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Hudson~Litchfield
Hudson School District’s
2011 Deliberative Review
by Doug Robinson
Hudson residents and
registered voters gathered
to discuss the proposed
Operating Budget, as well as
the five additional warrant
articles that will be on the
March ballot.
While the chairs of the
Community Center appeared
to be full with 115 occupants,
only 52 persons attending
the meeting did not have a
professional, working, town,
or reporting relationship with
the Hudson School District.
Speakers who chose to go to
the microphone to express
their opinions, either pro or
con, of the proposed budget
and warrant articles were
limited to less than a dozen
people.
The meeting began with the
Alvirne High School Jr. ROTC
presentation of America’s
colors, followed by the
National Anthem, played by
senior Ryan Kelly on his guitar.
School Board and Budget
Committee members alike
spoke to each warrant article,
expressing to the public the
importance of their passage at
the voting booth.
Warrant Article 1, which
states “Shall the Hudson
School District raise and
appropriate as an operating
budget, not including
appropriations by special
warrant articles and other
appropriations voted
separately, the amounts set
forth on the budget posted
with the warrant as amended
by vote at the first session, for
the purposes set forth therein,
2010 Warrant Article Review
by Doug Robinson
The 2010 Town Deliberative Discussion has
been set to occur at the Hudson Community
Center, 12 Lions Ave, Hudson, on Saturday,
February 6, at 9 a.m.
The first session of the Annual Town Meeting
will consist of explanation, discussion, and
debate of each warrant article. Warrant articles
may be amended at the first session, subject
to the restrictions set forth in NH RSA 40:13,
IV, according to Steve Malizia, Hudson’s Town
Administrator.
During the Deliberative Discussion, those
“qualified” to vote in Town affairs will be
discussing the following Zoning Amendments,
Warrant Articles, and Petitioned Warrant
Articles:
Article 1 Election of Town Officers
To choose all necessary Town Officers for the
coming year.
Zoning Amendments
Article 2 Are you in favor of the adoption of
Amendment No. 1 as proposed by
the Planning Board for the Town
Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article XII, Signs, §334-
60 and §334-64 by permitting
Electronic Changing Signs in the
Business (B) and Industrial (I) Zoning Passage of this Article will bring the Town of
Districts and by further providing
for the regulation of Electronic
Changing Signs. (Unanimously
Area Newspaper Group 3x3 permit the individual property owner to install a
approved by the Planning Board.)
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Volume 20 Number 30 February 5, 2010 16 Pages
Retired Litchfield Engine
totaling $42,881,885. Should was important for us to plan
this article be defeated, the on how we are going to
operating budget shall be move forward. State funding
$42,866,010, which is the numbers are being squeezed
same as last year, with certain and going down, and banking
adjustments, required by information is bad. We
previous action of the Hudson determined that we were not
School District or by law; to lose ground.”
or the governing body may As the floor opened to
Photo courtesy of Ruth Bender
hold one special meeting, in discuss Warrant Article
accordance with RSA 40:13 X 2, which states “Shall the
and XVI to take up a revised Hudson School District vote
operating budget only,” to approve the cost items
received the most discussion. included in the collective
Serves in
e d H a i t i
Earthqu a k e - R a v a g
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
submitted by Hudson Heat
After serving many years as Litchfield Engine name of the department from which the truck
1, a 1980 Ford Pierce C9000 completed came—Litchfield, NH. And since her brother,
its duty and was retired. In June 2004, the Michael, is a firefighter, she forwarded the photo
engine was traded in for $5,000, which was to him.
used to purchase new equipment for the new The engine has been in service in the city
Sabrina Searles, Kayla McWater, Kia Quesnel, and Jordyn Descoteaux, for several years. During the earthquake that
replacement engine. The engine had some
Alvirne High School Jr. ROTC members, march the American colors into the struck on January 12, the city suffered heavy
mechanical issues, and was too old to justify
Community Center for the Hudson School District’s Deliberative Session structural damage and a high death toll. Many
the needed repairs. Greenwood Fire Apparatus
located in North Attleboro, MA, took ownership firefighters from around the world deployed to
Budget Committee bargaining agreement reached of the truck. It is believed that from there, it the city to assist the under-equipped Jacmel Fire
Chairman Ted Luzsey between the Hudson School went to a broker and found its way to Haiti. On Department to search for and rescue the many
commented that keeping Board and the Hudson January 16, Litchfield Fire Chief Tom Schofield trapped residents.
their eyes focused on current Federation of Teachers, Local received an e-mail from Michael Bender, a With the country of Haiti being one of the
levels of service, their goal 2263 American Federation firefighter in Hopewell, NJ. Bender’s sister Ruth poorest nations of the world, the Jacmel Fire
was to maintain the value and of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which is currently in Haiti, who was there during the Department considers the retired engine from
affordable education offered calls for the following earthquake and remains in the country due to Litchfield a new piece of equipment. Although
by Hudson’s schools. The increases in salaries and the disaster. the engine turns 30 years old this year, the
“budget is one percent over benefits: Ruth Bender was taking pictures in the city of firefighters of Litchfield should feel proud that
the current budget, and it fully 2009-10 -0- Jacmel and saw a fire truck being driven around. the care and maintenance they gave to the
funds K-12,” he said. 2010-11 $587,094 As she took the photo, she noticed that the name engine is now working to save and protect
School Committee Member 2011-12 $382,545 of the Haiti department was located on the mid- the citizens of Jacmel after the devastating
Rich Nolan stated that “it 2012-13 $635,154 section of the truck, but still on the cab was the earthquake.
continued to page 10 - School 2011
Litchfield Town
The Discussion behind the Zoning Amendment:
Planning Board, Hudson Chamber, and “sign
Deliberative Session
experts” recommend that the town ordinance
change from not allowing to amending/allowing
zoning ordinance for specific message centers
on the free-standing signs in business/industrial
areas of Hudson. If a business wants to install or
has a free-standing sign, up to 50 percent of the
free-standing sign can be utilized as an elected
message center. The message cannot change
more than four times per hour. Nighttime
illumination can be only 20 percent of the
Staff photo by Lynne Ober
daytime illumination of the sign. The building
inspector has the authority of approval. Today’s
electronic signs are energy-efficient.
Article 3 Are you in favor of the adoption of
Amendment No. 2 as proposed by
the Planning Board for the Town
Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend the Zoning Ordinance by adding a
new Article XX, Small Wind Energy Systems.
by Lynne Ober
This Amendment will permit and regulate Small Lambert said that budget was up. He also talked
At the recently held Litchfield Town
Wind Energy Systems in accordance with NH about the audit, a new audit firm, and increased
Deliberative Session, few changes were made
RSA 674:62 – 66 by accommodating Small costs, explaining that there were still irregularities
to the warrant articles, but some of the articles
Wind Energy Systems in appropriate locations with the books after the theft by Horace
generated lively discussion.
subject to certain regulations to be administered Seymour. Auditing is up $18,500. The other
Warrant Article 4 proposes a town operating
by the Building Inspector. (Unanimously approved big-ticket increase was found in the healthcare
budget of $4,387,436 with a default budget of
by the Planning Board.) coverage provided to employees. Lambert told
$4,372,742. Selectman George Lambert spoke
The Discussion behind the Zoning Amendment: the audience that healthcare increased by 24
to the article for the Board. He noted that the
percent this year.
budget was only $33,339 more than this year’s
Hudson in compliance with the New Hampshire Former selectman Alfred Raccio moved to
default budget, and said that the town worked
State statue with the adoption of this zoning cut nearly $60,000 from the budget. He first
to keep the expenses down. “Our goal was
amendment. The new zoning ordinance will requested to cut it from line items associated
level spending everywhere, but there are some
with the Police Department, noting that this
exceptions.” Explaining that there would be
small, residential windmill system on their property.
costs with closing the town’s incinerator because budget had increased significantly over last
there were more stringent air quality rules, year and he wanted Selectmen to hold to their
continued to page 10 - Article Review promise and goal of level spending. When Board
of Selectmen Chairman Frank
Byron noted that he had to
Now Offering Small Group Training for Women cut from the warrant article,
which meant the total budget
amount, and that Selectmen
Look your best... would decide where to cut
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amendment passed. Raccio
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motion.
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Hudson Regular Meetings & Events Community Events
Wednesdays, Now – April 14
60 and Over Coffee Club, Rec. Center, 9 – 11 a.m., every Tuesday. Volunteers from AARP will be at the Rodgers
Alvirne Booster Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Wednesday. Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson,
to help senior citizens and low- to moderate-
Alvirne Touchdown Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Monday.
income taxpayers with their tax returns on
American Legion Post 48 & Auxiliary, Legion hall, 7 p.m., first Monday. Wednesdays from February 3 through April
Awana Club, New Life Christian Church, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday. (from Sept. 14, from 1-5 p.m. Tax assistance volunteers
23–May 26) Open to children age 3 to grade 5. For info or to register: 598-9000. cannot help prepare Schedule C, Schedule
Beekeeping Association, Rec. Center, 7:30 p.m., first Saturday. E, or complicated/lengthy Schedule D
downstairs) at 7 p.m. The Conservation
Commission is on the agenda to ask for the
Saturday, February 13
The Campbell High School Booster Club
selectmen’s ‘permission’ to apply for the is having a fundraiser at Talent Hall in
grant. Litchfield, featuring Pete Mamos, Hypnotist,
Magician, and Entertainer. The doors will
Thursday, February 11
open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning
The Hudson Town Republican Committee
at 9 p.m. There will be contests for the Best
will be holding a meeting at 7 p.m. at the
Cocktail and Best Valentine Dish and raffles.
Rodgers Library. Jack Kimball, candidate for
Tickets are available at Griffin Memorial
governor, will be the speaker. The meeting is
open to all registered Republicans.
School, Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield
Town Hall, the Aaron Cutler Memorial

forms. Taxpayers with complex tax issues
Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth
are advised to seek paid tax help. Call the
Tuesday.
library at 886-6030 to make an appointment.
Budget Committee, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Thursday.
Wednesday, February 10
Greater Hudson Business Network, Valentino’s, 142 Lowell Road, Friday mornings,
8 a.m. For information, contact Mike Falzone at 320-8020. The GFWC Hudson Junior Woman’s
Club invites the public to join us for a
Cable Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Tuesday. presentation on Hudson history. Ruth
Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Monday. Parker will present the slide show “Hudson,
Fleet Reserve Association, VFW Post, 7 p.m., third Thursday. NH: Shifting Town Centers” at the Rodgers
Memorial Library at 7 p.m. For more
Free Movies, basement of the New Beginnings Child Care Center, Hudson, 6 p.m. Call
Reverand David Bailey 895-9534 for more information. information, contact Michelle Champion at
883-4424.
Friends of Alvirne Ice Hockey, Alvirne High School, 7 p.m., every other Tuesday.
Friends of Alvirne Music, Alvirne Band Room, 7 p.m., first Thursday. Thursday, February 11
Senior citizens of Litchfield have been
Friends of Alvirne Swim Team, Alvirne Library, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the invited by Frank Byron, Litchfield Selectman,
month. to a question-and-answer session to address
Friends of the Library of Hudson, NH, Rogers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, any issues or concerns they may have. The
7 p.m., third Tuesday, every other month (except June – August) session will be held at Litchfield Middle
Friends of Hudson Natural Resources, Town Hall, 7 p.m., second Monday. School at 7 p.m. He will also be presenting
information on the warrant articles that will
GFWC Hudson Community Club, Checkers Restaurant, 7 p.m., first Wednesday.
appear in the upcoming election. The event
GFWC Hudson Junior Club, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, is being sponsored by the Senior Condo
7 p.m., second Wednesday.
Association of Litchfield (SCAL).
Hannah Dustin Quilter’s Guild, Hudson Community Center, 9 a.m., first Monday
(except June through August) Friday, March 5
The Litchfield Women’s Club will be
Hudson Area Moms Club, 10 a.m., Last Wednesday (except December)
Hudsonareamomsclub@yahoo.com sponsoring a Candidate’s Night in the
Campbell High School Auditorium, located
Hudson Boy Scout Troop 20, Hudson Community Center, 7 p.m., Wednesdays. at 1 Highlander Way, Litchfield, starting
Hudson Boy Scout Troop 21, Wattannick Grange Hall, Thursdays, 7 p.m.
at 7 p.m. Any candidate interested in
Hudson Cub Scout Pack 21 & 791, Hills Garrison Cafeteria, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. participating should contact Maureen
Lascelles at malascelles@prodigy.net, or
Historical Society, Alvirne Hills House, 7 p.m., fourth Wedneday.
calling her at 320-4817.
Hudson Lions Club, Valentino’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., second and last Monday.
Religious Events
Saturday, February 13
Litchfield Presbyterian - A Community
Church, located at 259 Charles Bancroft
Highway, Litchfield, is offering a free
Community Breakfast on the second
Saturday of every month. The next breakfast
is on Saturday, February 13, and will have a
Valentine’s Day theme. The breakfast will
be served from 7-10 a.m., and will include
bacon, sausage, fried or scrambled eggs,
heart-shaped pancakes, home-fried potatoes,
toast, home-baked muffins, coffee, and
juice. All Litchfield and Hudson residents
are welcome, and there will be no charge.
Donations will be accepted. No reservations
needed.
School Activities
Saturday, February 6
The Friends of Alvirne Ice Hockey will be
sponsoring the Alvirne Ice Hockey Winter
Fling from 7-12 p.m. at the Kings Court and
Banquet Hall, 222 Central Street, Hudson.
The event will feature dinner, a DJ, and
raffles. The attire is casual. All proceeds
support the Alvirne Ice Hockey Program.
For tickets, contact Michele at 661-2585.
Friday, February 12
The Alvirne High School Jazz Band will be
performing at Souhegan High School’s “A
Library, the Concession Stand at Campbell
High School basketball games, or by calling
886-1616. There is a cost for the tickets.
Thursday, February 18
The Club at LMS (Litchfield Middle School)
After School is holding a Chili and Chowdah
Cook-off at Litchfield Middle School in the
cafeteria from 5-7:30 p.m. There is a small
cost per person. Come support the positive
place for kids’ after-school, vote for your
favorite chili and chowdah, and purchase
a BGCN March Raffle Calendar. There will
be music, popcorn, and beverages, plus
children’s games in the gym. To enter the
competition for the best Chili and Chowdah,
or for more information, contact Bill Roy
at 603-660-6349 or wroy@bgcn.com. An
entry form can also be found on the Club’s
Website at www.litchfieldsd.org/schools/lms/
theclub/home.php.
Sports & Recreation
Starting Now
Litchfield Girls’ Softball is now open
for on-line registration! Please go to our
Website at www.litchfieldgirlssoftball.com
and click on the “Register NOW” link. The
Litchfield Girls’ Softball League is open to all
Litchfield girls, and girls who attend school
in Litchfield, ages 4-16 (age as of December
31, 2009). All players wishing to play in the
8U, 10U, and 12U divisions must attend the
skills evaluations that will be held on Sunday,

