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Volume 28 Number 37 March 24, 2017 16 Pages

Benson Park Overtaken by Creative Characters

by David S. Morin
Some Vikings, a crocodile, a giant piece of pizza and a group of
party animals were just a few of the sleds that took over Benson Park for
the Mals Pals Cool Runners Cardboard Sled Race on March 18.
The teams and a few helpers created unique sleds from cardboard
boxes, paint and a lot of duct tape and tested how they worked on a
snowy hill at the annual sled race.
A variety of handmade sleds lined up at the top of Bensons Sled Hill
before the race and were judged in categories, such as Best Theme and
Most Creative.
The sled race hosted by Mals Pals has taken place for the past few
years. Organizer Jeremy Griffus said they had to cancel the race earlier
in the year because of snow and weather conditions. On this day
warm temperatures, bright sun and plenty of snow made for a perfect
day for the race.
Many spectators lined the edge of the course located across from the
9/11 Memorial in the park.
The fastest sled was the iPhone piloted by Racheal Stevens
completing the run in six seconds. She built her sled in the design as
the popular Apple iPhone.
Photos by David S. Morin

Viking Ship Team, front to back, Jaxon Salmon, 4, Shadelyn Mitchell, 2, and Tosha Mitchell, 9. Tosha Mitchell, 9, Shadelyn Mitchell, 2, and Jaxon Salmon, 4, are
veterans of the race competing in past races. The three captained the
Viking Boat. Each dressed in Viking horns, fur coats and weapons.
The Vikings sailed into third place in the youth category race with a time of 6.7
seconds and were awarded the most creative trophy.
Caleb LeBlone, 11, dressed as a croc hunter, rode down the hill in a sled shaped
like a big, 8-foot crocodile.
Coming down the hill was a little tough for several of the competitors as they lost
control of their sleds, several rolling over or crashing off the track. Spectators would
help the sledders get back on the track and back into the race to cross the finish line.
Winners in the Best Theme Youth Category were first place iPhone, second place
Mystery Machine and third place Red Sox Rocket Ship. The Best Theme Adult
Category sled went to Bensons Party Animals.
Winners in the Most Creative Youth Category were first place Viking Boat, second
place Ice Racer and third place Cheetah Racer. The adult category for Most Creative
went to Pizza The Hot.
Race winners in the youth category were first place iPhone with a time of six
seconds, second place Barbie Dream House with a time of 6.03 seconds and third
place went to Viking Boat with a time of 6.7 seconds.
Race winners in the adult category first place went to Pizza the Hot and a second
place finish went to Bensons Party Animals.
Cheetah Racer Team - Amelia Moffroid, 8. Crocodile Team - Caleb Leblone

Are You Ready for Another Light on Lowell Road?

by Len Lathrop
Remember last fall when the Planning
Committee sent a list of traffic issues to the
Hudson Selectmen, then on Oct. 3 the Board
of Selectmen voted in favor of installing a
traffic light at the intersection using the Lowell
Road Corridor Fund. This past week, the
bid was awarded to McFarland Johnson of
Concord, N.H., for engineering services for
$18,908.87; they were the lowest of the three
bids submitted.
Wondering just where the light will
be? Think Pelham Road and Lowell Road.
During the presentation to the board, Town
Engineer Elvis Dhima, P.E. answered a range
of questions mentioning that the current light
at Nottingham Plaza will work in conjunction
with the new lights. Dhima spoke to a
delayed turn measurement for cars making
a right hand turn to allow them out while
stopping Lowell Road traffic.
This project will be funded from a
Corridor Account No. 2070-000-090 which
has a balance of $195,457.13. Corridor
accounts are fees collected from builders and
developers as they build projects which create
a traffic impact on town roads.
These engineering services include
assessment of the existing Right of Way and
pavement, assessment of the traffic counts
completed in January 2017, attend one public
meeting, if necessary. Coordination with
NHDOT and applicable stakeholders, prepare
all permitting documents and acquire all
permits required for construction (fees to be
paid by the town). Prepare complete design,
construction plans and cost estimates. Prepare
construction bid documents using town forms.
The other two bidders submitted bids at
$34,965.50 and $23,850.

How Your Town Voted

Hudson Article 6: Construction of New Fire Station
Yes 1258 No 1214 Passed
School District - Total Ballots Cast - 2529
School Board - 2 for 3 Years
Article 2: Custodian/Electricians/Maintenance/
HVAC Technicians Contract
Town - Total Ballots Cast - 2534 Article 7: Operating Budget Malcolm Price 1016* Yes 1626 No 845 Passed
Selectman - 1 for 3 Years Yes 1445 No 970 Passed Margaret Huard 720 Article 3: Leadership Team Contract
David S. Morin 1250* Article 8: Sewer Fund Operating Budget Stacy Milbouer 1292* Yes 1276 No 1181 Passed
Christopher D. Cleaver 238 Yes 1364 No 1042 Passed Gary Gasdia (write-in) Article 4: Alvirne Gym & Library Roof
Richard Maddox 660 Article 9: Water Fund Operating Budget 678 Replacement
Town Clerk/Tax Collector - 1 for 3 Years Yes 1400 No 997 Passed School Moderator - 1 for 3 Years Yes 2198 No 283 Passed
Patti Barry 2073* Article 10: Police Employees Association Contract Paul Inderbitzen 2064* Article 5: Add Funds to School Renovation
Budget Committee - 3 for 3 Years Yes 1626 No 847 Passed Capital Reserve Fund
Joe Fernald (write-in) 157* Article 11: Highway Department Staff photo by Len Lathrop Yes 2070 No 437 Passed
Lori Robichaux Pagan (write-in) 55* Contract
Shawn Murray (write-in) 32* Yes 1597 No 858 Passed Litchfield
Dan Eagan (write-in) 11 Article 12: Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Budget Committee - 1 for 1 Year Wage & Benefit Increase Town
Joe Fernald 597 Yes 1505 No 954 Town Clerk/Tax Collector - 1 for 3 Years
Shawn Murray 1275* Passed Theresa L. Briand 1090*
Cemetery Trustee - 1 for 3 Years Article 13: Full Time Library Selectmen - 2 for 3 Years
David J. Alukonis 1931* Employees Wage & Benefit Increase Brent T. Lemire 907*
Code of Ethics - 2 for 3 Years Yes 1475 No 973 Kurt Schaefer 919*
Jared Stevens 1453* Passed Budget Committee - 3 for 3 Years
Todd Terrien 1414* Article 14: Ambulance Replacement Keri B. Douglas 895*
Code of Ethics - 1 for 2 Years Yes 1822 No 623 Cory Izbicki 824*
Samantha Bergeron (write-in) 45* Passed Andrew Cutter (write-in) 87*
Library Trustee - 2 for 3 Years Article 15: Funding 3 Capital Reserve Budget Committee - 1 for 1 Year
Kara E. Roy 1269* Funds from Unassigned Fund Balance Jim Spotts (write-in) 106*
Barbara A. Blue 1070* Yes 1692 No 727 Cemetery Trustee - 1 for 3 Years
Steven Middlemiss 857 Passed Jody L. Fraser 1017*
Trustee of the Trust Fund - 1 for 3 Years Article 16: Create Capital Reserve Trustee of Trust Funds - 1 for 3 Years
Two year old Cade Cabing helps his mother John J. Poulos, Jr. 979*
Harry Schibanoff 1835* Fund for Library Improvements put her ballots in the voting machine. Library Trustee - 2 for 3 Years
*Elected Yes 1567 No 875
Warrant Articles Passed Peggy Drew 913*
Article 2: Zoning Amendment 1 (Terminology) Article 17: Discontinue Old Capital Reserve School District Clerk - 1 for 3 Years Christine L. McKim 876*
Yes 1857 No 426 Passed Funds Patti Barry 2070* *Elected
Article 3: Zoning Amendment 2 (Building Height) Yes 2048 No 339 Passed School Treasurer - 1 for 3 Years Warrant Articles
Yes 1627 No 684 Passed Article 18: All Veterans Tax Credit David Kelley 846 Article 2: Accessory Dwelling Units
Article 4: Zoning Amendment 3 (Signs) Yes 2076 No 338 Passed Cecile Nichols 1129* Yes 946 No 269 Passed
Yes 1627 No 755 Passed Article 19: Establishment of Benson Park User *Elected Article 3: Telecommunications Facilities
Article 5: Zoning Amendment 4 (Accessory Fees Warrant Articles Yes 927 No 293 Passed
Living Units) Yes 853 No 1581 Failed Article 1: Operating Budget
Yes 1666 No 584 Passed Yes 1400 No 941 Passed continue to page 7 - How Your Town Voted
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Hudson Senior News

by Lori A. Bowen, Hudson you will join us at 11:30 a.m.
Senior Services Coordinator Please RSVP by April 4 at
Hello Friends! 578-3929 or stop by to sign
Well spring is coming, I up today.
know we have a lot of snow John, our technology guru,
out there right now, but is moving back to morning
that is just so we can keep appointments! He will be

Accolades snowshoeing a little longer!

