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by Barbara OBrien
Earlier this month, Windham Selectmen decided not to go with
the same bid obtained for heating oil by the school district. The
main reason was that B&H Oil, the company currently supplying
heating oil to the Town of Windham, was not included among the
bids received.
B&H, which is based in Salem, also provides emergency fuel
oil to needy Windham families, either through the towns welfare
department or the non-prot Helping Hands organization.
Selectmen were not sure whether or not Dennis K. Burke Oil, the
company with which the school district decided to sign a contract,
would be willing or able to provide this service. As a result,
selectmen decided to see if they could do better than what the
school district had offered.
Subsequently, town ofcials received three bids on heating oil,
including Eastern Propane of Hudson at $3.499 per gallon; Palmer
Gas of Atkinson at $3.346 per gallon; and B&H Oil of Salem at a
low bid of $3.199 per gallon. B&H Oil also came in lower than the
bid secured by the school district with Dennis K. Burke Oil, which
was $3.2133 per gallon.
Town ofcials did go along with the school district on its
purchase of propane and diesel fuel, however.
Another Speed Limit Lowered Despite Advice from Police
by Barbara OBrien
For the past decade, the majority of Windham selectmen have
been voting to lower the state-approved speed limit on certain
roads, mostly those being newly accepted as town roadways, despite
the advice of local police. It happened again, during the July 14
selectmens meeting, when a couple living on Westchester Road
appeared before the board and asked that the speed limit on their
portion of the road be lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph.
The reason for requesting the diminished speed limit was safety
related, with the couple explaining that young children live in the
area and a signicant number of pedestrians also use this stretch
of roadway. There are no sidewalks in this area. This portion of
Westchester Road was once a cul-de-sac, they explained, but is now
a thruway for other housing developments.
The issue was brought to the attention of police and the highway
safety committee prior to being brought to selectmen. A trafc study
was conducted by police, resulting in a denial to post the road with
a 25 mph sign. Reportedly, based on the trafc study, a reduction in
the speed from 30 mph to 25 mph was not warranted. It should be
noted that another section of Westchester Road was already limited
to 25 mph, based on selectmens actions in 2008. Police did not
approve of that decision, either. Lewis explained that this road is
engineered and built for higher than 25 mph.
A 25-mph sign does not make it enforceable, Chief Lewis said.
It can actually do more harm than good. Lewis also commented
that the trafc on Westchester Road is actually much slower than in
many similar Windham neighborhoods. These roads are designed
for 30 mph, he emphasized. By in large, to post a 25-mph sign
is just a feel-good measure, Chairman Ross McLeod said. It
doesnt actually make the roads safer. McLeod, an attorney, also
reminded his fellow town ofcials that a 25-mph limit is completely
unenforceable based on the state ordinance.
Selectman Bruce Breton, who historically has supported
reducing these speed limits to 25 mph, said, I know what the
studies say, but made a motion to reduce the speed limit on the
entirety of Westchester Road to 25 mph, anyway. Selectman Roger
Hohenberger sided with Breton, stating he believes most people
pay attention to speed limit signs, especially those in residential
neighborhoods, and drive accordingly.
Selectman Joel Desilets agreed with police that the data from the
trafc study doesnt support lowering the speed limit by ve miles
per hour, but he does believe that a 25-mph sign gives motorists
a message to watch out. In addition, Desilets said he feels it is
ridiculous to have two speed limits on one road.
Selectmen, eventually, voted 3 to 1 to grant the request to lower
the speed limit to 25 mph and post the area as such. Voting in favor
of the reduction were Breton, Hohenberger and Desilets. Only
Chairman McLeod voted against the reduction. Vice-chairman Al
Letizio, Jr. did not attend the meeting.
Town Administrator David Sullivan said this most recent situation
is the 25th time the issue has come up since 2004. The results? It
depends who sits on the board, Sullivan said. Chief Lewis said
he feels its time for Windham to get an opinion from the New
Hampshire attorney general.
Town Administrator Tells Citizens
his Door is Always Open
by Lynne Ober
Pelhams newly hired Town Administrator Brian McCarthy, 49,
and his wife, Pam, are long-time Pelham residents with many close
ties to the community. McCarthy moved from his job as a police
lieutenant into the town administrators ofce after being chosen as
the top of six nalist candidates.
McCarthy is a former New Hampshire state trooper who served
for 25 years as a police ofcer.
After former Town Administrator Tom Gaydos was placed on
administrative leave and subsequently resigned under a cloud of
secrecy selectmen opened a hunt for his replacement.
Before I applied, I spoke with Joe Roark, who was acting town
administrator, to see if he was going to apply. If he had applied,
then I wouldnt have, but he told me he didnt plan to apply, said
McCarthy.
Town Gets Lower Bid
on Heating Oil
Rain Date Results in Big Crowd for Pelham Fireworks Rain Date Results in Big Crowd for Pelham Fireworks Rain Date Results in Big Crowd for Pelham Fireworks
by Marc Ayotte
After the originally scheduled Independence Day celebration in Pelham was postponed due to
inclement weather, the Pelham Community Spirit Inc. regrouped and held the event on Saturday,
July 12. The event which was held behind the Pelham Elementary School got off to a slow start
in the late afternoon, but by the time 7 p.m. rolled around, the Crossroads Church Praise Band
was rocking, the fried dough was ying, and hundreds of children were being entertained in a
variety of ways, from air-lled fun houses to watermelon eating contests.
There were many familiar organizations that set up booths again this year, including ARNNE,
the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Cub Scout Pack 610, the Jimmy Fund League (Pelham baseball),
Watermelon eating champion Jude Correa gives new meaning to the
phrase, clean your plate.
Pelham Jimmy Fund League players (from left): Evan Zakrewski, Cole Garcia, Alex Carroll, Brad Matarazzo,
Jacob Albert, Jarred Campbell, Scotty Paquette and, in the back left on the radar gun, Ryan Lynde
Proud Pepe Don LeBel
with his granddaughter Sophia
Te Drapers (mom Lisa and daughter Lila)
Te Crossroads Choir joins in on the bands rendition of Sweet Caroline.
continued to page 9- Pelham Town Administrator McCarthy
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Brooke Coupa, a sophomore majoring in Communication Studies; Alyssa Walker, a senior majoring
in Political Science and Erika Campbell, a junior majoring in Sports Medicine and Windham
residents Brian Guessetto, a senior majoring in Business Administration and Valerie Bauer, a senior
majoring in Human Development.
Stephen Jean, Jennifer Negron and Samantha Poirier, all of Pelham, and Brett Miller and Lauren
Rogers of Windham have been named to Plymouth State Universitys Deans List for the spring
semester.
The Little East Conference announced the 2014 Spring All-Academic teams this afternoon,
honoring 169 student-athletes in its seven spring championship sports: baseball, mens lacrosse,
womens lacrosse, mens outdoor track and eld, womens outdoor track and eld, softball and
mens tennis.
To be named a Spring All-Academic awardee, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade
point average of 3.3 or higher through the 2014 spring semester and be at least a sophomore
academically and athletically. The student-athlete must also be a full-time member of a varsity
sport and be enrolled in its institution for a full academic year.
Sara Bracken from Windham, a junior member of the Keene State College Softball team,
majoring in Physical Education, was named to the team. The 2013-2014 academic marks the
seventh year that the Little East has sponsored All-Academic teams.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates were recently recognized for their academic
achievements at the universitys Commencement ceremonies. The following local graduates were
honored: From Pelham, Jeffrey Levesque earned a doctoral degree in physical therapy, received
the Physical Therapy Clinical Excellence Award from the Department of Physical Therapy; Matthew
Martin earned a bachelors degree in exercise physiology, received the Exercise Physiology
Practicum Excellence Award from the Department of Physical Therapy; and James Moran earned a
bachelors degree in criminal justice, received the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award from
the School of Criminology and Justice Studies. From Windham, Joel Garrett earned a doctoral
degree in work environment, received the Barry Commoner Award from the Department of Work
Environment; and Cassaundra Pellerin earned a masters degree in criminal justice,
received the Gerald T. Hotaling Award for Outstanding Research from the School
of Criminology and Justice Studies.
Recently, Pelham resident Michelle Ryan Markey was named the 2014 Tufts
Medical Center - Nurse of the year and recognized with the prestigious Jaye
Award.
Carli Maruca has earned a place on the spring School of Arts and Sciences
Deans List at Southern New Hampshire University. Being named to this list
reects the consistent academic excellence of your work this last semester or term. Well Done!
Kate Farrell graduated from Windham High School in 2013 and made the Deans List at Brandeis
University for the spring semester. She is the daughter of Susan and Bill Farrell.
Anna Cino from Windham has been named to the spring Deans List at Loyola University
Maryland. Anna is a member of the class of 2015.
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Feeling the Heat with
Chili Contest at Pelham VFW
by Lynne Ober
Pelhams VFW Post 10722 hosted a chili contest
and barbeque dinner. Al Campbell had the
best seat in the house as he grilled hotdogs
and hamburgers on his portable grill under
the trees behind the post. His grill was
loaded onto a trailer, and he stood in the
trailer and cooked while cool breezes blew
all around him.
Inside community members gathered to
chat and eat. Jennifer La Crosse, Joe Fournier
and Sonny Sweetser made the chili entries,
which were served in small plastic cups so
that you could try each of them and then vote
for your favorite unfortunately most diners
said they had difculty deciding which they
liked best. Campbells hamburgers turned out
to be a crowd pleaser and who could resist
the dessert table or have just one dessert.
Fournier said that every year he grows
his own habanero peppers, the hottest chili
peppers found in grocery stores. You have
to wear gloves when you harvest them
because the oil can burn your skin, he said.
Every year he dries his and then uses them,
judiciously, in his cooking.
Jenya Baker was given a certicate
and cash award for her painting, which
represented patriotism. She said that
her thought about patriotism was slightly
different and she tried to depict the value of
family and country in her painting, which
showed a female service member in uniform
kneeling and hugging her child.
After dinner the Boy Scouts built a bon
re on the VFW property and held a formal
ag retirement ceremony.
Crews Respond to
Shed Fire at Castleton
submitted by Windham Fire Department
On Sunday afternoon, July 13, shortly after 3 p.m., Windham
Fire and Police departments responded to Castleton Banquet and
Function Facility on Indian Rock Road for a reported building re.
On-duty personnel, already committed at a medical call on
Route 93 responded. While at the medical call, personnel could
see a large column of smoke coming from that area.
First arriving personnel found a shed adjacent to the Castleton
that was fully involved in re along with heavy re that had
involved an area of pine trees and a large area of timber. Because
of the strong winds coming off of Cobbetts Pond, two homes were
also threatened by the quickly spreading re.
A working re assignment was requested, which brought
additional towns from Derry, Londonderry and Salem to the scene
to assist. Pelham and Hudson provided station coverage.
Witnesses said that before reghters arrived, ames could
be seen as high as 30 feet in the air. Fireghters were able to
quickly access and extinguish the re before any of the homes
were damaged. A small shed was totally destroyed as well as a
large section of fencing owned by the Castletion which was also
destroyed in the re.
The re was brought under control in less than an hour with
crews remaining on scene wetting down the area. No injuries
were reported. The re is being investigated by Deputy Fire Chief
William Martineau of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Boats that Float Come to the Pelham Library
by Tom Tollefson
On Thursday, July 17, nine
children and their parents were
hard at work constructing small
wooden boats in the Boats that
Float event at the Pelham Public
Library. This activity was part
of the librarys summer reading
program. Each week Childrens
Librarian Debbie Laffond runs the
group of children, 7 years old and
older, about science through
hands-on experiments and
exploration.
According to Laffond, the
goal of these types of summer
reading program activities is to
support childrens literacy.
Hopefully, when the kids
come for the programs they will
go home with books, Laffond
said. Its also about developing
friendships with kids they know and making new
friends.
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children
made boats
out of at
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pieces of
wood for
the hull,
wooden
dowels for
masts, cloth
strips for
sails, and an
assortment
of wood
pieces and decorations to give each ship a distinct
design by the young builders.
I like to build things. If you design something
and build it and it works, it can be fun, said
Tristan Archer, 10, as he sanded his hull and started
designing a rudder.
The children used hammers, nails, power drills,
hot glue guns, and sandpaper to work on their
boats. Parents and library staff closely supervised
and helped the children, especially when it came to
using the tools. However, the children did most of
the work when it came to deciding how to design
their boats.