Meetings
Night of Jazz 2” at 7 p.m. The night will March 14, at Campbell High School. Check
Hudson Senior Council on Aging activities, Community Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., feature the Souhegan HS Jazz Ensemble,
every Wednesday and Thursday. www.litchfieldgirlssoftball.com for times.
Nashua HS South Jazz Ensemble, Alvirne
Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building, 7:30 a.m., every Thursday. Saturday, February 6 HS Jazz Ensemble, and Pelham Memorial Now through Monday, March 1
The Litchfield School District Deliberative The Litchfield Baseball Association (LBA)
Hudson United Soccer Club Board Meetings, Hudson Police Community Room, MS Jazz Band. Special guests include Greg
Session will be held at Campbell High
7:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday. Hopkins and the Berklee College Concert is pleased to announce that registration is
School at 2 p.m. Jazz Orchestra. This event will be held at currently open for the 2010 spring season.
Kiwanis, Kiwanis Hall, 7 p.m., first and third Monday. (If Monday is a holiday, call
Souhegan High School, 412 Boston Post The LBA is a chartered league of Babe Ruth
883-0374.) The Hudson Town Deliberative Session
(Town Meeting) will be held at the Hudson Road, Amherst, NH. There is a cost for the Baseball, Inc., offering programs for ages 5
Knights of Columbus, St. Kathryn Parish Hall, 7:30 p.m., first Wednesday. tickets. For more information, call 673-9940. through 15 (DOB must be on or between
Community Center, 12 Lion Avenue, at
Library Trustees, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Wednesday. 9 a.m. Warrant Article to establish Capital May 1, 1994 and April 30, 2004). Note
Saturday, February 13 that league ages are calculated on a May
Lions Club of Hudson Bingo, Kiwanis Hall, 4 p.m., second Saturday. Reserve Fund for future control of aquatic Hungry for some Italian cuisine? Then 1 boundary, and not January 1; refer to the
Marine Corps League, VFW Hall, 7:30 p.m., last Tuesday. weeds in Hudson ponds will be discussed. come to the Alvirne High School Friends of league age chart on the league website for
Movie Night, Hudson Community Center, 7 p.m., first Friday of the month (October to Monday, February 8 Music Pasta Palooza! Join them as they host ages and divisions. Registration closes on
May) A Conservation Commission Meeting this annual event at Alvirne’s Cafeteria and March 1, after which point a late fee will
Checkers Restaurant from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy
Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters, Nashua Public Library, 6:30 p.m., first and third will be held at the Hudson Town Hall in apply. Registration can be done online via
Wednesday. the Community Development Room (in good food, music, raffles, and fun. Tickets the Internet at www.sportssignup.com/
basement via ramp) at 7 p.m. The NH for this very affordable night out will be
Nottingham West Lions Club, Hudson Police Department Community Room, available at the door, or by calling Maria at
litchfieldbaseball, or by obtaining and
7 p.m., first and third Tuesday. Lakes Association grant for funding of Diver turning in a hardcopy form. More
Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) unit is 889-2212. Proceeds will benefit the Alvirne information can be found on the league
Open Space Subcommittee, Town Hall, 7 p.m., fourth Thursday. Music Program. You can check out more
on the agenda. website at www.litchfieldbaseball.com.
Planning Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth Wednesday. information about Alvirne Music at The league offers financial assistance if
Tuesday, February 9 www.ahsmusic.org. Buon Appetite!
Recreation Committee, Rec. Center, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday. needed. Contact Alan Hood (email alan.
A Hudson Selectmen’s meeting will be held
School Board, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 6:30 p.m., first and third Monday. at Town Hall (Selectmen’s meeting room
hood@hoodlinks.net) or Peter Moore
(moore_peter@comcast.net, 424-0490) for
Sewer Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m., second Thursday.
details or questions.
Sons of the American Legion, Legion Hall, 8 p.m., first Monday.
Wednesday, February 10, and Saturday,
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), First Baptist Church, Tuesdays, 3:45-4:15 p.m. for
February 13
weigh in, and 4:15-5:00 p.m. for the meeting.
The Hudson Girls’ Softball League will be
Tot Playgroup, Rec Center (Merrifield Park during summer months), 9:30 a.m., every holding registration for Spring 2010 Softball
Thursday. season at the Hudson Recreation Center at
Trustees of the Trust Fund, Town hall, 3:00 p.m. fourth Thursday. the following dates and times: Wednesday,
VFW & Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., second Monday February 10, from 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday,
February 13, from 9 a.m.-noon. Hudson
VFW Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., first Monday
Girls’ Softball is open to all girls, Grades
Water Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:00 p.m., third Wednesday K-12, who reside in or go to school in
Wattannick Grange, Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m., first and third Monday (889-5575) Did you know this newspaper Hudson. For more information, check out
Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday our Website: www.hgsl.org.
can be read online? Sunday, February 14
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Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., Mondays; second and fourth Monday (June is a small fee per participant, and prizes will
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Boy Scout Troop 11, Litchfield Community Church, 7:00 p.m., every Monday during the a licensed NH bait dealer.
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at the Hudson Fire Department for Children
by Doug Robinson
As approved by the voters in Hudson during the 2009 (603)635-1166
election, the Hudson Fire Department has recently purchased a
new ambulance, known as the “last out ambulance,” that will
replace the 2000 Ford Ambulance.
At Collins Dentistry
While voters approved the sum of $155,000 to be spent on for Children we
the new ambulance, Fire Department officials saved Hudson
over $12,000 by expending $143,378.50 for the purchase of
believe in prevention
the new ambulance from the Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund. and early treatment.
As of July 1, 2009, the approximate balance of the fund was
$164,544. Preventive & Restorative Care • Orthodontics
With the knobs still wrapped in plastic wrap, Fire Department • Emergency Appointments Available
officials have been equipping, testing, and preparing the vehicle
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for its upcoming seven-page inspection, as required by law to
register the ambulance as an ambulance in New Hampshire. • Computerized Digital X-Rays & Intra-Oral Cameras
The new ambulance hosts features that will benefit not only • Saturday Appointments (resuming in Fall) • Healthy Kids
those who are in need of an ambulance ride, but also provide
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a larger degree of safety for both the Emergency Medical
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more space, better safety features for patients and emergency restraining children during transport in emergency vehicles.
medical technicians (EMTs), increased and more efficient lighting, Although various systems
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The new ambulance has Chevron Safety Striping for high emergency vehicles, none
visibility. The chevrons are six-inch-wide stripes installed on the have been convenient, simple
backs of emergency vehicles and safety apparatus from the center to use, or have been able to
outward and down at a 45-degree angle. The resulting pattern accommodate the entire range of When you see
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Budget Committee Discusses

their Straw Vote
by Doug Robinson
Having listened to the concerns of
those who attended the Hudson School
District’s Deliberative Meeting, the Town
of Hudson Budget Committee held an
“executive” session to review their straw
votes of the School’s Warrant Articles
that they had previously taken.
The Hudson School District has
placed the following Warrant Articles
before the March 2010 voters:
• Appropriate $42,881,885 as an
operating budget
• Approval of the collective
bargaining agreement between the
School Board and the Federation of
Teachers
• Approval of the collective
bargaining agreement between the
School Board and the American
Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees
• Approval of the collective
bargaining agreement between
the School Board and the Hudson
Federation of Paraprofessionals and
School Related Personnel
• Appropriate $18,703 for the non-
bargaining staff members of the
Hudson School District.
With the exception of the second
Warrant Article listed, all proposed
Warrant Articles passed as being
“Recommended by the Budget
Committee” by a vote of 6 to 5.
The second listed Warrant Article
failed to pass due to the abstention by
Budget Member Ted Luzsey, as the vote
was 5 to 5.
Hudson’s Board of Selectmen Budget
Committee Representative, Selectman
Jasper, voted against all five Warrant
Articles. “On behalf of the Board of
Selectmen, I speak against the Budget
Committee. You are sending a clear
message to the Board of Selectmen that
we have error’d…you are saying that the
Board of Selectmen should have had a
two-percent increase instead of a zero/
two/three percent,” stated Jasper. “Our
feeling is that people are feeling lucky to
have a job right now…we always hear
that if we do not approve the teachers’
contract (for 30 years), everyone will
leave. There isn’t anywhere for those
people to go. Other districts are in the
same condition we are, and they are
looking for people for less money than
more. I think that is a Red Herring.
Everybody deserves more. I don’t think
it is wise to go out three years at $1.6
million,” he continued.
Budget Committee members
commented that these are “contentious
times,” thinking that it would be more
conservative to have no Cost of Living
Adjustment (COLA) and to have steps
only. “We need to be proactive of our
teachers. We are asking our teachers to
be guardians, behavioral specialists, and
a lot of different things we did not ask
them to do 30 years ago,” they said.
Mary Ellen Ormond, Assistant
Superintendent, stated that the turnover
rate in Hudson for teachers is 30
percent. Comparatively speaking,
surrounding towns are paying from
$5,000 to $15,000 more.
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The Word Around Town...