Before you know it we will
start our walking group up
here on Thursdays from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. to help you
solve all your technology
again and we will be hitting questions. Please call 578-
Keene State College student Ashley Rollend of Litchfield performed
the trails at Benson Park! 3929 for an appointment
in Antigone, one of three Greek tragedies by Sophocles presented
We want to take a time, dont forget your
as a collaboration among three schools in the University System of
moment and thank all device!
New Hampshire. Keene State College, Plymouth State University
of our veterans and their Lucille has been hard
and University of New Hampshire each presented one play from
families. Thank you all at work organizing trips
whats considered the most famous of Greek trilogies, Sophocles The
for our freedom and your for the year, and she has
Oedipus Cycle. This Greek project gave students the opportunity
sacrifice. them booked all the way
to tour with their productions, view the work of their peers at each
New York Life Insurance into December right now.
campus, and offered audiences throughout New Hampshire the
will be joining us for a The Quilters presented Cory Trombley with a veterans quilt Please stop by and see her
opportunity to view The Oedipus Cycle, which tells three stories that
presentation on April on Wednesday or Thursday
deal with curses Oedipus brought upon his own house. Rollend is a
11 at 10:30 a.m. This 10:30 a.m. to sit and visit with the Hudson mornings from 9 to 11 a.m.
freshman writing major at Keene State where she was named to the
presentation will be about creating a Police Department. They will be in the She will be in the library. Trips are booking
Deans List. She has performed in theater productions at Campbell
financial strategy for extended care. It also Function Room; bring your questions and fast so make sure you reserve your spot to
High School where she graduated in 2016. She is the daughter of
will cover goals and how to minimize the concerns or just your ears to stay informed the one you want today!
Nicole and Kevin Rollend.
impact of long- term care on your loved about all the community concerns. We will be making Edible Bird Nests
Jana El-Sayed, a former B-Naturals and
ones. Steve Dube from the Hudson Fire again this year! We will be making them
graduate from Alvirne High School, competed
A huge thank you to Benes Konecny and Department stops by the first Tuesday of on Monday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. It is
in Tennessee for the National Country Music
Dick Leombruno for joining us this week each month. He brings information about $5 a nest, and they make wonderful spring
Associations Traditional Country singing
and bringing their music to the Senior Senior Concerns and Fire. Join us for this gifts!
competition this month. Jana won her age
Center. We enjoyed having you! Come roundtable discussion with Steve at 10:30 We are going to be featured on Petes
group, 17-20 years of age, defeating other state
back soon! a.m. Corner, a production of HCTV who happen
title holders. She performed Sweet Dreams
St. Joseph Meals on Wheel is presenting Our Quilting Group has been hard at to be our neighbors! Look for it coming
and Crazy by Patsy Cline. Jana is now getting
the short film Nine to soon on the HCTV website
ready to compete in the Miss New Hampshire
Ninety on April 18 at Courtesy photos or on cable on the HCTV
State Pageant in April at the Stockbridge Theater in Derry, hoping to
10:30 a.m. This film channels!
win the crown and move on to the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic
documents a family and Our friends at the Hudson
City.
how the oldest members, Police Department are holding
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo who are 90, are trying their annual Yard Sale to benefit
not to make an impact the Humane Society of Greater
on the rest of their family Nashua. The yard sale is April
who range in age from 29 and 30 at 5 Hudson Park Dr.
9 to 90. Lunch is being You can drop off donations at
offered after, so an RSVP the Senior Center and we will
is requested. You can save make sure they get there.

Scholarship your spot by calling 578-

3929 for the movie and
Calling all Pickleballers! We
are going to be heading back
lunch. outside once the weather gets
Applications Mark your calendars!
It isnt that far off but we
a little warmer! Be sure to
stop by and join the Seniors

Available from the

are going to have an Estate Pickleball Group so you can
Planning Educational play with us! Our Champion
Workshop on June Coach is coming back from

Kiwanis 13 at 10:30 a.m. The

information that will be
Benes Konecny and Dick Leombruno performing at the Center during the North Barn Presents book lessons! Contact the Barn
shared is current methods
of Hudson available to help manage
the burdens of Estate Planning. This
should be a very informative discussion
As part of its support for education, the Hudson Kiwanis so we hope you will join us! This is being
proudly administers scholarships for graduating high school presented by Citizens Bank.
seniors from the Hudson and Litchfield communities. Kiwanis On May 16 at 10:30 a.m. Joyce and Mr.
will award $5,000 for Campbell High students, and $10,000 R are going to be signing here at the Barn!
for graduating Alvirne High students. They sign music from the 30s, 40s and 50s.
Applications are now available for multiple scholarships. We hope you will join us for this fun show!
Specific information about requirements for the various We are offering a second chance to make
awards and application processes are detailed in the a canvas Button Tree! Sign up now and
applications, which are available at each schools Guidance mark your calendars for April 10 at 9:30
office. All applications are due May 1. a.m. Cost is $15 per canvas and dont
The Hudson Kiwanis is a non-profit organization whose forget to bring your favorite buttons!
mission is to better the life of children, one life at a time. We will be painting Wine Glasses on
Kiwanis sponsors Key Clubs, an extension of the Kiwanis April 24 at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $15, be sure
Service model, in both Hudson and Litchfield high schools, to RSVP at the Barn or call Lori at 578-
teaching over 100 students the fun and value of volunteerism. 3929.
For more information, visit www.hudsonkiwanis.org. Join us the last Tuesday of the month at
work on some projects for our community.
They are always looking for help, no
sewing experience required! If you can
wield an iron they need your help! Stop by
on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. to visit and learn how to quilt!
We will be making Fairy Gardens again
this year! We have a new idea in the
works, so stop by and see the sample then
sign up for May 22. Cost is $15 and we
will get started at 9:30 a.m. We hope you
will join us!
The Spring Special for our Community
Dining is going to be on April 20 and will
be a delicious meal of: Stuffed Chicken
Breast with Apple Cider Gravy, Maple
Roasted Sweet Potato, Sauted Spinach,
Raisin Bread and Blueberry Trifle. We hope
Florida soon so he is looking to
for more information!
Monday
Our Ping Pong Group on
afternoons is continuing to grow!
Stop by and play or just hang out with this
fun group! Mondays at 12 p.m. in the
Function Room.
Dont forget about all the fabulous
offerings we have here at the Barn to get
you moving and feeling great! Exercise
classes are offered every day Monday
through Thursday and there is something for
everyone!
Happy Birthday Madelynn!
There are so many things to do up here
at the Barn, so dont forget if you are in the
area stop by and say hello! Dont hesitate
to call Lori and see what is going on or to
sign up for an activity. She can be reached
at 578-3929.

HMS Celebrates the Future with the ELC

submitted by Hudson School District
The Early Learning Center staff presenting
balloons to Hudson Memorial School in
celebration of its 50th year. Along with the
presentation of 50 balloons, the students and
staff at Hudson Memorial School also received
a congratulatory card from each teacher at the
ELC and notes from the kindergarten students
about what they want to learn about when they
come to Hudson Memorial School. On Friday,
the eighth grade students will be visiting ELC to
talk with the first
grade students

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Remember Hudson When ...

World War II Honor Roll and War Memorial
by Ruth Parker
Soon after the attack on Pearl
Harbor in December 1941 the
registration of young men for the
draft was begun by the Draft Board of
Exeter, N.H. Registration of Hudson
men was held in February 1942 in
the lower room of the Hills Memorial
Library. Males between 18 and 45
were registered and classified. The
total population of our town was
then about 3,400.
Members of the American Legion
Post 48 constructed an honor roll (on
the east side near Library Street) of
Library Park in 1942. As individual
men and women entered the service
their name was added to the honor
roll. As the number of servicemen
increased the initial honor roll board
World War II Honor Roll 1943 at Library Park
became filled and was replaced by
a larger one. The Post Commander,
Webster W. White, and a committee
of three members, Robert Pratt,
Chairman, Paul Buxton and Harold
Farnum with cooperation of the
Town Clerk were responsible for
the posting of names. The earliest
photo shown here is that of the
World War II honor roll with some
368 +/- names as listed in the Town
Report for the year ending Jan. 31,
1944. After the hostilities ended
in 1945 this honor roll remained
in place on Library Park. Just how
long it remained, I am not sure.
After it was removed there was no
War Memorial for veterans of World
War II or any subsequent wars or
conflicts until August 1991 when the
American Legion erected the present
War Memorial.
The Hudson Veterans War War Memorial at Library Park c. 2016

Memorial is in honor of all who
have honorably served in our
armed forces, both living and deceased, during
all conflicts of our great nation. This project was
started in 1989 and authorized by the veterans
Hey,
Monument Company was contracted for the
stones and artwork. Employees of the Hudson
Public Works Department volunteered services
for the groundwork; concrete was provided by

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group in early 1990. Past Post Commander Billy
Mitchell promoted the original concept, which
was further refined by other post members. As
with most projects of this magnitude, help from
many sources were needed. James Arsenault
designed the center of the monument; Hudson
Brox Industries and Hudson Paving Company
formed the foundation. The completed memorial
was dedicated Sunday, Aug. 18, 1991, as part of
Hudsons Old Home Days. Both photos are from
the collection of the Historical Society.

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submitted by Gary Gasdia
Thank you to everyone who came out this
past Saturday to support Cub Scout Pack 20
at its second annual Spaghetti Dinner. We

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also would like to thank those in Pack 20
and Boy Scout Troop 20 who volunteered to
make this night a success.
We had nearly 100 people come to the
dinner, and with the funds raised we will be
able to upgrade some of older equipment.
The Spaghetti Dinner was complete with
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Red Sox Home opener
good food and fun for the kids including a
bottle flip table, board games and a take-
home wooden sailboat project. The most
fun was had when one of our guests bought
a Gorilla Sized row of 50/50 raffle tickets
at Fenway Park on April 3.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop

and was greeted by a group of Cub Scouts

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor
Success in Changing the Conversation Christopher Cleaver and wish them both well and hope they will continue to seek and
serve the community. I had the honor and privilege to work for and serve the residents of
I want to thank every person who took the time last week to write my name on the ballot Hudson for many years. That is how I will continue to see my service to you all. Again,
for a position on the Hudson School Board. I would also like to thank all of the people who
helped my campaign in various ways. I am truly honored and humbled by your support.
Thank You.
Whopping
David Morin, Hudson
I would like to congratulate Stacy Milbouer and Malcolm Price for winning the election.
I know they both will keep the focus on making the Hudson School district better. I would Cost of
also like to thank Peggy Huard for running a good campaign. Grassroots Local Election Voter Turnout
This campaign was about more than just winning a seat on the School Board; it was
about changing the conversation. Today, when people talk about education in Hudson, I Questionnaire, Hudson Prom
am hearing more conversations about a long-term strategy to improve our schools, ways to On Thursday, March 16, 2017, the town of Hudson, N.H., held a local election for
influence the curriculum for the better and most importantly, the kids. the school and town (postponed from Tuesday, March 14 due to a blizzard). Only 2,534 Prom season is coming
Sometimes in life, winning isnt about how you finish in the race or the trophy you win. voters out of 18,200 turned out to vote and made decisions for the rest of the town that up. All of the seniors and the
Its about something bigger. While I didnt win the seat and am proud that I received nearly will increase our Real Estate taxes! This turnout falls in the range of typical voter turnout underclassmen lucky enough to
700 write-in votes, I am most proud of the fact that we were able to change the conversation in the past 10 years from between 2,341 to 3,754. In order to better understand why voter get invited are saving up their
and on Thursday people came to the polls and voted to invest in our kids future. turnout is so low, I am reaching out to the taxpayers of Hudson with this short little survey. pennies for the cost of prom.
Please e-mail me your response back to Hudson_liberty @yahoo.com or call me at 603-578- For girls, of course, the price is
Gary Gasdia, Hudson
9346 if you would like to participate. way more expensive than for the
Name/Address: guys. We have to buy the dress,
Hudson Highway Department Thanks Supporters Are you aware that the local election directly aects the amount of your Real Estate Taxes? shoes, tanning membership, gym
Are you happy with the amount of Real Estate taxes you have been charged over the past 5 membership; a lot of girls even pay
On behalf of the Hudson Highway Department, AFSCME Local 1801, I would like to to have someone do their hair and
thank voters for their support in the recent elections. Thanks, also, to the area businesses years? Please provide Real Estate tax amounts from the past five years.
How many registered voters are in your household? makeup on the big day. Men have
and Town Ocials that have provided ongoing support and feedback to the Highway to pay for a suit or a tux, shoes,
Department as we strive to do all we can to serve the people of Hudson and maintain How many of these registered voters voted in the election on March 16, 2017?
Please provide a separate response for each registered voter: gym membership, and supposedly
this great community. Furthermore, we wish to express our appreciation to those who a corsage. Both parties may go half
volunteered locations to place our signs. Best wishes to all for success in 2017! What process do you use to make your decisions? Is your decision emotionally based or
fact based? and half on a limo.
Derek Desrochers, Chairman, AFSCME Local 1801, Hudson Highway Department If you did not vote on March 16, 2017, please tell me why.
Did you know there was an election scheduled for March 14, 2017? Had you been made
aware of the change in date to March 16, 2017? How did you hear about the date change?
Reliving the Past
Peggy Huard, Hudson
The Republican Party had eight years to plan or Repeal and Replace Obamacare.
Where is their plan? Why didnt they introduce it so we could have the debate were having
now? Postponement of Hudson Town Election All About
Why didnt the leadership work on rounding up votes? Instead, they wasted their time
and our money with 50 symbolic votes to repeal the ACA.
In the 2014 election the Republicans said Vote for us, and watch how we govern. Were
was a Safety Issue
I would like to thank those who came out on March 16 to vote in the Town and School
ME
watching and were appalled. Were also appalled at the lack of unity in the Republican Elections and to congratulate them for their perseverance. I sincerely hope that everyone
Party. John McCain and Lindsay Graham, shut up. Sen. McCain, your lousy campaign in Although all the girls who work
who wanted to vote was able to at the postponed session either by your presence or by
2008 gave us the most incompetent president we ever had. Lindsay Graham, what made at Market Basket may be excited
Absentee Ballot. We did our best to notify the public of the change.
you an expert on everything? If you have something wise to say, talk to the president, and and constantly chirping about
The decision to postpone the election from Tuesday the 14th to the 16th was not made
not in a 39 second sound bit. who is going with who and whos
lightly. With the impending storm, the safety of the public and poll workers was the
wearing what, Im proposing an
John B. Heroux, Litchfield paramount reason for making that decision. We have held elections during snowy days but
alternative option. I went to prom
I do not recall voting during a blizzard as we had Tuesday. Many of my fellow moderators
and it wasnt that fun. Everyone is
agonized over the safety issue in their respective towns and whether too many voters would
dancing awkwardly on each other.
Support for Three Year Contract Appreciated stay away. We feel that we have the authority, under the RSAs to postpone for weather
Everyone is, or should be, sober.
emergencies. Many municipal attorneys also advised that the moderators could invoke RSA
On behalf of the Hudson School District Leadership Team, we would like to thank you There is always the drama between
40:4 and we felt that we made the right decision. For most of us, it was a safety issue.
for voting to support our three-year contract. We deeply appreciate your recognition of the friends and dates.
There are those who would disagree with the laws interpretation. There appears be some
hard work and dedication of our membership and look forward to a productive future of To be honest I didnt think
discrepancies between sections of the law, which should be addressed at the Legislative
working with your students. prom was worth it. I spent a ton
level. Hopefully, a review of the election laws will provide clarity to all of us, both in state
of money on one night. Im not
Dan Wells, President, on behalf of AFSCME Council 93, Local 1906, Hudson government and at the Local level.
even really friends with anyone I
Paul Inderbitzen, Town and School Moderator, Hudson went to high school with anyways.
Thank You Hudson Residents I barely remember prom and I
was sober. Clearly its not a night
I would like to thank all those who came out to vote in Hudsons annual elections. I Alvirne Alumnus Needs Your Help that you will always remember. I
extend my deep appreciation to those who elected me as a member of the Board of did a quick Google search and
I am writing to let you know about a classmate of ours, Daniel Bedard (Alvirne, Class of
Selectmen. I consider this to be a great honor. I also want to thank Richard Maddox and the average American family is
1990), recently being diagnosed with Glioblastoma (brain cancer).
Here is a summary from his Caring Bridge page (https://www. expected to spend over $1,000 on
caringbridge.org/visit/danbedard). prom this year. Thats ridiculous

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On Jan. 25, Dan went to the hospital after having a few days of to spend that much money on a
headaches and not feeling well. He thought he was going in to be few hours for one evening. The