The hardest part is holding back my thoughts and
letting her come up with her own, Kristie Archer
said as she watched her daughter come up with a
design for her boat by testing how the pieces could
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Beth Murphy poses with her daughter, Addison Sidlowski, 5, and her boat at the
Pelham Librarys Boats that Float event held July 17.
Staff photos by Lynne Ober
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to remain successful for 20 years and Toe Tap N Tights in Salem
is about to reach that major
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as the areas leader in dancewear.
They offer the nest selection
of body wear, footwear, tights
and accessories for dancers,
cheerleaders, gymnasts and
skaters of all ages. They carry a
full line of Capezio, Bloch, GK,
Bodywrappers, Motionwear and
other major manufacturers. They
also accept custom orders.
The secret to their success is
their knowledgeable and friendly
staff, always striving for customer
satisfaction, as well as their low
prices. Owner Chris Bencivenga explained, My daughter Corey was
the main inspiration for the birth of the store. When she started dance
at an early age, I realized how expensive it was for dance attire. I
wanted other families to be able to afford to have their children pursue
their dream in dance, so I developed the strategy to always try to keep
my regular prices the lowest in the area. She constantly hears from
customers how low her prices are.
New in a leadership role to Toe Tap N Tights is longtime dancer and
daughter, Corey Weiner who started working for the business on June
2. Corey has years of experience in dance and has worked in the store
from fourth grade through high school, before heading off to college.
She said, I grew up in the store!
Toe Tap N Tights welcomes customers in to help celebrate their 20th
anniversary by holding a special sale throughout the month of August
with a 20 percent discount on footwear and leotards.
Toe Tap N Tights is located at 5 Kelly Road in Salem. They can be
reached at 894-4557 and their website is www.toetapntights.com.
Chris said, I would like to thank all our customers for their support
and patronage over the years and we look forward to many more years
of customer satisfaction.
Owner Chris Bencivenga and daughter
Corey of Salems Toe, Tap NTights
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School Board Member
Questions Mold Remediation
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board member Ken Eyring came prepared
with a list of questions pertaining to nancial vouchers to be
discussed during the July 15 meeting. At some prior meetings,
Eyring had said he didnt feel he had been furnished with enough
information on the expenditures to make a valid decision.
Such was not the case this time, however. Eyring said he had
spent several hours looking over vouchers, checks and backup
information at the SAU #95 business ofce, prior to attending that
evenings session.
After reviewing the information at the SAU ofce, Eyring still
had a few questions. Unfortunately, Business Administrator Adam
Steel was on vacation and Superintendent Winfried Feneberg
did not know enough about the issues to provide a detailed
explanation.
The one question that seemed to surprise the other school board
members involved an approximate $5,000 invoice to Serve-Pro; an
environmental cleaning service, for the cost of remediating mold
at the annex building, which is adjacent to Golden Brook School.
School Board Vice-chairman Dennis Senibaldi said he wasnt
aware of the problem prior to Eyrings question, while the other
three board members also appeared to be in the dark. Although
Feneberg said he didnt believe the problem was extensive, he
also indicated that he didnt know specic details. Apparently,
some mildew/mold was discovered behind a wall cabinet that
was removed during renovations. The annex building is used
predominately for pre-school programs, but is presently being
retrotted for a life-skills program for special education students.
The existence of mold/mildew has been a sticky issue in
Windham since it was discovered above ceiling tiles in the
portable classrooms at Golden Brook School, just over a year
ago. Although remediation efforts were performed last summer,
the problem was not eradicated and more mold/mildew was
discovered this past winter. After a great deal of debate and
wrangling, the majority of school board members, subsequently,
voted to demolish the 10-classroom portable building, leaving the
school district with even more of a space crunch. How best to
resolve the space limitations is an ongoing debate, currently being
elded by the school district facilities committee and its citizen
counterpart.
The annex building, where the most recent mold discovery was
made, is not owned by the Windham School District. It is owned
by Tony Massahos, a local resident, who leases the building to the
school district. There has been discussion in the past about the
school district purchasing the structure, but nothing has transpired
to date.
Eyring questioned why the school district is paying for repairs
and environmental remediation to the annex facility, if it is being
leased. Shouldnt the landlord be responsible for the upkeep,
Eyring wanted to know. Feneberg did not have the answer to that
question, but assured Eyring that he would go back and look at the
lease.
It is anticipated that this issue will be brought up again during
the school boards next meeting on Tuesday, July 29, beginning at
7 p.m. The location of that meeting had not yet been determined,
however. More information will be made available on the school
districts website. This meeting will be open to the public.
Police Association
Donates Dress
Uniforms Worth $13K
by Barbara OBrien
When Windham Police ofcers attend funerals or other formal
functions they want to show their pride and look their best in
representing the town. Now, thanks to the generosity of the
Windham Police Association, each ofcer will soon be able to
achieve that goal.
During the July 14 board meeting, Police Chief Gerald Lewis
requested the selectmens approval for the donation of up to $13,000
worth of Class A dress uniforms for all ofcers, as well as blazers for
the departments dispatchers and administrative staff. The cost of a
dress uniform is approximately $750 per ofcer. The dress uniforms
will be set aside for specic functions, Lewis said. Most other area
departments already have dress uniforms, he said.
Hats to be worn with the dress uniforms are not included in the
police associations donation. Lewis said they will be included in the
police departments 2015 operations budget.
It is anticipated that the dress uniforms will be completed within
the next couple of months. Selectmen voted 4 to 0 to accept the
police associations donation with gratitude. Voting in favor of
accepting the donation were Chairman Ross McLeod and Selectmen
Joel Desilets, Roger Hohenberger and Bruce Breton. Vice-chairman
Al Letizio, Jr. did not attend the July 14 selectmens meeting.
Pelhams Shailey
Doherty Honored
at NH Police Cadet
Training Academy
submitted by Tim Doherty
Phillips Exeter Academy student Shailey Doherty of Pelham
was awarded Most Improved Cadet at the 41st annual New
Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy. The NHPCTA was
held this year June 21-27 at the NH Technical Institute in Concord.
Started in the early 1970s as a program for two or three cadets,
the program now has
nearly 150 cadets in
three levels. Although
a program of the New
Hampshire Association of
Chiefs of Police, cadets
were guided by law
enforcement ofcials
from most aspects of law
enforcement. Included
in the staff are members
of the Department of
Corrections, Liquor
Enforcement, University
Police, Fish and Game,
State Police, county
sheriffs, local city
and town police and
U.S. Military Police.
Cadets were also given
opportunities to meet
ofcials from U.S. Forestry, U.S. Border Patrol, FBI, Mounted Police
Bomb Squad, SWAT Team, helicopter crew, snowmobile team and
many others attending graduation.
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Windhams Donovan
joins Greater
Haverhill Chamber as
Director of Economic
Development
submitted by Stacey Bruzzese,
Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce announces
the addition of Beverly J. Donovan of Windham to the staff as
the director of Economic Development. Donovan sees a lot of
potential for growth and success in the region that the Greater
Haverhill Chamber of Commerce encompasses. She knows how
important a strong chamber is to businesses and the communities
in which they exist, and has already begun planning a schedule
of meetings and events to support economic development in the
region and making the chamber businesses stronger. She looks
forward to being of service to all of the chambers businesses and
communities.
Bev comes to the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
with a diverse background of business, community and
economic development experience. With a masters degree
in community economic development, Bev has most recently
been employed as a commercial real estate adviser with Colliers
International in Manchester, concentrating on industrial, ofce
and land transactions. During that time, Bev also completed a
planning internship with the Southern NH Planning Commission,
Neighborworks training, Main Street Program training and several
business and professional development workshops and seminars.
Established in 1888, the Greater Haverhill Chamber of
Commerce is the voice of business and the heart of 14
communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The
chamber creates and fosters a prosperous business environment
and supports the growth and protability of members. They
provide resources, advocacy, information, networking and
marketing opportunities.
For more information about the Greater Haverhill Chamber
of Commerce, or to schedule some time to speak with Beverly
Donovan, contact the ofce at (978) 373-5663 or email Bev
directly at Beverly@haverhillchamber.com.
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WSB Insights No. 2 (Purchasing)
On July 29, the Windham School Board (WSB)
will meet to discuss proposed changes to the Windham
School Districts (WSD) purchasing policies. Te
presentation will be made by Adam Steel, the WSDs
Director of Business Administration and Operations.
If approved as written, Mr. Steels proposal would
vastly increase his spending authority as the Business
Administrator at the expense of vastly diminishing
WSB oversight. A copy of the proposal can be found in
the public packet for the meeting: www.tinyurl.com/
WSB-20140729). I ask that you please read it!
One of my many concerns can be found on page 6
of the public packet, where Mr. Steel recommends the
Business Administrators purchasing authorization limits
be raised from $5K. He recommends a pre-approved
limit of $25K on Bids and Requests For Proposals
(RFPs) without WSB approval and no limit on
spending for Quotes and Single Source vendors -
with the only requirement being a courtesy notice to
the Board when single source purchases exceed $25K
and when purchases based on quotes exceed $50K.
At least one WSB member has stated he feels
comfortable with the proposed limits. I do not. If
all of the recommendations in the public packet are
implemented as written, the WSB will delegate away
one of its most important fundamental responsibilities
Fiscal Control over District Spending. I believe
delegating that authority away is irresponsible.
Delegating a vast majority of that responsibility to a
single individual could be considered gross negligence.
Tis important discussion that begins on July 29
could have very serious repercussions for years to come.
Please attend this special workshop meeting and make
your feelings known.
Ken Eyring, School Board Member, Windham
Bob Haefner Announces Candidacy
for State Rep, District 37
I announce my candidacy, as a Republican, for the
NH House of Representatives from District 37, Hudson
and Pelham. I am seeking re-election for a ffth term to
the House.
From a qualifcation standpoint, I have a Master of
Science in Management from Lesley University and
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
which I earned magna cum laude. I am retired from
Hewlett Packard where I left as an Operations Manager
in Services Procurement. I have experience, after 36
years with a combination of Digital Equipment Corp.,
Compact Computer and HP, in People Management,
Process Management, Project Management and
Engineering. I have been active in Hudson for some
time. I served for eight years on the Hudson Municipal
Budget Committee (three as Clerk), eight years on the
Hudson Conservation Commission (two years as the
Chair), and fve years as a Cemetery Trustee (four years
as Chair). I am a member of the American Legion,
Alvirne Vocational School Advisory Council, a past
Director of the Hudson Historical Society, Overseer
of the Hudson Grange, Master of the Hillsborough
County Pomona Grange and a member of the State
Grange Executive Committee. I am a supporting
member of the NH Farm Bureau and a member of
their Government Afairs Committee. I have just been
re-elected as Chairman of the Board of the NH Grange
Charitable Foundation. I am also the Chair of the
Hudson Senior Council on Aging.
I have served four terms in the House and served
all eight years on the Committee on Environment and
Agriculture. I was fortunate to have been asked to
serve on a second committee for three of those years,
an opportunity few Representatives get. As a result,
I also was a member of Election Law one year, and
Legislative Administration for two years. I am proud
of my attendance. I never missed a session day in the
frst four years. During the third term, I missed four
session days, all because I was in Washington, DC, on
legislative Business, lobbying for NH agriculture. I only
missed one committee day in eight years. I feel strongly
that you are not represented if your Representatives are
not there for both session and committee meetings. I
am also proud of the work our committee has done to
help Agriculture in NH. For two years I also served on
the Hillsborough County Executive Committee. I am
active in Te Council of State Governments and State
Agriculture and Rural Leaders, a group of Agriculture
Chairs from Houses and Senates from all 50 states. I
served my third term as the Chair of the Committee on
Environment and Agriculture, sandwiched between two
terms as the Ranking minority member.
My priorities continue to be low taxes through
prudent spending, our seniors, our veterans, law
enforcement, your constitutional rights, parental rights,
an environment that attracts and retains business in
NH, your second amendment rights and local control
of education. I also support preservation of open space
- and what better way is there to keep space open than
by preserving the family farm? Although I am from
Hudson, I proudly represent the good folks of Pelham
and I take that responsibility seriously.
I have been endorsed by the NRA with an A-, the
Business and Industry Association and the National
Federation of Independent Businesses all because of my
pro-business and pro-2nd amendment voting record. I
served my military obligation with the USMCR, 2nd
Battalion, 25th Marines.
I humbly ask for your support for the September
9 primary, by voting for Bob Haefner for State
Representative.
