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Volume 14 Number 11 November 27, 2015 12 Pages

A Brighter Christmas Courtesy of VFW Auxiliary, Operation Care for Troops

by Lynne Ober
Once again, the Auxiliary at Pelhams
John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW
Post 10722 has engaged the entire
community in ensuring that American
servicemen and women stationed
overseas will have a brighter Christmas
and know that everyone here is thinking
of them.
Every year the Auxiliary participates
in Operation Care for Troops, which
began as MooreMart, a family effort
to provide needed but unavailable
supplies to the co-founders brother
serving in Afghanistan. This year
they filled 318 stockings for service
people overseas with gifts and personal
messages of support.
MooreMart expanded as the brothers
fellow soldiers were requesting items,
and the grassroots effort of the cofounders family, friends and local
community volunteers were sending
care packages to fulfill these requests.
Soon, the word spread and care
packages were being sent all over the
world to deployed service men and
women in harms way. Ten years later
the group continues to supply soldiers
worldwide with a little bit of home
making their job and deployment a little easier. Recently the group
transitioned into Operation Care for Troops with the same message
and same level of caring.
Filling 318 large stockings was indeed a community effort
explained Auxiliary President Madeline Dreusicke. Ken Kondret,
manager of Walgreens, donated more than half of the large red
stockings that were used. School children in Pelham Elementary and
Memorial schools as well as in several other schools in Londonderry,
Manchester and Salem wrote messages and made cards. Every
stocking got at least four cards/messages from home.
Together we filled 318 stockings which contained 636 pairs
of white socks, 636 packages of Ramen noodles, 318 dental kits
consisting of toothbrush, toothpaste and floss, 954 protein bars, 318
movie-size boxes of candy, 1,272 packages of hot chocolate, 954
packages of instant oatmeal, 1,590 packages of Crystal Light mix
and 954 beef jerky plus four to five cards (per stocking), smiled
Dreusicke. We had cards left over, but each of those will also have
a stocking as we will take them with us to the Armory, and they will
be placed in stockings that are filled at the Armory.
Dreusicke has been organizing for so many years that she has
developed a fool-proof system that runs like clockwork. The day

Diane Chubb, Linda Doherty, Heather Brouder, Lou Longo

with Alicare Medical Management, Cindy Lyons, Ginny
Smith. Dental items received from Dr. Ron Randazzo and
Dr. Collins in Pelham. In addition Dr. Randazzos staff
donated numerous items for stockings.
Each year as I promote this during the month of
November when the Christmas stocking event is held the
numbers of stockings as well as the number of folks that
donate and participate to support me with this annual
stocking event for our troops keeps growing, Dreusicke
said. Unconditional support for our brave men and
women truly burns bright in the hearts and souls of these
folks and I am proud to stand side-by-side and carry out
this mission to show our troops ... We care.

Happy volunteers with boxes of filled stockings

prior to putting the stockings together, she marshals her troops,
who are students wanting to complete community service hours.
This year Joey Katin, Erik Olson, Amanda Olsen, Rachel Chubb,
Emily Hayes, Tyler and Charlie Katin helped package items into
ziplock sandwich bags prior to the arrival of the troops who would
assemble the stockings. They worked about five hours helping me,
said Dreusicke.
Then the night of assembly, everything is laid out. Dreusicke
carefully instructed her volunteer troops on exactly how to assemble
the stockings and then Laura and John Spottiswood, Ginny Smith,
VFW members Madeline and Jorg Dreusicke, Lenny Pitts, Dot
Carter, Jackie Blanchette, Judy Woodbury, and Representatives Lynne
Ober and Charlene Takesian, along with Red Hatter Dot Hill, and
Pat Campbell and Phil Blanchette began the work. Stocking by
stocking the volunteers visited each station, put the items into the
stocking, and then each filled stocking was carefully put into a box
for shipping.
We just couldnt do this without all the volunteers and all the
community members who made donations, explained Dreusicke.
Donations came from VFW Post 10722 and its Auxiliary, the Pelham
Community Spirit Group, John and Laura Spottiswood, both of who
put boxes out at work and collected items, the Pelham Red Hatters,

Some of the cards made by Pelham students for the American

servicemen and women who are stationed overseas at Christmas.
Staff photos by Lynne Ober

Boxes filled with stockings were waiting to be wrapped for shipping.

A Glorious Restoration

Pelham High Booster Club Fundraiser

Searles Castle Caretaker Sister

Josette Parisi Retires

The Donkeys had their own Game Plan

by Bob Gibbs
It was definitely a stubborn contest
as the Pelham High School Booster
Club held its second annual Donkey
Basketball event at Pelham High
School.
The Pelham Fire and Police
departments fielded teams of tough
competitors to go against the welltrained coaches from Pelham Soccer,
Pelham Baseball, Pelham Razorbacks
and from Parks and Recreation.
The donkeys brought in for these
gritty games came from Mountain
View Ranch in Danby, Vt. These
donkeys were some of the toughest,
well trained, and seasoned of all
The athletes get acquainted.
donkey basketball equus athletes.
The games truly came down to
each teams ability to stay on their donkeys. All teams came with good game plans. The police depended
on their teamwork, while the firefighters focused on their passing; the coaches thought their agility would
get them to the championship. Funny enough the donkeys had their own plan.
Once the teams got on their mounts, it was up to each rider to get the four-legged competitors to head
to their respective baskets. This is when each teams plan fell apart due to the donkeys having the final
say. With nimble movements and lightning-fast reflexes --not to mention their well- bred stubbornness-the donkeys played their own game at their own pace.
In the finals, the coachs team had a chance to pull
out the win. The coaches took many, many, many, many
shots with only seconds to go, but in the end, the Pelham
Police Department came away with this years honor as
the Pelham Donkey Basketball Champions of 2015.

by Doug Robinson
from Windsor Castle in England.
Since being assigned to
Notice above the doors, a
Searles Castle in 1990, Sister
carved S and H which
Josette Parisi has been the
may refer to Stanton Harcourt
caretaker of Windhams
or Searles and Hopkins. The
iconic Searles Castle. During
Windsor doors open into the
her 25 year tenure as its
foyer with its walls and large
manager, the castle has been
balcony of hand-carved solid
renovated and rejuvenated to
oak.
its glory days, complete with
As one continues to stand in
it original paging system of
awe, In the reception hall, to
buttons and bells; the kitchen
the left there is a circular tower
still retains its Victorian
that was refurbished with a
charm.
19th century Deer and Rabbit
The floor is the original
frieze of English design with
rubber asphalt tile over
reflects the period of the castles
cement with a gray and white
history. Once a cloakroom
jigsaw patterns according
it was built with Italian tile on
to the written history of the
both the floor and the walls.
castle.
The various rooms of the
Today, hundreds of
castle still honor and showcase
weddings, conferences,
many of the original pieces of
Sister Josette Parisi has served as caretaker for
and coalitions are held on
furniture used by the Searles.
Searles Castle for 25 years.
its historic grounds for the
An antique bench on the left (of
enjoyment of all.
the foyer) is an original purchase by Mr. Searles.
According to the castles history, the Sisters of
This is one of a few original antiques left in the
Mercy acquired the castle in 1952. Since then,
castle from the days of Mr. Searles.
it has been used as a novitiate for young women
The ship that carried the original fireplace
entering the Sisters of Mercy, a retreat house, and
within the castle is told to have sunk in the
administrative offices. Castle College held classes
Hudson River in New York City. The fireplace
in the castle for over 25 years.
had to be cut to be moved. Records also state
When Sister Parisi first stepped foot on the castle
that the French government wanted to purchase
ground, she went to work to not only to restore the
the fireplace back, for the sum of $50,000, to
interior of the castle, she also developed a team
which Mr. Searles refused.
of professionals who had the knowledge and the
The beautiful wood grains of oak throughout
drive to partner with her on her vision.
the castles three floors were treated with boiled
Through the generosity of interior designers
linseed oil. Floors, which darkened in color over
and contributions received from many people,
the years, have been sanded and refinished and
the interior of the building has been refurbished
restored to the luster of the rock maple.
and Searles Castle has been open to the public or
And what castle would not be complete without
cultural activities.
a grand piano, music room, library, grand stairway,
The castle was originally built under the
sun porch, sitting room, master suites, guest suites,
supervision of Edward F. Searles. The 20-room
butlers pantry, and a balcony that overlooks the
project began in 1905 and was completed in
wooded hills upon which the castle sits.
1915. The finest masons and woodworkers were
Written materials put it this way: Searles
hired to create hand-hewn timbered ceilings, an
Castle at Windham offers a unique setting. In
A PPD player takes the ball down the court.
A member of the Pelham Police Donkey Basketball team
oak balcony, and the marble fireplaces.
keeping with their mission of hospitality, the New
The castle was designed to Searles ancestry
Hampshire
origin of Stanton Harcourt Manor in Oxon
Sisters of Mercy
County, England. The cost to build the castle was
have opened
$1,250,000.
the castle to be
Over 500 volunteers have assisted in the
used for cultural,
restoration of this castle, commented Sister
education,
Josette. When I first arrived this castle was dark
social, and
and dreary. We invited a Decorators Showhouse,
spiritual
and from that event, we were able to wallpaper
program.
the walls in clothe, hang period drapes, and begin
to restore this castle.
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Pelham Highway Safety Committee

Makes Recommendations
by Lynne Ober
Planning Director Jeff Gowan and Tax Assessor Sue Snide
reviewed recent recommendations made by the Pelham
Highway Safety Committee with selectmen. There were four
recommendations made by the committee and presented by Gowan
and Snide.
1) There was a consensus of HSC that the crosswalk in front of the
fire station should not be relocated because of safety concerns
in winter months due to plowed snowbanks prevent access
to sidewalks and force pedestrians to walk in the roadway.
Gowan said the acting highway agent felt it might be beneficial
to add three-dimensional crosswalk signs to help identify the
existing crosswalk and Town Administrator Brian McCarthy said
the signs had been ordered. There will also be a sign located in
the middle of the road, similar to what is in front of the VFW.

Accolades
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student-athlete Stephanie May of
Windham has been selected to the 2015 All-Liberty League Soccer
Team. A sophomore midfielder on the First Team, May played in all
19 games, including 18 as a starter. She recorded two goals and two
assists for six points, while taking 23 shots (eight on goal). Recording
one game-winning tally, she averaged 83.7 minutes per match and
logged more than 90 minutes on six different occasions. May played
in all 20 games for the Engineers last season, including 13 as a starter.
She had a team-high four assists, while registering 12 shots, including
one on goal. The former Central Catholic High School standout
earned All-Liberty League Honorable Mention, averaging 64.5 minutes
per match.
Poliana Guimaraes of Pelham was recently initiated into the Honor
Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nations oldest and most selective
collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Guimaraes was
initiated at MCPHS University. Guimaraes is among approximately
32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated
into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and
requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10
percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72
semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the
top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may
also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have
achieved scholarly distinction.
Jackie Dickerson of the University of New
England has been selected to play in the 2015
New England Womens Intercollegiate
Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior
Bowl, which will take place Saturday,
Dec. 5, at noon on the campus of
Merrimack College. Dickerson, a
forward and tri-captain from Windham
was a Commonwealth Coast
Conference First Team All-Conference
selection after scoring six goals and
totaling six assists. Her 18 points were
second for the Noreasters, who posted
a 13-7-1 record and made it to the title
game of the Eastern College Athletic
Conference New England Championship.
xxFor her career, Dickerson scored 22 goals.