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treated for the flu. Later that night he was rushed by helicopter to question you promgoers need to
Massachusetts General Hospital after a CT scan revealed a brain ask yourself is $1,000 really worth
tumor. Dan spent the next few days undergoing testing in the it for a night that in five or 10 years
Massachusetts General Neurology ICU. On Friday, Jan. 27, Dan from now will seem like a waste?
had surgery to permanently place a shunt on each side in the back Do something else fun with your
of his head to help reduce the swelling and drain the fluid into his friends that will cost less money.
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Trust-worthy, knowledgeable, experienced Thursday, Feb. 2, Dan was diagnosed with a grade 4 Glioblastoma, What you could do with that
We, as a family, have had 25 years experience with working with Mike doing our the most aggressive form of brain cancer. $1,000 is skip prom and have a
income tax. He is thorough in all he does and his work ethics is impeccable. Dealing Sadly, this awful disease is working way too quickly on Danny super fun freshman year in college.
and he has recently moved into the Hospice House in Merrimack Or you could be responsible and
with him all those years should prove how we trust him doing our taxes and helping put that money towards your
for his care.
us with difficult questions. Joanne W., January 21, 2017 The costs to keep up the excellent level of care that he deserves are education, invest it, or even use
quite high, and his coworkers are hosting an upcoming fundraiser to it towards an apartment instead
Excellent & Realiable Accounting Professional!!! help oset the expenses. of living on campus to lessen that
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and personal taxes. We were very happy with Mike's services. Mike is very profes- April 3 from 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and can be reserved As always, e-mail your
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Your Hometown Community Calendar
Sundays, Now thru April 9
The Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson will be
open from 1 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays thru April 5
The Rodgers Memorial Library is offering a
new program, Geopolitics in Todays World. The
purpose of this program is to bring awareness of
how geography and economics have an influence
on politics and on the relations between nations.
The sources of the information are obtained from
world-wide think-tanks, and established world-
wide geopolitical websites. The presentations
are scheduled on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library. Presenter
John Penasack has been facilitating the popular
Geopolitics and Conflicts program for the Rivier
Institute for Senior Education and will now be
bringing this related program to the library. Anyone
interested in this topic is encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is requested so adequate materials
can be prepared. Walk-ins welcome. Go to rmlnh.
org/events to register or call 886-6030.
Sunday, March 26
2 6th Conrmation Service, 10 a.m., Litchfield
Community Church, 259 Charles Bancroft
Hwy.
Monday, March 27
2 7th Afternoon Group Singing. Do you enjoy
caroling, songs around the campfire or
singing hymns with your congregation? If
you do, then group singing is for you! You
dont have to have any talent, just enthusiasm for
singing with others; no one will be listening to you
alone when the group raises its voice in song. We
will have copies of the group singing songbook
Rise Up Singing available; bring your own copy if
you have one. The book has guitar chords with the
songs and instruments are welcome There has been
a lot of attention in the press lately to recent studies
that suggest that singing boosts your immune
system. Another study found it more effective
than brain games for keeping your memory sharp.
Come get happy and healthy with us as we sing
together on the fourth Monday of every month from
1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library.
This is a drop-in program come in at any time.
Tuesday, March 28
28th Treasures from the Isles of Shoals: How
New Archaeology Is Changing Old History.
Three hundred thousand artifacts have
been unearthed on Smuttynose Island dating
back 6,000 years. J. Dennis Robinson, a longtime
Read Across America Week at GMS
submitted by Fourth Grade Students Zachary Hannah,
Katharine Niswander and Leah Bowen
Griffin Memorial School held its annual Read
Across America Week March 6-10. There were many
fun activities planned, the favorites being the dress-
up days, which were based on Dr. Seuss books. On
Monday it was Crazy Hat Day, based on The Cat
in the Hat. On Tuesday it was Pajama Day, based
on the book I am Not Going to get up Today! On
Wednesday it was Wacky Wednesday, from the book
Wacky Wednesday. On Thursday it was School
Color Day based on the book Hooray for Diffendoofer
Day. On Friday it was Multi-Color Day, based on
the book My Many Colored Days. Other activities
enjoyed during this week were schoolwide-reading
in the hallway, teachers swapping classrooms to read
to other students, students reading and working with
younger students as buddies, and daily Seuss trivia
questions. Students enjoyed sharing their love of
reading with their teachers and classmates.
Fourth grader Damian Derkrikorian, on Wacky Wednesday
Smuttynose steward and author of Mystery on
the Isles of Shoals, explores these treasures and
the truth behind the legends of Gosport Harbor in
this colorful show-and-tell presentation. This free
class is funded by the New Hampshire Humanities
and will be held at the Aaron Cutler Library in
Litchfield at 7 p.m. Call the circulation desk for
any questions that you may have at 424-4044.
Thursday, March 30
30th Learn about Inammation (rescheduled
from last month). Dr. Ernest Caldwell,
D.C. presents a program about
inflammation in your body. Inflammation
is the process the body goes through, in order to
heal from a physical injury or an infection. This
presentation will educate you so that you can
tell if an area of your body is truly inflamed or
not, and what to do about it in order to enhance
your healing. Rodgers Memorial Library. Two
presentations offered, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, March 31
31st Peeps Show. Get on your thinking
caps and break out the craft supplies. In
April the Rodgers Memorial Library will be
hosting a Peeps Show with dioramas from
literature and films, adult or children, featuring
marshmallow peeps. Peeps puns are highly
encouraged. Dioramas must be no more than 24
inches wide to fit on our display shelves. There
will be a prize for the favorite diorama, the earlier
you bring in your diorama, the more time you have
to gather votes. Vote for a favorite diorama each
time you visit the library in April. Today is the last
day entries will be accepted, so get to work on this
fun project.
Stories of Women War Workers 1941-1945. In
honor of Womens History Month, learn about
the contributions of women to the war effort
both as workers in vital industries and members
of the armed services auxiliaries and support
organizations including, WACs, WAVEs, and Red
Cross. Presented by Hudson history enthusiast
Chet Michalak. 2 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial
Library.
Saturday, April 1
1st Governor Chris Sununu and New
Hampshire Adjutant General Bill Reddel
will host the fifth Vietnam Veterans
Welcome Home Ceremony at the Alvirne
High School gymnasium, 200 Derry Rd., in
Hudson. Commander Max Quayle of VFW Post
8641, Merrimack, will be the keynote speaker
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for the event. He will be joined by the states Thursdays, April 13, May 11 & June 8
congressional delegation. The ceremony begins at
11 a.m. and is open to the public.
1 3th Pager Turners is a middle school sixth
to eighth grade book group, meets the
second Thursday of every month from 2:30
Sunday, April 2
to 3:30 p.m. Students have a light snack,
2nd The Litcheld Historical Society is
sponsoring a Rabies Clinic today at Fur N
discuss the monthly book and participate in crafts
and activities. Students can take bus No. 3 from
Feathers, 273 Derry Road, Bldg. 2, from
Litchfield Middle School to the library. Call the
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Litchfield dogs can be
circulation desk with any questions at 424-4044.
registered at the Clinic. Cats and dogs from all
communities are welcome. Thursday, April 20
Saturday, April 8 20th Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, 5
to 8 p.m. at the Hills Memorial Building,
8th DCU Free Concert Series: Simona
Minns, Jazz Standards and Traditional
18 Library St., Hudson.
Lithuanian Music. Thanks to a generous Wednesday, April 26 or Friday, April 28
26th
grant from Digital Credit Union, the Rodgers The Aaron Cutler Library will be offering
Memorial Library will host a free concert series Genealogy and Family History Classes.
on the second Saturday of each month throughout These classes are for beginners as well as
2017. Concerts will begin at 2 p.m. Today, Simona the seasoned enthusiasts. Are you trying
Minns will perform songs from her native Lithuania to find a starting point, or are you interested in
playing the kankles, a traditional Lithuanian meeting others to swap ideas and resources. Topics
instrument. She is also an accomplished jazz will include where to start, best resources, family
singer and will be performing jazz standards along
with pianist Zahili Gonzalez Zamora. This concert
tree making, ancestory.com questions, success with
DNA testing, collecting verbal history, genealogy
is sponsored by the Charles Zylonis Trust. road trips, and more! Join us at the library at 7
p.m. on Wednesday or at 1 p.m. on Friday. Free
Sunday, April 9
and open to the public. Call the circulation desk
9th Friends of the Library Used Book Sale,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hills Memorial
with any questions at 424-4044.
Building, 18 Library St., Hudson.
Tuesday, April 11
11th Coyotes In Our Community: The Aaron Happenings Across
Cutler Memorial Library has invited Chris
Schadler, Wild Candid Ecologist and the
the River
New Hampshire and Vermont representative
of Project Coyote to speak at the Campbell High
Registration now open for the Greater Nashua
School. We have invited Chris back to Litchfield
Sprint Triathlon (Swim 0.March Bike 9.6/Run 3.1)
as growing concerns mount this winter over the
held at YMCA Camp Sargent, 141 Camp Sargent
healthy population of coyotes and fears about
Rd. in Merrimack on Sunday, June 11, starting at
coexistence in our neighborhoods. All community
9 a.m. The race will be timed using an ankle chip
members from Litchfield and all surrounding towns
which will be worn during the duration of the
are welcome in this engaging and educational
race. Timing mats will be located as racers enter
program. Coyotes are in our midst; lets have an
and exit the lake as well the entrances and exits
open community discussion about concerns and
of the transition area. Your results will show times
choices. The event starts at 7 p.m. and is free and
for each leg of the race and both transitions. All
open to the public. Call the circulation desk with
racers must be 14 years old before Dec. 31, 2017.
any questions at 424-4044.
(This triathlon is not a USAT Sanctioned Event.) To
Wednesday, April 12 register or for more information visit www.trireg.
12th Hudson Democratic Committee
meeting, 7 p.m., 2 Parker Dr., Hudson.
com/greater-nashua-triathlon.
Poetry Society Offers Statewide
Student Writing
Contest this Spring
submitted by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire
Students who like to write poetry will have another chance for statewide recognition this year. The
Poetry Society of New Hampshire, in partnership with the New Hampshire Council of Teachers of
English, is holding its annual poetry contest this spring. The contest is open to all young writers, in
grades 1-8 (Junior Division) and in grades 9-12 (Senior Division).
The winning poems from each division will be published in The Poets Touchstone, the nonprofit
organizations quarterly literary journal. Winners will receive a free copy of the publication. Both
competitions will be coordinated by published New Hampshire poets the junior contest by Barbara
Bald of Alton, and the senior contest by Stefanie King of New Durham. The deadline is April 30 this
should give teachers plenty of time to make assignments related to April as National Poetry Month.
Entrants may submit up to three typed poems, with two copies of each submission. Teachers are
encouraged to submit entries on behalf of their students as well. The first copy should appear without
any personal identification, and the second copy should have in the upper right-hand corner: students
name, home address, email address, schools name and address, and students grade in school. Each
entry must have a signed statement certifying that the poem is
original and has not been copied, in whole or in part, from any
other authors work.
Theme and style for submissions are open. Additional
guidelines and mailing directions appear on the PSNH website at
www.poetrysocietyofnewhampshire.org/contest.html.
For questions, please email: info@poetrysocietyofnewhampshire.
org.
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The Loaners Closet was started in 2003
Children when we saw the need, among the low-income
elderly and disabled individuals we serve, for
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inaKidFriendlyEnvironment The Closet, which started as a small collection
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Article 4: Dimensional Requirements John Regan 1036*
Yes 921 No 260 Passed School Board - 1 for 3 Years
Paula Izbicki 854*
Article 5: Operating Budget Liz MacDonald (write-in) 73
Yes 707 No 506 Passed School Board - 1 for 1 Year
Article 6: Full Time Police Officer John York 622*
Yes 839 No 407 Passed Liz McDonald (write-in) 345
Article 7: Road Improvement Projects Treasurer - 1 for 3 Years
Yes 710 No 520 Passed Lynn Baddeley 959*
Article 8: Second Year of Library Non-Union District Clerk - 1 for 3 Years
Wage Plan Implementation Lynn Baddeley (write-in) 8*
Yes 897 No 337 Passed Marcia Newell 3
Article 9: Library Earned Time Accrual Jason Gurrette 3
Expendable Trust Fund Warrant Articles
Yes 824 No 403 Passed Article 1: Operating Budget
Article 10: Town Earned Time Accrual Yes 657 No 597 Passed
Expendable Trust Fund Article 2: Collective Bargaining Agreement With
Yes 896 No 320 Passed Litchfield Education Association
Article 11: Human Services & Health Agencies Yes 722 No 539 Passed
Yes 815 No 428 Passed Article 3: Collective Bargaining Agreement with
Article 12: Fire Vehicle & Equipment Repair Litchfield Support Staff
Expendable Trust Fund Yes 759 No 492 Passed
Yes 692 No 554 Passed Article 4: Full Time Special Services Coordinator
Article 13: Architectural & Engineering Fees for Yes 605 No 638 Passed
New Fire Station Article 5: Purchase of Security Equipment and
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assures prospective customers of his attention to
detail; they are, therefore, better able to assist
the individual with their specific insurance needs.
agents that offers a combined 100-plus years of Finally, if a claim arises and there is difficulty or

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insurance experience, the French Agency offers delays, we will assist the insured until the claim is
to their clients a personal, diligent and hands-on resolved.
experience by meeting their needs via several As well as serving the local townspeople with