Robinson/Ottarnic Ponds
I would like to make everyone in the town
of Hudson aware of recent efforts to build
stewardship and protection of our two largest
ponds: Robinson and Ottarnic. It is very rare
for me to involve myself in activities that do not
directly support school-aged students, including
my own, and this is not exception. Like many
residents who have lived here for a long time, I
fondly remember learning to swim, catching my
first fish, and water-skiing or tubing for the first
time on Robinson Pond.
In recent years, both ponds have been under
the watchful eye of the New Hampshire Lakes
Association to protect from the spread of aquatic
milfoil and other aggressive plant/weed species.
This has occurred through the Lake Host program,
as well as Ottarnic Pond, receiving an herbicide
treatment in 2009, and with the Robinson Pond
abutters’ support, it is hopeful that Robinson Pond
will receive a similar treatment in 2010.
The NH Lakes Association also has a grant
program available to support the purchase of a
Diver Assisted Suction Harvester (DASH). This
unit provides a more significant role in the long-
term removal of aquatic needs and like the name
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A combined effort between supporters of
Ottarnic and Robinson Ponds is underway to
join forces and energy to hopefully apply for and
receive funding for the purchase of the DASH unit.
There are a number of upcoming town meetings
that will be discussing sustainability of our ponds.
• Saturday, February 6, at 9 a.m.: Town
Deliberative Session (Town Meeting) at Hudson
Community Center. Warrant Article to establish
Capital Reserve Fund for future control of
aquatic weeds in Hudson ponds will be
discussed.
• Monday, February 8, at 7 p.m.: Conservation
Commission Meeting at Town Hall (Community
Development Room in basement via ramp).
The NH Lakes Association grant for funding of
Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) unit
is on the agenda.
• Tuesday, February 9, at 7 p.m.: Selectmen’s
meeting at Town Hall (Selectmen’s meeting
room downstairs). The Conservation
Commission is on the agenda to ask the
Selectmen’s ‘permission’ to apply for the grant.
You are welcome and encouraged to attend
these meetings. The pervasive
spread of aquatic weeds in
Robinson Pond is the worst
I can recall in my lifetime
enjoying the pond. If successful
in receiving the DASH unit,
numerous volunteer efforts
will be available, all with a
positive environmental impact.
Please have your voice and
join alongside those of so many
others who enjoy swimming,
boating, fishing, skating, or
cross-country skiing in Robinson/
Ottarnic Ponds.
Steve Beals - Hudson
Mike Boschi
for School Board
Election Day is March 9, and
I am running for a position on
the School Board. My name
is Mike Boschi, and since
moving to Litchfield a little
over four years ago with my
wife and two children, I have
attempted to immerse myself
into the community. I have been
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involved by coaching youth soccer and T-Ball, am
a member of the Soccer Board, and served on one
of the past iterations of the Building Committee.
I am a parent; I am a taxpayer. There is a
responsibility for us as a town, and as individuals,
to make sure that the next generation receives an
education that will prepare them for the changing
world. However, this needs to be balanced by
a realization that during both good and tough
economic times, there needs to be both fiscal
planning and restraint. There should be a balance
between our spending for now and for the future.
With the looming cuts in education funding
from the state, our School Board and school
administration at all levels will need to make
some hard choices. We need to invoke discussion
from all areas, and be as resourceful as possible,
in order to find solutions to the financial needs of
our educational system without further burdening
the taxpayer.
There is a driving force behind my desire to
be elected to the School Board—sensibility. This
is a trait we use every day when deciding what
we should and should not do, and what we can
and cannot afford. We make decisions every day
regarding what we can do in the short term, and
what needs to be planned for in the long term.
Over- or under-spend in one area or another,
and an imbalance between needs and wants is
created. We should hold our elected officials
and public employees to these same standards,
and then should allow them to do their jobs. The
School Board should develop a set of parameters,
and allow the Superintendent and Principals to
administer within that structure with minimal
interference.
We, as a community, need to invoke productive
discussions that lead to sensible solutions. I
would appreciate your vote on Election Day, but
even more so, I encourage you to go vote and to
participate. Growing up, my father told me, “If
you don’t want to participate in the discussion,
then don’t complain about the result.” With your
help, I will promote constructive discussion and
better decisions as a School Board member.
Mike Boschi - Litchfield
working with the Hudson Planning Board and
the sign industry to propose changes to the sign
ordinance that will allow regulated electronic
changing signs in only the business- and
industrial-zoned areas of Hudson.
Significant care and consideration was taken
while crafting these amendments to create a
responsible balance where it wouldn’t have an
adverse impact on our community, but to keep
up with the changes in technology. The proposed
sign amendments strictly forbid flashing or
animated signs and control the size as well as
brightness; therefore, they will simply be signs
powered by LEDs.
Much time and effort has been put forth by all
involved to create an ordinance that helps the
business community to be more competitive with
the surrounding communities, but also allowing
Hudson to retain its character. The ordinance
received a favorable 7-0 vote from the Hudson
Planning Board to recommend these amendments
to go before the votes of Hudson at the upcoming
March 9 election.
As many businesses struggle to compete and
remain viable in our community, any advantage
that can be provided to them will also work
toward keeping our business tax revenue base,
provide job growth, and encourage more
businesses to join our community; therefore,
this ordinance is a step in a direction to allow
the Hudson economy to grow and prosper. On
February 10, at 5:30 p.m., the Hudson Chamber
of Commerce and Barlo Signs will be hosting
a networking and information event to help
educate the Town of Hudson citizen and the
business community on this ordinance. The
Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce’s Board
of Directors wishes to invite and encourage all
businesses and citizens to attend this event to
learn more. If you are interested in attending,
contact the Chamber office at 889-4731. More
information about the proposed amendments can
be found on the Hudson Chamber Website at
www.HudsonChamber.com.
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Letters to our Editor
Many were quick to blame the elderly and even announced, “Hit
the accelerator instead of the brake.”
How many of these accidents involving Toyotas and Hondas were
involved in the recall? How many stuck accelerators were found by
the “experts?”
What recalls will be announced next week?
James W. Hebert - Hudson
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view, but still support the majority vote.
Budgeting requires not only great attention to detail, but also a 2 1 3
big-picture view of how all the pieces fit together, both of which I
possess. I believe these skills, along with my previous budgeting
and school board experience and a fiscally conservative view, will 9 2 4
be an asset to the town of Litchfield.
Communication is essential in any elected position, and I will
make myself available to residents with comments and questions. 8 4 2 3
I will handle all dialogue in an open and honest fashion and will

5 3 9
diplomatically engage any opposing views. As an Alternate to the
AHS Swim Team Thanks You Cable Committee, I will recuse myself from any votes on the Cable

Once again, the faculty of Alvirne High School has shown what Kimberly Larson
Committee budget.
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a great sense of community support there is in the Bronco family.
If elected, I will have discussions with the Budget Committee
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homemaker and mother
regarding underfunded stateof three
and homemaker and mother of three
federal mandates, the decline in
During the holiday break, on December 30, at 1 p.m. in the middle state aid, and what we as a town can do to regain local control of homemaker and mothe
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of the season. To host a meet is a major endeavor and it cannot be √ local news affecting her family
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accomplished successfully without the help and support of many √ local news affecting h
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people. Due to the timing of the meet, the team needed additional Elizabeth A. Miller - Litchfield
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even been to a swim meet and had no idea what would be expected
of them, without hesitation, the Alvirne faculty stepped up to help
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us host the meet. Also, as a parent who has been involved with Under our current five-year contract (July 1, 2007 - June
the team for the past six years, I would like to express my sincere
appreciation for all the help and support the team has received
30, 2012), Hudson has weekly curbside pickup of solid waste
in wheeled “toters” and recyclables separated into paper and
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over the years, as we have grown from six swimmers in the 2004
season to the existing 44 swimmers of this season. We have had
commingled plastic, glass, and tin.
Many residents have asked why we don’t use “single-stream”
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phenomenal growth, which could not have happened without the
hard work of the swimmers, parents, the generous support of the
recycling, in which recyclables are not separated by the resident.
Let’s look at the math—under our contract, we currently pay
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Many residents have asked why their recyclables are all dumped
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equipment, but we do not pay a penalty when that occurs.
On behalf of the Litchfield Presbyterian Deacons, congregation,
and the Litchfield Food Pantry, we would like to extend a heartfelt
Kimberly Larson
Also, residents have asked about the process of recycling: Kimberly Larson
commingled items should be rinsed out, but labels do not have to be
thank-you and job-well-done to the entire town of Litchfield for homemaker
removed. and mother
At the recycling ofthese
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stepping up to the plate during a very trying time of economic and processed by a combination of magnets, shifters, and blowers,
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with the economy pretty much in shambles throughout the year, we
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should all be applauded from the school food drives of all Litchfield
schools, the gift requests from Griffin and Litchfield Middle Schools,
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Selecting a Toothbrush
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are common to good toothbrushes.
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cleaning the teeth. Over zealous brushing
with hard bristles can cause the gingival
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Since there is no uniform classification
system for bristle texture, each toothbrush
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by Doug Robinson
Hudson residents have stepped up to the plate to volunteer their services
for the town of Hudson, which will appear on the March election ballot.
In the Selectmen’s race, five candidates have declared their interest to be
elected to fill two three-year terms, which are up for election. The Budget
Committee has one three-year term available to any candidate as a write-in
candidate.
Two residents have declared their candidacy for just one three-year term
as Cemetery Trustee, while four residents have declared their candidacy for
one of the two open positions on the School Board.
It appears that the Library Trustee positions have piqued the most interest
in the upcoming election as five candidates are competing for just two
three-year terms.
Also, the GFWC Hudson Junior Woman’s Club, a volunteer organization
serving Hudson and the greater community in the areas of education, home
life, conservation, arts, and international and public affairs, will be hosting Candidate David Alukonis beats the 5 p.m. deadline as he signs on the
their annual Candidate’s Night on February 17. dotted line his candidacy for the elected office of Cemetery Trustee
Below list those individuals who have Code of Ethics – Two open positions for Supervisor of Checklist – One open
declared their candidacy for the 2010 three-year terms position for a two-year term
election: Robert Olson, 5 Parker Drive Deborah “DJ” Clement, 93 Belknap Road
Cheryl Sibley, 10 Meadow Drive
Selectman – Two open positions for three- Trustee of the Trust Fund – One open
year terms Code of Ethics – One open position for a position for a three-year term
Richard Reeve, 14 Falcon Drive two-year term Leonard Lathrop, 21 Winslow Farm Road
Michael J. Canavan, Jr., 8 Griffin Road No registered candidates
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Roger Coutu, 10 Rita Avenue
Code of Ethics – One open position for a three-year terms
Richard Maddox, 323 Fox Run
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Marilyn McGrath, 81 River Road
Diane Sirvydas, 7 Redwood Road Melissa Tobin, 21 Pinewood Road
Budget Committee – Three open positions Lars T. Christiansen, 1 Stonewood Lane
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Charlotte Schweiss, 28 David Drive
Robin Rodgers, 16 Mountain View Drive Moderator – One open position for a one-
Joyce Goodwin, 4 Marshmallow Path
Roger Chopelas, 10B Granite Hill Road year term
Budget Committee – One open position for David R. Jelley, 13 Tate Street Paul Inderbitzen, 1 Timothy Lane
a one-year term Linda Kipnes, 23 Nathaniel Drive
School District Clerk – One open position
Michael Buczynski, 15 Oban Drive Vivian McGuire, 148 Robinson Road
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David Alukonis, 121 Central Street Paul lnderbitzen, 1 Timothy Lane
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Letters to our Editor
This special low rate has to be negotiated in the town’s contract
with Comcast. I did some research on this a while back. I see in the
Hudson~Litchfield News Hudson’s current seven-year contract with
Comcast is about to end, and that Comcast has not fulfilled at least
one of its promises to the town so far—to create four locations within
Hudson so that Hudson Cable TV could produce “live broadcasts” of
local events.
Since it is obviously time for a new contract to be signed with
Comcast, now is the time for us seniors and the disabled to have a
low rate put into the upcoming contract.
I ask each senior and disabled person who would like to have a
low Comcast rate to write to the Selectmen of Hudson and ask them
to get this special rate for us. You can call the Selectmen’s office to
find out how to do this.
Outdoors
with
went down 86 cents and the state educational taxes decreased by Charlie
six cents for a total of a 92-cent decrease on the School District side,
where the town’s tax rate increased by 31 cents and the county tax
increased by one cent for a total increase of 32 cents. The town’s
Chalk
portions of the taxes are expected to increase again this year.
While the Hudson School District is the tenth largest district in the
state, we have the lowest per-pupil cost and will continue to have
the lowest per-pupil cost if all the warrants should pass on Election Ladies Only
Day. Please support all six warrants on the School District ballot on
March 9.
Three reasons I can think of to learn to ice fish: no one else you
Gary J. Rodgers, Hudson School Board - Hudson know does it, you are really tired of winter, and if other ladies are
doing it, why not you?
Illegal Immigration The New Hampshire Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)

Your
winter program, scheduled for Saturday, February 20 (snow date

Your
Stella Ramsay - Hudson Webster’s defines elite as a “choice part” or a “socially superior February 21), at Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education
group” or “powerful minority.” Elite is a term that refers to people Center in Holderness, just minutes from I-93, still has space

