.rebuildingi93.com. Light Refreshmentswill be provided. For questions about thepublic forum, contact Laura Scott, CommunityDevelopment Director at 432-3806 or [email protected].

Tuesday, August 11 thru Thursday, August 20

WHS Fall Sports Tryouts 2015Football: Tues., Aug. 11, Team Meeting,

Testing and Equipment; Wed. Aug. 12 -Practice, 3-7:30 p.m.Boys Soccer: Mon. August 17, 7-8 a.m., onTurf Field and 5-7 p.m. on Soccer FieldGirls Volleyball: Mon. Aug. 17, 4-6 p.m. inGymCheerleading: Mon. Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m.,Parent Meeting; Tues., Aug. 18-Thurs., Aug.

20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in GymGirls Soccer: Mon., Aug. 17-Thurs., Aug. 20,8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Soccer FieldBoys Golf: Tues., Aug. 17-Thurs., Aug. 20, 7a.m. at Windham Country ClubBoys and Girls Cross Country: Mon., Aug.17, 4 p.m. in front of the cafe

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Recreation for a fun time on, eitherat 9:45 a.m. or 11 a.m. upstairs of the

Windham Town Hall. We will paint our8-inch plates. Masterpieces will be glazed andfired and returned to Recreation Office 7-10 dayslater. Colors are non-toxic and wash off clothing.Pre-registration is a must! Cost is $14/child; andthere are sibling discounts. All ages welcome.Register at windham.recdesk.com.

Saturday, September 19Pelham Old Home Day. This year’s

theme is “Hand In Hand with ThoseWho Serve.” We’ll be honoring the

Pelham’s Fire Fighters, Police Officers,CERT and MRC. Come to Pelham Center andcheck it out. Invite your friends, family andneighbors. We truly have something for everyone:numerous artisan and crafter booths, the Victor

Spaulding Memorial Auction, a 5K Road Race,a White Elephant sale, a Penny Sale, amazingEntertainment on our main stage as well as kid’sgames and activities. The Grand Parade starts offat 3 p.m. and features bands, teams, communitygroups, animals and plenty of beautiful classicvehicles. New this year is a Pancake Breakfast,serving in the Church Fellowship Hall from 7 to9 a.m. Our Food Tents serves up Fair favoritesall day. The day concludes with a Pulled PorkDinner, served in the Church Fellowship Hall.Pelham Old Home Day starts at 7 a.m. anddoesn’t end until the last piece of pie is served atdinner. More information may be found at www.pelhamoldhomeday.org.

by Barbara O’BrienEarlier this year, Windham Selectmen set one of their

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land, those that are not likely to be needed for municipalpurposes. Selectmen spent hours sifting through dozensof available properties, determining which should be sold,which should be designated as conservation land andwhich should be kept for possible development. “We havea number of parcels that are just lying fallow,” ChairmanAl. Letizio, Jr. said, explaining that this land could bebringing in some revenue for the town.

Hoping to obtain some expertise in selling those parcelsdesignated for sale, town officials issued a request forbid proposals a couple of months ago. Unfortunately,

however, only one response was received in return. Theonly interest was shown by the Platinum Realty Group ofNashua. The fee quoted by Platinum Realty Group was 6

percent.Selectmen decided by a vote of 3 to 1 to interviewrepresentatives from Platinum Realty Group to discusstheir proposal. Voting in favor of moving forward withthe interview were Chairman Letizio and SelectmenBruce Breton and Ross McLeod. Only Selectman RogerHohenberger voted in opposition. “We could auctionthese parcels or sell them ourselves,” Hohenberger said.Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets did not attend the meeting inwhch the vote was taken.

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Survey Idea Abandonedby Barbara O’Brien

It seemed to be a combination of two factors that resulted inWindham School Board members deciding not to proceed withthe facilities needs survey that was being considered. First, theprofessional survey company with which they had chosen tocontract, Panorama of Boston, decided to back out of the deal,saying the proposed partnership with the Windham School Districtdidn’t seem to be a good fit; and, secondly, public input providedduring the July 21 workshop.

