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Epsom NH News

March 7, 2012

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Michael Briggs Spaghetti Dinner

 

On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 the Epsom Central School will be holding the 6th annual Spaghetti Dinner to raise additional money for an award in remembrance of Officer Michael Briggs. This award will be given to a graduating eighth grade student from Epsom. This will then be distributed upon the end of high school as this student pursues his/her post secondary education or enters a public service career.

 

Epsom School Staff will be cooking and serving the dinner in an effort to raise money for the award. The dinner will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. The cost will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Tickets will be available in the office ahead of time or you may purchase them the night of the dinner. We will once again be offering "take out" dinners. We will make it fresh for you when you come in to pick it up. We appreciate your support.

 

Any questions please call Mrs. Donovan or Mrs. Paine at 736-9331. Thank you.

 


 

Kathryn Downey will host another Scandinavian Rug Workshop, on Wednesday, March 15th at 6:30. If you missed the first or need a refresher, call the library to sign up at 798-5613.

 

Come to our open houses, Saturday, March 10th from 10:00 - 12:00 and Monday, March 12th from 6:00 - 7:00. Find out our plans for the Community Meeting Room.

 


 

Letter

 

Voting Day is soon upon us and there will be a petitioned article (Article 17) appearing on the ballot in regards to Epsom’s Historic Meetinghouse. The article will appear thus:

"Shall the Town of Epsom create Town Office space in the historic meetinghouse? No money is attached to this article."

 

There are no specifications as to office space in the upper or lower level, no instructions as to whether All the town offices are to be in the same building. According to Town Council the article is non-binding - in other words, if it passes, the town is under no obligation to create office space in the meetinghouse. The purpose of this article is to inform the Select Board as to the will of the people, nothing more.

 

The Select Board has voiced their opposition to this project citing past votes as evidence that the people do not want this, when past votes referred to tax increases for studies rather than the will of the people.

 

Epsom residents are currently paying $32,000 a year on rent for office space, and that number promises to increase. Informing the Select Board to invest in buildings we already own will save us money in the long run, especially if we incorporate both the Meetinghouse and the Town Hall as Town Offices. This option would more than double the office space we currently have. Work will be required to complete such a transformation, however, there are several professional tradesmen willing to volunteer their services in order to save the town money and keep their taxes down.

 

If creating town office space in the Meetinghouse makes sense to you, please vote in favor of Article 17.

 

Thank you,

Bruce Graham

 


 

Letter

Support Epsom Central School

 

Please exercise your right of freedom and vote Tuesday, March 13th. I request your support of the three 2012 ECS warrant articles: the 2012 school budget, teachers’ contract, and support staff contract.

 

Epsom has something unique and special which we should be proud of. Our school is performing at an exceptionally high level academically while functioning under budget. While many schools are in turmoil with severe budget or contractual concerns, ECS’s budget for 2012 is $268,564 below 2011. The ballot contains a modest three year teacher’s contract that takes into consideration the current challenging economic environment while simultaneously providing a conservative increase to support our educators into the future. All three warrant articles combined, including a well deserved support staff contract, result in a bottom-line zero tax increase for this year.

 

ECS is where our children learn, grow, and develop in mind and character. In today’s competitive global economic society, education is vital to compete for sustainable good paying careers. Our children are competing with individuals from our country and from countries around the world where education levels and standards have surpassed the US. Our children’s achievement of an exceptional education is paramount.

 

ECS is providing the framework for our children to reach these goals. The staff is meeting the challenge. Epsom ranks at the top for testing achievement for schools within and outside our district. Recognize the success and value of our educational program and support the ECS warrant articles.

 

Neal Burns

Epsom School Board Member

 


 

Letter

 

To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield:

This week the House, along with the schools, are taking a break. Last Friday my committee held a joint hearing with the Senate on SB311, which would move the Weights and Measures Division from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Safety. As expected when making a change to the Department of Agriculture, fifty or so farmers showed up to defend their Department. This time we also got a group of people from the fuel oil, gas, grocery, and scale businesses, who are the other regulated community of Weights and Measures - and a totally different picture appeared. They all supported the move, even though a few thought Safety might not be the best home for Weights and Measures.

 

The Commissioner of Safety, who emphasized that this wasn’t his idea, proposed putting Weights and Measures into the State Police Troop G, which includes the people who inspect trucks for safety and weight – a reasonable fit. He intended to remove the police powers from the inspectors, using a sergeant to supervise and also do the few criminal investigations necessary. The Agriculture Commissioner suggested that she keep the inspectors, but remove their police powers and have the state police take over the criminal investigations! This may be the basis of a compromise, but there are other issues to address: we haven’t yet gotten the report on Weights and Measures inspections, deficiencies and complaints that was due in October, and the industrial customers have serious concerns about their treatment by the inspectors. We’ve obviously got our work cut out for us when this gets to the House!