2) Gowan told the board the sign warning about No Trucking on

Hobbs Road had already been moved so that trucks could take
an alternative route.
3) The new Harris Pelham Inn sign that blocked vehicle sight at
Route 38 intersection has already been removed and relocated
to a better location so that line of sight is not blocked.
4) It was suggested that the town needed to re-energize the light
that was supposed to illuminate the Sherburne Road/Mammoth
Road intersection, and Gowan told the board this had been
done. McCarthy explained that in the past the intersection was
illuminated and some years ago the state took the light down.
Once McCarthy contacted the state to explain the traffic and
visibility issues, and that a police officer was directing traffic,
they agreed to turn the light back on.
A number of other items were also addressed. Gowan said the
owners at 5A Hickory Hill Road had created their own address as
1 Maplewood because they have a rather long driveway. Gowan
noted there were two options, first to ask the owners to do a
voluntary change of address evaluation, or have the owners adhere
to their actual address.
Snide explained the driveway has been number 5 and number 7
with no room in between, so they would either have to name their
driveway or renumber all of Hickory Hill Road. She noted there
was a similar instance on Tenney Road where a private driveway
was named rather than having the entire road renumbered.
The board discussed the two options and asked for a HSC

recommendation of what was the best solution for first responders.

There are seven seasonal camps in the area of Gumpas Hill Road
that are accessible by foot only. They have no street address, no
running water or electricity. The camps are located off the end
of Granite Drive. The tax bills indicate the properties as being
Gumpas Pond or Gumpas Pond Road with no associated number.
HSC recommend the camps be addressed and numbered with the
name Trout Path so emergency responders can get to the structures
when needed. A corresponding sign should be constructed where
the path is located. Owners have not yet been notified. If the
selectmen agree with the recommendation, owners will be asked to
complete a voluntary address change. The selectmen agreed with
the recommendation.
On Hinds Lane one camp is accessible only by a path. HSC
recommends giving an address on Small Mouth Path. If the
selectmen agree with the recommendation, the will be asked to
complete a voluntary address change. The selectmen agreed with
the recommendation.
A vacant lot on Lox Lane is often used as a site for illegal burns.
HSC recommendation was to assign the vacant lot the address of 22
Lox Lane, through voluntary address change, with a sign posted at
the pathway entrance so emergency responders can locate it when
needed. The owner has indicated his willingness to proceed. When
Selectman Doug Viger asked who was responsible for posting the
sign, Gowan felt it would be reasonable, as part of the voluntary
address change, to ask the owner to post a sign. The selectmen
agreed with the recommendation.
There is a seasonal structure located within Little Island Pond
area. HSC recommendation was to utilize the voluntary address
process to give the lot identification as Loon Island. The selectmen
agreed with the recommendation.
There was a trickier situation associated with 10 Webster Ave.
where a lot has access from Kosik Terrace. The owner refuses to
use that name or voluntarily change the address and is insisting
on remaining 10 Webster Ave. Gowan stated that the access was
on Kosik Terrace and emergency responders would not find the
structure from Webster Avenue.
HSC requested that the Board of Selectmen hold a public hearing
(as required by RSA) to compel an address change to Kosik Terrace.
Gowan said this would be the same process followed with other
address changes during the previous E-911 process. Selectmen will
schedule a public hearing. Gowan said his department could reach
out one more time for a voluntary address change and notify if that
fails a public hearing will be held.

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One of the questions facing school board
members in Windham is whether or not student
enrollment will continue to increase, stay level
or begin to drop off. That question is vital
to what direction to take in dealing with the
existing space crunch. Should a new school be
constructed? Should the existing middle school
be renovated and enlarged? Should the circa
1960s elementary school be renovated and made
larger? In order to give some direction to those
questions, Windham School Board Chairman Ken
Eyring invited Rob Gustafson to speak during the
Nov. 17 board meeting.
Gustafson, a Windham resident, has been
involved in tracking populations for the school
district for several years. During the most recent
meeting, he provided an update on population
trends noted in 2010. Gustafson based his
projections on the birth rate, as well as the
construction of new houses in Windham. Based
on his latest study, Gustafson said he found that
the births per house have been dropping. There
are more houses being built in Windham, he
explained, but the families living there are not
growing students as quickly. The number of
children being born to Windham residents has
fallen off since 2006, he added. Gustafson also
said he has taken the number of children moving
into town and out of Windham into account
when making his projections. His most recent
projections extend out until 2035.
Although there is no guarantee of what will
happen with the birth rate during the next 20
years, trends are taken into account. You cant
predict births any better than you can predict the
economy, Gustafson said.

They are intertwined.

The peak of home construction in Windham
occurred in 1986, Gustafson said, noting that
that the Town of Windham is currently 85 percent
built out, based on current zoning.
Based on Gustafsons projection, approximately
2,750 students will be enrolled in the Windham
School District in 2020. That would be a decrease
of about 50 students from the current enrollment,
which currently stands at just over 2,800. Were
not losing or gaining people in droves, Gustafson
said. It is fairly consistent. Approximately
15,500 people are living in Windham.
Gustafson said his projection shows there
should be about 230 students per grade level,
moving forward. The goal is to have an average of
20 students per classroom.
In response to Gustafsons projection of a
decreasing student enrollment, Eyring said he
feels there might be sufficient space at Windham
Middle School, in two years, to create a family
consumer science and a technical education
program, without having to build an addition to
the existing school. The current proposal moving
forward does include an approximate $5 million
addition to Windham Middle School.
I anticipate the student population declining,
Eyring said. Vice-Chairman Tom Murray agreed
with Eyring, stating he also feels family consumer
science and technical education can be located
in existing spaces within the next couple of years.
The proposed construction at Windham Middle
School is anticipated to take from 20 to 24 months
to complete, so any new programs wouldnt be
able to get underway until sometime in 2018,
anyway.

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School Board has Split Decision

on which Construction Option to Support
by Barbara OBrien
Following months of discussions and the
presentation of multiple options for solving
the space crisis in Windhams public schools,
school board members remain divided on which
construction proposal to throw their support
behind.
The split decision does not appear to center
around renovations and an addition to Golden
Brook School, however, but rather on whether or
not to build on to the existing Windham Middle
School a facility for students in sixth through
eighth grade. Although dubbed Windham Middle
School, according to the State Department
of Education, it does not meet all the criteria
required of a certified middle school. The
deficiencies at Windham Middle School revolve
around a lack of sufficient science labs, as well
as a family consumer science and technical
education program, neither of which is presently
available to students.
During their most recent meeting, on Nov.
17, as the hands on the clock hovered around
midnight, school board members voted 3 to
2 to support Option C for an addition and
renovations to Golden Brook School, plus
renovations and an addition to Windham Middle
School that would certify the facility as an
accredited middle school, rather than an upper
elementary school, as it is currently.
Voting in favor of Option C (prime) were
school board members Rob Breton, Daniel
Popovici-Muller and Dennis Senibaldi. Voting
against moving Option C, plus the middle school
proposal, forward were Chairman Ken Eyring and
Vice-Chairman Tom Murray.
Its important for the success of the project to
include the renovations to the middle school,
Breton said. The middle school cant continue
to be the kid whos left out, he said. PopoviciMuller had said previously that the conditions
at Windham Middle School are deplorable,
citing the extreme overcrowding; a situation so
severe that students arent allowed to carry their
backpacks, from class to class, down the hallways.
Eyring and Murray said they are opposed to
adding on to the middle school because they
believe the student population will decrease in
future years and, as a result, it will be possible
to find sufficient space for the family consumer
science and technical education programs in the
existing facility. In theory, thats correct, said

Building and Grounds Committee Chairman Paul

Gosselin, but it is only speculation.
The building and grounds committee has been
paramount in working with the architects and
engineers and bringing forth options for the school
board to consider. The committee members are
recommending Option C, plus the proposal for
Windham Middle School.
We dont want to over-build and we dont
want to under-build, Eyring said. This is a
significant investment. Were looking at a
comprehensive school district solution, Gosselin
said. We need to look at the school district as
a whole. There are a lot of pieces involved,
Gosselin emphasized. Were not just building
a building, Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy
stated, Were creating a learning environment.
When compared to last years citizen petition,
which proposed the construction of an addition
and renovations to Golden Brook School and
changes to Windham Middle School, at a cost
of $15 million, McCoy noted that the proposal
put forth last March was significantly smaller.
There were some things that were overlooked
last year, McCoy said. McCoy noted that
additional space is needed for Special Education
programs, tutoring, the school nurse, and a larger
gymnasium. Also, certain aspects of the school
need to be brought up to code, she added. There
is no fluff in this proposal, McCoy said. This
is purely based on what we need. The current
proposal includes an additional 6,000 square
feet of space above what was presented this past
March.
At the request of the school board, as well as a
number of Windham residents, a cost comparison
was also done regarding the current proposal
and the brand-new seventh and eighth grade
school that was put to voters and failed in 2013.
Architect Ingrid Nichols, of Banwell Architects,
said a new seventh and eighth grade school,
although proposed to be larger in size than the
renovated buildings, would still not accommodate
all the needs of the school district. You would
still need an addition to Golden Brook, Nichols
said, adding that the construction cost would
be quite a bit higher. Nichols explained that
whichever option the school board selected would
meet minimum state standards for education.
Estimated costs presented during the Nov.
17 meeting included a maximum of about
$38,799,000 for Option C, plus construction at

Windham Middle School. The cost would be

$33,100,000 just for Option C, with no work
to be done at the middle school; a difference of
about $5 million. To construct a new school on
land off London Bridge Road would cost between
$29 million and $33 million, not including an
additional $12.7 million to undertake still needed
renovations at Golden Brook School.
School board members also discussed potential
operating costs of either an enlarged Golden
Brook School or a new seventh and eighth grade
building down the road from Windham High
School. According to numbers presented, an
enlarged and renovated Golden Brook, which
would then house preschoolers through fourth
grade (approximately 1,000 students) would cost
about $540,000 more per year than is currently
being spent. A new seventh/eighth grade school,
on the other hand, would cost taxpayers about $2
million more per year in operating costs.
According to Gosselin, any of the construction
projects would take between 20 and 24 months to
complete. The level of student disruption would
depend on the proposal brought forward. It is
also anticipated that portable classrooms would
need to be leased during work at either the middle
school or Golden Brook. The estimated cost
of leasing these modular units would be in the
neighborhood of $2 million for the duration of the
construction.
We need a benchmark cost, Gosselin said.
We will not spend more than this. However, I
believe it will be less. Gosselin said the proposal
is not married to these numbers.
The seven members of the building and
grounds committee went through a lot of
discussion regarding the pros and cons of all
options, Gosselin explained., resulting in the
overwhelming majority (6 to 1) recommending
Option C (prime) as opposed to a new school on
the hill. Option C has been fully vetted. The
site is well-known, Gosselin said. Option C
has a better layout. Its more efficient. It solves
space issues district-wide. If it costs $38
million now, the same thing in three years might
be $41 million, he continued.
Construction costs dont go
down.
Golden Brook School
principal Rory OConnor said
he hopes the school board
and voters will support a

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pose a danger.
Machinery
operators may
have difficulty
seeing someone
approaching
on foot. Deer
hunters are
being asked not
to install tree
stands in the
forest during the
harvest, due to
safety concerns.
A walking trail winds through
Wood
Windham Town Forest.
products from
the current
harvest will provide a variety of lumber, paper,
renewable energy and firewood.
Income generated from the timber harvest will
be deposited in the Windham Forestry Fund, to
eventually be used for town forest management
and improvement. Through warrant articles to
be presented at future town meetings, committee
members hope to greatly increase and improve
the recreational trail network throughout the
town forest, address specific wildlife management
needs and continue to provide ongoing
professional stewardship of the town forest and its
natural resources.
Wheeled, motorized off-highway recreational
vehicles are not allowed in the McIlvaine Town
Forest at any time. Please observe these rules and
help protect this valuable resource for generations
to come.