Community
who believe that they know more or know better than others.
Support for School District Warrants available in the women’s “Ice Fishing Fun” class. In this class,

I would like to start off by thanking everyone who attended the

Germany, under the National Socialist Party, was ruled by an
elite group and those persons came from diverse socio-economic Community
you’ll spend the day getting hands-on experience drilling holes
and dropping lines with a fun group of women, and learning

School District Deliberative Session on January 30. If you missed
it, HCTV will be replaying it on the town channels along with being
able to view it on your computer.
Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, last year being
possibly the first year in the history of the two boards, the selectmen
have chosen to not support the School District’s budget proposals.
While we know times are hard for many, the School Board
negotiated in good faith with the District’s bargaining units. Last
year, each of these contracts included a COLA (cost of living
Newspaper Newspaper
backgrounds. everything you need to know to get out and enjoy ice fishing on
Recently, the State and Federal Committee was presented with your own. You’ll also get to sample a fish fry, hot chocolate, and
the HCR0023 bill regarding illegal immigration. Apparently, other gourmet goodies from a portable kitchen on the ice. No
the Committee decided to demonstrate the term elite. The bill Area News Group
fishing license is needed to participate in the workshop.
was wholly changed, withoutArea News
input from any ofGroup
the sponsors, to Call us at 880-1516
The $55 registration fee includes a box lunch and all the
apparently demonstrate how the majority party is fully invested in equipment you’ll need for the day. The registration form and
voters.
Call us at 880-1516
supporting illegal activities by what they obviously consider potential course description are available at www.nhbow.com, or by
calling 271-3212.
Occasionally, bills get changed. Common courtesy and

adjustment) and step increases. Knowing the economy didn’t
improve, each of the three units left the table, agreeing they would
not ask for a COLA for the duration of their contracts. While there
are increases in pay due to steps, they are minimal. Each of these
Your
Charlie Chalk can be reached at outdoorswithcharlie@areanewsgroup.com
collegiality demand that the bill sponsors be given the courtesy
of notification of such changes. If you are the ruling elite, such

Community
notification is not necessary, because the elite party knows what is
best. Your
Community
bargaining units is currently working without a contract. Judging from the responses online in the Concord Monitor to a
The School Board worked very hard to keep the budget down. In news article leaking the bill changes, this silent, secret activity may
fact, the budget decreases, but due to not receiving the revenues
we have in the past, the operating budget will increase by 36 cents.
Newspaper
not get the results hoped for by the still unknown “bill changers.” It
still remains a fact that as a Nation of Laws, we rely upon adherence Newspaper
With the approval of all the warrants, the schools side of the tax to the rule of law. When people refuse to follow that law, the
would increase a total of 63 cents. Included in this increase is 6/10 entire nation suffers. Strangely, the proponents of ignoring illegal Area News Group
of a cent for the non-union staff (those who work out of the School immigration actually condemn Area
illegal News Group
aliens to the shadows and
Call us at 880-1516
District Office). The School Board thought it was best for the people
of Hudson to have the opportunity to vote on this—Article 5. The
Call us at 880-1516
slave-like living and working conditions.
As the commission studying Human Trafficking discovered last

Selectmen have chosen to include the raises for their non-union
staff in the operating budget instead of pointing the exact cost out
in a warrant. (The Selectmen have a policy to keep a 10-percent
differential between their department heads and the next highest
paid in their department.) Last year, the School District’s tax rate
on sale now!
year, support for illegal aliens results in more and more abuse and
ill-treatment. Amnesty is not the answer; enforcement of existing
laws and a firm determination that newcomers integrate, as did my
forefathers, into the American way of life is the answer.
Jordan G. Ulery - Hudson

Deliberative- continued from front page ve Stage Morge!

usical
The New LiC rio u s G e
however, reveal that there had been ballot. In this case, Selectmen voted 3-2 to can be resolved.”
starring u
mistakes in the previous year’s police budget not recommend this warrant, but then took a It was also noted that the Ethics Formation

march 5-7
and those mistakes led to underfunding. Brent separate vote to place it on the ballot and let Committee had posted 23 meetings and 17
Lemire, Chairman of the Budget Committee, the people decide. public notices, which allowed residents to
also explained that the department had After the discussion on the committee’s have an input into the process. When the
asked for a 20-percent overall increase, but charter, how it would operate and how the vote was called, Gandia’s motion failed and
the Budget Committee had cut that request. warrant got on the ballot (Selectmen formed the warrant article moved to the ballot as
When the vote was called, the motion was not the Ethics Formation Committee), the article presented.
passed. was opened to comments. Gandia spoke and Other warrant articles asked for nearly
Next, a motion was made to add $29,000 said she felt it would lead to a “witch hunt” $50,000 to hire one more police officer and
to the budget for another police cruiser. and questioned if someone volunteered for $50,000 to purchase a 1998 Freightliner FL70
However, Lemire explained that one new a board and that someone else didn’t like a Medium Duty Rescue Truck from the town of Tickets available at the Box Office, through
police cruiser was in the budget and that while decision made, if the Ethics Committee would Londonderry. thehanovertheatre.org, or by calling
the Budget Committee had cut one cruiser, then be called into the dispute. She noted that The collective bargaining contract for town 877-571-7469 • 508-831-0800
they had also left one. Lemire pointed out she hadn’t been aware that this committee had employees is on the ballot as recommended
the police currently had a vehicle fleet of five been formed or was working. Gandia moved by both the Selectmen and Budget Committee.
to eight vehicles. Lemire also said it was a to zero out the amount in the warrant article. Warrant Article 11 would modify the elderly
decision of what was necessary and what the Byron responded and said that it was not exemption from the property tax. While
taxpayers could afford. When the vote was going to lead to witch hunts and, in fact, Warrant Article 12 asks voters if Selectmen
called, this motion also was not passed. would give an elected or volunteer official should negotiate with Pennichuck East Utilities
The town is also asking for $5,000 to hire to respond to accusations and explain any to assume responsibility for the subscribers’
a welfare administrator, but Byron noted that situation. Byron said he felt it provided costs for the Fire Protection surcharge. If this
if the Town Administrator warrant article was protection for both the town and volunteers is approved, results of this negotiation would
passed, this expenditure would not need to and elected officials. He spoke to the be brought back to the voters in March 2011
be made, as the Town Administrator would strengths of the committee. He also directed for their approval.
handle the welfare issues. Selectman Steve the audience to a letter from Dunbarton. There are two petitioned warrant articles.
Perry talked about the difficulties of trying to That letter, given out at the meeting, said that One asks voters to send a resolution to State
be the welfare officer and work a full-time job. Dunbarton had adopted a Code of Ethics at Representatives, the state senator, the Speaker
Warrant Article 5 asks to hire a Town the 2001 town meeting and “in the eight years of the House, and the Senate President
Administrator (see related article). This that have passed since then, we believe that urging that voters be allowed to vote on
will not change the type of government the Code of Ethics has benefited our town by: an amendment to the New Hampshire
for Litchfield. It will still have a board of “Setting an objective standard for town Constitution that defines marriage. This
selectmen who are in charge and who officials, … would be a non-binding resolution.
delegate authority to the town administrator “Increasing awareness of the importance of The last petitioned warrant article asks
for day-to-day business. Byron spoke to
the critical need to pass this warrant article,
ethical issues, …
“Serving as a resource to Town Officials,
voters to tell Selectmen that the Budget
Committee should develop the default
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A Town in Need of Leadership

by Lynne Ober time he was spending every week on town business and explained
Litchfield Selectmen have proposed a warrant article to hire that he needed to be spending more time, but also needed to keep
a Town Administrator, effective July 5. This is not a change of his full-time job. He told the audience that Litchfield is like a four
government, as was proposed last year when a Town Manager million-dollar business that has no one in charge.
was on the ballot. This warrant article will preserve the current Several times during the deliberative session, people addressed
method of government, while providing someone for day-to-day mistakes in the town budget. Currently, department heads produce
management of the town’s government. their own budgets. There is no oversight to verify the accuracy of
Board of Selectmen Chairman Frank Byron spoke to this warrant these budgets. Additionally, Litchfield recently pursued a lawsuit
article at Saturday’s Deliberative Session. He told people how much against its former treasurer, Horace Seymour, for theft. It has been
estimated that Seymour stole at least $135,000
from the town. Byron explained that a Town
work with department heads. “Department heads need to share
risks,” said Byron, who noted that they wanted and needed someone
to participate in many major decisions and to help allocate scarce
resources. Byron told the audience how much of his time is spent
every week trying to respond to these questions and to respond
to departmental turf wars. With many of the town departments
interconnected, Bryon explained that a decision made by one could
negatively impact other departments and noted that this caused
conflicts. A Town Administrator would be available to work with
department heads.
Byron also said that some department heads understand their