 

Interested readers can email me for my newsletter, with more details than I can fit in a letter.

 

Representative Carol McGuire

[email protected]

782-4918

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

In times like this when the government, on every issue, is working at taking more and more of your rights and freedom away.

 

It’s refreshing to have a man with a positive pro-American attitude who has, as Selectman in the past, helped us (the Town) straighten out a mess made by others. That’s why I’m supporting John Klose for Selectman, the right man for the job.

 

What I know about John is that he stepped up to the plate when Epsom needed him. After his time in the Marines Corps, he became a Bedford Police Officer, where he retired. John has done a ton of volunteering for several organizations like Salmon Unlimited, the Wildlife Federation, Fish & Game, Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers, the New Hampshire Legislature and many others. He is also very generous to the Fire and Police Departments.

 

Gordon Ellis

 


 

Letter

Vote Kara Bean and Dave Cummings in Epsom

 

On March 13, Epsom voters will have the opportunity to choose who will represent them on the Epsom Central School Board. Two excellent candidates will be on the ballot running for this contested position: Dave Cummings (incumbent) and Kara Bean. Dave Cummings has served the ECS Board for three years, and has proven his strength in his equal commitment to the school and to the town of Epsom.

 

Kara Bean also deserves your vote. Kara is a 15-year resident of Epsom, and understands the needs of our town. Her ten years as an active parent at ECS has fostered her understanding of the needs of Epsom Central School. Kara’s knowledge in her position as a legal assistant was a valuable asset when she became a Junior Achievement volunteer at ECS. Kara taught the children about entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

 

Kara will be a strong advocate for parents and students, working with the other board members to get our children’s best educational value for our taxpayers’ dollars. Kara is a conscientious person that I feel will provide a tireless effort in her position on the Epsom School Board.

 

Please join me in supporting Kara Bean and Dave Cummings for School Board in Epsom.

 

Tracey Stephens

Epsom

 


 

Letter

Occupy This!

 

American Airlines is currently under Chapter 11 Reorganization Bankruptcy protection. American is expected to dump $10 billion in pension liabilities onto the "Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation" which is "guaranteed" by American taxpayers. The Reorganization is being "managed" by Bain Capital.

 

In 1985 a corporate raider put 1/3 of Trans World Airlines’ $1.5 billion pension fund in his "personal balance sheet". Knowing exactly what the jerk was up to, I rolled over my vested 70 thousand dollars into an IRA and ran. Those of my seniority who did the "prudent thing" by working 30 years to full retirement are getting about 70 bucks a month "TWA" pension. Thanks to the corporate raider. That’s not to mention suicides, bankruptcies, loss of medical insurance...

 

Corporate raider? Capitalist pig? Vulture capitalist? I don’t care what you call them, but (unlike old fashioned business men) these "oinkers" have been living "high on the hog" for 30 years. TWA is dead and gone, but future generations are owed an informative debate re capitalism, labor law, government oversight, private and public sectors, societal expectations.

 

I’m reminded of the Grimm Fairy Tale "King Midas" who could not eat his gold. Nor can anyone (including Mitt Romney) get bodily nutrition from his greenbacks in the Caymen Islands.

 

Nancy Heath

Epsom

 


 

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The families of Ashley St. Pierre and Zachary Cleasby are proud to announce the joining of two hearts becoming one. Ashley is employed at the Gallery in Concord, NH as a hair stylist. Zachary is employed at Tim’s Truck Capitol of Epsom, NH as a sales manager. An August wedding is being planned.

 


 

Epsom Library News

 

All God’s Handiwork, spirit-inspired photography by Epsom photographer, Tracey Smith, will be on view at the Epsom Public Library from March 17th through April 28th. The public, family and friends are cordially invited to a special Opening Reception on Saturday, March 31st, from 7 to 9 p.m.

 

For more than 30 years, Tracey has been capturing the beauty around her in nature, wildlife, seasonal and floral photography. Since the time her mother handed her the family’s Brownie camera to take snapshots of their beloved Labrador retriever, Charkey, a love affair with the camera began, and continues to this day.

 

Tracey says, "I am honored to reside in a state such as New Hampshire where on any given day, I am privileged to be able to drive 25 miles in any direction and have a completely different setting in which to capture nature at its finest. As I walk along on deserted back roads or come upon a winding stone wall dating back to the 19th century, I thank God I live in New Hampshire where subject matter for lovely and inspirational photos lies around every corner. It is truly a blessing to be able to capture and print the beauty my eyes have been able to find in nature."

 

The exhibit will include some favorite subjects of the artist, including close-up (macro) photography of flowers, scenic vistas, autumn’s shades of magnificence and sunsets comprised of every color of the rainbow. The show may be viewed during regular library hours, Monday – Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm. For more information, call 736-9920 or visit www.epsomlibrary.com.

