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Alvirne Hills House Trees

Removed due to Decay
Staff photo by Laurie Jasper
by Laurie Jasper
maple trees and
A question on
the addition of
the minds of many
light posts along
in Hudson last
the driveway. The
week, Why were
trustees, Hudson
the trees taken
School District
down at Alvirne
and Hudson
Hills House?
Historical Society
The decision
are working
to remove the
together to
trees was not
ensure the end
made lightly. The
result enhances
trees suffered
the character
greatly from storm
of Alvirne Hills
damage during this
House, which is
past years rough
on the National
winter. The trees
Register of
were not in very
Historic Places.
good shape, there
The Alvirne
was a lot of trunk
Hills House and
rot and decay and
surrounding
signs of crown
property are
dieback, said Tim
owned by the
Marshall, owner of
Hudson School
Hudsons Atomic
District. The
Tree Service,
district and the
which completed
Alvirne Trustees,
the tree removal.
who administer
Atomic Tree Service is hard at work.
Recently, the
the trust left to the
Alvirne Trustees
town by Dr. Alfred
voted to set aside money for Alvirne Hills House
K. Hills and his successors, oversee the properties.
property, and a portion of that money will be used
Dr. Hills and his second wife, Ida Virginia, built
for removal of the trees, the planting of new sugar
their Victorian summer home on Hills family land
in 1890, and he named the house Alvirne by
combining their names. Dr. Hills died in 1920
and bequeathed to the town money to build a
vocational school. His third wife, Jessie Norwell
Hills, helped to make his wishes a reality, and
Alvirne High School was built in 1950. Jessie died
in 1963, and Alvirne Hills House was left vacant
and even vandalized. At that point, the school
district talked of tearing the house down. The
Hudson Historical Society formed in 1966 and has
been a tenant of the house since then, preserving
a museum of Hudson history and maintaining the
home.
As shown in the old photos from 1890 provided
by the society, the trees were not part of the
original landscape of the property when the home
was first built. A careful look shows there once was
Photo taken in 1890 from
a stone wall along what is now Route 102, with
the driveway of Hills House.
continued to page 11- Tree Removal
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Staff photo by Len Lathrop
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see page 9
In the Executive Courtyard are Madison Cacan, Nick Covert, Jillian Kohn, Riley Grant, Hannah Cote, Zach Perault.
Courtesy of Hudson Historical Society
Bravo Zulu
Photos by Maureen Gillum
Hudson Eagle Scout is Naval Academy Bound
The Cunniff family attend Franks Eagle Court of Honor; from left are Tim, Hope, Frank and Stacy Cunniff.
by Maureen Gillum
Francis X. Cunniff was celebrated on May 17 at
the VFW hall as the newest and 48th Eagle Scout
of Hudsons Boy Scout Troop 20. However, this
remarkable Alvirne senior is also far more than
just a BSA Eagle Scout.
In addition, Frank is a 12-season athlete, serving
as team captain for cross country, swimming and
lacrosse. He is also deputy commander of AHS
AF JROTC and treasurer of both the National
Honor Society and the AHS Class of 2015, as
well as a member of the National Spanish and
Technical Honor societies. Frank also serves as
the student liaison to the Hudson School Board.
On a personal level, hes a congenial, handsome,
curiously bright young man with an infectious
grin. Earnest and enthusiastic, Frank is a kid who
is hard not to like.
Perhaps most notably, with a trifecta of
nominations (from Jeanne Shaheen, Kelly Ayotte
and Annie Kuster), Frank is the first Alvirne student
to be accepted to the prestigious United States
Naval Academy in memory, if ever, which he starts
on July 1. Upon his USNA graduation, Frank will
serve five years of active service in the United
States Marine Corp.
Former Troop 20 Scoutmaster Bill Zaharchuk
flew in from Chicago to serve as Master of
Ceremonies for Franks Eagle Court of Honor.
On national average, about one out of 100 Tiger
Cub Scouts ever make it to the rank of Eagle,
Mr. Z announced, Troop 20 exceeds those odds

by more than 10 times, thanks to our quality of
leadership and dedicated parents.
Franks eagle project, which was all about
mentoring younger scouts and leadership
development, was installing agility equipment for
the dog park in Benson Park. Franks Troop 20
Eagle Adviser, Joe Undercofler, outlined the many
key steps of Franks 18-month project including
planning meetings, Eagle board approval, a
successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser, many trips
to Home Depot, and lots of building sessions.
The exciting project culmination was the intense
single-installation day on August 10, 2014, when
Frank led his 20-person Scout crew to dig holes
and install the five dog agility pieces a see-saw,
weave poles, tire jump, hurdles and a ramp.
The new dog park agility equipment has been
very well received, not only by many dogs and
owners, Undercofler proudly shared, but also by
the adjacent senior spectators at the North Barn
who are often amused watching people attempt
the ramp in hopes their dogs will follow.
In addition to the many letters of
accommodation, pins, and badges, several close
friends, including Tim Campbell, and special
guests, spoke to honor Frank, and jibe him, mostly
about his camping and pyrotechnics mishaps.
In a poignant moment, Colonel William Thomas
spoke of Franks leadership qualities demonstrated
as deputy commander at Alvirnes Air Force Junior
ROTC program and the trials he faced at his own

alma mater, the U.S. Air Force Academy 29 years
ago. The path youve chosen to become a 2nd
lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp - isnt an easy
one, Thomas stated, but anything worth doing
is a challenge. In a touching conclusion, the
colonel gave Frank his own hard-earned 2nd Lt
Bar to help keep his eye on the prize at USNA.
Franks guidance counselor at Alvirne High
School, James Brown, shared he was grateful
for the opportunity to work with Frank. He
spoke of the intense application process Frank
persistently and calmly hurdled for entrance into
the Naval Academy, which has stiff requirements
and a daunting 7 percent acceptance rate. Brown
called Frank one of the most intelligent, mature,
capable and focused young men hed ever met.
Its been my great honor and lots of fun to go
through the Scout ranks with Frank, fellow Eagle
Scout and AHS Senior Dylan Quinn earnestly
expressed. There just isnt anyone else like
Frank.
In his rebuttal, Frank spoke briefly with his wide
and ready smile. He modestly thanked everyone

in Troop 20 for the opportunity to succeed,
lead and go camping. He also extended his
appreciation to the many people both in and
out of Scouts that helped me get to where I am
today. He thanked his family, his scoutmasters
and especially his Eagle Adviser, Mr. U (Joe
Undercofler), for all his hard work and patience.
Franks parents, Tim and Stacy Cunniff, simply
professed they were extremely happy and
proud, and also credited their daughter, Hope, as
being instrumental in her brothers success.
Frank is a phenomenal, dedicated and hardworking young man, Troop 20 Scoutmaster
Steve Quinn heartily concluded. Hes been such
a pleasure for us and, for sure, hes going to go
places.
To borrow a naval phrase, meaning well done,
Bravo Zulu and congratulations to Frank and his
family on earning the BSA rank of Eagle. Living
the Scout law and oath will no doubt serve him
well at the USNA Yard in Annapolis, Md., and
well beyond.
From left: Steve Quinn, Joe Undercofler, Zoey (dog), Frank and Tim Cunniff at the completion of Franks Eagle project
agility equipment for the dog park at Benson Park.
2 - May 22, 2015 | Hudson - Litchfield News
Veterans Organizations Get a