The purpose of the work session earlier this week was to narrowdown the list of questions school officials wanted to include in theplanned survey. As the discussion went on, however, for nearly two

and a half hours, it became clear that the majority of people thoughtthe survey idea should be scrapped.The survey concept was first brought up publically the beginning

of June, at which time it was estimated that surveys pertainingto facility needs would be in the hands of residents within a fewweeks. That, however, did not materialize, causing the schedulefor putting together a construction proposal to be thrown out ofkilter. School board members want to place a construction plan onthe ballot next March and the survey was supposed to give themadditional input on what residents might find palatable.

With no time to waste, however, it appears that the idea ofconducting and tallying a survey fell out of favor with manyschool officials. Facilities and grounds committee member RobSt. Laurent was the first person to raise the specter of abandoningthe idea of a survey. “A survey is just one extra step,” St. Laurentsaid. “We know what the problem is, already.” The problem towhich St. Laurent referred is the serious overcrowding that exists inthe school district and the lack of sufficient space to accommodatecertain educational programs. “We’re growing and our schools

aren’t,” St. Laurent commented. “We don’t havevery good voter turnout in Windham and much

less participation in surveys.” “We shouldn’t bedefining our educational programs through 1,500surveys,” he added.

Committee member Paul Gosselin recalled thattwo different construction proposals failed over thepast two years due to lack of voter support. “Wecan’t go another two or three years of failure,” hesaid.

“We don’t have time to ponder much longer,”school board member Daniel Popovici-Muller saidof the diminishing time before progress needs tobe made on a definitive proposal. Currently, theproposal under consideration is known as Option2+, which includes an addition and renovationsto Golden Brook School, plus renovations toWindham Middle School. Option 2+ includes8,000 square feet of additional space over whatwas proposed in Option 2; a proposal that failed at

the ballot this past March.When the public was allowed its turn to express opinions, it

became obvious that plans for a survey were in jeopardy. Schooldistrict moderator Betty Dunn didn’t mince words when she cameto the podium. Addressing the school board, Dunn said, “Youwere elected to lead. I want you to lead. Take a position on whatwe should be doing.” Dunn said she felt that to take the time andspend the money conducting a survey would be a waste. “You needto convince voters that this is the best project to solve the schooldistrict’s problems long-term.” “The school board does not seem tobe willing to say this is what we believe is the way to go,” Dunnesaid.

“The general public doesn’t know what the school district needs,”resident Diane Carpenter said. “It’s the school board’s job toeducate voters.” Carpenter suggested that school officials spendmoney on an engineering study for the proposed project, rather thana survey that might prove to be irrelevant.

Facilities committee member Rich Amari said he doesn’t wantto see anything less than Option 2+ taken forward to voters nextMarch. “Anything less would be very sad for the kids,” Amari said.“We need to find a way to educate residents on what is needed andwhy it is needed.”

“We do need to hear everyone’s voice,” former school boardmember Beth Valentine said, “but conducting a survey is not theway to get that input.” Valentine suggested multiple public forumswhere residents could share a dialogue, instead of just checking offboxes on a survey. “Just do your job,” Valentine told school boardmembers. “Do the right things for the students.”

Resident Lois Bates also urged school officials to do away withthe idea of a survey. “Put the money into a marketing proposal,instead,” she said. State Representative David Bates also cameto the podium, remarking that he was hearing “one commonmessage” from those in attendance. “Don’t do the survey,” he said.

“I strongly recommend that you move ahead without a survey.”Referring to the survey company’s decision to remove itself from apartnership with Windham, Representative Bates said, “Maybe it’sfortuitous that Panorama backed out.” “In the end, it really comesdown to having confidence in the proposal.”

School board member Dennis Senibaldi also agreed that it wasprobably a good thing that Panorama walked away from the deal. “Iprefer that we don’t do any survey,” Senibaldi said.

Although School Board Chairman Ken Eyring had been a strongproponent of conducting the survey, he paid close attention to whatwas being said that evening. “Based on tonight’s input, we need toconsider other forms of public input,” Eyring said.

School Board Vice-Chairman Tom Murray also agreed that thesurvey should no longer be considered. “If we’re not going to doa survey, however,” Murray said, “we need to move forward withpicking an architect.” The consensus of the school board andmembers of the facilities and grounds committee was to take thatnext step. Plans are to interview three architects next week.