Windham Town Forest on an autumn day

Landfill, located off Marblehead Road.
Approximately 100 acres of the total
200-acre town forest is being selectively
thinned. The harvesting is expected to
take approximately six to eight weeks to
complete, weather permitting.
The current harvesting is part of a 10year stewardship plan created by members
of the Windham Town Forest Committee.
Only mature and low quality trees are being
harvested. This process is intended to leave
increased growing space for higher quality
trees to thrive. Opening up some space
within the town forest will also encourage
seedlings to take root, thereby promoting a
diverse range of age-structure. A large acorn
crop this year is likely to result in additional
oak tree seedlings taking root.
Committee members anticipate that
opening up the area to more sunlight will
result in many different species of wildlife
relocating to the area; the result of a more
diverse habitat.
While the harvesting is underway,
residents are asked to stay out of the

Happy
Thanksgiving

Courtesy photos

Town Forest Harvest Underway

by Barbara OBrien
Not quite two years ago, the majority of
Windham residents voted to establish a town
forest, comprised of property that was previously
conservation land. Subsequently, a town forest
committee was established to manage the newly
designated land. In order to accomplish that task,
a forest management timber harvest was planned.
That harvest is now underway. During the Nov.
17 selectmens meeting, Town Forest Committee
Chairman Norm Babineau outlined the process.
The forest management timber harvest began
in the McIlvaine Town Forest on Nov. 12. The
harvesting equipment is accessing the property
by way of the roadway into the former Windham

construction project that will work for years into

the future. OConnor isnt just supporting Option
C, however, he also wants four additional projects
added on to the proposal, including a larger
gymnasium, a bigger full-functioning kitchen, a
full-day kindergarten program and two additional
flex rooms; to provide space for future growth.
The majority of school board members did
not agree with all the add-ons, however. The
addition of a full kitchen at Golden Brook failed
by a vote of 3 to 2, with Senibaldi and Breton
voting to support the idea; a full-day kindergarten
failed as an add-on by a vote of 4 to 1, with only
Breton voting in favor of the concept; and two
additional flex rooms failed to be added by a
vote of 3 to 2, with Senibaldi and Breton voting to
include the additional space. The only add-on
that did garner full school board approval was
expanding the gym from 6,000 to 7,000 square
feet.
School board members dealt with these addon issues more than five hours after the meeting
began, as the session stretched into the wee
hours of Nov. 18. A plea from Popovici-Muller
to delay the decision on additional projects until
the following meeting fell on deaf ears, however.
Im tired. My brain isnt working very well,
Popovici-Muller told his fellow board members.
Still, the discussion continued and tempers flared.
Even members of the audience were aggravated,
not just by the late hour, but by being denied the
opportunity to express their opinions on which
add-ons should be included in the proposal.
If voters approve a construction proposal next
March (a 60% majority is required for approval) it
is likely that a 20-year bond would be issued.
There are too many unknowns at the London
Bridge Road site, said Building and Grounds
Committee Vice-Chairman Rob St. Laurent. Its
time to batten down the hatches and lets get
moving, St. Laurent stated. Doing nothing
will still cost a significant amount of money he
said; for example, the need to lease or purchase
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Pelham Community Spirits

Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees

Nesmith Library, and Kiddie Academy.

Ruth Coole, Womans Service Club of Windham

Another year has passed us by, and again, it is that time of the year when we reflect
back on all that we have accomplished; or, have yet completed. It is during this
time of year, that we come together as families, and create new and special memories
during this holiday season. Do not let this year go by without a visit to the Pelham
Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees. Pelham Community Spirit, Inc., a nonprofit community organization, sponsors the Pelham Festival of Trees, promoting
community spirit throughout Southern New Hampshire.
This years event will no doubt impress, delight, and excite all that attend. Each
year the Festival of Trees continues to grow in size, artistic expression, volunteerism,
and this year is no exception! Every evening, an exciting activity is scheduled, from
the New England Flute Orchestra, to a first-time appearance from the Quadratic
Barbershop Quartet!
Take a chance on winning a tree and all its trimmings, as every tree will be raed
off to lucky winners at the end of the festival. Participate in our scavenger hunt
and receive a prize! Senior Citizens admission is free on Monday, Nov. 30. On
Wednesday, Dec. 2, festivalgoers can bring in a non-perishable food item worth $5 for
the local food pantry, and in turn, receive a free sheet of rae tickets. Come see what
everyone will be talking about during this holiday season.
The festival will again offer tempting treats at our very own Candy Cane Cafe.
A different local non-profit group will sell items at the Candy Cane Cafe, and 100
percent of the funds they raise will help support their organization. Buy some homemade specialties and support their local community organizations.
Come and enjoy the entertainment provided nightly. The Southern New
Hampshire Festival of Trees is located inside the Pelham Town Hall, 6 Village Green,
Sherburne Hall, starting Friday evening, Nov. 27, at 5 p.m. through Saturday Dec.
5. Again, only a $5 admission fee for anyone over the age of 12! Check our website,
www.PelhamCommunitySpirit.org, for times of operation, entertainment, and special
events during the week. We hope you set time aside with your family and friends to
take in all that makes this time of the season so very special.
Pelham Community Spirit, Inc. would like to express our sincere appreciation to all
our volunteers. Your hard work, dedication and attention to detail shine throughout
Sherburne Hall. Local events, such as the Southern New Hampshire Festival of
Trees, Concerts on the Village Green, the Pelham Farmers Market, and 4th of July
Celebration, cannot happen without the help of volunteers. We are so fortunate to
have such a dedicated core group of individuals that take pride in all that they do.
Thank you!
If you are interested in joining the rewarding work, fun, and fellowship, Pelham
Community Spirit, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the
VFW Hall, 5 Main St., Pelham.
Hope to see you all soon!

Diane M. Brunelle, Pelham Community Spirit Inc., Pelham

Nam Knights Motorcycle Club

Extends Thanks

Approved WSB Motion Appears Premature

As chairman of the Windham School Board, I believe I have an obligation to
respectfully share my thoughts -- even when they conflict with my fellow board
members. On 11/17/15, the Windham School Board voted 3-2 for a single motion
to approve renovations/expansions at the Golden Brook School (GBS) AND an
additional $5M+ for renovations at the Windham Middle School (WMS) (Eyring and
Murray opposed). The result of this vote could be easily misunderstood, so I felt it
was important to provide clarification.
All five Board Members support the GBS renovation/expansion (Option C) and
renovations to WMS (including lab renovations). However, Vice Chairman Tom
Murray and I voted against the motion. We did not vote against the GBS project,
the WMS lab renovations or any of the other educational requests. We voted against
additional construction at WMS at this time because we believe the costly addition
may be unnecessary after the GBS project is completed and the grades are reshued
into their new configurations:
GBS: PreK-4th grade
WCS: 5th/6th grades
WMS: 7th/8th grades
WHS: 9th-12th grades
That restructuring plan would remove an entire grade from WMS and WCS, as
well as the PreK program and four third grade classes from WHS.
If the proposal is approved by voters on the March, 2016 ballot, the new
configurations defined above would be put into place in the fall of 2018, when the
GBS renovations are expected to be completed. At that time, the total enrollment for
the 7th and 8th grades are projected to hover around 500 students for the following
three school years, and then fluctuate between a high of 434 students and a low of just
under 400 students over the next five school years.
These projections, which were professionally compiled by NESDEC and
subsequently validated by Windham resident Rob Gustafson ... are substantially
lower than the 741 students who currently attend WMS. Mr. Murray and I believe
the extra space that is projected to be available in 2018 should be enough for the
administration to implement the programs they are requesting, including a focus on
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) as well as Family and
Consumer Science and Tech Ed.
Because of the additional millions of dollars that would be required to expand
WMS as approved at the 11/17/15 WSB meeting, Mr. Murray and I believe it
behooves us to wait until the GBS project is near completion before we commit
to additional construction at WMS. Only then will we be able to more accurately
evaluate whether or not additional space at WMS is required because it appears
the space issues at WMS could also be resolved once the renovations at GBS are
completed.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, as well as any other.

Ken Eyring, Windham

The Merrimack Valley Chapter of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club would like to
extend a heartfelt thank you to the residents of Pelham and surrounding towns for the
support that you have shown to us at our recent food drive held outside of Hannaford
Supermarket on Bridge Street in Pelham, on Oct. 16, 17, and 18. It is only because
of the incredible generosity of the local residents that we were able to raise in excess of
$4,000 worth of food and monetary donations that have gone directly to helping our
local veterans, through local veteran support organizations.
We would also like to extend a debt of gratitude to the attendees of the Salute
to the Armed Forces football game at Harris Field on Friday the 16th of October.
We had a booth set up to gather supplies to send overseas to a platoon that we have
adopted. This platoon has been deployed to Iraq, and is expected to remain there
for the next year. It is only through the sheer generosity of Pelham and Windham
football spectators that we were able to raise the sum of $140, as well as a full trunk
load of goodies to be shipped to our men and women down range!
We cannot possibly thank you enough for the support you all have shown us!
Please stay tuned, there will surely be events coming up, in the near future to continue
and further our mission! We have agreed to support this deployed platoon throughout
their entire deployment and we count on all the assistance we can gather!
Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Our men and women across
the pond rely heavily on any glimpse they can get of home! This will most assuredly
brighten their day!

Chris Scrubs Coakley, Merrimack Valley Chapter of the Nam Knights

Motorcycle Club, Pelham

A Warm Response to Coat and Sweater Drive

The Womans Service Club of Windham wants to thank everyone for your caring
and giving at our Nov. 7 coat and sweater drive! Thank you to our members who
volunteered their time to sort, count, and bag and to our co-chairs Patricia Russell and
Sue Violi for their time and hard work organizing this project.
We especially thank three locations in Windham for having collection box: Shaws,

Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser Supports

WHS Senior Safe Night - Last Night
Back by popular demand is the Holiday Gift Card fundraiser. There are over
225 gift cards to choose from ranging between $10 and $100 denominations
including restaurants, fast food, theater, gas, grocery/clothing stores, gift shops, home
improvement and pharmacies to name a few. Disney gift cards are also available if you
are planning a trip or cruise! A percentage of each gift card goes directly to support
the Last Night celebration for the Class of 2016.
The order deadline is Friday, Dec. 4, and pick up will be at WHS in the Lobby on
Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. or by arrangement.
Place orders online at www.sites.google.com/site/whssafenight.
All orders/deliveries will be confirmed via email or phone. Checks made out to
WHS Senior Safe Night should be sent directly to WHS at 64 London Bridge Road.
Questions? Email Caroline@ lewiscaroline@myfairpoint.net.
Have fun shopping and know you are supporting the senior safe night too!