Helping Hand from Cadets
North Shore Medical Center recently honored six of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding
service and clinical excellence. The BCEA is given in honor of Eleanor Broadhead, who endowed
the Broadhead Program for Excellence in Nursing in 1995, in memory of her sister, Elizabeth, who
volunteered as a nurse during World War II. Recipients are recognized for achievements in clinical nurse
practice, professional development and promotion of NSMCs patient care mission. The NSMC Nursing
Leadership Award was presented to Robert Ferdinand, B.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.I., nurse director, Salem
Hospital. Ferdinand resides in Hudson.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced that Brittney Lambert of Hudson as a Charles O.
Thompson Scholars for the 2014-15 academic year. Brittney is a first-year student majoring in biology.
Michael Harte of Litchfield graduated from Colby-Sawyer College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Media Studies on Saturday, May 9, 2015.
Abigail Houlne of Hudson graduated magna cum laude from Colby-Sawyer College on May 9.
Houlne, a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Nursing. Prior to graduation, Houlne was recognized at the annual Scholars and Leaders Award
Ceremony as a member of the Colby-Sawyer Honor Society for Nursing.
Duke University has selected nine high school graduates, including two international students, to
receive University Scholarships that fund four years of undergraduate education at Duke. The University
Scholars Program was established in 1998 with a gift from Duke alumna Melinda French Gates and her
husband Bill Gates, through the William H. Gates Foundation. The program is designed to stimulate an
interdisciplinary, intergenerational community of scholars capable of exploring new academic horizons.
The students selected represent a wide range of personal backgrounds and intellectual interests. All share
a passion for original research, collaborative thinking and innovative scholarship. Each scholarships total
value over four years is estimated to be more than $250,000. The award covers full tuition, room, board
and all mandatory fees.
This years recipients include Aleah Ashley Peffer of Hudson, a graduate of Alvirne High School and
daughter of Anne and Robert Peffer.
Students Named to Colby-Sawyer College spring Deans List include Amanda Pierpont and Abigail
Houlne of Hudson and Lauryn Kmon of Litchfield.
Lauren Weber of Hudson qualified for the spring Deans List at Belmont University.
Bryant University held its 152nd Commencement on May 16. Among the graduates was Brooke Lee
Prochniak of Hudson who was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting.
The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement
Ceremony held, May 16 in Durham. Students who received the honor of, summa cum laude graduated
with a GPA of 3.7-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of
3.50-3.69; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.2-3.49.
Hudson residents include Addison Nute, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in Computer
Engineering, magna cum laude; Alexandra Malagodi, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Marketing; Alexandra Catalano, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary
Sciences, summa cum laude; Alexandra Soucy, Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, summa
cum laude; Alisa Monchamp, Master of Social Work in Social Work; Andrew Schwartz, Associate of
Applied Science in Applied Business Management; Brian Cocozziello, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration: Finance; Daniel White, Master of Science in Civil Engineering; Douglas MacIntosh,
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Erica Prince, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa
cum laude; Garrett Ducey, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing; Jason Sullivan,
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Kevin Vaccaro, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,
summa cum laude; Krista Houtenbrink, Associate of Applied Science in Horticultural Technology,
honors; Lauren Kraemer, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, cum laude; Megan Ferentino,
Associate of Applied Science in Applied Animal Science, honors; Monica Brown, Bachelor of Science in
Biology; Nicholas Bunker, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude; Nicole Gager, Bachelor of Science
in Computer Science; Nicole Blake, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing cum
laude; Phoebe Dunn, Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; Ryan Houle, Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Engineering, cum laude; Samuel Luszcz, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Sarah Condon,
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, magna cum laude; Shannen Miller, Bachelor of Science in
Ecosystems; Stephanie Stone, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude; Stephanie Genest,
Master of Social Work in Social Work; Stephanie Roberts, Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Susan
Fournier, Bachelor of Science in Communication in Science and Disorders, magna cum laude; Zachary
Ducey, Associate of Applied Science in Applied Business Management; John Skribiski, Bachelor of
Science in Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary Sciences.
Litchfield residents include Alex LeBoeuf, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Cameron
Bellisle, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Cameron Prolman, Bachelor of Science in Community
and Environmental Planning; Emily Clemons, Bachelor of Science in AM: Fluid Dynamics, summa cum
laude; Erick Ruuttila, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; Jacob Goldstein, Bachelor of Arts in History,
cum laude; Jamie Shepard, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management; John Aniskovich, Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration: Management; Kyle Quigley, Bachelor of Science in Sustainable
Agriculture and Food Systems, cum laude; Lisa Doyle, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Mari Doyle,
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; Mark Taddonio, Bachelor of Music in Bachelor of Music: Education,
cum laude; Matthew Ferdinand, Bachelor of Arts in English: Teaching, magna cum laude; Matthew
Roberge, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; Samantha Baril, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration: Marketing, cum laude; Sera Stackpole, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Accounting, magna cum laude; Thomas Flynn, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Accounting, cum laude; Timothy Beauregard, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, cum
laude.
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Columbian Squires from St. Francis

Parish Collect for Project Play
submitted by
Jay Malette
HOBY (Hugh
OBrian Youth) is a youth
leadership program
inspired by the late
screen, TV, and theater
actor Hugh OBrian (aka
Wyatt Earp). HOBYs
mission is to inspire
and develop youth to
dedicate themselves to
leadership, service, and
innovation.
Project Play is
an inspired project of
three local high school
students. In 2013,
as sophomores, after
attending a state-wide
Students with their collected donations, along with Bruce Nichols,
HOBY leadership
who oversees the parishs Columbian Squires Circle
program, they were
challenged to develop
their own service program. Now, as seniors, Project Play to date has produced a huge amount of
used sports equipment donated to local and international need locations. For more information, visit
www.hoby.org.
Courtesy photo
Accolades
submitted by Michael J. Dubeau, SMSgt, USAF (Ret), Alvirne High School AF JROTC
Over Mothers Day weekend, several Alvirne High School Air Force JROTC cadets volunteered to
assist two
local veterans
organizations.
On Friday, May
8, ten cadets
presented the
colors during
the opening
ceremonies
for VFW Post
5791s annual
Loyalty Day
Ceremony. On
Saturday, May
9, 20 cadets
worked side
Courtesy photo
by side with
members of
the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 48 and the VFW Mens Auxiliary 5791 cleaning up brush and
raking leaves at both American Legion Post 48 and VFW Hudson Memorial Post 5791. With the aging
membership of these organizations it is great to have these cadets volunteer their time to help the local
veterans and their families maintain their respective posts.
Litchfield Police Log

Wednesday, May 6: 12:21 a.m. Residential
lockout, Woodburn Road. 1:04 p.m. Suspicious
vehicle, Page Road. 4:29 p.m. Disabled motor
vehicle, Albuquerque Avenue. 5:49 p.m.
Criminal threatening, Marc Lane.
Thursday, May 7: 1:59 a.m. Christina Fournier,
21, Hudson, was arrested for Aggravated Driving
While Intoxicated and Possession of Drugs. 1:03
p.m. Fire, Bradford Drive. 3:00 p.m. Reckless
operation, Albuquerque Avenue. 10:16 p.m.
Suspicious vehicle Midway Avenue.
Friday, May 8: 9:04 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle,
Derry Road. 10:19 a.m. Alarm activation,
Garden Drive. 2:47 p.m. Welfare check, Liberty
Way. 4:48 p.m. Ryan Kenney, 34, Hudson, was
arrested for Driving After Suspension.
Saturday, May 9: 8:55 a.m. Heather Cavanaugh,
25, Manchester, was arrested for Driving
After Suspension, Driving with a Suspended
Registration, Felony Possession
of Drugs and Drivers License
Prohibitions. 11:07 a.m. Motor
vehicle complaint, Pinecrest Road. 4:10 p.m.

Unwanted persons, Route 3A. 4:36 p.m. Alarm
activation, Woodhawk Way. 8:37 p.m. Alarm
activation, Martin Lane. 11:02 p.m. Suspicious
person, Woodhawk Way.
Sunday, May 10: 12:57 p.m. Alarm activation,
Chatfield Drive. 3:49 p.m. Alarm activation,
Perry Court. 7:40 p.m. Residential fire, Mike
Lane. 8:21 p.m. Unwanted persons, Route 3A.
9:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Route 3A.
Monday, May 11: 5:00 a.m. Juvenile, 15,
Litchfield was arrested for Simple Assault. 7:29
a.m. Two car motor vehicle accident, Route
3A. 12:10 p.m. Criminal mischief to a mailbox,
Nesenkeag Drive. 12:23 p.m. Alarm activation,
Cummings Drive.
Tuesday, May 12: 11:19 a.m. Paperwork served,
Garden Drive. 12:19 p.m. Alarm activation,
Woodhawk Way. 1:34 p.m. Suspicious activity,
Page Road. 2:00 p.m. Suspicious vehicle,
Albuquerque Avenue. 10:05 p.m. Suspicious
vehicle, Hillcrest Road.
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Making the World a Better Place
Courtesy photos
Hudson Daisy Troop Cleans up Dr. H. O. Smith

submitted by
Debbie Johnson
As part of their service
project for their Make
The World A Better Place
petal, Daisy Troop 12070
spent the afternoon
cleaning up the grounds
at Dr. H. O. Smith School.
With the help of the
janitorial staff and Vice
Principal Sandie Johnstone,
the girls were able to pick
up eight bags of garbage
left over from this past
winter.
For more information
contact Debbie Johnson,
troop leader, at (201) 2048773 or deb.m.johnson@
gmail.com.
Remember Hudson When ...

Barretts Hill Road and Greeley Street c. 1908
submitted by Ruth Parker
In this c. 1908 postcard we are on
Barretts Hill Road looking west and down
onto Greeley Street, which runs horizontal
in the picture. At this intersection a left
turn onto Greeley takes you to Hudson
Center; with a right turn you are headed
toward Old Derry Road. Straight ahead
you are looking at what is now 68
Greeley Street.
In the center of the intersection notice
the grassy triangular piece. This is called
a heater piece. This peculiar shape
is formed from the flow of traffic; by
continually going left, right, or straight this
part of the intersection receives little or no
traffic. It is given the name heater piece
as the resulting shape resembles that of
a flat iron. At the time of this photo the
house shown here belonged to the estate
and family of David Glover. Photo from
the Historical Society Collection.
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor
About your Suffering from