Capital Improvement Plan Submittedfor School District

by Barbara O’Brien“It’s that time of year again,” Business Administrator

Adam Steel told the Windham School Board, referring tothe need to present Windham’s Capital Improvement PlanCommittee with the school district’s proposals for the 2016-2017 school year.

The CIP was developed many yearsago in order to spread out large capitalexpenses on both the town and schooldistrict sides of government, therebyleveling out any tax impact. This pastyear, the school district also conducteda Capital Needs Assessment, earmarkingmajor anticipated expenses for the next 20years. The purpose of the CNA is also to

keep the impact on taxpayers as level aspossible.To help with the goal of spreading out

large projects, school board membersproposed and voters approved theestablishment of a Capital Reserve Fund

this past March. The first deposit into this fund was for$675,000. The second deposit, which would be proposedfor March of 2016, would be for $680,000. Subsequentdeposits are expected to increase annually by two percent.Steel noted that the establishment of the Capital ReserveFund “was highly supported by voters.”

Projects proposed for the 2016-2017 school year includerefurbishing classroom finishes and the office at WindhamCenter School, replacing the boiler at the SAU 95 building,renewing the classroom finishes at Windham High School,repairing flashing and caulking at the high school, andrestoring classroom finishes at Golden Brook School. Theanticipated total cost for these proposed projects amountsto $346,000. Any money left in the Capital Reserve Fundwhen these projects are completed would be carried overto subsequent school years for p rojects listed in the Capital

Needs Assessment.The school district’s Capital Improvement Plan proposalfor 2016-2017 was expected to be forwarded to the CIPcommittee by the middle of July. The requests will then beranked by committee members as to priority.


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A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

BEYOND ACADEMICS

by Len LathropPresentation of Mary Academy is

taking the next step in its building“a legacy of excellence beyondacademics” strategic plan. PMAplans is to build a state-of-the-artgymnasium and arts center that willpositively affect each componentof the school’smission,allowing theschool toenhance itseducational,spiritual andextracurricularofferings whilestrengtheningPMA’s reputationas one of thefinest Catholicschools insouthern NewHampshire. AsPMA has grownand changed,the need for amodern gymnasium and arts centerhas become apparent to Principal Sr.Maria Rosa, as well as the Sisters ofthe Presentation of Mary who haverun the school for over 90 years.

This next phase follows theinstallation of a regulation-sizedartificial turf field in 2012, next to theschool, which is used on an almostdaily basis for PMA sport teamsand many community-based sportprograms.

The new center, which features a36,000-square-foot gymnasium witha high school-sized divisible court,will allow multiple simultaneoussports practices and gym classes,and offer bleacher seating for 300.The current gym dates back to 1928and with a low ceiling only allowsfor a 9.5 foot rim height, it also hassupporting columns in the p layingcourt. Locker rooms are part of the

plan as well as concession standsand bathrooms that will also servicethe outside turf playing field. PMAoffers the co-curricular sports of crosscountry, soccer, lacrosse, basketball(boys and girls), softball, and cheer.

The new center will provide 1,400seats for stage productions. TheAlumni Hall, the largest meetingarea in the building, has only aseating capacity of 180; neither thecurrent gym nor Alumni Hall canhandle a gathering of the wholestudent population. The projectedsize of PMA’s student populationfor September 2015-16 school yearwill be more than 500. With theexpanded capacity, the entire studentpopulation and parents will be ableto gather together in one space at onetime.

New multipurpose rooms willbe created from closing the outsidebalcony spaces where the newgymnasium attaches to the existingbuilding, and an elevator will go fromthe new gym floor level assessiblefrom the new lobby entrance levelto the existing fourth floor of the1928 building. The new facility willalso allow for hands-on training andcommunity events involving music,dance and theater.

In addition to the students’benefits, the new facility will provideadditional benefits in terms ofincreased enrollment, retention ofcurrent students and increased rentalopportunities. PMA will be glad toopen its doors to the local communityas it will be able to host variousperforming arts and athletic events

as well as other school activities forboth the elementary and high schoollevels.