Exceptional Dental Care For The Entire Family Administrator would work with Selectmen to
provide financial oversight. This position would
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Byron carefully discussed the differences Byron said the town would see an immediate positive impact, as
of Caring, Dedicated between a Town Administrator and a someone would be watching the overall growth of town government,
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Administrator provides much needed knowledge
help find solutions in a cost-effective manner, and establish town
systems that are currently missing, but needed.
To Make You Smile! and work, but Selectmen retain all oversight. “Many things are not being done in our town,” said Byron, who
This provides a much-needed check and balance noted that the town does not have an inventory of assets, nor does it
scenario. have an up-to-date policy manual.
Talking about how a decision made by Byron urged voters to support Warrant Article 5, and to provide
one department can negatively affect another funding for a Town Administrator. After discussion about the
William Gagnon, DMD department, Byron explained how having a Town wording, which included consultation with town counsel, it was
b General Family Dentistry Slava Abdelrehim, DDS Administrator on the job would ensure better decided to amend the warrant and those motions passed.
daily decision making and provide someone to
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b Laser Dentistry, Implant Restoration Brent Lemire Honored for Decades of Service
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Serving Hudson For 33 years, Brent Lemire has always shared freely. He
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always calls for a break and to be a distinguished diplomat
allows people in the audience to during key discussion, which
make announcements during the had profound impact to
Deliberative Sessions. Little did where the town of Litchfield
Lemire know that he would be the is today,” stated Harte.
headliner. Chairman of the Board
Budget Committee Vice of Selectmen, Frank Byron,
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that Lemire had worn many hats to the town. Both Harte and
and been recognized by various Byron noted that Lemire has
titles. Lemire’s service to the town built many relationships in
began in 1977 as a fire department town and has made many
volunteer. In 1979, Lemire was friends, as they presented
approached by then Moderator Carl plaques to him for his service.
Peterson, and asked to participate State Representative
in the town’s budgeting process—a Russ Ober presented a
Photo by Lynne Ober
challenge that Lemire accepted. proclamation to Lemire.
Frank Byron presents one of two plaques given to Brent
Although Lemire continued “This proclamation is from
Lemire for his long service to the town of Litchfield.
his career with the Manchester all 13 of your State Reps. We
Fire Department, he proceeded to both service on the thank you for your service to the town.”
Monday, February 8th & Friday, February 12th, 9AM Budget Committee and volunteer for the Litchfield When Lemire took the mic, he was obviously overcome.
Fire Department. He became Chairman of the Budget When he thanked his wife for her support over the years,
Applications Accepted On A First Come, First Served Basis. Committee. he noted that she didn’t like public attention and it was
Then in 1985, Lemire was elected Litchfield’s Fire obvious that he was also overwhelmed with the honors and
Presentation of Mary Academy is a private Catholic school, owned and Chief, which meant that he had to resign from the Budget gratitude of the town. Noting that he and his wife needed
operated by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary since 1926. The Committee. He served Litchfield as Fire Chief until March to devote more time to aging parents, Lemire also told the
Academy, known for its challenging academic environment, rooted in the 2001, but he continued to volunteer for the town by town that he would still be around.
tradition of the Catholic faith, provides a nurturing, co-educational environ- returning to the Budget Committee and again becoming Brent, congratulations and thank you for the years of
Chairman. caring that you’ve shown the town.
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The search done by the Litchfield School District for Amanda Lecroz, has also withdrawn.
a new superintendent hit a snag last week, as one of the At the Litchfield Town Deliberative session, Miller
three finalists withdrew from the search and another this invited all residents to come and meet the remaining two
week. candidates at the Meet and Greet the Candidates Night at
Thomas McDonald called the District Campbell High School on February 3 from 6-8 p.m. This
to withdraw because he had found a new meet and greet was cancelled.
job. According to School Board Chairman Remaining in the hunt is Mark Blount, current Assistant
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Best Season Ever for Bronco Swim Teams
submitted by Sean McLaughlin
Topping off one of its most spectacular meets of the season, the
Alvirne Broncos finished with the best record in swim team history,
as it took on the Londonderry, Derryfield School, and Campbell
High swim teams in quad-meet action at the Wellness Center in
Londonderry on Wednesday, January 27. The Broncos swam for 46
personal best times in a meet that was hard-fought from beginning to
end.
Final scores found the Lady Broncos going 2-1 on the day, topping
Derryfield, 111-40, and Campbell, 114-38, before falling to host
Londonderry, 113-56. Leading the way for the girls was freshman
Becky Dionne, who captured two first-place finishes, taking the
100 butterfly (1:03:78) and the 100 back (1:05:33). Dionne
joined teammates Lauren Kramer, Desirae Ouellette, and Brooke
Prochaniak for a pair of second-place finishes in the 200-freestyle
relay (1:54:23) and the 400-freestyle relay (4:15:54), while Ouellette
also took second in the 100 free (1:02:03).
Adding to the impressive day was the performance of Jessica
Cocoziello, taking third in the 200 free (2:37:61), while joining
teammates Christina Stewart, Kelly Mackay, and Lauren Bistany for
third in the 200-free relay. Outstanding efforts also were turned
in by Megan Hamblin, taking off 46:79 seconds in the 500 free;
Kerrigan Murray, 18:39 seconds in the 200 individual medley; and
Marie Lupoli, 14.95 in the 500 free. The girls ended their regular
season, sporting a 18-6-1 record the, best in team history.
Meanwhile, on the boys’ side of the action, the Broncos managed
to raise their season record to an all-time best, 18-4, by defeating
Successful Season for Girls’ Track
Derryfield, 104-52, while falling to the Lancers in a thriller 92-78.
This season has seen the team rise to greater heights in Greater
Nashua area swimming.
Leading the way was the trio of Alex Luebbers, Matt Beningo, and
Khris Ortiz, who combined for three wins on the day: Luebbers in
the 200 individual medley with a 2:19:96 victory, Beningo topping
the charts with a 1:11:39 win in the 100 breast, and Ortiz taking
top honors in the 200 free (2:05:13). The team’s relay squads added
to the excitement with a pair of second-place finishes. In the 200-
medley relay, T.J. Horne combined with Beningo, Luebbers, and
Ronnie Falcone for a 1:56:06 finish, while the squad of Falcone,
Luebbers, Ortiz, and Beningo combined for a 1:42:32 finish in the
200-free relay. The 400-free relay action saw the team of Sam Luzcz,
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deductions, credits and various fringe benefits available to many
taxpayers can affect your individual situation.
There are several tax brackets established by the tax code being the
10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35%. Each percentage has a
“bracket” of income allocated to it, based upon a particular filing
status. This table is known as the Tax Rate Schedule.
For instance, the 2009 tax rate schedule shows that the 10% tax
bracket for a single individual is from $0 to $8350, whereas the 10%
tax bracket for a taxpayer who qualifies as a head of household is $0 to
$11,950.
A single person, who has taxable income of $15,025, has a tax
liability of $1836 taken from the tax tables. The first $8350 is taxed at
10%; the balance of $6675 is taxed at 15%. The $1836 tax liability is
12.22% of the $15,025 taxable income. This 12.22% is the mean of the
two percentage brackets (10% and 15%) used to calculate the tax.
Based upon this schedule, a single person starts to pay 15 cents on
the dollar at $8350, .25 @ $33,950, .28 @ $82,250, .33 @ $171,550
and .35 @$372,950. With this understanding, we can see that a
taxpayer may have gross income in a 25% tax bracket, but if they have
enough deductions, they can lower their taxable income to a 15% tax
bracket.
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Adjustments allowed on the tax return to arrive at the AGI, lowers this
income which results in a lower AGI and lower taxable income. The
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income but not the AGI. Various fringe benefits (Cafeteria or Section
125 Plans) offered by employers allow a taxpayer to pay for certain
benefits before taxes are withheld. This also lowers their earned income
reported on line 7, which consequently lowers the AGI and the taxable
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(The single taxpayer in the example above saves .15 on every dollar
that they lower their taxable income of $15,025, until they would
lower it below $8350, when they would then start to save only .10 on
the dollar.)
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for the taxpayer. Money contributed to 401K or IRA plans are pre-tax
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fiscal year, such sum representing the
additional costs attributable to the increase
in salaries and benefits required by the new
agreement over those that would be paid
at the current staffing levels in accordance
with the most recent collective bargaining
agreement.”
Hudson resident Richard Patterson took
to the microphone and offered to those in
attendance his reasons for not supporting
the step increases for the teachers, which
are raises given to teachers for time or an
education level served. While the school
budget states no increase for the coming
year, in reality, as Patterson explained,
Hudson teachers would be receiving wage,
or step, increases, to the tune $587,094
for a job done poorly. Step raises are Hudson resident Richard Patterson leaves the microphone
not based on merit or an evaluation of a
Hampshire Department of Education, To the question posted by the
teacher’s performance.
Rhode Island Department of Education, and Hudson~Litchfield News on how Patterson
According to the data he produced,
Vermont Department of Education have would respond to the public’s comments
Patterson stated that the Hudson teachers
developed a common set of Grade-Level that his data was “inaccurate,” he stated,
are producing D+ results with the students
Expectations, known as the New England “I don’t care. It is posted and is online.”
to whom they teach, who then graduate.
Common Assessment Program Grade- Regarding the follow-up statement that
He backed his beliefs with a presentation
Level Expectations (NECAP GLEs), and test “Anyone can make numbers say what they
of New Hampshire’s Educational Statistics
specifications in Mathematics, Reading, want to say,” he again stated, “I don’t care.”
(NECAP), which rates Hudson at receiving
and Writing. Building on the success of After the discussion of Warrant Article 2,
an educational grade of 67 percent,
the NECAP collaboration in Mathematics, the public had very little to say regarding
or a D+. Patterson’s evaluation of the
Reading, and Writing, the states have Warrants 3, 4, and 5, all of which
State’s report also indicated that students
developed common assessment targets requested the appropriation of funding
graduating from Alvirne High School are
and test specifications for Science. Grade- for the different unions within the School
not proficient in the sciences.
Span Expectations (GSEs) for high school Administration.
Patterson did not communicate that
students in Mathematics, Reading, and Warrant Article 6, the last, concerns the
Alvirne High School score ranked higher
Writing have been developed for grades term increase from one year to three years
than Campbell High School, Nashua South,
9-10 and 11-12.” for the Town of Hudson Moderator. No
or equaled Nashua North in the NECAP
Budget Committee Member Charlotte objection arose.
scoring. He also focused his science
Schweiss rebutted Patterson by stating, “Did The Hudson School Board and the
studies on schools with three- and four-
you ever take into account that Special Budget Committee were in agreement
year programs versus Hudson’s two-year
Education Children scores have increased? to “recommend” all school warrants on
science programs. Assistant Superintendent
There are stories you will never hear as to the ballot, with the exception of Warrant
Ormond stated that the Hudson Science
what teachers do for children. You were Article 2.
Curriculum program is a two-year program
perfectly happy with the Operating Budget. “I am pleased with the outcome of the
and if he felt that Hudson students were
As far as challenging the teachers, don’t be Deliberative Session. It is nice to see
not prepared in the sciences, then his
mad at me; you were going against their people take part and be civically aware. I
dissatisfaction should be directed at the
integrity because these people do it for the am disappointed with the outcome of the
Superintendent’s office—not the teachers.
children. I just got incensed.” teacher’s contract. It is now in the hands of
Patterson stated that his documentation
Hudson resident and teacher Donna the voters to support the warrants,” stated
for his presentation came from the
Straight said “thank you, teachers, for the Assistant Superintendent Ormond.
NECAP Website (www.ed.state.nh.us/
fabulous job you have been doing. You are
education), citing that “The New
the best teachers I have seen.”
Article Review- continued from front page
Petitioned Zoning Amendments placed this petitioned zoning amendment on the ballot requesting
their property be re-zoned from residential to business. The
Article 4 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3
Planning Board opposed the zoning change due to the proposed
as proposed by Petition for Rezoning as follows?
negative impact on Rena Ave. This corridor of Hudson is
Amend the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Hudson by re-
considered a “gateway.” to the community.
zoning a parcel of land known as Tax Map 228, Lot 054, located
at 272 Lowell Road from being in the Residential-Two (R-2) to Article 6 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment
being in the Business (B) District. Said parcel is located near the No. 5 as proposed by Petition to amend the Zoning
intersection of Rena Avenue and Lowell Road. (Unanimously Ordinance as follows?
Disapproved by the Planning Board.) Amend Article III, General Regulations, §334-12 by changing the
The Discussion behind the Petitioned Zoning Amendment: maximum height of fences by right from 6 feet to 8 feet for which
The New Life Christian Church of Hudson, located at this address, no permit is required, to require a permit for any fence exceeding 8
placed this item on the ballot in an attempt to re-zone their feet in height, and to require Planning Board review for any fence
property from Residential to Business. The Planning Board voted exceeding 10 feet in height unless for agricultural purposes, and
5/0 against, as the property is too close to the five residential to provide for certain construction standards for the installation
properties that abut the church. In addition, the re-zoning would of fences exceeding 8 feet. (Unanimously Disapproved by the
place a burden on the residential properties that line Rena Ave. Planning Board.)
The Discussion behind the Petitioned Zoning Amendment:
Article 5 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 The Planning Board felt as though they needed more time to
as proposed by Petition for Rezoning as follows? investigate/research this Petition Zoning Amendment due to its
Amend the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Hudson by re- wide range of implications. The Petition Zoning Amendment was