Parental Apathy Editorial
After reading the above editorial, a thought came to
mind on a larger issue of Apathy, in a much larger
context of our society in general and our collective
point of view about government. My Opinion Offering
on this general topic relates also to a Thumbs Down last
week from a writer who referred to when our country,
our government, our military invaded Iraq, because
we were told, we were lead to believe that they had
Weapons of Mass Destruction. That thumbs writer
then posed the question of why didnt we just leave
Iraq after we discovered there were no Weapons of Mass
Destruction? I replied in my Thumbs, Knees, Toes,
and Elbows Up, that He got it, I got it, and we should
meet.
We as a society, as the citizens of this country have
done nothing to rectify the fact that we had government
leaders who mislead or completely lied to US about
Iraq having WMDs; it is an example of the collective
apathy of most everyone in this country, to the death of
thousands of innocent Iraqi men, women, and children.
I believe that to most people, their reading about the
above factual events, to them was simply like turning
from one page to the next in the newspaper; that
nothing registers anymore as being important enough to
take a stand for anything.
Its the very same kind of apathy that weve seen with
the factual events of the recent financial crisis caused
by the major giant banks and financial institutions, the
mega-wealthy, resulting in the huge financial disaster of
thousands of people losing their jobs and their homes.
This is an actual event that hit them directly, with
such devastating effects, yet their apathy is the reason
that our federal government has not prosecuted and
imprisoned any of those known to have caused so much
destruction to so many individuals and businesses.
These mega-wealthy criminals simply pay the fines or
judgments against them from their liability insurance
funds and continue to do the very same evil kind of
business; but theres very little citizen outrage. This
apathy is the cancer that is allowing the mega-wealthy
to buy their candidates of choice, who do their bidding

and not the bidding of every single citizen, theres no
more One Man (person) One Vote but nobody cares
enough to show their outrage; they simply dont vote.
How much apathy does it take to completely destroy a
society, from Washington, DC, right down to Hudson,
NH? Gross apathy is our enemy! Nobody gives a
damn!
[Im not really sure that youll want to print this
Opinion Offering and perhaps if you dont, that, too,
will be an example of apathy].
Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson
Taking a Look at Education

in Hudson
I have been concerned with the recent flurry of
Thumbs Down comments related to the educational
system in Hudson. There have been numerous
statements that are incorrect and unsubstantiated. Over
the next few weeks I will be presenting information to
you from reliable sources that may shed some light on
how things do work here in Hudson. After all, there
was a time when it was thought the world was flat and
that Earth was the center of the universe because that
was the information that was available. With accurate
information, you as citizens can make informed
decisions.
It is not my intent to present my opinion but from
time to time I may have to interject a comment or two.
These letters will address the law, the facts, and available
data.
Ill begin with the question; does the Hudson School
District lose money from the federal government based
on student performance on standardized testing? The
answer to the question is no. The funding from the
federal government is based on formulas specific to each
grant, mostly dependent on the number of students
served by the grant. None of the formulas are based on
standardized test scores.
The revenue page from our 2015-16 budget shows
reductions in some areas of revenue. There are some
funds that no longer exist or for which we no longer
qualify, including SINI Plan, Summer Summit,

SWIFT and Focused Monitoring. The reasons we
no longer qualify for these funds are not tied to low
performance on standardized tests. As a disclaimer, the
Focused Monitoring grant that no longer exists gave us
additional money to decrease the gap between special
needs students and those without special needs on
standardized testing.
The seven grants we will receive federal funds from
are listed below:
IDEA Grant funds provided to offset the
cost of Special Education in grades K-12. The
students involved with these funds have specific
learning disabilities as identified by our school
district.
IDEA Preschool Grant funds provided to
offset Special Education costs in Preschool. We
are required to provide preschool opportunities
for students beginning at age 3 who have
identified learning disabilities. Students without
learning disabilities also attend the preschool at a
reasonable tuition cost; information on enrolling
in preschool is available by contacting the Early
Learning Center.
CTE Program Improvement funds provided
to help fund Career and Technical Education
programs. These funds are determined by the
number of students involved in Career and
Technical Education programs at AHS.
Electrical Apprenticeship a night school
program to train electricians and run at no cost to
the school district.
Title II Part A improve instructional practices.
These funds can be used for staff development
or in our case, hiring staff to lower class sizes in
mathematics.
TITLE III ESOL Grant funds to offset the
cost of educating students who come to us with
a primary language other than English. Specific
examples are those students who come to the
U.S. from another country speaking a language
other than English.
Title 1 Part A funds provided to assist
those students who are socio-economically
disadvantaged. The grant amount is determined

by the number of students who qualify for free
and reduced price school meals. Applications
are given to all students at the beginning of each
school year.
I will agree that like every other school district we
would like to improve our performance on standardized
testing but that is a letter for another week. I hope this
has been helpful.
Bryan K. Lane, Superintendent of Schools, Hudson
Troops Needed in Afghanistan

The Obama administration finally listened to our
military leaders, and they are now planning on leaving
9800 troops in Afghanistan through 2016 and probably
beyond. Originally they were going to draw down to
5500 troops.
The Taliban continues to pose a threat in Afghanistan
and ISIS could rear its ugly head. Our troops could be
needed to quash enemy attacks in the region.
Compared to our prior strength of 100,000 troops,
the U.S. troops remaining in Afghanistan might not
have the numerical strength to counter the Taliban
throughout the country, and we cannot count on the
Afghan Army to stand up to the Taliban. General Joe
Dunford, Commander of U.S. and NATO troops in
Afghanistan, stated Afghan troops will not be capable
to conduct meaningful operations in Afghanistan once
U.S. forces leave. We should keep the 9800 troops in
Afghanistan until the end of 2017 and then reevaluate
the situation. We need ongoing capabilities to conduct
special operations and surgical air and missile strikes to
support the troops.
The release of five top level Taliban terrorists from
Guantanamo will come back to haunt us when they
return to Afghanistan to continue their destabilizing
activities and attacks on our forces and Afghan citizens.
Our national security is partially dependent
on maintaining a significant military presence in
Afghanistan.
Donald A. Moskowitz, Londonderry
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Saturday, May 23 thru Tuesday, May 25

Aaron Cutler Memorial Library,
Litchfield - closed.
More information about Lions Camp Pride may be

found at our website: www.Camppride.nhlions.
org.
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Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day

Rodgers Memorial Library, Hudson closed
Hudson Town Hall - closed
Thursday, June 4
Household Hazardous Waste &
Electronics
Collection from 3 to 7 p.m.,
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Nashua Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium
Dr., Nashua for residents of Hudson
and Litchfield. $10 user fee per vehicle,
additional charges for quantities exceeding 10
gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges for
electronics recycling. For more information and a
complete list of accepted items, visit: http://www.
nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.
Litchfield will observe and honor its

veterans with a parade and a Program of
Remembrance. All wishing to participate in the
parade are asked to meet at the Middle School
at 9 a.m. The parade will step off at 10 a.m.,
moving north on the Charles Bancroft Highway
to the Historical Society Building. Individuals,
businesses, and especially our youth sports
teams and organizations are warmly encouraged
to join the parade. A program featuring the
Campbell High School Band and Chorus, and
commemorative remarks, noting especially the
taking of Fort Sumter in 1861, the end of the Civil
War in 1865, and the end of the Vietnam War in
1975 will immediately follow the conclusion of
the parade. The Historical Society will be open
to the public with a final exhibit of Civil War
artifacts.
Thursday, May 28
Unraveled Knitting & Stitching group
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meets every second and fourth Thursday
of the month at the Aaron Cutler Memorial
Library from 6 to 8 p.m. to stitch, swap
patterns, and socialize. All levels from beginner
to advanced are welcome. Even if you have never
picked up a needle our group members will help
you get started! Feel free to call the circulation
desk with questions at 424-4044.
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Saturday, May 30
Family Fun Day in Litchfield at Darrah
Pond at Roy Memorial Park from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. with lots of carnival games,
inflatables, raffles, great food and more.
Come for an hour or spend the day.
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Join by the Friends of Benson Park, Inc. for

an afternoon of fun in celebrating the Fifth
Anniversary of Benson Park from 1 to 4 p.m.
Games, face painting, Entertainment, raffles,
music and more! If you like to get involved,
contact John!@friendsofbensonpark.org or call
(978) 337-5333. (Rain date: Sun., May 31)
The NH Lions Camp Pride Board of Directors
will host its Fifth Annual Comedy Night to
benefit NH Lions Camp Pride, a summer camp
for individuals with special needs. Showtime is
at 8 p.m. at the White Birch Function Hall, 222
Central St., Hudson. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
and a delicious hot buffet dinner will be served
at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar, raffles and
lots of fun. Reserved tables for 8-10 people are
available. Tickets are $35 per person and may
be obtained by calling, Jeri at 883-8565, Marilyn
204-7251 or e-mail: Lionscamppride@yahoo.com.
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Author Visit: Hank Phillipi Ryan will be

speaking at the Rodgers Memorial Library at 7
p.m. Join this award winning mystery writer
and Channel 7 News investigative reporter for
an author talk and book signing. Shes won
32 EMMYs, 12 Edward R. Murrow awards and
dozens of other honors for her groundbreaking
journalism. A bestselling author of seven mystery
novels, Ryan has won multiple prestigious awards
for her crime fiction: five Agathas, the Anthony,
Daphne, Macavity, and for The Other Woman,
the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. National
reviews have called her a master at crafting
suspenseful mysteries and a superb and gifted
storyteller. This program is sponsored by The
Friends of the Library of Hudson.
Saturday, June 6
Litchfield Lions Third Annual Rubber
Ducky
Race at McQuesten Farm, Route
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3A. Many great prizes, including top
award of $500 cash. One-hundred
percent of profits are used for charities and
scholarships. Family-friendly event with food and
games from 11 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Ducks hit the
water at 3 oclock. Raffle tickets available onsite
or from any Litchfield Lion.
Rodgers Memorial Library How-to Festival.

