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Volume 14 Number 4 August 21, 2015 12 Pages
Pelham resident James Ennis samples some

of Spicey Mikes specialty ketchups.
Arrowhead Farms of Newburyport sells fresh

produce every Wednesday through the fall on
the Village Green at Pelham Center.
by Kaela Law
August 5 on the Village Green saw the
launch of the Pelham Farmers Market. With
new vendors being added daily, Pelham
Community Spirit will host the market
every Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. through
the fall.
Staff photos by Kaela Law
Kendall Pond Honey Company, operating hives

in Pelham on Mammoth Road, provides the market
with local honey and honeycomb samples.
Coinciding with the Pelham Farmers
Market kick-off was a classic car show and
free summer concert series.
Pelham Center is a great place for area
residents to enjoy the summer together, and
its all happening at the Village Green.
School Board
Contemplating Lawsuit
Against the State
Pelham High School

Soaring to New Heights with Addition
Courtesy photos
submitted by Marina White

The new addition to Pelham High School
is well under way and, by the looks of it, is
going to bring students education to new
heights.
The addition has 29 new classrooms
that are equipped to help teachers practice
current learning strategies for students.
Departments in the addition include
math, English, languages, and brand-new
science labs with more equipment than
was available in past years. Pelham School
District got everything they needed in
the new addition: larger classrooms and
collaborative working spaces for students.
According to Pelham High School
Principal Dr. Mohr, construction of the
new building should not interrupt students
learning. Classrooms will be separate from
sections of the school that construction
Married 59 years, Pelham residents Steve and Joan Straughan

stand beside their 39 Ford pick-up.
Pelham Highs new addition houses 29 larger size classrooms as well as collaborative working spaces.
workers are in, and the portables will be
utilized to accommodate for the loss of
space during this time.
So far, construction has stayed on
schedule, and if it continues to, teachers
will be given the okay to move into the
new classrooms by the end of this week.
The addition should be ready to open up
to students at the start of the 2015 school
year.
The $22 million investment highlighted
and fixed all of the accreditation issues,
and was able to stay on Pelhams budget.
In the main building, the new student
entrance features a larger, more open
hallway. Lockers have been relocated and
spread out to improve the overcrowding
during the day. The contractors are still
working on the new cafeteria that will be
bigger and more functional than the current
one. An auditorium is also in the works
The $22 million PHS addition is scheduled to be open to students at the start of this school year.
continued to page 9-PHS Addition
by Barbara OBrien
During the past five years, the Windham School District has
received $11.7 million less than was originally called for through
the formula for New Hampshires Adequate Aid to Education.
Windham is only one of 40 towns statewide, however, that has been
underfunded, due to budget problems at the state level. Some of
these communities appear to have reached their limit; however, on
how long they are willing to let the situation continue unabated.
Recently, the City of Dover and the Town of Bedford decided to
pursue legal action against the state to recoup lost funding, and they
are hoping to convince other school districts to join their cause. The
issue was raised during the Windham School Boards meeting on
Aug. 18.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring said he feels officials have an
obligation to proceed in securing the lost funding. This is not an
insignificant amount, Eyring said. Litigation against the state goes
back to 1992, Vice-Chairman Tom Murray recalled, referring to the
Claremont Decision. The Claremont Decision set the adequacy aid
issue into motion, basically pitting wealthier towns against those that
have a high percentage of low-income families. As a result, higher
income towns, such as Windham and Bedford, had their adequacy
aid reduced. Murray said he applauds the mayor of Dover for her
pursuit to recover the lost funding. Murray also said he believes
placing a cap on funding for education is unconstitutional, adding
that he thinks there would be little risk for Windham in taking legal
action against the state.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said he believes
the cap on adequacy aid punishes towns like Windham that do
everything right; that are successful in educating their students. As
for the possibility of piggy backing on Dovers lawsuit, PopoviciMuller said he would need to know the estimated legal costs and the
potential benefits before he could voice an opinion.
Board member Dennis Senibaldi suggested that Windham pay
its school district attorney for an opinion, rather than to rely on the
lawyer representing Dover and Bedford. Its deplorable that this has
happened, school board member Rob Breton said, expressing his
aggravation over the significant loss of funding. Breton said he fully
supports getting more information on legal options to remedy the
situation.
In order to encourage any other interested communities to join
continued to page 9-Lawsuit
Saint Patricks School Closing Impact on Pelham School District

by Lynne Ober
When Saint Patrick Catholic School, a longtime fixture in Pelham,
announced on Aug. 7 that it was closing because only 32 students
had enrolled for this coming school year, questions immediately
were raised about the impact on the Pelham School District.
The impact to the Pelham School District is we will have
additional students attending our schools this year, said Pelham
School District Superintendent Amanda Lecaroz. At this point, we
have had one first grade and three kindergarten students register
since Monday who had been planning to attend St. Pats. We also
will adjust our start times for our elementary bus routes since we do
not need to drop off at St. Pats School any longer, therefore, some of
our routes should begin slightly later than last year.
The later bus route start and the shorter ride will be appreciated
by the students. St. Pats was a K-8 school, and Lecaroz said that her
office had not received an actual breakdown of enrollment by grade
for the 32 enrollees. Some of the enrollees might not be Pelham
residents as St. Pats took students from surrounding communities.
Last year 113 students attended St. Pats, and, as recently as 20082009, more than 200 students were enrolled there. Across the state,
school enrollments are in a decline and only 44 school districts in
New Hampshire show a growth in pupil enrollment. Pelham is not
one of those 44 districts.
School Board Vice-Chairman Deb Ryan said that the school

district absorbed a number of former St. Pats students during the last
school year and already had a number of students enroll for this year
in the Pelham School District rather than return to St. Pats.
St. Patricks was a diocesan school, and Father John Fortin,
superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Manchester, previously
announced it would not be fiscally possible to continue operation
because the low enrollment meant a loan would have to be taken
to cover school costs. Father Volney DeRosia, pastor of Saint
Patrick Parish, called this a heartbreaking decision, but with so

few students enrolled it would be difficult if not impossible for the
school to continue to offer an education that meets the expectations
of parents and students and the standards of solid Catholic and
academic principles.
Saint Patrick Catholic School was founded in 1960 by Saint Patrick
Parish. It was originally called St. Patrick Convent School and for
many years was staffed by Sisters of Mercy from nearby Windham.
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Going Wild with a Summer Celebration at Nesmith
Accolades
Worcester Academy proudly announces its
Second Semester Honor Roll and Headmasters
List for the 2014-2015 School Year. The honors
represent the achievements that each student has
earned through academic excellence, challenge,
and personal growth. The following Pelham
residents were recognized: Julia Pelletier, Grade
10, Headmasters List; Bryce Santos, Grade 11,
Honor Roll and Mitchell Pelletier, Grade 9, Honor
Roll.
Julia Newton, a resident of Pelham, has been
named to the spring Deans List at Roger Williams
University. Julia is an Elementary Education major.
SUNY Oswego has provided a Deans Award
and a Destination Oswego scholarship to Grace
C. Roessling of Pelham in recognition of past
academic achievement and potential for success.
Roessling reserved a place in the incoming class
for the fall 2015 semester, majoring in cognitive
science. She last studied at Pelham High School,
and is scheduled to begin classes Aug. 24 at
Oswego.
by Doug Robinson
Friends, family, and supporters of the
Nesmith Library in Windham, celebrated
their summer reading program, Every Hero
Has a Story, with an outdoor show by the
Wildlife Encounters of Rochester.
More than 450 kids participated in the
librarys reading program.
Derek Small, owner of the Wildlife
Encounters, mesmerized the audience with
his selection of wild and not so common
animals to the New Hampshire area.
Mr. Megaphone was the name he
gave to his Moluccan Cockatoo. A jet
airplane has a decibel noise of 110, while
Mr. Megaphone has a decibel range of 117.
The Cockatoo is super smart and a super
survivor.
The closer the frog got to him, the
more skeptical Corbin became of
touching it, while his dad, John,
looks on. The frog is being held by
Nesmith Library volunteer, Joe.
Those who wished to enter the rae were asked to write a
paragraph about someone who is their hero.
Next on display was a Bennetts