Bob Haefner, Hudson
Planning Board Tanks Master
Plan Workshop Participants
Te Planning Board would like to thank everyone
that attended the Master Plan Visioning Workshop
on July 17 at Searles School and Chapel. Tere was
a great turnout and many thoughtful comments and
visions for the community shared. Te summary of
all that hard work will be presented at the Planning
Board meeting on July 30 at 7 p.m., which everyone is
welcome to attend. Te information will also be posted
on the Master Plan page of the Town website (www.
windhamnewhampshire.com) after the July 30. If you
would like more information about the Master Plan
or have any questions, please feel free to contact Laura
Scott, Community Development Director at 432-3806
or lscott@windhamnewhampshire.com.
Laura Scott, Community Development Director,
Windham
Doing Casinos in NH the Right Way
I support casino gaming in New Hampshire.
I want to get that statement out of the way so there is
no ambiguity. I support them in our state preferably
in Salem. I believe they bring jobs both construction
and ongoing service positions to our area. Te casino
will be a draw; both the facilities themselves and for
tourists considering our state for the other attractions
we have, such as NASCAR and the fall foliage. It also
will bring millions of dollars of revenue to our state.
However, if casinos come to our state, we must make
sure we do it the right way; and the most important
issue is the last thing the state sees with casinos: revenue.
Te major concern I have is casino revenues are not
consistent, and, because of interstate competition,
these revenues often decrease. Articles about casinos in
Delaware refect this concern. Te following is from the
June 20, 2014, edition of USA Today:
Gaming revenue in Delaware fell sharply in 2012.
Te frst half of 2013 has been even worse Delawares
biggest problem is the ferce competition for gamblers
in the Mid-Atlantic states, experts said.
Delaware saw slot revenues from Dover Downs drop
from $18.1 million to $11.8 million between May 2011
and May 2013. Keep this in mind when Massachusetts
builds its casinos in the coming years; competition will
cut into the revenue pie.
However, even if the revenue is not what we think
it should be, it would still be tens of millions of dollars
annually, not including licensing fees. Tat said; we
must be careful how we allocate these funds.
I believe all casino revenues must go toward one-time
infrastructure and transportation projects. We must not
pay for ongoing budgetary expenses with this money.
What does this mean? Let us assume the casino brings
in $100 million annually. If we use that money to
fund ongoing expenses in the state budget (such as state
employee salaries), and casino revenue drops to $85
million the next year, the budget and the taxpayers
have a $15 million defcit to fll (plus infation). If
revenues increase to $110 million, there is no guarantee
the money will return to taxpayers. Instead, it will
likely go toward funding other projects. In summary, if
the state includes the casino revenue in their budget and
expenses increase and casino revenues drop, we make
our state less fscally sound.
On the other hand, if we dedicate casino revenue
toward infrastructure projects (such as repairing our
states red-listed bridges or restoring school building
aid), we can prioritize when we do projects as revenues
change. Terefore, if revenues fall, the state can defer
projects of lesser priority. If revenues increase, we can
address more infrastructure needs (or return a portion
to taxpayers). We address state needs without creating
revenue shortfalls or funding new spending projects.
If we approach the distribution of casino revenue
correctly, we will see more jobs in our state and
improved roads and bridges, all while protecting
taxpayers.
(Regina Birdsell is a State Representative for
Rockingham District 13 and candidate for State Senate
District 19, Derry, Hampstead, and Windham)
Regina Birdsell, Hampstead
Coughlin Seeks Re-election
as Register of Deeds
My name is Pam Coughlin and I am running for
re-election in the Republican Primary for Register
of Deeds in Hillsborough County. Te Registry of
Deeds is a constitutionally elected ofce. As Register,
I am responsible for collecting Real Estate Transfer
Taxes and maintaining all records regarding real estate
transactions. During the fscal year 2014, the Registry
raised over $25.7 million in revenue for the State of
New Hampshire.
I graduated from the University of New Hampshire
and Portsmouth High School. I have been married for
39 years with four children to Lieutenant Colonel John
Coughlin, Army National Guard, who served three
tours in Iraq.
As your Current Register of Deeds, I initiated and
adopted a Property Fraud Alert program for the citizens
of Hillsborough County. Te Property Fraud Alert
program is a free service ofered by the Registry of
Deeds to help protect Hillsborough County against
property fraud. Te website is: www.nhdeeds.com or
call 1-800-728-3858.
I am Pam Coughlin and I am seeking your support
for re-election in the Republican Primary for the
Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds on September
9.
Pamela Coughlin, Amherst
Windham Welcomes
New Planning Assistant
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Richard Dick Watkins
Richard Dick Watkins of The Villages, FL, 70, passed away on July 9, 2014. Dick, son to Leo and
Irene (Therrien) Watkins, was born in Methuen, MA. He graduated from Central Catholic High School
and then joined the Air Force. He took a bride, June Hamel, on September 6, 1965. He proudly served
his country in the Vietnam War and started his career at AT&T where he remained for 25 years.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and was an active member of the Knights
of Columbus. He was an amazing father
of three children, Trisha, Scott, and
Jennifer. They resided in Lawrence MA,
Andover MA, Wappinger Falls, NY and
Pelham, NH. He was a man of great
patience, few words, a medical miracle
and a hero to all who knew him. He
enjoyed golf, playing cards, shufeboard,
playing on his iPad, traveling and spending
time with his family, especially his
grandchildren. He retired with his wife
in Londonderry, NH and moved to The
Villages in 2008 along with many family
and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
sister, Joanne Sciuto; brother, Roger
Watkins; many aunts and uncles; and
mother and father-in-law, Alfred and
Bernadette Hamel.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, June
Watkins, The Villages, FL; daughter Trisha (Mike)
Fruhbeis, Hampstead NH; son Scott (Nisha) Watkins,
Manchester, NH; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Berard,
Oxford, FL; seven grandchildren, Ross, Jake, Olivia,
Chase, Gavin, Luke and Sarah; brother, Don (Marge)
Watkins; sister, Arlene (Ron) Veilleux; sister, Jackie (Bill) Herzog, all of
The Villages; in-laws, Al Scuito, Burlington MA, Gloria (Jack) Sullivan
and Donna (Tom) Boland, all residing in The Villages; and many
nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held June 21 at St. Patrick Church, 12 Main St.,
Pelham. A private burial will be held at the New Hampshire State
Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O.
Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, in lieu of owers.
The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen,
MA, had care of the arrangements. To leave an online condolence,
please visit www.dewhirstfuneral.com orfacebook.com/
DewhirstFuneralHome.
submitted by Laura Scott,
Community Development Director
The Community Development Department
welcomes Julie Suech, the new planning assistant,
to the Town of Windham. Julie started with the
town on Monday, July 14 and jumped right into
work. Julie will provide administrative staff
support for the planning board and give top-
quality customer service to those looking for
assistance, in person or on the phone, from the
department. Suech, a Windham resident, looks
forward to doing her part to help support the
town, its residents and business through her new
position. Julie can be reached at 432-3806 or
jsuech@windhamnewhampshire.com and her
regular hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feel
free to stop by introduce yourself to Julie and
welcome her to her new position.
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In My Opinion...
In My Opinion... In My Opinion...
by Kelly Ayotte
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Continuing the Fight to Protect New
Hampshire from Online Sales Taxes
by Senator Kelly Ayotte
Without congressional action, a key law
that prevents state and local governments from
imposing new taxes on Internet access services
will expire in November.
For 16 years, the
Internet Tax Freedom Act
has prevented politicians
nationwide from using
the Web as a piggy bank
and helped E-commerce
thrive by keeping it free
from burdensome tax
restrictions. Passing
legislation to extend the
prohibition on new Internet access taxes should
be approved immediately, and it should be made
permanent.
But hows this for irony: Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Dick
Durbin (D-IL) want to hold the renewal of this
common sense law hostage in order to pass the
onerous and grossly misnamed Marketplace
Fairness Act, which in reality should be called
the Internet Sales Tax Collection Act. It would
turn New Hampshires online retailers into sales
tax collectors for 45 states across the country that
impose sales taxes.
Here in the Granite State, we understand that
our lack of a sales tax is a source of economic
strength that helps create jobs. But most other
states see sales taxes as a way to fund bigger
government and they consider online businesses
a new source of tax revenue to plug budget holes.
Enactment of federal online sales tax legislation
would have serious consequences for Internet
businesses in New Hampshire and across the
nation.
For starters, our states online businesses
would be forced to calculate, collect and remit
sales taxes for nearly 10,000 tax jurisdictions
a daunting task that an online retailer from
Portsmouth told me he simply doesnt have the
time or manpower for. Instead of selling products
online, he said hed only be able to post a product
catalog on his companys Website a move that
could shrink the size of his business, along with
his ability to hire more workers.
New Hampshires online retailers would also be
open to audits from thousands of municipalities
nationwide presenting compliance and legal
costs that could easily skyrocket. Picture it: an
online retailer in Somersworth, New Hampshire,
having to defend itself against an audit from tax
collectors in faraway places like Springeld,
Illinois.
The result is as predictable as it is tragic: it may
be cheaper and easier for a business to stop selling
online or stop growing rather than hire lawyers to
ght money hungry regulators in other states.
We all know that the Internet has been a
bright spot in our sputtering economy, bringing
down barriers and opening up new markets for
entrepreneurs. An online business in a rural area
of New Hampshire can sell products to customers
across the country and around the world. While
politicians in other states see these businesses
as a new source of tax revenue, here in New
Hampshire we know what these retailers really
are: a source of jobs and income for the families
they support.
As Congress prepares to renew the Internet
Tax Freedom Act, we have to put the focus
back on the operative word freedom. That
means stopping Internet access taxes and
stopping burdensome online sales taxes that will
harm online retailers in the Granite State and
nationwide.
Kelly Ayotte, of Nashua, is a member of the Senate
Commerce Committee.
Wednesdays thru August 20
Concerts on the Village Green in front
of the Pelham Public Library; brought to
you by Pelham Community Spirit, Inc.
Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are free!
Bring your family, friends, chair, blanket and
sunscreen! Food and drinks will be available for
purchase at every concert. Concession proceeds
will benet Pelham VFW John Hargreaves
Memorial Post.
August 6 - 4EverFab (Beatles Tribute Band) and
Classic Car Show/Cruise Night
August 20 - The Boys of Rockingham (Current
and Classic Country Music)
New this year - rain date is following
Wednesday for all concerts. For updates or
postponements due to weather, go to our
Facebook page or website for details, www.
PelhamCommunitySpirit.org.
Saturday, July 26
A Concert by Chris Quinn, 2 p.m.
at the Nesmith Library. Local artist
Chris Quinn is a master guitarist, multi-
instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. He
will be performing a selection of original music,
using a variety of instruments with material
ranging from classical to rock to jazz to funk. Its
sure to be a great time! Event is free and open to
the public. Register by calling the Library at 432-
7154.
Tuesday, July 29
Trivia Night! Bring a team, or join
on your own. Prizes will be awarded
for every round in this entertaining
night of questions and answers. Join
your local celebrity host for an evening of trivia,
refreshments, and more! The fun begins at 6 p.m.
Event is free and open to the public. Register by
calling the Nesmith Library at 432-7154.
Thursday, July 31
Seeking Talented Kids, Sponsors and
Donations. Save the date for The Second
Annual Evening of Thanks & Giving: A
Gala (talent showcase) and Auction to
benet homeless children and families served by
Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County
will take place Friday, November 7, at 6 p.m. at
the Atkinson Country Club. We are currently
auditioning talented youth age 5-18 who would
like to perform for the event. Deadline: Audition
videos must be submitted by today. Additionally
we are seeking sponsorships for our gala and
donations of items to be part of our silent auction.
Go to familypromisegrc.org, to learn more
about the auditions, our sponsorship levels of
giving, purchase tickets and to learn more about
our organization. For donations of auction items
contact Victoria McKinney-Vareschi at Family
Promise Greater Rockingham County by e-mail
vicki.vareschiatfamilypromisegrc.org or call 432-
0400. Sponsorships and Donations should be
received prior to October 1 in order to receive full
benets of your donations.
Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County
serves the towns of Pelham, Salem, and Windham.
Saturday, August 2
All women of all ages are invited to
join us in honoring Our Lady for First
Saturday Devotions at St. Patrick Church
in Pelham. We begin with Mass at 8
a.m. followed by the rosary for our country at
8:30 and then join us for a pot luck breakfast
and our guest Speaker Kaitlin Gilday. She will
share her experience as a Missionary for FOCUS
(Fellowship of Catholic University Students).
For more information call Linda at 930-6436 or
e-mail WomenOfMaryNHatyahoo.com. Note:
Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be
available before Mass at 7:30 in the chapel.