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zoning those parcels of land known as Tax Map 228, Lots 052 and
053, located at 268 and 270 Lowell Road, respectively, from being
in the Residential-Two (R-2) to being in the Business (B) District.
submitted by: Peter Radziewicz and Joanne Radziewicz, 49 Burns
Hill Rd.
The authors of the Petitioned Zoning Amendment state that
Said parcels are located at the intersection of Rena Avenue and
Now Open
“Proposed fence ordinance modernizes current restrictive fence
Lowell Road. (Unanimously Disapproved by the Planning Board.)
ordinance to encompass the individual needs of Hudson residents
The Discussion behind the petitioned Zoning Amendment:
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“Thumbs down to the very misinformed gun
rights writer on the 22 Jan thumbs page. Do a little
research and You will find out that the National
Guard has been around since 1636! That’s off
the National Guard web site- Look it up! This is
my opinion and I do not go around calling other
people names because they do not share my view
but if our founding fathers could see how stupid
we have become on this issue they would probably
let us stay with the Brits! I personally do not think
common citizens should be allowed to own hand
guns. I do not go out saying if you own guns you
are a bigot! That just my opinion. I know the 2nd
amendment guarantees that, but if our founding
fathers would have known about AK-47, AK-74,
Uzi, M-16’s etc, or how we (Americans) use them,
there would be no 2nd amendment! In 2006,
68% of all murders, 42% of all robberies, and 22%
of all aggravated assaults that were reported to the
police were committed with a firearm! (Bureau of
Justice Statistics web site, look it up!) My basic
problem is not with the guns it the people who
own/use them! We are pretty stupid as Americans!
I do believe that hunters should be able to own
rifles for that purpose, so I am not one of those all
or nothing like the majority of gun control pro/
con groups. I live in the DC area, so please do
not even try to lecture me on anything with gun
control. It is an everyday issue here! I spent over
20+ years in the military defending this so-called
great nation of ours. I am not so sure it is worth
that anymore, but we are the flippin’ laughing stock
of the world. This is just my opinion, I may be
wrong but I doubt it!”
“Thumbs up to CHS teacher Justin Ballou for
his months long commitment to the fall drama
production, ‘Tales of the Jedi Kid,’ for bringing
the Puerto Rico Experience opportunity to CHS
students and for taking on the role of advisor for
the new CHS Film Club. Ballou’s enthusiasm,
dedication to the students at CHS and willingness
to go above and beyond are all making a
significant positive difference in the Campbell High
School community.”
“Thumbs up to the cast and crew of ‘Tales of the
Jedi Kid’ at CHS. Fantastic job all around!”
“Thumbs down to the CHS grading system.
Who’s moronic idea was it to not count homework
as part of a students grade? These kids work hard
enough with these ridiculous competencies;
they deserve homework to be part of their grade.
Homework can make the difference if a student
makes Honor roll or not. Also, why are there finals
if there are competencies in place? Wasn’t that
the point? We have to remember that these kids
are teenagers, they need and deserve as much
reinforcement, incentives, and respect from those
around them for a positive learning experience.
Worrying about hats and sunglasses, REALLY, is
a waste of time. Lets pick our battles and assist
our kids to succeed, then maybe the drop-out rate
would decline, and the kids will develop a passion
for learning which quite frankly, is gone.”
“Thumbs down, a big, fat ‘thumbs down’ to the
presidential administration for going forward, and
trying to jam the health care bill through, although
the people have clearly spoken. We don’t want
this bill! Seat Scott Brown! Do your jobs.”
“Thumbs up to the man who walks his dog on
the Litchfield bike/walking path and picks up after
it. I only wish others would follow suit. It’s not
too pleasant walking/running and stepping in dog
waste. How about Litchfield passing an ordinance
that all dog owners must pick up after their dog or
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vote. Time for someone who doesn’t take it out on
the tax payers when he doesn’t get his way at the
polls. People forget that they work for us and need
to listen to our wants and needs!”
“Thumbs down to LFD...What’s the matter with
the four fire trucks we have? As it is, you have to
rotate using them so they don’t sit too long...how
can you justify a beat up rescue from Londonderry.
Stop spending our money frivolously. And to the
LFD Chief-are we going to start these political
games again? What don’t you get?
How about bank some money
every year to help with a new
station instead of spending any
extra in your budget every year so
you don’t have to give it back to
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the town? obviously your getting
too much of a budget and you
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need him! B.L. got the message
and resigned...it’s your turn! 3 to 5 year olds- 9:00am to 1:00pm
Enough is enough!” Call Ms. Janis Katsirebas for info
“Thumbs down to the Town
of Litchfield...Do you know all
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the money we’ve already spent
renting portables, could have
purchased a new school by
now? Or all the wasted lawyer
“We want to be your Mechanic”
fees taking the LPD Chief to
court continually...or all the
other wasted spending this town
does. You should all be ashamed
of how you run this beautiful
town...too many HUGE egos!”
“Thumbs down to the ‘mature’
woman in the maroon SUV, with
the vanity plates, at Hudson
Memorial school. I clearly let
you go ahead of me to exit the
parking lot, and you glare at me
and then, really? You stuck your
tongue out at me? My child and
I were in disbelief! What a ‘fine’
example you set for your child. I
am still trying to figure out what
‘harm’ I caused you by being
courteous!”
“Thumbs down to rude, lazy
and selfish neighbors who plow
the snow from their driveways
into and across the street after
the town plows have gone
through. You leave the street a
snowy mess, and the pile across
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your child to your stupidity!”
“Thumbs up to the HMS boys basketball team
for coming in 2nd place entering the play-offs.
Good job boys. Hard work and determination
really pay off when you play together as a team
and believe in each other... I am very proud that
you boys have made it this far and I am proud
to be your coach. Let’s go in it full force boys,
work hard and work together and bring home a school administration is uneducated on how to
Championship! ‘Defend our Tradition!’ Coach
Drew”
“Thumbs up to Billy Eaton III for getting
accepted to Northeastern University’s Physician
Assistant Program.”
“Thumbs down, down, down, down, down, to
the boss of Drain King. For yelling at my mother
and making her cry. If you didn’t want our
business, you could have easily not come. There
was no need to pick on a woman, what kind of
a man are you? I will never go to you guys ever
again.”
“Thumbs down to the 7th grade staff and the
administration at HMS! It is not fair to punish the
good kids who work hard, stay out of trouble and
are respectful. These kids look forward to having
time with their friends at lunch to laugh and relax
and take a break. To be forced
to sit with their homeroom class
Since is completely unfair! To have to
1969 sign in if they’re late, it’s Lunch!
Enough is enough! It’s time for
you to take charge and single
out the misbehaved kids and call
their parents to the carpet and
make these kids accountable for
their actions, it’s not the schools
job to raise these kids! Rather
than taking the well behaved kids
and lumping them all together.
The one part of their day that for
some kids a very important social
piece that they need! These good
kids should not be punished for the actions of ‘bad’
kids! Stop worrying about being politically correct
and just do what right for the sake of all the kids!”
“Thumbs up to the Campbell High Faculty.
Deleault, Kaplo, O’Keefe, Halbrooks et al are a
first-rate team of teachers. We’re lucky to have
such dedicated professionals teaching our kids.
Thank you!!”
“Thumbs down to the man on the corner of
Eayers Pond Rd in Hudson who shovels his lawn
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“Thumbs down to HMS for not providing a safe
and bully free environment for our children. The
new revised law for Pupil Safety and Violence
Prevention will have stricter laws that every school
will NEED to abide by. It’s unfortunate when a
child has to leave the school district because the
handle such situations. It’s easier for the school
if the victim is removed than to address the real
issue at hand. Unfortunately, the school does not
report all incidents of bullying as defined by 193-F
because maybe they don’t want us to know that
it’s happening in their school. To all the bullies at
HMS, you won’t get away with this at Alvirne.”
“Thumbs down to the Alvirne Special Education
program for allowing a student to be explosive
and violent toward teachers. My
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“Thumbs down to the choice of music played
at Alvirne Varsity Hockey games. Now don’t get
me wrong, I love hockey, love music and I think
the two belong together. Before the game…during
intermissions, timeouts…bring it! Now here’s the
kicker…I like Limp Bizkit…but when my 7 year old
looks up and me and asks what a mother
is…that’s where I have to question the choice. You
do know that they have radio versions of each and
every song you play. Maybe we should look into
that huh? Well, rock on and keep your heads up,
you guys are doing just great on the ice!!”
“Thumbs up to the person who wrote about hot
pockets. I want to thank you, you have brightened
my day, and instead of all the constant arguing
through the paper, you decided to talk about Hot
Pockets!”
“Thumbs up to early release during mid terms.
My child is an honor roll student and uses the time
to study and get ready for the next test. Thank you
to all the teachers that have been
there for our kids!”
“Thumbs down to the
ignorant citizens who have been
complaining about allowing the
high school students to leave
after midterms. The abbreviated
day gives the students the time to
study and prepare for their exams.
The teachers of this town are
hard working and put time into
developing and grading the exams.
By contract, the teachers must
remain at school until the end of
the school day, weather or not the
students are there (and many of
them are there beyond that time).
So please have more respect for
the professionals who are working
hard to provide your child with a
quality education.”
“Thumbs down to the
complaint about Campbell High
School students leaving the
school after four hours of straight
testing. Excuse me, but last time
I checked, students spend more
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these tests than they spend time at
home doing nothing the week of
(& pass inspection) finals. I apologize if the teachers
and administration realized that
students deserve to go home
after taking four hours of finals.
Most of the upper-classman have
numerous honors classes, after
school clubs, sports, AND college
to worry about.”
“Thumbs up to all Hudson
Memorial Staff and students
for being one of the few area
middle schools to increase your
NECAP proficiency rates in both
Mathematics and Reading. To the
teachers, thanks for all of your
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Thanks to him there are a lot of families without a
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so you know, I am not a Democrat. Its just that
after what Bush did how could anyone support that
clown.”
“Thumbs down to the so-called coordinator
or the Litchfield Travel Basketball Program. Way
to coordinate the program for the benefit of your
son, and nobody else sandbagged your way into
Division 2, rigged your way into the easy side of
the Merrimack Tournament, your supposed to be
coordinating the program for the town, not your
own ego.”
“Thumbs down, Way Down to JB from LRBL
for allowing one of his players who vomited on
the sidelines before the game, to play in his game.
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from the person who was offended by the parent
suggesting we should check our children’s
Facebook page. We have a job as parents to protect
our kids. If you chose not to pay attention to what
your kids are doing be prepared for the surprises
that may come your way when you least expect it.
Closing your eyes and looking the other way could
#$%#”
possibly hurt you in the end. It may not be what
your child is posting but what the others are, that’s
the point. Read some of the comments back and
forth between the friends on their pages, this will
tell you the type of kids that are out there that we
as parents don’t know. It will also show you how
your child interacts with others as well when they
are not in your presence. I chose to trust my son
and was very disappointed and hurt by his actions.
I learned the hard way.”
“Thumbs down to the arrogant people who
complained about high school students being
sent home after school. First of all, teachers DO
NOT go home, instead they attend meetings, help
students after school, make tests, and do grading.
Teaching is not a 7-2 job like some people might
think. Maybe your children are not going home to
study, but a good portion of the students use this
time to study for their tests. Also, teachers are not
the ones who decide if the students go home or
not. Get your facts straight before you make such
horrible accusations!”
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Call Log
Monday, January 25: 9:23 a.m. Vandalism, Elmwood Drive [Ofc.
advised he would be reporting criminal mischief; approximate loss
$1,000]. 10:26 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Pine Road and Dracut
Road, arrested Matthew Robert Martin, 31, Hudson, Possession of
Controlled/Narcotic Drugs. 2:19 p.m. Motor vehicle accident,
Lowell Road [RP advised an unattended vehicle rolled across
Lowell Road and struck a house; possible intoxicated subject],
arrested Adam Money, 22, Nashua, Driving While Intoxicated,
Reckless Operation. 4:30 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Constitution
Drive [RP reported a lost/stolen credit card and advised the incident
occurred in Boston; Ofc. advised would need to report it there].
5:49 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Pine Road [caller advised his
friend’s vehicle has slid off the driveway and was stuck behind the
parking lot; Ofc. responded and advised the lot was empty; DISP
called RP back; phone went to voicemail; Ofc. cleared]. 6:31 p.m.
Shoplifting, Derry Street [employee advised of a shoplifter who had
already turned over items she tried to take and was now waiting for
a prescription; employee believes she had taken more items; Ofc.
issued a Hand Summons Arrest].
Tuesday, January 26: 12:32 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Greeley Street
and Madison Drive, arrested Michael Ballantyne, 30, Dorchester,
MA, Disorderly Conduct, Jannelle M. Flynn, 29, Hudson, Driving
While Intoxicated, Yellow Line. 8:18 a.m. Harassment, Derry Street.
9:19 a.m. Serve Warrant, Constitution Drive, arrested Alexander
Liakas, 27, Dracut, MA, Conduct After an Accident. 9:44 a.m.
Vandalism, Sullivan Road [911 transferred caller who advised that
a male subject had vandalized a vehicle with a pipe and fled on
foot; Ofc. advised that subject is now in custody], arrested Nathan
Pollman, 20, Londonderry, Criminal Mischief, Theft from a Motor
Vehicle. 10:58 a.m. Harassment, Forest Road [COMP called and
requested to speak with an Ofc. regarding being harassed by her
cousin; RP called back to state that she no longer wished to speak
to an Ofc. and would call back if she changed her mind]. 12:58
p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Derry Street. 1:10 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Waubeeka Springs Road. 1:39 p.m. Vandalism, Robinson
Road. 4:48 p.m. Disturbance, Lowell Road [Ofc. advised he would
be out at this location with parties having a disagreement over a
repossessed car; Ofc. spoke to the subjects and advised; peace
restored]. 5:07 p.m. Serve warrant, Canterbury Road. 6:28 p.m.
Burglary, Old Derry Road [RP advised she had just returned home
and found the kitchen window open; it appears as though someone
had broken in; report taken].
Wednesday, January 27: 12:44 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Elmwood
Drive, arrested Brendan Craig Lavoie, 19, Hudson, Driving After
Revocation or Suspension, Drivers License Prohibitions. 12:47
a.m. Serve warrant, Constitution Drive [Subj. came to HPD to turn
herself in on an EBW; Subj. placed into custody; Subj. released on
HFD
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Sunday, January 24: 4:52 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Lowell Road.
1:51 p.m. System trouble, Lexington Court. 6:38 a.m. Mutual aid
Ambulance, Windham. 9:20 p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Windham.
10:42 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Corning Road (L).
Monday, January 25: 8:19 a.m. Fall related injuries, Old Stage
Road (L). 12:02 p.m. General illness, Abbott Farm Lane. 1:25
p.m. Dizziness, Newton Street. 1:58 p.m. Stroke, Derry Street.
2:21 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 4:47 p.m. Water
problem, Oban Drive. 5:12 p.m. Gas odor investigation, Barbara
Lane. 5:33 p.m. Water problem, Cheney Drive. 5:37 p.m. General
illness, Library Street. 6:46 p.m. Abdominal pain, Burns Hill
Road. 7:58 p.m. Lift assist, Webster Street. 8:55 p.m. Mutual aid
Litchfield Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with NH RSA 676:4, the
Litchfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February
16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room at 2 Liberty Way,
Litchfield to act on the following:
A home occupation application from Rhonda Cavers at 4 Oak Drive, tax
map 20 lot 105. The applicant wishes to have a home based business for
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for more info.)
You are encouraged to contact the Planning Board at 424-2131 for full
details. The plans for the above case are available for review at the Town
Clerk’s document review room during regular Town Clerk Business hours.
If the aforementioned application is accepted, notice is hereby extended to
application approval consideration and/or continuations(s) to a date certain
as required.
Alison Douglas, Chairman
Litchfield Planning Board
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bail], arrested Beth Eisenberg, 20, Hudson, Bench Warrant. 1:24
a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Central Street, arrested James Queenan,
48, Litchfield, Driving While Intoxicated, Yellow Line, Traffic Control
Devices. 7:40 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Sagamore Bridge. 7:48
a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bush Hill Road. 8:59 a.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Bockes Road. 10:42 a.m. Theft/forgery/fraud,
Barbara Lane [COMP came to HPD and requested to speak with
an Ofc. regarding a bad check; report taken; approximate loss
$1,800]. 12:02 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Sagamore Bridge, arrested
Jeffrey Alan Suprenant, 29, Nashua, Driving After Revocation or
Suspension. 1:29 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Derry Street and Phillips
Drive, arrested William F. Bardas, 49, Nashua, Bench Warrant.
1:38 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street and Ferry Street.
2:23 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Derry Street [employee advised a
Hispanic male, 6-feet tall, wearing a black baseball hat and a red
and white striped shirt had taken items from the store and left; report
taken]. 3:10 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Central Street, arrested Alexa
Melkonian, 27, Manchester, Driving After Revocation or Suspension.
3:13 p.m. Vandalism, Speare Road [RP advised someone had
dumped trash in her driveway and believed someone may have gone
through her garbage; report taken]. 5:22 p.m. Burglary, Riverside
Avenue, [RP advised he just returned home and discovered the door
to this residence appeared to have been kicked in and his Playstation
and games are missing; report taken; approximate loss $2,050].
7:07 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Lowell Road [Ofc. requested dispatch
to confirm suspension on the registered owner, Bruce Jacobson;
dispatch confirmed license and registrations are suspended;
subject in custody; subject released], arrested Bruce M. Jacobson,
31, Hudson, Driving After Revocation or Suspension, Suspended
Registration, Drivers License Prohibitions. 1:43 p.m. Motor vehicle
stop, Burnham Road and Central Street, arrested Achero Bogard, 30,
Roxbury, MA, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs.
Thursday, January 28: 9:35 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Derry
Street and Grand Avenue, arrested Michael Shuffleton, 29, Derry,
Driving After Revocation or Suspension, Driving Without Giving
Proof. 10:01 a.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Fox Run [COMP called and
requested to speak with an Ofc. regarding the theft of his trash
barrel; report taken]. 10:47 a.m. Burglary, Burnham Road [COMP
called and advised the back door was kicked in at his residence; K-
9 was deployed for a track but was unable to do so; report taken].
12:31 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Library Street and Central Street
[Ofc. advised of a possible overdose of a juvenile in the vehicle at
this location; Ofc. responded and deployed the K-9 for an exterior
search; negative results; subjects refused transport by HPD and
would be responding to the hospital themselves; report taken]. 3:27
p.m. Disturbance, Dana Drive and Lowell Road. 6:03 p.m. Serve
Warrant, Constitution Drive [Subj. turned himself in on a HPD
warrant; subject placed in custody; subject released], arrested Juan
Canales, 46, Nashua, Shoplifting. Motor vehicle accident, Barretts
Hill Road. 6:18 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Greeley Street and
Highland Street. 6:29 p.m. Greeley Street and Springwood Circle.
6:40 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road.
Friday, January 29: Derry Street and Elm Avenue, arrested
Alexandria Machuca, 22, Derry, Driving while Intoxicated,
Yellow Line. 1:43 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Central Street,
arrested Kevin Boutet, Jr., Nashua, Driving After Revocation or
Suspension, Drivers License Prohibitions, Unregistered Vehicle.
Ambulance, Nashua. 11:52 p.m. Box alarm, Derry Street.
Tuesday, January 26: 1:12 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Constitution
Drive. 1:31 a.m. Stroke, Fairway Drive. 2:50 a.m. Water problem,
Flagstone Drive. 12:55 p.m. Unconscious person, Towhee Drive.
1:05 p.m. Psychological problem. 6:17 p.m. General illness,
Wason Road. 6:58 p.m. Unconscious person, Lowell Road. 10:22
p.m. Difficulty breathing, Webster Street.
Wednesday, January 27: 7:48 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bush
Hill Road. 9:57 a.m. Seizure, Krystal Drive. 11:34 a.m. General
illness, Kimball Hill Road. 2:24 p.m. Seizure, Greenfield Drive.
8:39 p.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road.
Thursday, January 28: 3:51 a.m. CO detector, Nottingham Street.
8:44 a.m. General illness, White Street (L). 8:49 a.m. Chest pain,
Webster Street. 10:20 a.m. Heart problems, Derry Road. 12:32
p.m. Overdose. 5:58 p.m. Knee injury, Adam Drive. 6:03 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Hudson School District
Public Hearing
Pursuant to RSA 198:20-b, the Hudson School Board will hold a Public
Hearing at the Hudson Town Hall, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 12 School
Street, Hudson, NH on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. for the
purpose of:
Gathering input into the potential placement of a telecommunication
antenna site located on Alvirne High School property. The hearing will allow
citizens to ask any questions concerning the location, description, and
general operation of the antenna. Based on the merits of the project, and
input at the public hearing, the Hudson School Board will determine if it will
enter into a lease agreement with Goodman Networks to secure the permits
for the site, with the intention of construction.
Gary Rodgers, Chairman
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8:33 a.m. Harassment, Derry Street [SRO requested a case
number for harassment regarding two high school students who
are harassing each other via Myspace]. 9:58 a.m. Motor vehicle
stop, Derry Street and Easy Street, arrested Jennifer Demers, 28,
Merrimack, Warrant Arrest, Not in Possession. 3:02 p.m. Theft/
forgery/fraud, Derry Street [walk-in RP requested to file a report for a
theft of $90 from this location; report taken]. 5:13 p.m. Vandalism,
Wason Road [RP advised his mailbox which had been set in
concrete was completely missing from this location; possibly due
to a collision yesterday; approximate loss $300; report taken]. 7:24
p.m. Assault, Derry Street [RP advised he was assaulted by a female
while sitting in his vehicle; RP stated she approached him and
punched him in the face then tore his shirt; RP advised the female
subject left in a red KIA minivan possibly en route to Nesenkeag
Road in Litchfield; LPD advised of same; female subject is trained
in karate; Ofc. requested a taxi respond to transport the subject to
Charles Bancroft Highway; Ofc. advised he would be en route to
the residence in Litchfield to take the subject into custody; subject
released on bail], arrested Pamela H. Klaft, 46, Litchfield, Simple
Assault. 9:15 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Lowell Road and Executive
Drive. 9:35 p.m. Assist Hudson Fire Department, Oak Avenue
[HFD dispatched to this location for a knee injury; Ofc. responded
and advised HFD would be transporting subject to the medial
center]. 10:20 p.m. Assist Hudson Fire Department, Mission Lane
[HFD dispatched to this location for a head injury; Ofc. responded
and advised HFD transporting to St. Joseph Hospital].
Saturday, January 30: 12:49 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Derry Street
and Old Derry Road, arrested Jonathan D. Grumblatt, 41, Litchfield,
Driving While Intoxicated. 11:02 a.m. Bridle Bridge and Sullivan
Road [Ofc. requested a license check; right to drive and license both
suspended; subject taken into custody; subject released on bail],
arrested Mariner B. Page, Driving after Revocation or Suspension,
Suspended Registration, Driving Without Giving Proof. 12:45 p.m.
Theft/forgery/fraud, Constitution Drive [walk-in requested to file a
report for possible fraudulent charges on a credit card; victim was
not present and did not wish to file a report at that time].
Sunday, January 31: 12:55 a.m. Motor vehicle sop, Abbott Farm
Lane. 1:54 a.m. Criminal threatening, Barretts Hill Road [911 caller
advised her daughters are being harassed via telephone; RP called
again to advise the subject made threats to her family and claimed
he was en route to her residence; report taken]. 2:53 a.m. Motor
vehicle stop, Central Street and Sullivan Road, arrested Jessica
Hernandez, 26, Nashua, Driving While Intoxicated. 11:46 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Barretts Hill Road [RP advised of a motor
vehicle accident that just occurred involving a red Ford Taurus and
a silver Chrysler; RP advised damage to the fence; both vehicles
last seen headed toward Greeley Street; report taken]. 5:18 p.m.
Theft/forgery/fraud, Webster Street [RP called to report her handbag
stolen; approximate loss $3; report taken]. 5:39 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Lowell Road. 6:16 p.m. Vandalism, Winslow Farm Road
[RP called to report vandalism to the window of this house; RP
advised this has been an on-going issue for the past three months;
negative on any damage; window had been egged; report taken].
9:29 p.m. Serve warrant, Constitution drive, arrested Jennifer Aimes,
37, Nashua, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs.
Motor vehicle accident, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 6:47 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Wason Road. 7:48 p.m. Seizure, Wayne
Street. 9:03 p.m. Box alarm, Dana Drive.
Friday, January 29: 7:44 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Highland Street.
8:47 a.m. Head injury, Lowell Road. 10:20 a.m. General illness,
Derry Road. 10:42 a.m. General illness, Hillcrest Road (L). 1:09
p.m. Smoke in home, Glenview Drive. 9:33 p.m. Knee injury, Oak
Avenue. 10:18 p.m. Head
injury, Mission Lane.
Saturday, January 30: 4:35 2 4 3 7 6 1 5 9 8
a.m. Alarms, Pelham Road. 1 9 6 3 5 8 4 7 2
4:58 a.m. Abdominal pain,
Amanda Drive. 6:27 a.m. 5 8 7 4 2 9 1 3 6
General illness, Underwood 9 3 5 2 8 4 6 1 7
Drive (L). 10:28 a.m.
8 7 4 1 9 6 2 5 3
Residential lockout, Webster
Street. 7:02 p.m. Chest pain, 6 2 1 5 7 3 8 4 9
Krystal Drive. 10:19 p.m. Box 4 5 2 6 3 7 9 8 1
alarm, Ferry Street. 10:23 p.m.
Suspicious container, Lowell 3 6 8 9 1 5 7 2 4
Road. 7 1 9 8 4 2 3 6 5
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Town of Litchfield
Public Notice
As required by RSA § 40:14-b, II (b) and 40:14, IV, the Litchfield Board of
Selectmen will be holding a public hearing on the petition warrant article
delegating the formation of the default budget to the Budget Committee. 
Public testimony will be taken.  This hearing will be held on February 16,
2010 at 6:30 PM at the Litchfield Town Hall meeting room.  Copies of the
warrant article are posted for public inspection at the Litchfield Town Hall.
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Litchfield School District Hudson’s Internet Face is Changing