Donna Hume, Windham

Windhams Helping Hands Depends

on Sponsors, Volunteers
The board members of Windhams Helping Hands would like to thank our
sponsors, volunteers, and participants of our third annual Wellness in Motion
Walkathon. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and the
outpouring of support from all. Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors, Berkshire
Hathaway Verani Realty, Enterprise Bank, A.J. Letizio Sales and Marketing, and
Windham Dunkin Donuts; our Silver Sponsors, Debbie Mackenzie Realty and Bank
Of New England, as well as our Bronze sponsors, Windham Lions, Windham Terrace,
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Putting Veterans First

My cousin has been serving in the army for over 20 years. My heart still breaks
when I hear about the horror stories he tells me about how the sequester cuts hit his
family and other families in his base hard.
Last week, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Derry, N.H., and laid
out a comprehensive plan that would support our troops and military families as well
as strengthen the VA. From her proposal, it is clear to me that Hillary will uphold the
promise our country makes to men and women who serve it honorably. And more
importantly, she pledged to stand against privatizing the VA. Hillary Clinton knows
that we have a duty in this nation to provide top of the line care to our veterans and
the VA provides critical functions that would decimate if privatized.
I now take comfort in knowing that Secretary Clinton is the candidate to put our
veterans first and stop playing political games with the VA. As a senator, she worked
with Lindsey Graham and John McCain on extending benefits to our brave men and
women in uniform. Not only will Hillary fight for the middle class, shell fight for
those protecting our freedom. I would urge all of you to please vote for Hillary this
primary!

Vincent Rosa, Windham

Lower Tax Bill Despite Growing

Operating Budget
That is what our Londonderry neighbors will receive from their new 2015 tax rate.
While those of us in Windham will also see a decrease in our tax rate, it is offset by
higher valuations resulting in a net increase. Yes, more out of our pocket.
How was Londonderry able to realize an actual decrease in property taxes while
increasing their operating budget? How were they able to add four new firefighters, a
new police officer and two new ambulances without adding to the residential property
tax bill? They can thank an influx of new commercial revenue and development in
town (Reference: www.windham-nh.com/content/economic-development-lowers-taxrate-neighboring-town.)
The charter of the Windham Economic Development Committee www.
windhamnewhampshire.com/updated/edc.htm is to attract new businesses that will
broaden Windhams tax base while improving the quality of community life consistent
with Windhams Master Plan and our town motto: Old Values, New Horizons. Its
members are appointed by the Windham Board of Selectman.

Laura Scott, Community Development Director, Windham

Hold Us All Accountable

and Keep Us Transparent
Over the last eight months the treatment that has besieged me from several board
members has been tedious at best unacceptable at its worst. Through it all I have
remained focused on what is really important, the kids, the educational delivery and
the taxpayers. I have also remained vigilant that all board members have to be held
to the same standards on how we operate and that we all follow the same rules. As
voters we heard words like transparency, financial responsibility, public input and
accountability. The point of this letter is to focus on transparency and accountability
(or lack of ).
Accountability: Over the last few months there have been instances in my opinion
that Chairman Ken Eyring has gone past his authority as chair and made decisions
without board approval. The first instance was several months ago when the board
received a communication from the interim superintendent stating that Chairman
Ken Eyring asked her to finish some contract negotiations on behalf of the board.
When questioned Ken became quickly agitated and denied asking the interim
superintendent. My only purpose for asking was to point out that as an individual
board member he has no authority to make decisions on his own per board policy.
Ken denied this action but in an email that I sent to the interim superintendent she
confirmed that in fact Ken Eyring did ask her to do the work in question.

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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Ongoing
Calling all Cookbook Lovers to
the Pelham Public Library! The Library
is looking to launch a new program to
help food enthusiasts explore new trends
in cuisine and dieting. If you like cooking and
experimenting with new types of food and
preparation methods, this program may be for
you! Cookbook Explorers is designed for foodies
and casual cooks alike no previous experience
necessary! Each month, well explore a new
cookbook, dieting craze, or style of cuisine. Our
goal is to encourage community members to have
fun with food while learning exciting and tasty
ways of putting food on the family table. The
library expects to begin the program in 2016. If
youre interested in joining Cookbook Explorers,
e-mail our Adult Services Librarian, Rebecca
Crockett, at rcrockett@pelhamweb.com or call
the Library at 635-7581 and leave your name and
contact information.

Now

Now thru Thursday, December 10

The Pelham Fire and Police Departments are
now collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys
for Tots Foundation. Over 7 million children
are helped by this wonderful program which is
organized by Americas real heroes, the brave men
and women of the U.S. Marine Corps. The last
pickup of toys will be on Dec. 10. For questions
call the Pelham Fire Department at 635-2703.
Now thru Wednesday, December 23
Pelham Parks and Recreation is accepting
submissions for its Holiday Tree Art Contest for
children ages up to 12. Use the holiday tree
outline on our website or pick one up at the office!
Be sure to put name, age and phone number on
the back of your drawing/coloring. Use any art
materials you wish to create your tree and holiday
scene. One first prize winner from each age group
will be notified by Parks and Recreation by Jan. 6,
via e-mail to the parent.

1st

Tuesday, December 1
Registration for the Nesmith Librarys
Winter Story Hour Session will be held
today. Numbers will be handed out when
the library opens at 9 a.m. No phone

registrations will be taken until after the in-house

library registration is completed, open to families
who are Nesmith Library cardholders. For children
3-6 years of age who can independently participate
in an hour of stories, songs, and a simple coloring
project. A parent/guardian needs to remain in the
library at all times. Children must be 3 years of
age by the registration date to be eligible for this
session, and each child may only be registered
for one class per story hour session. Story hour
sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. and on Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. Story
hours begin the week of Dec. 7and run for 10
weeks.
Wednesday, December 2
The Womans Service Club of Windham
is busy with holiday activities, including
Christmas gift projects, for local families
in need, as well as holiday gift project for
veterans. The holiday projects are an important
part of our clubs community service program.
The clubs 2015 activities will culminate with a
Christmas Social Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the
Common Man in Windham.

2nd

Wednesdays, December 2 & 16

Pelham Farmers Market, Pelham Town Hall, 3 to
7 p.m. Entrance is between the Police Station and
Town Hall. Locally grown food and hand crafted
items.
Friday, December 4
The public is welcome to attend a
Veterans Benefit Dinner at the VFW Post,
6 Main Street, in Pelham! Doors open at
5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. Cost: $8/
adult; $5/child under 12. Italian food, pasta, salad,
coffee, tea, desserts, and more! 50/50 Raffle! Door
Prize! Contact Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863
or visit www.pelhamweb.org/vfw. Sponsored
by the John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722
VFW and Auxiliary. All proceeds benefit veterans
programs.

4th

which includes a 20-minute narrated winter wagon

ride. During the ride, participants will travel
across our 45 acres of land decorated with lighted
scenic Christmas displays while hearing the story
of Christmas. This year, local area businesses have
joined with us to expand the scenes, adding to
the holiday cheer. Stop at one of our two bonfires
for hot cocoa and hot dogs, then warm up at our
indoor kids craft table, bake sale and pictures with
St. Nick. Christmas at the Crossing will run from
5 to 9 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, weather
permitting, at the church, 125 North Lowell Rd. in
Windham. The event is free for all.
Saturday, December 5
All are welcome in honoring Our Lady
th
for First Saturday Devotions at St. Patrick
Church in Pelham. We begin with Mass
at 8 a.m., followed by the Rosary in the
chapel at 8:30. Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy
Chaplet will be available before Mass at 7:30 a.m.
in the main church. Following the Rosary the
Women of Mary will meet in the Meeting Room
for our Annual Advent Prayer Service where we
will walk through the Old Testament in preparation
for Christmas. Following the service there will
be a pot luck breakfast and fellowship. For more
information call Linda at 930-6436 or e-mail
WomenOfMaryNH@yahoo.com.

St. Patricks Christmas Craft Fair will be held

at St. Patrick Parish Center, 12 Main St., Pelham.
Many local crafters who amaze us every year, food,
homemade baked goods, entertainment at 10 a.m.,
a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa at noon, coloring
contest and raffles. Join us from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and get great gifts for your holiday shopping. Hope
to see you there!

Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December-5

Crossing Life Church is hosting its third annual
Christmas at the Crossing. The annual Christmas
at the Crossing is our annual holiday celebration

Monday, December 7
The Pelham Republican Town
Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW
Hall, 6 Main St. in Pelham. Guest speaker
will be a representative from Senator Kelly
Ayottes office. Refreshments Served.

7th

0th

Thursday, December 10
Pelham High School will host its annual
Financial Aid 101 Evening for parents and
our college-bound seniors. The event,

organized by the schools College and Career

Guidance Department, will be held beginning
at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria. A representative from
the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance
Foundation will facilitate the event, providing
parents and students with information about the
financial aid process for colleges and universities.
Specifically, the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid will be explained in detail which is
required for all financial aid requests. Contact the
College and Career Guidance Department for any
additional questions, 635-2116.
Tuesday, December 29
Looking for something fun to do over
the school vacation? Come join us for
fun, food, drinks and good reading. The
Nesmith Library is sponsoring its fourth
annual Teen Read-a-Thon to benefit the Shepherds
Pantry on. Teens age 12-19 can drop in anytime
between 3 and 7 p.m. for a bite to eat and spend
some time reading to raise money for charity. Read
books, magazines, e-books, comics - anything you
want! Just read! Stay for a half hour or the entire
four hours. Its up to you. Community service
hours have been approved for WHS students,
so bring your forms with you. No registration
required. Participants, bring a donation of nonperishable food items and/or cash donations
community members or businesses, sponsorships
and donations are still being accepted. If you
would like to donate, contact Sylvie Brikiatis.

