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Chichester NH News

July 30, 2014

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Congratulations to Melissa Thone of Chichester, who graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

 


 

Chichester’s Old Home Day is less than a month away. This year’s theme is “Wide World of Sports.” If your family or organization would like to participate in the parade with a float, vehicle, or marching entry, please contact Ann Davis by phone at 603-903-3891 or by e-mail at [email protected]. There is paperwork that needs to be filled out. The parade will form at Chichester Central School and proceed up one side of Route 28 to Carpenter Road, just past Carpenter Park.

 


 

Plans for Friday Night of Old Home Day, August 15, include the Scavenger Hunt, music by the North Woods Playboys, and Fireworks. Please spread the word that the Fireworks will be on Friday night this year. We wouldn’t want people to arrive on Saturday and find that they were 24 hours too late.

 


 

We couldn’t pull together an Antique Car Show for Friday, August 15, but if anyone with an antique car would like to cruise on over and park in the upper parking lot at Carpenter Park from 6 to 8 p.m. we’d be delighted to have you. Antique cars are also welcome in the Old Home Day Parade on Saturday morning. Cars in the Saturday parade will be judged. Friday night is just for fun.

 


 

Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop News

Submitted By Carol Hendee

 

The Attic could use an infusion of boys size 2-5 clothes (especially size 4) Also boys socks.

 

There are requests for women’s size 2 and 3X tops; pots and pans. I think campers are here!

 

On Saturday, August 2nd, we will be having a sale on pictures and frames.  We are located at 345 Suncook Valley Hgwy (Rte 28) near the Pittsfield /Chichester line.  Mon. 8-12; Tues. & Thurs. 8-4; Wed. 11-4 & Sat. 10-4.

 


 

Letter to the Editor

 

Friends & Neighbors:

In his candidacy letter, Richard DeBold guarantees you that he will continue Sally Kelly’s “great work”, while also stating that the prior legislature lacked common sense, bipartisanship and civility.  As the person who received the most votes in Chichester in the last two elections and who served in that prior legislature, I must correct the record.

 

In Sally Kelly’s first four years, she voted for the largest budget increase (almost 25%) in N.H. history.  She increased your state and county taxes while ignoring the effects of the recession on you. She voted to significantly increase government regulation on you and on local businesses.

 

When I entered the N.H. House, we faced a huge deficit due to overspending – Governor Lynch even had to ask the legislature for more money to operate.  The deficit forced us to cut the budget because we refused to raise your taxes like Sally Kelly did.  For the first time in almost 50 years, we cut the budget, over Democrat protests.  When I left the legislature, N.H. had a balanced budget, government regulations were reduced, your civil liberties had increased AND we had a $72 million surplus in the rainy day fund!  Did you notice the historic decrease in your county taxes?

 

This term, Sally Kelly again voted for an excessive budget that irresponsibly used casino tax revenue before a casino was even approved! Richard’s “bipartisan budget” claim is bunk, as the Republican Senate killed the excessive Democratic House budget, and the Senate held fast until eventually Sally had no option but to vote for the Senate budget.

 

This is what Richard DeBold vows to continue – so if you want higher taxes and more government regulation, he is your guy! Oh and your $72 million surplus – it’s all gone!

 

J. Brandon Giuda

Chichester

 


 

Chichester Town Library News

 

The bicycle raffles continue throughout the summer.  With Fall approaching, a good bicycle is perfect for riding around campus, the neighborhood, parks or rails-to-trails.  One is designed for a woman and one for a man.  Don’t miss this opportunity to bid on one or both of the bicycles.  

 

There will be a free, family movie matinee in the Library’s Community Meeting Room today, July 30th, at 3 p.m.  The Sandlot is a movie that all will enjoy; and, there’s free popcorn!

 

Chichester Town Library now has their own version of a computer guru.  Kayla Chagnon, Library Aide, has been helping numerous patrons with learning to download books onto Kindles or other e-readers.  She’s also good with smart phones and computers.  And for those “of a certain age,” Kayla can act as our guide with social media.  Please call the Library to make an appointment or stop in and see if she has time to help you.   Thanks, Kayla!

 

Rumor has it that the Library will host a book group, starting in the Fall.  Kayla will be facilitating.  Please let her know you are interested by calling 603-798-5613 or e-mail [email protected].  

 

There’s still time to enjoy what our area has to offer and the Library has discounted (or free) admission tickets.  If you want to go to Canterbury Shaker Village, see the galleries at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center or the NH Historical Society Museum in Concord, stop by the Library and ask for the tickets.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

School Board defies Town gives raises anyways

 

At the March School District Meeting the Town voted down what was seen as excessive raises.  Voted down was a contract that would have paid an almost 20% salary increase to staff over 3 years, costing the taxpayers an additional $300,000.  This was a loud and clear message to the School Board that 5%-6% annual raises was not going to be allowed.

 

Just a month later the School Board authorized $35,000 in surplus to be given to staff anyways.  During the same time period parents were sent letters asking for them to provide basic supplies for their children (pencils, crayons, folders), as obviously the school didn’t have the money for them.

 

State law requires the board receive authorization from the Town before they spend any money and can only re-appropriate funds when “changes arise … that make it necessary.”  The Board ignored the direction given by the Town and indicated their compliance with the law because this pay increase was “necessary?”

 

Their definition of “necessary” is very different than mine?  How about yours?  This is not about staff or even the raises, this is about the Board doing what they please while disregarding direction given to them by the Town, and ignoring the law.

 

Visit chichester taxpayers.com for additional information and please attend the August 14th meeting of the Chichester School Board to voice your opinion to the elected School Board.

 

Jason Weir

Chichester

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

I want to tell everyone personally, so I am writing this letter to tell you it is with deep regret that I submit my letter of resignation as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Chichester.

 

I’ve been offered a position as Municipal Representative-City of Concord, which comes with increased hours, pay and scheduled increases going forward.  

 

It’s hard to believe I’ve worked here for almost 7 years.   I’ve enjoyed working with my co-workers; Evelyn, Jamie, Jodi and John Freeman.  I appreciate all the experience I have gained in my position, meeting and serving you the residents of Chichester, working with the Board of Selectmen as well as all the other Departments and Committees I‘ve interacted with, and the many FRIENDSHIPS I’ve gained.

 

I gave my notice on 7/1/14 and 7/18/14 was my last day of my normal 20 hours/week.  During the job offer process with Concord I requested flexibility in my new schedule explaining there are dates Evelyn has requested and planned to be off and I would like to be able to cover those dates in Chichester. I know how long it takes for a new Deputy to be alone. I want to allow Evelyn to keep her plans and make the transition as smooth as possible for her and the Town.  There are 2 dates in July, one day in Aug and one in Sept. you may see me working.

 

I am very sad to be resigning from this position, leaving my co-workers and the residents I have helped over the years.  

 

I will still be a fellow Chichester resident and may see you around Town but I wanted to Thank You for your time and the wonderful experience to serve as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Chichester.

 

All my best to all of you,

Anja M. Rodrigues

 


 


 

 











 
 

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