Wallaby. There are over 60
species of Wallabies (small kangaroos). Now you see it, now you dont. They can go
from zero to 25 miles per hour in just three hops.
The celebration for the summer reading program ended with a rafe and an ice
cream social, complete with the syrup avors of chocolate, strawberry, and caramel.
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Getting R.A.D.
Pelham Police Department Hosts Largest Self-Defense Course to Date

by Rhiannon Snide
All it took was three days, 12 hours and some patience from a
few officers in the Pelham Police Department to turn 22 timid and
passive women into confident and capable self-defense queens.
It is through R.A.D or Rape Aggression and Defense Systems that
this confidence is instilled. With more than 11,000 instructors
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was offered to
Officer David
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Ocer DeRoche is attacked during a simulation exercise. believes, The
personal safety
lessons and self-defense options which we provided women through
the R.A.D. program is lifesaving, and the empowerment we instill in
these women is absolutely incredible. He has made it clear through
his hard work and hospitality how fortunate and truly humbled he
is to continue this program.
The most recent course held in Pelham required a little extra help,
as it was the largest class held to date, with 22 participants. Five
officers volunteered their time and knowledge to teach participants
the self-defense material: program coordinator Officer

DeRoche, Officer Ron Page, Officer Allison Caprigno, Sgt.
Glen Chase and Sgt. Perriello.
Of the 22 women several different reasons for taking the
course could be found. College-goers looking for comfort
in knowing they could defend themselves if theyre faced
with a diverse situation in their new surroundings was a
popular inspiration. One participant explained to be
sexually assaulted is one of my biggest fears, so learning my
options to avoid situations like that is really important to me
before I leave for school. Similar fears of being assaulted
on runs, hikes, or to just be attacked in an everyday setting
encouraged other women to participate in the course.
With shoulders held high and smiles stretching from ear
to ear it was clear the sense of confidence that was brought
A member of the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Department attacks a

participant in a simulation exercise while ocer Capringo
stands by for security reasons.
The R.A.D. Systems training was first offered by the Pelham Police Department in 2001.
upon the women participants. Officer DeRoche explained

how awe-inspiring it is to see a group of women arrive for
the class doubting themselves and seemingly unsure of the
unknown, to then fast forward to after the live simulation
exercises on the last day where we as instructors, observe
super empowered women who are full of energy, full of life,
full of confidence and the belief in themselves.
Pelham Police offers this R.A.D course about four times
a year, and although several other R.A.D courses are held
throughout the area, Pelhams course is free of charge to all
participants. The next course will be held in the fall and any
woman looking for more security in self-defense techniques
is encouraged to contact Pelham Police Department for more
information.
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Special Town Meeting Planned

for Senior Housing Proposal
Director of Special Education

Services Resigns
by Barbara OBrien
In 1993, Windham voters agreed to set aside approximately 11 acres of undeveloped land on townowned property off Fellows Road to be used for senior housing. Despite attempts by the Windham
Housing Authority, federal funding for the project did not materialize in time for the project to be built.
The option to lease agreement expired in 2012.
More recently, however, State Representative and former Windham Selectman Charles McMahon
learned that the federal funding denied previously might now be available for this project. As a result,
McMahon met with selectmen on Aug. 10 to request that a special town meeting be held as soon as
possible. The intent of the meeting would be to grant the Windham Board of Selectmen the authority to
enter into a formal lease with the Windham Housing Authority for this land, should the WHA be able to
successfully attain funding to build senior housing on the property. The housing involved would be rental
apartments. It was noted that rental opportunities for the units could not be limited to Windham residents
only. Any option to lease would stipulate the general terms of any subsequent formal lease, such as the
number of years, payments to the town and tax assessment.
In years past, Windham voters were very supportive of this concept to provide low-cost housing to those
62 years of age and above. Federal funding was denied in the past because the Town of Windham does
not have sufficient low-income family housing. McMahon said that the parameters for the funding have
changed recently, however. In the past, the lease proposal called for a term of 99 years, at a cost to the
WHA of one dollar per year. Although it would be up to voters to decide if the town would be allowed to
enter into an option to lease, the lease itself would not be enacted until funding could be secured.
After some debate, selectmen voted 4 to 1 to move the question forward to a special town meeting.
Voting in favor were Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets (who attended the meeting via
phone) and Selectmen Roger Hohenberger and Bruce Breton. Only Selectman Ross McLeod voted in
opposition to holding a meeting. Town Administrator David Sullivan said a five-week lead time is required
before holding such a meeting, placing the deliberative session at the end of September and the actual
voting at the end of October. Sullivan said that the anticipated cost of conducting a special town meeting
would be in the neighborhood of $1,500.
McMahon explained that applications for federal/state funding need to be made in August of each year
and require substantial preparation. By taking the lease option to voters this fall, the WHA would have
sufficient time to prepare an application for next August. If the issue was postponed until next March,
during the regular annual town meeting, it would be difficult to have the application ready by August
2016, he said. Applications are made through the New Hampshire Housing and Investment Fund, under
the federal Housing and Urban Development agency.
Selectman McLeod said he was concerned over the town being on the hook for any unforeseen costs. I
feel its premature, McLeod said, referring to a special town meeting being held next month. More voters
are likely to participate in the regular meeting in March, than they would this fall, McLeod commented.
McMahon insisted that the Town of Windham wont be saddled with any obligation for funding the
project. The Windham Housing Authority is a totally separate entity from the Town of Windham, he said.
Should the senior housing project become reality, the members of the WHA would comprise the board of
directors and thereby be responsible for operation of the facility.
Sullivan agreed with McMahon, also citing insufficient time to complete the application if the lease
option agreement is postponed until next March. We need to be mindful of the timeline, Chairman
Letizio said. We need to be sensitive to the needs of our seniors who want to stay here in Windham.
Selectman Hohenberger was also in favor of holding the special town meeting. There has been
overwhelming support in the past by Windham voters, Hohenberger stated.
by Barbara OBrien
Little more than a week before Windham students are scheduled to return to school for the 2015-16
academic year, administrators got the unexpected news of yet another high level resignation.
Rosalyn Moriarty, who served as the Special Education Services director for the past two years has
tendered her resignation. This latest loss comes on the heels of the resignation of Science Director Bethany
Bernasconi, as well as several principals and assistant principals, the director of Human Resources, the
superintendent, as well as a significant number of teachers.
There was no comment made on the reason Moriarty chose to leave the Windham School District, but it
was noted that she has accepted the position of Special Education director at Exeter High School.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi was the most vocal in speaking about Moriartys departure.
This is one of the most troubling resignations that the school district has experienced, he said. Mrs.
Moriarty was the best Special Education director Windham ever had. Im very disappointed and very
troubled, he added.
Board member Daniel Popovici-Muller also commented on the excellence and professionalism
exhibited by Moriarty. This is very regrettable, Popovici-Muller said.
School board members accepted Moriartys resignation with extreme regret by a vote of 4 to 1. Voting
to accept the resignation were Chairman Ken Eyring, Vice-Chairman Tom Murray and board members Rob
Breton and Daniel Popovici-Muller. Only Senibaldi voted against accepting the resignation, saying it was
in protest.
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor
Freedom to Speak is guaranteed

to everyone
I swore an oath to our constitution when I enlisted
in the army many years ago. This sacred document
guarantees many important inalienable rights that
collectively guarantee our freedom and liberty. Without
the right to Free speech we would not be able to hold
our elected officials accountable for their actions.
What happens when that right is abused?
disgruntled people can and do make false accusations
against elected officials.
recently I read a letter that criticized two school
board members who accurately corrected false
statements by disgruntled residents. The letter strongly
inferred that elected officials give up their individual
right to Free speech when they are elected to office. I
strongly vehemently disagree and encourage all board
members to reflect their thoughts freely.
The First amendment protects the right of Free
speech for everyone in our country, and we are fortunate
to have two school board members who regularly write
to the papers and share their thought regarding the
decision they have made and there reasons. Their letters
not only keep us informed, they provide written details
that make it easier for us to hold every member of the

Windham school Board and selectman accountable for
their actions.
Our new superintendent has also begun writing
letters, providing an additional complementary
perspective that helps us to more thoroughly understand
how our children are being educated and our tax dollars
spent. More than 70 percent of our real estate tax
dollars are spent on educating children of Windham.
This is the type of government our Foundling
Fathers envisioned when they wrote our founding
documents. I applaud superintendent Mccoy and
school Board Members Mr. Eyring and Mr. PolpoviciMuller for their efforts to keep us informed and I
extend my appreciations to each of them for serving our
community in an exemplary manner.
W. J. Heath, Windham
adequacy aid Shortfalls are

Costly to Windham
Id like to share my personal thoughts about the
$11.7 Million shortfall of Education adequacy aid that
should have been paid to Windham over the past five
In My Opinion...
years but wasnt.

