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Epsom NH News

February 16, 2011

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The Pittsfield Area Senior Center will be holding Bingo, beginning at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, February 22nd.  Also, the same day, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm you can get Free Volunteer Income Tax Preparation assistance, but you must call the Center at 435-8482 for an appointment.


On Thursday, February 24th, if enough interest is shown, there will be a trip to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.  For more information call 435-8582 or come to the Senior Center and look through brochures.




Congratulations to Jordan MacRae who recently graduated from NHTI, Concord’s Community College with an Associate in Science, a Major in Accounting.


 

Letter


Several years ago, Epsom was fortunate enough to be given a “new” building - the former Epsom Baptist Church. The building was moved to its new location and placed on a full foundation. There was a lot of interest at that time, but since than, interest has wavered. Many people are wondering why we should invest money in yet another town building that we’re not going to use, as is the case with the historic Town Hall. There are ideas about the auditorium being used as meeting space, but the first floor is under debate. What will it be used for? 


It is my opinion that the residents of Epsom will not vote to invest ANY money in the structure until it becomes financially beneficial to Epsom residents. The only way I can think of to make it financially beneficial to Epsom residents is to incorporate the first floor of the meetinghouse as part of a town complex, housing some of the town offices. There is plenty of space on the first floor of the meetinghouse, and what more space is needed can be found in the Town Hall.


It is also my opinion that the Selectmen and office workers are against the idea I’ve just outlined - they’d much rather have a NEW building to call Town Offices. There is an idea that to utilize the first floor as town offices would be a waste of money, as it would be outgrown in  very few years, mandating a new structure anyway.


Whether we need a new structure or not is, at this point, inconsequential. The issue is money - yours and mine - in the form of taxes. Please contact the selectmen and tell them that the reason you voted to accept the gift of the structure was to house the Town Offices, and that we, the People want the Town Offices split between the Town Hall and the first floor of the Meetinghouse.


Thank you,
Bruce Graham

 


 

Meet The Candidates Forum
Submitted By: Virginia Drew, Vice President Friends Of The Epsom Library


The Friends of the Epsom Public Library are hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum on Sunday February 27th.   The event will be held at 2 pm at the Epsom Public Library. This is your chance to meet the people running for office in our community.


It has always been informative as well as an opportunity to meet the people you will be choosing on your ballot in March.   The Friends of the Library will be providing refreshments and hope that you can join us!  Please note, in the event of a snow storm, March 6th will be the snow date.  For further information call the library at 736-9920 or email [email protected].


The Friends of the Libray is a small but active group and always welcoming new members.  Consider joining.  We meet only once a month, but we provide support to our library year round.  For more information call the library or email [email protected].

 


 

Letter


To the Voters of Epsom:
In the 3˝ years I was Selectman in Epsom, there were fewer occasions that needed confidentiality, care, and knowledge more, than those that involved the Welfare Department.


During those times, the Welfare Director must be professional, compassionate, helpful, and prepared. Confidentiality is a must and establishes trust with the town and those who oversee the business of the town. There was never a time when I questioned the credentials of Lee Bartlett as Welfare Director. As her liaison, I was updated frequently as to new case needs, trends in town and in the State of New Hampshire, and budget status.


Lee is a true professional who has made the effort to attend trainings, has donated countless hours and dollars of her own to the Town so as not to use budget funds, and cares deeply about helping those in need. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and credible. I urge you to vote to re-elect Lee Bartlett as Director of Welfare for the Town of Epsom.


Joanne Randall
Former Chair,
Board of Selectmen
Epsom, NH

 


 

Epsom Central Third Graders Send Wonderful Thank You Notes To Local Business!!
In conjunction with the Dictionary Project and Chichester Grange No. 132, Granite Image provided every Epsom 3rd grade student with their own Student’s Dictionary. It was wonderful to read (in their own words) the way they would use them in the classroom. We in turn would like to thank Chichester Grange No. 132 for giving us this opportunity. There is nothing more powerful than the written word! If you would like to know more about the Dictionary Project, go to www.thedictionaryproject.org.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


Dear Editor:
What a shame more residents of Epsom do not appreciate the value of a scenic road. Sanborn Hill Road is rural, with nice scenery and a sense of life from another era.  Far too much of the Town’s history has been lost to greed and unsupervised growth.  We are living with a road agent (not an engineer) that refuses to do an engineering study before doing improvements.  A less expensive solution is available.


Scenic road status requires landholder permission for alterations and tree removal.  Despite the residents protest, destruction continues without permission.  I urge residents to defeat Warrant Article 13.


Sincerely,
Sarah Harkness-Nelson

 


 

Epsom Library News


Betsy Bosiak will conduct a basket-making class on Saturday, March 12, at the Epsom Library from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  The class is limited to six novices or up to eight participants who have some prior experience.  Pre-registration is required, and anyone interested in attending may sign up at the Circulation Desk.  A fee of $12.00 will be charged for materials.  Refreshments will be served.