The next Household Hazardous Waste &
Electronics Collection will be held today from
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nashua Public Works
Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., Nashua for residents
of Pelham and Windham. Cost: $10 user fee
per vehicle, additional charges for quantities
exceeding 10 gallons or 20 pounds, additional
charges for electronics recycling. For more
information and a complete list of accepted items,
visit http://www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-
2240.
Pelham Beach Day! Come join us for food,
activities, music and free family fun at the Pelham
Veterans Memorial Park, 11 Mammoth Rd., from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free giveaways,
games, music, face painting, kayaking, inatables
for the kids, new playground, volleyball game
at the beach, BBQ and other refreshments.
Sponsored by Pelham Parks & Recreation and the
Pelham Community Spirit, Inc.
Monday, August 2 thru
Saturday, August 30
August Adult Programs at Nesmith
Library
Aug. 2: Edible Car Contest at 2
p.m. Flex your creative muscles
and build your own food car!
Bring in a small car made entirely
of edible materials, and join in
the pack. Car must be ready to
roll down a three foot ramp. For
contest rules, contact the library.
Prizes awarded for most creative
and fastest cars. It will be a race to
the nish!
Aug. 11: Dyeing Techniques Class
at 6 p.m. Learn simple dyeing styles
using inks, pens, and traditional
dyes to make scarves, clothing, and
home dcor. Finished projects can
be taken home, or left at the library to
dry overnight. Space is limited. Visit the
library to see examples of projects.
Aug. 18: Intro to Zentangle Class t 6
p.m. Back by popular demand; come for
an evening of basic Zentangle instruction
led by Suzanne Binnie. Zentangle is a
creative and meditative form of drawing.
This promises to be a fun time.
Aug. 27: Murder Mystery Night with
the Windham Actors Guild at 6 p.m. An
exciting evening of suspense, drama,
and mystery! The Windham Actors
Guild will lead you through the show.
Participants will help solve the murder.
Come for the excitement, entertainment,
and refreshments!
Aug. 30: End of Summer Potluck at 2
p.m. Celebrate the end of the Adult
Summer Reading Program with a
potluck! Bring a dish to share with
others, and stay for food, rafes, games,
prizes, and more! Space is limited.
Aug. 1-30: Experiment with a New
Book. Come grab a wrapped book at the
library. Experiment with new reading
possibilities. Fill out a short review of
the book by August 29, and be entered
to win a prize.
Registration required for all programs which are
free and open to the adult patrons over 18. Call
the library at 432-7154 to register.
Friday, August 8
Veteran Benet Dinner! Luau Theme.
Public Welcome! All proceeds benet
veterans programs. Doors open at 5:30
p.m. at the VFW Post, 6 Main St. in Pelham.
Admission: $8 per adult; $5 per child under 12.
Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, coffee, tea, desserts,
and more! 50/50 Rafe! Door Prize! Contact
Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863 or visit our
website at www.pelhamweb.org/vfw. Sponsored
by John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722 VFW
and Ladies Auxiliary.
Wednesday, August 13
Windham Seniors are invited to the
Town of Windhams Annual Senior
Picnic, which will be on at Windham
High School. Senior Citizens can pick
up tickets from the Recreation Ofce no
later than August 8. Tickets must be presented at
the door. The theme this year is tropical wear
your Hawaiian shirts and bright colors, and join
us for a great time. The doors at Windham High
School open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served
around 11:45 a.m.; hot dogs, hamburgers,
subs, chips, watermelon and lemonade will be
served. After lunch, we will have entertainment
in the air conditioned auditorium from 1 to
2 p.m. For more information, contact the
Recreation Ofce at 965-1208 or by e-mail at
RecreationatWindhamNewHampshire.com.
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Southern NH Planning Commission
Seeks Public Review of DRAFT Plan
submitted by Laura Scott,
Windham Community Development Director
Between July 23 and August 21, the Southern
New Hampshire Planning Commission is seeking
public review and input on the DRAFT Regional
Comprehensive Plan 2015: Moving Southern NH
Forward.
This plan is advisory only and applies to the
SNHPC Planning Commission Region which
includes 14 municipalities located within portions
of Merrimack, Hillsborough and Rockingham
counties. These municipalities include the City
of Manchester and the towns of Auburn, Bedford,
Candia, Chester, Derry, Deereld, Goffstown,
Hooksett, Londonderry, New Boston, Raymond,
Weare and Windham.
This DRAFT Comprehensive Plan is the result of
a major two-year effort involving extensive public
outreach through public visioning workshops;
community events; social media; and public
surveys. The development of the plan also reects
the hard work of a volunteer Project Leadership
Team made up of planning commissioners,
town planners and community representatives,
including residents and businesses from around
the region.
SNHPC is interested in hearing from all
residents and businesses within the SNHPC
Region. The DRAFT Plan can be viewed on the
SNHPC website (www.snhpc.org) and CDs of
the plan will also be made available at all local
libraries in the region.
A public presentation and hearing on the
DRAFT Comprehensive Plan is also scheduled
with the SNHPC Planning Commission on
Tuesday, August 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the SNHPC
Conference Room at 438 Dubuque Street,
Manchester. This hearing is open to the public.
Individuals requesting assistance or special
arrangements to attend the meeting should
contact Linda Moore, ofce administrator, at 669-
4664 or at lmoore@snhpc.org.
Charlie McMahon Recognized
for Real Estate Excellence
submitted by
Kimberly McMahon
Charlie McMahon has
been named Agent of the
Month at Coco, Early &
Associates, Windham
ofce for June.
In 2013 Charlie was
awarded for being one of
the top producers for all of
Coco, Early & Associates.
There are over 200 agents
from various Coco,
Early ofces throughout
New Hampshire and
Massachusetts.
McMahon, who has
been with Coco, Early for
over four years, has shown
that hard work, integrity and
knowledge are invaluable in
helping clients achieve their
dreams. He has made a name for himself for
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School Board Requesting $400,000 CIP Allocation for Roof Repairs
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members are asking the towns Capital
Improvement Plan committee to allocate $400,000 for the
replacement of two of the roofs on Windham Middle School. The
decision to send the request to the CIP Committee was unanimous
(5 to 0).
The CIP program is intended to include major expenses from both
the town and school district sides of government, in an attempt to
reduce any large tax hikes along the way. Once all requests are
received by CIP committee members, it is their job to prioritize
which expenditures are the most important right now and which can
be put off for awhile. Capital Improvement Plans generally extend
for at least six years going forward. Currently, projects presented
to the CIP committee are those costing a minimum of $75,000.
That level was recently increased from $40,000. CIP requests
are generally presented to the committee by department heads.
Requests to the CIP committee were due no later than July 23.
Annually, 75 cents on the Windham Tax Rate is intended for Capital
Improvement Plan projects.
This year, there were two projects proposed for CIP action by
SAU 95 Business Administrator Adam Steel: the roof replacements
at the middle school and a driveway upgrade at Center School,
intended to provide better trafc ow. School board members felt
that changing the conguration of the driveway at Center School
would be premature, however, as no decisions have yet been made
on any school expansion. Windows at the middle school, as well as
HVAC upgrades and a new re alarm system were also on the list of
potential CIP projects for the not-too-distant future.
School board chairman Jerome Rekart said he feels that asking
the CIP committee to set aside $400,000 for roof replacements is
a good start toward meeting the goals established during a recent
capital needs assessment. Rekart said he didnt feel comfortable
asking for more than $400,000 at this time. The pot is only
so big, Rekart said. This is not just a generic x stuff fund,
Rekart explained that its meant for major projects, not routine
maintenance.
School board member Michael Joanis agreed with recommending
the roof replacements for CIP consideration. The spirit of the CIP
is to take the edge off big ticket items, Joanis said. We should
go after the biggest cost items rst. School board vice chairman
Dennis Senibaldi noted that the longer the roofs leak, the more
problems will develop, making their replacement a priority.
School board member Ken Eyring said he feels its important to
break down the list of items being included in the CIP request. We
need to justify what were trying to do, Eyring said. Senibaldi said
as much information as possible needs to be provided up front,
so voters will know exactly what theyre being asked to approve.
Eyring, who has frequently alleged that the taxpayers of Windham
dont trust the school board, said he would like there to be a citizens
committee, which would assess and validate proposals made by the
school district administration. This would diminish the trust issue,
Eyring said, and would make passage of warrant articles much easier
come next March.
Chairman Rekart said that having too many committees reviewing
information could cause analysis paralysis. One of the main
responsibilities of the school district administration is to provide
advice and recommendations to the school board, Rekart said.
At any rate, he added, it is too late this year to even consider
establishing such a committee, as CIP proposals are due to be
presented by July 23.
You cant run the school district by committee, Superintendent
Winfried Feneberg said. It slows down the entire process.
Referring to himself and Steel, Feneberg said, We are accountable.
The administration is charged with this responsibility. Feneberg
said he and other members of the administration always strive to be
transparent. Im all for returning any money we dont spend to the
taxpayers, Feneberg emphasized, adding that he always welcomes
input from members of the school district facilities committee, as
well as Windham residents, in general.
Changes to High School Graduation
Attire Being Considered
by Barbara OBrien
School Board Vice-chairman Dennis Senibaldi has asked
school administrators to consider amending policies pertaining to
graduation attire at Windham High School. The issue was raised
when a student who graduated this past June asked to wear some
form of military attire, such as a stole or sash, over the traditional
gown. That request was, reportedly, denied. As a result, Senibaldi
asked that the topic be put on the agenda for the July 15 board
meeting.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg assured school board
members that the existing policy is in no way an attempt to
diminish the importance of military service. A lot of schools have
been grappling with this issue, Feneberg said.
The graduates who would be allowed to wear
attire indicating their military service would be
those who nish basic training between their
junior and senior years of high school. School
administrators are also being asked to consider
anyone who participates in the ROTC (Reserve
Ofcer Training Corps) while attending high school.
The program is currently offered to Windham
students at Salem High School. We should be
recognizing their dedication, Senibaldi said.
Its worthwhile to discuss the options, Feneberg said, but
also noted that he is concerned about other groups asking for
exceptions to the existing graduation attire policy. Feneberg said
an amendment could either be included in the student handbook
or instituted as a separate policy. The policy needs to be as clear
as possible, Feneberg said.
School board member Ken Eyring commented, This shouldnt be
a challenge at all. Students should be able to share their successes
at graduation, Eyring said. This is an honor for our country and
for our school. Any other decision reects negatively on the school
district, he said, referring to the administrations failure to allow
certain forms of military attire.
School board chairman Jerome Rekart agreed. This is
something of which we should all be proud, Rekart said.
Resident Bob Coole, who served in the United States Coast
Guard, said, Graduation is the end of 12 years of education.
If somebody has gone through boot camp, thats part of that
education, and should be acknowledged, he said.
After further discussion, it was decided that Senibaldi and SAU
95 administrators would work jointly in establishing options for
enhanced graduation attire.
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by Barbara OBrien
Despite it being a beautiful summer evening in July, a large
turnout of residents showed up at the Searles School and Chapel to
express their opinions on whats right about the Town of Windham
and where improvement just might be needed. Most participants
were very vocal and didnt hesitate to express their opinions.
There appeared to be a great deal of consensus among those who
participated in the discussion.
Windhams Master Plan Community Visioning Workshop was
organized by Community Development Director Laura Scott and
facilitated by David Preece, executive director of the Southern New
Hampshire Planning Commission, and Jack Munn, the planning
commissions chief planner. Windham became a member of the
Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission last year, after
resigning from its lengthy membership with the Rockingham
Planning Commission.
Windham has contracted with the Southern New Hampshire
Planning Commission to update its aging Master Plan. The existing
Master Plan is approaching its 10th anniversary, nearly double what
is recommended for an update by the State of New Hampshire. Its
a daunting task, Munn said. It really is a balancing of opinions.
What do you envision for the future and what dont you want
Windham to look like? Munn questioned.
Windham Planning Board Chairman Kristi St. Laurent said she
wants the updated Master Plan to reect what the town wants. To
obtain information on what direction residents would like Windham
to proceed, the planning board recently conducted a web-based
survey; the results of which are currently being compiled and are
expected to be presented during the planning board meeting on July
30.
Windham has a long history to its credit and many of those who
participated in the visioning workshop expressed a strong desire to
retain the characteristics that signify the heart and soul of this now
burgeoning southern New Hampshire community.
Windham was originally a parish of Londonderry, so designated
in 1719. It wasnt until 1741 that it was incorporated as a separate
entity. Windham was the second town to be incorporated, following
the establishment of the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border.
