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Volume 14 Number 14 January 15, 2016 12 Pages

Jaguar Wrestling Takes Two of Three Contests in Litcheld

ConVal. (And then

proceeded to win
his 101st and 102nd
matches later in the
day). He is a senior
captain. He was a
Division 3 state champ
in 2014 and finished
second in Division 2 in
2015. He then went
on to place third in the
Meet of Champions
and qualified for the
New Englands. He is
an all-around stand out
individual as he is an
Eagle Scout and has
also excelled in music
playing the trombone.
It was impressive that
Peter won his three
matches Saturday in
the 132 pound weight
class as he is actually a
120 pound wrestler. He
bumped up two weight
classes to help the team
win.
Against Conval, Mike
Tanguay had a most
impressive win as his
Peter Caron records his 100th career win by defeating ConVals Eric Wall.
opponent is a strong
by Len Lathrop
wrestler, but Tanguay dominated him on this day.
The Windham team was at Campbell High
Next, the Jaguars faced off against a strong
School Saturday morning for a quad meet,
Division 1 team from Concord High School. The
wrestling first against ConVal High School. The
total points went to Concord, 53 to 16. Scoring
final team score was 69 to 6, stemming from four
in NHIAA wrestling is four points for a win by
pins by the Jaguar grappler and four forfeits from
decision, six points when the grappler wins by a
ConVal.
pin, and the same points when a team forfeits for
Peter Caron won his 100th match against
not having a man at that weight class.

Letizio wont Run

for Another Term
by Barbara OBrien
Al Letizio, Jr., who currently serves as chairman of the Windham
Board of Selectmen, has reported that he wont run for a second term
as selectman. Letizios three-year term will end this coming March.
When asked why he was stepping down as selectman, Letizio said
that, after 18 years of serving on various boards and committees, he is
ready for a change.
Letizios position on the board of selectmen is the only selectmans
seat that is up for election this year.

Wrestling for a third time in one morning, the

athletes from Windham faced the home team,
Campbell. With five pins by the Jaguars and
two decisions and two forfeits, the final tally was
Windham 50 and Campbell 30.
Coach Tom Darrin commented about his
grapplers: Sam Cavallaro (another senior
captain) also won a big match against Campbell,
wrestling up one weight and beating a good
wrestler. Captains Patrick Hume and Jon Ferri

also performed well going undefeated for the

afternoon. Ferri and Cavallaro will probably
join Caron in the 100-win club later this season.
Hume wrestled behind state champions both his
freshman and sophomore years, so was unable to
get many varsity wins in those two years.
Windham wrestlers current record stands at 10
wins and 2 losses in Division 2 New Hampshire.

Patrick Hume competes in the 285 pound class.

Two-Year Teacher Contract Ratied

by Barbara OBrien
Both the Windham Education Association and the local school
board have ratified a new two-year teacher contract. The action
came after the proposed agreement was taken to mediation the
week before Christmas; a 13-hour marathon on which both sides,
reportedly, cooperated.
We had to work very hard on both sides, school board negotiator
Daniel Popovici-Muller commented. As a result, I feel we have
built more trust; which should make negotiations easier the next time
around. Its a good deal for both sides, he added.
School board negotiator Ken Eyring also commented on the
productiveness of the mediation. It was a long process, he said.
The proposed agreement was then taken to union members, where
it was ratified by teachers on a vote of 178 to 18. A breakdown of

the votes cast shows the balloting at Windham High School of 62

in favor and 0 opposed, Golden Brook School 42 in favor and 0
opposed, Windham Center School 42 in favor and seven opposed,
and Windham Middle School 32 in favor and 11 opposed.
On Jan. 5, the first school board meeting of the new year, the vote
to ratify the proposed teachers agreement was unanimous (5 to 0).
Voting in favor were Ken Eyring, Tom Murray, Dennis Senibaldi, Rob
Breton and Daniel Popovici-Muller.
As for the impact of the contract on salaries, moving forward,
beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, teachers would see a
one-percent increase for each of the two years for steps 1 through 15.
The total increase of the raises in the first year of the new agreement
would amount to about $475,000. In the existing collective
bargaining agreement, steps 14 and 15 were achieved by
continue to page 6- Contract Ratified

Clarication on School
Were a Unique Community
Board Members Visit
Data Shows Population Growth on the Rise in Windham
to Golden Brook
by Barbara OBrien
future; certainly not in the next five years, Carpenter said. We are
The Town of Windham is one of the fastest growing communities
a desirable community, and the cost of owning a home north of the

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board member Dennis Senibaldi has asked that
the situation surrounding last months visit to Golden Brook School
by Chairman Ken Eyring and Vice-Chairman Tom Murray, without first
notifying Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy, be clarified.
During the public discussion of the situation late last month,
the subject of a letter to school board members, which referenced
the visit, was discussed. The letter in question was written by
Dr. McCoy and later reprinted on Facebook and in a Letter to the
Editor by Senibaldi. The allegations I brought forward were the
superintendents and not mine, Senibaldi said, this past week. I just
brought them to the public.
Senibaldi also said a request for legal interpretation of the matter
was made by Eyring directly to Tina McCoy. Murray said he also
requested a clarification of the information provided to McCoy by
School District Attorney Gordon Graham. Senibaldi said he was not
involved in making the request to Graham. My part was just asking
for all the info. to be made public, Senibaldi said.
The issue surrounding the visit revolved around the two school
board members not notifying the superintendents office prior to the
visit. Both said they thought the existing policy is ambiguous and
needs to be clarified. Eyring and Murray did notify the principal of
Golden Brook School in advance of their visit, however.
School board members are in the process of reviewing the policy
relating to school board visitation at local schools. It is anticipated
that any revisions will be brought forward during an upcoming public
meeting.

Projected Revenue Used to

Estimate School Tax Rate
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School District Business Administrator Adam Steel has
used projected revenue to calculate the anticipated 2016 School Tax
Rate.
According to Steel, based on the proposed 2016-2017 school
district budget, which was still in a state of flux at the time, local
taxpayers could see a 2016 School Tax Rate of $16.28 per $1,000
assessed valuation. This would be an increase of $1.26 over the 2015
School Tax Rate of $15.02, which was set by the State Department of
Revenue Administration this past October.
Steel reported that anticipated revenue for the school district for
the 2016-2017 school year totals $13,505,960. This is a $669,294
decrease from the current 2015-2016 school year, when the projected
revenue was said to total $14,175,254. The remainder of the money
needed to operate the school district must be raised through local
taxation.
These statistics do not include any town, county or state school
taxes and are subject to change if the proposed school district
budget is reduced. A public hearing on the proposed school district
budget is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. in the
auditorium of Windham High School. A public hearing on the
proposed construction project bonding will also be held that evening.
Residents are encouraged to attend.

in New Hampshire and, according to data issued by the Southern

Massachusetts border is generally less. Its a privilege to live here in
New Hampshire Planning Commission, can expect to see another 10
Windham, he said.
percent increase in the next five years. And, thanks to the adjacent
Carpenter said he is a big advocate of collecting impact fees
location of Interstate 93, could realize a 38 percent population hike
on new residential development. It makes perfect sense, he
by 2050.
told school board members. In comparison to some other area
Windham Planning Board Chairman Alan Carpenter, who also
communities, Windhams impact fees are relatively low, even though
served as a former selectman, said that Windham has been one of
they were recently increased, Carpenter said.
the top two or three New Hampshire communities for growth since
As for building permits for new residences, 120 were issued last
the 1990s. The growth has been steady since 1960, Carpenter
year and its anticipated that an estimated 100 will be issued during
said. Just between 2000 and 2013, Windham saw a population
2016. The median house price in Windham is about $470,000,
explosion of 30.36 percent, going from 10,709 residents to 13,969
according to Carpenter, down from the high in 2008, but on the rise.
during that 13-year period.
The average median household income is well above the national
The only time population growth leveled off in Windham began
average, at $118,000 per year. Were a unique community. If
in 2008, due to the
people can afford it they
economic recession
want to live here, he said.
Its all coming at once. Good news for tax revenue,
and its effect on
When asked his personal
but we need to deal with the ramifications.
development. In
opinion, Carpenter said that
-Windham Planning Board Chairman Alan Carpenter
2014, the increase in
a convergence of two things
population began again,
is spurring the continued
Carpenter said. It is
growth in Windham: the
not expected to cease
finalization of the Exit
anytime soon.
3 area off Route 93 and the resultant residential and commercial
Carpenter spoke to members of the Windham School Board during
development that follows. Its all coming at once, Carpenter
their meeting on Jan. 5, emphasizing the impact future population
said. Good news for tax revenue, but we need to deal with the
growth could have on the local school district, which is already
ramifications. One of those ramifications is more children enrolling
splitting at the seams.
in the local school system. Yeah, theyre coming, Carpenter said.
Currently, there are 522 people per square mile in the Town of
Call it 80 to 100 more students a year.
Windham; less dense than area communities that have municipal
During the public input session, resident Rich Amari told
water and sewer.
Carpenter that the information he had presented was certainly an
Windham continues to be a desirable place to live, Carpenter
eye-opener. These numbers certainly scare me a little bit, Amari
said. As a member of the planning board, he has seen drawings for
said. From a physicality view, how can the school district handle
hundreds of two- and three-bedroom apartment developments. And,
this growth? he asked.
recently, the planning board heard of a proposal for 75 townhouses;
Carpenter explained that courts dont tend to say Stop! No more
an idea that must first go before the zoning board of adjustment
growth, but there are regulations that allow growth management
for a rezoning request. These types of housing generally bring an
for a limited amount of time, if the situation warrants it. A growth
increase in children, as well, he explained. Duplexes and other
management ordinance can be used to slow the pace, Carpenter
forms of work force housing are also likely in Windhams future, he
explained, stating that such a proposal would have to be proposed
said, meaning approximately 300 more students by the year 2020.
by the planning board and approved by voters at an annual town
Work force housing would also likely bring more ethnic diversity to
meeting.
Windham, Carpenter noted.
Population growth is not going to slow down in the foreseeable

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Fun with Self-Condence

Accolades
Dean College is pleased to announce that the following students
have been named to the Deans List for the fall semester. Students
include Windham residents Travis Sanders and Benjamin Sweetser.
Lasell College recently named Alexa Monfette of Windham to the
Deans List for the fall semester.
Colby-Sawyer College has named Erica Pantaleo of Pelham to
the Deans List for academic achievement. Pantaleo is majoring in
Exercise Science and is a member of the class of 2017.
Kaeleigh Sparkman, a sophomore Exercise Science major from
Pelham, was among approximately 890 Bob Jones University students
named to the fall Deans List.
Pelham resident Kristen M. Nevins, a member of the Class of 2018
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School Board Members

Agree to Forgo Stipends
by Barbara OBrien
At the urging of Windham School Board member Dennis Senibaldi,
he and his fellow board members voted unanimously to eliminate their
annual stipend from the proposed 2016-2017 school budget.
The discussion came up during the school boards Jan. 5 meeting,
while a debate was underway as to where cuts in the approximate $48
million budget proposal could or should be made.
During the final meeting of 2015, school board members had
requested that the administration find another $275,000 in budget cuts.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy and Business Administrator Adam
Steel came back with a list of suggestions at the next meeting. I went
through every page in the budget again, McCoy said of the 777-page
document she has been perusing over the past few months.
Steel said that, as a result, they had been able to come up with a total
of $617,743 potential reductions, including certain proposed teaching
and instructional assistant positions, a part-time custodian, new lockers
at Windham Middle School, a reduction in the salary for a permanent
superintendent, insurance costs, iPads, a 20 percent reduction in facility
painting and tuition reimbursement.
After listening to the cuts being proposed by administrators, Senibaldi
said he felt it would be a show of solidarity to eliminate the school
boards annual stipend for next year. The annual stipend amounts to
$700 per school board member or $3,500 in total.
Voting in favor of eliminating the $3,500 from the 2016-2017 school
district budget were Chairman Ken Eyring, Vice-Chairman Tom Murray
and school board members Rob Breton, Dennis Senibaldi and Daniel
Popovici-Muller. The Windham Selectmen already have been removing
their annual salary from the operating budget for multiple years.