The state of nH has failed in its constitutional
obligation to provide fair and equitable funding for
aLL nH students as mandated by the nH supreme
court in the claremont cases. This very serious issue
places financial burdens and hardships on Windham
families. This year alone, Windham taxpayers will pay
an additional $2.9M for education funding making it
difficult for some families to continue living here. next
year will bring additional pressures, with a new teacher
contract and proposed renovations for our schools.
to seek a solution, I have spoken many times with
Windham state representative david Bates, who has
championed this issue since being elected last november
(kudos to rep. Bates).
In early May, superintendent Feneberg and I joined
with Bedford superintendent chip McGee and Vice
chairman scott Earnshawn to meet with senate
President chuck Morse and senator nancy stiles to
discuss this issue. at the time, we received confident
assurances that our towns would be made whole.
However, this was not the case in the proposed budget.
Last week, I spoke with dover Mayor karen Weston,
who will host an informative meeting in concord
next tuesday (8/25/15) to discuss options for all
underfunded districts. dover has retained andru

Volinsky to provide special legal counsel regarding this
issue. Mr. Volinsky is one of the lead attorneys in the
landmark claremont cases when the supreme court
determined the state of nH has a constitutional
obligation to fund an adequate education for all
children.
as an elected representative on the school Board, I
believe we should explore all opportunities to correct
this unfair burden that is being imposed on our
community. I raised this issue at the WsB meeting last
night (8/18/15) and received a unanimous consensus
of support from the Board for Vice chairman tom
Murray and I to attend the meeting on our districts
behalf. superintendent dr. Mccoy will be asked to
attend (currently on vacation), district council will
be present, and we have asked for a member of the
Windham selectmen to also attend (tBd).
no decisions or commitments will be made on behalf
of the district at the meeting. Our goal is to learn as
much as possible and report back at the next school
Board meeting on 9/1/15.
Ken Eyring, Chairman, Windham School Board
by Senator Kelly Ayotte
Fighting the Heroin Epidemic on All Fronts

Our state is facing growing heroin and
prescription opioid abuse epidemics,
and some New Hampshire families will
live with its effects for the rest of their
lives. The Griffins from Newton are
one of these families. Their daughter
Courtney was just 20 years old when
she overdosed and lost her life. She
was bright and inquisitive before her
struggle with addiction took her future
away.
Tragically, the Griffins arent alone.
In 2014, there were over 300 fatal
drug-related overdoses in our state
nearly 250 involving heroin or the synthetic painkiller fentanyl. New
Hampshire ranks among the worst in the nation for teen drug use, and
it is estimated that drug addiction costs the Granite State more than $2
billion annually in lost productivity, treatment, and jail time.
While local and state partners are driving many solutions to address
this epidemic, there are also roles for the federal government to play.
In the Senate, Im working across party lines to address this crisis in
three key areas: making sure first responders have the tools they need,
improving prevention and treatment, and boosting anti-drug trafficking
efforts.
Overdose deaths are expected to be even higher this year

than 2014s record-breaking number. On a ride along with the
Manchester Fire Department last summer, I witnessed first responders
administering the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone to bring a
man back to life. I also saw his infant child in the corner of the room,
her future dependent on him.
Working with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Ive helped introduce
the Opioid Overdose Reduction Act, legislation to empower properly
trained first responders, health professionals, and family members
to administer Naloxone in emergency overdose situations. This bill
will help address liability concerns that may make some hesitant to
administer the life-saving drug.
We also need a heavy focus on prevention. Addiction to
prescription pain medications are often a gateway to heroin use
approximately four out of every five new heroin users previously
abused non-medical prescription painkillers. A bill I introduced
with Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) would reauthorize prescription
drug monitoring programs and call for a public awareness campaign
focusing on the links between prescription opioid abuse and heroin
addiction.
Im encouraged that the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human
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Currently
Pelham Public Library Story Hours
for Upcoming Year! We are looking
forward to a new year of explorations and
adventures! The year-long theme for story
hours and for lots of programming throughout the
library is Learn Something New @ the Library!
as we explore our library as a valuable information
resource. All monthly themes will be developed
with stories, songs, enrichment activities and crafts.
There will also be many special programs for all
ages! Story times will be divided into four sessions
through the school year. Session 1 starts Sept. 14
and will continue for until Oct. 31. Check out the
times and descriptions to see what works best for
you and your child.
Preschool Story hour: Ages 3-5, Mondays, 11
a.m., stories, songs, finger plays, and simple
crafts selected for the interests and attention-span
of the preschooler. Child must be at least 3 years
old to attend this program.
Babies Story Time: Infants to 18 months,
Tuesday, 11 a.m., a first library experience for
babies and their parent or caregiver. We will
enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and an
introduction to books.
Just Twos: Toddlers, age 2, Wednesdays, 11
a.m., a special half hour story time with lots of
music and movement and a simple story and
craft, too!
Daddy & Donuts Story Time: All ages, one
Saturday morning per month
Now
Tuesdays & Thursdays thru October 15

Pelham Community Theatre, in conjunction
with the Pelham Parks & Recreation Department,
invites you to join us for our very first musical!
Ten week program for ages 6-16, 3:30 to 5:30
p.m. Performances: Oct. 16, 17, and 18,
Sherburne Hall, Pelham. Program fee. Scholarship
applications available. Auditions will be held on
the first day of the program. All participants will
be cast in the show. Space is limited. Sign up
today! First time participants receive a special
award. Registration is available at the Town Hall
and online. If you have any questions contact Mrs.
Laura Smith, Artistic Director, theatre@pelhamweb.
com, or 635-2721.
Monday, August 24 thru Friday, August 28
Girls Summer Basketball Camp at Lyons
Memorial Park outdoor courts in Pelham
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to girls ages
7 (as of Dec. 1) to 13. This instructional
clinic will be run by former PHS student and
4th
basketball star Brianne Caira. Girls should arrive in

appropriate sneakers, comfortable clothing and are
advised to wear sunscreen and bring water/drinks.
Learn the fundamentals and be taught skills of the
game offensively and defensively. You will have
great fun and become a better player! The camp
will run rain or shine. Program fee. Registration
forms will be available at www.pelhamweb.com/
recreation or at the Parks and Rec office. You may
also register and pay online at webtrac.pelhamweb.
com. www.pelhammessageboard.com.
Weeknights starting August 31
Fall Mens Slow Pitch Softball, Golden
Brook Park, Newcomb Field, for men
over 18 years of age. Program fee/
team. Register online or in person. Sign
up deadline is Aug. 24. Games will last seven
innings. Players must be on the roster at the onset
of the season to participate in play-off games. The
teams will consist of a minimum of 12 players
and a maximum of 20 players. League will follow
USSSA rules and only USSSA approved bats will
be allowed. Players are required to supply their
own equipment. Parks and Rec supplies the
softballs and a scorekeeper. Umpires will have
access to game balls. No metal cleats are allowed.
Registration forms, game schedules and a full list of
rules will be available online at (www.pelhamweb.
com/recreation. Email recreation@pelhamweb.
com or call 635-2721 with any questions.
1st
Monday, August 31
First Day of School - Pelham School District
2nd
Wednesday, September 2
First Day of School - Windham School
District
6th
Sunday, September 6 & Monday,

September 7
Nesmith Library - Closed
7th
Monday, September 7
Pelham Public Library - Closed
Wednesday, September 9
The meeting of the Womans Service
th Club of Windham will be held at Windham
Town Hall. Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.
followed the meeting. Our many civic
and community projects: Scholarship fund,
annual donations to four Windham Schools, awards
to Middle School graduates, Candidates Night
sponsored yearly, Veterans Project, Provide baskets
and adopt families for Christmas gifts, donations
made to Shepherds Pantry several times a year,
August
annual coat and sweater collection in