While the debate on the correct pronunciation of Windham
continues today, with some saying Wind-um and others Wind-ham,
the town was named after Sir Charles Wyndham (which the British
pronounce Wind-ham). Windham encompasses 26.8 square miles
of land and 1.1 square miles of inland water.
The population of Windham has continued to grow, unabated
since its inception, with the largest increase occurring between
1960 and 2010. In fact, it is one of a very few communities in
New Hampshire that continues to see its population increase. In
1960, there were 1,317 people residing in Windham. By 1970,
the number of residents rose to 3,008. Ten years later, in 1980,
the number escalated to 5,664. During the next decade, the
number of people living in Windham nearly doubled to 9,020. By
the beginning of the 21st Century, the population had climbed to
10,845. Recent calculations estimate that approximately 14,000
people currently inhabit the area.
The groups of people gathered for the recent workshop were
divided into six individual groups, including economic development,
recreation, housing, community facilities, transportation, and natural
and cultural resources. Each participant was given the opportunity
to sit in on two of these groups.
Those who interacted with the economic development group
emphasized the importance of reaching out regionally and
attempting to learn how other communities have succeeded or
failed. How to balance commercial, industrial and residential
development was a frequent concern. People asked how property
values could be protected. Which businesses are desirable and
which are not suitable for Windham? This was another common
thought, with several people commenting that they didnt want Big
Box stores or other large retail enterprises moving to Windham.
How will new businesses impact the towns infrastructure was
another issue raised.
One resident cited the need for diversity in Windham, referring
particularly to ethnicities. Windham needs to be more business
friendly, another person said, adding that regulations shouldnt be
overly stringent or too relaxed. I dont want Windham to wind
up looking like some of the other towns in the area, one woman
commented, referring to Salem, in particular.
Those who interacted with the transportation group listed median
landscaping, roadside mowing, snow removal, a consistent highway
department budget, and high standards for new road construction
as things that are being done right in Windham. Among areas that
need improvement is the timing of trafc lights, particularly along
Route 111, which is a state roadway. Suggestions for improvements
included using more eco-friendly road treatments during the
winter, initiating street sweeping earlier in the spring, providing
multiple modes of transportation; such as a connection with the
Downeaster train service, a bus stop at the Park n Ride near Exit 3,
and the establishment of a local taxi service, as well as van service
to Manchester/Boston Regional Airport. Getting the Route 111
Corridor on the Department of Transportations 10-year construction
list was also listed as a priority, along with widening the shoulders
along Range Road, to allow for safer bike and pedestrian travel.
Some residents who participated in the group discussing housing
in Windham commented that they like the large houses and large
lots on which these homes have been built. Others want mixed
types of housing, as long as they work well with the existing
character of the community. Appropriate housing for elderly
residents wanting to downsize, as well as for young professionals,
were also listed as goals. There was a mixed review among those
who want more restrictions on housing and those who want less.
Those participating in the community facilities group listed the
existence of traditional New England architecture, an excellent
high school, a strong historical inuence and the Windham Rail
Trail. The lack of a community center was listed as one of the major
drawbacks. One resident commented that the hours of operation at
the towns transfer station are too short; while another spoke about
the frequent power outages that tend to plague the area.
The natural and cultural resources group praised the small town
charm they feel still characterizes Windham, and emphasized the
importance of preserving the remaining historical buildings. Also
listed as benecial was the existence of local ponds and lakes.
Many also spoke about the need to improve communication
regarding these resources, so that residents would be more aware of
what the town has to offer.
Residents who contributed to the discussion on recreation
commended Recreation Coordinator Cheryl Haas for her efforts in
providing a variety of activities and events. This group also approved
of the way in which the towns athletic elds are being maintained,
as well as the many improvements to the Windham Rail Trail.
Areas where improvement is needed were listed as Grifn Park (the
abandoned skateboard park), enhancing the use of social media to
keep residents better informed and constructing a track at Windham
High School. Other suggestions included establishing an annual art/
craft show and performing a cost/benet analysis of installing a turf
athletic eld on town-owned property.
The next step in the Master Plan process will be for the
representatives of the Southern New Hampshire Planning
Commission to prepare a draft of a proposed vision plan for the
Town of Windham. Once completed, the proposal will be presented
to the Windham Planning Board and also posted on the towns
website.
Garden Club Awards Surette Scholarships
to BG and Windham High Students
submitted by Linda German, Windham Garden Club
Two outstanding Windham students have been awarded the 2014
Nancy Surette Memorial Scholarships by the Windham Garden Club.
Nicole Parent and Devin Marino, 2014 alumni of Bishop Guertin
High School and Windham High School, respectively, were honored
at the clubs recent Summer Solstice awards banquet.
The scholarships continue the clubs tradition of aiding top
students, be they high school graduates, already matriculated
collegians or even mid-life career changers, in their life sciences
studies.
A four-year honor roll and National Honor Society member,
Nicole will begin biology studies at the University of Massachusetts-
Lowell this fall, focusing on cures for human cell mutations and
diseases.
At home on the playing eld as much as in the laboratory, she
captained both her eld hockey and softball teams.
Musically, Nicole led the ute section and became drum major for
the Bishop Guertin marching band, all while teaching herself tenor
saxophone well enough to play with the schools jazz ensemble.
Devin will study biomedical engineering at the University of
Rochester, a eld combining the biological aspects of medicine with
engineering and design.
Greatly motivated by his dad, a quadriplegic after a car accident
four years ago, Devin hopes to develop devices to help his father
and others achieve increasing independence in their daily lives.
A three-sport varsity athlete in soccer, wrestling and tennis, he
volunteered at JV wrestling tournaments and youth soccer clinics.
Devin was one of three high school seniors from New Hampshire
out of 3,400 applicants from all six New England states to earn a
$5,000 Hood Milk Sportsmanship Scholarship award.
Each Garden Club scholarship was $1,000, paid directly to the
winners schools.
submitted by
Danielle Salvetti
Don Mitchell, a Vietnam
veteran who proudly served
four years in the U.S. Coast
Guard, has joined the Better
Homes and Gardens/The
Masiello Groups Windham
ofce.
Don has been a lifelong
resident of New Hampshire
and a resident of Pelham for
more than 20 years. Don
is very active, walking 25
to 30 miles a week with
aspirations of completing a
second Boston Marathon 25
years after his rst. He enjoys
spending time at his camp in
Maine, boating, sitting by the re and looking out over the lake with
family and friends.
Dons career has spanned over 20 years serving the communities
of New Hampshire with enthusiasm and integrity. His journey after
a successful heart and kidney transplant has led him to join The
Masiello Group. Don is a proud supporter and volunteer for the
New England Organ Bank. His favorite mantra is I am Hope.
Better Homes
and Gardens/
The Masiello Group
Welcomes Don Mitchell
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Pelham Good Nei ghbor Fund
21st Annual
Mon., Aug.11
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Campbells Scottish Highlands Golf Course, Salem, NH
To benefit the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund
The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund is celebrating its 45th year.
It provides assistance 52 weeks a year for emergency situations including heating oil,
electricity, rent, food, transportation, and other household expenses.
All 16 members are volunteers who are dedicated to helping our Neighbors In Need.
100% of donations go back to the community.
Interested in being a Sponsor? The costs is as follows:
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Tournament Presenter: $1000 (includes foursome and 24x36 sign)
Corporate Sponsor: $300 (includes 24x36 sign)
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Lawmen, desperados, cattle drovers, barkeeps and soiled doves
will once again descend on the Pelham Fish and Game Club July 24-
27 for the ninth annual SASS New England Regional Championships
of Cowboy Action Shooting. Known as The Great Noreaster, the
event is presented by the Single Action Shooting Society and the
North-East Western Shooters, LLC and hosted by the Pelham Fish
and Game Club.
Over the past eight years, hundreds of registered competitors
have come together from all over the United States and around the
world to compete in categories such as Classic Cowboy where
contestants must use rearms and dress in clothing commonly
used prior to 1887, or B Western in which costumes depict Silver
Screen characters or the small screen heroes of Hollywoods classic
TV westerns. This years event will celebrate the Wild West Shows
of yesteryears, the most famous being Buffalo Bills Wild West and
Congress of Rough Riders of the World.
Shotguns, ries and six-guns will be blazing as imaginary outlaws,
rustlers and renegades are driven from the Merrimack Valley to
return law and order to the local citizenry.
The Great Noreaster will culminate on Sunday, July 27, when
the top-16 male nishers will compete in The Showdown and the
ladies version Wild West Sweethearts. The top male and female
competitors will then vie for the coveted title of Top Gun just prior
to the awards ceremony.
The public is invited to visit the event at no charge. For more
information go on-line to www.thegreatnoreaster.com or to learn
more about the Single Action Shooting Society and the sport of
cowboy action shooting go to www.sassnet.com.
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submitted by Deb Calabro, Pelham Old Home Day Committee
Old Home Day in Pelham is coming soon, Saturday, September
13. This years theme is Celebrating the Arts In our Community.
The Pelham High School Band, Chorus and art students as well
as other music, art, drama, and dance groups in our community
will be honored.
Pelham Old Home Day has so much to offer. If you havent
been before, please come and check it out. Why not invite your
friends, family and neighbors? We truly have something for
everyone.
Among the many Pelham Old Home Day events are numerous
artisan and crafters booths, where many of our locals are happy
to display their best work. The Victor Spaulding Memorial
Auction features many large items at great prices. Our White
Elephant sale is really mammoth so many great bargain-
basement prices. Theres a penny sale with great prizes and
rafes to win a beautiful homemade quilt as well as many other
items.
Throughout the day at Pelham Old Home Day there is great
entertainment on our main stage featuring all kinds of talent.
We also have kids games and activities with prizes! The Grand
Parade starts at 3 p.m. and features bands, teams, community
groups, animals and plenty of beautiful classic vehicles. There is
a 5K Road Race sponsored by the Special Olympics.
Do you like to eat! Our food tents serve a variety of foods
all day long and at the end of the day we have a delicious
Barbequed Chicken Dinner in Fellowship Hall.
Old Home Day starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m., truly a full
day of fun and community. If youd like to know more about
Pelham Old Day, check out our newly updated website at www.
pelhamoldhomeday.org. There youll nd a complete schedule
of events as well as links to participate in and support this great
event.
We hope to see you at the 108th Pelham Old Home Day!
by Barbara OBrien
This past March, the majority of voters in the Town of Windham
threw their support behind a grant that would have provided 95
percent federal funding toward the purchase of a Quint vehicle
(combination tanker, re engine and aerial device). At the time of
the vote, application for the matching grant had been made, but Fire
Chief Tom McPherson had not yet been notied of the outcome.
The warrant article was, therefore, approved only on the basis of the
federal funding ($807,500) being received. Unfortunately, that was
not the case.
News of the denial from the federal government came during the
July 14 selectmens meeting. Windham Fire received a high mark on
its application, McPherson said, but not quite high enough. One of
the critical criteria used to judge a communitys need for the federal
assistance is the age of the re departments current eet. According
to the guidelines for the grant, the average age of the eet needs to be
at least 20 years old. McPherson said the average age of Windhams
eet is 13 years, although some of the equipment is much older than
that, including the aerial ladder truck that the new Quint was intended
to replace. The existing ladder truck was built in 1980, making it 34
years old. The ladder truck was donated to the Town of Windham
many years ago.
McPherson said hes not about to give up on acquiring the
Assistance to Fireghters Grant and will reapply again in the
future. McPherson thanked all those people who voted in support
of acquiring the Quint. The federal grant would have left taxpayers
owing only $42,500 (5%) of the total $850,000 cost. McPherson also
expressed his appreciation to re department personnel who worked
diligently on preparing the grant. They put in an outstanding effort,
he told selectmen.
This is a vehicle I believe the town needs, McPherson said, but it
does carry a high cost. Well just have to keep reapplying and hoping
to be successful the next time around.
Federal Assistance Grant for Fire Vehicle Denied
by Barbara OBrien
A public hearing on the Windham Academy charter school
application will be held Tuesday, August 5, beginning at 7 p.m. The
location of the public hearing was not determined at press time, but
additional information is available on the Windham School District
website.
During the July 15 Windham School Board meeting, Educational
Choices Foundation member Michelle Levell said the non-prot group
proposing the charter school is looking forward to a dialogue with
the school board. The public hearing will provide an opportunity for
residents to air any questions they might have about the proposal.
There are two ways to seek approval for a charter school, either
through the local school board or by going directly to the State
Department of Education. The Educational Choices Foundation,
which was established last December, has chosen to approach the
school board rst, in order to assure that Windham students will have
rst choice in enrolling at Windham Academy.