882-9532
insurance companies. We pride ourselves
with the level of personal service we offer our
clients, conveyed Rick French, who lives in the
community to whom his business serves.
With an emphasis on finding their clients the
best-fitting auto, home and business policies
available in the marketplace, French expounded
upon the products that the local business has
to offer: We offer our customers a wide variety
of insurance products that cover automobiles,
homes, mobile homes, other personal or business
property, motorcycles and recreational vehicles.
French Insurance deals with a variety of
their various insurance scenarios, French, who has
been a member of the Hudson-Litchfield Rotary
for 30 years, plays a vital role in town sports and
activities; supporting through donations, Hudson
youth sports, Alvirne sport teams and the Alvirne
High School Band.
For more information on how the French
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insurance needs, call 882-9532, e-mail Rick
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Middle Schoolers Explore Future Careers

submitted by Judy King, Alvirne High School
Hudson Memorial eighth graders got an up-close look
at careers that they may consider as they start their high
school journeys. More than 20 companies and organizations
volunteered their time to share their knowledge and expertise
through an engaging activity or demonstration at the March
10 program. Industry partners also shared what skills are
important and how to get started in careers. Companies that
participated included: Amazon Robotics, Autodesk, BAE
Systems, Beaver Brook Reservation, Bobcat of NH, Bruce
Ronayne Hamilton Architects, Center for Physical Therapy and
Courtesy photos

Exercise, Chappell Tractor, Cookson Strategic Communications,

Students were given a set of materials and worked in teams to
build towers. Students commented on how math and science,
problem solving and teamwork were important to being
successful in the Engineering career field. Pictured(left to right)
Kaitlyn Casciotti, Gregory Taylor and Alexander Kolodziej.
Middle schoolers had a chance to spin the Careers in Finance wheel and learn about careers related to
accounting and finance. Pictured are Academy of Finance seniors(left to right), Justin Ferriera, Jessica
Renna and Tamyrn Williams. Alvirne Academy of Finance(AOF) students talked with students about the
program including their summer internship experiences.
Countrybrook Farms, Crossroads Animal Hospital, Dave Smith
Photography, Dartmouth Hitchcock, Great NH Restaurants,
Hudson Fire Department, Hudson Police Department, Hudson
School District, J Brand Media, Lee Gilman and Associates, Lori
A. Bowen, Interior Designer, Mas-Con Corporation, New Sky
Productions, Reeds Ferry Sheds, Southern NH Medical Center
and Triangle Credit Union.
Students visited two career areas based on their career
interests. Alvirne Career and Technical Education(CTE) students
presented the two-year programs available at Alvirne.
10 - March 24, 2017 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Candidate Recruitment Award How did it feel to vote on Thursday and not
Tuesday last week? Maybe Hudson should look
the school calendar - last day is still June 21 -
clarification came from the SAU office RSA 189:1,
at Windham as their turnout on Saturday was a lot Days of School, districts shall provide 180 days
Presented to Hudson Republican higher per register voter than in Hudson; they had
3,500 voters out of about 8,000 registered voters.
of school or equivalent number of hours. At this
time, even with the six snow days and four delayed

Town Committee Hudson had 2,554 out of about 16,000 registered

voters. But
openings weve had, the Hudson School District will
exceed the minimal
submitted by Hudson Republican Town Committee Windham did instructional hours.
The Hudson Republican Town Committee have a school The Fox thanks them
received the Hillsborough County Republican rebuilding for the information.

Courtesy photo
Committee 2016 Candidate Recruitment Award question that While thinking about
at the March 2 Lincoln-Reagan awards dinner. had been on the the schools system, it
Hudson Chairman Mike Tranfaglia accepted the ballot before and, seems that transparency
award from county Vice-Chairman Chris Ager, with while the Fox will never be a word in
county Chairman Chris Buda and Governor Chris hates to think a school board spelling
Sununu looking on. this, maybe local bee. In Monday nights
The Hudson Republican Town Committee elections are just meeting available for
meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 more important in viewing on HCTV,
p.m. at the Hudson VFW at 15 Bockes Rd. Visit Windham. While seeking a replacement
Hudson Republican Committee Chairman Mike it is not a blood for Ben Nadeaus seat
www.hudsonrepublicancommittee.org for more
Tranfaglia receives award. From left to right: Chris Ager, sport, it is real on the board until
information.
Chris Buda, Mike Tranfaglia, Governor Chris Sununu. close. next Marchs election,
Should town people can send a
elections be on letter of intent to Patty
Saturday on a Langlais at the SAU and
Nashua Manchester Amherst Derry regular basis? the board will meet
Maybe, but it could be one of the questions that in non-public to find a candidate who will fit the
our leaders in Concord might want to review, with best with them. The Fox isnt sure what part of 91a
other questions about the viability SB2. Has the regulations this falls under to be able to go into non-

Easy to Use, Easy to Earn

new computer information society we live in made public for a public appointment, but will be asking
some of the required meetings of SB2 outdated? to find out and the one call to a leading right-
Maybe even the budget to-know scholar Wednesday
committee format. Does morning supported the fact that
the definition of a default this was very wrong, and the

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budget really give people word injunction was used.
a decision between the Congratulations to Lee Lavoie
cost of saying yes and the for taking the chairmanship,
cost of saying no. Should but it seems, even though you
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rate of
the process go from there? members job?
APY* The Fox has to give the Want to make a difference
fire department one paw in your town? Hudson needs

$25,000 - $99,999
Today! up. It was a very good
election for them: the new
people to be members of various
committees. The following have

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new pumper truck and a Utility Committee, Conservation

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new ambulance. Did not see the truck; well it is in
earn a the budget, year one of a lease to own a $508,000
rate of pumper, this years first payment was posted at
$60,000.
APY* For those with a Rain Man brain, the towns
projected rate is up 28 cents, while the school is up
35 cents for a total of 63 cents, with the only caveat
being the new fire station has a one year tax impact
of 30 cents which is included the plus 28 cents. So
in pure math, FY19 could be a 2 cent savings; even
the Rain Man has trouble believing that will happen.
A Beannachtam na Femle Padraig from last
Friday and a wee bit of news for our school-age
population. Tuesdays snow day did not extend
Commission, Municipal Utility Committee, Nashua
Regional Planning Commission, Planning Board,
Sustainability Committee and Zoning Board
of Adjustment. Want to have input into town
government and make your opinion an important
part of decision making? Call the Selectmens office
for more information, 886-6000.
The Fox has to close with an Irish Proverb this
week:
As you ramble through Life, Brother,
Whatever be your goal,
Keep your eye upon the doughnut,
And not upon the hole.

Public Invited to Attend the Fifth

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home
Ceremony in Hudson
High yield account submitted by LTC Greg Heilshorn for Vietnam-era veterans. Held to coincide with the
Easily access your funds online, Governor Chris Sununu and New Hampshire national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of
Adjutant General Bill Reddel will host the fifth the war, the March 2013 ceremony inside a National
by check or in branch Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony Guard hangar in Concord drew more than 2,000
on Saturday, April 1, at the Alvirne High School people.
gymnasium, 200 Derry Rd., in Hudson. Since then, the state has hosted an annual
Commander Max Quayle of VFW Post 8641, reception at different locations across the state to
Merrimack, will be the keynote speaker for the event ensure that as many of the 46,000 NH Vietnam-era
*Membership must have a combined TCU deposit balance of $50,000
or more (which includes the funds in the premier money market) and Open your which begins at 11 a.m. He will be joined by the
states congressional delegation.
veterans as possible (more than a third of states
veteran population) have the opportunity to be
a checking account to qualify for this product. Business accounts are
not eligible for this account. Please see branch for more details. Annual
Percentage Yield (APY) is stated as of 3/15/2017 and is subject to Account Online For the past four years, we have honored 46,000
of New Hampshires sons and daughters who
properly thanked for their service - something that
never happened for most of them.
change without notice. Certain Restrictions may apply, refer to Triangle
Credit Unions Truth & Savings Disclosure, and account agreements for further information regarding applicable fees & terms. answered their countrys call to service, said Gov. There were no welcome home ceremonies for
Account federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000. Sununu. Weve gathered each year to recognize our Vietnam veterans, Maj. Gen. Reddel said.
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The Value of Parental

Involvement in Schools
by Lynne Ober
Research after research study has repeatedly
shown that students whose parents are actively
involved in their childrens school activities have
children with higher academic success. Parents
who attend parent/teacher conferences, check
their childrens homework, read with their children
and participate in school activities have students
who are more successful in schools and yet, that
message has not reached everyone.
The Hudson School District employs an At Risk
Coordinator, Heather Parsons, who reported to the
school board that four new students were referred
to her in February, which also was shorter than
normal because of school vacation week.
Why were the students referred? According to
Parsons these students were referred for what she
characterized as behavior challenges, including
motivation in school. Parsons also reported, In
addition, the majority of the referrals involved
concerns with lack of parental engagement.
Two of the students were in elementary school
and two were in middle school. The elementary
years often form the very foundation for success in
later schooling. The Center for Public Education,
while urging parental involvement, found that
Litchfield Crash Sends
In My Opinion... by Alejandro Urrutia
many school districts were unable to encourage
parents to engage.
Education World has four basic guidelines for
When Health Care is All About Profit
getting parents involved. These are:
1. Create a school climate and structures that Its Enough to Make Anyone Sick
support family involvement.
When I came to the United States 30 years ago, after studying cardiology in
2. Provide families with a list of required
Mexico and Spain, I was attracted by the innovation and brilliant advancements in
mastery skills for each subject taught at your
medicine here that improve and save the lives of so many people worldwide.
grade level.
I didnt realize that even routine health care was unavailable to many people in
3. Invite families to share hopes for and
the United States, and that millions of people were cut off from the doctor visits
concerns about children and then work together
and tests that can prevent catastrophic illness or disease.
to set student goals.
It was a long road, but now we have the Affordable Care Act, known as
4. Establish regular, meaningful communication
Obamacare, and those millions of people throughout the country now have health
between home and school.
insurance, access to health care, and checkups some for the first time. United
As part of their study, Education World
States is one of the 18 more important economies of the world but at the same
recommends accommodating working parents,
time is the one with the worst health data and the lower life expectancy. We
having at least the first communication be positive
cannot afford to go backward.
and to offer guidelines to parents for growth in
Preventive care is a cornerstone of medicine. By discovering and treating potentially catastrophic
their childrens skills at every grade level.
illness early, the cost of expensive surgery, medications and rehabilitation are significantly reduced.
Parsons said she has had 69 referrals this year,
It is well known by all healthcare professionals how early detection and treatment prevents
including one that is still open from last year.
catastrophic illness. For example, heart and diabetes are diseases without symptoms in the early stages
With all of the challenges facing every child,
but if detected intervention could be implemented. Preventive medicine and early intervention are
parents and school district need to work closely
relatively inexpensive. Many, including some cancers, are the diseases that can be detected early with
together to ensure academic success. Children
routine tests. But without those tests and early intervention it is not possible, and the complications are
have less chance of success without an involved
devastating and expensive.
parent.
Health care is a human right, not a privilege for the few. Yet, thats exactly how Republicans in
congress see health insurance a reward for the wealthy.
The new health care plan is just jargon and fuzzy language hiding devastating realities: high
deductibles for working people, and tax shelters for the rich. More than 32 million people nationwide
stand to see their health care turn into chaos.