October and November, and many more
projects. Guests welcome! Come meet
us and enjoy! Find out what we are
about! For more information, visit www.
womansserviceclubofwindham.org.
The Planning Board will be holding the
first public hearings on the 2016 Town
Meeting Zoning Ordinance amendments
at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. There will
be public hearings on the proposed
new Market Square Overlay District and
amendments to the restrictions on retails
sales in the Professional, Business and
Technology District. There will also be
workshops on amendments to the buffer
requirements for vernal pools and language
that would provide incentives for alternative
energy instillations. Copies of these proposed
amendments are available on the Towns
website, www.windhamnewhampshire.com, or
at the Community Development Department. For
more information, contact Laura Scott, Community
Development Director at 432-3806 or lscott@
windhamnewhampshire.com.
Monday, September 14
Pelham Parks and Recreation is
accepting registrations for an Introductory
to Karate program offered to children ages
4-7. There are four one-hour classes from
5 to 5:30 p.m. beginning tonight. Program fee per
participant. Children will be introduced to the fun
and structure of martial arts and parents can test
their interest for a more than affordable investment!
Registration forms are available at Parks & Rec
office, or you may sign up online at webtrac.
pelhamweb.com. Email recreation@pelhamweb.
com or call 635-2721 with any questions. Space is
limited so register soon!
4th
Pelham Parks and Recreation is accepting

registrations for Womens Volleyball (ages 18
and up). Games are every Monday evening at
the Pelham Elementary School Gym starting at
6:30 p.m. No experience needed; gym sneakers
required. Program fee. Visit the website (www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation) for a form or stop by
the Parks & Rec office. You may also register online
at webtrac.pelhamweb.com. First games begin
tonight; games end typically
in mid-June. Call 635-2721
with questions or email
recreation@pelhamweb.com.
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Pelham Parks and Recreation

is accepting registrations for Womens Pick-Up
Basketball program (ages 18 and up). Games
start tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Memorial
school gym and continue each Monday through
June, 2016. Program fee. Forms are available on
the website (www.pelhamweb.com/recreation) or
the Park & Rec our 6 Village Green office. Players
may join pick-up games only after they have both
registered and paid. To register online sign up at
webtrac.pelhamweb.com; you can register and
pay with MC/VISA). Questions? Call 635-2721 or
email recreation@pelhamweb.com.
Tuesday, September 15
Pelham Parks and Recreation is
accepting registrations for the Mens PickUp Basketball program (must be 18 years
of age and graduated from high school).
Games start tonight from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in
the Pelham Elementary school gym and continue
each Tuesday through the end of the school year
in 2016. Program fee. Open to Pelham residents
only. Forms are available on the website (www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation) or at the Parks &
Rec. office. Proof of residency is required. For
online sign-ups, go to https://webtrac.pelhamweb.
com; you can register and pay with MC/VISA.
Questions? Give us a call at 635-2721 or email
recreation@pelhamweb.com.
5th
Performance Benefits Anti-Pipeline Efforts

Tom Rush is coming to Milford on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
at the Amato Center, 56 Mont Vernon St. (just across from
the VFW). A New Hampshire native, Tom has been thrilling
audiences around the world for more than 50 years with hits like
No Regrets, Circle Game and Urge for Going. He helped
shape the folk revival of the 1960s, and his music has served as
inspiration to many musicians over the years. Yet hes as vital and
engaging as ever.
Come for what is sure to be a memorable performance. Tickets

are available online at www.TomRushSTP.eventbrite.com. For
information call 878-9046.
This benefit performance was organized by the New
Hampshire Pipeline Awareness Network. Proceeds will help
cover legal expenses incurred in opposing the Northeast
Energy Direct pipeline. For information on that issue, visit
NHpipelineawareness.org.
Become a More Confident Caregiver

submitted by Paula Faist
Laurie Kelley from ServiceLink and I will be running a six-week
educational class where caregivers develop a wealth of self-care
tools to help reduce their personal stress. Attendees will learn to
communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or
service provider. Caregivers will also recognize their emotions and
learn how to make tough caregiving decisions.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week scripted program that
you can count on to make a positive difference in your life. The first
class sets the stage for the entire course, you. The main objective in
this first class is taking care of your well being. In Class 2, we move
onto identifying and reducing personal stress. Class 3 brings about
communicating our feelings, needs and concerns. Class 4 focuses on
how to communicate in challenging situations. With Class 5 we work
on learning from the emotions we hold onto. Finally, in Class 6, we
focus on mastering caregiving decisions.
This program is held throughout the United States. Laurie and I
attended an intensive training session in order to facilitate the class.
There are many people who have come away from this class with
more knowledge and strength needed to continue in their caregiving
role. I wanted to share some comments from others who have

attended the program:
There was a common bond. We were all dealing with some of
the same issues. We shared our stories and learned ways to cope. I
learned that it was important to take care of me.
After taking this class I am a more confident caregiver! Having
tools to resolve problems is a definite advantage in becoming a better
caregiver and a happier, wiser, healthier me and a healthier us!
Around the time the class began, I was about at my wits end.
The communication tools will work toward maintaining a better
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atmosphere and contribute to improved attitudes for both of us it