Two additional parking lots willincrease the parking availabilityfrom 85 to 300 spaces. As part ofthe overall plan, a new roadwaythat will enhance traffic flow andon-campus safety will be added infront of a new pickup area from thenew buildings. Architectural featuresinclude a functional grand entranceand a lobby with natural lighting andhandicapped access to both the newand existing buildings.

The timetable for this project startswith a kickoff of the capital campaignin August, groundbreaking will occurin spring of 2016, and the p roject willbe completed in 2017. The overallprice tag of this new gymnasium

and arts center is $8.5 million. Asthe expansion project that has beendiscussed for many years, Sister MariaRosa, the principal, has worked withcommunity members by forming abuilding committee who have workedon the design, continuing to adjustto community needs, and reviewedthe cost of this project for over 18months. On that committee chairedby Dan Lamb, were Robert Bellavia,Robert Clegg, Leo Dumont, Al Getler,Steven Gaudreau, Len Lathrop, JohnMoynihan, Jay Shattuck and JeffThompson. The project has beendesigned by Dennis Myers, P.A. ofManchester; a professional architectis slated to be constructed by Bonnet,

Page and Stone, of Laconia, N.H.Sr. Maria Rosa stressed that

this new facility, in conjunctionwith the regulation-sized athleticturf field built in 2012, will bringan expanded athletic and artsenvironment to school. This$8.5 million investment in their

strategic planfor growthduring tougheconomictimes indicatesthat PMA ispositionedand “we planto build uponour legacy ofexcellencebeyondacademics.”Sister shareda quote fromthe notededucator PeterBarrett: “Thesetting we create

for our young people must reflect theesteem in which we hold them.”

“Our new gymnasium and artscenter will offer clear evidence ofour commitment to our greatestasset,” said Sister Maria.

On Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. in theAlumni Hall, Presentation of MaryAcademy will formally launchits capital campaign for theconstruction of the new gymnasiumand arts center with a celebration.The public is invited to attend andlearn more about the vision.

Diana LaMothe, the capitalcampaign chair, asks that peoplewanting to attend RSVP [email protected] orvisit the school’s web sitewww.pmaschool.org.

Cheerleaders will have the ceiling height for stunts in the new facility.

When it became hard to describe the current PMA gym, two alumni cameby to provide some perspective. DJ LaMothe and Joey Perry will be juniors at Alvirne High School. DJ is 6’3” and Joey is almost that tall. ey stood by

one of the four columns in the middle of the court. e ceiling height over the9.5-foot rim doesn’t allow for a

complete backboard and don’t trya long shot with any arc on it.

When on the bench, the boys’ feetare on the court as well as part ofthe bench (really a church pew).

Artist rendering of how new gym will attach to the main building.

Artist rendering of the proposed lobby, which will also serve as an art gallery.

PMA’s First Step was a Great Success...

Artificial turf field was completed in 2012. Various sports have been enjoyed since.

At Presentation of Mary Academy,the Next Big Step of a Long Awaited Dream is Just Beginning



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10, Pelham celebratedthe grand opening of

a brand-new TractorSupply Companystore at 137 BridgeSt. While this marksthe company’s1,437th store inthe U.S., Pelhamwelcomes only theeighth location inNew Hampshire.According to theTSC website, thecompany sellseverything excepttractors. At TSC,customers findeverything theyneed to maintaintheir farms, ranches,homes and animals.

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Store Manager Richard Warren spared a few moments from theflood of customers to join Pelham officials in a ribbon cutting tocommemorate the event. The constant smile on his face not onlywelcomed customers into the new store, but gave proof to just howexcited the Tractor Supply Company is to be up and running aftermonths of construction. To see the range of items offered by thecompany, go to www.tractorsupply.com.


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Store Manager Richard Warren beforethe ribbon cutting

The Sounds of Summer

Gathering as a Communityat Free Concerts

on the Village Green

PHS Graduate Receives Scholarship from Pelham Republican Committee

Climbing a Mountain at WindhamPresbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School

by Kaela Law Recipient of the first-annual Pelham Republican Committee/

Pelham-Hudson State Representatives/State Senator Scholarship/ Gift Fund, Devon Sacca received her scholarship at the VFW onMain Street in town. There to present Sacca with her well-earnedgift were State Representative Charlene Takesian and PelhamRepublican Committee Chairman John Spottiswood, as well asmembers of the community.