Several to Hospitals If the Affordable Care Act is repealed, more than 118,000 people in New Hampshire are at risk of
losing their health insurance. The state could lose $5 billion in federal funding, including money for
Medicaid, and the Childrens Health Improvement Program (CHIP).
by David S. Morin The Affordable Care Act is a beacon of hope. Its not perfect, but its a strong step forward susceptible
A motor vehicle crash of improvement. The United States Congress now should confirm that health care is a basic human right.
at the intersection of the It should be strengthened, not dumped.
Charles Bancroft Highway It is impossible to know how many lives the Affordable Care Act may have saved already, just because
and Albuquerque Avenue people can go to the doctor for a checkup. We do know that taking away their health care is like taking
in Litchfield on March 21 down a scaffold while people are still standing on it it is irresponsible and deadly.
sent several people to area Its painfully clear that these conservative congress members are more interested in helping their
hospitals. Firefighters from wealthy backers protect their profits than protecting people.
Litchfield and a Hudson
ambulance were called to Alejandro Urrutia lives in Hudson and is a health and safety consultant. He is the chair of the Hudson
the scene shortly after 2 Democratic Party, serves on the Peoples Action board of directors and is the chair of the board of
p.m. and on their arrival directors of New Hampshire Citizens Alliance.
found a two-vehicle crash
In My Opinion is strictly an OP-ED column that stands on the opinion of one writer, Alejandro Urrutia, as
with numerous injured
opposed to a newspaper reporter who does not provide an opinion but reports the facts. This column, in
patients.
many instances, is a counterpoint to published stories and does not reflect the unbiased reporting policy of
After evaluating the
the Hudson Litchfield News or the opinion of the management, advertisers and ownership of Area News
occupants in the car and
Group.
SUV additional ambulances
from Londonderry and
Manchester were also
called to the scene to
transport those hurt in the
crash. Litchfield Police are
investigating the cause of
the accident.

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Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?

Comments expressed in this column are the sole views of those callers and do not reflect the views of the Hudson~Litchfield News or its advertisers. Town and school officials encourage
readers to seek out assistance directly to resolve any problems or issues. The Hudson~Litchfield News editorial staff holds the right to refuse any comment deemed inappropriate.

Thumbs up for supportive, good neighbors.
I lost my husband a year back, and my two
neighbors have snowblowed me out of giant snow
walls and mowed my lawn in summer. Every
trash day, my barrel is out waiting for pickup
without me even thinking about it. I cant say well
enough how thankful I am to have people like you
looking out for me.
Thumbs down to Litchfield Fire Chief Fraitzl;
$49,402 a year, 12 hours a week, is $79/hour
from Litchfield taxes. He gets an additional
$49,000 from the state retirement system. At $79
an hour your directive to the Litchfield Firefighters
asking them not to respond to all emergency
calls do to a potential budget crisis, days before
no firefighters show up to watch another (third?)
house burn down; Hudson Fire Department first
on scene in the middle of our town; seems so very
wrong.
Thumbs down to the person who claimed
the Sparkling River magician-made pool, tennis
court and recreation building disappeared, but
cant make the clubhouse appear. The residents
of Sparkling River voted to remove these items in
order to add a new larger clubhouse instead in a
declaration amendment by a vote of 132 in favor
to 1 no vote.
Thumbs up to the person
who posted last weeks thumbs
up to 9-1-1. I am the supervisor
for the 9-1-1 center and would
love to pass on your kudos to
the woman who assisted you in
your time of need, as they do
not get much recognition. If
you could forward me the date
and approximate time of the
call I can find out who it was
and pass the thumbs up along.
You can send it to lmcalevy@
e911.nh.gov. Thanks again,
your comments were very much
appreciated!
Thumbs down to the driver
who believes that Hudson Police
Department is trying to become
a police state. Trolling has been done for many,
many years by police departments all over. This
is nothing new. Get a radar detector and you will
see how many cruisers drive with their radar on.
They will stop anyone driving in excess of the
speed limit. You got caught this time driving well
above the speed limit. It has happened to me.
You take your lumps and move on. You obviously
believe it is ok for you to drive in excess of the
speed limit as long as you dont get caught.
Thumbs down to low voter turn outs.
Remember town employees vote for these tax
increases and residents dont vote. It means a
high increase in taxes for all residents. The fire
station with a loan that were paying $1 million
in interest and that includes
a tax increase for the next 20
years was voted in. Instead
of the town paying for this
through its general fund instead
of financing it for the next 20
years with $1 million in interest
through a municipal bond loan.
There is still no plan to pay for
the upkeep of Benson Park.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down.
Regarding the letter to John
McCain, he certainly is a hero,
a man of character, honor and all pathetic alarmists. Don Kent, where are you?
integrity. As far as talking to the liberal left he New England needs you again.
would be wasting his time, all that they would
do is shout him down. And the dictator, he was Thumbs down to House Speakers Jasper
ousted Jan. 20. P.S. I see that you didnt mention protesting by not voting in his beloved Town of
that you voted for Obama. Hudson.
Thumbs down to the person complaining Thumbs up to Mother Nature for snow for the
about the Hudson police. You just admitted to Cardboard Sled Races.
speeding and you complain they nabbed you?
What do you think you are, exempt? Obviously Thumbs down for having too many white shirts
you didnt apply enough brake and you dont at Hudson Fire and not enough blue shirts.
know how to shift into a lower gear to slow the
vehicle down. Thumbs down to sidewalks being better
cleaned than some streets in the last snow storm.
Thumbs down to customers complaining
about Market Basket saying its dirty. Ive been a
customer there for years and have seen them on
the floor cleaning every week. The cashiers clean
the belts and registers. Its not their fault nasty
customers put wet stuff on the belts. If you want
to complain then call Arthur, the store is old and Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs
needs updating. Its too small and every register up or down, are anonymous and not written by the
is broken in some way. But dont complain to the Hudson~Litchfield News staff. Thumbs comments
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meteorologists for forecasting 18 to 24 inches of the Hudson~Litchfield News. No names are necessary.
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measuring sticks and Ouija boards. Burn your should be kept to 100 words or less.
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Hudson Community Television

Sunday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 29 4:00 p.m. On the Move - Access to Historical Parks 12:56 p.m. Empower your Parent Voice
7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch (Ep14) 4:30 p.m. Latigo Smith - Country Music and Dance Lesson 1:30 p.m. Stuck in Vermont - Queen City Ghostwalk
7:30 a.m. Adventures of Donkey Ollie 5:00 p.m. Bongo Boy TV 1:37 p.m. Stuck in Vermont - Ice Fishing
7:58 a.m. Whats Cooking in Lakeville 5:30 p.m. Expedition New England - Search for the Coyote (Part 2) 1:45 p.m. Pinkerton Academy Cosmetology
8:30 a.m. On the Move - Abilities Expo Events 6:00 p.m. Pinkerton Academy Cosmetology 2:00 p.m. Money Matters TV - Dave Dewitt
9:00 a.m. Fairy Tale Access - Beauty Talk with Sadia 6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio 2:30 p.m. On the Move - Access to Historical Parks
10:00 a.m. The Veterans Forum with Bob Stevens 7:00 p.m. The Veterans Forum with Bob Stevens 3:00 p.m. The Local Kids Show
10:54 a.m. The Folklorist - The Boston Molasses Flood 7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio 3:30 p.m. Go Fishing with Dan Kenney - Central Massachusetts
11:30 a.m. Animal House - Wild Safari 7:30 a.m. The Garage with Steve Butler - Mallet Plane 4:00 p.m. The Steve Katsos Show (S7Ep1)
12:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Deep In Scripture - Call No Man 8:00 a.m. Animal House - Rappelling Segment Final 4:30 p.m. Travelin with Erin
Father 8:30 a.m. Recipe for Love - Salmon 5:00 p.m. Animal House - The Puppy Episode
1:00 p.m. Expedition New England - No Escaping New England 9:00 a.m. Deep in Scripture - Why Roman Catholic 5:30 p.m. The Humble Farmer
1:30 p.m. Deep in Scripture - Why Roman Catholic 10:00 a.m. Mountain Man Adventures (Ep23) 6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio
2:30 p.m. The Veterans Forum with Bob Stevens 10:38 a.m. Empower your Parent Voice 7:00 p.m. ACT Racing
3:30 p.m. Fairy Tale Access - Beauty Talk with Sadia 11:00 a.m. Paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Saturday, April 1
4:30 p.m. Latigo Smith - Country Music and Dance Lesson 12:00 p.m. The Humble Farmer 7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio
5:00 p.m. Money Matters TV - Dave Dewitt 1:00 p.m. Peters Corner 7:28 a.m. Fitness Foodie
5:30 p.m. Local Music Rocks Indian Hill Jazz Ensemble 2:30 p.m. Expedition New England - No Escaping New England 8:00 a.m. Body Sculpt - Total Body Blast
6:00 p.m. Expedition New England - Life on the Ice 3:00 p.m. The Local Kids Show 8:30 a.m. Old Man of the Mountain - 10 Year Remembrance
6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio 3:25 p.m. Empower your Parent Voice 9:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus Presents Marcus Grodi
7:00 p.m. Web of Light 4:00 p.m. The Steve Katsos Show 9:30 a.m. The Local Kids Show - Aliens
Monday, March 27 and Thursday, March 30 5:00 p.m. Best Buds Talk Show 10:00 a.m. The Randy Mo Show
7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio 5:25 p.m. Mountain Man Adventures (Ep23) 10:30 a.m. Best Buds Discuss the art of Music
7:30 a.m. On the Move - Access to Historical Parks 6:00 p.m. Car Guy Channel 115 11:00 a.m. Web of Light
8:00 a.m. Peters Corner 6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch (Ep13) 12:00 p.m. Peters Corner
9:00 a.m. Fairy Tale Access - Beauty Talk with Sadia 7:00 p.m. ACT Racing 1:00 p.m. Cheer Talk
10:00 a.m. The Dr. Yap Show Tuesday, March 28 and Friday, March 31 1:30 p.m. The Local Kids Show
10:30 a.m. The Veterans Forum with Bob Stevens 7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch (Ep14) 2:00 p.m. ACT Racing
11:30 a.m. Money Matters TV - Dave Dewitt 7:30 a.m. Travelin with Erin 3:30 p.m. The Dr. Yap Show (Ep1)
12:00 p.m. The Humble Farmer 7:59 a.m. Empower your Parent Voice 4:00 p.m. The Steve Katsos Show (S7Ep3)
1:00 p.m. Pinkerton Academy Cosmetology 8:30 a.m. Latigo Smith - Country Music and Dance Lesson 4:28 p.m. Campbells Comedy Corner - Tom Hayes
1:30 p.m. Car Guy Channel (Ep114) 9:00 a.m. Deep in Scripture - Call No Man Father 5:00 p.m. Cooking with Comedy - Calisthenics
2:00 p.m. Animal House - Rappelling Segment Final 10:00 a.m. On the Move - Abilities Expo Events 5:30 p.m. Latigo Smith - Country Music and Dance Lesson
2:30 p.m. Expedition New England - Search for the Coyote (Part 2) 10:30 a.m. Car Guy Channel (Ep114) 6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio
3:00 p.m. The Local Kids Show 11:00 a.m. The Humble Farmer 7:00 p.m. ACT Racing
3:30 p.m. Gate City Chronicles - Author Bob Korkuc 12:00 p.m. Web of Light
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the board.
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SOLAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
for additional important business. for the 2017 property tax year is April 15th, 2017
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9 3 1 6 7 4 8 2 5 Interested candidates must be residents of Hudson, registered voters, and not be employees of the SPECIAL NOTE: The Town of Hudson has just adopted the All Vet-
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4 8 6 2 3 5 9 7 1 The board is interested in candidates who have the time, energy, and the commitment to serve.
during a war-defined period, you may now be eligible for the All
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Recalling the 1936 Hudson Flood