Come to the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to
learn how to do something new. There will be
people throughout the library demonstrating 30plus skills for all ages. From featured speakers
to hands on experiences, there is something for
everyone, including kid friendly activities in the
Childrens Room. How-tos include: Playing
Guitar, Irish Step Dancing, Spinning Wool,
Planting Lilies, Home Safety, Protecting Yourself
From Identity Theft, Learning a Language From
Home, Making Beads and Beaded Jewelry, Making
Natural Cleaning Products, Quilting, Health Info,
Stamping, Scrapbooking, Banging a Bucket, How
Money Works and much, much more!
Cupcake Baking Contest. One of the fun
activities planned for the Rodgers Memorial
Librarys How-to-Festival today is a cupcake
contest. They are looking for people who are
willing to bake a batch of cupcakes for the festival
and have their cupcakes judged to see who wins
May
the prize for the cupcake champion. People

can also volunteer to bake cupcakes without
entering the contest if they choose. Bring a
printed recipe with your cupcakes. Register
for the contest at rmlnh.org/events or call or
stop by the library to sign up, 886-6030.
Sunday, June 7
Girl Scout Knotted Fleece Blanket
Community Day at Hudson Memorial
Middle School from 11:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Come and join Troop 10900 as
they work on their Silver Award Project making
knotted fleece lap blankets and knotted fleece
minis in memory of their fellow Girl Scout
Sister, McKenzie Lowe. All blankets made will
be donated to the pediatric oncology units at
Childrens Hospital Dartmouth and Dana Farber
Boston in McKenzies honor. The event is free and
open to the Hudson community. All materials will
be available - we ask that you bring along a pair
of fabric scissors to use as our supplies are limited.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited
- deadline June 1. To register send participant
names to jnangle@comcast.net.
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Wednesday, June 24
Comics In World History funded in
part by a grant from the New Hampshire
Humanities Council. Join us along with
award-winning New Hampshire cartoonist
Marek Bennett as he leads an interactive
discussion and presentation about the role of
comics throughout history. From Ancient Rome,
Medieval Europe, the Ancient Maya, Feudal &
Modern Japan, the US in the early 201th century,
and Nazi Germany during WWII. This even will
kick off our adult summer reading program and
will be held at the Aaron Cutler Library at 7 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Feel
free to call the circulation desk for more details at
424-4044.
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Wednesday, June 10
Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler library
in Litchfield. Every second Wednesday
of the month we show a popular, newly
released to DVD films. We start the move
at 7 p.m. and then stay after hours. Feel free to
call the circulation desk to find out what the latest
film will be at 424-4044.
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Thursday, June 11
Anne Todd Orthodontics in Hudson
will hold a fundraising event in
conjunction with Alexs Lemonade Stand
to benefit pediatric cancer. Dr. Todd will
be cutting her very long hair and donating it
as well. The event will take place at Dr. Todds
office, 49 Derry Rd., Hudson, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The office is currently holding a raffle to give a
lucky patient the opportunity to cut the pony
tail to be donated. The raffle is open to anyone
interested in donating hair to Pantene. Stylists will
be on hand to complete the haircuts.
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Wednesday, July 8
Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler library
in Litchfield. Every second Wednesday
of the month we show a popular, newly
released to DVD films. We start the move at
7 p.m. and then stay after hours. Feel free to call
the circulation desk to find out what the latest film
will be at 424-4044.
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Friday, June 12
The Eighth Annual Jeanie Barkley
Memorial Red Cross Blood Drive will
be held from 12 to 7 p.m. in the Hudson
Community Center, 12 Lions Ave. Join
us as we celebrate and honor our friend Jeanie
Barkley and donate our blood in her name. For
an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-733-2767.
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Thursday, July 23
Live Music on the Lawn of the Aaron
Cutler Library (rain location TBA). Join
us at 7 p.m. for a free live concert on the
library lawn as we enjoy the music of the
39th Army National Guard Band. Bring bug spray,
blankets and chairs to make yourself the most
comfy and then sit back and enjoy! Feel free to
call the circulation desk with additional questions
at 424-4044.
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Saturday, June 13
Hudson Memorial Post 5791 and its
Auxiliaries will be conducting its Annual
Flag Retirement Ceremony (weather
permitting) on at 9 a.m. at its post located
at 15 Bockes Rd. If you have a worn or faded US
Flag that you wish to have properly retired. Feel
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Parris Lee King

Parris Lee King, 53, of
Benson, North Carolina,
left us on May 12, 2015,
with her daughter, Erica
Locklear, and longtime
companion, Bobby
Locklear, by her side. She
had been battling cancer
for almost five years. Parris
was born March 2, 1962, in
Laconia, New Hampshire.
Parris was predeceased
by her grandparents,
Charles and Estelle King of
Ashland, New Hampshire;
her grandparents, Albert
and Alice McCormack of Holderness, New
Hampshire; and her brother, Tony King of Laconia,
New Hampshire.
Ms. King is survived by her parents, Gordon and
Mary (McCormack) King of Laconia; her brothers,
Duane King of Hudson, New Hampshire, Brooks
King of Laconia, and Shane King and his wife,
Natalie Wilson, of New York City, New York.
Also, her longtime companion of 24 years, Bobby
Locklear; and daughters, Amy Emery and partner
Liane Elias, Aleesha (Emery) Grimmett and spouse
Brian Grimmett, and Erica Locklear and significant
other Daniel Evans; her two grandchildren,
Landon Grimmett and Isabella Locklear; and
Biscuit, her lap dog.
Parris attended Alvirne High School before her
family moved to Iowa. She was a 1980 graduate
of Wilton Iowa High School. Upon graduation,
she served three years in the U.S. Navy, where she
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Jeffrey D. Kurtze
studied to be a nurse. She was stationed at the

former Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Navy Yard.
Upon leaving, she was a stay-at-home mom
for a couple of years to raise her children. She
had dedicated work service to the Short Stop
convenience store chain for over 25 years.
She was an active member of the Trinity Baptist
Church in Angier, North Carolina, under Pastor
Jim White.
Ms. Kings memorial service will be on
Saturday, May 23, at Trinity Baptist Church, 29
East Wray St., Angier. Guests are welcome to visit
with the family from 10 a.m. to noon before the
service at noon.
Her interests included crocheting, camping,
fitness and exercise, crafts, decorating Christmas
trees for various holidays, baking cakes and other
treats. Her father, Gordon King, was the former
news editor of the Hudson News in the 1970s.
Flowers can be donated in her honor to the
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Jeffrey D. Kurtze, a
longtime resident of
Nashua and Hudson,
passed away on May 15,
2015, at Southern New
Hampshire Medical Center.
He was 66 years old when
he lost his heroic battle
with heart disease and
cancer.
Mr. Kurtze grew up and
attended schools in Pelham, New York, where
he earned a full National Merit Scholarship.
This enabled him to study at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. There he earned his
bachelors, masters, and engineers degrees.
Upon graduation he began his career as an
electrical engineer, at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Later, he found great pleasure in joining the staff
at Apollo Computer and Avid Technology.
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His analytical mind, quick wit and generous

spirit made him a favorite teammate and opponent
in games. He also enjoyed flying his own plane
and earned his commercial pilots license. Friends
frequently asked him to use his melodic baritone
voice to sing at gatherings.
He is survived by his wife for 41 years,
Barbara Kurtze; his mother, Murielee Kurtze of
Austin, Texas, his brother, Dr. Douglas Kurtze of
Ardsmore, Pennsylvania; his sister, Sandra Dionne
of Austin; his nieces, Kerrie Herrera, Dawn Kurtze,
Tracie Kurtze, Karin Kurtze of Austin, and Jocelyn
Kurtze of Ardsmore; and his nephews, Eric Dionne
of Michigan and Benedict Kurtze of Ardsmore.
A simple service was held at the DumontSullivan Funeral Home at 50 Ferry St. in Hudson
on May 18 preceding interment at Edgewood
Cemetery in Nashua.
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Class Act Thespians Entertain with Disneys High School Musical
Assistant stage managers Courtney Langlais and Kess Partridge get the cake
that will be in Sharpays face during the performance.
Sharpay, portrayed by Isabelle Russell,

and the cake meet face to face.
Cassandra Shelley as Gabriella Montez and Andrew Kraemer as Troy

Bolton find they can make music together as Act One comes to a close.
Corinne Prestia as Kelsi Nielsen is on the keyboard behind them.
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Nathan Gregoire as Ryan Evans with