To be considered, Sacca completed a scholarship application,outlining her four years of varsity soccer, six years as soccer

referee, four years of Marching Band, Jazz Band, Flute Choir,Percussion Ensemble, as well as a participant in relay for Life,Pelham Old Home Day and Pelham Memorial Day parades.A worthy resume, for sure, but what really set Sacca apartfrom other applicants was her essay. Applicants were askedto “explain how registering to vote and casting a ballot inlocal, state and national elections can have an impact on yourcommunity?”

“The judges felt that Devon’s essay answered the questionin a detailed way,” Spottiswood explained, “That showed sheunderstood the importance of voting and the impact her vote canhave on local, state and national elections.”

“I just turned 18,” Sacca said. Having yet to cast her ballot, theupcoming presidential election in 2016 will be the first electionshe can vote. “If you don’t vote,” Sacca said, “you can’t countyour voice to the important decisions being made. If you don’tvote, you aren’t really making a difference in the outcomes.”Sacca heads to Keene State College in the fall.

The Pelham Republican Committee meets the first Monday

of every month to assist the community to elect Republicancandidates that believe in the principles of limited government,private property rights, low taxes and the precepts spelled out inthe United States and New Hampshire Constitutions. The PRCmembers dedicate many hours to volunteering for several localorganizations and participating in many events in Pelham suchas the Pelham Food Pantry at St. Patrick’s, the Senior Center, theFestival of Trees, and Pelham Old Home Day.

Pelham High School graduate Devon Sacca receives her scholarship fromRepresentative Charlene Takesian and John Spottiswood, chairman of the

Pelham Republican Committee.

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by Doug Robinson“True wisdom comes only form the all-wise

God and is found only in the Bible” writesthe Camp Kilimanjaro lesson plan. “Whenyou become a child of God by repenting andbelieving in Jesus, you will want to follow Hisgood path of wisdom.”

And so the trek began for the nearlyseveral dozen youth who attended WindhamPresbyterian Church’s Camp KilimanjaroVacation Bible School. The students’ trekwould see them crossing the savanna,surviving the rainforest, attacking the heath/ moorland, traversing the Alpine Desert,and finally reaching the arctic zone as theyclimbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

Each day, the students were faced withlife choices and they were encouraged tomake decisions. As they made their way upthe mountain, the children learned that truewisdom comes from God.

Students learned through the animals how tolisten like the big ears of an elephant, or have aheart for the Lord such as the tall giraffe. The kids were taughthow to build up others with the use of their “hippo tongue” aswell as stop the monkey business by using their hands for God’s

work. And finally, like the cheetah, use their feet to walk with thewise.

The daily activities of the VBS involved classroom learning,games and snacks, music, art and daily rallies.

Linda DelGreco hands out the learning materials to all the“elephants and giraffes” as she prepares to teach the day’s lessons.

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by Kaela Law Old and young alike come to the Town Hall Common for the Concerts

on the Village Green. The free summer concert series is hosted byPelham Community Spirit, Inc.

As the sun sets behind the Pelham Public Library, the communitygathers with their lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Children run aroundon the back lawn, playing ball and circling the growing trees whilemusic plays out into the coming night. The music can be heard fromstreets away.

“The concerts are so much fun, kind of a summer block party,” saysconcert-goer Kimberly Hirsch.

Concessions are sold; proceeds going to benefit the Pelham VFW John

H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722.Two upcoming free concerts remain for the season. On Wednesday,

Aug. 5 between 6 and8 p.m., The Boys ofRockingham offer the soundsof country music on theVillage Green while guestsperuse classic cars. TheCruise Night concert willalso be the big launch forPelham Community Spirit’snewest project, the PelhamFarmers Market. Eat Fresh!Eat Local! Support localfarmers every Wednesday onthe Village Green throughfall.