by David S. Morin married at 3 in the afternoon on that day in Nashua. After the recorded at the Cummings Brothers Carriage Shop. Power was
The worst flood in the history of Hudson struck the town on March ceremony Leon left Nashua to return to Hudson to assist family restored in the area on March 22.
19, 1936. For months after the citizens would band together to members move personal items before the flood waters overtook As the water receded back to within its banks the true scope of
rebuild the areas that were destroyed by the raging flood waters. their home. He was the last person allowed to cross the Taylor Falls the damage became evident. Several feet of mud covered the floors
In the preceding days to the flood warm weather began a rapid Bridge before it was closed. Geri remained in an apartment while and furnishings of homes. Basements full of the dirty, muddy water
snow melt followed by two inches of rain which fell across the area, Leon was across the river held up by the flood. Their new home brought health concerns. The homes located at Paradise Park were
leading to the in Hudson was surrounded found to have been totally submerged in the flood; two were pulled
epic flood. The by water. Family members from their foundations and found 1 mile away down the road. One
Merrimack arranged transportation for of the 2 houses blocked Webster Street making it difficult for rescue
River began to Leon to cross the river in crews to get to the area; the second home was found smashed in a
rise in the early Manchester at the Granite backyard.
morning hours Street Bridge then traveled to With the damage to the many roads, getting supplies to the area
and for a time Milford then back to Nashua, was difficult at best. Members of the Board of Selectmen handled
the water rose a 50-mile trek, to be back gasoline allowances to the residents, hundreds of volunteers worked
4 feet in one with his bride. to clean up the damage across the town, the fire departments of the
hour. As the At the height of the flood Towns of Windham and Derry sent pumping apparatus to assist the
water began to all gas and power lines Hudson firefighters pump out basements.
flood Cummings coming from Nashua into On a personal note to this story my mother and grandfather
Brothers Hudson were shut down witnessed the Great Flood of 1936. My mother passed on stories
Carriage Shop leaving the town dark and of my grandfather and many other men working in the basement of
located on the without heat or gas for the Nashua Corporation Mill. They were moving tons of paper to
banks of the cooking. Volunteers set up the higher floors in the flood waters filling the building. She also
river the workers a makeshift hospital in the witnessed with my grandfather the rescue of a 10-year old boy at
documented Grange Building to treat the end of Crown Street in Nashua who had been swept away by
a record high victims of the flood or any the water. The effects of the flood and working in the water greatly
water level at other emergency cases that affected my grandfathers health later in his life.
11 a.m. A occurred. A house in the Although there were minor injuries during the flood no lives were
Looking north from Ferry Street at the flooding on Webster Street.
massive flood middle of the flood waters lost in the area. The floods reached throughout all of New England
had hit the area at the end of Riverside Drive into New York, Pennsylvania and as far south as Maryland. Eight
in 1896 leaving a water mark on the building. The 11 a.m. reading burned to the water line as firefighters could not get near the home people lost their lives and thousands were left homeless.
showed the water one foot above the previous record. to battle the flames.
The river continued to rise and at four in the afternoon water Homes all along the river, and many of what at
flooded into the Paradise Park area present day Kenyon Street area one time was Hudsons downtown, were under Courtesy photos
off of Webster Street. With the water rising it was not long before water. The bridge on Lowell Road near Stewarts
water had reached up to the first floor windows of the homes. Corner present day Lowell, Dracut and River
Panicked families called the fire station needing rescue. Hudson Roads intersection washed out leaving many
firefighters manning row boats went into the area and rescued all stranded. Three photographers from out of state
those trapped. rented a boat and set out onto the river from the
Long-time Hudson residents Leon and Geri Hammond were bridge. As they began to cross the river the rushing
water overturned their boat throwing them into the
cold turbulent water. All three were rescued by
firefighters. Rescue workers had their own close
calls as several boats used to make rescues were
also overturned in the rushing water and all aboard
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How Your State Representatives Voted

Here are some important votes taken by your state representatives Smith, Gregory Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Proulx, Mark Republican Hillsborough 44 ITL
in Hillsborough District 37 (Hudson and Pelham) and Hillsborough Ulery, Jordan Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table *Excused denotes Illness
Districts 20 and 44 (Litchfield). In some instances the Yea or Nay Jasper, Shawn Republican Hillsborough 37 Presiding SB12 - repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed
will be changed to another term to avoid confusion as to the intent Representatives for Litchfield pistol or revolver. The act has been referred to as the Constitutional
of the vote. Presiding is the Speaker who only votes in a tie. Proulx, Mark Republican Hillsborough 44 To Table Carry Law. Proponents assert the Act restores the right of all law-
HB 478 Prohibiting Discrimination based on Gender Identity. Byron, Frank Republican Hillsborough 20 To Table abiding New Hampshire citizens to discreetly carry a firearm and
The bill also defines gender identity as being a persons gender- Lascelles, Richard Republican Hillsborough 20 To Table replaces suitable with the plain language of not prohibited
related identity, appearance or behavior, whether or not that SB11 - prohibiting collective bargaining agreements that require by state or federal law; in describing the citizens right to carry.
gender-related identity, appearance or behavior is different from that employees to join or contribute to a labor union - named the New Proponents note that Vermont has always had a similar law.
traditionally associated with the persons physiology or assigned Hampshire Right to Work Act. Proponents claimed the act would Opponents claimed the present laws permitting process for carrying
sex at birth. In simple terms, the bill would provide civil rights increase jobs in NH, as well as give workers more freedom choosing a concealed pistol or revolver has worked sufficiently for nearly a
protections for a person who physiologically is of one gender a job. Opponents claimed the bill is anti-union and would decrease century and offered some valid safeguards to the community. On
but self identifies as another gender. Proponents assert the bill is workers wages. On Feb. 16 the NH House voted ITL (Inexpedient Feb. 9 the NH House voted OTP (Ought to Pass), 200-97. OTP can
needed alleging transgender individuals are discriminated against in to Legislate), 200-177. ITL can be construed as a vote against the be construed as a vote for the bill. ITL (Inexpedient to Legislate) can
employment, housing and the use of public facilities. Opponents, bill. OTP (Ought to Pass) can be construed as a vote for the bill. be construed as a vote against the bill. On Feb. 22, the Governor
who dubbed the legislation the Bathroom Bill, allege the bill In addition, the NH House then voted to Indefinitely Postpone signed the bill into law.
would violate the privacy of public bathrooms, locker rooms and (193-184) SB11 which prevents, for the remainder of the session, Representatives for Hudson and Pelham
shower rooms in that individuals could gain access to these facilities consideration of any other bill dealing with the subject matter of Dyer, Caleb Libertarian Hillsborough 37 OTP
by claiming they identified as members of the opposite sex. On SB11 (i.e., Right to Work). Ober, Lynne Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
March 9 the NH House voted Table the bill, 187-179. To Table can Representatives for Hudson and Pelham Ober, Russell Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
be construed as a vote against the bill. Not to table can be construed Dyer, Caleb Libertarian Hillsborough 37 OTP Prout, Andrew Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
as a vote for the bill. Going forward, as it would take a two-third Hellwig, Steve Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Renzullo, Andrew Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
vote to remove the bill from the table, HB 478 is ostensibly dead. Jasper, Shawn Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Rice, Kimberly Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
Representatives for Hudson and Pelham Ober, Russell Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Schleien, Eric Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
Dyer, Caleb Libertarian Hillsborough 37 Not To Prout, Andrew Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Smith, Gregory Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
Table Renzullo, Andrew Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Ulery, Jordan Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP
Schleien, Eric Republican Hillsborough 37 Not To Rice, Kimberly Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Hellwig, Steve Republican Hillsborough 37 Excused*
Table Schleien, Eric Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Jasper, Shawn Republican Hillsborough 37 Presiding
Hellwig, Steve Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Smith, Gregory Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP *Excused denotes Illness
Ober, Lynne Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Ulery, Jordan Republican Hillsborough 37 OTP Representatives for Litchfield
Ober, Russell Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Ober, Lynne Republican Hillsborough 37 Excused* Byron, Frank Republican Hillsborough 20 OTP
Prout, Andrew Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Representatives for Litchfield Lascelles, Richard Republican Hillsborough 20 OTP
Renzullo, Andrew Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Byron, Frank Republican Hillsborough 20 OTP Proulx, Mark Republican Hillsborough 44 OTP
Rice, Kimberly Republican Hillsborough 37 To Table Lascelles, Richard Republican Hillsborough 20 OTP