Sponsors Cyber Safety Event by Doug Robinson
It has been years in the making, but
Hudson’s Website will be receiving a new
submitted by Fern Seiden, School Counselor
look.
On Tuesday, January 26, 33 parents, community members, and staff from the
Departmental home pages, fly-out boxes,
Litchfield School District attended a workshop on Cyber-Safety, sponsored by the
information regarding operational hours,
Litchfield School Counseling program. Lieutenant Charles Dyac from the Hudson
who to call, links to various information
Police Department presented on how to keep children safe from Internet predators and
centers within Town Hall, and additional
cyber bullying, and Detective David Cayot, Detective Kevin Pucillo, and John Beike,
color within the individual pages will be
Information Services for the Hudson Police Department, accompanied him.
the new platform for the Website.
Litchfield Middle School counselor, Lynn Ellis, began the evening’s presentation with
While the new Website is being built,
the results of a 2009 survey of students in grades five through eight. The survey results
the content must be “New Hampshire
revealed that a significant percentage of students have experienced uncomfortable
State and Federal Section 508-compliant,”
electronic communications, or had sent or received messages that would be considered
writes Lisa Nute, Hudson’s Information
bullying.
technology (IT), Director.
Elin Pelland,
The language of Section 508 requires
Litchfield
that Federal agencies’ electronic and
School District’s
information technology is accessible to
School Social
people with disabilities. IT Accessibility
Worker, updated
& Workforce Division, in the U.S.
attendees about
General Services Administration’s Office
a pending bill,
of Government-wide Policy, has been
HB 1523 in the Proposed screen shot of the new Website
charged with the task of educating
New Hampshire
Federal employees and building the
State Legislature, (52) to complete the site would be to improve
infrastructure necessary to support Section
to amend the the agenda/minutes section, move all committee/
508 implementation. Using this Website, Federal
Pupil Safety board member contacts to one file, and improve the
employees and the public can access resources for
and Violence interface between program and end user,” she said.
understanding and implementing the requirements of
Prevention “The remaining hours estimated to be used will be
Section 508, according to the Federal Government.
Act originally “to protect mail addresses, improve the community
The improved Website implementation will require
passed in 2000. calendar, build configurable Web forms (allowing
IT professionals to create improvements to the
The House any department/board/committee to have a contact
calendar and news block, font changes, watermarks,
Bill may be form on their page), as well as include a press release
better placement of the Town Seal, and additional
viewed at www. feature for Police, Fire, and any other department with
areas for press releases and public notice boxes.
gencourt.state. a future need.”
In addition, Nute informed the Board of Selectmen
nh.us following Nute also estimated that in addition to the 74 hours
that the present fly-out boxes do not work on mobile
a search for needed to improve the Website, an additional 65
phones such as the Blackberry. “Therefore, a separate
Bill 1523. hours would be needed to secure clerical help. “All
section, which can be read by all mobile devices, still
Information pages require content work to copy current Website
Lieutenant Charles Dyac presenting needs to be developed for notifications/instructions
about cyber verbiage/data to the new site’s templates. New
for residents in a town-wide emergency,” commented
bullying and sections require total re-writes,” she said.
Nute.
safety can be accessed from the Litchfield School District Website under district
Nute estimated that 74 hours of labor will be Over 20 Years The estimated cost, as requested by Nute, was for
FREE ESTIMATES
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of
required to complete the task of improving the & Insured
for local resources or through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at Selectmen approval by a vote of 3/2.
Website. “The largest amount of hours needed
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Article 8 Ratification of Multi-Year Contract negotiated between
the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen and the Hudson
Administrative and Support Union, AFSCME Local 1801,
for Wage & Benefit Increases.
Shall the Town of Hudson vote to approve the cost items
included in the collective bargaining agreement reached
between the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen and
the Hudson Administrative and Support Union, AFSCME
1801, which calls for the following increase in salaries
and benefits:
Year Amount COLA %
7/1/10 – 6/30/11 $6,368 0.0%
7/1/11 – 6/30/12 $20,873 2.0%
and further to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,368
for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year, said sum representing the
additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries
and benefits over those paid in the prior Fiscal Year? (This
appropriation is in addition to Article 10, the Operating
Budget.) (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 5-0)
(Recommended by the Budget Committee 9-2)
Fact Finder’s Report for Hudson Police Union
Article 9 Shall the Town of Hudson vote to implement the
recommendations contained in the Fact Finder’s Report
in the matter of fact-finding between the Town of Hudson
and the Hudson Police Union Local 3657, dated January
10, 2010, which calls for the following increases in salary
and benefits:
Year Amount COLA % Range
7/1/10 – 6/30/11 $41,766 0.0%
7/1/11 – 6/30/12 $202,312 3.0 to 4.5%
7/1/12 – 6/30/13 $203,977 3.0 to 4.5%
and further to raise and appropriate the sum of $41,766
for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year, said sum representing the
additional cost attributable to the increase in salaries and
benefits over those paid in the prior Fiscal Year? (This
appropriation is in addition to Article 10, the Operating
Budget.) (Not Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
5-0) (Not Recommended by the Budget Committee 8-2-1)
The Discussion behind the Warrant Article:
The Town’s contract with the Police Union expires in June 2010. The
Town has been unsuccessful in resolving salary issues. BOS felt
that the Fact Finder (FF)’s report would obligate the Town to a nine-
percent increase. BOS stated all town departments to come in at a
zero-percent budget increase next year, with a maximum two to three
percent the following year. While other departments complied, the
Police Department went to NH Labor Relations (FF). FF investigated
financials of Hudson, and analyzed, discussed, and recommended
salaries. FF agreed with the Town on three of four talking points. On
the fourth point, FF stated that HPD Officers should receive a zero-
percent raise for year 2010, and three to four and a half percent for
years 2011 and 2012.
Operating Budget
Article 10 Shall the Town of Hudson raise and appropriate as an
operating budget, not including appropriations by special
warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately,
the amount set forth on the budget posted with the
Warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the
purposes set forth therein, totaling $27,502,550? Should
this article be defeated, the operating budget shall be
$27,568,075, which is the same as last year, with certain
adjustments required by previous action of the Town of
Hudson or by law; or the governing body may hold one
special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and
XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget
only. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 5-0)
(Recommended by the Budget Committee 9-2)
The Discussion behind the Warrant Article:
The proposed budget represents a zero-percent wage increase for all
Hudson employees, except those belonging to the Supervisors Union,
who are in their last year of a three-year contract. The proposed
budget reflects no new initiative for the Town of Hudson. This
operating budget maintains the “status quo” for the operations of the
Town of Hudson.
Information Technology Operating System Upgrade
Article 11 Shall the Town of Hudson vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $24,780, gross budget, for the purpose of
purchasing the necessary licenses to upgrade town-wide
PCs and servers to the latest operating systems and to
authorize the withdrawal of $24,780 from the Information
Services Capital Reserve Fund? (This appropriation is
in addition to Article 10, the Operating Budget.) There
is no impact to the tax rate for this appropriation.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 5-0)
(Recommended by the Budget Committee 11-0)
The Discussion behind the Warrant Article:
Hudson’s current computer operating systems for the town of Hudson
will no longer be supported by Microsoft as of July 2010. The
operating system is now over a decade old, so Fire, Police, Town Hall,
laptops used by police officers, highway, and emergency vehicles are
at risk. Three operating systems within the town will merge to one.
The current system will not support updated technology. The Capital
Reserve Fund was set up and has monies saved and set aside to
keep Hudson computer technology progressive. The purchase of the
necessary licenses will not impact the Hudson tax rate.
Fire Department Water Tanker Replacement
Article 12 Shall the Town of Hudson vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $270,000, gross budget, for the purpose of
purchasing a replacement Fire Tanker, and to authorize
the withdrawal of $170,000 from the Fire Apparatus
Capital Reserve Fund? The remaining $100,000 to come
from the unreserved fund balance. (This appropriation
is in addition to Article 10, the Operating Budget.)
There is no impact to the tax rate for this appropriation.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 5-0)
(Recommended by the Budget Committee 11-0)
The Discussion behind the Warrant Article:
The current HFD tanker truck was built in 1987—22 years old.
Replacement parts are becoming unavailable. Maintenance costs/
operational problems are an issue, with $11,322 spent on repairs
since July 2004. The fire pump has deteriorated to nearly 50-percent
operating power to fight fire. Rust, deterioration, electrical system
failures, and the inability to accommodate present-day technology
create safety issues. The purchase of new apparatus provides a
significant improvement towards safety systems that provide for a
safer/reliable/cost-effective fire apparatus. Costs for a replacement
tanker will come from the Fire Department Vehicle Capital Reserve
Account. South End Hudson would be more protected. The HFD’s
goal is to have cost savings by going from two tankers to one.
VacCon (drain suction) Truck Replacement
Article 13 Shall the Town of Hudson vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $284,000, gross budget, for the purpose of
purchasing a replacement VacCon (drain suction) Truck
and to authorize the withdrawal of $154,975 from the
VacCon Truck Capital Reserve Fund? The remaining
$129,025 to come from the 2009-2010 unreserved Sewer
fund balance. (This appropriation is in addition to Article
10, the Operating Budget.) There is no impact to the
tax rate for this appropriation. (Recommended by the
Board of Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by the Budget
Committee 11-0)
The Discussion behind the Warrant Article:
The life expectancy of the VacCon (drain suction) truck is 10 years.
Hudson’s VacCon truck is 16 years old. The truck cleans out town
sewer lines, sewer manholes, and catch basins. The truck maintains
Hudson’s sewers to prevent water back-ups to residents’ homes
from storm drainage, as well as maintain our sewer system in a
professionally and environmentally safe manner. Most of the monies
have been budgeted and saved in a Reserve Account. No tax impact.
Pond Reclamation Capital Reserve Fund
Article 14 Shall the Town of Hudson vote to establish a Capital
Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the
purpose of the management of invasive species to be
known as the “Pond Reclamation Capital Reserve Fund”
and to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the
inappropriate surplus of the land use change tax to be
placed in said fund and to name the Board of Selectmen
as the agents to expend? (This appropriation is in addition
to Article 10, the Operating Budget.) There is no impact to
the tax rate for this appropriation. (Recommended by the
Board of Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by the Budget
Committee 11-0)
The Discussion behind the Warrant Article:
Unanimously approved by the Budget Committee and BOS, as well
as the Conservation Commission, to protect Hudson’s ponds. No tax
implications.
BY PETITION
Cease and Desist Town of Hudson v. Peter Radziewicz and Joanne
Radziewicz Lawsuit
Article 15 The town of Hudson, NH, shall hereby cease and desist
in its lawsuit against Hudson residents, Peter and Joanne
Radziewicz, 49 Burns Hill Rd. (Town of Hudson vs. Peter
Radziewicz & Joanne Radziewicz, Docket No. 09-E-0192,
Hillsborough County South Superior Court), shall waive
any and all associated fines and legal fees, and shall allow
them to keep an existing fence over six (6) feet in height
on their land for reasons of safety, security, and property
value protection. (Not Recommended by the Board of
Selectmen 5-0)
The Discussion behind the Petition Warrant Article:
The Petition Article was submitted by: Peter Radziewicz and Joanne
Radziewicz, 49 Burns Hill Rd., who currently have a lawsuit against
the Town of Hudson for the erection of a fence. The Hudson Town
Code states that fences cannot exceed six feet within Hudson. The
Radziewicz’s newly erected fence exceeds the Town’s height limit for
a fence, per Community Development, Hudson, NH.
Authors of the Petitioned Warrant Article state: “The intent of this
Petition is to allow Hudson residents to decide for themselves whether
or not to proceed with a nearly $50,000 lawsuit against their fellow
residents over the installation of a fence exceeding six feet tall. If
they believe the fence is indeed a ‘danger to the community,’ they
can vote to proceed with the suit. If they believe the Radziewiczs
were justified in installing the fence and that it serves a necessary
purpose, they can vote to let it stay and to drop all of the fines and
fees associated with it to unburden this family.”
 16 - February 5, 2010