Saving the best for last, thefree concert summer seriesof 2015 will be closed byBrandy on Wednesday, Aug.

19 from 6 to 8 p.m., as theBrandy Band fills the nightwith sounds from the 1940sto the present.

“The concerts are a greattime!” said Bethany Gagne.“My girls love dancingaround and listening to themusic!”

e Gagne sisters, Yvonne, 3, and Eliza, 2, enjoythe Beatles’ songs performedby cover band 4EverFab.

4EverFab,a Beatlestributeband,took thestage atPelham’s July 8concert.

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“Thumbs up for the PelhamPost Office. Contrary to an

entry in this section, the silentmajority are very happy withthe great service provided bythe ‘young lady’ and her staff atthe Pelham Post Office. Sinceshe has arrived the place isneater, cleaner and customersare services more efficiently.Everyone is treated fairly. Ihave observed, as have others,that the rules and regulationsare being followed - which isrefreshing and the way it oughtto be. By the way, most knowledgeable personsknow the post office does not derive any moneyfrom our taxes. Keep up the good work!”

“Thumbs up, way up to whomever it isprofessing your love – what a breath of fresh airto read! I certainly hope that your ‘love’ knowsthat it is them you are speaking to. What a terrible

shame it would be if they did not know it wasthem! This world needs more love in it. To all –make sure those you love know how much youtruly care about them. We are not guaranteedtoday, let alone tomorrow!”

“Thumbs up to the beautiful Pelham Veteran’sMemorial Park. However, big thumbs down tothe daily running of the PVMP. I went there toswim with my very excited kids. We were hugelydisappointed that, because of a children’s rec

program, we were relegated to a small secondtier area with no tables or dock, but lots of litterand several dead fish along the shoreline. Wereceived total exclusion at the park. As a hardworking taxpayer, I expect the Pelham RecDepartment to be accommodating to all familiesinstead creating policies of inequity for non-reckids.”

“Thumbs down, way down to the selfishbelligerent boater and his two passengers whoordered takeout food to be delivered to them atthe Windham Town Beach dock around 4 p.m.Saturday, July 11, while bathers were present.Your behavior is inexcusable. You pushed theLifeguard on the dock who was just doing her

job trying to keep the town beach safe for all ofus enjoying the beach. Then you gunned theboat motor right next to the dock and drove over

the roped offswimming areaand buoys!Were youdrinking anddriving yourboat? Shameon all threeof you. Howdare you!”

“Thumbsup to Gina theLifeguard atthe Windham

Town Beach for her bravery onSaturday, July 11. Thank you

for trying to secure the townbeach when the belligerent andpossibly drunk boaters causedan unnecessary disturbance withtheir selfishness and disrespect.You went above and beyond,Gina. Thank you.”

“Thumbs down to litterers.How inconsiderate and selfishdo you have to be to think theentire world is your trash bin?”

“Thumbs down to all the letterwriters flooding our newspapersabout the proposed NH statebudget ‘gutting’ our stateservices. Government has been‘gutting’ our household budgetsto pay for unaccountablecrooks and wasteful spending for years now, it’s

about time someone pushed back on them. Cutbusiness taxes so people can come to NH andgrow our economy, stop these backwards taxand spenders from crushing it. You want moregovernment spending, move to Massachusetts,Maine, Vermont, New York or Rhode Island, livefree or leave.”

“Thumbs down. For every parent that says ‘notmy kid.’ Open your mind to ‘it’s possible mykid’ as long as you think something is possible.

You can protect them from the internet, from astranger, from drugs or drinking … anything is

possible even for your sweet little kid! Manyreading this said ‘I know my kid’ … do you? Areyou sure? Did your parents you know? ‘Not mykid;’ yes, your kid!”

“Thumbs down to the property mess, no onewants to buy it, so put up another storefront.”

“Thumbs down to the property near theelementary. Clean up the trashy walkway, it’sbeen trashy for months!”

Comments expressed in this column are the sole views of those callers and do not reflect the views of the Pelham~Windham News or its advertisers. Town and school officials encouragereaders to seek out assistance directly to resolve any problems or issues. The Pelham~Windham News editorial staff holds the right to refuse any comment deemed inappropriate.


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