The Library’s Adult Winter Program’s showing of the movie DEATH AT A FUNERAL has passed away twice due to bad weather.  Undaunted, a new date has been set.  For those who like to plan ahead for snow storms, the new date for the movie is Wednesday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m.  Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided.


The Epsom-Chichester Lions Club will hold a free vision screening program at the Library during the Story Hours on Tuesday, February 22, at 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m.; and Thursday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m.  Children up to and including 5 years of age are eligible.  Further information may be obtained by calling Judi or Dick at 736-9942 or by emailing [email protected].


The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Elizabeth Strout’s OLIVE KITTERIDGE.  The book won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize with the following citation:  “. . .a collection of 13 short stories set in small-town Maine that packs a cumulative emotional wallop, bound together by polished prose and by Olive the title character, blunt, flawed and fascinating.”  Anyone wishing to join in the discussion may pick up a copy of the book at the library.  New members are welcome

 


 

Epsom Youth Athletic Association Update


EYAA looks forward to another fun filled season.  This year we will offer Tee Ball, Farm Ball, Girls Softball (Rookies, Minors & Majors) and Cal Ripken Baseball (Minors & Majors).  Registrations will be held outside of the ECS gymnasium on the following February dates:  Saturday 2/19 @ 9-11am, Tuesday 2/22 @ 6:30-7:30pm & Saturday 2/26 @ 11:30am-1:00pm.  If you are unable to attend any of these dates, please visit our NEW website at http://www.eyaasports.net, print and complete a registration form, and mail the form along with payment to: Epsom Youth Athletic Association, Attn: Irene Angelone – Registration, P.O. Box 387, Epsom, NH 03234.  DO NOT MISS OUT!  Please step forward and volunteer.  Our local youth need your help.  Coaches, Assistants, Field maintenance workers and many other volunteer opportunities are available.


Our next monthly meeting will be held at the Epsom Public Library.  The meeting will commence Wednesday February 23rd at 6:00pm.  We hope to see you there!

 


 

Letter


To the voters of Epsom:
My name is Dawn Thulin and I am running for the position of Welfare Director for our Town. I am a 30 year resident of Epsom, have recently retired and feel I could do a good job for the people of our community.


I worked for Verizon for 25 years, 16 of which, were spent in directory assistance where I dealt with the public on a daily basis. Following this I was assigned to Central Office Design where I was an administrative assistant for 5 years. The remaining 4 years were spent in the accounting office where I was responsible for the accounts of a number of large businesses.


Following my retirement from Verizon I bought a craft shop in Chichester where I was in business for 10 years. My work experiences at Verizon definitely helped me to be successful as a small business owner and I enjoyed meeting the public and making new friends.


As a result of the recent drop in our economy I closed my business and worked for a short period of time as a WalMart Demonstrator where I encouraged customers to try out various products as part of the overall sales strategy of the company.


I feel my broad and varied experience dealing with the public provides me with the administrative skills for doing an effective job for the people of Epsom. If I am elected, you can expect our Welfare Department to be efficiently managed, accessible to the public and compassionate in considering the needs of those who have fallen on hard times. I am a quick learner and will be sure the Town is in compliance with all Federal, State and local requirements.


I hope you will consider me for the position of Welfare Director for the Town of Epsom.


Thank you,
Dawn E. Thulin

 


 

Letter


To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, & Pittsfield:
Tuesday, my committee heard seven bills: that was too many, since I’m still learning how to schedule hearings.  HB380, keeping the Commission on the Status of Men from sun setting, generated dozens of fervent emails and letters in support, mostly from out of state men. Since this commission receives no state funding, I expect we’ll pass the bill.


Wednesday, the House met in session. Most of the bills we dealt with were uncontroversial. HB89, requiring the Attorney General to join the lawsuit against the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sparked heated and wide ranging debate; the bill passed 267-103. 


Finally, the House dealt with the revenue estimates for the coming biennium, which will be used to set the budget. The papers have been talking about a 2% cut, but that’s purely on revenue: because so much one time money was used in the last budget, about 12% cuts will be necessary. The revenue estimates allowed for the repeal of some of the new taxes and fees from the last sessions, and were otherwise fairly conservative. Democrat leadership spoke out against these estimates, saying that services would have to be cut; my feeling is that since we know significant cuts will have to be made in any case, it will be more efficient and easier to go looking for a 12% cut, and settle for 10% if the revenues increase, than to look for an 8% cut and then have to go back for more. Most of the House agreed with me; the estimates passed 266-95, on party lines.


Anyone interested in what is going on in the State House is invited to email or call me. Anyone who wants more information than I can fit into a letter in the Sun should email me for my newsletter.


Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918



 


 

 











 
 

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