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Motion to Direct All Construction-Related

Communications through Administration Fails
by Barbara OBrien
The Nov. 17 Windham School Board meeting was slated to end
by 10 p.m., but more than two hours past that time business was still
being conducted.
The earlier part of the meeting, which got underway at 7 p.m.,
was fairly congenial, but, as the minutes ticked by, the atmosphere
and exchanges between some board members became increasingly
acrimonious. By midnight, voices were being raised, comments were
being repeatedly interrupted, and dirty looks were flying.
The height of tension was reached when school board member
Dennis Senibaldi made a motion to have all communications
between school board members, the building and grounds committee
and the consultants hired to work on proposed school construction
options directed through the superintendent and/or the business
administrator, with copies forwarded to each of the five school board
members.
We cant have five chiefs, Senibaldi said. We need one voice,
as a board. He said he was concerned that not everyone on the
school board was being afforded the opportunity to be made aware
of what was transpiring regarding the proposed construction process.
Senibaldi also said he didnt want there to be any meetings off-site
where the public couldnt attend. Its a matter of transparency,
he said, adding that he didnt mean his comments to be a slight to
anyone.
Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said he felt Senibaldi didnt understand
the complexities of the discussions involved in coming up with
a viable option to resolve the space crunch at local schools. A

tremendous amount of research is involved, Murray said, explaining

that no decisions are ever made during the discussions. Decisions
are always made in public, he said.
School board member Rob Breton said he believes information
should flow through the proper channel, so that all board members
derive any benefits from the knowledge. Although Breton did
acknowledge that he is aware not everyone can be present for all
discussions, due to employment or personal commitments.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said he didnt think
such a process was doable, even though he understood Senibaldis
concern about somebody being left out of the loop. Senibaldis
motion would handcuff the school board, Popovici-Muller said.
We need to reserve the right to call someone if we need an answer.
Chairman Ken Eyring was the most adamant about opposing
Senibaldis motion, noting that the school board already has a
policy to handle such situations. I strive to inform myself through
individual study, Eyring said. We each need to learn as much as we
can before we come together as a board. Senibaldis motion would
tie the hands of the school board, Eyring said. We need to be able
to reach out for information when we need it.
There is value to keeping everyone in the loop, Interim
Superintendent Tina McCoy said.
Its not practical or even necessary to share everything, Eyring
insisted.
When Senibaldi attempted to address the issue again, by speaking
out without being recognized by the chairman, he was called out of
order. Senibaldi contested Eyrings censorship, stating that he should

have been recognized by Eyring.

Senibaldis motion failed by a vote of 3 to 2. Voting in favor of
approving the motion were Senibaldi and Breton. Voting against
the motion were Eyring, Murray and Popovici-Muller. The public in
attendance
the meeting
was not
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At the Nov. 17, 2015, meeting I brought to the boards attention in that once again
in my opinion Chairman Ken Eyring went past his authority as chair and instructed
the building and grounds committee to review the old 7 and 8 new school plan for
comparison purposes. The issue is the fact that the board specifically instructed Banwell
Architects and Eckman Construction to review these plans. This can easily be verified
by watching the Oct. 20 School Board meeting when we discussed this (2:51:13 into
the replay). It was also discussed again at the Nov. 3 School Board meeting with the
same direction being giving. At no time in either of these meetings did we ask for the
building and grounds committee to review these plans. So my question is under what
authority did Mr. Eyring usurp the boards authority and directive for his own? When I
question Mr. Eyring he denied doing anything wrong.
Transparency: Over the last few months it has become clear that there are many
ancillary communications going on behind the scenes in regards to the potential
renovation project at Golden Brook School. This project is a public project and they
are entitled to participate in the entire process. It becomes impossible to participate
when private meetings are held offsite and unadvertised. A resident recently made
aware that prior to the Oct. 20 School Board meeting Mr. Murray, Mr. Eyring,
Interim Superintendent McCoy, representatives from Banwell Architects and Eckman
Construction held such a private meeting at Mr. Murrays facility office. At no time
was this meeting discussed with the board, there were no emails to update what was
discussed or any mention of it until I questioned it at the last School Board meeting.
Mr. Eyring tried to suggest that because board policy dictates that we must individually
be informed that makes this private meeting ok. It was even suggested that this was
just simple answering of a few questions but clearly with that many participants it was
much more than that.

Dennis Senibaldi, Windham

Why Rand Paul?

Well, to put it simply: its the economy, stupid. That being said, economics
is a complex science and a soft science, that is, it is more descriptive rather than
predictive. Thus making it rather useless as a predictive tool, (i.e. , how raising the
minimum wage will affect the economy at any given time or to say what the correct
Fed rate should be, for that matter). Its more of a sport of torturing data to fit a
previous predictions using hindsight and confirmation bias to prove whose economic
theories are correct. So how can the science of economics help? The descriptive
nature of economics and the empirical experiment that takes place every day all over
the world tells us that the freer an economy the more prosperous the people are. This
is quantified at Heritage.orgs Index of Economic Freedom which ranks countries by
economic freedom. Rand Paul is the only candidate with his libertarian/conservative
principles that stands by economic freedom which works best with a clear separation of
economics and government. It is only through the corrupting influence of meddling,
well meaning, know-nothing, power-hungry politicians and the cronyism they create
that economies become distorted, convoluted, corrupted and degenerate. History has
repeatedly bore this out. I, for one, will not vote for a candidate that supports anything
less than the prosperity a true free market provides. Anything less just becomes evil!
Principles matter!

Julius F. Soti, Windham

Pelham Good Neighbor Funds

46th Annual Christmas Drive
The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund committee is asking for your support so that
we will be able to help individuals and families during Christmas with food, clothing
and toys for the children who live in Pelham. We are asking individuals, families,
businesses, organizations, schools, civic and church groups to be as generous as possible.
Volunteers will be accepting food and cash donations on Saturday and Sunday,
December 12th and 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm in the parking lot at the Pelham
Plaza. If you would like to make a donation on line, please visit our website at www.
pelhamgoodneighborfund.org or you can make your check payable to the Pelham
Good Neighbor Fund, P.O. Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076. Your cash donation is tax
deductible since we are a 501(C)(3) charitable organization. The committee also uses
the money collected during the drive to provide financial assistance 52 weeks a year for
food, heat, rent, electricity, and other household expenses for Pelham residents. Your
financial support would be greatly appreciated so we can help our Neighbors In Need.
If you need help during the holidays, please call one of the people listed or email
us at pgnfsponsorachild@live.com. If you would like to sponsor a child or family for
Christmas, please also call one of the people listed below or go to St. Patricks Church
to pick out a name tag(s): Jeanne DiRocco, (603) 635-2089 or (603) 401-8977;
Brenda Blake, (603) 339-0679; Karen Fournier, (978) 319-8650. You can call Jeanne
DiRocco any time, Brenda Blake and Karen Fournier after 6 p.m. during the week and
after 10 a.m. on the weekend. We need to hear from you no later than Saturday, Dec.
5. Your call for help will be handled in strict confidence.

Frank Sullivan, President, Pelham Good Neighbor Fund

6 - November 27, 2015 | Pelham - Windham News

Pipeline Talk: Understanding the Implications

by Lynne Ober
The Nov. 12 event was designed to help people better
understand the implications of the Morgan Kinder Pipeline
Project, which requires federal approval, but takes little interest
in community input. The event opened with an hour-long
opportunity to browse information and ask questions.
Pelham maps and routes were displayed with Susan Snide
and Theresa Grant from the Pelham/Windham Pipeline
Awareness group available to answer questions. Peggy
Huard provided the big picture with maps from Marcellus to
NH. Laura and Ken Lynch from Temples NH Spirit Pipeline
Resistance had handouts and could answer questions about the
Pipeline Awareness Overview. Pelham High School students
staffed a table that provided much information about pipeline
basics. If you wanted to discuss health impacts or pipeline
leaks, Susan and Paul Jones, as well as Alicia Hennessey from
the Pelham/Windham Pipeline Awareness group, were available
to chat and provide pictures and literature. There are many
worries about environmental impacts, and RoseErin Moylan
from Pelham/Windham Pipeline Awareness had handouts
and information.
Many residents wandered from table to table picking
up information, looking at maps and talking to each other.
Pelham resident Larry Major said he felt the project was
being shoved down our throat and is too damn close to too
many homes. That sentiment was echoed by others who
heard his words.
Everyone seems concerned that no local or state approval
is needed and that only the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission will make the decision.
Hudson resident Peggy Huard has started making quilt
blocks about pipelines and had some of her blocks on
display. Ive learned a lot about pipelines doing this.
At 7 p.m. Julia Steed Mawson kicked off the formal
presentations with a welcome and explanation of the evening
program. Mawson opened with a quote, A good democracy
requires people who are well educated and well fed. Tonight
we hope to educate you about the Kinder Morgan Pipeline,
which is a very complicated project and we are feeding

stand on legally because no testing was done prior to the

operation of the compressor station.
Caroline Zuc from the Dracut Pipeline Awareness
group, talked about compressor stations as well. The noise
and environmental impacts not only on the surrounding
areas but on any downwind locations located miles from
the compressor station. Zuc pointed out that project
maps change constantly and that everyone needed to be
constantly on the lookout for changes. She also discussed
the lack of responsiveness from Kinder Morgan to detailed
project questions.
One of the positive things done by the New Hampshire
legislature last session was the passage of a law that
prohibits a utility from using eminent domain to take
property to complete a project. This coming session,
a number of additional bills have been filed to protect
citizens from utility projects, but the fact remains that only
those people in FERC will have final say on the project.

Staff photos by Lynne Ober

Residents get questions answered at display tables.

Many people stop by the map and point out personal property.

Julia Steed Mawson introduces the committee that hosted the event.

you. Mawson called the evening

After the keynote speeches people
a pipeline conversation and
divided
into four breakout workshops.
explained that there are no
One
session
led by former state
easy answers to complex
representative Melanie Levesque
problems. We hope to
taught how to write an effective letter
open a positive dialogue
and explained how to contact elected
even though we may not
officials.
always agree, but we can
Joe McGuire, Mason Pipeline
have an effective dialogue
Committee,
talked to affected
with great respect.
landowners.
He addressed how to
There were two keynote
handle a stranger on a property, what
speakers who talked about
impacts property owners face and
the compressor station and
challenges facing homeowners. He too
what they had learned,
stressed constantly checking the maps
which was followed by four
and noted that they have been changing
breakout sessions.
frequently so a homeowner not affected
Sam Matthews from New
now might be affected with the next
Ipswich Pipeline Resistance
change.
talked about the case study
The Need or Greed session, led by
of the Minisink, New York
Maps
on
display
Ken
Hasting from PLAN NE, explored
Compressor Station that
the complex issues of energy needs in
was built near residential
New England, the need for diversification of energy sources, and
homes. Matthews said the biggest and most important task
provided his analysis of whether the pipeline is needed or not.
for Pelham and other surrounding towns was to do air, soil,
The last session was called Pipeline 101, led by Jennifer
and water testing prior to the compressor station goes online
Chandonnet from Pelham/Windham Pipeline Awareness, and
in Dracut, Mass. Minisink did not do that and, after the fact,
provided the basics of the project, including a look at the big picture
when the VOC discharge was higher than expected
as well as the local impacts. She discussed community concerns
and people began experiencing health issues,
25 Indian Rock Rd. #15 (rte 111), Windham, 1 mile off exit 3 rte 93
and explained incineration zones.
the courts told Minisink they didnt have a leg to

Delahunty Chosen to Plow Sidewalks

by Barbara OBrien
As winter rapidly approaches, Windham Selectmen are
getting ready for a first-time event: the plowing of public
sidewalks.
Although some of the sidewalks have existed for a
couple of years, others are still in the process of being
constructed. These sidewalks are located along portions
of Range Road, Route 111 and Route 28. They were put
in by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation,
but are about to become the responsibility of Windham.
Selectmen voted a few weeks ago to begin plowing
these sidewalks this coming winter, although it is not
required by the state until next year. Selectmen also
decided that, for the first time ever, the walking paths in
Griffin Park will be cleared of snow.
Town officials received two bids for the plowing
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superintendent Winfried Feneberg didnt give
much notice that he planned to leave Windham
at the end of the 2014-2015 school year, there
wasnt sufficient time to do the full search this past
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the positions of three directors for the Windham
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School Board Chairman Ken Eyring said he has
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reaches a minimum of two inches.
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Donations Accepted with Gratitude

by Barbara OBrien
During a public hearing at the Nov. 17
Windham School Board meeting, two generous
donations were accepted by school board
members with sincere gratitude.
The first donation was $5,000 from the
Robinson Family Trust, to be used for the
advancement of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) activities at
Windham Center School and an additional $5,000
for the purchase of Chromebook laptop computers
for Center School students.
The second donation came from the Friends of

