Christmas Bazaar
Our Lady of Lourdes/St. Joseph Women’s Club will be holding
their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, 11/7/09, from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in the parish hall in Northwood, NH. (Route 4, next to
the Town Hall.) There will be craft items, knitted goods, books,
puzzles, a white elephant table, raffles, and a bake sale where
you can purchase your homemade baked goods for Thanksgiving. We
will again have our ever popular cookie walk and will be
offering a luncheon with some delicious choices. Drop by, you
won’t be disappointed.
TOPS NH #38 Pittsfield
You’ve had your yearly physical, and need to lose a little
weight, well, what are you going to do about it? Did you know
that cookies do not have legs? On the other hand, I did not say
you could not have one, what are you going to do? Holidays are
fast approaching. You can eat, in moderation and have support
along the way. TOPS is a non-profit organization, and is local,
but does include surrounding towns. We meet Tuesdays at 5:30
p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, Pittsfield. If you are a member
remember weigh-in is at 5:30-6:15 p.m. Perhaps we will see you
soon. Contacts: Pat, 435-5333 or Sandy, 709-5658.
Celebrating Birthdays are: November 4, John Feeny; November
5, Rene Drolet, Amanda Boisvert, Sheila Fries; November 6, Ryan
Derby, Ryan Hetu, Tanner Salem, Effie Topouzoglou, Cleon Riel
Sr., Teresa Webber; November 7, Samantha Payne, Matthew Payne,
Kevin Maxfield, Stephanie Vien; November 8, Albert Riel, Justin
Quigley; November 9, Herman Fries.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Celebrating Anniversaries are: November 7, John and Rosemary
Kostrzewski; Harland and Judy Mandigo.
Best Wishes.
Don’t forget the Spaghetti Supper to be held on Nov. 7 at
the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield,
from 5 to 7 p.m. The proceeds from this supper will go to the
Pittsfield Food Pantry. The cost is by monetary donation only.
Don’t miss out on this delicious meal while supporting a worthy
cause.
Boy Scouts of America
Scouting for Food
Drive
The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Pittsfield will be part of
the Boy Scouts National Food Drive in November.
They will deliver door hangers asking for your support on
Nov 7, 2009.
They will return to your home on Saturday Nov 14, 2009, to
pick up your donation, that will benefit the Pittsfield Food
Pantry or you can drop it off at the Pittsfield Post Office any
time during November.
Save the Date! The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce
will be sponsoring the annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebration and Children’s Store on Sat., Dec. 5. The Children’s
Store will be held at the PES Gym from 9-noon and the tree
lighting and other events will be held at Dustin Park from 4-6
p.m. Watch The Sun for more details. Call Andi Riel at 435-6346
for more information.
The public is cordially invited to attend a special musical
performance by singer/song writer, Don Smith of Travelin’ On
Music. This will be held on Friday, November 13th at 7 p.m. at
the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street in Pittsfield.
Don is a country, gospel singer, the program will take place in
the church sanctuary. There is no charge. A love offering will
be taken.
Pittsfield Area Senior Center
On November 10th the Pittsfield Area Senior Center is
celebrating Veteran’s Day with “Patriotic Pride!” Join us
at 11:00 a.m. for one of our town historians who will share
event appropriate stories, we will sing patriotic songs, and
enjoy a scrumptious lunch served at 12 noon. Please note that
the Pittsfield Area Senior Center is closed November 11th in
honor of Veterans Day. Why not car pool with friends and
go to the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery for their ceremony on
Veterans Day.
Letter To The Editor
To The Good citizens Of Pittsfield:
Many thanks to the
Pittsfield Economic Development Committee for their invitation
to their community meeting. I’m glad I went.
Selectman Ed Vien, Central Commission Representative Matt
Monahan, together with Scott Spradling who works with the
Economic Development Committee took turns running the meeting.
There were 13 items on the agenda with plenty of time for
discussion. These three men kept the meeting running smoothly.
There was a good exchange of ideas.
Also attending was the Board of Selectmen who offered their
support. Seeing how I’m writing this letter, I’ll tell you one
of my ideas.
For the past 20 years or so the state and my town have
passed many laws to protect from almost everything. Latest
example. I just heard the other day that they now have
expiration dates stamped in the plastic on child car seats.
Every time we pass a new law, we take a right from individuals.
I don’t see how the individual can give any more in order to
plant the seeds of a more vibrant economy. People need to be
able to do business from their homes without begging the town
for permission.
The best thing we could do in our town would be to try to
legalize freedom. I don’t think the government is going to be in
a position to take care of us. We are just trying to work. My
deepest respect for the Pittsfield Economic Development
Committee for sticking with it for over three years and working
for the betterment of our beautiful town.
Can you imagine if our town offered freedom?
Respectfully,
Dan Schroth
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Witham
Amanda Cassin and Eric Witham were married Sept. 25, 2009,
at Dell-Lea Country Club in Chichester. Connie Holmes, Justice
of the Peace, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride was
given in marriage by her father.
Kaitlyn Berry of Winooski, Vt., was maid of honor. Sarah
Miracle of Chichester, cousin of the bride; Karen Witham of
Pittsfield, sister of the groom; and Carrisa Hodgdon, niece of
the groom, were bridesmaids. Carrisa Hodgdon carried the bride
and groom’s daughter, Jazmine. Cora Hodgdon, niece of the groom,
and Brianna Miracle, cousin of the bride, were flower girls.
Peter Holmes of Chichester was best man. Chris Lapage of
Epsom and Matt Sweet of Northwood were ushers. Nathan Miracle,
cousin of the bride, and Cole Hodgdon, nephew of the groom, were
ring bearers.
