Christmas Eve Service
A traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held
Wednesday, Christmas Eve, 7 p.m., at the First Congregational
Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield. The program includes beautiful
music by the Chancel Choir and the JuBellation Handbell Choir,
scripture lessons, the story of the first Christmas, the sanctuary
bathed in candlelight and the singing of “Silent Night.” Bring the
whole family for a lovely evening service. Parking and wheelchair
accessible entry are available at rear of church. For more
information, call the church office at 435-7471.
Letter
Dear Pittsfield Voters:
The Pittsfield Planning Board had good years from 2012 through 2014.
Under Chair Clayton Wood’s leadership and a supporting majority,
the board followed the law. The board proposed and the town adopted
zoning laws that protect property owners and empower voters. The
board worked on procedural rules and subdivision regulations to
protect property owners and taxpayers.
But since last November 6, the board has been utterly lawless. Now,
a new, three-member majority ignores state laws applicable to
applicants and even board members. The new majority ignores public
safety in subdivision applications. Two planning board members or
alternates (Larry Konopka and Gerard LeDuc) serve on the board of
selectmen (thus violating RSA 673:7, I, and RSA 673:6, IV).
Selectman Konopka tried to remove a board officer (me) from the
recording-secretary office (thus violating RSA 673:9, I). Selectman
Konopka and selectmen’s employees storm out of planning board
meetings when the two-member minority cites law.
November 6 was, coincidentally, when Selectman Konopka came on
board. He was, coincidentally, chairing the planning board 10 years
ago when the board did similar things.
The new planning board majority--Larry Konopka, Bill Miskoe, and Pat
Heffernan--is preparing several zoning proposals that I find
oppressive and insidious. The fair-minded board that brought last
year’s proposals is NOT bringing these new ones. These new
proposals are like the ones that the board proposed in 2011 and that
the town wisely rejected. Space here does not permit me to be
specific, but I encourage voters to call or e-mail me to ask for
details. And please watch the planning board carefully; it is not
the same law-abiding board that you have known in recent years.
Thank you,
Jim Pritchard
Concord Hospital Spirit Of Giving Campaign – Pajamas Needed
For Pediatric Patients
This holiday season, consider adding an additional gift to your gift
list for young pediatric, Emergency Department or Family Health
Center patients at Concord Hospital. Often-times a young patient’s
clothing is rendered unwearable upon their arrival at Concord
Hospital. Your gift of new pajamas (all seasons), socks and
undergarments are needed to ensure that every child is discharged
with proper clothing.
Giving trees and clothing gift receptacle bins are
located in both Concord Hospital lobbies. If your group or
organization would like to get involved with the Spirit of Giving
campaign, contact Concord Hospital Trust at 227-7162 or
[email protected]
Pittsfield Fire Department Service News
November 2014
During the month of November, 68 of calls for emergency service were
received. Fire and EMS personnel responded to: 40 Medical
emergencies, 2 Building Fires, 1 Motor vehicle fire, 2 Motor
Vehicle collisions, 3 Carbon Monoxide incidents, 7 Fire Alarm
activations, 4 Service calls, 4 Good intent calls and 5 Hazardous
conditions. 8 of the calls were overlapping calls. 8 Mutual aid
responses were provided to other communities and 9 were received
from other communities.
Training topics for the month of November were: Chimney fire
operations review, Review of infection control procedures. Members
also attended a Live Fire Training hosted by Loudon Fire
Department.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Fire
Department or to learn more about the Department please stop by the
station, call 435-6807 or visit us at
fire.pittsfield-nh.com.
SAFETY REMINDER: When using a generator to keep it 6 to 10 feet from
your home, away from any vents or windows and NEVER run it in an
enclosed space.
Letter
Special “Thanks” to Pat Heffernan for installing energy efficient,
long lasting LED light fixtures on the First Congregational Church
clock tower.
It’s nice to see a bright Town clock.
A Grateful Town Resident,
Florence Freese
Thank You
All my deepest gratitude to everyone who called, sent cards,
flowers, and other acts of kindness since the loss of my dear
mother, Bea.
Please know how much it is appreciated and it will somehow help to
make the coming days easier.
A very special thank you to the Pittsfield Ambulance crew for the
loving care they have shown. Pittsfield is so very fortunate to have
them.
Many thanks to Dave Pollard for his understanding and help.
Fondly,
Carolyn Jones
Celebrate Christmas Concert
Popular Christian group September Rain will be leading us in a
Christmas worship experience that provides contemporary and
traditional music, readings, and poetry amidst a delightful light
display on Sunday, December 21st at 6 pm at the Pittsfield Advent
Christian Church, 68 Main St., in Pittsfield.
Last year despite a snow storm, two members of the group braved the
elements to provide a worship experience like none other! Come
experience great worship! Dec. 21. 6pm, Advent Christian Church 68
Main St., Pittsfield. Tel, 435-8050.
Letter To The Editor
It’s early morning, mid-December. I just finished loading a load of
stone into my good friend George’s pickup truck. He is on his way to
Concord and has been dropping the stone on our next community job.
The reason we picked the Northwood Narrows wall is every time I rode
by the old wall, my brother, Mark, had to listen to me complain that
the wall just didn’t look as good as it should, given the historic
beauty of the Narrows. Anyway, I told him he could pick the next
community project, if he would help me on this one.
We have been working together for the last couple of years on the
old Watson-Locke Cemetery at Rollin Ray’s above Jenness Pond on Rt.
107. My brother just about single-handedly finished the remaining
rebuilding this Fall. He was able to clean up before the snow.
I only know a handful of people who can build a wall to my
satisfaction. Mark is probably the best of them. He can cut almost
any stone, except junk, by hand with just a few tools. I cannot do
that. I need by rock saw.
I’m digging he stone out of the ground with my bar. I then use a
fiberglass wheelbarrow top that my brother fashioned a cable to so I
could pull it. I can get out about 150 lbs. at a time. This is how I
started almost 30 years ago. My wife says I’m going backwards. But
as long as I’m building a wall, I’m going forward.
One of the things I learned is that art builds community. It makes
us a part of that community.
What a life.
Dan Schroth Piermarocchi
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