South Pittsfield
Friends Church
The South Pittsfield Friends Church will host the Quakers’ quarterly
meeting on Sunday, August 30th. Service that day begins at 10:30
am.
Everyone is welcome to attend the service and meet with the Quaker
members.
Registrations are underway for the annual golf tournament sponsored
by the Pittsfield Basketball Program.
The 2015 Mid-Summer Classic will be played on Sunday, September 20th
at 9:00 AM.
Please contact Jay Darrah at 435-6701 or at
[email protected] for more
info on registering or sponsorship opportunities.
The Friday Night Kayaking Club paddles every Friday night at 6 PM at
a different local site. On August 7, eight kayaks launched at Whites
Pond in Pittsfield. To learn where you can join the group this
Friday, visit the group’s web site: huffnpuff.info. See you this
Friday - just show up!
Add yourself to the group’s mailing list - get on the
list by emailing
[email protected] - or visit the web
site.
Irene Croteau, born July 19, 1925, began celebrating her 90th
birthday on July 18th at the home of her daughter and son-in-law,
Paullette and Robert Chagnon, of Loudon Road, Pittsfield, NH with a
surprise party. All of her sons were also in attendance. Frank
Croteau and his wife, Suzanne, of Berlin, NH: Henry Croteau and his
wife, Jacqueline, of Lovell, ME: Richard Croteau and his wife,
Mayra, of Tampa, FL: and Michael Croteau of Bruce, FL. Her
grandson, Daniel Chagnon, his wife, Melissa and her
great-grandchildren, Destinee and Chelsee and her grandson, Joel
Chagnon, his fiancee, Autumn Carson and her great-grandchildren,
Dalton, Matthew, Savannah and Carson also were present for the
surprise event. An additional surprise was the presence of her
granddaughter, Carolyn Urban, and her husband, Lou, from Middletown,
RI. Other family and friends came from Alton, Boscawen, Concord,
Manchester and Pittsfield, NH and Summerfield, FL. The festivities
continued on July 19th at her home on Western Avenue in Berlin, NH,
where there was a second surprise birthday party and yes, another
cake. All of her children and their spouses were there with her as
more family, including her grandson, Brad Croteau, surprising her
from Errol, NH. Neighbors and friends also gathered for this
milestone birthday. July 20th continued with more neighbors
dropping by with more gifts and congratulatory wishes. All in all
she was very, very surprised and received 74 birthday cards. She
also received 3 individual congratulatory hand written notes from 3
of the managers of the Red Sox team along with some Red Sox
mementos.
Pastor In Performance
Rev. Steven Small, senior pastor at the First Congregational Church
of West Boylston, Mass., and a professional baritone soloist, will
present a concert along with his daughter, Abigail, at Pittsfield’s
First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street. The concert will take
place Sunday, August 30 at 4 p.m.
The pastor has sung throughout New England in recital performances.
It is his pleasure to have his daughter join him for this special
concert. Organist Marjorie Ness will accompany them.
Mark your calendars for this exciting presentation. Parking and
wheelchair accessible entry located at rear of church building. For
more information, call the church office, 603 435-7471.
Opening Of School For Pittsfield School District
First Day of School for Preschool
September 8, 2015
First Day of School for K-6
September 1, 2015
September 2, 2015 - full day of school
First Early Release - September 16, 2015 - PES
First Day of School for PMHS
September 1, 2015
September 2, 2015 - full day of school
First Late Start Wednesday is September 9, 2015
Food Prices - Cafe Services
PES Breakfast $1.50 - PMHS Breakfast $1.75
PES Lunch $2.50 - PMHS Lunch $2.80
PES Reduced Breakfast $.30 - PMHS Reduced Breakfast $.30
PES Reduced Lunch $.40 - PMHS Reduced Lunch $.40
Information for Free/Reduced priced meals will be sent home the
first day of school. Information was mailed home regarding the
payment program and the menus for September. Please check the
website for more information.
New Registrations For 2015-2016
If you have not registered your child for the 2015-2016 school year
please call the PES at 435-8432 or PMHS at 435-6701 to get an
appointment and a packet.
The Pittsfield Players Present 70, Girls, 70
Open Auditions And Props Needed
If you’ve been waiting your whole life to be on stage, this is the
show for you! 70, Girls, 70 is a completely ensemble cast experience
with characters ages ranging from 20 up to, you guessed it, 70 and
over. The directors have met and while we don’t believe there is an
outright star of this ensemble show, there are plenty of places to
shine. There are 14 principal women and 9 principal men with
opportunities for 7 more roles to be cast or double cast (play more
than one character) Melba and Fritzi, both in their 60’s are
waitresses at the Cornucopia Cafe; Gert, 65; Eunice and Walter, a
couple in their 60’s; Ida who’s 65 but looks 40; Sadie the shop
owner; Mr. & Mrs. McIllehanny, the Woman in Bloomingdales, Edna
Whitaker, all of indiscriminate age; a sweet old lady; a
grandmother; a lady in her 70’s; Callahan and Kowalski, both women.