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The program will be held at Salemhaven Nursing home beginning
Sept. 1 and will be held for the next five consecutive Tuesdays.
The last class will be on Oct. 6. It is a 90-minute scripted session
beginning at 10 and ending at 11:30 a.m.
If needed, your loved one can stay at Silverthorne while you attend
these sessions at Salemhaven. Call Paula at 893-4799 or Laurie, 8939769, to register for this program.
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School board members voted unanimously to support contracting with
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Will the real princess please take a nap? Young thespians
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performing were under the age of 19.
The musical tale, Once Upon a Mattress, tells the story
of the Prince Dauntless (Sam Cohen) attempt to find a bride
while his mother, Queen Aggravain (Alicia Markham), sets
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Director Colleen Strang wrote, Educating kids on the
fundamentals of theater and helping them to grow in
confidence and creativity is a great job. (I have) enjoyed
the cast and (am) appreciative to all the families for their
support over the course of this production.
by Barbara OBrien
Thanks to the generous donation of what is known as a Buddy Bench,
students at Windhams Golden Brook School will have a place to find
another child hoping to meet a new friend with whom to share their time on
the playground.
If a child is looking for somebody to play with, have a seat, Interim
Superintendent Tina McCoy said of the new bench that will have a place on
Golden Brooks playground when school commences later this month. Its
not unusual for some children to come outdoors without someone special
to hang out with, McCoy said, and this gives kids the opportunity to locate
someone else in the same situation. Its a great way to promote friendship,
she said.
The Big Heart Foundation, through the generosity of Joseph Middlemiss,
donated the Buddy Bench. School board members accepted the donation
unanimously by a vote of 5 to 0.
In other business, donated to Windham High School was the
implementation of The Life of an Athlete program, made possible through
the generosity of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The value of the program is $894. School board members also unanimously
accepted the donation from the Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Accepting both donations with sincere appreciation were Chairman Ken
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by Barbara OBrien
Scouting. Completion of a seven-step project involves addressing a
grown, thanks to this wonderful project, Bella added. Already, the
In todays fast-paced society, the attention of a teenager is
community concern with a focus on the future. According to April
French Club has taught me so many things; things I would not have
generally focused in multiple directions. There is the seemingly
Guilmet, communications and public relations manager of the Girl
learned if it werent for the Gold Award process. Most importantly,
endless school work, the responsibility of a first job, a first serious
Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, Gold Award recipients
I learned the importance of always having a back-up plan in place,
boyfriend or girlfriend, the quest to be accepted into college, and
are highly regarded during the college application process and
she laughed.
finding time to analyze just who you are and what you might like to
are also eligible for increased military ranking. Each gold project
Bellas project will no doubt continue to have a lasting impact on
become. It is somewhat amazing, then, to find high school students
requires a minimum of 80 hours of independent work.
future students in both Windham and Salem, Guilmet commented.
who are handling all these
Bella said attaining this honor had been a
Her French for the Future Club continues to meet on a monthly
Courtesy photo
pressures and still finding the
longtime goal of hers.
basis at Windham Middle School, she noted.
time and energy to make their
This award is the golden pedestal of Girl
Bella expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the troop leaders
communities a better place to
Scouts! she added. I knew right away I wanted
shes had over the years and for all the support she has received from
call home.
to do this. I like to make a positive impact
her family in reaching for the gold. I couldnt have done it without
Bella Capone is one of
whenever and wherever I can. Bella is hoping
all of you, she said. Nancy Perkins, the leader of Troop 10244,
those teenagers. Bella, 17, an
the knowledge she obtained through the Gold
spoke highly of Bella and the years the two have spent together.
incoming senior at Windham
Award process will ultimately earn her a listing
Bella is an amazing young lady, Perkins said. Her maturity and
High School, has recently
in the Girl Scouts National Young Women of
kindness and willingness to help others at all times are nothing short
achieved something few
Distinction Registry.
of remarkable.
young ladies have the stamina
Bella is the daughter
and fortitude to attain. Her
of Marcello and Erin
determination paid off earlier
Capone. Her dad is a firstthis summer, however, when
generation Italian-American.
she earned the Gold Award,
Italian was my dads first
the highest achievement
language, she said. Bella
available through the Girl
said she recognizes certain
Jazz, Tap, Ballet,
Scouts of America.
Italian phrases, but that,
Hip Hop,
Bellas Gold Award project
unfortunately, didnt pursue
involved helping younger
learning to speak her dads
Bella Capone of Windham Troop 10244 earned Girl
Contemporary and
students in her community
native language. Bellas mom studied
Scoutings highest award.
become bilingual. During
German in both high school and
Specialized
the past year, Bella created
college. I know a few German
Preschool
and initiated a monthly program aimed at introducing students at
words, Bella said, but not enough to carry on
Windham Middle School to the French language. Her project,
a conversation. Bella has a younger brother,
Classes
entitled French for the Future, earned Bella the highly coveted
Dante, who will be entering eighth grade at
Girl Scout Gold Award. Geared toward students in sixth, seventh,
Windham Middle School later this month.
Ages 2-Teen
and eighth grade, the French for the Future Club began meeting at
Dante has opted not to take a foreign language
Windham Middle School this past school year. On the first Tuesday
this coming year, but to focus on computers and
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of every month, students from the Windham School District, along
technology, instead. Bella visited France for a
with French language students from Woodbury Middle School in
brief time during a family vacation, when she
Salem, gathered together to share and enhance their love of the
was only in fourth grade. One of her goals is to
language. Bellas program includes opportunities to share French
return there again, someday, so she can practice
conversation, learn about the culture and sample French cuisine. It
her language skills on French turf.
took nearly a year to complete the project, Bella said, but Im very
This past year, 41 Vermont and New
happy with how it turned out.
Hampshire Girl Scouts undertook community
A French for the Future website, a Pinterest page, and various
projects, in hopes of earning Gold Awards. As
LLC
PowerPoint lessons all created by Bella - will help to keep the
of early August, nine of these young ladies
25 Indian Rock Road
program going long after Bella departs for college next year.
had successfully completed their projects and
Rt. 111, Windham, NH
Learning French is important, because were really not all that far
received final award approval. Bella said that
from Canada, Bella said. Being well-versed in other cultures is so
two other members of Windham Troop 10244
important in todays global society, she added. Bellas first choice in
previously earned the Gold Award and two are
continuing her education, after she graduates from high school next
currently in the process. Only three percent of
June, is to attend the Massachusetts School of Pharmacy. Eventually,
young girls who enter scouting ever reach this
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Bella hopes to pursue a medical career.
pinnacle of achievement.
Bella, or Belle in French, said she began her foreign language
Without a doubt, my leadership skills have
experience by studying Spanish while a third grade student at
Windham Center School, but switched to French as a fourthgrader. She continued to study French through middle school and
for the first three years of high school. French is a really beautiful
language, Bella said. This coming year, Bella will help out as a
teachers assistant in the French I class at Windham High School.
Bellas Girl Scout journey began when she was just entering
kindergarten in Arlington, Mass., where she joined a local Daisy
troop. The Capone Family moved to Windham when Bella was
entering first grade and she, subsequently, joined Girl Scout Troop
10244, where she has thrived ever since. Over the years, Bella
took part in such activities as Windhams Fall Fest, camping trips,
community canned-food drives, and much more. She also spent
three years helping out as a Dream Worker on staff at Camp
Chenoa in Antrim.
When asked what her favorite part of Girl Scouting is, Bella didnt
hesitate to answer. We all get to come together as a community,
she said. Girl Scouts brings people together. You get to talk to
people you might not normally get the chance to ever meet, she
said.
The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl
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Senate President
Supports Northern
Pass Project
submitted by the NH State Senate
New Hampshires Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem)
released the following statement Tuesday on the Northern Pass
projects recent announcement.
Over the past year, I have encouraged representatives of
Eversource to work to understand the concerns expressed about
the Northern Pass project, and to seek a compromise addressing
those concerns while also helping to solve our states serious energy
problem.
The changes announced today by Eversource represent a major
improvement to the project and a great opportunity for our state, and
I am pleased to be able to support the Northern Pass project as now
revised.
First, I want to acknowledge the critical role the citizens of
New Hampshire, specifically those in the communities hosting
this project, had in improving this project. Their concern, activism
and involvement created an environment that pushed the project
developer to be more responsive, to embrace innovation and to seek
greater benefits for New Hampshire. As this project moves into the
states siting process, I encourage Eversource to maintain an open
dialog with landowners and host communities to find appropriate
solutions to concerns and issues that remain.
The addition of approximately 60 miles of underground lines
around some environmentally sensitive tourism areas of our state,
the use of new technology to reduce the height of transmission
structures and minimize view impacts, and Eversources commitment
to provide additional benefits to communities hosting the project
combine to make this a project that is good for our state.
New Hampshire faces a major energy challenge that is putting a
drag on our economy. I hear concerns expressed daily from electric
customers about the impacts this is having on their small businesses
and family budgets. The development of the Northern Pass project
is an important step toward addressing this problem and, and in
providing our citizens much needed reductions in electricity costs.
Windham Terrace Service Awardee
Retirement has not Slowed Down this Busy Volunteer

submitted by Ashley Wessel
Since retiring from teaching six years ago, local resident Valerie
Bronstein has shown no signs of slowing down.
With the desire to remain involved in the community and to
continue to make a difference, Bronstein donates a large portion of
her time to volunteering for the Womans Service Club of Windham,
an organization that contributes to the educational, cultural, and
charitable needs of the local community. In addition, the club

provides an opportunity for the women to form deep friendships
and bonds while working toward the common good. Because of
Bronsteins commitment to give back to the community through
her volunteerism, Windham Terrace Assisted Living is presenting
her with the Windham Terrace Senior Service Award. The Womans
Service Club of Windham and Bronstein were each given a $500
gift from Windham Terrace as part of the award.
Windham Terrace presented the checks to both
recipients at a special ceremony on Aug. 10.
I was very surprised when they told me I was
being recognized with the Windham Terrace
Senior Service Award, said Bronstein. Working
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Valerie Bronstein, right, receives her $500 award from Windham Terrace.
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doing anything else. Helping others gives me a sense of purpose
and a feeling of satisfaction. Im honored to have been selected for
this award.
Bronstein has been a member of the Womans Service Club of
Windham for more than six years. She has served on the executive
board as recording secretary, a position she has held for the past
four years. She chairs the veterans committee and helps organize
activities for the residents of VA Medical Center Community Living
Center in Manchester. The members of the veterans committee host
coffee and donuts twice a month, run a bingo night every other
month, provide Christmas gifts and host a spring picnic every year.
Our organization is extremely lucky to have a dedicated
volunteer like Valerie, said Carol Settino, president of the Womans
Service Club of Windham. When she joined the club in 2009, she
immediately became one of our most active members. She is always
ready to volunteer whenever anything needs to be done, and she
does it with a cheerful personality and positive attitude.
Bronstein also co-chairs the clubs election bake sale, a tradition
in town held for every election. She runs the clubs rafe table at
the groups annual craft fair and has volunteered at the yard sale
every year. She is always willing to bake sweet treats and volunteer
at the annual Harvest Festival, a family-friendly event hosted by the
Windham Recreation Department. All of these events are major
fundraisers for the Womans Service Club of Windham toward the
groups community donations and service projects.
Ive lived and worked in this community for more than 40 years,
and just because I retired didnt mean I wasnt going to stay involved
I just had to find a new avenue, and the Womans Service Club
of Windham was the perfect fit, said Bronstein. Volunteering still
leaves me plenty of time to spend with my grandchildren. I enjoy
being actively involved at their schools and chaperoning school
trips.
Mrs. Bronstein is
a perfect example
of why we started
the Windham
Terrace Senior
Service Award,
said Lynda Brislin,
executive director
of Windham Terrace
Assisted Living. She
embodies what
todays active senior
is all about. Shes
remained engaged
within the local
community and puts
her free time to good
use. I know she has
positively impacted
the lives of many
people who live
around Windham.
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Second Meeting Set for Potential