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Estimated Cost of $38.95M

Set for Construction Bond
by Barbara OBrien
Coming up with a final cost estimate to put forth to voters for
proposed construction at Golden Brook and Windham Middle
School was not a simple task, even after months of investigation
and discussions into possible options. In fact, the school boards
final decision wasnt made until late at night on Jan. 5.
The final debate centered on whether or not to include the cost
of a new addition to Windham Middle School or to just include
certain renovations, instead. After a lengthy discussion and
significant disagreement, school board members finally came to
a consensus of agreement; voting 5 to 0 to move forward with an
estimated construction bond of $38.95 million. Voting in favor
were Chairman Ken Eyring, ViceChairman Tom Murray and school
board members Dennis Senibaldi,
Rob Breton and Daniel PopoviciMuller. The proposed project
will be listed as Article 2 on this
coming Marchs school district
ballot.
The proposed amount includes
an addition and renovations to
Golden Brook School, which
would then house preschool
students through fourth graders,

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renovations and/or an addition to Windham Middle School,

and the purchase of approximately four acres of land adjacent
to Golden Brook School at the cost of $590,000. That land is
currently leased by the school district.
Prior to school board members reaching the tenuous agreement
on the estimated cost, it had been recommended that the bond
amount be set at $40,058,984, which was subsequently reduced
to $39,900,000. Neither of those amounts was acceptable to all
five school board members. The major area of dispute was the
uncertainty as to whether an addition to the middle school will be
needed moving forward.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy told school board members
that the middle school design process is continuing. Staff at the
Windham Middle School has been running mock schedules five
and ten years into the future, attempting to see if the existing
space can be repurposed to accommodate the needs of a stateapproved middle school. The projected schedules are based on
the middle school becoming a seventh and eighth grade facility,
rather than the three-grade school it is now. It looks like it will
work, McCoy said, but were quadruple checking.
The proposed cost of the construction project will be brought
up at the annual school district deliberation session next month.
The amount asked for could be amended at that time. In order
to pass voter scrutiny on Election Day in March, the bond issue
would require a 60 percent majority of those participating.

Money for Outside Consultant

to be Separate Warrant Article
by Barbara OBrien
The Windham Board of Selectmen has decided
to present the request for an outside consultant to
assist with updating a portion of the towns master
plan as a separate warrant article, rather than
including it in the proposed 2016 town operating
budget.
The use of an outside consultant would cost
taxpayers about $50,000 for eight chapters of
Phase Two of the Windham Master Plan. The
master plan is included n the towns capital
improvement program and is required to be
updated every 10 years.
Selectmen voted unanimously (5 to 0) to
propose the hiring of an outside consultant
through a separate warrant article. Voting in
favor of the idea were Chairman Al Letizio, Jr.,
Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Roger
Hohenberger, Bruce Breton and Ross McLeod.

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budget issues going out to voters, Hohenberger
said. This proposal deserves to be separate from
the operating budget and it warrants discussion at
the deliberative session, he said. McLeod said
he is in favor of putting the issue out to voters as a
separate warrant article, but doesnt feel it should
be part of the CIP. Desilets said he agreed with
McLeods opinion.
Letizio also commented that he would be
uncomfortable presenting the hiring of an outside
consultant through the CIP. It should either be
in the operating budget or a separate warrant
article, he said. Its not a capital improvement.
The warrant article will appear on the town
ballot, and voters will have their say on the
proposed expenditure on Tuesday, March 8.
Voting will be held at Windham High School from
6 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Donations Made
for School
Programs
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members have
unanimously accepted two generous donations,
the proceeds from which will be used to benefit
student programs.
The first is a $2,932.50 donation from the
Jaguar Boosters to be used toward replacing
cheerleading mats at Windham High School. The
donation represents approximately one-half of the
money needed to replace the mats.
The second donation is $500 from the United
Health Foundation and resident Allison Miller.
The donation is to be used to help support the
Technology and Robotics Clubs at Windham
Center School.
The donations were accepted with sincere
gratitude by a vote of 5 to 0. Voting to accept the
donated funds were Chairman Ken Eyring, ViceChairman Tom Murray and school board members
Rob Breton, Dennis Senibaldi and Daniel
Popovici-Muller.

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Concerns Arise over Emergency

Coverage Following Trump
Campaign Visit
by Barbara OBrien
Donald Trumps recent campaign stop in
Windham has brought to light some confusion as
to how local emergency services are to handle
such events.
Trump made an appearance in Windham on
Monday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m., stopping by the
Castleton Banquet Center to address a group of
supporters. According to Windham Police Chief
Gerald Lewis, about 700 people showed up to
listen to Trump. The facility holds about 1,100
people, Lewis said; blaming the moderate turnout
on the timing of the visit.
Lewis brought the event up during the
selectmens meeting that same evening, telling
town officials that local police and firefighters
had been left in a lurch today. What Lewis was
referring to was a policy that selectmen had
decided upon a couple of months ago, after a
campaign stop by Hillary Clinton on Nov. 9. It
wasnt until after the Clinton event that selectmen
discussed who was going to pay for police and
fire department details on such occasions. The
majority of selectmen said they didnt want
local taxpayers to foot the bill; that individual
campaigns should cover the cost. Since the
Clinton visit was in the past, however, selectmen
agreed not to send a bill to Clintons campaign.
Lewis said that the large number of people
and traffic congestion that resulted from Trumps
visit warranted extra police coverage, particularly
in the area of Enterprise Drive. Parking was
particularly problematic, making it difficult
for emergency vehicles to access the banquet
center. Assigning officers to the event, however,
would have meant paying overtime; an amount
Trumps campaign, reportedly, was not willing to
spend. Based on the policy selectmen set late last
year, the town was not to incur any expenses for
campaigning, leaving Lewis and Fire Chief Tom
McPherson in a quandary. The issue was resolved
by Lewis requesting assistance from the New
Hampshire State Police.
Although a large number of Secret Service
agents and four K-9 dogs were accompanying

Trump, they were there to protect Trump, not the

residents of Windham. That was the concern of
Lewis and McPherson.
In response to Lewis input, selectmens
Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets said, This was my
concern when this policy was hastily put into
effect.
Selectman Ross McLeod was also aggravated by
the situation in which local emergency personnel
had been placed. This is a bunch of B.S.,
McLeod said. Our police and fire department
should be able to use their own discretion as to
what is needed. McLeod noted that the policy
was only approved verbally by the majority of
selectmen and was never actually put in writing.
Back on Nov. 16, when the Clinton visit was
discussed, selectmen decided to charge for
services incurred if a group is not affiliated with
Windham as a 501-3(c) non-profit organization.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3 to 2.
Voting in favor of charging the non-affiliated
groups were Bruce Breton, Roger Hohenberger
and Al Letizio, Jr. Hohenberger said he did not
want to put off the decision on a policy until after
the election season is over. Nothing was ever
written up, however, nor was a public hearing
conducted on the issue.
After listening to Lewis and McPhersons
concerns, selectmen decided to rethink the
situation. At a minimum, this needs to be
revisited, Letizio said. As a result, the topic
will be raised again during the next selectmens
meeting, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.,
in the Community Development Building.
Selectman McLeod is recommending that the
policy be done away with completely. Our
First-in-the-Nation Primary is a great economic
boon to New Hampshire, McLeod said.
Windham has a solid history of welcoming
candidates to town, he said. Windham is
getting a lot of benefit out of this exposure.
McLeod also noted the experience local
emergency personnel gain from interacting with
the Secret Service agents who accompany some
presidential candidates.

Attempt to Remove Money from

Fire Department Budget Fails
by Barbara OBrien
Selectman Roger Hohenberger admitted that
he didnt think his fellow board members would
support his motion to remove $33,000 from the
proposed 2016 fire department operating budget,
and he was right on the mark.
On a vote of 4 to 1, Hohenbergers motion
to eliminate the money for the fire department
to purchase a new SUV failed. Voting against
his motion were Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., ViceChairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Bruce
Breton and Ross McLeod. Hohenberger was the
only one to vote in favor of removing the $33,000
from the proposed budget for next year.
Fire Chief Tom McPherson said he was totally
opposed to the idea of eliminating the money to
purchase a new SUV. McPherson said that the
departments current SUV is a 2007 with about
72,000 miles on its odometer. Although that
might not seem like a high number for a personal
vehicle, it is for a fire department SUV, since it
runs almost non-stop.
In other budget preparation business, selectmen
agreed by a vote of 3 to 2 to remove $14,000
from the Community Development budget to
hire a septic consultant to assist with inspections.
According to Community Development Director
Laura Scott, the planning board is getting busier
with proposed developments. Growth is
happening, Scott said. Somewhere near 100
septic permits for new development were issued
during 2015. Scott said she had checked records
back 10 years and estimated around 90 permits
had been issued annually during that decade.
Until 2011, there were one and a half building
inspectors doing the job, she noted. That was
reduced to just one individual in 2012, when the
department was reorganized.
Selectman McLeod said he was concerned that
there was no concrete plan in place to make sure

taxpayers would get their full moneys worth from

adding the new septic consultant. Selectman
Desilets also said he wasnt convinced an
additional employee is needed for this purpose.
Selectman Hohenberger said he felt the current
building inspector could handle the work load.
Were not close to a peak year, Hohenberger
said.
Voting in favor of removing the $14,000 from
the proposed budget were McLeod, Breton and
Hohenberger. Only Letizio and Breton voted not
to remove the funding for a septic consultant.
Selectmen also voted 5 to 0 to spend a portion
of the fund balance left from 2015, rather than
put the expenditures off until 2016. Town
Administrator
David
Sullivan said
he anticipates
$100,000
being left
unexpended
due to the
very mild
winter season
weve had
so far. On
Bridgewood Plaza
selectmens
1794 Bridge St., # 11, Dracut, Mass.
approval,
(Just over the Pelham line on Rte 38)
$12,500 will
be spent to
buy a voice
recorder for
the Windham
Police
Department
and $10,000
to purchase
a truck for
the highway
department.