Isabelle Russell as Sharpay Evans
Presidential Wannabes March through

Hudsons VFW Hall
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High School Musical, a 2006 American
teen/romantic comedy and the first installment
in the High School Musical trilogy, came to
life on the stage of the Steckevicz Gymnasium
over this past weekend, with more than 60
students and staff involved with the four
productions. Two teams of performers played
the lead roles in various performances; both
cast members are listed in the narrative, and all
the images come from the Sunday afternoon
showing.
Upon its release on Jan. 20, 2006, High
School Musical became the most successful
film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever
produced with a television sequel, High
School Musical 2, released in 2007 and the
feature film High School Musical 3: Senior
Year released to theaters in 2008.
High School Musical was Disney Channels
most watched film that year with 7.7 million
viewers in its premiere broadcast in the US.
With a plot described by the author and
numerous critics as a modern adaptation of
Romeo and Juliet, High School Musical is a
Caitlyn Lindsay and Jared Soucy
story about two high school juniors from rival
during one of the dance numbers
cliques basketball team captain Troy Bolton,
played by Andrew Kraemer and Matt Skinner,
and Gabriella Montez, portrayed by Caitlyn
Lindsay and Cassandra Shelley, a shy transfer student who excels in mathematics and
science. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and, as a
result, divide the school.
Despite other students attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist
peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to stick to the status quo.
High school diva Sharpay Evans, played by Shayna Nichols and Isabelle Russell, will do
anything to sabotage the friendship between Troy and Gabriella and earn a lead in the
school musical; Sharpay gets help from her brother, Ryan, who was portrayed by Nathan
Gregoire and Andrew Hotham.
While todays report can only highlight a few situations from the musical, hopefully
you will be able to find the complete event on HCTV channel 21 in the near future.
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With the presidential elections not until November
of 2016, and the New Hampshire primary scheduled
for February 9 , the march of declared and undeclared
candidates continues to bring national attention to
Hudson and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5791 this
week, with Monday afternoons town hall-styled meeting
with Governor Chris Christie. After a morning speech
in Portsmouth, Christie appeared before a full room of
interested voters, six national media outlets, and many
local reporters and photographers.
Scheduled for 5 p.m., Christie appeared to be on
time but was whisked into the private bar
section of the post for about 15 minutes
where select media were able to meet with
him privately. Seated next to the national
correspondent from a major news report, no one could

understand why the voters and other media had to wait
for NH1 to get time with him.
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the introductions of the governor.
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Ask anyone what legacy
means, and most people
will think of tradition
and valuing the history
of the past. The legacy
theme has been very
significant this year with
the Alvirne High School
music program. Nowhere
was this more evident
than during the programs
recent trip to participate in
the Rhythms International
Music Festival held on
April 26 at Nutley High
School in New Jersey.
Performing at the festival
was part of the bands
annual spring trip that
also included a unique
opportunity for sightseeing
in New York City.
Under the direction
of District Music
Coordinator and Director
of Bands Gerry Bastien,
the Alvirne High School
concert, symphonic and
jazz bands performed
flawlessly at the festival.
After each group
performance, three
adjudicators evaluated
each group and provided
helpful suggestions. At
a banquet ceremony
later in the day, each
performance ensemble
was awarded the
highest rating - Superior
- that included a
commemorative plaque
from the festival and a
New York State flag.
The AHS bands
continued to uphold the
legacy of all the successful music performances that past iterations
of the band have been well known for. All the participants later
celebrated the recognition with music and dancing during the
evening, which included some AHS students joining a live band
on stage for some impromptu playing and energetic sing-along
numbers. Even Mr. Bastien had fun joining in and jamming with
those on the stage a great way to end a successful day.
Since the music festivals location was in close proximity to
New York City, it was a perfect opportunity to treat all students
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and chaperones to a variety of activities during the trip, including

touring Radio City Music Hall, ascending to the Top of the Rock
at 30 Rockefeller Center, walking through Times Square, and taking
in the Broadway show Matilda at the Shubert Theater. The final
day of the trip featured trips to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island,
Battery Park, and a visit to the World Trade Center memorial site
where everyone had a chance to reflect on the events of Sept. 11,
2001, and remember local resident David Kovalcin and all others
who were lost that tragic day.
With such high expectations also comes
responsibility, and the Alvirne bands, once again,
rose to the occasion and met the high standard
that is always expected during school trips. They
proudly represented Alvirne High School and the
Town of Hudson with class and professionalism.
The dedicated behind-the-scenes work by Mr.
and Mrs. Bastien, Mr. and Mrs. Landry from CSL
Tours, along with all
the adult chaperone
volunteers, made the
trip one to remember
and once again
demonstrated how
our band students
continue the legacy
of the Alvirne music
program as they
choose to, want to,
love to perform,
no matter where the
location and venue.
Award plaques displayed
at the evening banquet
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From our cozy
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with friends and family. Decorated in various sports memorabilia,
multiple HD televisions, with surround sound audio to make you
feel as though you are sitting front row. We run daily and nightly
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every Thursday
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doctor Molly Harrison DMD.
Molly is a native of Windham, New
Hampshire. She received her BS at St.
Michaels College in Vermont and her
DMD from the University of Pittsburgh
School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Harrison
completed a General Practice Residency
at Loyola University Medical Center in
Chicago.Molly has been very well received
from both our staff and our patients. The
addition of Dr. Harrison will allow us to
continue to offer our extended hours and
treatment options to all our patients.
William Gagnon, DMD

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Brandon Beaudoin, DMD
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Passersby might have wondered what was
up with the big red X in front of Brook Plaza
on Lowell Road in Hudson this past Sunday.
The X is part of a social media initiative to
spread awareness of and build momentum for
TEDxAmoskeagMillyardWomen on Thursday,
May 28, at Southern New Hampshire University.
This daylong event is being held in collaboration,
and in tandem, with TED Women, a global event
focused on ideas worth spreading.
Three local women are involved in this firsttime NH event: Pamme Boutselis of Litchfield,
who is the lead organizer; Charlotte Williams
Courtesy photo
So whats with the X? In TED speak, the x

denotes local. When you see TEDx, it means its
an official TED event in a specific community,
which is listed after the x. TED is a nonprofit
organization devoted to ideas worth spreading. It
began as a conference in California back in 1984
and has grown to support world-changing ideas
with global initiatives such as TED Women.
TEDxAmoskeagMillyard is a catalyst for
citizen creative, students, entrepreneurs, change
agents and innovators to share ideas, connect,
collaborate and create positive impact. A fall
event is held each year, and TEDxAMWomen15 is
the start of other annual events by the team. At a
TEDx event, TED Talks videos
and live speakers combine
to spark deep discussion and
connection.
Seven speakers will be
featured at TEDxAMWomen15
throughout the morning,
including Sheila Heen, founder
of Triad Consulting Group,
lecturer on law at Harvard
Law School and New York
Times bestselling author;
Deborah Hughes, nonprofit
leader and the Massachusetts
Conference for Women 2014
Be the Change award winner;
Kelly Muir, self-proclaimed
tech geek and co-founder of
New England Give Camp;
Carrie Cariello, author, viral
blogger and autism advocate;
Michelle Barry, public
relations superhero and slam
poet; Erin Woo, educator
and mindfulness practitioner
and Dr. Dawn Huebner,
psychologist and anxiety
expert. Singer-songwriter MB
Donnas Place owner Donna Maglio-Holmes with her daughter,
Padfield will perform.
Samantha Holmes, and another employee
Tickets are sold out for this
no-cost event, which can also
of Litchfield, the sponsorship lead; and Kerry
be watched via livestream. However, participants
Cotter of Hudson, the communication lead for
in the social initiative for #momentum can vie for
TEDxAMWomen15. Cotter, and her father, David,
a ticket still. Visit bit.ly/TEDXAM for details. To
a finish carpenter in Nashua, in fact, built the 4
learn more about #TEDxAMWomen15, contact
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NWES Recess Monitor Melissa Mendoza accompanies fifth

grader Jordan Kyle during the walkathon.
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Nottingham West
Elementary School
The Annual Wildcat Walkathon
to benefit the Nottingham West
Playground Fund was held on
Thursday, May 7. The Wildcat
Walkathon is an annual event
designed to promote students being
active physically and in their
community. Walking during their
recess time, students completed
laps around the playground field to
raise funds for the Nottingham West
Playground Fund. Walkers were
Joined by their teachers and staff,
and supported by members of the
student leadership team. Walkathon
participants raised more than
$1,500.00. A portion of
the money raised will be
used to support charitable
causes chosen by the
student leadership team.
Leadership team member Robert White records a lap for

fifth grader Frank Lacoshus.
Second grader Sean Cryan and friends celebrate as they

complete a lap in the Wildcat Walkathon.
Fifth graders Kali Hayes,

Adrienne McKoy-Sophos,
Marissa Dwelley and Matt
Tataronis take part in the
Nottingham West Walkathon.
Staff photo by Laurie Jasper
what appear to be fruit trees along

the wall.
While it is unclear when the trees
were planted, Alvirnes forestry
students hope to find the answer.
Our forestry students and their
teacher Mike Gagnon participated
in the process. They knocked down
three trees and sorted the branches
for Atomic. It was a strong learning
experience, said Alvirne Principal
Steven Beals. Atomic Tree Service
saved a section of one of the trees
for the students to bring back to the
classroom to study.
Now that the trees have been
removed, Hudsons Highway
Department will next remove the
stumps, which is a huge job and
a big help to the project. We do
whatever we can to help out, we
do a lot for the schools, and were
glad we can, said Road Agent Kevin
Burns. Alvirne Farm Manager Emery
Nadeau will be preparing the area
for the trees, which will be planted
by Atomic Tree Service the week of
May 25.
Nottingham West Wildcat