 


 

Letter

 

To Epsom Voters:

On next week’s ballot, Article 10 asks for $25,000 to purchase materials for site and building improvements at Epsom’s Historic Meetinghouse.

 

The focus will be to make improvements to the upper level in accordance with the results of the fire and life safety inspection in order to meet requirements for occupancy. The planned work includes a septic system, water hookup, electrical work, bathroom construction, repairs to the rear exit, and a fire resistant barrier between floors.

 

The proposed improvements are designed to accommodate multiple uses of the building and not to interfere with any potential future modifications or additions, as we plan for the optimal reuse of the meetinghouse.

 

We can more than double the value of the $25,000 through the use of volunteers and possible matching grants. Numerous individuals have already pledged to donate hours of general contracting, carpentry, electrical work, site work, plumbing, septic design, painting, and landscaping. Businesses and individuals have volunteered to secure materials at discounted prices.

 

The relocation of the meetinghouse and all improvements to date have been at no cost to the taxpayers. Thank you to the many people who have donated thousands of dollars in funds, materials, and labor!

 

Now it is time for the people of Epsom to take ownership by investing a small amount of money and continue working together to help make the building an integral part of a town center.

 

I urge you to support Warrant Article 10. Let us regain the vision that brought so many Epsom citizens together on that winter morning in 2007 to witness the dramatic rescue of this historic structure!

 

Sincerely,

Penny Graham

 


 

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A mere sampling of all the help received while building the new Salt Shed at the Highway Department. Pictured from left to right are Epsom residents: Bob Blodgett, Don Harty, John Klose and Jim Findlay.

 

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Knowing that someday the old inadequate shed would collapse, we have been gathering materials such as wood, blocks and sills from road projects, and had logs given to us, which we milled. We have built a new Salt Shed! Thanks to all who helped. Stop by and see your new Salt Shed.

 


 

Letter

 

To the Residents of Epsom:

I am a candidate for the position on the Board of Selectmen. You may ask why. Many people have asked me to run both this year and in the past. I have no agenda or issues as a platform. Can things be improved? Yes, there are usually things that can be improved. However, I would not suggest any improvements without completing research to determine if a change would be good for Epsom.

 

What is my experience? I was the secretary for the Board for 9 years. Listening to the discussions certainly gave me experience. I was a member of the Planning Board for many years, and was the chairman for 6 years during one of the busiest times for the Planning Board. I worked diligently with the developers, engineers and others to do the best possible job for the Town. I currently serve as the secretary for the Board. I also have been secretary for the Budget Committee for 11 years. Again this experience has given me much insight regarding the concerns with the tax rate and money being spent by the Town and School District. I am President of Epsom Elderly Housing, serving on that Board since its inception. I worked again with CAP and others to see that project flourish. My personal experience includes 32 years at the State Dept. of Transportation acquiring property for construction or reconstruction of roads. This position required negotiating and problem solving skills.

 

I hope to establish a good communication with the Department Heads. They should be allowed to do their jobs without micro management. I would be available to address citizen concerns.

 

Thank you for your vote on March 13.

 

Betsy Bosiak

 


 

Letter

 

Epsom Voters:

How would you feel if someone gave you a free house?

 

Would you refuse it because it was a "fixer-upper"? Or wouldn’t you think "Wow, a free house, all it needs is some rewiring, replumbing, and repainting!"?

 

Would you complain because it was a little too small for everything you wanted, or wouldn’t you be grateful to have it, and figure out how to make it work?

 

In 2007, Epsom voted to accept the gift of a free "house" for the town, the Historic Meetinghouse. The Friends of the Meetinghouse moved the building and erected it on a new foundation at no cost to the town. Since then, we obtained LCHIP and other funds to make the building weather tight and presentable. It’s time for the voters of Epsom to say what they want to do with this gift.

 

Do you want the upper level of the Meetinghouse made fit for occupancy, usable as a town meeting room, function hall, concert hall, recital hall? Then vote Yes on Article #10, to allocate $25,000 for a septic system, bathrooms, and other work necessary to finish the upper level for use. Volunteer labor is pledged, if this sum can be allocated for materials.

 

Do you want the town to use this building for its office space? Then vote Yes on Article #17. This is a non-binding referendum, just for a sense of the "will of the people". If the citizens of Epsom say they want it, then our elected officials must find a way to fit the town’s offices into the Meetinghouse and adjacent buildings. Meanwhile we pay ever-increasing rent on office space we do not own.

 

These buildings are ours. The town owns them. Wouldn’t you like to use them?

Please vote Yes on Articles 10 and 17.

 

Sharon Burnston

Epsom

 


 


 

 











 
 

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