Windham/Salem Sewer Connection
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectmen have given Town
Administrator David Sullivan and Community
Development Director Laura Scott the go-ahead to
attend a second meeting with Salem town officials
in order to gather facts about the potential of
hooking a section of Windham (near Exit 3) up to
the Town of Salems sewer system. At the second
upcoming meeting, however, Salem officials
would like a selectmens representative to attend,
as well.
The proposal came to light late last month
when Windham officials learned off a potential
four-story hotel being planned off Route 93, in
the area of Windhams Exit 3. It was reported
earlier this month that the hotel proposal carries
an approximate $30 million price tag. According
to information discussed at an earlier selectmens
meeting, the sewer hookup between Windham
and Salem would be done at the hotel developers
expense.
During the Aug. 10 Windham Selectmens
meeting, Sullivan reported that he and Scott
attended the first meeting with Salem officials in
mid-July. The purpose of that meeting, according

to Sullivan was information gathering. We
discussed logistics and the process, Sullivan told
selectmen. I want to make it very clear that we
have not been negotiating any terms, Sullivan
added.
Selectmen Roger Hohenberger emphasized that
he doesnt want to give these people the idea that
we are in favor, at this point.
Were just getting facts, Chairman Al Letizio,
Jr. responded.
Its all non-binding at this point, Selectman
Ross McLeod noted.
Selectmen voted unanimously (5 to 0) to allow
Windham officials to meet with Salem town
officials for a second fact-gathering session.
Voting in favor of the motion were Selectmen Al
Letizio, Jr., Bruce Breton, Ross McLeod, Roger
Hohenberger and Joel Desilets.
Prior to any agreement being reached, Salem
would have to approve Windham accessing its
sewer lines. There appears to be some question as
to the existence of sufficient capacity.
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On Aug. 12, at 9:08 p.m. the Pelham Fire
Department, along with the Pelham Police,
responded to a report of suspicious powder on
the front steps of a home on Westview Terrace.
Contact was made with the homeowners and
information was gathered. Access to the area was
restricted to emergency personnel only.
Initial investigation by the fire department was
unable to determine what the substance was.
Contact was made with Southern NH Hazardous
Materials Team and they were given the details of
the situation. Team members responded and upon

arrival donned protective gear and conducted
various chemical tests on the product. The tests
revealed the product to be a detergent-based
product, which did not pose a health risk. The
material was removed for further testing and
disposal.
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Historic District Commission

Budget Reallocated
by Barbara OBrien
With the 275th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Windham coming up in 2017, members
of the Historic District Commission had hoped to begin the process of publishing a new history of this
southern New Hampshire community. Unfortunately, however, the $3,000 that was allocated in the
commissions 2015 budget is not sufficient to get started on that endeavor.
During the Aug. 10 selectmens meeting, Frank Farmer, representative of the HDC, reported that we
are a little bit shy of what we need to begin a new town history. Not wanting the money to go unused,
Farmer requested a reallocation of the $3,000. Selectmen agreed unanimously (5 to 0) and approved the
use of the funding to bring speakers from the New Hampshire Humanities Council and the Preservation
Alliance to the Town of Windham, later this year.
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Thumbs down to not being able to be with my

love at the moment, but thumbs up to the fantastic
memories from last summer that keep my heart
smiling till I can be with you. It
maybe another week, month,
hopefully not more, but well be
together soon, hang in there. All
of me loves all of you.
Thumbs down to the small group of Windham

residents and former Windham School Board
members who continually bash and degrade our
Thumbs up to Stuart
Robinson for being willing to
take on the job of trying to
RESIDENTIAL
save the failing (now closed) St.
Patrick School. The Archdiocese
did you no favors (Well be
sure to let you parents know if
the school will open or not ...
by the middle of August. Who
would wait around for that? We
all went elsewhere.). Even our
Parish Priest, who turned deaf ears to the many,
many parent complaints over the past few years,
was no help. Daily Mass was his big solution. Yet
another bad idea. Hope you can get your old job
back. God Bless you.
Thomas Buja
40 Lowell Rd
Unit 7
Salem, NH
station at the tennis courts are on till 11:30 at

night, rain or shine, unoccupied and the lights at
the new tennis courts across from the high school
havent worked from day one and were on from 4
oclock to 9 oclock and two times they were on
24 hours. Theyre currently off now because they
werent working correctly. As far as Pelham saving
money on energy efficiency, no way. False.
Thumbs down to the person in Pelham
who has nothing better to do than be nosy and
complain about peoples yards. You should get a
life, for your information these people could be
sick for all you know.
may have forgotten. Thumbs up Pelham!

Thumbs down to St. Patricks closing. Once
a year they asked for monetary help voted
down. This has been a long time coming, very
sad. Once again the Pelham School Board has
monopolized all other school facilities. Dont
be fooled Pelham, its about the children, no
it is not. It is about and only about a business.
Monopolizing a business.
Thumbs down to hiring another school

resource officer. One full time school resource
officer with a five-day work week could and
should divide his schedule adequately between
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Thumbs up to A Handy Company for
two to three schools. We do not need to add
beautifying the towns islands at the crossroads
another body on payroll for the taxpayer to
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of Bridge Street and Atwood Road. They did an
support for a lifetime. Town police may use a bait
incredible job. For over two years those islands
and switch using the line we can take the money
have
gone
from our
newly elected school board members. The lack
awry and
budget only
of respect that you show these volunteer board
they
fi
nally
means police
members is embarrassing and disgraceful. There
look
really
pay now and
is a reason that these people were elected by the
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Thumbs up to the good neighbors who walk
volunteering
Thumbs up to the Windham Conservation
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their dogs on St. Margarets Drive, Surrey and
and for your
Commission for the improvements to the Foster
to my husband
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Lowell Road who rang my doorbell this afternoon
be any more wrong. The lights behind the police
on Oriole Rd. They were going door-to-door
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offering yard work services. I wish I had
to
it painted and
work for them! Such a pleasure to see such
the
town
of
Pelham
and
the
people
it
now
looks
more
like
a
covered
bridge.
It is now
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kind, hardworking kids. They will surely be
who volunteered to make this town
admired by many people driving by. But most of
viewer choice for
successful in life. Thumbs up to the parents
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very proud!
thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thumbs up to James Santos for being this
I, my wife, and my four kids moved
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here three years ago and the people
person or persons with credit card numbers
for keeping the tradition alive.
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Single-Stream Recycling Costs Go Up

by Lynne Ober
Transfer Station Director Stan Walczak met
with Pelham Selectmen to explain that hes been
informed of a price increase of approximately
$60,000 per year because Republic Services, the
current hauler, must take single-stream recycling
material to a farther location.
The current cost per haul is $11, but with the
new location the cost will go to $240 per haul.
Another reason for the increase is an increased
processing fee for recyclable materials of
approximately $20,000.
Walczak said the way to reduce costs was to
densify the materials. He said hes studied this
for the past two years and to do that a recycling
compactor would need to be purchased and
installed. He also said that he has investigated
costs with other trash haulers, but can find no
savings there.
Walczak informed the board that he met with
the general manager of Republic Waste Services
and would be meeting again to discuss the
situation. Republic Waste has informed that they
may walk because of losing the $6,000-plus

per year, which led Walczak to consult with the
town administrator and town counsel. It is town
counsels opinion that there may be a remedy
to get money back from Republic if they breech
contract and the situation goes to court, that at
this point Walczak felt he needed to budget for a
worse-case scenario.
Therefore, Walczak submitted a capital
improvement plan costing approximately
$234,000 to purchase and install a compactor (for
single-stream materials), a trailer and construct a
small building.
When Selectman Bill McDevitt questioned if
they already had a compactor, Walczak answered
yes; the compactor was used for the solid waste
materials. The proposed compactor would be for
single-stream materials.
At this time, he was requesting $4,400 to
complete a site plan, based on a quote received
by Herbert Associates. The site plan would allow
him to put costs together and go through the bid
process to prepare the site and locate equipment.
Walczak
noted he
didnt have
$4,400 in
his budget at
this time, but
if selectmen
approved
$4,400 it would give him the ability to prepare

a warrant article for consideration during budget
review.
Chairman Hal Lynde believed the issue was
the cost of hauling and the long-term savings that
could be realized by compacting materials. In
reviewing the hauling costs, Walczak said the
vendor was asking them to cover costs.
When Selectwoman Amy Spencer wanted to
know what Herbert Associates would be providing
for $4,400, Walczak replied it would be a plan
of the actual project that would allow him to get
precise bids.
Lynde stated the request in front of the board
was to authorize $4,400 out of the Transfer Station
budget, although it may overrun and to create
a plan for a covered building with a trailer and
compactor. Once the requested study is done
the board would be asked to consider a warrant
article for the budget, and, noted during Walczaks
discussion with CIP, the proposal included the
engineering in the next budget and a year later
do the building. During that meeting Lynde had
suggested addressing the situation sooner rather
than later since they were aware of increasing
fees. The project would have a total cost of
approximately $250,000.
McDevitt questioned the projected annual
savings based on the current costs, and
Lynde replied the annual savings would be
approximately $5,000. It was noted once
materials were compacted they would have the

opportunity to seek out competitive market prices.
Selectmen discussed the situation and where
the money would actually come from. Finally
Spencer moved to authorize the expenditure of up
to $4,400 for engineering studies in preparation
for a warrant article to build a shelter, purchase
a trailer and compactor for the purpose of
increasing the haul capacity of recycled material.
Selectman Doug Viger seconded for discussion
and said he supported the proposal, but had a
problem with authorizing an over expenditure of
the budget.
Spencer commented she was sympathetic to
conservative finances and not overexpending a
budget if at all possible; however, she also felt
sewage and the transfer station were the areas the
town could least afford to have issues. Although
she wasnt in favor of overrunning budgets, she
supported the proposal.
McDevitt was in favor of the proposal if funds
were available. He questioned if they should
review again in October when they reviewed the
budgets. The motion failed 2-3-0 with Lynde and
Spencer voting in favor.
After further discussion about budget deadlines
and budget reviews, selectmen agreed to walk the
site and to discuss this proposal again at a future
meeting.
Lawsuit
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the lawsuit, an informational forum is scheduled at the