Windham Womans Club

Awards Scholarships

Courtesy photo

submitted by Ruth Coole

At the Womans Service Club of Windhams scholarship reception held Jan. 6, scholarship recipients of
Windham received their awards after successfully completing their first semester. In the photo, from the
left, are Trisha Bouley accepting on behalf of her daughter Emily who is attending Villanova University in
Villanova, Pa.; Scholarship chair, Jean Morrow, standing between parents Niraj and Ruchi Agarval is son
Siddhart who is attending Tufts University in Boston.

Groundskeeping to be Done
In-House at Local Schools
by Barbara OBrien
The concept took several years to come to
fruition, but, with the knowledge and experience
of John Pratte, the Windham School Districts new
facilities manager, the majority of school board
members decided to bring groundskeeping inhouse.
Pratte had first come to the school board this
past fall, explaining how he had 10 years of
experience doing a similar job in Hudson, New
Hampshire and highly recommended in-house
groundskeeping for the Windham School District.
According to Pratte, the first year of operating
such a program would cost about $35,000 more
than is currently being expended through a
contracted service, but the savings would begin
to add up during the second year ($76,557) and
climb even higher in the third year ($108,000).
The extra costs in the first year would be for
purchasing equipment. Pratte was hired as
facilities manager effective this past July 1.
When Pratte returned to speak with the school
board during its Jan. 5 meeting, he assured
members that he was still recommend bringing
groundskeeping in-house. Currently, the school
district has a contract with Boyden Landscaping
of Pelham. We will save money long term by
bringing it in-house, Pratte said.
After further discussion, school board members
voted 3 to 2 to create an in-house groundskeeping
program. Voting in favor were Chairman Ken
Eyring, Vice-Chairman Tom Murray and school
board member Daniel Popovici-Muller. Voting
not to bring groundskeeping in-house were school
board members Rob Breton and Dennis Senibaldi.
Senibaldi said he thought the school district
should continue to outsource groundskeeping,
with a new contract being put out to bid every
couple of years. Senibaldi contested some of the
claims being made by Pratte. Senibaldi said his

biggest concern about bringing groundskeeping

in-house is what happens if it doesnt work out
as anticipated financially. In-house can bring so
many different problems, Senibaldi said.
Breton also said he was concerned about the
unknowns. There are a lot of ifs right now, he
said. Both Senibaldi and Breton noted that they
have ultimate faith in Prattes ability overall.
Theres always a risk when you take on such a
program, Popovici-Muller said.
Chairman Eyring said he has great faith in
Pratte and Business Administrator Adam Steel,
who also recommended switching to in-house
groundskeeping. Its in the school districts best
interest, Steel said. Steel brought a similar idea
to the former school board a couple of years ago,
but, at the time, there was little support for the
concept.
I feel its the right thing to do, now, Eyring
said. John (Pratte) is a phenomenal asset to
this school district. Eyring said that Pratte had
already saved the school district sufficient money
to pay his salary for the year.
Senibaldi, who has opposed in-house
groundskeeping from the get-go, said he wants
every penny that is spent tracked. I want to be
able to compare apples to apples at the end of a
full year, Senibaldi told Steel.
Well track it all, Steel responded.
The groundskeeping program does not
include snowplowing, which will be put out
for competitive bid. It is anticipated that
snowplowing services will cost the school district
in the range of $50,000.
According to Pratte, the first step will be to
hire a head groundskeeper. We need to get the
right person, Pratte emphasized, adding that he
hopes to get underway with the hiring process
this coming spring, after the annual school district
meeting in March.

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Jeb Bush was not at Taylor Hall

On Dec. 19, Jeb Bush came to Windham for a campaign stop. The
Crossing Life Church and Community Center allowed them to use their
facility at 122 North Lowell Rd. for the event. I was surprised to see the
Bush campaign advertised the event at Taylor Hall. It is not Taylor Hall
anymore and has not been for over two years.
In 2012 the Crossing Life Church bought the Taylor Farm home, daycare
center, and other buildings on the west side of North Lowell Road. Then
about a year later, they bought the rest of the Taylor Farm property across
the street, including what was known as Taylor Hall. Since the acquisition
of the property, the Crossing Life Church has renovated the bingo hall,
upgraded the kitchen, made a sanctuary for their church, and continues to
operate bingo each weekend. Now that property is called the Crossing Life
Church and Community Center.
The Windham Community Garden is on that land, with a season opening
event for the community in May; the Pumpkin Fest is in October; and
Christmas at the Crossing is in early December. There are weekly church
services, too, Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.
I was disappointed that the Bush campaign chose to use the old name of
the venue and not give credit to the church that opened their doors to the
campaign. The Crossing Life Church and Community Center makes many
great contributions to our community. I hope people will give them the
recognition they deserve, and call them by the correct name.
Lois Bates, Windham

Put Rhetoric Aside and Look for Solutions

I am happy to see that President Obama has taken the issue of gun
violence in this nation seriously. I went to a town hall in June of last year
where Hillary Clinton outlined her plan which she called common-sense
gun legislation and it very much made sense to me. Her plan seems to
be the model that the president used in his executive orders but I am very
disheartened that the president has had to resort to executive orders to get
anything accomplished in this country. The cornerstone of our democracy is
spirited debate and the exchange of ideas from which problems get resolved.
It seems to me that most politicians are more interested in protecting their
reelection chances than they are in tackling the problems of our nation and
working with each other to come up with solutions.
I give no credence to those in congress who are criticizing the president
for these actions. If those elected to congress did their job, allowed
legislation to be debated on the floor and put up for a vote, executive action
would not be required. Obstructionism is not governance and until we vote
out of office those congressional leaders who do not allow for democracy to
take place, we are going to be left with an executive branch that is far more
powerful than our founding founders ever intended.
Michael J. Brady, Pelham

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The First Congregational
Church of Pelham, United Church
of Christ, is partnering with the
University of Massachusetts Lowell
River Hawks Hockey Team in
sponsoring an Underwear/Sock/
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the University of New Hampshire
on Feb. 6 at the Tsongas Arena.
Tickets are available through the
church office at 635-7025 for only
$10! We ask that ticket holders
bring a donation to the game that
will be distributed to shelters and
agencies in Lowell and in New

Hampshire. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Ryan Leach at (978)

943-6280.
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Planning a Fifth Senior Safe Night Last Night for WHS

Thank you to our Windham High School families and friends who
donated to the Senior Safe Night Last Night for the Class of 2016! Each
donor was entered into the yearly raffle held during Homecoming for the
coveted front row parking spot at WHS. The raffle raised $1,536.25 for the
celebration held the night of graduation.
Sophomore Level - $100 to $200: Missert
Freshmen Level - $25 to $99: Bellavia, Emerick, Lagos, LeVine, Liddy,
Lisowski, Lord, Megna, Rice
$20.16 Level: Agarwal, Adamson, Alrai, Andon, Baetz, Bodman,
Carpenter, Connors, Craven, Debyle, Desjardin, Doucette, Eyring, Farrell,
Hollins, Hopkins, Houde, Hume, Lewis, Loomis, McNamara, McNeil,
Meiedico, Merchant, Millard, Miller, Munroe, Newcomb, ONeill, Ozaroff,
Pelletier, Perkins, Pesaturo, Popovici-Muller, Redard, Robertson, Rubery,
Ryan, Savukinas, Sears, Sharpe, Shea, Sheth, Slaski, Splagounias, Staples,
Stevens, Sweeny, Timmins, Tringale, Wein, Whiteford, Wong, Yanish, Zollo.
Please join us for the first Last Night - Senior Safe Night meeting of
2016! We are meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21, in the WHS Media Center
at 7 p.m. We are looking for new members as we plan our fifth Senior
Safe Night! Save the dates for our future meetings: Thursday, Feb. 18;
Wednesday, March 16; Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, May 19.
Donna Hume, Windham

Why the Selective Excitement about

One of the School Boards Policies?
One School Board member has been quite vocal against two of his fellow
Board members Tom Murray and Ken Eyring, for what he alone has
decided is a violation of a Board policy, notwithstanding Policy BAAA which
states that the Board shall have the final interpretation of its policies, as
opposed to an individual member issuing of their own initiative, a decree
of non-compliance.
The policy in question BHC (Board-Staff Communications),
states in relevant part that individual Board members will inform the
Superintendent of such visits and make arrangements for visitations through
the [relevant principal]. Tom Murray and Ken Eyring complied.
The complaint, however, is that they did not work with the
Superintendent beforehand, even though the policy has no such
requirement, and for good reason. As a board member myself (not the
School Board, but the Selectmen), I am very familiar with the need to
personally visit various departments and speak with various employees,
depending on the upcoming agenda items, so that I can best prepare
myself for the upcoming decisions. I simply cannot imagine having to
work through our Town Administrator or the various Department Heads
to do that. It is far more efficient and effective to get an unfiltered view of
operations without having to first get permission from your subordinate
to view the operations of the enterprise that you and four others have been
elected to oversee. It is also an important means by which the Board can
hold the School District accountable and be better informed. After all, who
is in charge: the School Board, or their lone direct report?
Interestingly, at least two policies have been consistently ignored. Every
first meeting since at least 2012 has been opened by an incumbent, elected
Board member, including Dennis Senibaldi in 2015, in direct contravention
of Policy BDA which states that the first meeting after the March election
shall be called to order by the Superintendent, who shall preside during
and until the election of a Chairperson. However, there have been no
complaints about ignoring that policy.
Furthermore, at no time has any Board apparently given the
Superintendent voting power, in contravention of policy BDB which states
that the Superintendent is the chief executive officer [undefined role] and
an ex-officio member of the Board. As a Selectman alternate ex-officio
member of the Planning Board, I am familiar with the significance of that
designation. It means that in the absence of any stated limitations on the

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In an effort to be more available to our customers when it is convenient
to them, the Community Development Department is increasing its hours.
As of Feb. 1, the Department will be open on Mondays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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month, starting on Jan. 30, the Department will be open from 9 a.m. to
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will not be conducted during these extended hours. Please contact the
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People for the Steeple Thank You