The bride, daughter of Carl and Carol Cassin of Pittsfield,
graduated from Pittsfield Middle High School. She works at
Walmart in Concord.
The groom, son of Kenneth and Donna Witham of Northwood,
graduated from Coe-Brown Academy and attended NHTI. He works for
Holmes Carpeting in Chichester.
The couple took a wedding
trip to Poconos, Pa., and lives in Chichester.
Mr. & Mrs. Salas
Perfecto Salas and Marla Bissonnette were married on
October 23rd in a private ceremony at their home in Pittsfield,
NH.
The groom, son of Isidro and Juana Salas of Van Nuys, CA,
graduated from Birmingham High School, CA in 1999.
The bride, daughter of Robert E. Bissonnette of Anahola,
Kauai, HI, and Florence Bissonnette of Pittsfield graduated from
Pittsfield, High School in 1999 and later from Worcester State
College in Worcester, MA with a BA in Communications and a Minor
in Psychology.
They are the proud parents of their 13 month old son,
Joaquin Perfecto Salas.
Pittsfield Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts in Pittsfield are underway for the year! We
would like to thank Pittsfield Elementary School for offering
the “sign-up central” this year at open house. We had a good
turn out and are happy to welcome all the new girls to our
troops.
This past week we held our annual investiture ceremony.
Investiture is a ceremony to officially welcome the new girls
into the scouting community. We welcomed nine new brownies (2nd
& 3rd grade) and seven new daisy scouts (K & 1st Grade). The
event was followed by a dessert reception provided by the
families.
Some events that we are looking forward to are a holiday
party, caroling, and getting ready to sell cookies!! Check out
www.pittsfieldgirlscouts.blogspot.com for pictures and more
information or call Danielle at 435-7001.
Washington House Topic Of Program Presented By Pittsfield
Historical Society
The Washington House will be the topic of a program presented by
Therese Riel at the next meeting of the Pittsfield Historical
Society, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 PM, at Society headquarters, 13
Elm St., Pittsfield.
She will offer some anecdotes about her
life at the historic hotel, purchased by her parents, Raoul and
Yvonne Drouin, from Homer Cotton in 1952. The Washington House
had 40 guest rooms, a grill, dining room and cocktail lounge.
Mrs. Riel will speak of her role as innkeeper, bookkeeper and
cook, following the death of her father in 1971.
The public
is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
School Lunch Menus
November 9-13, 2009
CHICHESTER
Monday - Ravioli
with meatsauce, veggie, pineapple, milk.
Tuesday - Homemade
cheese pizza, Caesar salad, watermelon, milk.
Wednesday - No
School - Veteran’s Day
Thursday - Hot dog with roll, tater
tots, veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Chicken nuggets,
buttered noodles, corn, chocolate pudding, milk.
PMHS
Monday - Pizza, veggies, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Shepherd’s
pie, bread, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - No School - Veteran’s
Day
Thursday - Sausage sub, peppers, onions, chips, fruit,
milk.
Friday - Chicken and gravy, potatoes, veggies, fruit,
milk.
PES
Monday
- Hot dogs with bun, fries, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken breast in gravy, stuffing, veggie, dessert,
milk.
Wednesday - Veterans’ Day - No School
Thursday -
French toast, sausage, warm apples, milk.
Friday - Pizza,
veggie, fruit, milk.
EPSOM
Monday
- Chicken patty with
roll, pretzels, carrot sticks, milk or yogurt tray, ham and
cheese salad.
Tuesday - Homemade pizza, tossed salad, fruit,
milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
Wednesday - Veterans’ Day -
No School
Thursday - Lunchable, crackers, ham and cheese,
cucumber slices, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Sunbutter and jelly
with salad.
Friday - Spaghetti with meatsauce, garlic bread,
veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Caesar salad.
Letter
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the Pittsfield Economic
Development Committee, I’d like to express a warm thank you to
the many people who attended our special ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MEETING on October 24th. Our goal was to solicit ideas and
input from residents, from business owners and from town
leaders… and you didn’t disappoint!
The EDC recently surveyed
several Pittsfield businesses to gauge what local owners need,
what they like and dislike about doing business here, and what
they’d like to see in future improvements and/or development.
What we know from our survey is that owners see us all in this
effort together. While everyone wants to do more to attract new
business, there is also a clear desire for existing businesses
to collaborate and expand local relationships. There is a desire
to both promote activities, services and businesses in town now,
and do more to advertise and attract new business to Pittsfield.
And there were requests to streamline the permitting process and
encourage various town committees to more seamlessly work
together.
The EDC unveiled a quarterly Newsletter, which will be sent
via e-mail to all those interested in keeping track of
development in Pittsfield. The newsletter will include helpful
resources and provide an opportunity for ideas and feedback.
This newsletter is designed to be a tool to promote better
communication and collaboration.
During our meeting we
asked for feedback and development ideas in downtown Pittsfield
and the Route 28 corridor. We want to boost profile and better
promote businesses. Some suggested more signage along Route 28
to better capture some of the 12,000 daily vehicles that drive
through town. Others asked for more special events
around which we can attract more visitors: such as joint
activities with NH Motor Speedway, Bike Week, Fall Foliage
visits and more. There were ideas for attracting new businesses
downtown, such as a restaurant or a new site to provide
inexpensive space for start-ups and small businesses. We
received several great ideas and we plan to act. Our future is
bright and there is no shortage of desire to fulfill
Pittsfield’s potential. Thank you and stay tuned!
Sincerely,
Ed Vien, James Hetu,
Ellen Barbasso,
Deborah Jordan,
Linda Small, Helen Schiff, Susan Muenzinger, Marilyn Roberts
Pittsfield Economic Development Committee