There’s Harry, 65; Eddie the bellhop, 20; Charlie, Moe, Jack and
Phil, security guards; Marvin Whitaker; a gentleman in his 70’s, a
Watchman, policeman, minister and various residents. All of these
characters have their own moments and most, but not all, sing and
dance a little. Whether you’re an experienced thespian or this is
your first go, this is your time to shine at the Scenic Theatre. If
you happen to have access to YouTube, look up the songs “Coffee in a
Cardboard Cup,” 70, Girls, 70” “Go Visit” or if you’re simply
interested in helping out with the show, we have space for you too.
The show is set in the 1960’s and The Players will be expecting the
cast to help with set calls (construction and painting), props and
costumes. Besides our directors, Meggin Dail, Carole Neveux and Jeff
Gregoire; and our stage manger and costumer we are looking to our
audiences and the public for some help with props.
In Search of: PROPS
There are always some shows that throw you for a loop with the
requirements and here are a few things we need: Mannequins (about
4-5, one with a body that comes apart); two chandeliers, one shabby,
one nice (or can be painted and jazzed up); 8 canes (do not have to
be exactly alike); a white mink (or close enough); several other
furs; a Chinchilla coat (or close representation) and a banjo. If
you have any of these kicking around and would like to see good use
made of them, please give Meggin a call at (603) 736-8073 and we can
arrange pick up or delivery. Please do NOT lend family heirlooms or
expensive, irreplaceable antiques and please expect some wear and
tear on items as they will be involved in several rehearsals plus 5
shows. Items may be returned or considered a donation to the
Pittsfield Players prop room.
Auditions are Sunday, August 23 and Monday, August 24 at 7 PM at the
Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot Street, Pittsfield, NH, be prepared to sing,
do a few dance steps and read from the script. Other who are
interested in building set, set pieces, lending items or making
donations to our prop list are also invited. We encourage
seamstresses, painters and carpenters to lend their skills as well
as actors and actresses. We’re looking forward to working with You!
Pittsfield School District Bus Routes
Listed are approximate times that students will pick up students
should be at the bus stop 5 minutes early.
Green Bus Route - Mrs. Boyce (AM)
6:55 AM Tilton Hill Road as far as #310 (before Wildwood Drive)
7:00 AM Stop at Wildwood Dr. - Hill Top Rd.(out Tilton Hill Rd. - do
not cross street will pick up on the way back)
7:10 AM To school
7:15 AM Crescent Street, Loudon Road, students to right side of road
only
7:17 AM Ring Road
7:20 AM Targhee Road, Karacull Lane
7:25 AM Sweetfern Drive
7:30 AM Ingalls Road
7:35 AM Loudon Road, Students on left side of road
7:40 AM Back to School
Green Bus Route - Mrs. Boyce (PM)
2:30 PM Leaves PES
2:32 PM Tilton Hill Road
2:35 PM Wildwood Drive
2:45 PM To PMHS
2:50 PM Leaves PMHS
3:05 PM Crescent Street, Loudon Road
3:10 PM Ring Road
3:15 PM Targhee Drive, Karacull Lane, Sweetfern Drive
3:25 PM Ingalls Road
3:30 PM Route Finished
Purple Bus Route - Mr. Marston - (AM)
6:55 AM Governor’s Road to Corner of Route 107
7:00 AM Jenness Pond Road
7:01 AM Clough Road
7:03 AM End of Shingle Mill Brook Road
7:10 AM Tilton Hill Road as far as 310 Tilton Hill Road
7:20 AM To School
7:30 AM Catamount Road, Stop At Corner of 107 and Fairview Road
7:40 AM Berry Pond Road, Mountain Road, Sargent Road
7:45 AM White Brook Apartments
7:46 AM South Main Street
7:50 AM Back To School
Purple Bus Route - Mr. Marston (PM)
2:30 PM Leaves PES
2:32 PM Blueberry Express, Dollar Store
2:33 PM Cram Avenue, Carroll Street
2:36 PM Elm Street, Park Street
2:50 PM Goes to PMHS
2:55 PM Leaves PMHS
3:00 PM Tilton Hill Road (Past Wildwood Drive) Catamount Road
3:20 PM Johnson Road, Thompson Road
3:30 PM Governor’s Road
3:35 PM Route Finished
Red Bus Route - Ms. Hill (AM)
6:50 AM Webster Mills Road
7:05 AM Dowboro Road, South Pittsfield Road
7:10 AM Turn at Tan Road
7:15 AM Quail Ridge Circle, Prescott Road
7:25 AM To School
7:30 AM Lyford Hill Road
7:35 AM Leavitt Road out 28 to Kaime Road
7:40 AM Concord Hill Road
7:45 AM Back to School
Red Bus Route - Ms. Hill (PM)
2:30 PM Leaves PES
2:32 PM Lyford Hill Road, Leavitt Road, Out 28 to Dominicks
Restaurant, Martel Road, Concord Hill Road
2:50 PM Goes to PMHS
2:55 PM Leaves PMHS
3:10 PM Lyford Hill Road, Leavitt Road, Out 28 to Dominicks
Restaurant, Martel Road, Concord Hill Road
3:15 PM Quail Ridge Road
3:20 PM Prescott Road