People for the Steeple would like to thank everyone who donated and
contributed to our fundraising efforts. It is through the generosity of our
local businesses, members of the community, and the congregation of
Windham Presbyterian Church that we have raised $18561 for the Steeple
Project. The Steeplejack construction firm Mid-Maine Restoration, Inc.
estimated the cost of the project at $40,730 with work starting in spring
2016. In December 2015 Windham Presbyterian Church was awarded
a grant of $20,350 by the Land and Community Heritage Investment
Program (LCHIP) which brought the fund total to $38,911. The remaining
amount and any additional project costs will come from the Windham
Presbyterian Church Capital Improvement fund.
People for the Steeple would like to thank the following businesses for
their generosity: Annies Baldoria of Salem, Black Moose Country Store,
Cobbetts Pond Pizza, Fantasia Nails, Hannaford of Pelham, Inspiring Styles,
Lobster Tail Restaurant, Lucias Bodega, Market basket of Salem, MaryAnns
Diner, McDonalds of Windham, McIntyre Ski Area, NH Motor Speedway,
Prime Butcher, Prudential Dinsmore Associates, Shaws of Windham, Talias
Restaurant, Windham Barbershop, Michelle Federica.
I would like to personally thank the following people for serving on the
People for the Steeple Team: Ellen Davis, Donna Dufour, Frank and Diane
Farmer, Jim and Lois Goss, Peter Griffin, Mike Hutchings, Louise Kish,
Doug and Donna Murray, Joan Normington, Donna Pappalardo, Carol
Pynn, Jeff and Abigail Slowick. Their dedication and contributions of their
time and talents made the People for the Steeple fundraising team a success.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you team.
When spring arrives this year, watch as the scaffolding rises around our
towns historic steeple and construction begins. Then listen for the peal of
the bell as it rings once more in our town common. A sound that signifies
the amazing generosity of all of you. Its chime ringing for each of you.
Thank you everyone.
Wendy Williams, Windham

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member the Superintendent, is a full voting member of the Board; making
it a six-member board, contrary to State law and Policy BBB. According to
Blacks Law Dictionary, an ex officio member is a voting member unless the
applicable governing document provides otherwise. The Planning Board
knows this; Im sure the School Board does, too they just need to amend
policy BDB.
So, the net result is that one Board member has a well-documented
political axe to grind with two other members who are simply doing
their due diligence as they were elected to do, while operating within the
expectations of the demands of the job and while materially operating
within the guidelines to accomplish the bigger picture of why they were
elected in the first place; all the while having to operate within the ambit
of an established set of policies that gives the Superintendent a greater role
than the Board is operationally willing to provide, such that parts of some
policies have been consistently overlooked, to everyones tacit agreement.
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Fridays thru January 29

Drop-In Technology Sessions. Free
Now and open to the public. Need help
with computers or other personal
communication devices? Drop in at the
Pelham Public Library Friday afternoons from 1 to
2 p.m. and see our Adult Services Librarian! Get
help setting up or accessing your hardware and
software, or stop in for a little refresher guidance
for commonly used applications such as Microsoft
Office, Internet Browsing, Video Chat, Facebook,
and other types of social media. Need help with
something else? Just ask!
Saturday, January 16
82nd Annual Pelham Fireghters Ball
at the Harris Pelham Inn, 65 Ledge Rd.,
Pelham, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Hors
doeuvres and drinks at 6 p.m., dinner
served at 7 p.m. Come join us for food, friends,
door prizes, music, silent auction with sport
memorabilia, photo booth and a whole lot of
dancing! $45 per place. Price includes door prize
drawings, hors doeuvres, three course meal and
dessert. Tickets are available at the Pelham Fire
Department, 635-2703. Sponsored by the Pelham
Firemans Association and Professional Firefighters
of Pelham L4546.

6th

Wednesday, January 20
Cookbook Explorers! 12:30 p.m.
(daytime session) and 6:30 p.m. (evening
session). Free and open to the public.
Come join us at the Pelham Public Library
for our inaugural meeting of Cookbook Explorers!,
a group dedicated to food! Each month, well
choose a new type of cuisine or a new diet to
explore. Youll have the chance to share your
cooking triumphs and travails, and perhaps leave
with a great new recipe (or 12).

0th

Lets Play Music instructor Daniel Saunders

welcomes you to join him at the Nesmith Library
at 4 p.m. for an Introduction to Guitar Workshop.
In this one hour class, designed for ages 8 and up,
students will have an opportunity to learn about the
guitar and even try one out. During this fun and
informative workshop, Daniel will discuss some
examples of these styles to highlight the versatility
of the instrument. Students will also be invited
to try out a guitar and even jam with the teacher!
Parents are encouraged to attend with their
children. Registration is required. Stop by the front
circulation desk or call the library at 432-7154 to
register.

Thursday, January 21
Garden Club has Terrarium Workshop.
The Windham Garden Club has scheduled
a hands-on workshop to build take
home terrariums to brighten these long,
dark winter days. The meeting is at 7 pm. at the
Windham Town Hall, 3 North Lowell Rd. with the
workshop starting at 7:15 p.m. The club welcomes
guests. For further information, call Margaret
Crisler at 595-7625.

1st

Saturdays starting January 23

Pelham Parks & Recreation is offering
rd
Snowshoeing Winter Hikes on Saturday
evenings at the Elmer G. Raymond
Memorial Park, 35 Keyes Hill Rd., Pelham.
All ages welcome starts at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge
building. Families can bring their own snowshoes
and join the program at no cost. Children under 18
must be accompanied at all times by an adult for
these hikes. Snowshoes can be rented a minimum
of one week in advance of hike date. Charge is
for shoes only. There are two hikes about 1 mile
in length, one easy, one a bit more challenging.
Paths will be lit. Hikes are followed by a warm fire
and hot chocolate served back at the lodge! Forms
available at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation or
sign up online at webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Call
635-2721 or email recreation@pelhamweb.com
with any questions!

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Monday, January 25
The Windham Recreation Department
will sponsor Pilates Classes on Monday
evenings at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Pilates is a sensational, total bodyconditioning program. It works the body
symmetrically, combining both stretching and
strengthening to achieve a perfectly balanced and
toned body. These classes are taught by a Licensed
Physical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor who
can modify exercises to meet your individual
needs. There is a free two week introductory class
at 5:30 p.m. for anyone new to Pilates. There is a
fee for the eight-week session. To register, visit the
Recreation Department website at www.windham.
recdesk.com.

5th

Wednesdays, January 27 thru March 9

Art Program for Kids! For beginners
th starting at age 6, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.,
First Congregational Church Basement
classroom. No experience needed for
beginner class. The course will explore art in
various mediums, such as water colors, oil pastels
and clay. Students will use their imagination

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and creativity to explore art. Materials provided

other than a sketchbook students must bring. Get
ready to create! Parent drop off and pick up.
Size of groups is limited; first come, first serve.
Program fee. Registration form at 6Pelham Parks
& Recreation office or online at www.pelhamweb.
com/recreation. Registration deadline: Jan.
21. Call 635-2721 with any questions or email
Recreation@pelhamweb.com.

3rd

Friday, February 5
Veteran Benet Themed Dinner!
th Mardi Gras! Public welcome. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6
p.m. Sponsored by John H. Hargreaves
Memorial Post 10722 VFW and Auxiliary, 6
Main St., Pelham. Admission: $8 per adult; $5 per
child under 12. Stews, chicken pie, salad, coffee,
tea, desserts, and more! 50/50 Raffle! Door Prize!
Contact: Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863 or visit
www.pelhamweb.org/vfw.

Thursday, January 28
American Red Cross Blood Drive
sponsored by the Knights of Columbus,
Council 6902, St Patricks Parish Hall,
12 Main St., Pelham, from 2 to 7 p.m.
Appointments recommended: 1-800-733-2767 or
online at redcrossblood.org.

8th

Windham School Deliberative Session, 7 p.m.,

Windham High School

Pelham Community Coalition and the Pelham

School District invite you to Hide and Seek, a
mock bedroom presentation that shows you over
80 indicators of substance abuse and self harm,
6:30 p.m., Pelham Memorial School Gymnasium.
Doors open at 6 p.m. For ages over 21.

6th

Saturday, February 6
Windham Town Deliberative Session, 9
a.m., Windham High School

Friday, February 12
Windham Musical Arts Association
Invites you to join them for an evening of
musical fun featuring: Roomful of Blues.
For nearly half a century, Roomful of
Blues has been delivering its signature blend
of swing, rock n roll, jump, blues and R&B to
euphoric audiences all over the world. 8 p.m.,
Windham High School Auditorium, 64 London
Bridge Rd. For ticket info visit www.ticketstage.
com. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or
exchanges. Snow date TBD.

2th

Saturday, January 30
Supervisors of the Checklist for the
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Town of Pelham will be in session on from
11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Pelham Police
Departments Community Room, 6 Village
Green. This is the last day for supervisors to
accept voter registration applications. No additions
or corrections shall be made to the checklist after
this session, until Election Day, except as provided
in RSA 659:12, RSA 654:8 II. No change of party
registrations shall be accepted (RSA 654:32).
Reports of transfer, reports of death, removal of
names allowed (RSA 654:36, 37, 44).

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Upcoming Blood Donation

Opportunities:

Saturday, January 30 & Tuesday, February 9

SAT Practice Test at the Nesmith Library for
Windham High School Students. On Jan. 30
and Feb. 9, the Nesmith Library will offer a full
length SAT practice test. Practice makes perfect,
so grab your No. 2 pencils and calculators and
join us. Space is limited so call (432-7154) or
email sbrikiatis@nesmithlibrary.org to register.
Registration is required and will open on Mon., Jan.
4 for juniors and Wed. Jan. 6 for all high school
students. Jan. 30 doors open at 8:15 a.m. and test
starts promptly at 8:30. Feb. 9 doors open at 3:15
p.m. and test starts promptly at 3:30.

2nd

Wednesday, February 3
Pelham School Deliberative Session, 7
p.m., Sherburne Hall at Town Hall

To make an appointment to donate blood,

download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App
from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-733-2767.
Pelham
Jan. 28: 2-7 p.m., St. Patricks Parish Hall,
12 Main St.
Jan. 29: 2- 7 p.m., Pelham Fire Department,
36 Village Green
Salem
Jan. 16: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boys & Girls Club
of Salem, 3 Geremonty Dr.
Jan. 21: 1-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall,
37 Main St.
Windham
Jan. 28: 1-6 p.m., Windham Presbyterian
Church, 1 Church Rd.