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Playground Funds
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by Joseph DAleo, Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)
El Nio is an oceanic event in the equatorial Pacific where
normally cold water in the East gets replaced temporarily by warm
water that comes in waves from the West. This change affects
the atmosphere above and the favored locations for tropical
thunderstorms, which influence the location and strength of the jet
streams in the sub-tropics and mid latitudes that drive our weather.
El Nio came on last winter. It was biased to the central Tropical
Pacific, which like 1957/58, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1968/69, 1977/78,
2002/03, 2004/05 and 2009/10 came with cold and a lot of snow in
the eastern states.
The warmest water has come east this spring as we expected. It
will become a borderline strong El Nio this summer and early fall.
What it means for the summer
El Nios like this tend to be wet and cool in much of the country
in summer. It has been very dry here in the Northeast, which
we expected given the cold water in the Great Lakes and off the
northeast coast after the brutal winter. The late greening this spring
and lack of soil moisture has led to drier air, which suppresses
shower development. As the air moisture increases with the trees
in full leaf and the water warms going into summer, precipitation
should pick up in the Northeast.
El Nios increase hurricane activity in the Pacific (and often
Arizona and California) but usually suppress deep tropical activity
in the Atlantic basin and all our tools agree with that. However, we
warned that in close development near the Gulf or southeast coasts
are more likely to happen as Ana confirmed. All it takes is one
significant storm to make a season seem significant (as Andrew in
the El Nio year of 1992 which had just 7 named storms).
Could one of the storms reach the Northeast? Yes, but odds are it
will be after it made landfall first further south.
What it means for next winter
Given the ocean temperature patterns in the rest of the Pacific and
Atlantic, we believe the El Nio will be weakening during the winter
and probably backing up to the central Pacific. The southern storm
track will bring needed rains in California and Florida and abovenormal rains again in Texas. If the El Nio behaves as we think,
warm water persists near the west coast of North America and cold
water in the North Atlantic, another cold and snowy winter should
follow here in the eastern United States and southeast Canada.
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Even longer term outlook
Globally, temperatures, according to satellites, have flat-lined
for over 18 years and winters cooled here in the United States and
Northeast for 20 years (1.5F/decade in the 10 northeast states and
DC).
Given the cooling Atlantic and with the prospects that the Pacific
after this El Nio will revert back cold and the sun will descend
deeper into its slumber, look for global cooling and more wild and
cold winters. Not everywhere nor every year, but the trend will be
indisputable.
David Hathaway, a solar physicist at NASA Marshall Space Flight
Center in Huntsville, said, Were at the sunspot maximum of Cycle
24. Its the smallest sunspot cycle in 100 years and the third in a
trend of diminishing sunspot cycles. So, Cycle 25 could likely be
smaller than Cycle 24. Hathaway and many other solar scientists
warn it could become a Maunder like Minimum. During the 1645
to 1715 Maunder Minimum, sunspots basically disappeared and,
as documented in paintings from the era, Northern Europe suffered
unusually cold winter temperatures. North America had extreme
cold too as early Pilgrims documented.
My opinion is that we are heading into a Maunder Minimum,

said Mark Giampapa, a solar physicist at the National Solar
Observatory in Tucson, Ariz. If were entering a Maunder
Minimum, it could persist until the 2080s, said Giampapa, who
points out that if such a minimums primary effect is cooling, it could
wreak havoc by curtailing agricultural growing seasons.
Those who dispute the sun as a factor in climate tell us the sun is
constant because the brightness changes only 0.1% in the 11 (9-14)
year cycles. What they neglect to consider is all the amplifiers. The
ultraviolet changes up to 10% in during these cycles. Ultraviolet
radiation produces ozone in the high atmosphere over the low and
middle latitudes, which is exothermic (heat producing). High solar
activity is accompanied by increased geomagnetic storms, which
produce ionization (the aurora) warming in higher latitudes again in
the high atmosphere. Warmth in the high atmosphere makes its way
down over time to levels that affect our weather. Also strong solar
induced magnetic fields diffuse the galactic cosmic rays that cause
low cloud formation. Less cloudiness mean more solar warming.
These are the reasons active solar periods are warmer and quiet solar
periods cooler.
Man has some effect on climate through localized heat generation
and storage (concentrated in the cities). However the sun and
oceans are the real drivers for climate cycles and extremes and they
suggest cooling is coming.
Instead of changing energy policy to combat warming and
extreme events that are not happening and stop sea level rises
from accelerating (when they have declined up to 40 percent this
century), we should utilize an all of the above energy strategy along
with conservation to ensure we can survive a more likely stressful
cooling, that recent winters provided a preview for.
Joe DAleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, co-founded
The Weather Channel and served as its first director of meteorology
back in 1982. With more than 40 years of experience in professional
meteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist for Weatherbell
Analytics since 2011. As a fellow of the American Meteorologist
Society, he has testified about weather and climate before federal
and state legislatures and taken the science lead on legal briefs to the
D.C. circuit and U.S. Supreme courts. Let Joe know what you think
at joe@areanewsgroup.com.
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Houses and Offices. We Clean
and Organize Your House.
Free Estimates and Good
References. Call Giane 978967-5545. 5/22/15
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FOR RENT
SALEM P/T Cleaning

local bank. Mon-Wed. Fri.
LITCHFIELD, 2 bedroom.
evenings. $11/hr. Great year
Large yard, wall to wall carpet, round position. Must clear
A/C, coin-op washer/dryer,
background check. 603-524no pets. $825 plus utilities,
9930 5/22/15
lease. 603-886-5761 5/22/15
PELHAM - Spacious 7 room CLASSIFIED
duplex-aptmt., 4 bedrooms, 2 ADVERTISING /
full baths, entrance one flight CUSTOMER SERVICE
for busy weekly newspapers.
of ouside stairs, $1675/mo.
Recently remodeled, available Excellent verbal &
written skills a must. P/T.
mid-June. Security deposit,
Send resume to Len@
credit check and references
AreaNewsGroup.com
required. Pets under 20
pounds. Contact Bob, 603315-4286. 5/22/15
FOR SALE
DOLL COLLECTION
MUST SELL : Madame
Alexander, Barbies, Old
Cottage and more. 603-4241952. 5/22/15
BICYCLE: TREK 750
MULTI TRACK, hybrid
handlebars, standing height
over 30 inces, great condition,
$175. 603-437-4944. 5/22/15
TURN YOUR LOGS INTO
BEAUTIFUL LUMBER
with the Hudson 18 portable
sawmill. Mill has 6.5 HP
engine and 12 ft. of rail. Will
take 20 inch diameter log.
Comes with 12 extra blades.
Will demonstrate. $1500.00
Call 603-860-3814. 5/22/15
CRAFTSMAN REAR TINE
ROTOTILLER. Like new,
6.5 HP engine. Original cost
$750. Will sell for $400. Call
603-860-3418. 5/22/15
HARBOR FREIGHT
MINI TRAILER and
CRAFTSMAN 10 Table
Saw. Please call for details.
603-882-8611. 5/22/15
Wedding Gown:
Ambiance by Adela, fits
size 12-14, ivory with
irredescent beads and pearls
with rhinestones. Built in
satin waist panel. Sleeveless,
long length. Matching elbow
length veil. $750 BRO. 603882-1204 5/22/15
12 FOOT ALUMINUM
BOAT with oars and
homemade trailer. Call 603893-0932. 5/22/15
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BARBER SHOP
BUSINESS Remodeled
Boston style, 4 Station
existing busy shop. Best
location and parking. So. NH.
Summerview RE. Call Steve
603 512-0772 5/29/15
HELP WANTED
Adding Pet sitters
in many areas. Hudson,
Londonderry, Derry,
Windham and Pelham.
Professional Pet Sitting Etc.
603-888-8088
www.profpetsit.com 5/22/15
Sr. Technical Consultant

needed for Nashua, NH
office. BS in Comp. Sci,
Engg., Math or related IT
field or equiv. PLUS 5
yrs progressive relevant IT
exp. req. Duties may incl:
Dsgn, dvlp, debug, code, &
understand business reqmts.
Exp. w/ the following skills
is preferred: C#, ASP.NET,
JavaScript, Web Services,
XML & SQL Server database.
Travel may be reqd. for
position. Send resume, ref.,
& sal. req. to Attn: Zenith
Software, Inc. 6 Jonquil Lane,
Nashua, NH 03062.5/22/15
INSTRUCTION
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Breathe In Peace
Yoga Classes for
Every Body (First Class Free
We Love Beginners!) Thai Yoga
Bodywork Reiki Healing
Mindful Eating Workshop
Exciting Special Events
15 Locke Mill Drive Litchfield, NH
A TO Z DANIELS
HAND-D-MAN: Specializing
in jobs too small for
remodelers or contractors.
Husband to-do list. Big +
small, inside and outside.
Yard work, spring clean-ups.
Replacement door + windows.
Painting inside + outside.
Fully insured. Dan, 603-3656470. 5/22/15
ALL PHASES OF
REMODELING, HOME
REPAIRS, Carpentry/
painting/flooring. Bathrooms
- from faucet replacements
to full renovations. All
work performed by owner,
Thomas Jablonski. 27+ years
experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 5/22/15
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Remodeling LLC. Home
repair and maintenance.
Interior and exterior painting.
Power Washing. Finished
basement & bath, etc. No job
too small! Let us take care of
your Honey Do list. BNI
member. 603-882-7162. 5/22/15
Anything
electrical, Master
electrician, licensed &
insured. Expert residential
handyman. Clean, courteous
& dependable. Over 30 years
experience. References upon
request. Low overhead to save
you money. Mark Leach at
Raceway Electrical. 603-7655535. 5/22/15
ELECTRICAL WIRING,
Insured Master Electrician.
Fair prices, Fast response and
Free estimates. Call Dana
at 603-880-3768/ 603-7599876. 5/22/15
ALL PHASES OF
REMODELING AND
HOME REPAIRS.
Carpentry/painting/
flooring. Bathrooms - from
faucet replacements to
full renovations. All work
performed by owner,
Thomas Jablonski. 27+ years
experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 5/22/15
DAVES HANDYMAN
SERVICES: Interior painting,
windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310. 5/22/15
FULL SERVICE
REMODELING: Licensed,
insured, registered. Repairs/
additions. Roofing/Siding.
30 years experience. Formerly
with This Old House.
Competitive pricing. Call
Walter at Sloan Construction,
603-661-6527. 5/22/15
*JACOBS
CONSTRUCTION*
Additions, decks, screened
porches, basements, interior
trim work, etc. Licensed
and insured. Over 25 years
experience. We accept
MC, Visa, Discover. Call
Joe 603-635-9953.www.
AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc. Free
pick up. Call Steve at 2615452. 5/22/15
PHLEBOTOMY COURSE:
5 Weeks, $800.00. Register
now for June classes. Wed and
Fri, 6p.m.-8p.m. Phlebotomy
and Safety Training Center,
Litchfield, NH. 603-8830306 5/22/15
Attn: Susan Kaempf
Email/Fax: 594-1142
HOME
Total
Column Inches: 2col x3 (6)
Cost:
$73.50
IMPROVEMENT
Run date(s):5/22/15
Phone:
Yard
Spice886-6024
Organic
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jacobsconstructionllc.com. 5/22/15
JCS CUSTOM PAINTING:

Commercial/Residential,
Interior/Exterior, Free
Estimates. No job too
small. All work guaranteed.
Reasonable rates. 603-4388744 5/29/15
JOES Handyman
Service/
CONSTRUCTION I
do what he wont. No job
too small. Fully insured. All
around home repair and
maintenance. Bathroom
remodeling, decks, doors,
windows, light plumbing,
electrical, indoor and outdoor
painting. Call (cell) 603-6708151, 603-893-8337. 5/22/15
LOCAL REMODELING
CONTRACTOR specializing
in customer satisfaction.
28 years in business in
Hudson. Replacement doors
and windows, kitchen and
bathrooms, vinyl siding,
finished basements, tile work,
hardwood flooring, decks,
farmers porches and more.
Please call Pete at Val-Pro
Construction 603-889-7090.
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LOVE TO PAINT~NO JOB
TOO SMALL. Hourly rates.
Fully Insured. Call Virginia,
603-339-4023. 5/22/15
KME PAINTING LLC.
Why remodel? Painting is
quicker, cleaner and better
bang for the buck. Interior,
exterior, home improvement.
Quality work at a fair price.
Fully insured, call for a free
estimate. 603-759-5680. 5/22/15
Phils Home Repair.
Carpentry, Painting, Power
Washing, Gutter Cleaning
plus Handyman Services.
Insured plus NH State
Registered. 603-888-8278;
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LANDSCAPING
Complete
Property Maintenance
SpringCleanup10%OFF
Thatching Power Raking
Landscape Design
Walkways, Walls & Patios
Trees Mulch Shrubs
Loaming Hydro Seeding
Irrigation Tree Removal
Weekly Mowing
Office: 603-883-1028
Cell: 603-490-7757
Call Gary
We can provide dumpsters

for your own use or can
provide labor and equipment
to aid in your demolition,
cleanout, cleanup of your
property. Construction debris,
brush, trash, recyclables,
appliances, furniture, you name it,
we'll take it. Fully insured, fast,
courteous, reliable service.
Call anytime for a free estimate
or prompt delivery.
Call Gagne's
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PAINTING: Interior &
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pet care. Solving your pet
care needs since 1990. 5/22/15
POOL SERVICE
LINER REPLACEMENT,
liner repairs, and pool
removals. 16+ years
experience. Call Dan,
603-765-1818. 5/29/15
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FULLY INSURED
Yard Spice
SERVICES
Lawn & Garden
REFLECTIONS HAIR
CARE: Complete perm,
$50.00; Colors, $45.00; Cut
and style, $18.00. Over 30
years experience. Call for
appointment, 603-893-0377.
Lawn Mowing
Spring Clean-up
Aeration
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595-8813
5/22/15
Errand Services/
Elderly Assistance
Schedule too busy? Let me
do the running for you.
Grocery shopping, post
office/bank/dry cleaning
runs, home organizing, gift
shopping, house sitting,
elderly assistance and more.
Free consultations. References
available. Rena 603-4383393 6/5/15
AAA LANDSCAPING:
Lawn Mowing Most Lawns
$30-$50. Spring Clean Ups
Starting At $175, Mulch
Installation, Walkways,
Patios, Retaining Walls, Fully
Insured, Free Estimates. Call
603-759-4591 or Check
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5/29/15
AAAA SPRING YARD

CLEANUPS, Attics &
basement clean out with
removal. Odd jobs a specialty.
Call Travis Peters 603-9432908. 5/22/15
IN-TUNE
PIANO
Services,
Certified
Piano Technician. Tuning,
Repair, Regulation, Appraisals,
Rebuilding. 603-429-6368.
randy@in-tunepiano.com,
www.in-tunepiano.com.
NEED YARD WORK

DONE? Small tree cutting/
trimming, bush trimming,
5/22/15
brush clearing, leaf blowing.
Call Steve 603Attn: Julie235-4014.
Kennedy 5/22/15
POWERWASHING -Email/Fax:
call
jkennedy@hudsonnh.gov / 594-1142
Residential
Patrick Lacasse. 603-883Total Column
Inches: 2 x 8.5 (17col inches)
mowing
6731. For al l your home
Cost: 208.25
exterior cleaning needs,Run
www.
and spring
date(s):5-22-15
PatricksPowerwashing.com
cleanups
in
Phone: 886-6000
x1272
OIL BURNER TUNE-UPS

$120.00 with parts. Licenced
insured independent tech
will do a full service to your
system. I work for you, not
an oil company! Senior
Discounts. Call Greg, 603635-7308. 24 hour emergency
603-233-2150 5/22/15
TREE SERVICES
HIGH VIEW TREE
SERVICE: Fully insured, free
estimates, 24-hour service.
Specializing in all aspects of
tree service. Call Brownie,
603-546-3079. 5/22/15
BOUTIN TREE REMOVAL.
Specializing in hazardous
tree removal. Fully insured.
Free estimates and firewood
for sale. Call Daryl at
603-321-8768. www.
boutintreeremoval.com. 5/22/15
TREE STUMP REMOVAL:
Licensed & Insured, free
estimates. Senior discount.
Over 30 years experience.
(603) 318-8885 6/5/15
WATER DAMAGE
WATER DAMAGE
REPAIR BY INS & OUTS
PAINTING: Interior and
Exterior - exceptional quality,
pride and integrity at a
reasonable price. Why call
anyone else? Call Dan at 603966-7870.
5/22/15
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PUBLIC NOTICE
7/10/15
JUNK REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL
Litchfield, call
Aaron for a free
quote at 603-689Call Us For All Your
5964 5/22/15
Truck $120.00 Full

Trailer $150.00 Full
10% Discount for
Seniors and Veterans
Call John
603-889-7173
TOWN OF HUDSON
MEETING AGENDA
May 28, 2015
Junk Removal Needs

The Hudson Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on Thursday
May 28, 2015, in the Community Development Paul Buxton Meeting Room
SAME DAY SERVICE
WE TAKE IT ALL
in the basement of Hudson Town Hall (please enter by ramp entrance at
TV REMOVAL right
- $25
side). The public hearings for applications will begin at 7:30 PM, with
the applications normally being heard in the order listed below.
Call John: 603-889-7173

SUITABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE SENSORY IMPAIRED WILL BE
or 978-758-8371
FREE ESTIMATES
JOB POSTINGS
PROVIDED UPON ADEQUATE ADVANCE NOTICE BY CALLING

886-6008 OR TDD 886-6011.
The following items before the Board will be considered:
I.
Hudson School District

***ALL OF THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
PUBLIC HEARINGS OF SCHEDULED APPLICATIONS

BEFORE THE BOARD
1.
Case 176-028 (5-28-15, Deferred from 4-23-15): Mario &
2.
Case 166-010 (5-28-15): Ronald Dewyngaert, 28 Ledge Rd,

Hudson, requests a Variance to allow a shed to be placed within
the side-yard setback; 15-feet required, 10-feet proposed. [Map
166, Lot 101, Zoned TR; HZO Article VII 334-27, Dimensional
Requirements.]
3.
Case 177-005-163 (5-28-15): Michaela & Steven Mannetta,

26B Chandler Ct, Hudson, requests a Variance to allow the
proposed 12 x 12 deck to be constructed 3 to 4-feet into the
rear-yard setback; where 15-feet is required. [Map 177, Lot
005-163, Zoned G; HZO Article VII 334-27, Dimensional
Requirements.]
4.
Case 247-103 (5-28-15): Peter Jean, 8 Ireland St, Hudson,

requests the following:
Denise Plante, 9 Old Derry Rd, Hudson, requests a Variance for