Windham Academy is proposed to encompass grades one through
eight and would house approximately 300 students. If all goes as the
Educational Choices Foundation hopes, the facility would open its
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The ACES booth was certainly one of the most active
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Although McCarthy has
been on the job since June 1,
selectmen gave him a chance to
settle in before hosting a Meet
the Town Administrator event.
Marie Maruca, administrative
assistant and manager of special
projects, organized another
successful event enjoyed by all.
McCarthy was eager to meet
and chat with everyone and
admitted that he tried to greet
everyone who came through
the door.
McCarthy credited his
wife, Pam, for pushing him to
apply. Ive been very involved
with the town and Joe (Police
Chief Joe Roark) operated his
department in a collaborative
format where job titles were not
the guiding principle so Im used to gathering
ideas, defending ideas, but also listening to
others.
A large contingent of Pelham seniors came
to welcome McCarthy to his new post. Each of
them knew him because he had been the police
department liaison to the Pelham Senior Center
and had often been found at events held at the
senior center.
Being town administrator is much like being
a police lieutenant, explained McCarthy with
a smile. You have to listen to problems and
help nd solutions. I plan to work in a very
collaborative manner with everyone and to
remain very visible in the community.
Already department heads are talking about
the positive environment that is
lling town hall. Collaboration
and smiles rule the day and
certainly were visible at the
event held for McCarthy.
Selectmen like that he has
been visible and proactively
involved in the community
and with residents before
taking over the reins of town
administrator. As a command
ofcer in Pelham, he has been
involved with the budget
process, with managing people
and knows the nancial
challenges facing Pelham.
McCarthy thanked selectmen
for hiring him and for their faith
in his ability to do the job. Its
a learning curve every day and
Im very honored and excited
about this job. I always wanted to be a police
ofcer, but after 25 years, I was ready for a new
challenge.
McCarthy told one and all at the reception
that his ofce door was open and he pledged to
maintain an open-door policy. We must work
together to make the town better and to provide
for the citizens of our town. If anyone has a
question about anything that goes on in town,
my door is always open, McCarthy said. Ill be
happy to talk with anyone any time who wants
to talk about anything thats important to them
and important to the growth and development of
Pelham.
McCarthy constantly credited his wife, Pam,
for his career. Im a lucky guy. She knows how
to point me in the right direction. McCarthy
said that Pam helped him decide to resign from
his police chief position in Brookline, N.H., to
accept a position as a New Hampshire state
trooper in 1997 and again helped him decide to
accept Roarks offer to join the Pelham police in
2006.
Ive had an excellent police career, a lot of
great agencies, a lot of fun, McCarthy said.
And when you look at demands of both jobs,
Ive managed people most of my career. I
helped the chief manage the budget. While
Roark was acting town administrator, Lt. Fisher
and Ive pretty much been running the Police
Department. It segues to over here you have to
have good management, organizational skills
and you have to be a good human-resources guy,
too.
McCarthy earned a nickname while with
Pelham police. Roark called me the mayor
of New Hampshire because I
was always talking to people and
shaking hands. I think this trait
will help me as Town Administrator
because it will be necessary to
network with people.
Roark and McCarthy became fast
friends during his time at the police
department. Well continue to
work together as friends, said
McCarthy, who noted that he wore
civilian clothes while he rode with
Roark during Pelham reworks.
If you havent yet met Pelhams
new town administrator, look for
him at any community event.
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Pelham ACES President Linda Dart-Kathios
offered, We hold fundraisers to support the
community in any way we can.
In just its fourth year, the group has made a
valuable contribution to many aspects of the
education system in the town. We do give a
scholarship every year to a graduating senior,
noted Dart-Kathios. This years recipient
of $500 was Avery Goss. Additionally, the
organization has donated $5,000 to the PHS
marching band, as well as a total of $5,000
to the middle school, bringing state-of-the-art
software and hardware to two classrooms.
Although there was a noticeable decrease
in traditional, patriotic red, white and
blue apparel normally found during this
event, the energy level and anticipation
rose as the evening went on. And by 9:30,
reworks were lling the sky above PES for
all to enjoy. Once again, the Pelham Police
Department is to be commended for their role
in implementing an orderly and efcient exit
strategy from the nights festivities.
Joe and Donna McDonald grew up in Pelham, and now
as Manchester residents, still come back for the Pelham
Independence Day celebration.
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by Barbara OBrien
Following a presentation by Windhams Local
Energy Committee, selectmen have given the go-
ahead to continue assessing the potential benets
of bringing natural gas service to town.
On July 14, members of the Local Energy
Committee, chaired by Mark Kovacs, provided
town ofcials with their initial assessment of any
potential benets in providing residents with
the option of being able to use natural gas for
heating, hot water and cooking. Currently, oil and
propane are the predominate fuels used for heating
Windham residences, with heating oil accounting
for 62 percent of these homes.
According to the initial assessment, natural
gas provides a higher level of efciency than
propane or Number 2 heating oil. Natural gas
burners provide an efciency rating of 90 to 95
percent, while traditional boilers operate at an
efciency level of 80 to 85 percent. Additional
benets of natural gas include lower maintenance
costs for equipment, as well as a more reliable
form of delivery. Natural gas is more attractive to
commercial users, Kovacs said.
There would be no direct cost to the town for
the extension of a gas line into Windham. This
expense would be covered by users through a
delivery charge. According to Kovacs, for a
residential system, conversion to natural gas
would be paid back within three to seven years.
Conversion from heating oil to natural gas would
cost a homeowner from $3,000 to $7,000. The
cost of converting from propane to natural gas
would be minimal, he explained.
While natural gas is currently not available in the
Town of Windham, these utilities are nearby and
provide service to contiguous towns. Both Liberty
Utilities and Unitil serve customers in adjacent
towns, while pipelines belonging to Tennessee Gas
actually pass through the Town of Windham.
Whether or not natural gas eventually becomes
an option in Windham depends on whether or not
it is a good deal for the utility company. Its the
utility that makes the nal decision, Kovacs said.
The Public Utilities Commission cannot force a
utility to provide service to any particular area. If
natural gas service is to be made available, the
involved municipality must grant a franchise to the
utility to provide gas service to specied areas. It
would be up to the individual property owner if
he or she wanted to be hooked up to natural gas
service, should it become available locally. The
whole process is economics driven, Kovacs said.
Based on information obtained from town and
school district ofcials, members of the Local
Energy Committee estimate the availability of
natural gas in Windham could result in a 36
percent reduction in residential fuel costs, for a
town-wide savings of about $3.85 million a year.
These savings do not include the cost of converting
systems from oil or propane to natural gas. With
the availability of natural gas, the town side of
government, the school district and commercial
entities could also realize a savings of 32 to 38
percent.
According to Kovacs, Liberty Utilities is currently
considering the possibility of providing natural gas
service to Windham and other area communities.
Community Development Director Laura Scott said
that Liberty Utilities, which purchased National
Grid, has only been a player in New Hampshire
for the past two years. Tennessee Gas has no
plans of expanding into Windham, Scott said.
Surrounding communities that already have access
to natural gas include Londonderry, Litcheld,
Derry, Hudson, Nashua, Merrimack, Salem,
Atkinson and Hampstead.
Windham is an island without natural gas
service, Kovacs commented.
Kovacs also spoke of a new approach to
attracting natural gas utilities, a process that is
currently underway in Cumberland, Falmouth and
Yarmouth, Maine, where these communities are
issuing requests for proposals to multiple suppliers,
in order to attract attention and garner the most
favorable terms. This pro-active stance appears to
be working well, Kovacs noted.
In conclusion, it was determined by members
of the Local Energy Commission that natural gas
extension to Windham would provide a large cost
benet to the entire town. Liberty Utilities is
currently doing a rate study for the Windham area;
information that should be completed by the end of
August or early September.
Now that the Local Energy Committee has
approval from selectmen to move forward with
the benets assessment, the feasibility study
will continue throughout the summer. Plans
include developing a four- to ve-year plan, one
that would, eventually, require PUC approval.
Selectmen also agreed to allow
the Local Energy Commission to
share the data it has collected
with interested natural gas
utilities in order to pursue gas
service extension to Windham.
Selectmen granted their approval
by a vote of 4 to 0. Voting in favor
were Chairman Ross McLeod and
Selectmen Joel Desilets, Bruce
Breton and Roger Hohenberger.
Vice-chairman Al Letizio, Jr.
did not attend the July 14 board
meeting.
Windham Citizens Get Chance to Take Aim
Windham Police
Sergeant Bryan Smith
takes aim from 100 yards
away from his target; in
this case, a paper target
depicting an armed man
holding a child hostage.
Smith, who developed the
recent Windham Citizen
Police Academy, is also a
sniper with the Southern
NH Operations Unit.
Members of
the inaugural
Windham Citizen
Police Academy
prepare to test their
skills on the Hudson
Police Departments
fring range,
complete with
bullet-resistant vests
and ear protection.
Windham School Resource Of cer Greg Iworsky shows Citizen Police Academy
participant Sara McNeal some of the techniques of using a Colt M4 Patrol Rife.
Te day-long event took place at the Hudson Police Departments fring range.
Windham
School Resource
Of cer Greg
Iworsky, also
a member of
the Southern
NH Operations
Unit,
demonstrates
his expertise
with an assault
rife during the
citizen police
academy, which
ran for nine
weeks earlier
this summer
and will be
ofered again
next year.
Windham
School Resource
Of cer Greg
Iworsky
demonstrates
the proper
handling of
a frearm to
Town Planner
Elizabeth
Wood, one of
the participants
in the very
frst Windham
Citizen Police
Academy.
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke
on the Senate oor July 17 to express her strong
opposition to any legislation that would force
New Hampshire businesses to collect sales tax for
other states on online sales. Shaheen has been a
vocal opponent against an online sales tax, has
led amendments to exempt New Hampshire
from an online sales tax and yesterday led a
bipartisan coalition urging Senate leadership
to extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act without
provisions that would create a burdensome online
sales tax.
Shaheens remarks as prepared for delivery are
included below:
Madam President, Ive come to the oor today
to reiterate my opposition to legislation that would
impose new tax burdens on businesses in New
Hampshire and have a serious impact on our
economy.
Earlier this week, Majority Leader Reid started
a fast-track process to bring a bill to the oor that
includes the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act.
This is legislation that would, for the rst time,
allow states to collect sales taxes from businesses
in New Hampshire.
As a result, this bill would impose signicant
new tax compliance burdens on entrepreneurs in
New Hampshire that are growing their businesses
and creating jobs through the Internet.
In New Hampshire, we dont have a sales
tax, so our businesses arent used to collecting
one. Thats why New Hampshire businesses are
concerned that, if this bill passes, they will be
forced to collect sales taxes for not just one state,
but 46 other states and 9,600 taxing jurisdictions
across the country.
The red tape would be a nightmare for small
companies with only a few employees. I heard
from one small business owner in Hudson, New
Hampshire, whose business is approaching $1
million in revenue. But his company has just six
employees.
Under the legislation the so-called Market
Place Fairness Act, this company might be
considered a large business. The company has
plans to grow, but it would be forced to reconsider
as it approaches this arbitrary threshold.
E-Commerce has been a real boon to small
businesses in New Hampshire and across the
country. It has helped companies nd new
markets for their products and new revenues.
But for companies looking to grow through
online sales, this legislation represents an articial
ceiling for creating jobs and expanding through
e-commerce.
Let me give you a few examples of how
this legislation will increase burdens on small
businesses:
First, each state has different sales and use taxes,
so businesses would need new software to gure
out how to collect and remit the right taxes.
Small businesses would also need to collect
personal information from each buyer to make
sure they are complying with all state and local
sales taxes.
These small businesses might then have to deal
with audit and enforcement actions from other
states. Small businesses might have to answer to
taxing authorities in places where they have no
representation whatsoever.
And as states and localities consider new taxes,
these small businesses would have no voice in
that process because they have no representation
in those jurisdictions.
These are just a few examples of the many
unintended consequences this legislation would
create. These burdens on small businesses will
stie e-commerce.
Thats why it was so disappointing to learn
that the sponsors of the so-called Marketplace
Fairness Act attached it to another measure thats
meant to encourage e-commerce the Internet
Tax Freedom Act, which bans taxes on Internet
access.
The Internet Tax Freedom Act has broad,
bipartisan support and Im proud to be an original
cosponsor of this legislation. Since 1998, the
Internet Tax Freedom Act has kept the Internet free
of new taxation, which has helped the Internet
ourish into the driver of economic activity that it
is today.