Tuesday, February 2
Pelham Town Deliberative Session, 7
p.m., Sherburne Hall at Town Hall

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Urges

Increased Funding for LIHEAP

Board of Dental Examiners

Adopts Emergency Rules
to Combat Opioid Crisis
submitted by the Ofce of
NH Governor Maggie Hassan
After the Board of Dental Examiners voted
Tuesday, Jan. 5, to adopt emergency rules on the
prescribing of opioids, Governor Maggie Hassan
issued the following statement:
Preventing the overprescribing of opioids
that can lead to addiction and heroin use is an
important part of our comprehensive approach to
help save lives and combat the heroin epidemic,
which we know stems in part from the overuse,
misuse and abuse of addictive prescription
opioids, said Gov. Hassan. Our medical
community and prescribers across the state are
helping to lead the way in our efforts to combat
the crisis, and I commend the Board of Dental
Examiners for joining the boards of medicine
and nursing in adopting emergency rules. To
build on this important step forward, we will
continue working to improve provider training
through the nationally recognized program that

we have brought to New Hampshire and pushing

for legislation requiring the boards governing
all prescribers to develop and adopt permanent
updated rules on the prescribing of opioids.
After working with the governor and the
Department of Justice, the Board of Medicine
passed emergency rules in November that include
requiring a detailed informed consent form and
compliance with federal guidelines for best
practices on the prescribing of opioids. The Board
of Nursing passed similar rules last month, and
Hassan has called on all other prescribing boards
to work with the Department of Justice to explore
options for emergency action while the legislature
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to remain unaffordable for millions of households
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School Board Member Plots Historical Data

by Barbara OBrien
Tom Murray, vice-chairman of the Windham School Board, spent
approximately 40 hours plotting historical data pertaining to past
school budgets. Im trying to determine where to make budget
cuts, Murray told his fellow school board members, during their first
meeting of the new year.
As Murray spoke, he covered a portion of the meeting room wall
with super-sized spreadsheets, each color coded. Murray said he
had highlighted discrepancies in certain line items, year-to-year.
Some of these line items deviated by more than 10 percent from one
year to another, Murray said, adding that he needed an explanation
of why this had happened, before he could make an informed
decision on where to suggest cuts in next years proposed budget.
There are a substantial number of them consistently fluctuating
year to year all over the place, Murray stated, referring to 2006
through 2015.
Going forward, Murray said he would like to see more consistency
in where money is spent and less transferring funds from one line to
another. Id like to see transfers from line to line stopped, Murray
said. It makes it difficult to track. Leave the budget as approved by
voters alone, he told Business Administrator Adam Steel. School
board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said he felt that Murray had
some very legitimate points.
Steel told Murray that he agreed with a lot of what had been said,
noting that before he took on the job of business administrator there
had been several people in that position in very quick succession.
Steel said when he first took on the job, there had been some scary
moments trying to decipher what had been done beforehand. Im
not sure that what went before was accurate, Steel said. There was
a serious lack of information. Steel said that hes very excited to
have a new school district finance committee getting underway and
looks forward to working with its members.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy said that more controls have
been put on transfers this school year, than has ever been done in
the past. McCoy came on board as interim superintendent this

past July 1. We dont transfer money without good cause, she

explained.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi told Murray that he
should have provided his spreadsheets to the administration in
advance, in order to allow them time to prepare an adequate
response. You really cant run the school district without the ability
to make transfers on occasion, Senibaldi said.
Murray also said that he had discovered, during his research that
as the school budget climbed over a number of years, students
NECAP (New England Collaborative Assessment Program) scores
for proficiency declined. Were going the wrong way, Murray
claimed. This is startling to me. Its alarming!
According to information Murray located in last years Plodzik and
Sanderson audit report, only 43 percent of the money budgeted for
the school district is going directly into the classroom, while 52 1/4
percent is being spent on support services. Thats disturbing,
Chairman Ken Eyring responded. School board member Rob
Breton took exception with Murrays interpretation, saying, A good
percentage gets there indirectly. Senibaldi commented on Murrays
information, stating that Its flawed! Murray compared the
percentages for school spending in Windham to several neighboring
communities, all of which had higher levels going directly into
classrooms.
Dr. McCoy said she disagreed with Murrays comment that
proficiency performance has declined in recent years. The value
of a good education comes over time, she said. Test scores dont
improve overnight. We have gone up over the years! Murray
noted that he was concerned as the number of students at the lowest
performance level on the NECAP tests had approximately doubled in
the past several years.
As the discussion wound down, Murray said he would like to
see any new staff positions pulled out of the operating budget and
presented to voters as separate warrant articles. Eyring commented
that he liked the idea. Murray also said he would like to go back
to the 2015-2016 school district operating budget (which ends on

June 30) for next year. As of January 11, the 2016-2017 proposed
budget stood at approximately $2.3 million more than the current
years approved allocation. Senibaldi was not pleased with Murrays
suggestion. Our educators are the experts, Senibaldi said. Im
not going to sit here and cut our children off at the knees by going
back to 2015-2016. This is our childrens education, he said.
Why didnt we say a zero percent increase back at the beginning of
the budget process? Senibaldi wondered.
Popovici-Muller said, At this point, Im not comfortable making
this type of bottom-line cut to the proposed budget.
Chairman Eyring said hes concerned that administrative costs
have skyrocketed in the past few years, adding that he cant support
the budget as proposed. Eyring said he wants more money directed
to the classroom and more detail provided on precisely where
money is being expended. The budget proposal is not broken
down enough, Eyring said. The process is flawed. Murray agreed
that he could not support the budget proposal as currently presented,
either, stating that he was not provided with sufficient information far
enough in advance.
During the public input session of the meeting, resident Cynthia
Finn agreed that the school board should have gotten the initial
budget proposal for next year much earlier. Finn said she has pored
over the lengthy document and still cant figure out what Ill be
paying for.
Resident Rich Amari said that he thought Murray had done an
amazing amount of analysis in preparing the spreadsheets that were
viewed earlier that evening. This information has certainly opened
my eyes, he said. I wish there had been a finance committee in
place two months ago. As it turns out, the new finance committee
will not begin meeting until later this month.
The school board will present its final budget proposal during
a public hearing at Windham High School on Friday, Jan. 15,
beginning at 7 p.m. A hearing on the proposed construction bond
will also be conducted at that time.

Former Boston Bruins Star Returns to Pelham for 50-year Masonic Award
submitted by James Lawrence
Islanders in the expansion draft in 1972. Eddie was a resident of
The Grand Master of the State of New Hampshire, Free
Pelham at the time and was part of a group of Masons in the local
and Accepted Masons, Most Worshipful John F. Gordon was
area that petitioned to create a new lodge in Pelham called Pulpit
Rock. The expansion of the NHL in 1972 forced Westfall to move
at Pulpit Rock Lodge in Pelham on Dec. 14 to present the
two years before Pulpit Rock Lodge was ever built. Although he has
prestigious 50-year veterans award to former Boston Bruin
remained a member of Pulpit Rock Lodge No. 103 the entire time,
and NHL sensation Eddie Westfall. In attendance were the
members of Pulpit Rock Lodge No. 103, as well as many
Dec. 14 was the first time that he ever walked into the building
he helped create. Westfall is no stranger to building new things.
Grand Lodge officers, from the state of New Hampshire to
New York drafted him in 1972 to provide leadership to the young
witness this special ceremony.
brand-new Islanders professional hockey team in New York, and
Westfall is no stranger to receiving awards and special
he became their first captain. He is credited by many for being an
recognition. Westfall won Stanley Cups besides such greats
instrumental part of building the team that would go on to win four
as Bobby Orr during his 18-year career in the National
Hockey League. Westfall continued with a 23-year
Stanley Cup championships shortly after his retirement from the
NHL in 1978.
television career as a New York Islanders sports announcer.
The Masons are the worlds oldest and largest fraternal
Yet, Westfall was noticeably moved on Dec. 14 as he was
organization with a presence in almost every country. Today
honored for his 50 years of service as a Mason. Those in
Masons strive, like those of the past, to be pillars of their
attendance were bustling with enthusiasm as one member,
Malcolm Wooff, put it, Its amazing how down-to-earth
communities and improve the lives of all of those around them.
Many of the countrys founding fathers have been masons. The most
and personable he (Westfall) is, what a great guy. During
notable include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel
his remarks, Westfall fondly referenced his New Hampshire
Adams and Paul Revere. Pulpit Rock Lodge continues this tradition
roots, describing raising his family in Pelham and how he
From the left are John F. Gordon, Eddie Westfall, Malcolm Wooff (seated), and Robert S. Bean III.
by supporting the local community with events and fundraisers.
still has children and grandchildren living in the Granite
The Brothers of Pulpit Rock Lodge extend an open invitation to the
State. Westfall promised to return soon stating, I am
expecting the birth of another great-grandchild next month in Manchester, so I will see you soon.
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Eddie Westfall started his career with the Boston Bruins in 1961 before being drafted by the New York
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addition, all proceeds go toward a deserving local charity, most recently the Pelham Food Pantry.
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steps.
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plan would be offered to teachers. Under the new
agreement, the school district would continue
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union employees paying 6 percent. Although
the percentage of the employee contribution to
premiums would not increase from the previous
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Thumbs down to Kinder Morgan and the

Thumbs down to the thumbs up about the new
proposed gas pipeline. If you did not attend
gas line coming to Pelham. There will be no gas
the forum on this issue held in November by
supplied to Pelham so Im not sure where this
the Outreach Sub-Committee of the Pipeline
person has gotten their incorrect information. Go
Awareness Group, I highly recommend that
to a public meeting and get educated. Happy
you attend the next one planned in February.
New Year.
Forum presented facts,
documents, speakers, safety
issues, environmental issues,
health issues, and so much
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Can they all be wrong? What
we dont know can hurt us.
Thumbs down to the person who has stolen
This is not a win for Pelham, not a win for New
political signs and Stop The Gas Line signs. First
Hampshire. Please watch the news for the next
amendment rights apply to all of us so leave them
forum.
alone even if you dont agree with them.
Thumbs down to the Great Blue Heron. Weve
Thumbs up to the cemetery workers and the
had herons in town before. Just ask anyone with a
job they are doing at the Atwood Cemetery. They
koi pond like myself. Ive lost a few very valuable
have done a really great job and I wanted to
koi fish to those scavengers. Theres nothing like
commend them. Hopefully we can get a larger
going around a corner in your yard and getting
stop sign soon. But wonderful job, amen. Thank
scared by coming face to face with a heron and
you.
he gives out a squawk and takes off with his 6 foot
wingspan. And thumbs down to the person who
Thumbs up for the Draper family on the
thinks Pelham is going to get any of that gas from
wonderful tree work they did at the Atwood
the pipe line. All that gas is passing right through
cemetery, they cleaned up great, and Nate Botwell
town. Get informed.
for heading the whole project. Thumbs up, boys.
Looks wonderful.
Thumbs down to the driver of the new red
car with XXX XXX license plate parked in the
Thumbs down to the So. Cal. gas leak which
handicap spot at Hannafords on New Years Day.
is leaking 40-64 tons of methane per hour.
There was a person with a legitimate handicap
Congratulations, Pelham. Soon your town can
placard looking for a spot to park. Youre probably
smell just as odious as well.
a lazy person who could use the exercise to walk

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for your company on Route 38 down in the hole.
Thumbs down, big thumbs down, to the
Pelham Board of Adjustment. I just watched the
latest meeting on public television and there was
an appeal process that involved a board member
and he didnt announce that he was affiliated with
an applicants engineer. The simple fact that he
withheld this conflict of interest information is
upsetting. I think that the board member didnt
even acknowledge the discrepancy and did not let
it been known is a problem. It raises moral and
ethical questions. I hope that the general public
sees that this board member is not the solution but
he is the problem. You should be removed from
that board.
Thumbs down for the thumbs up for the new
gas line. The person obviously has not attended
any public meeting or reviewed the true facts
about Liberty Utilities.