Ice Rink to be Installed

on Town Common

Jaguar Hockey in the amount of $3,500 to be used

to cover the rental cost of the junior varsity locker
room and an additional $8,789 to pay for the cost
of junior varsity ice time.
The first donation was accepted by a vote of 3
to 0. Voting in favor were Chairman Ken Eyring
and school board members Rob Breton and
Daniel Popovici-Muller. Neither Vice-Chairman
Tom Murray nor school board member Dennis
Senibaldi were present at the time the vote was
taken. The second donation was accepted by a
unanimous vote of 5 to 0.

by Tom Tollefson
The Pelham Garden Group was hard at
work this past Saturday getting an early start
on the upcoming holiday season. For the 18th
straight year, the group dedicated their time
to set up the town common with Christmas
decorations. About 15 of the total estimated
62 members in the group showed up for their
annual set up at the town common just off of
the rotary near the police station.
Its a great experience. Its something we
do as a fun project and hopefully people
in town appreciate it, said Pelham Garden
Group member Warren Leuteritz.
The group set up snowmen surrounded by
poinsettias, displayed a skater scene, adorned
the gazebo with lights and a tree in the center, Pelham Garden group members set up the holiday scene each year.
and decorated the town monument of John
down the street.
Butler (first settler in town) with lights and
This setup began several weeks ago in
a wreath. Mark Kerepner cut down trees and
September. At that time, the group began
delivered them for the group to anchor near the
planning the layout of the designs and dividing
snowmen to give a festive background. Three
up responsibilities. The decorative Christmas
members also set up the decorations on the
display still needs to be lit up. This lighting will
Christmas tree outside the Pelham Library just
take place on Thanksgiving night and will give
the town illuminated depictions of holiday cheer
from then until around the New Year.
Joyce McDevitt and Flo Parece were involved
in developing the initial concept of the
decorations 18 years ago.
There were a lot of people in town that
thought we should have a garden club (group).
Then we started it and it grew from there. Now
we have about 62 members, said Walter Remeis
co-chair person of the Pelham Garden Group
with his wife, Ginny.
This garden group helps maintain the grounds
at the historical building and do plantings
around town from time to time. They also have
Pelham Garden Group member Troy Bressette strings lights on an annual plant sale to fundraise for the group,
the roof of the gazebo on the town common.
which has taken place for 21 years.

Thanksgiving Fun for Dads and

Kids at Pelham Library
Andrew Stack and daughter, Sabrina,
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Pelham Garden Group Sets up Festive

Holiday Display at Town Common

by Barbara OBrien
Thanks to the generosity of local resident and
business owner Jay Yennaco, Windham families
will have a new place to ice skate this coming
winter.
During the Nov. 16 board meeting, selectmen
unanimously (5 to 0) accepted the donation of
an ice rink to be placed in an open area, near
the small bridge, on the Town Common.
Yennaco, who attended the selectmens
meeting, described the ice rink being donated
by his firm, Delahuntys Nursery, as being a
portable, snap-together plastic structure. The
ice will be between two and three inches thick.
Its very safe, Yennaco said. The ice rink
has 18 inch sides all-around and has a soft foam
material running along the top. Itll be a lot of
fun, Yennaco told selectmen.
When asked by Selectman Roger Hohenberger
about the level of maintenance required, Yennaco
said he does have some volunteers lined up. It
will be a group effort, Yennaco said. The rink is
very low maintenance.
Recreation Coordinator Cheryl Haas said she is
thrilled with the idea. Haas said she had spoken
to Police Chief Gerald Lewis and that he was in
support of setting up the ice rink on the Town
Common. Its a very visible area, Haas said,
making it easy for police to keep an eye on whats
going on.
Fire Chief Tom McPherson also said he has no
safety issues with the new ice rink.

For the time being, at least, the ice rink will be

open to skaters from dawn until dusk. No hockey
will be allowed on the ice; figure skating only.
Also, there are to be no camp or bonfires in the
area. Haas said plans are to put out benches for
skaters to sit on when changing from their shoes
into ice skates. Although no plans are in the
works for lighting the ice rink, vehicles parked
nearby could leave on their headlights to brighten
the area during the late afternoon. It should be
noted that anyone skating on the ice rink will be
doing so at his or her own risk.
Selectmen accepted Yennacos generous
donation with sincere gratitude. Voting in favor
of accepting the donation were Chairman Al
Letizio, Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets, and
Selectmen Ross McLeod, Bruce Breton and Roger
Hohenberger.

Southern NH Festival
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The Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees
starts on Friday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m., $5 admission.
Raffle tickets $5 for a sheet of 25 tickets.
Friday, Nov. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.: Bake Sale will be
hosted by Pelham High School Robotics Club. 6
p.m. Entertainment by Carl Ayotte, singer/guitarist
Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. French toast provided by Cub Pack
610. Bake sales hosted by ARNNE from 12 to 5
p.m. and Pelham Community Coalition from 5 to
9 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Childrens entertainment by
Steve Blunt and Friends. Santa visits from 2 to 4
p.m. 6 p.m. New England Flute Orchestra.
Sunday, Nov. 29, 12 to 5 p.m.: Bake sale
hosted by Central Catholic High School Peer
Leaders. 2 to 4 p.m. Visit with Santa. 4 p.m.
OHalloran Irish Step Dancers.
Monday, Nov. 30, 5 to 9 p.m.: Bake sale
hosted by VFW Ladies Auxiliary. 7 p.m. Pelham
Congregational Church Handbell
Choir performs. Senior Citizen
night - Seniors get in Free!
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 5 to 9 p.m.:
Bake sale hosted by Pelham
Memorial School PTA. 6:30
p.m. Pelham Memorial School
Band. Polar Express Night -

wear your pajamas and receive a free goody bag.

Listen to Santas jingle bell to be sure you still
Believe!
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5 to 9 p.m.: Bake sale
hosted by the Pelham Razorbacks. 6:30 p.m.
Windham Memorial School Band. Bring $5 worth
of food donation for the Pelham Food Pantry and
get a free raffle sheet.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 5 to 9 p.m.: Bake sale
hosted by Pelham A.C.E.S. Windham Swing Band
performs at 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, 5 to 9 p.m.: Bake sale hosted by
Pelham Economic Development Committee. 6:30
p.m. Quadratic Barbershop acapulco.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Bake
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The Pelham Public Library gave fathers and their children some
extra time to spend time together and enjoy the library before the
holiday rush. Each month, the library sponsors a Daddy and Me
event, complete with story time
and crafts for the preschool-aged
children and coffee and donuts
for the fathers.
Its interactive and she always
looks forward to going every
month, Anthony Ellis said about
bringing his daughter to the
Daddy and Me program.
Each month has a theme.
This months theme was
Thanksgiving. Childrens Library
Assistant Marilyn Grenda
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Thanksgiving to the children
and led them in making turkey
napkin holders out of colored
paper.
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Jeanson Appointed to
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Transfer Station
Facility Committee
by Lynne Ober
Pelham Selectmen interviewed John Jeanson, who has studied
finance and is currently working as an accountant, for a position
on the Pelham Highway Department/Transfer Station Facility
Committee. Jeanson said he felt it was his civic duty to help the
town and believed his experience would help the committee. He
said that he conducted cost-benefit analysis in his work and felt
that would help when reviewing different solutions that would be
beneficial for Pelham as well as for the town employees.
Board of Selectmen Chairman Hal Lynde noted that he believed
Jeanson would do well on the committee since their review would
include cost-benefit analysis.
There was a brief discussion about when the selectmen hoped
to receive such a report and they agreed to set an informal goal of
July 1, 2016, which would fall in line with the beginning of budget
season.
Selectman Paul Leonard moved to appoint John Jeanson to the
committee and Selectman Bill McDevitt seconded. The motion
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A proposed amendment to the Windham zoning ordinance, relating
to the Market Square District, is heading to the ballot next March by a
split vote of the planning board.
On Nov. 11, during a public hearing, Windham Planning Board
members decided to give voters the opportunity to have a say on the
proposed zoning amendment by a 4 to 3 decision. A decision on
whether or not to recommend the proposed amendment will not be
made until January, however. Only six residents attended the hearing,
only two of whom came to the podium to offer comments.
The concept of a Market Square District has been under
consideration by the Economic Development Committee for more
than a year now and was brought to the planning board this past
summer. Selectmens Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., also a member of the
Economic Development Committee, attended the planning board
meeting earlier this month. It would be a totally new zone, crafted
for this area, Letizio explained, a hub, with things to do and
places to go. The proposal, as it currently stands, would include 10
percent residential development and is being billed as a walkable
downtown.
Letizio said that approximately 167 acres are potentially involved in
the proposal, including six separate parcels; some of which are town
owned, some state owned and another privately owned. The area
being considered for the Market Square District is located to the west
of Route 93, off Route 111 toward Wall Street. The area is currently
zoned for professional, business and technology; uses which would
continue to be allowable if the proposed amendment is adopted by
voters next spring.
According to former Windham Tax Assessor Rex Norman, the
property being considered for the new district is valued at a total of
about $100 million. The new district would be tax positive, Letizio
said, explaining that for every tax dollar collected, commercial
property utilizes only 23 cents; netting the town 77 cents for every
dollar collected in taxes. Residential property, on the other hand,
costs Windham $1.09 for every $1 collected in taxes. Based on
figures offered by Norman, the potential Market Square District could
generate $2.4 million in tax revenue per year. Once town services
are accounted for, this tax money could still net the town about $1.75
million on an annual basis.
Selectmens Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets, a member of the
Windham Economic Development Committee and the selectmens
representative to the planning board, said the proposed site is a
great location for something like this. The visibility is beautiful, he
added. This is an ordinance we can be proud to put in front of the
voters.
Not everyone on the planning board is so enthusiastic about the
proposed zoning district, however. Ruth-Ellen Post made note that
there is no specific proposal for developing these properties. There
is nothing concrete, she said. Referring to the possibility of tax relief
for homeowners, Post stated that any development of this area is at
least five years out. Its a lovely fantasy at this point, she said. She
did say later in the discussion, however, that the property is being
actively marketed and she expects to see something brought forth