Hudson~Litchfield News Sports

Hudson~Litchfield NewsSports
Boys’ Basketball Unable to Finish Campbell High School Sports Roundup
submitted by Dale Arria
January 29:
The Campbell Girls’ Varsity Basketball team
improved its record to 11-1 on the season,
defeating the Hilltoppers of Somersworth, 75-63.
Kristen Hrubowchak led the Cougars with 21
points and five steals. Liz Pettis scored 19 points
and went 11 for 13 from the free-throw line in the
fourth quarter.
January 28:
The Boys’ Freshman Basketball team played
against Sanborn with the final score of Campbell
47 and Sanborn 37. Jackson Musco scored 11
points; David Burke, 10 points; Jason Rodonis,
nine points; and seven other players scored for
Campbell.
January 27:
The Girls JV Basketball team outlasted a tough
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Conant squad, winning 35-30. Ally O’Donnell

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overtime against Spaulding on Friday, January
29, by the score of 51-50. Ryan Sweeney led the
scoring with 16 points, followed by Joe O’Hearn
with 11 and Sean Moyen with 10.
On Tuesday, February 2, the Broncos played
host to Bishop Guertin (BG) and once again,
could not come up with a victory. BG hit some
clutch shots and free throws down the stretch,
giving them a hard-earned victory, 60-52, in front
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The Cardinals stretched their lead to 37-32 in
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Alvirne fought back to take a 43-42 point lead
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BG continued to hit shots and with Alvirne
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rebounds, and one assist, followed by Sweeney
the Cougars pull away late in the game. Jenelle
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