Thumbs up to the Pelham Pythons boys varsity

basketball team. Great role models and so much
fun to watch. Go Pythons!
Thumbs down to spreading lies to mislead
the public. Fact: The proposed pipeline will
not bring natural gas to Pelham residences or
businesses. Weve had that option with the
existing Concord Lateral for decades and it hasnt
happened. Why Not? Because its not financially
beneficial to the corporations involved. Our lots
are too spread out. The same promise was made
when the Concord Lateral came in (pipeline and
compressor station) and it didnt happen. It wont
happen this time either. The proposed pipeline
is a transmission line intended to supply a small
amount of gas to existing infrastructure with the
remainder heading to Canada and beyond for
export. This is not a distribution line for supply
our homes and businesses. Dont be fooled by the
lies.

Thumbs down to the claim that the proposed

pipeline will cost us nothing and we will benefit.
Both statements are false. Costs: In addition
to the $5 billion tariff on our Liberty Utilities
electric bill, costs include ongoing police detail
during the year-long construction period, fire
equipment and staffing upgrades and training,
decreased tax base when pipeline abutters
property assessments decrease, toxic air and water
emissions directly impacting wells, drinking water,
and appliances and time-consuming detours over
extended periods of time. Land will be taken
by eminent domain and residents will be forced
to live in incineration zones, a genuine threat
given Kinder Morgans poor safety record. The
price of natural gas will increase when it hits the
export market, costing more to consumers overall.
Residents will receive no benefit while assuming
significant costs. Not a good deal for Pelham and
Windham.
Thumbs up to the group explaining the
pipeline. I thought I would get natural gas if it
came here. Now I know I wont. I dont want to
pay for it and get nothing.
Thumbs down to Liberty Utilities not disclosing
its vested interest in the proposed pipeline.
Liberty Utilities is a subsidiary of Algonquin.
Algonquin and Kinder Morgan are partners in an
entity called Northeast Expansion, LLC whose
goal is to build the controversial pipeline. Liberty
Utilities will directly benefit from the approval
of the proposed pipeline and has agreed to pass
the cost of the project onto its ratepayers as an
added tariff. Know the players in this project and
how each stands to benefit
from its approval. Unless
you support big business
profiting on the backs of
ratepayers, this project is not
for you.

It seems that their new kitchen in the Fire

Department is getting a lot of use lately. Im
ashamed to say that it is noticeable that our
firefighters are overweight. Their bellies are
almost as big as their fire trucks. I dont mean to
be rude but it shameful.
Thumbs down to all my neighbors off of
Simpson Road in Pelham. Thanks to you, my
wife and I decided to sell our house after 20
years. Since you all decided to chase away a
great neighbor, you sold to the Canadian Mafia
who turned out to be quite the piece of work that
everyone hates and is appalled by. And now hes
chopping down all his trees on five acres of land
that he has, making noise and stirring the pot, and
being combative with neighborhood. All I have to
say to my neighbors and my friends on Simpson
Road, May Lane, Carriage Hill, thank you so
much for lying and for saying things about good
people that isnt true. So you end up with what
you absolutely deserve. A piece of garbage.
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Utilities and there false
claims regarding anything
positive about the gas
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The warrant article proposes that an overlay district be created
with regulations aimed at promoting multi-use development,
including housing, retail, office, restaurant, open space and
public amenities, all while controlling the aesthetic appeal of the
development. The location of the overlay district is comprised of a
167 acre area, adjacent and just west of I-93 and north of the new
Route 111 by Wall Street. The language for the proposed district,
as well as a map of the proposed district, can be found on the Town
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has nominated 41 New
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nomination from Senator Shaheen recommends students for
acceptance into the U.S. Naval

Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

and West Point.
Once again, New Hampshire has produced an exceptionally
talented group of young men and women who are eager to serve
their country, said Shaheen. I
applaud the impressive work
these students are doing in
their communities and their
willingness to serve in military
leadership. Our nations service
academies are very demanding,
but Im confident they are up to
the challenge.
Senator Shaheen currently
serves on the Board of Visitors
to the U.S. Naval Academy
which provides broad oversight
for morale, discipline,
curriculum, instruction,
equipment, fiscal affairs and
other matters.
The list of local students
nominated by Senator Shaheen
is below:
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Athena Chan, Windham
Skyler Goss, Pelham
Patrick Hume, Windham
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The mission of the Windham Economic Development Committee
is to enhance the vitality of the local economy by supporting existing
business and attracting new businesses to Windham, encouraging
economic development consistent with the Windham Master
Plan, and promoting the spirit of the Town Motto: Old Values,
New Horizons. For more information on the WEDC, visit www.
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Pelham~WindhamSports
Pelham Gymnasts Ring in the New Year
with an Impressive Showing

Windham Edges
Timberlane for
First Win of
Season

on beam with
an 8.65. She
finished third
overall with
a 34.1, just
absolutely stellar
numbers.
It takes more
than just Fishers
athletic majesty
to get into
second place
however. Kayla
DeLuca scored
an 8.0 on vault
and on floor,
impressing
heavily along
with Dakota
Cummings who
scored an 8.2
on floor and an
8.5 on vault.
Sam Passamonte
added to
Pelhams vault
dominance with
Sarah Fisher shows off her elite moves.
an 8.25 and
freshman Renae Cerri scored an 8.05 on vault. Alyssa Janak, Kayla Cerri,
and Brittaney Ducharme added some solid scores on the uneven bars.
Sammy Eagen and Becca Genoter did the same on the balance beam.
Elise Hooper performed well on the floor exercise. There are just so many
talented individuals that the team, as a whole, will continue to improve as
they get more repetitions and build some momentum as the season goes
along.
The improvement these athletes demonstrated from the previous meet to
the current one is impressive. With such a vast improvement so quickly,
even with so many distractions running rampant among the community, it
wouldnt be surprising to watch this team reach the top spot soon.

Courtesy photos

Pelham~WindhamSports

by Craig Smith
The Pelham High School varsity gymnastics squad wants to take 2016
by storm. Relentless training mixed with a positive attitude takes their
focus, eliminating the outside influences that threaten to diminish their
performances. The holiday season over and New Years following just after
their meet, it would be easy to justify slacking off for the sake of holiday
cheer, but that isnt what this group is about. The holidays are one thing,
but their sport is another.
On Wednesday the 30th, just a couple of days away from 2016, the
Pelham group traveled to Derry to participate in the final meet of the year.
The season is still early
and there are a few
kinks to iron out, but
these girls know how to
work hard and perfect
their craft. Compared
to their first meet the
Pelham girls increased
their total team score by
seven points, boosting
them into second place
with a 122.
The team is good; not
in that one individual
can carry the rest of
the group, but in the
sense that there are so
many quality pieces
that its hard to ignore
the constant outpour of
talent that the school
demonstrates at every
meet. Sarah Fisher
anchored the team
by putting up huge
numbers. She placed
first on vault, earning a
9.35, first on floor with
Kayla DeLuca contributes to her teams success with high an 8.8, and second
scores in vault and on floor.

Courtesy photos

CYO Basketball Teams Take to the Hardwood

in Nashua Tourney

Hurricanes vs. Storm

St. Patrick girls cadets

St. Patrick Hurricanes

submitted by Jen Nale, St. Patrick Pelham CYO
This past weekend three St. Patrick CYO basketball teams competed in
the St. Joseph Tip Off Classic Christmas Tournament in Nashua. The St.
Patrick Hurricanes, coached by Scott Lynde and John Koutrobis, and the
St. Patrick Red Storm, coached by Jared Breault and Jay Becotte, competed
in the third and fourth grade junior mite bracket. All of the boys and girls
represented the St. Patrick Parish from Pelham very well throughout the
tournament.
The Hurricanes won in all rounds and advanced to the championship
game, where they defeated St. Joseph 15-12 to win the first-place trophy.

The Red Storm also played

well and made it to the
consolation finals where
they won 12-9 against
Infant Jesus School. The
St. Patrick boys fifth and
sixth grade mites team,
coached by Scott Lynde
and Joe Roark, also played
a strong tournament,
with all players making
big plays throughout the
competition. The boys
mites team advanced to the
championship and lost a
close game to a very good
St. Elizabeth Seton squad,
placing as runner up in this
years boys mites bracket.
St. Patrick Parish also
has three boys seventh/
eighth grade teams and
one girls seventh/eighth
grade team competing in
the regular season Nashua
CYO Cadet League. The
girls cadet team, coached
by Jim Patchen, recently
played in the 11th annual
Titan/Wildcat Holiday
Tournament, finishing 2-1
vs. tri-county teams HollisBrookline, Auburn, and
Milford.

Pelham Fire Log

Monday, January 4: 4:41 a.m. Medical
emergency, Bush Hill Road. 11:59 a.m.
Responded to Hudson for mutual aid. 2:20 p.m.
Medical emergency, Windham Road.
Tuesday, January 5: 12:20 p.m. Responded
to Salem for mutual aid. 4:32 p.m. Medical
emergency, Jericho Road. 7:00 p.m. Ambulance
responded to Windham for mutual aid.
Wednesday, January 6: 4:21 a.m. CO alarm
activation, Turtle Crossing Road. 2:37 p.m.
Medical emergency, Woodlawn Circle. 6:09 p.m.
Responded to Windham for mutual aid. 6:35 p.m.
Medical assistance, Jericho Road.
Thursday, January 7: 7:24 a.m. Medical call,
Marsh Road. 9:24 a.m. Service call, Marsh Road.
5:37 p.m. Investigate medical alarm activation,

Terrace Circle. 8:06 p.m. Medical emergency,

Wheaton Drive.
Friday, January 8: 2:46 a.m. Medical emergency,
Greenwood Terrace. 10:31 a.m. Service call,
Chagnon Lane. 11:44 a.m. Medical emergency,
Atwood Road.
Saturday, January 9: 1:36 a.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Gordon Avenue. 12:51 p.m. Medical
aid, Windham Road. 3:40 p.m. Medical
emergency, Marsh Road. 5:04 p.m. Medical
emergency, Hidden Hollow Drive. 6:00 p.m.
Medical emergency, Main Street. 7:37 p.m.
Medical emergency, Main Street.
Sunday, January 10: 4:04 p.m. Investigate alarm
activation, Bridge Street.