3:35 PM South Pittsfield Area Webster Mills Road
3:40 PM Route Finished
Blue Bus Route - Ms. Bruedle - (AM)
7:00 AM Lower Carroll Street, Barnstead Road to Lights - goes across
to RT.107, Deer Meadow Road, Bailey Park
7:10 AM Lily Pond Road, Shaw Road, White Road
7:15 AM Route 28
7:20 AM Upper City Road, Molly Lane
7:25 AM Daroska Road, Siel Road
7:30 AM Returns to Upper City as far as Loudon Town Line
7:32 AM Eaton Road
7:35 AM Norris Road across Cameron Drive to Leavitt Road
7:50 AM To School
Blue Bus Route - Ms. Bruedle (PM)
2:30 PM Leaves PES
2:32 PM South Main Street, Town Hall
2:35 PM White Brook Apartments
2:40 PM Goes to PMHS
2:50 PM Leaves PMHS
3:00 PM Barnstead Road
3:10 PM Shaw Road, Range Road (Only if students on road to ride)
3:15 PM 107 N to Deer Meadow Road, Bailey Park
3:20 PM Upper City Road, Molly Lane
3:25 PM Daroska Road, Siel Road
3:30 PM Upper City Road to Loudon Line, Eaton Road, Norris Road,
Across Cameron Drive to Leavitt Road
3:40 PM Route Finished
Orange Bus Route - Mrs. Martin (AM)
6:45 AM Thompson Road, Johnson Road
6:50 AM Governor’s Road
6:55 AM Sanderson Road as far as Berry Pond Road
7:00 AM To School
7:06 AM South Main Street - Town Hall
7:10 AM Cram Avenue
7:12 AM Dustin Park
7:14 AM Park Street
7:15 AM Back To School
7:17 AM Blueberry Express, Dollar Store
7:20 AM Oak Street, Chestnut Street
7:21 AM Damsite
7:23 AM Bridgeview Apts
7:24 AM Watson Street, Corner of River Road
7:26 AM Bridge Street & Chestnut Street
7:28 AM Back To School
Orange Bus Route - Mrs. Martin (PM)
2:30 PM Leaves PES
2:30 PM Dustin Park
2:32 PM Oak Street, Chestnut Street
2:35 PM Damsite
2:40 PM Bridgeview Apts., Corner of River Road
2:45 PM Bridge Street, Chestnut Street, Smith Street
2:50 PM Goes to PMHS
2:55 PM Leaves PMHS
3:00 PM Route 107 South - Catamount Apartments as far as 424
Catamount Road
3:10 PM Berry Pond Road
3:15 PM Mountain Road
3:20 PM Route Finished
It’s Tuesday. Isn’t That Friday, Somewhere?
By E. F. Wingate, Interim Town Administrator, Non-Emeritus
Before I was so rudely interrupted, I was saying (I’m always saying,
just ask my wife): somebody asked me this week just who I thought I
was. Was tempted to say something I didn’t; with age comes more age.
But what they meant was - why do I use all the names I use? The
reason I do it is - just because.
First visit from a person with private water, having received my
letter about the sewer bill. “Where is it written,” he said. I
showed him. “What type of meter,” he said. Hmmmm. Okay, then! Turns
out it’s a Sensus Meter with remote read, available through E. J.
Prescott of Concord, to the Pittsfield Aqueduct standards. We’ll
work our way through this.
At the last meeting, the free squash-resistant kid safety devices
were discussed. Later this fall, we’ll bid it. I said free. What the
hell am I talking about?
We also resolved to check on the Clark’s Pond dam, with a
fancy-dancy engineering company, so don’t be alarmed if someone with
a clipboard is sneaking through the poison ivy downstream. If he’s
fishing, let me know. Erica is selling fishing licenses now (ATV,
hunting, all that fancy stuff) and we would like the business.
Okay, controversy. At the Late Great Town Meeting in March, the
Pittsfield Center Development Corporation, known fondly as Pee Cee
Dee Cee, was voted to be property tax exempt, (Article 28, for you
trivia buffs) “as recommended by the town’s assessor.” Well, the
assessor DID recommend this. Problem: after receiving new
information, and after the Town met, she changed her mind. In April,
she recommended denying the exemption. So what’s a selectboard to
do? By a vote of 3 to 2, they denied the exemption. But they agreed
that Pee Cee Dee Cee could apply for an abatement, to their heart’s
content. This apparently blew up on social media. Stay tuned.
K. Lastly, last Friday, I was in court. No, not under arrest again
(I was arrested once. 1970. Cost me $27.00 for being a “pedestrian
on an interstate highway.” Younger people won’t realize that’s fancy
talk for hitchhiking.) No, this one takes the cake. If I was living
in a house which had been taken by the town for tens of thousands in
back taxes, never had a lease, never paid rent, I would be ashamed.
I certainly wouldn’t file suit against the Town (which let me live
there til school’s end, again rent free). But I will have sat
through this travesty, where this person has gotten a Superior Court
judge to hold up an eviction, and we’ve had to hire a fancy Concord
lawyer to explain this, so we can proceed to more expensive legal
process, to get them out. I mean, wow.
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