Unfortunately, the law that bans new Internet
access taxes expires this November and Congress
must take action to keep the Internet tax-free. I
strongly support keeping the Internet tax free, and
the vast majority of the Congress supports it. In
fact, the House voted this week to make this ban
permanent.
The Internet Tax Freedom Act could pass the
Senate and the House today with strong bipartisan
support, yet based on the action earlier this week,
the Senate may be asked to consider a bill that
includes new tax burdens on small businesses.
Thats right -- on a bill thats meant to keep the
Internet free from taxation, there is an effort to
impose new tax collection burdens on Internet
retailers.
That not only doesnt make sense, I think its just
wrong.
Just yesterday, I wrote a letter with bipartisan
group of my Senate colleagues urging our
leadership to bring a clean Internet Tax Freedom
Act bill to the oor. I was joined by Senators
Cruz, Ayotte, Tester, Merkley, and Paul.
We believe that the Internet should be tax-free,
and that we should pass this noncontroversial
legislation as soon as possible.
And we think its wrong to use a critical, must-
pass extension of a law to keep the Internet tax-
free as a vehicle to pass a fundamental shift in
how e-commerce operates.
Combining these two very different issues
into one bill does nothing to protect New
Hampshire small businesses from the awed,
so-called Marketplace Fairness Act. Thats
why Im planning to do everything in my power
as a Senator to block the new Internet sales tax
legislation from moving forward. Its bad for New
Hampshire. Its bad for small businesses. And its
bad for our economy.
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Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
introduced the Breast Density and Mammography Reporting
Act on July 17, which would improve breast cancer detection
by requiring mammogram reports to include whether a woman
has dense tissue, so she can discuss with her doctor if she
should seek additional screening. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)
introduced similar legislation in the House of Representatives.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for Hispanic
women and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for
white, black, Asian/Pacic Islander and American Indian/Alaska
Native women.
Women with dense breast tissue may receive normal
mammogram reports even if cancer is present because dense
tissue can obscure cancer. Currently, there is no federal
standard requiring women to be informed if they have dense
tissue.
The bill would set a minimum federal standard, as designated
by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for notication
and recommend women discuss with their doctors whether
additional screening is necessary. The bill also directs HHS to
study improved screening options for women with dense tissue.
Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival, and
women must be given every available resource to make
informed health care decisions, said Senator Feinstein. By
requiring that patients be informed if they have dense tissue, this
bill allows women to make potentially lifesaving choices about
their care.
Preventative screenings are critically important to early
detection of breast cancer, and they help save lives, said
Senator Ayotte. Its also important that women have the
information they need to be able to make informed decisions
about their health care, and our bipartisan bill would ensure
that women are informed about their relative breast density after
a mammogram giving them the option to discuss additional
screenings and tests with their doctor.
The Breast Density Mammography and Reporting Act is
supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network, Breast Cancer Fund, Susan
G. Komen for the Cure, and Are You
Dense Advocacy.
Ayotte, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Improve
Breast Cancer Detection
Internet Sales Tax would be Disastrous for Economy, NH Businesses
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Thumbs down to whoever does the actual
interviewing/hiring of Summer Camp Counselors
in Pelham. Why is it that someone who never
actually attended camp at Veterans Park or even
volunteered their time as a Junior Leader is now
employed as a camp counselor, and yet other
kids who were campers and volunteer Junior
Leaders (J.L.) get turned down for the job? Oh ya,
it was mentioned by a current counselor that its
who you know that gets you employed. Wow
that really stinks! Maybe the actual job posting/
application for next year should say need not
apply if you are not in college, have ever attended
camp, volunteered your time as a J.L. or dont
have connections.
Thumbs up to the Concerts on the Village
Green! Just love these yearly summertime events!
Great music, great fun. Thank you to all the
organizers and sponsors.
Thumbs down to WMS summer reading
with note-taking requirement. In past years, my
daughter participated in the Nesmith Summer
Reading Program and read more than 20, level
appropriate, books every summer. This summer,
she wants to start with her reading requirement
before moving on to books of her choice. The
note-taking part has taken the joy out of summer
reading for her. Three weeks of summer are
over and my daughter is still on chapter 2 of her
required reading! Guess shes not reading 20
books this summer!
Thumbs down to political signs. The primaries
are not until September, over 6 weeks away.
Thumbs down to people who throw their
trash into other peoples yards. Keep your ice tea
cans and trash in your own car. You people are
nothing and wont amount to anything in life. You
shouldnt be drinking hard cider and driving, and
slow down in the neighborhood. You all think the
hill you live on is a ramp to make you go faster
so you can get to the end of the street 1 second
faster. Id love to say more but you cant swear in
this newspaper.
Thumbs down to
the Windham School
Administration for breaking
its own rules. They
repeatedly and recklessly
spend hundreds of thousands
of tax dollars on purchase
orders without the required
competitive bidding. By the
way - when feasible means
when possible... not when
convenient.
Thumbs up. High school
construction has started, new
trailers have arrived, have the
tax bills gone out?
Thumbs down for reading
about yet another reworks
injury this past fourth of
July. This has to stop. It is a
major safety issue. People are
getting injured all over the town of Pelham and
we must go to the local authorities to get this to
stop. I know of people who have mortars and
reworks brought in from other states to be set on
their property. Very bad idea. This needs to be
corrected. We need to stop this insanity now.
Thumbs down to the
Pelham SAU. The employees
of the Pelham School District,
everyone except for the
teachers, have been told that
they will no longer be getting
equal paychecks throughout the
school year. (A practice that
has been in place for over fty
years!) This will result in people
getting paychecks that will
not be big enough to pay their
medical insurance, or pay their
bills, or put food on their tables!
Another great change from the
new SAU administration!
Thumbs down. Are taxpayers paying for the
free smoke detectors the PFD are giving away?
Thumbs up. Two big thumbs up to Ken Eyring
of the Windham School Board! He requested
and ultimately received a listing of this past
years purchase orders for amounts over $5,000
made by the schools business ofce. (http://
sites.windhamsd.org/business/home-1/wsb-fy14-
po-history) Please take a look for yourselves - it
shows a clear breech of town policy, with only 32
of 282 of these purchase orders actually going
to bid as required by policy the school districts
policy on bidding.
See below (http://www.windhamsd.org/
schbdinfo/policy/SectionD.pdf). Every resident
should view these links, and be outraged!
Without Mr. Eyrings persistence -
wed never have known! Thanks
Ken, for a being a good steward of
our tax dollars!
Thumbs up to the Market Basket
employees who are taking a stand for
their beloved leader. Thumbs down
to Market Basket in general, for this
big mess youre in and for making us,
your loyal customers, have to shop
elsewhere. Fix this. We need you.
Dont make us have to go to that 7th
circle of re known as Walmart.
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to provide homeowners and other residents of New Hampshire
with valuable information about propane and natural gas safety
in your home. NH Senator Kelly Ayote in collaboration with the
National Association of State Fire Marshals was the prime sponsor of
a Senate resolution to raise awareness of the safety concerns of this
product. The CSST industry has assisted NASFM with this awareness
campaign.
Accidental res from direct and/or near lightning strikes can
cause severe injuries or death to citizens. In addition, fuel gas
systems that contain yellow coated corrugated stainless steel tubing
systems may cause severe property damage if the gas system is not
adequately protected or is not installed properly. For additional
safety inspections and tips contact your local re department or this
ofce at 223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.
Homeowners and property owners who have yellow coated
corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) in their homes are
encouraged to determine if the system is properly bonded. Licensed
New Hampshire fuel gas tters who are certied in this product area
should be contacted to make the correct determination on proper
bonding protection of the natural gas or propane system. Consumers
may visit www.csstsafety.com for additional information.
Yellow Coated Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
The yellow coated corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, or CSST, is
a exible gas piping system used for natural gas or propane fuel
delivery system to appliances located inside buildings and homes.
The product was developed in the 1980s and since 1990 the product
has been installed in over 6,000,000 homes and businesses in
America. Independent studies have revealed the fact that this tubing
can fail when subjected to a spike in electrical energy generated
either through a direct or indirect lightning strike to the building.
The risk of re resulting from a failure of this system can be reduced
by means of equipotential bonding.
How to Identify Yellow Coated CSST in Your Home
Yellow coated CSST may be located throughout your home as it is
run much like the water pipes in a building. The tubing can range
from one half inch in diameter to two inches in diameter in larger
buildings. The piping is noticeable because the ridges in the tubing
itself look like rings located just below the yellow coating material.
While some systems run from your gas meter or propane regulator
throughout your home; there are many installations where the
yellow coated CSST may not be visible to the homeowner.
As the product is very exible and easy to install, it may have been
used in renovations, gas piping systems replacement or upgrade,
and in new appliance installations. In these cases the yellow coated
tubing may be located above a nished ceiling or behind a partition
wall. Residents are encouraged to seek the advice of a New
Hampshire licensed fuel gas tter who has been specially trained to
identify and correct any deciencies in your current fuel gas piping
system.
How to Protect Your Home
The CSST industry, in conjunction with the National Association
of State Fire Marshals (NASFM); support the bonding of CSST gas
piping system to the electrical grounding system of your home. This
bonding jumper or wire is connected to the CSST piping system at
the entry point of the natural gas or propane piping, and runs as
direct as possible to the electrical grounding system already present
in your home. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has
required a #6 AWG bonding jumper for all CSST piping systems
as part of its 2009 National Fuel Gas Code. This code has been
adopted as part of the New Hampshire State Fire Safety Code.
Installing the #6 AWG bonding jumper for lightning protection
is a task routinely performed by the trained, certied and licensed
New Hampshire fuel gas tter or a licensed electrician. A licensed
fuel gas tter who has been certied in the installation and service of
CSSST has to the training and
tools needed to protect your
home. A licensed electrician
has the protective equipment
and training to attach the
bonding jumper in your
homes electrical panel. The
process normally takes as little
as twenty minutes to an hour
and can be performed along
with any yearly maintenance
or service of your propane or
natural gas appliances.
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Helpful Hints for
Homeowners
Examine your homes fuel gas
system to identify if this product is present or; Consult with your fuel
gas or propane supplier and have a licensed fuel gas tter inspect
your homes fuel gas system.
If the yellow coated CSST product is present schedule an
appointment to have the lightning protection bonding jumper
installed.
Consult with your local re chief if you need additional information
or assistance with the inspection or;
Consult with your NH licensed electrician to have the bonding
jumper installed and connected to your homes electrical grounding
system
Assure that the wire is routed as direct as possible and connected to
the dwellings present electrical grounding system.
Never use any wire smaller that a #6 AWG. In some cases a larger
wire size may be required
Never install an independent grounding rod for the CSST boding
jumper.
Never make any connections or install clamps to the ribbed portions
of the CSST piping.
Never attempt to enter an energized electrical panel box without
the proper training and protective equipment; even to connect the
jumper wire.
Visit our web site at www.nh.gov/safety/resafety for additional links
or information regarding yellow coated CSST
Call our ofce at 603-223-4289 or contact us at fmo@dos.nh.gov for
additional assistance or clarication
The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)
recommends visiting the CSST web site at www.csstsafety.com for
additional subject matter.
Do not delay; check your home for safety today
Residential Safety Guide for Yellow Coated Gas Tubing
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Monday, July 14: 11:43 p.m. Walk in medical at re station,
Village Green.
Tuesday, July 15: 9:44 a.m. Service call, Sherburne Road. 4:10
p.m. Medical aid, Windham Road. 4:33 p.m. Investigate re
alarm activation, Blackstone Circle. 4:34 p.m. Investigate re
alarm activation, Windham Road. 7:01 p.m. Dispatched for
report of a kitchen re, Terrace Circle. 10:08 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Willow Street.
Wednesday, July 16: 9:47 a.m. Investigate reported power
outage, Jericho Road. 11:38 a.m. Medical aid, Village Green.
4:08 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Mammoth Road. 5:22
p.m. Investigate report of tree branch on wires, Balcom Road.
7:58 p.m. Medical emergency, West Shore Drive. 9:44 p.m.
Medical aid, Arbor Way. 11:41 p.m. Investigate smoke detector
activation, Terrace Circle.
Thursday, July 17: 10:41 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Poplar
Hill Road. 11:37 a.m. Illegal burn, Marsh Road. 2:28 p.m.
Illegal burn, Willow Street. 7:47 p.m. Investigate re alarm
activation, Bridge Street. 8:50 p.m. Medical aid, Sawyer Way.