within the next year or so. Although there is nothing concrete

now, in five or six years there will be an abundance of concrete
development in Windham, Planning Board Chairman Alan Carpenter
said, commenting that he feels board members have done their due
diligence in preparing for that development.
There is no developer waiting in the wings, but it is another
opportunity for development, planning board member Kristi St.
Laurent added. This is a good way to go. Windham needs a vision,
St. Laurent said.
Its proactive planning, not a wishful fantasy, Desilets said.
Planning board member and former selectman Margaret Crisler said
she is opposed to the zoning amendment, adding that shes not sure
the development of this area for mixed uses would be as attractive
as some seem to anticipate. This is not a good idea, Crisler said,
commenting on the lack of municipal water and sewer in Windham.
There are many challenges to this site, Desilets responded, adding
that he feels future development can surmount these challenges.
Post said she is concerned over too much retail development
coming to Windham. Im not sure it can all be sustained, she
said. We need something more endurable. We need to attract a
corporate presence, Post commented. Planning board alternate
and former selectman Kathleen DiFruscia said shed like to see more
effort put into reaching out to businesses and corporations now that
the Route 93/111 corridor is nearing completion. DiFruscia said she
would rather see the Village District area of Windham developed as
a walkable downtown concept, instead of going forward with the
proposed Market Square District. The Market Square idea would
require transient traffic from out of town, DiFruscia said.
Resident Tom Case questioned why a radio/television station is
included in the proposed amendment. St. Laurent said that the
proposed Market Square District would be a great place to connect
with the community. This could be an opportunity to build a cable
TV station or a cell tower thats worked into the overall design, rather
than as a disguised pine tree, she said. Planning board member
Paul Gosselin said radio/TV stations are already allowed in the
zone and the use is just being carried forward with the proposed
amendment. Desilets noted that there are no safety concerns in
having a communications tower in that area.
Its up to the citizens in the voting booth to decide on the fate
of the proposed zoning amendment, St. Laurent said. We do need
to let the voters of Windham decide, Carpenter agreed. Carpenter
also said he feels that the Market Square District concept is included
to some degree in Windhams Master Plan. Carpenter said he views
the proposal as a life-style idea, rather than a money event.
Carpenter said that there could be a $17 per month decrease on the
average tax bill if such a development becomes reality. There is
some good and some bad with the idea of a Market Square District,
he said.
Resident and local teacher Kathy Papillardo emphasized the need
for additional commercial or business revenue to offset the cost of
educating Windhams children. Were in dire straits at this point,
Papillardo said, referring to the space crunch in local schools and the
resulting loss of educational programs.

Paint Night Party Colors Town Hall

submitted by
Amy Crowley, MOMS
Club of Windham
The MOMS Club of
Windham held a very
fun and successful
Paint Night Party at
the Windham Town
Hall. A huge thank
you to Cheryl Haas,
Recreation Coordinator
at the Windham Rec
Department! The event
would not have been
possible without all of
her help coordinating
the use and approval for
the space. Thank you,
too, to J.J. Long from
JJARTWORKS Paint
Party Professionals for
such a fun time.
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Pelham Fire Log

Monday, November 9: 2:33 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bridge
Street. 2:48 p.m. Medical emergency, Patriot Drive. 4:35 p.m.
Investigate smoke in area of Marsh Road. 5:45 p.m. Medical
emergency, Island Pond Road. 5:46 p.m. Medical assistance, Main
Street. 9:25 p.m. CO detector issue, Tallant Road.
Tuesday, November 10: 9:41 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Old
Gage Hill Road. 12:17 p.m. Medical aid, Simpson Mill Road. 6:01
p.m. Medical emergency, Highland Avenue. 8:17 p.m. Medical
aid, Main Street.
Wednesday, November 11: 9:16 a.m. Investigate fire alarm
activation, Albert Street. 11:07 a.m. Investigate fire alarm
activation, Bridge Street. 11:41 a.m. Medical aid, Kinnal Avenue.
3:34 p.m. Investigate report of smoke in the area, Bush Hill Road.
Thursday, November 12: 8:47 a.m. Medical emergency, Main
Street.
Friday, November 13: 5:56 a.m. Medical emergency, Terrace
Circle. 11:58 a.m. Medical assistance, Westview Terrace. 1:13
p.m. Medical assistance, Terrace Circle. 8:01 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Spring Street. 8:07 p.m. Medical aid, Ledge Road. 9:08
p.m. Service call, Street. Margarets Drive.
Saturday, November 14: 12:42 p.m. Illegal burn, Garland Drive.
5:50 p.m. Medical emergency, Greenwood Terrace.
Sunday, November 15: 8:04 a.m. Medical emergency, Melissa
Circle. 1:01 p.m. Medical emergency, Litchfield Circle. 4:25 p.m.
Medical emergency, Kopers Lane. 7:42 p.m. Investigate fire alarm
activation, Bridge Street. 9:25 p.m. Medical emergency, Village
Green.
Monday, November 16: 10:34 a.m. Medical emergency, Berkeley
Street. 1:17 p.m. Fire alarm activation, Valley Hill Road. 5:37 p.m.
Medical emergency, Garland Drive.
Tuesday, November 17: 8:24 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Marsh
Road.
Wednesday, November 18: 2:37 a.m. Medical call, Nashua
Road. 4:44 a.m. Medical aid, Jericho Road. 8:01 a.m. Fire alarm
activation, Frontier Drive. 10:55 a.m. Service call, Currier Road.
9:35 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bridge Street. 10:50 p.m. Brush
fire, Indian Valley Road.
Thursday, November 19: 1:10 p.m. Medical emergency, Bridge
Street. 4:30 p.m. CO detector activation, Honor Roll Road. 10:35
p.m. Medical emergency, Hearthstone Road.
Friday, November 20: 1:18 p.m. Responded for mutual aid to
Windham for medical emergency. 5:36 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Beacon Hill Road.

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BLANCHETTE
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Thumbs down to all the people that care only

about their own back yard. The state expanded
I-93 next to my street, increasing from two lanes
to six and jacking up noise pollution into my
neighborhood full of small children (including my
own) by over 15 percent, the response from the
Town of Windham was a collective yawn. Now
I am supposed to get up in arms about a pipeline
that will come nowhere near me or my children?
Consider us divided and you know what else,
maybe you should care about the whole town
next time you have a chance and the whole town
will care back.
Thumbs down. If the Pelham police think
people obey the 30 mph limit on Highland Ave.,
they are sadly mistaking. Its like a runway to get
to the top and down. Also, please stop cars and
trucks with no lights whatsoever on their trailers.
Make them leave the trailers on the side of the
road with cones until they have lights.
Thumbs down to everybody in NH who
supports Bernie Sanders. Morally you are no
better than a mugger, only instead of robbing
people yourself you want to have the government
do it for you. Taking stuff from people just
because they are more productive than you is
theft. Shame on you for your envy.
Thumbs up to the person who has to pick
up his neighbors blowing leaves from his
inconsiderate neighbors yard. I cant believe how
some people just dont care what their actions are
doing to others.

Thumbs down to detours, traffic and costly

police details during construction of Kinder
Morgans export pipeline.

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variance for a higher building.

Thumbs up to NH fire chiefs for recognizing

Between 4 to 5 pm in the evening there is a
the lack of adequate resources, manpower
lot of traffic and as I was coming from the senior
and expertise to respond to pipeline-related
center I thought I was going to get killed tonight.
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a federal lawsuit as well.
Thumbs up. A belated thumbs up to the
Windham Police Department on Halloween night.
Thumbs up to Windham Zoning Board Samsel
The little kids were so excited to be pulled over
and Skinner. On Nov. 10 they proposed to not
on Hardwood Road and get glow sticks!
continue Ledgeview variance because Ryan
Development did not come prepared. Sadly the
Thumbs down to allowing known carcinogens,
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Another risk of the proposed pipeline with no
benefit to Pelham residents.
Thumbs down to trying to raise the cost of
natural gas. Kinder Morgans pipeline is part of an
export plan meant to drive up everyones gas bills
to world market prices. Kinder Morgans NED
pipeline is based on greed, not need.
Thumbs down to knowingly allowing pipelines
to leak, ignoring and abandoning them instead of
maintaining and repairing them. Building new
pipelines on the electric ratepayers dime is not
the solution. Were already paying for massive
amounts of gas lost through current leaks! When
pipelines are abandoned by big corporations,
what happens to them and their toxic contents?
They become a community liability, one Pelham
and Windham residents cannot afford.
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Franklin Pierce University Gains Second Python with Signing

playing with former Python Luke Tracy who is already on the Franklin
Pierce lacrosse squad. When asked about why lacrosse was his sport
of choice, Calistro talked about the exciting challenges that lacrosse
has, you have the excitement of goals like soccer, many fast moving

set-up plays like basketball, and the roughness that you find with
football.
Calistro will study business management next year. Watch him
work to be faster and stronger as the Pythons take the field this spring.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

by Len Lathrop
When Mike Calistro inked the papers in front of his family and
coaches at Pelham High School, he became a member of the Franklin
Pierce University lacrosse team. Mike was the NHIAA defensive
player of the year during his junior year as a Python.
Wearing number 18 for Pelham on the lacrosse field is not his only
jersey as this sportsman also plays football and wrestles. And when
not a Python he
becomes an Outlaw
for the Pelham
AAU team. His
Outlaw coaches,
Dave Williams and
Russ Moyer, were
at the school for the
signing and both
spoke about this
student-athletes
heart and his
leadership. Coach
Moyer called him
a determined team
player who works to
Improve himself on
and off the field.
At Franklin Pierce
Pelham Athletic Director Todd Kress congratulates
Calistro will be
Mike after the signing.

With his parents, Paul and Trisha, and sister Erica, Mike shares with them
in the special moment when the ink is on the letter of intent.

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II Bentley University in
Waltham, Mass., where she
plans to study marketing.
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and Rogers (6-2) combined
for a 1.154 ERA.

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Pelham Razorback Fourth Grade

Team Finishes Strong
submitted by Coach Scott Ketelaar
The Pelham Razorback fourth grade team
wrapped up their 2015 campaign at Stellos
Stadium in Nashua on Nov. 1. After an
undefeated regular season the kids came up just
short in the NH State Championship game; all

Fifth Grade Pelham Razorbacks

Take State Championship Again

28 players should be very proud of their season.

Head Coach Timm Haskins and his staff could
not be more pleased with the teams effort and
hustle throughout the year and are already
looking forward to the 2016 season. Well done
boys!

Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

Back row: Coaching Assistant Brett Lindsey, Head Coach Timm Haskins, Connor Travis, Dom Herrling, Jackson Becotte,
Kyle Elie, Memphis Patterson, Deigo Jimenez, Jack Kelly, Aiden Lynch, Coach Kevin Poloquin, Coach Scott Ketelaar,
Coaching Assistant Owen Haskins. Second row: Coach Bill Barry, Coach Jeff Barry, Jesse Killion, Jace Perry, Logan
Dumont, Bradley Sprague, Noah Landry, Jakub Fredette, Keegan Rathje, Zach James, Coaching Assistant Liam Haskins.
Third row: Russell Leonard, Dylan McCarthy, Peter Hemmerdinger, Nolan Monette, Kyle Becotte,
Mason Diggy Ketelaar, Adrian Villanueva. Front row: Anthony Smith, Bobby Ayotte, Nick Carbone,
Nathan Maslanek, Michael Harrington.

submitted by Cheryl Benson

On Nov. 1 at Stellos Stadium in Nashua, the
fifth grade Pelham Razorbacks were victorious
over the Concord Capitols and were awarded their
second NH State Championship trophy in as many
years after completing back-to-back undefeated
seasons. The coaches and families could not be
more proud of these young gentlemen: Carter
Accomando, Jacob Albert, Chase Amaral, Jakob

Baker, Matt Benson, Aaron Bistany, Kyle Bowlan,

Michael Brodeur, Jacob Caron, Alex Carroll,
Jake Cawthron, Cam Clermont, Cam Cote, Ethan
Demmons, Mason DiDomenico, Peter Gamache,
Cayden Garrett, Brandon Kenney, Ricky Lacoss,
Ryan Lynde, Cesar Martinez, Colby Meehan,
Derek Muise, Ethan Pater, Aiden Patten, Nick
Ravaris, Colin Roark, Matthew Santosuosso, Jake
Travis, and Trip Williams.