New Hampshire Municipal Association in Concord on
Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. This meeting is not open to
the public, however. Its intended to be a fact-finding
mission, State Representative David Bates said. Bates has
been instrumental in putting forth legislation that would
remove the cap placed on adequacy aid. The State of
New Hampshire must provide an adequate education to
every child, Bates said. Options to be discussed at the
upcoming meeting include taking legal action against the
state to have the cap removed moving forward, as well as
attempting to recoup the millions of dollars not received in
the past five years.
The Windham School Board will be sending
administrative personnel to the Aug. 25 forum and will
also be consulting the school district attorney about the
advisability of him attending, as well. I hope we do sue
the state, resident Bob Coole said. This is not just some
drop in the bucket. The State of New Hampshire needs
a wakeup call. This is for the kids!
and will replace the stage in the cafeteria with a larger

auditorium where the current art room is. All the
classrooms are being renovated as well. The entire
project and landscaping is on schedule to be completed
in the fall of 2016 for the start of the school year. Dr.
Mohr is planning to have a dedication ceremony at that
time. Bonnette, Page & Stone, the Laconia, N.H.-based
contractors working for Pelham, have done a great job so
far, and thanks to the immense support of Pelham School
District Superintendent Amanda Lecaroz, Dr. Mohr, and
the school board, the new addition is something that
Pelham residents can be proud of.
It is so bright and cheery; it is going to be an amazing
environment for learning. It was such a group effort,
and Im absolutely ecstatic. Im just really happy for this
community. Its been 15 years in the making and they are
going to be so proud walking into the building and seeing
it finished, said school board member Debbie Ryan.
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Kathryn A. Warner, 48, of Derry, died Aug.

12, 2015, at the Community Hospice House
in Merrimack. Kathryn grew up in Windham
and graduated from Pinkerton Academy in
Derry. She was a headhunter with Aardvark
Systems and Programming Inc. in Boston,
Mass., for many years. She also previously
worked as a healthcare provider at Caring
with the Heart in Salem. Kathryn enjoyed
gardening and home decorating. She loved
the beach and she was especially fond of
Old Orchard Beach in Maine.
Kathryn is survived by her mother, Anita
(Robitaille) Gove of Windham; her father, Diehl Warner of Westfield,
Mass.; her life partner, Joseph Gallagher of Derry; her sister, Anna
Turchi of Windham; her twin sister, Carolyn Warner of Windham;
two nephews, one niece and many cousins.
A funeral service was held Aug. 16 at the Douglas & Johnson
Funeral Home, 214 Main St. in Salem.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the
obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
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3:48 p.m. Medical assistance, Bridge Street.
Tuesday, August 11: 11:44 a.m. Fire alarm activation, Bridge Street.
4:45 p.m. Medical aid, Dogwood Circle. 8:18 p.m. investigate
possible illegal burn, Jericho Road, permitted burn located, no issues
found. 9:25 p.m. HazMat investigation, Westview Terrace.
Wednesday, August 12: 11:24 a.m. Medical call, Tallant Road. 1:15
p.m. CO detector activation, Jeremy Hill Road. 4:27 p.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Bridge Street at Orchard Lane.
Thursday, August 13: 5:20 a.m. Medical emergency, Highland
Avenue. 8:54 a.m. CO detector activation, Turtle Crossing Road.
1:32 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 2:28 p.m. Medical
emergency, Burns Road. 5:57 p.m. Odor investigation, medical aid,
Pulpit Rock Road.
Friday, August 14: 10:07 a.m. Fire alarm activation, Frontier
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Saturday, August 15: 3:34 a.m. Medical emergency, Hillcrest Lane.
1:16 p.m. Medical emergency, Terrace Circle. 1:47 p.m. Walk in
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Enterprise Bank to Open Second Nashua Location

submitted by Enterprise Bank
New Hampshire Community Banking Director
Peter Rayno and Chief Executive Officer Jack
Clancy are pleased to announce Enterprise Banks
plans to open a second Nashua branch at 493495 Amherst St., with an anticipated opening in
the spring of 2016.
While building plans are still in the design
stages, the new state-of-the art banking facility will
feature drive-up windows; a community meeting
room; commercial lending, cash management
and wealth management services; and the latest
banking technology. The Amherst Street location
will represent the banks sixth in New Hampshire,
including Hudson, Derry, Pelham, Salem, and

downtown Nashua at 88 Main St.
We are so pleased with the warm reception
that we have received since first coming to
Greater Nashua in 2011 with the opening of
our Hudson branch and then two years ago with
the opening of our first Nashua Branch on Main
Street, Rayno commented. We have consistently
heard from individual clients, as well as business
owners, that Nashua values a strong community
focused commercial bank. Each day, more and
more Nashua businesses, non-profit organizations,
and residents have come to count on Enterprise
Bank as their bank of choice. The outstanding
branch and lending team that we have assembled

in Hudson and Nashua Main Street, as well as the
professionals that will staff our Nashua Amherst
Street location, will continue to meet and exceed
the needs of our individual, business, municipal
and not-for-profit clients with the highest level of
service and dedication.
Enterprise Bank CEO Jack Clancy stated,
Enterprise Bank remains true to its founding
vision of an independent community bank.
Enterprise Bank is proud of the success of those
individuals, non-profit organizations, businesses,
and communities that we enthusiastically serve.
Enterprise Banks Board of Directors includes
John Koutsos, owner of Alecs Shoe Store,

and Mary Jane King, President of Conway
Management. The Greater Nashua team is led by
Peter Rayno and many long-time Greater Nashua
area bankers, including Mike Fox, Lori Piper,
Deborah Novotny, John Phelan, Alvin Oasan,
Brenda McDougald, Kathy Warren, and Nick
Russo.
Rayno continued, We are very proud that
Enterprise Bank was named the Small Business
Association 504 Lender of the Year by the SBA
New Hampshire District Office, as well as being
named number 6 in large companies in the 2014
Boston Globes Top Places to Work survey.
Windham Joins Regional Electricity Consortium

by Barbara OBrien
On Aug. 10, Windham Selectmen voted unanimously (5 to 0) to
join the Regional Electricity Consortium, thereby bringing several
area communities and school districts together to combine their
purchasing power for electricity.
The concept came about due to the efforts of Town Administrator
David Sullivan, Selectmens Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and
members of the Local Energy Commission; working in conjunction
with the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission.
Other entities involved thus far in the Regional Electricity
Consortium are Londonderry and Derry (both towns and school
districts), the Windham School District, and the towns of Auburn,
Weare and Chester.

Last year, Windham solicited bids from energy suppliers to
provide the town with approximately 700,000 kilowatts of power,
Sullivan noted. By combining the electricity needs of several towns
and school districts, the consortium will be able to solicit bids of
approximately 15 million kilowatts of electricity usage. Based on
the significant increase in volume, we are confident that the cost will
be far better, than if we were to bid it by ourselves, Sullivan said.
Local Energy Committee member Matt Rounds has offered
to conduct the bidding process at no cost to the town or the
consortium. Its a great initiative, Sullivan said. Bids will
be solicited on 20 percent, 50 percent and 100 percent green
electricity. This past year, town officials opted to go with 100

percent green energy in selecting their electricity supplier. It is
anticipated that bids will be solicited in September.
Electricity is a very volatile commodity right now, Sullivan
commented, adding that no town or school district is required to
accept the price procured by the consortium.
This is really a fantastic opportunity, Selectmens Vice-Chairman
Desilets said. This is how electricity should be purchased.
Chairman Al Letizio, Jr. added, The committee members have
done a fantastic job.
And the Name is ... Enterprise Drive

by Barbara OBrien
The naming of the section of Route 111 in
Windham that stretches from Wall Street to
Castleton has a new name and its not the one
supported by the majority of people who own
property along that stretch of road.
Renaming that section of Route 111, once
part of Indian Rock Road, came about due to
the ongoing reconstruction of Route 93 and Exit
3. For that portion to remain known as Indian
Rock Road would lead to three disjointed sections
with the same name and could, therefore, cause
confusion for emergency responders.
Selectmens Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., who owns
commercial property across from Castleton, met
with other land owners last month and, of those
who expressed an opinion, the majority wanted
the road name changed to Independence Drive.