by Craig Smith
There are few feelings as invigorating as getting
a win at home. It had eluded the Windham girls
basketball team coming into their matchup against
Timberlane on Jan. 8, but the search would soon be
over as they edged them 41 to 38. Four losses in a row
can suck the energy out of any team, especially when
each was lost by less than double digits, but a win can
have the opposite effect. The Jaguars knew that this
would be their last home game until the tail end of the
month, and, if they were going to energize the squad
and give the fans a win, they could watch it would
have to be this one.
Kaleigh Walsh continued to impress as she led the
team in scoring with 17 points. She also ripped down
six rebounds, second only to Sam Adamson who
tallied 10 rebounds. Adamson also contributed seven
points. Amanda Carey also added a couple of field
goals, gathering six points, but as a whole the team
didnt score in abundance. Not that they needed to.
It was Windhams hard-nosed defense and hustle that
won this game, not their offense. They got stops when
they needed to and didnt allow Timberlane to take the
game in the waning minutes. Its incredibly difficult
to lock down at the end of close games and make the
right plays to keep the lead, but these girls have the
ability to do it as long as they stay focused on the little
things like boxing out, defensive switches, and hustling
for 50/50 balls.
Hannah Klaassens, Emily Orciani, Kelsey Kenzulak,
and Steph Davis also added a few points, but mostly
it was their play off the ball that allowed the Jaguars
to succeed. There is a misconception that points are
scored in basketball by a single person, maybe two
if there is an assister as well. In fact, it is a complete
team effort that results in scoring opportunities. Theres
a reason basketball is a team sport, and theres a
reason that teams that work well together tend to win
games. Walsh may have led the team in scoring, and
her contributions were invaluable, but it is thanks to
her teammates that she had the opportunities, and
she is very aware of this. Three-point shots become
available because players off of the ball move to the
right spaces and force the defense to thin in parts.
Layups are allowed because of off-ball screens and
intelligent positioning to make space in the lane. Fast
breaks are thanks to player box-outs, even if that player
doesnt get the rebound. Basketball isnt a game of
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Windham is starting to come into their own, and
they are developing the skills they need to work as
a unit and work with a winning intensity for four
quarters. It will be hard going on a road streak against
teams with strong records, but it must be remembered
that Windham has not lost a game by double digits.
These losses are close, and it wont be long until its
consistently the other way around. This win is the
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Pelham Edges Windham in Final Minutes to Get the W

Staff photos by Craig Smith

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Kaleigh Walsh (#13) draws a foul as she drives to the hoop.
by Craig Smith
With New Years Day in the rear view mirror and spring allegedly
on the horizon, girls basketball is in full force and the offseason rust
has been whittled away. The Pelham girls basketball team traveled
to Windham where the Jaguars and Pythons would duel in the way
only rivals can. Coming into the match Pelham boasted a 3-2 record
while Windham started out only 0-3. Both young teams fought tooth
and nail all game long, fighting through the whistles and physical
play that defined the matchup.
Windham started out hot at first as Amanda Carey (#20)
dominated the floor. She drilled jump shots all across the court,
scoring the first four points of the game along with a three-pointer
later in the quarter, ultimately finishing with 12. Pelhams Danielle
Sirois (#41) hustled to keep the Pythons from falling too far behind
by ripping down rebounds like a crossbreed of Moses Malone and
Lisa Leslie. Kaleigh Walsh (#13), a Windham Jaguar, was just too
aggressive and didnt give up any slack for Pelham. She drove to
the basket with reckless abandon, drawing fouls and contorting her
body to still get shots off. Her drives opened the three-point line for
shooters to have more space and put them in the bonus, giving her
teammates more free throw opportunities as well. Windham would
outscore Pelham 18-11 in the first quarter.
Displeased with the deficit, Pelham pushed hard to start the
second quarter. Lilly Shlimon (#3) stole the ball from a Windham
player and was fouled on the fast break, draining the two free throws

and providing some much-needed momentum for the team. She

would score a layup on the proceeding possession and would be a
big part of the teams success as the game continued in the second
half. Caitlin Riordan (#14) would dish to Olivia Gagnon (#10) for
a sweet layup, showing off the passing skills that make any team
successful. Then Jessica Lessard (#4) would pass to Abigail Joncas
(#22) who would sink a jump shot and give Pelham a lead at 1920. Walsh would get revenge for the Jaguars as she penetrated
through the Pelham defense, twisting her body to both absorb the
contact from two defenders and get the ball off toward the basket.
The ball would go in and she would draw a foul, making the free
throw and starting a see-saw affair that would take up most of the
second quarter. Pelhams Emily Bevens (#44) would send a nifty
pass to Gagnon for three. Windhams Stephanie Davis (#32) would
break the back and forth by getting the ball to Nina Berni (#24) for
a layup which would open up a short run where Carey would score
a layup and then Hannah Klassens (#23) would snag a steal and a
layup. Windham would enter
halftime with a 31-24 lead,
but there was still half of a
game to go.
The third quarter was
ugly. Fouls and violations
were called willy-nilly.
Turnovers dominated both
teams and the ball just
couldnt find the bottom of
the net. Carey would draw
a charge, demonstrating
her dedication to sacrifice
herself for the success of the
team, and then Walsh would
sink a three-pointer to pull
Windham ahead even more,
but thats about as much good
news as Windham would
see besides a gnarly Kelsey
Kendzulak (#11)-to-Davis
pass that resulted in a layup.
Pelhams Sarah Ratcliffe (#21)
had back-to-back inbound
Abigail Joncas (#22) with
passes to Sirois who used a
a smooth jump shot
post hook each time to score.

Pelhams Jessica Lessard (#4) crosses up her opponent

as she makes her way to the basket.
Gagnon would score, Riordan took a charge, and the hustle of the
Python bigs grabbed rebound after rebound from the offensive glass.
Windham would finish out the quarter with a lead, but Pelham had
caught up and their defense was firing on all cylinders. At 36-32 it
was either teams game.
Ratcliffe passed to Shlimon who would score a layup and then
Sirois hit a couple of free throws to tie it up. The hustle was so
intense and the play so physically aggressive that each team would
have to essentially finish out the game with free throws, besides
a few field goals by Windhams Carey and Pelhams Shlimon.
Pelhams free throw percentage was just a smidge better and by the
winding moments of the matchup Pelham held a lead of just four
points, but that would end up being enough. The rest of Windhams
offense just couldnt catch up, even after Davis hit a moonshot in the
waning seconds. Pelham would leave Windham with a 48-44 win.
Windham is still looking for that first win and it isnt as far out
of reach as it may seem. The hustle and heart is present with the
team, but the discouragement, especially in clutch moments is what
seems to be holding them back. They have a talented group of girls
and their time will come as long as they stick to their hard work and
continue to fight hard every day. Pelham, on the other hand, seems
to be rolling. Now, with a 4-2 record, they should go into their
next few days with momentum, excited that they played a talented
Windham team so well and left with a win despite the division
difference.

Pelham Tallies Season High in Points Against Sanborn

Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
Its hard to say which side of the floor was the most
successful for Pelham. On defense they utilized a
suffocating full court press that left Sanborn confused
and frustrated. They seemed to vanish, making
Sanborn believe they had an open pass, only to
reappear as if conjured from thin air, stealing the ball
and finishing on the fast break. The old adage good
defense leads to good offense was most certainly true
on this night. If the full court press didnt force bad
passes, travels or out-of-bounds calls, then the quick
hands and reflexes of the Pythons did. The fast breaks
were so endless it was mostly surprising the young
women didnt get exhausted from having to run so
much.
Right from the tip-off it was clear this game was
going to be in Pelhams hands. Danielle Sirois (#41)
won the tip, sending it to Jessica Lessard (#4) who
made a gorgeous pass to Lilly Shlimon (#3) for a
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for Second Straight Shutout Win

by Craig Smith
The Jaguars started out the boys ice hockey season with a pair of
debilitating losses, but a 10-0 win over Hollis-Brookline-Derryfield
on Jan. 2 turned everything around. Suddenly there was a frosty
intensity that refused to bloom earlier in the season. A cold iron
will to win, regardless of the cost. Lebanon was coming into
Windhams home arena on Jan. 6 not knowing that the team had
mentally transformed into a frozen juggernaut.
Toward the beginning of the match-up Windham struggled to
hold onto the puck, but they always snatched it back before it
left the attacking zone or just after it crossed the line. In the rare
event that Lebanon managed to snag the puck and get in scoring
position the Jaguars would hustle back and ensure that goalie Max
Daly (#30) didnt have to worry. Jack Crowley (#7) used his quick
reflexes to steal the puck from opponents before they even could
get a shot off, Chris Martel (#5) dove to the ice to block a shot, Jake
Aleksa (#13) blocked out attackers from getting a good view of the
net, forcing the Lebanon offense to restart and try again; everyone
was firing on all cylinders. Daly himself didnt have an opportunity
to pad his save numbers thanks to the selfless defending of his
comrades, but that doesnt mean he didnt get to show off. With his
teammates around him he positioned himself correctly every time,
and, when Lebanon was on a fast break, his quick reflexes blocked
the puck until someone could get back and get Windham back on
the offensive. The defense was so strong that it was obvious, even
with Lebanons goalie blocking dozens of shots, that Windham
was in complete control and would win even if it was out of sheer
stubbornness.
At the end of the first period the passing really became a focus
for the Jaguars and they were rewarded. After a few minutes of
prodding and poking to see where Lebanons defense was weak,
Crowley managed to get it to Danny Donovan (#19) who snuck it
around the goalie. With the defense as locked in as it was it was a
death sentence.
The puck movement didnt slow down in the second period, and,
after only a couple of minutes, Windham was picking up where
they had left off. Bryce Blanchard (#6) fired a shot on goal that was
blocked by Lebanons goalie, bouncing off his pads and skidding

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The first five games of the 2015-2016 season have provided
a variety of reasons for the Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche to lose
confidence. Due to the number of underclassmen on the team
this year, the Avalanche relies on quality leadership from Captain
Cam Richall and Assistant Captains Brendan Parent, Curtis Richall
and Bobby Haverty. This leadership will make it easier for the
Avalanche to compete against more mature, powerhouse teams
like Bishop Guertin and Concord, who took the trip to Skate 3 last
Saturday for a match-up against Alvirne-Pelham.
The Avalanche looked to prove themselves against last years
runner-up in the NHIAA D1 Championship. The first period of
the game was very productive for the Concord Crimson Tide, but
unfortunately they were the only team that came to play in the
first 15 minutes. Alvirne-Pelham found themselves down 1-0 after
Concord scored a power play goal during a flurry of shots on senior
goalie Curtis Richall. It took almost 12 minutes of play before
Concords goalie had to face a shot, and it would be the only shot
of the period for the Avalanche
who was outshot in the period 9-1.
The Avalanche looked to turn
their game around in the second
period, but the game continued to
go Concords way. Penalty trouble
led to another Concord power play
goal, and an even-strength goal
put the Avalanche in a three-goal
deficit. The puck had rarely left the
Avalanches defensive zone and the
shots heavily favored Concord. The
third period was more of the same
and the game ended with a 6-1
Concord victory. Junior forward
Brendan Parent scored AlvirneCam Richall moves the biscuit. Pelhams lone goal on a breakaway
that trickled through the Concord
goalie on his second attempt. Concord outplayed the Avalanche
in every aspect of the game, and piled up 44 shots on senior goalie
Curtis Richall.
After their fifth straight loss, the Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche could
easily be discouraged, but according to senior captain Cam Richall,
their playoff hopes are still very much alive: The slow start has
just motivated us to step up our game and try to rack up some wins.
We are all still very positive and hoping that our hard work will
pay off in time to make a playoff run. Cam Richall (1G, 3A) also
expressed that the play in the defensive zone is a problem for the
Avalanche this year and that better play in the defensive zone will
ultimately lead to more confidence and produce more shots on net
for the Avalanche.
When asked how the team is coming together this year, Richall
said, the chemistry on the team this year is great. Even though
it is only the second year of the Co-op with Pelham, we have all
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straight toward Tim