Windham-Pelham Heads to San Francisco for NFL Flag Football

The U14 Red Storm werent shabby either.
They soared to a 3-1 record to take home the
championship and even showed off their clutch

genes with a touchdown in the waning minutes

of a scoreless, championship game. The boys
defense and offense was cooking the entire
series and it didnt slow down
at any point. Colby Shawver,
Corey Eyring, Trevor DeMinico,
Nathan Binette, Henry Monterio,
Joshua Gannon, Adam DuFault
and Thalan Berger ran their
opponents ragged and cemented
their spot on the plane headed
for San Francisco a week before
the Super Bowl.
These games arent for the
faint of heart, even if its with
flags instead of tackles. It still
takes the same effort, heart,
blood, and sweat as any other
sport. These young men have
done what dozens of teams
have failed to do all around the
country, and now they get to
meet the professionals of the
sport and bask in the warm,
California weather.
The U10 boys smile after their championship game.
Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
with such an enticing prize on the line. Bobby
The National Football Association hosts a flag
Canaway, Justice Casado, Bryce Goulet, Dominic
football program every year in eight different
Martino, Jacob Micciche, Josh Sweeney, Cody
Szymansky, and Aiden Williams each brought
regions of the country. Windham and Pelham
their unique set of talents to the field and fully
boys from U14 and U10 participated in the New
deserve the honor of flying to California to
England region and put the pride of their towns
on their backs. The winner of each tournament
participate in the games there.
is headed to San Francisco to
meet professional athletes and
perform in the same stadium as
the NFL players. There is even
a likely chance that ESPN will
cover the games on national
television.
The U10 Red Storm team
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prowess by only allowing
three touchdowns over the
entire tournament. The team
was praised for its defensive
efforts, especially given the
incredible amount of talent
and competitiveness present
from every team. The team
featured eight athletes that
The U14 boys show off their championship footballs.
did not disappoint, especially

Pythons Select New Baseball Coach

When asked about his general baseball
coaching philosophy Coach Morin replied,
The key areas well focus on are pitching,
defense, and the fundamentals such as our
pitchers holding runners on and aggressive
base running. Morin graduated from Pelham
High in 2009. While attending Pelham High he
played baseball, football, and basketball for the
Pythons. Morin grew up here in Pelham and
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Joe Morin, Jr.,
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Morin played baseball for four years at Daniel

Webster College. He graduated with a degree in
sports management earlier this year. He resides
in Pelham with his family, Joe Morin Sr., who has
coached the Pelham Memorial School basketball
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brother Clayton, whos pursuing a masters degree
at SNHU; and his sister Shannon, a junior at
Pelham High.
AD Todd Kress is still looking to fill positions for
three other spring sports, both lacrosse teams and
spring track.

Staff photo by Mike Bourk

by Mike Bourk
Pelham High School Athletic Director Todd
Kress recently announced that Joe Morin, Jr. will
be the new varsity baseball coach for the Pythons
this spring. Coach Morin has been an assistant
coach in the PHS softball program for the past
several years. Todd Kress spoke briefly about
Coach Morin at the PHS Falls Sports Awards night,
Joes great; were glad to keep him in our athletic
department here at Pelham as he moves from the
softball to the baseball program.

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Late Game Momentum cant Pull Windham
Past St. Thomas Aquinas in Championship

Pelham~WindhamSports
Shane Lafond (#34) tackles a running back.

WHSs Victor Pizzotti (#20) protects the ball

before a first-down rush.

Windhams Ben Emrick (#21) searches for a receiver

the game away, but the pass was intercepted and
St. Thomas would run out the clock. Windham
would fall 6-10.
Still, the stellar semi-final victory over Kennett
that put Windham into the championship game
should not be forgotten. It was a battle between
two great teams, desperate to get to that final step
that was the championship round. Immediately,

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(#87). Adamson made two catches, back to back,

for huge gain to start Windhams drive. The first
he caught after a quick curl got him open, and
he positioned himself just out of reach of two
defenders. Then he snagged a 20-yard pass and
rode it into the end zone and even converted on
the two-point attempt as well, giving Windham
a comfortable 14-6 lead. Kennett would quickly
drive the ball down the field, but thanks to
some quick hitting by Shea and Pizzotti Kennett
couldnt get into the end zone. On one final
attempt before halftime the Kennett quarterback
lost the ball, and Lafond grabbed the fumble with
less than 15 seconds left in the half. His quick
Ben Emrick (#21) gives Windham
reflexes likely prevented a touchdown and forced
a huge gain after an interception.
Kennett to start all over once the second half
began.
At halftime the Division II Spirit Plaque
was awarded to the Windham cheerleaders
for their amazing work this year. Their hard
work and dedication to their craft gave
them the confidence and skills to perform
in their tournament at the highest level and
edged out Plymouth and Pelham for the
championship with a final score of 95.6.
Perhaps seeing their peers take home the
Spirit Plaque lit a desire for a championship
of their own in the Windham boys because
they came into the second half red-hot.
Their defense was firing on all cylinders
and didnt let Kennett budge. The Kennett
Kyle Adamson (#87) crushes a rusher with a hard tackle.
offense was looking uncomfortable as
they faced the ferocious Jaguar
defense. The fourth quarter would
be the final dagger in Kennetts
title hopes as Pizzotti ran in for
another touchdown and then Emrick
grabbed an interception and ran for
70 yards. Lafond would score soon
after and Windham had a sizeable
28-6 lead. Kennett would score
one last time, but the damage had
already been done, and Windham
would win 28-12.
Unfortunately, that big semi-final
win against Kennett wasnt enough
Victor Pizzotti (#20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown.
to lead Windham past St. Thomas
Aquinas in the championship game.
as the game started, the crowd could feel the
Its heartbreaking to lose in the
playoff atmosphere emanating off of the athletes.
final round, but it must be noted that the rest of
Hits were harder, runs were faster, and words
the season and postseason was highly enjoyable
were sharper. Windham had possession first
for all the fans. Many live with a championshipand burned the clock with short runs and quick
or-bust mentality, but it doesnt have to be this
play-action passes. Matt Shea (#24) and Shane
way. These are fantastic, talented young men
Lafond (#34) grabbed a pair of first downs before
performing at an incredible level every week,
Victor Pizzotti (#20) continued his postseason
and Windham fans can sleep well knowing that
dominance with a short rush into the end zone
their boys gave their bodies and their hearts to
to give Windham a 6-0 lead. Kennett managed
entertain. They may have fallen short of their own
to grab a touchdown of their own just before the
expectations, but they have succeeded in the eyes
quarter ended, making the score 6-6.
of their families.
The second quarter was all about Kyle Adamson
Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
St. Thomas Aquinas and Windham High
School would face off in the championship
round of the NHIAA Division II Football
Tournament and, as expected, it would go down
to the wire. Windham had cruised through
the playoffs, putting up impressive numbers all
postseason long, but St. Thomas had tallied the
most points in the tournament. Neither team
could take a possession off if they wanted to
leave with the title.
The Jaguars appeared rattled to start the game,
fumbling the ball on four different possessions.
Windham managed to recover most of them,
but a few slipped by giving St. Thomas scoring
opportunities. Fortunately, Windhams defense
remained top notch and refused to let the
opposing offense get any space. Midway
through the quarter Windham would punt,
but the hike to the punter would soar
overhead and head into the end zone where
St. Thomas would snatch it up, scoring the
first points of the match. The 7-0 deficit only
further flustered the young men in white, and
they would continue to fumble and turn the
ball over, but the defense prevented any more
damage from being done.
Windham regained their composure in
the second quarter and utilized their strong
rushing game to push down the field. Matt
Shea (#24) and Victor Pizzotti (#20) grabbed
a pair of first downs, but the St. Thomas
defense was locked in as well. The half
would end without any significant gains by
either side, and Windham would have to look
for their comeback in the second half.
Ben Emrick (#21) would be the white
light for Windham in the third quarter.
After so much time had been stalled
away by both teams slow advances,
Emrick made off with a huge run into the
red zone to give them a chance in the
fourth quarter for a touchdown. Pizzotti
finished off the run with a nine-yard rush
at the start of the fourth quarter to give
Windham six points, but the two-point
conversion attempt would be stolen,
making the equalizer fall short. Now
down 6-7, Windham was in a mad dash
to get the ball back before St. Thomas
could do any more damage. Eventually
St. Thomas would be forced to kick a
field goal that was successful, but there
was only one and a half minutes for
Windham to get a scoring opportunity. They
took the challenge to heart and raced down the
field. They would make it into potential scoring
territory with only 17 seconds left to go and likely
had enough time for one play since there were
no more timeouts left. They opted for a passing
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by Mike Bourk
Last week Pelham High Schools fall athletic awards were presented. Athletic
Director Todd Kress was very proud to have a record-high 238 athletes participate in
fall sports this season.
The following athletes received awards: for girls soccer the winners were Olivia
Gagnon - Most Improved Player, Morgan Walsh - Offensive MVP, and Brianna Trudel
Defensive MVP. The winners for volleyball were Sara Fisher Coaches Award,
Amanda Olson Python Pride Award, and Cassie Apkarian Outstanding Offensive
Player. In boys cross country the awards went to Alan Vallante MVP, Colin Soucy
Coaches Award, and John Msaddi Rookie Award. For the boys soccer team
there were three Coaches Awards: Johnny Granfield, Matt Droulet, and Griphen
Avina.
The girls cross country awards went to Caroline Joncas Rookie of the Year,
Shaylyn Harrington MVP, and Rachel Romeo Coaches Award. In Field Hockey
awards went to Emily Bevins MVP, Abigail Joncas Leadership Award, and Sarah
Ratcliff - Unsung Hero. For the football team Ryan Demers MVP, Trevor Gagnon
Leadership Award, and John Ouellette Coaches Award. The award winners
for the cheer team were Makenna Tucci Coachs Award, Hannah Falle Most
Improved, and Nicole Carrigan Unsung Hero. For the golf team awards went to
Ian Morgenstern Best Newcomer, Adam Hinsman Dedication Award, and Kyle
Suprenant Best Scoring Average.
The titles of the awards vary from sport to sport as each individual sports head
coach picks the names of the awards presented. While the results were not in at the
time the awards were presented you can be sure volleyball coaches Jen Nugent and
Jacqui Perry were quite pleased to learn their teams combined 3.66 Grade Point
Average turned out to be the highest GPA in the state for any fall sports team in any
division. Congratulations to all student-athletes who participated in fall sports this
season.