Friday, July 18: 8:44 a.m. Medical emergency, Atwood Road.
6:02 p.m. Investigate smoke detector activation, Settlers Way.
7:46 p.m. Medical aid, Leonard Drive.
Saturday, July 19: 12:07 p.m. Medical emergency, Terrace
Circle. 12:27 p.m. Medical aid, Brookview Drive.
Sunday, July 20: 1:39 p.m. Medical aid, Village Green. 11:47
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Windham Softball Sweeps Districts
Eliminated after strong showing at states
by Marc Ayotte
It was a great two weeks of tournaments for the 10U and 12U
Windham Babe Ruth softball teams as both teams earned District
6 Championship status with wins in the tournament hosted by the
Wildcats at the Center School. The 10U team took their division
with a 16-3 rout over Southern New Hampshire in the nals, while
the 12U also beat up on the elder Southern NH squad by the score
of 13-1.
By virtue of their district titles, both teams advanced to the state
tournament held in Londonderry the following week on July 18-20.
However, despite both teams playing well throughout the tourney,
the 10U squad dropped a 13-4 decision to the Litcheld Blast in the
championship contest while the 12U team suffered a gut-wrenching,
7-6 extra inning loss to host Londonderry in the semi-nals.
After the tournament, 10U Coach Kevin Fitzgerald voiced his
pleasure regarding how well the team played, having won 10
straight games heading into the championship contest. Fitzgerald
continued by adding; we were looking forward to being here
(states). We knew it would be tough to win. We ran into a tough
team in the end. Some highlights that came out of the tournament
according to Fitzgerald included Larissa Piessens 2 home runs and
Kerrin Fitzgeralds Saturday afternoon win in the circle over eventual
champions, Litcheld. The Windham coach also added that Alli
Dueld and Morgan Bravell each won games in their respective
starting pitcher roles and commended Mia Langlois, Lexi Martino
and Lauren Brooks for being on base all weekend long.
At the districts, 10U action saw Windham (5-0) sneak by Southern
New Hampshire (Mike), 5-4, in game two of opening night. From
there on, they were merciless, going on a scoring rampage that saw
them outscore their opponents 68-11 over the ensuing four games.
On Saturday, an 18-5 win over Southern New Hampshire (AJ) was
followed up with an 18-nothing whitewash of Salem to emerge as
the number 1 seed heading into Sundays games.
Windham faced number 4 Salem (again) in the semi-nals, and
handled the young Blue Devils by a 16-3 count. Advancing to the
nals, Windham exploded for nine runs in the rst inning on their
way to a mercy-shortened 16-3 win against SNH (AJ). Throughout
the tournament, Windham displayed a tremendous offensive
presence. We had hitting up and down the line-up, expressed
Assistant Coach Mike Piessens moments after the win on the Timothy
A. Vaughan Memorial Field.
The defensive effort was there as well, as evidenced in a
championship game play that saw an alert play involving Cami
Belair and Lauren Brooks. With a runner on rst base, an SNH
batter lined an apparent single to left when Belair quickly elded
it and ried a throw to second base where Brooks was covering,
making a great stretch for the unconventional 7 to 4 force out.
Pitching was also paramount as Windham received excellent
performances, including a complete game win by Morgan Gravelle
in the semis and from Kerrin Fitzgerald who went the distance in the
championship game.
In 12U action, there were six teams separated into two pools.
Pool A consisted of teams from Pelham, Hudson and Southern New
Hampshire (Blue). In Pool B is where you found host Windham
along with the Nashua representative as well as SNH (Gold). Each
team competed on Saturday within their respective pools to see
where they would be placed in the championship bracket for Sunday
action.
After Saturdays 16-2 drubbing of Nashua along with an 18-3
mauling of SNH (Gold), Windham had earned the number 1 seed
coming out of Pool B. In early Sunday action, Windham, after
sending Pelham back down the road with a 14-4 semi-nals verdict,
found themselves in the nals where they faced SNH (Blue). The
Blue team made their way to the championship game after they left
Pool A as the number one seed and followed that up with wins over
Hudson and Nashua.
In the championship game which was held on the Michael
P.Brown Memorial Field, Windham jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the
top of the second only to have their advantage cut in half when SNH
scored in their half of the rst. After a scoreless second inning, the
game got out of hand in a good way for Windham. Highlighted by
an opposite eld RBI single by Kendall Gravell as well as a 2-RBI
double by Alexis Nikitas down the right eld line that bumped
Windhams lead to 5-1, they posted an eight-spot in the third. They
subsequently cruised-in for a 13-1 win and earned the right to join
their younger softball sisters when they traveled to Londonderry on
July 18 to play in the state tournament.
Over the weekend, the 12U team also featured a winning
combination of explosive offense and great pitching. During the
tournament, Windham erupted to outscore their opponents by a
collective 61-10 margin. Our defense was outstanding and our
pitching was unbelievable, reected Head Coach Mike Bedient. In
the circle, Bedient received great efforts from Amelia Williamson,
who went 2-0 while picking up a semi-nals win. Additionally,
Taylor Dueld went 2-0 including the shutting-down of SNH (Blue)
to earn the win in the title contest.
Windhams Abby Bedient lines a base hit into center feld.
Mia Langlois goes to the opposite feld for a wall-ball double
in the championship game against Litchfeld.
Players and coaches of the 12U Babe Ruth Softball
District 6 Champion Wildcats
Players and coaches of the Windham 10U Babe Ruth
Softball District 6 champions
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by Jacob Gagnon
The goal of the Windham High School boys Basketball program
and Head Coach Todd Steffanides in their annual summer camps
was to help younger players improve their game, learn new skills,
and, perhaps most importantly, have fun.
The rst week of the Jaguar Basketball camp ran from June 23
through June 27 and was offered to boys entering grades seven
through 12. An amazing 74 campers attended the rst camp where
the focus was for players to compete against one another, improve
their individual skills, and get better at the game of basketball.
Former Windham High assistant coaches and alumni helped staff the
camp.
The second week of the camp, running from July 7 through July 11
was aimed at children of grades three through seven. A total of 62
campers attended the second camp. Since the players were younger
in this week, the focus for Steffanides and his staff was to teach kids
the fundamentals of the game and practice new skills to help them
on the court. Another hope for the second camp was to provide an
enjoyable experience that would ignite and foster a passion for the
sport. Staff for the second camp included current Windham High
players and recent alumni.
Though the camps were about basketball, both Steffanides and
his staff used the game as a vehicle to teach other, character-building
life skills. The theme for both weeks this summer that I asked of
the campers was to give 100 percent of themselves all of the time
regardless of what they are doing. The staff and I tried to encourage
the campers that anything worth doing, is worth doing
well, said Steffanides. We emphasized that giving 100
percent of you is not limited to basketball.
That mentality extends in the classroom during the
school year, and in between the school day, and extra-
curricular activities, that mentality extends to getting
homework done.
In the end, 130 Windham boys were able to become better
basketball players while also learning the importance of a work ethic
on and off the court. While these campers worked hard, there was
also plenty of fun experienced along the way.
Steffanides is thankful for his campers and their hard work, their
parents for sacricing so that their children could participate in the
camps, and his staff for their amazing guidance to the campers.
Steffanides also wants to thank the Windham community for their
support, and the Windham School District for allowing the program
to hold both camps this summer.
by Marc Ayotte
The beginning of July was a busy time for Pelham athletes as well
as others from surrounding towns when they participated in a pair
of camps conducted at Muldoon Park in Pelham. Billy Beauchesne,
who is the varsity baseball coach at Pelham High School in addition
to being the JV eld hockey coach at Andover (Mass.) High School,
was the driving force behind the separately run camps.
I worked a couple of sports camps in the past, noted Beauchesne
of his days with the Dustin Pedroia afliated RBI Baseball Camp
held at Stonehill College. Additionally, Beauchesne had worked at
Hooptown, a premier basketball camp located in Andover; that gave
me the idea that I wanted to run my own camps.
As such, the Python skipper for the past two seasons held a eld
hockey camp from July 7-11 and followed that up
the next week with his Flashing Leather Baseball
Camp.
The response was great, reected Beauchesne,
especially with respect to the eld hockey camp.
Of the nearly 20 girls that signed up for the camp
about half of them were aspiring Lady Pythons
while the rest of the campers were from nearby
towns such as Bedford, Tyngsborough (Mass.) and
Andover. In noting that the camps would help
prepare the athletes to compete in middle school
as well as at the high school level, Beauchesne
credited one of his former Andover eld hockey
standouts, Mikayla Panneton, in coordinating
the camps daily itinerary. In addition to being
taught the fundamentals of the sport, campers
were treated to a pair of guest speakers as Jaclyn
Torres (Brown University) and Tameka Geaslen
(Northeastern) each visited during the week.
The following week featured the Speed Demons Baseball Camp
and although everyone beneted from the week-long camp, there
was one camper in particular, who was impacted greatly. Its given
him so much more condence, exclaimed Jeannine Kelly, mother of
Camper of the Week, Matthew Kelly. Pleased with how the camp
was conducted by Beauchesne as well as with what her son was able
to learn, Mrs. Kelly added, It was phenomenal hes never played
on a team, (but) now he cant wait to join.
Each day the campers were introduced to various skills including
hitting, pitching and elding, both ineld and outeld. There was
also a competition conducted daily in various skills categories.
Winners during the course of the week were: Reagan Brunnelle
Gold Glove & Cut-off throw; Jake Sevigny Fastest Base Runner;
Ryan Miller Long Toss; Patrick Millstone Silver Slugger.
Helping the camp run smoothly were staff volunteers and PHS
athletes Josh Harris and Ian Birmingham. Adding to the daily
scheduled skills events was a list of guest
speakers that included recent PHS grad, Dan
Spicer, who will be playing collegiately at
Franklin Pierce University next fall. Other
former Pythons who made an appearance were
Juan Rivera (assistant coach at Fitchburg State)
and Sean Benoit who played at Northern Essex
and New England College. Freshman pitcher
Andrew Wells (Worcester State) also spoke to the
campers on the importance of academics while
playing baseball in college. The next intended
camp is called the Junior Pythons Flashing
Leather which is scheduled for February/March
(2015). The third annual camp
will be held for two hours per
Sunday, for four consecutive
weeks, and will concentrate on
campers in the rst- to eighth-
grade range.
The Python coach is
committed to bringing the
glory days of Pelham baseball
back to the high school
and along the way, making
it enjoyable for all who
participate. Epitomizing his
commitment to baseball in
Pelham is the fact that some of
the proceeds from his Junior
Pythons camp go to covering
expenses such as those that
enabled the Pythons to travel
to Cooperstown to compete at
the Hall of Fame Field this past
season.
Its all for building the
program, offered Beauchesne.
And in looking to the future
and what it might mean for
prospective Python squads
at the high school level,
Beauchesne added, Hopefully
it will pay off by putting a
banner on the wall; thats
my goal.
Windham Boys Basketball Camp Combines Hard Work with Fun
Charlie Davis shoots a foul shot during the camps
three-on-three championship game.
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Field Hockey, Baseball Camps at Muldoon Prepare Participants for Next Level
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Participants of the Speed Demons Flashing Leather Baseball Camp held at
Muldoon Park in Pelham
Campers at the feld hockey portion of the Speed Demons summer camps held at
Muldoon Park from July 7-11
Five Windham Wolverines Cheerleaders to Perform
in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
submitted by Holly Breton
Five Windham Wolverines Cheerleaders will join over 500 youth
program, middle, and high school cheerleaders from across the
U.S. to perform in the 95th Annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day
Parade, the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation.
Maggie Hamill, Delina DaSilva, Iriah Serra, Morgan Suech and
Lindsay Gaudette were selected as All American Cheerleaders
during the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp on July 13 at
St. Anselm College. The girls were nominated for the prestigious
title and competed against other cheerleaders from across New
Hampshire participating in the New Hampshire Youth Football and
Spirit Conference.
All American cheerleaders are selected from various camps
around the country. Only the top 10 percent of the cheerleaders
who attend the nationally recognized camps earn the chance to
march in a holiday spectacular of this caliber.
We are so proud of these girls for not only being great
cheerleaders but for exhibiting amazing team spirit and enthusiasm,
stated Laura Ostrowski, Windham Wolverines cheer director.
The Windham Wolverines have almost 300 football players
in grades 2-8 and cheerleaders in grades K-8. The Wolverines
participate in the New Hampshire Youth Football Spirit Conference
and are proud to be associated with American Youth Football and
Cheer.
To learn more about the Wolverines football and cheer program
please visit www.windhamwolverines.org.