Dove Singers Hudson Joins Adjacent

by Eloise Maddox
The Dove Singers began performing at Litchfield Community
Church 40 years ago with 12 people, some of whom have
participated every year since then. They have grown over
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
providing uplifting, encouraging Christian musicals in local
areas.
Gayle Troy, their director for these 40 years, states, We
believe that the message of Gods love can be demonstrated
Municipality for
Flyover Mapping
by Len Lathrop
The town was presented an opportunity to complete a high resolution
aerial mapping of the entire town this spring. Town Engineer Elvis Dhima
explained the pros of this opportunity especially the much better resolution
of the images.
The last flyover was in 2005, when the town paid $24,820 for a 6-inch
resolution. After that last time the town paid, the files were updated
with a 6-inch resolution in 2010 from New Hampshire Department of
Transportation, and in 2015 a UNH-Granit project provided a 12-inch
resolution at no cost.
Dhima presented a cost of $19,990 for tagging along on this project
whereas the cost for the town performing it themselves could range between

the years to 120 singers plus orchestra, dance troop, actors,
lighting, and other special effects. This years performance is
Known by the Scars, the finale of Dove Singers last season.
Performances began last weekend and will conclude this
weekend, March 25 and March 26 - but Dove Singers will be
talked about for years to come.
REAL Estate
convincingly through the power of music. We are persuaded
that our cooperation and focus on the fundamentals that tie
Christians together can be an example to other Christians, and
to all people.
Their Statement of Faith is: Righteousness from God comes
through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is
$40,000 and $50,000.
Dhima listed four pros for doing this as 1. High resolution 2017 images
will be beneficial to all departments, including Police, Fire, Highway,
Engineering, Planning and Assessing. 2. High resolution 2017 images will
be beneficial to all public users in town, including residential, commercial
and industrial users. 3. High resolution 2017 images will be purchased for

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The Dove Singers, comprised of local people and
representing 57 different churches, is a non-denominational
Christian singing group dedicated to presenting the Word
of God through music, drama and dance. Their goal is to
demonstrate the unity which is possible among believers
in Jesus Christ, working in one accord for Gods glory by
no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory half the price. 4. Funds will come from Planning Board Tax Map Account
of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the 1312-505 in the amount of $9,995, Water Utility account 5592-252 in the
redemption that came by Christ Jesus. (Romans 3:22-24, NIV) amount of $4,998 and Sewer Utility Account 5562-252 in the amount of
The performances are free. There is a free will offering taken $4,998.
following each performance. Motion to spend $19,990 was made by Selectman Routsis and seconded
by Selectman Nichols and passed on a voice vote of 3-0.

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Service call, Potter Road, wires down. 2:31 p.m. Assist citizen, Heritage Circle.
2:48 p.m. Medical aid, Webster Street. 3:06 p.m. Fire call, Kimball Hill Road,
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6:43 p.m. Service call, Wason Road, wires down. 6:45 p.m. Service call,
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Wednesday, March 15: 7:35 a.m. Service call, Dracut Road, wires down. 10:07
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Hudson~LitchfieldSports
Recognizing CHS Swimmers for
State Championship Performances
Hudson~LitchfieldSports
by Len Lathrop
The 2016 Campbell High
School swimmers were recently
honored at halftime of the
girls basketball game for their
championship performances in the
pool for the Cougars.
Receiving plaques prior to
the banner being raised: Trent
Levasseur, Swimming State
Champion, 200 M Individual
Medley, 100 M Breaststroke,
Division II; Grant Levasseur,
Swimming State Champion, 100
M Butterfly, 100 M Backstroke,
Division II; and Will Bauer,
Gran Levasseur, Trent Levasseur,
Michael Douglas, Swimming
State Champions, 200 M Freestyle
Relay, Division II, 2016.
Will Bauer on the left
with Trent Levasseur
Staff photo by Len Lathrop
Hudson Fifth Grade Girls Travel
Dynamite Win Championship
submitted by Lori Bowen
This past Sunday the
Hudson Dynamite won
the Fifth Grade Division
for Manchester Suburban
Basketball League!
Congratulations Team on a
fantastic season!
Front row: Maeghan Cormier,
Isabella Galipeau, Rachel Allard,
Olivia Cutuli. Back tow: Coach
Bowen, Jessica Hibbard, Michaella
Bowen, Lacey Shaughnessy, Jordan
Slingerland, Taryn Macklin, Sadie
Rogers and Coach Allard.
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Litchfield Girls 7/8
Capture MSBL Championship
submitted by Coach
Chuck Neild
Following a
successful showing at
the Bow Invitational
Basketball Tournament
in early March,
the Litchfield Girls
7th/8th grade Cougars
basketball team
earned the Manchester
Suburban League
championship going
undefeated in a
double elimination
playoff format against
a competitive field.
The teams success Front row, left to right: Assistant Coach Brittany Reidy, Cassie Hemming, Riley Gamache, Tori
on defense was Allen, Karleigh Schultz, Alyssa Gonzalez, Kayleigh Willnus. Back row: Coach Denise Sullivan,
demonstrated in Bria Soule. Tianna Boyson, Brooke Stoncius, Hailey Anderson, Bailey Bourque, Catherine
the semifinal and Carignan, Morgan Bruner, Coach Chuck Neild.
final games by
never allowing their
opponents into the bonus situation at the free-
throw line. Scoring leaders over the final two
contests were Karleigh Schultz, 36 points; Riley
Gamache, 16 points; Tori Allen 15 points and Bria
Soule, 10 points.
As important as offense is, it was the defense
that earned the girls the title. Litchfield
dominated the boards as Catherine Carignan,
Alyssa Gonzalez and Cassie Hamming came up
with critical rebounds and were instrumental
contributing on both sides of the ball. Tianna
Boyson and Hemming demonstrated their three-
point range earlier in the tournament and made
several critical defensive stops contributing to the
win. Boyson also made a critical free throw in
the third quarter in the final contest to extend the
Litchfield lead.
Defense also came at critical times as strong
guard play by Kayleigh Willnus and Hailey
Anderson locked down on opposing ball handlers
and forced them to give up their attempt to drive.
Morgan Bruner contributed some good energy
and never backed down on defense in the semi-
final against a physical Bedford club. Bailey
Bourque and Brooke Stoncius did their part as
well to force errors and keep the defense tight.
Bourque also contributed a great pass on a fast
break that lead to a foul and resulting in points
Shaylyn Saunders
Demolishes Two
School Records
This indoor winter track season, senior Shaylyn Saunders beat
two school records at Alvirne High School. Saunders broke the
1000m and 1500m record within her senior indoor season. The
1000m previous school record of 3:10 set by Lauren Gurshik in
2005 was replaced by Saunders stellar 3:03. Current University of
Massachusetts-Lowell runner Lydia Lyman had the previous 1500m
record of 4:59 set in 2013. Saunders now has the record with
a 4:56. Saunders also won the Most Valuable Runner award for
Courtesy photo
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for the Cougars. Bria Soule was all over the floor,
diving to tie up loose balls that helped frustrate
the opponent and maintain the defensive intensity.
The final minutes in the championship game
saw the pressure rise after an ICB scoring flurry to
close the lead to two points. In a critical moment
midway through the fourth quarter, Bria Soule
after several pivots and changes of direction,
sent a shot from distance that landed securely
in the basket. Another resulting ICB basket saw
Litchfield calmly break the press and a great pass
from Gonzalez to Allen (6 for 8 from the charity
stripe) for two points. In the waning moments,
a desperation triple from ICB hit glass and found
its way home closing the gap again to two points.
The pressure continued to escalate with Gonzalez
coming up with a key steal, pushing the ball up
the floor to Riley Gamache who was fouled in the
process. After her first attempt teased and rimmed
out, the Litchfield point guard who applied
pressure the entire four games of these playoffs
without a personal foul called on her, gathered
herself and sank the second half of the bonus to
extend the lead to 39-36. One final push up the
floor resulted once again in good pressure and a
long 3-point attempt that was expertly rebounded
by Schultz to secure the win. It should be noted
that Schultz persevered by returning into the game
after suffering an injury earlier in the tilt.
Litchfield Travel
Boys 5/6 Division
2 Champs
Litchfield Travel Boys 5/6 Division 2 Championship Team
submitted by David Wark
Congratulations to the Litchfield boys sixth grade travel
basketball team for
winning the Division
2 championship
game Sunday
afternoon. After
a difficult season
start, they put it all
together and pulled
off three wins in a
row to ultimately win
the championship
game versus Salem
Boys and Girls Club,
45-24. All of the kids
played hard, together
as a team, making the
win possible.