Selectmen decided, however, that they wanted
to conduct a public hearing on the issue before
reaching a decision. The hearing was held during
the boards meeting on Aug. 10.
There are 11 parcels situated along this stretch
of roadway; five are owned by the State of
New Hampshire, while nine are designated as
commercial and two are residential properties.
Resident Bob Coole, who does not live in that
area, said he would like to see this stretch remain
Indian Rock Road, since it is actually the site of
the towns historic Indian Rock. Coole said he
believes that changing addresses could wind up
being very costly to people who own property
between Wall Street and Castleton. Name the
new section of Route 111 something else, Coole
suggested.
Resident Frank Farmer, who is a member of
Windhams Historic District Commission, said,
simply, Its a conundrum! Farmer said he fully
understands the need to rename this portion
of the road, but regrets the loss of its historic
significance.
Long-time resident Barbara Coish also spoke
of the importance of maintaining some historical
significance in selecting a new name for this
section of road. How about Rural Oasis Road?
Coish asked. Rural Oasis is the name of a book
detailing the history of the Town of Windham.
We need to look at this issue through the
lens of what it is, Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets,
who participated in the meeting via phone,
commented, noting the largely commercial district
that is located along this stretch of roadway. I

support Enterprise Drive, Desilets stated.
A motion by Selectman Bruce Breton to name
the road Independence Drive failed to receive
a second. A motion by Vice-Chairman Joel
Desilets, to name the former portion of Indian
Rock Road Enterprise Drive, passed by a vote
of 3 to 1. Letizio abstained from voting as he
owns property along this route. Selectmen Joel
Desilets, Bruce Breton and Ross McLeod voted
in favor of Enterprise Drive and Selectman
Roger Hohenberger voted against the name.
Hohenberger was not happy that the State
Department of Transportation had set a deadline
by which a new name was to be selected.
Real Estate Service Chosen for Sale of Town Land

by Barbara OBrien
When town officials in Windham solicited bids for real estate
services to assist with the sale of several pieces of vacant townowned land, they only received one response. Town Administrator
David Sullivan said he had sent out nine requests for bids to local
real estate vendors.
On Aug. 10, after a public interview of the sole real estate broker
who responded, selectmen voted 3 to 2 to award the contract to
Daniel Rosa of Platinum Realty Group of New England, located on
Amherst Street in Nashua. Voting in favor were Chairman Al Letizio,
Jr. and Selectmen Bruce Breton and Ross McLeod. Opposed to the
motion were Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Roger Hohenberger.
Rosa is a former Windham resident and also previously worked
nine years for RE/MAX Reality in Windham. He is the owner and
principal broker for Platinum Realty of New England. He is licensed
to handle properties in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

As a realtor for over 17 years, I would also handle all negotiations
in accordance to the Realtor Code of Ethics, while maintaining a
100 percent fiduciary duty to the Town of Windham as my client,
Rosa said. I feel I can satisfy the board of selectmen, the Town of
Windham and the citizens of Windham with our attention to detail
and quality of work ethic that we would provide, Rosa continued.
There are currently five agents that work for Platinum Realty Group
of New England. I would negotiate the highest deal possible for the
town, Rosa told selectmen.
The bid submitted by Platinum Realty Group requires a 12-month
listing period with a six-percent commission rate per sales price, per
parcel. Hohenberger said he feels that the six percent realtor fee is
too high and asked if Rosa was willing to take a cut. Rosa explained
that theres a lot of effort involved in selling vacant parcels of land,
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Vice-Chairman Desilets, who participated in the Aug. 10 session
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real estate firm and preferred putting the job out to bid a second
time. Selectman Breton said it would be unfair to put the proposal
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Windham Wildcats 12U Softball Gets Sportsmanship Award
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It certainly was a wet eight days in Alachua, Fla., for the Babe
Ruth World Series, but that didnt dampen the spirits of the
Windham Wildcats 12U softball team. Facing numerous rain delays,
cancellations and field location changes; the girls played some great
softball against very talented teams from Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana
and Kansas. The event kicked off with opening ceremonies for the
61 teams across four age groups. Close to 1,000 softball players
and coaches entered the stadium, full of cheering crowds, proudly
carrying their team banners. The opening celebration concluded
with a fantastic fireworks show.
Over the next five days, the girls played seven softball games.
While playing fewer games than expected due to the weather, each
game allowed the girls to showcase their hard work and

talent. Leading the team in hitting were Melina Fedele
(.600) and Olivia Manchester (.500). Bats exploded with
homeruns from Larissa Piessens, Melina Fedele and Lauren Brooks
(grand slam). Peyton Gravell led the team with five runs scored.
Grace Gilbert and Evelyn Collins provided strong defensive support
out on the field. Makayla Panich, Katie Boermeester and Melina
Fedele held tough in the heat behind the plate. Abby Bedient (two
wins), Kerrin Fitzgerald, Jasmine Moskowitz and Morgan Gravell
proved their pitching strength on the mound. Kasey Fitzgerald, bat
girl (8U Wildcat) for the first four games, got called up to the big
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by the commissioners and umpires at the conclusion of the event.
What a great testament to the coaches, girls and Windham Wildcats
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Every parent who puts a child into any sport has the same
concern: will my child be safe? A big fear of many adults these
days centers on the growing problem of head injuries, specifically
concussions.
The Pelham Razorbacks youth football organization, which
was founded in 1972, has put in place many procedures to
help prevent concussions and alleviate parents fears. Some of
these safety measures include improved custom-fitted helmets
with padding, practice beanies that absorb the shock, and more
thorough, across-the-board teaching instruction.
New safety precautions, along with values of teamwork, respect
and sportsmanship, are the main goals of the Razorbacks. This
seasons 160 Pelham Razorback football players, who range in age
from 7 through 14, are finishing up their summer workouts and
about to begin the regular season on Aug. 23 against the Hudson
Bears.
As for this move toward increased safety, it is the overall
awareness among parents and coaches that can make the biggest
difference, according to Lou Longo. It comes down to awareness
and prevention articulates Longo, a Pelham resident, a former
coach, and now president of the Razorbacks. Being aware of
proper tackling and knowing what to look for if a concussion is
suspected is the best thing a parent can do as he did it for both of
his children who played as Razorbacks. The baseline concussion
testing now being used by the Pelham Razorbacks is another safety
measure done regularly on each player so that a comparison can

be made if a concussion is suspected.
An important prevention technique taught by the Razorbacks
up to the NFL professional level is the heads up tackling method.
Educating the players, coaches, and fans of the game on this
procedure is an essential step in the process of prevention. This
approach to tackling has helped significantly as a players head
and chin lead away from contact preventing head injuries and
specifically concussions.
As a member of the American Youth Football system, the
Razorbacks program has implemented the Heads Up tackling
formula used nationally throughout all levels of football.
According to the American Youth Football website, as of 2014,
coaches are now required to complete the Heads up Online
Concussion Training. Longo reiterated the importance of safety
and that each team has a first aid-certified person on the sidelines.
Anyone who is a head coach, an assistant or a student assistant
must take the course.
According to Longo, most concussions and head injuries happen
in practice, usually due to poor coaching or improper technique.
His feeling is that concussions should not happen if you play the
game the right way. Of course, he understands that its up to
the parent as to whether to permit your child to play and its your
call. As with any contact sport, Longo recognizes that there are
always safety risks involved. For more information on the Pelham
Razorbacks, visit Pelhamrazorbacks.com.
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sports writer, Jaguars Baseball Squad Honored Following
Championship Season, that was based on facts that should
not have been used for that story.
The phenomenon of social media, while a great way to
disseminate information, cannot always be trusted to be
correct. One team member in jest had posted that he had
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