Anderson (#14).
Seeing that the goalie
was still gathering
himself after the
block, Anderson
didnt hesitate to slap
a shot into the now
open goal. Windham
was up 2-0, and
it would only get
worse for Lebanon
as they watched the
clock wind down
and their chances
at a comeback melt
before their very
eyes. Five minutes
Domenic Bruzzese (#17) crosses
after Andersons goal,
into the attacking zone.
Crowley would pass
to Blanchard to set
up the offense, and
Blanchard, perhaps
seeing a weakness
in the goalies
positioning, fired
a shot all the way
from the attacking
zone line. It would
soar past the goalies
incredulous face and
land in the corner of
the net, just out of the
goalies reach.
The third period
would be more of the
same for Windham.
Good passing, long
possessions, and
Danny Donovan (#19) sets up the offense.
intelligent defense was
all these young men
could do. Toward the end of the period Lebanon would finally get
a significant amount of time on offense, but Windhams players
were simply too talented. Nolan Cunningham (#9) broke his stick
trying to steal the puck and, now with a reach less than half as long,
simply shadowed the offensive player with the puck, blocking his
view and funneling his movements away from Daly. Without a stick
he diverted both shots and passes until eventually Lebanon had run
out of momentum, and he was handed a stick from a teammate; the
ultimate example of composure and intelligent play.
Windham would finish the game with a 3-0 lead, their second
shutout in a row. Three days later they would travel to Oyster
River and continue their hot streak, scoring five times and winning
5-0. At 4-2 Windham is inching closer and closer to the top of the
pack, and, if their play continues as it has of late, then it will be no
surprise when they reach the top.

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this young team to have a good set of leaders and keep a positive
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Pelham~WindhamSports

Pelham Makes a Sizable Showing in Lowell Christmas Tournament

Staff photos by Mike Bourk

Pelham~WindhamSports
Keith Brown says not this time to Lowells Quest Harris.

Ryan Frank skies for two points against Dracut.

by Mike Bourk
Prior to Christmas I had the opportunity to talk to Pelham Highs
boys basketball head coach about their plans for the Christmas
break. Coach Regan told me the team would be playing in the
Lowell Spinners/IAABO 95 Christmas Tournament to which I asked
So, will you be playing against teams from Massachusetts like
Tyngsborough, Littleton, and Greater Lowell? Matt chuckled, and
as he handed me a tournament flier he replied, No, thats the small
school division. Well be playing in the large school division. After
looking at the schools participating in the large school division
Psalm 23:4 immediately came to mind and I recanted it to Matt,
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear
no evil Coach Regan laughed at my reaction and explained,
We want to challenge the kids in the program over the break.
Competing against better teams will make us a better team. Game
on!
Middies Manhandled
Pelhams opening round game was against Dracut. While Dracuts
enrollment is larger than that of Pelham, the Pythons have taken
on similar-sized schools in New Hampshire. It was a very physical
contest, but, in the end, the Pelham boys came out victorious, 63-48.
The first quarter was very physical as the referees allowed a
significant amount of contact. Pelhams Cam DeLoreto and Robert
Ryan thrived in the style of play and were able to be very aggressive
going after rebounds and blocking shots. The first quarter ended
with the score knotted at 10. In the second quarter the Pythons
defense choked off any offense Dracut could muster holding the
Middies to just four points while scoring 14 to pull ahead 24-14 at
the half.
Throughout the first half Keith Brown, the Pythons leading scorer,
was having a difficult time getting his outside shot to drop. He
adjusted his game to focus on following up shots and driving to
the inside. After scoring only 12 points in the first half Brown
exploded for 15 in the third quarter and finished the game with 33.
It doesnt show up in the in the scorebook, but one thing
Keith does during most game is provide on-court coaching of his
teammates. The advice he gives to his teammates is subtle and likely
not discernible from the stands. It is, however, specific, immediate,
and helpful to the other players. After the game Coach Regan talked
about that aspect of Keiths game, Mike Larson (Matts assistant

coach) and I are always looking for coaching opportunities to

improve our players, but sometimes our views can be limited from
the bench area. Keith is so knowledgeable about the small nuances
of the game, and he has the ability to see everything on the court.
He makes the players around him that much better.
The Pythons moved the ball well and worked the inside game
throughout the second half. Dracut never got within six points as
Pelham won 63-48. Keith Brown led all scorers with 33 points.
Cam DeLoreto scored 12 points for the Pythons and Ryan Nystrom
chipped in with seven.
Pythons Ground Astros
With an enrollment five times that of Pelham, Pinkerton came into
the game undefeated and ranked first in NH high school basketball.
This was truly a David versus Goliath matchup. In the Lowell
Christmas Tournament semifinals David responded as the Pythons
took down the Astros, 65-62.
When it comes to a gifted player like Keith Brown, it is easy to
laden a game recap with superlatives. His performance versus
Pinkerton, who many thought was the best team in New Hampshire,
was remarkable. Browns first quarter line was 3-4 on 3-point
attempts, 2-2 from the free throw line, four rebounds and an
incredible 70-foot no-look pass to Trevor Gagnon for an easy layup.
Pelham led after the first quarter 18-15.
In the second quarter Brown found Gagnon for another long
pass. After the game Trevor Gagnon, the Pythons quarterback
on the football team talked about what it was like to be receiving
touchdown passes instead of throwing them, It does feel a little
weird being on the other end; Keith made some great passes out
there tonight. In addition to the two long passes to Gagnon, Brown
had similar 50-foot to 70-foot passes to Cam DeLoreto and Ryan
Nystrom. After the game Brown talked about his play, Ive been
playing with most of these guys my entire life. I pretty much know
where theyll be and, if possible, Ill get the ball to them and theyll
make the shot. Brown scored eight second-quarter points. Trevor
Gagnon, Ryan Frank, and Cam DeLoreto also scored to put the
Pythons up 37-29 at halftime.
In the third and into the fourth quarter the Astros made a run at
Pelham and at one point tied the game 50-50. Gagnon played a
key role in helping Pelham to maintain, as he put it, their stress-free
attitude in high-stress situations. Ryan Nystrom scored all five of his

points in the third quarter helping Pelham to maintain a slim lead.

The Astros strategy of fouling Keith Brown and making him earn
points at the free throw line paid little dividends as Brown made 14
of 15 free throw attempts. Keith finished the game with a total of 41
points and four of the most amazing baseball-like bullet passes ever
seen in a single game. Pelhams new baseball coach, Joe Morin, Jr.,
was in the stands for the game, perhaps scouting for a shortstop or
third baseman for his 2016 team.
Red Raiders End Python Run
The quickness and inside play of Lowell proved to be too much
for Pelham as the Red Raiders ended Pelhams tournament with a
resounding 67-34 victory.
Lowell significantly outsized Pelham, but surprisingly it was not
their big men that dominated inside. Cam DeLoreto and Keith
Brown did a good job boxing out the Red Raiders big men. Lowell
guards Tim Souza (5 feet 8 inches) and Alex Rivera (5 feet 9 inches)
were relentless crashing the offensive boards and creating secondchance opportunities for Lowell. They were simply too quick for
Pelham defenders. Lowell got off to a 12-2 lead and led after the
fast-paced first quarter, 25-8.

Cam DeLoreto goes up strong against multiple Dracut defenders.

Pelham managed to slow down the Lowell offense in the second
quarter, holding them to 14 points; unfortunately they were unable
to get their own offense on track and trailed 39-14 midway through
the game. Pelham did outscore Lowell 16-12 in the third quarter but
never really threatened to take the lead.
After the game Lowell Coach Bob Michalczyk talked about both
Pelham and his team, Pelham has a good team with a great player
in Keith Brown. We know that if we shut him down, our chances
were pretty good. Lowell double and sometimes tripled teamed
Brown who finished with 20 points. Coach Michalczyk went on to
talk about his team, We usually have a pretty balance attack when
it comes to scoring. Any one of four or five guys could lead the team
in scoring on a given night. I was particularly impressed with Oliver
Godfreys play tonight.
Both Pelham coaches Matt Regan and Mike Lawson were satisfied
with their teams play. Each noted there are areas Pelham can
improve on. The Pythons ended 2015 with 4-1 overall and 2-0 in
NHIAA play.

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offense designed by Coach
Regan to counter the defense
played by Raymond, Cam
DeLoreto set several solid
screens to free up Brown. Keith
finished the game leading all
scorers with 36 points while
playing just three quarters.
Ryan Nystrom played one
of his finest games this season
scoring 18 points. Ryan has an
incredibly quick release when it
comes to shooting. Often when
he receives a pass his shot is
off before the defender has a
chance to react. Coach Regan
talked about Nystrom after the
Ryan Nystrom drops a three-pointer on the Rams.
Breaking away for an early bucket is Pelhams Robert Ryan.
game, Thats his role. Hes out
there on the perimeter to take
narrows as illustrated by Pelhams 82-51
Regan appeared pleased with
Raymonds best defender, was tasked
those shots and, yes, he does get his shot
victory over Raymond.
his teams performance.
with covering Keith Brown. In the first
off quickly.
The Rams, led by Connor Cole, kept
When asked about it after the game
quarter Mullin covered Brown so closely
Ryan Frank also made key
up with Pelhams fast-paced style of
he replied, I dont know that I would
that at times pictures taken looked
contributions moving the ball around
play in the first quarter. Cole scored 12
say I was happy with the performance
like double exposures as both players
and finding the open man. He scored
of his team high 19 points in the first
but I was certainly happy with the pace
sport number 24. Officials allowed a
eight points in the game, all in the third
stanza. He was 2-of-3 on 3-point shots.
of the game. The up tempo style of
significant amount of contact in what
quarter.
Both of the shots he made were from
play definitely plays into our strong suit.
was an extremely fast-paced first quarter.
The Pythons are now 6-1 overall and
well beyond the 3-point line. Overall
Raymonds ability to run with Pelham
While most players would have been
4-0 in NHIAA play.
Raymond shot 77percent (10 for 13)
wilted rapidly as they were outscored
frustrated with the near constant contact,
from the floor in the first quarter. Even
54-16 over the next two quarters.
Brown maintained his composure and
though they trailed by two points Coach
Raymond junior guard Shawn Mullin,
carefully picked his opportunities. In

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