From: Joanne Bergeron
theTel#
property
located at 222 Central Street, Hudson to allow the
Area News Group,
880-1516
conversion
of
a portion of an existing building from commercial
Cafeteria Employees
Paper: Hudson Litchfield
News
to residential
without conforming frontage, 170.56 existing,
Cafeteria employees perform the essential tasks of food preparation; serving,
where 350 are required. [Map 176, Lot 028, Zoned R-2 & B;
cashiering, and cleaning up to meet the goals of our Food Service program.PO#_______________
HZO Article III 334-10(A) 1, Mixed or Dual Use on a Lot.]
You must be able to lift and carry heavy items such as food supplies. MustPlease email PO# if required
2015 2016 Food Service Openings
DEMOLITION/CLEAN
OUT SERVICES
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LAWN SERVICE: Mowings
starting at $35.00. Trees/bush/
shrubs - trimming, pruning,
removal. Spring/Fall cleanups.
Full tree service. Call for a free
estimate. 603-401-3255. 5/22/15
LANDSCAPING
603-231-9443
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LAWN AERATION
SPECIALIST 35 - 45% off
market price. Joseph Melo.
Call: 603-401-3679. Fully
Insured. 5/30/15
become ServSafe certified within 3 months. These positions are school

year, three hours per day, Monday Friday, from 10:30-1:30pm starting at
$10.06 per hour.
District Cafeteria Substitute
Substitute employees perform the essential tasks required in our school

cafeterias to meet the goals of the Food Service program, on an as needed
basis. Hours and schools vary depending on position openings. Substitutes
earn $9.00 per hour.
For consideration candidates should apply online at www.sau81.org
Town of Hudson
PUBLIC NOTICE
a.
An Equitable Waiver to allow the existing dwelling to remain

within the front-yard setback. [Map 247, Lot 103, Zoned
TR; HZO Article VIII 334-31, Alteration and expansion of
nonconforming structures.]
b.
A Variance to allow the proposed 20 x 22 addition to be

constructed within the front-yard setback; 30-feet required,
27.1-feet proposed. [Map 247, Lot 103, Zoned TR; HZO
Article VII 334-27, Dimensional Requirements.]
INVITATION TO BID
ROBOTIC TELEVISION CAMERA SYSTEM

The Town of Hudson, New Hampshire, Cable Utility Committee, requests
sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a robotic television
camera system for recording and cablecasting meetings from the HCTV
Access Center at Benson Park.
Sealed bids must be submitted to the Office of the Town Clerk, 12 School
St., Hudson, NH, 03051, by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Please
indicate HCTV Camera System Bid on the outside of the envelope.
Bid Specifications or additional information may be obtained by
contacting the HCTV Facilitator at 603-578-3959 or emailing hctv@
hudsonctv.com.
II.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
5.
1.
6.
2.
February 26, 2015

March 12, 2015
III. OTHER
1.
7.
Discussion of any Town/State Activity of Interest to the Board.
Kevin W. Desmond, Zoning Administrator

Posted: Town Hall, Library, and Post Office
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On Monday, the Pelham
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Campbell during the regular
season. The Cougars, on the
other hand, had revenge on
their mind. Campbells lone loss
this season came from Pelham,
in only the third game of the
season. The Cougars would get
the last laugh on Senior Day, as
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they disposed of the Pythons by
a score of 9-6.
Fernandez went three for four with a double, and Gia Cataldo
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batted 1,000 on the day, after going four for four, to help lead the
jumping out to a 4-0 lead, thanks to Meaghan Coughlin, who hit
Cougar offense. Amanda Simoneau and Olivia Martinage both
a double center field to drive in two runs. Carrie Fernandez then
pitched solid outings, with Simoneau going three innings and
hit a single, which drove in a run, and then Emma Kuczkowski
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Griffith Lands a Solid 12thPlace Finish after 150 Laps
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Eighteen-year-old Derek Griffith was able to keep his (The Club/LCM Racing) Toyota
Camry moving toward the front in the Pro All Stars Series race.
Griffith, making his first start of the season in the PASS series, got off to a shaky start as
Campbell Baseball seniors and their families are recognized on Senior Day.
by Zack Miller
Patience has always been a trait that some people have, and
some people lack. For a whole team to have it, though, is
something that is rarely seen today, but the Campbell Baseball
team had it, en route to their 6-1 win. On Monday, the Cougars
registered 14 total walks; a number that is unheard of in a baseball
game, between the high school, college and professional ranks.
Theres a lot more discipline, Head Coach Jim Gorham said.
You have so many veteran kids that have been through this
before. They know how to score runs. The first runs of the game
wouldnt come until the bottom of the third inning, after Campbell
tallied four walks in a row. With the bases loaded, Kyle Manning
stepped up to the plate and was patient enough to tally the fourth
walk of the inning and in a row as well. That walk brought home
Justin DiBenedetto from third, giving the Cougars their first run of
the afternoon. With the bases still loaded, Kyle Shaw came in to
pinch hit for Tyler Butler, and Shaw would deliver in a big way. He
got a hold of an off-speed pitch and shot it out to left field, giving
the Pelham left fielder a chance at making the catch for the last
out of the inning. The dive was unsuccessful, as the ball hit off
his glove and onto the ground, allowing Zach Byers and Bob
Baril to score, pushing Campbells lead up to 3-0.
In the bottom of the fifth the Cougars would score three more.
Michael Killoran would pop-out to lead off the inning, and then
Shaw smacked a single to right field. After a Pelham pitching
change, the walk fest would start again. Campbell tallied three
more walks, all in a row, with the third coming with the bases
loaded, to drive the score up again, to 4-0. The next batter,
Byers, broke up the walk party with a single to left, driving in
Ethan Quigley and Matt Gagne, giving the Cougars their largest
lead of the day.
Campbell wouldnt score again, but would give up one run
to Pelham in the top of the seventh, coming with two outs. That
wouldnt be enough though as they would hold off the Pythons
by a final score of 6-1, keeping the team undefeated with a
handful of games remaining. Undefeated doesnt mean as
much as playing well, Gorham said. And we are still playing
pretty well.
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he was caught behind a slower car and did not qualify for the main event from his heat
race. Griffith ended up starting fourth in his consolation race and finished in the second
spot; this ensured him a spot in the feature event.
Griffith rolled off in the 20th starting spot and quickly set a plan into motion that
included side-by-side racing with some of the best Super Late Model drivers in the
eastern United States, Griffith and 2013 PASS Champion No. 77 Cassius Clark moved
their way toward the front and both were in the top-10 for quite a few laps. A couple of
cautions cost Derek a couple positions as he wound
up finishing a very respectable 12th.
I thought our car was easily a top-10 or top5 car, Griffith said. Starting 20th in the feature
changes your game plan, its kind of like you cant
really think about gaining too many positions too
quickly. It worked out pretty good; we were as high
as eighth. I think we should have got at least a top10 but I am so proud of this whole race team, they
worked their tails off.
The Derek Griffith race team will be back in
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Kyle Shaw hits a double to drive in two runs

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Campbell Girls Lacrosse
The Campbell Cougar girls JV Lacrosse team
earned its third victory of the season by defeating
the Alvirne Broncos at Alvirne on Tuesday, by a
score of 14 to 8. After a slow start and finding
themselves down by three goals early, the Cougars
stormed back to take a 7 to 5 lead into the half.
Captains Talia Hardy (four goals) and Taysia
Boysen (three goals) led the team in scoring. Also
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Martinage Key as Cougars Slip by Timberwolves
by Zack Miller
If you want to win a
championship, you have to win the
biggest games of the year. When it
comes to playoff time, holding a topfour seed in the NHIAA Tournament
is just as good as having the Get
out of Jail Free card in the game of
Monopoly. It comes in handy when
you need it the most.
On Friday, the Campbell Softball
team took another giant step forward
in securing one of the top-four
seeds, and two home games, during
the playoffs. Prospect Mountain
came in at the top of the Division III
standings, but they would not leave
there. The Cougars, led by superb
pitching from Olivia Martinage,
blanked the Timberwolves by a score
of 3-0, in their only meeting of the
regular season.
They were a very competitive team, we knew
that coming in, said Coach Mike Soby. It was
just a matter of who got runs in and who didnt,
and we were able to capitalize on it.
Campbell got all of their runs in the bottom of the
second inning, when Gianna Cataldo got it all
started with a single to left field, that was just out
of the reach of the third basemans glove. After a
Carrie Fernandez pop-out to the pitcher, Amber
Martinage didnt allow her first hit until the

top of the fourth inning, when she gave up a
double that landed just fair down the left field
line. Before that hit, she had retired the first
10 batters she faced, with half of them going
down by way of the K. Martinage finished
with seven innings pitched, no runs on two hits,
while walking one and striking out six.
In the top half of the seventh, she got into a
little bit of jam, giving up an infield single. That
runner then advanced to second on a passed
ball that got by Amber Gibbons. Martinage
walked the next batter she faced, putting
runners on first and second. After recording
the first out of the inning on a pop-out, she got
the next batter to ground out to second, which
moved both runners along to second and third,
with only one out left to get in the game. The
last batter she faced would not be able to add
to the Timberwolves hit total, as she grounded
out to short to end the game, and supplant the
Cougars 3-0 win.
During the last half of the seventh, Coach Soby
didnt go out and visit the mound, but rather left
it up to his team. Weve got some really good
seasoned players, he said. They know what to
do and are very supportive of each other.
Olivia Martinage hurls a pitch during
Fridays 3-0 win.
Campbells Gianna Cataldo hits a pitch foul.

Gibbons hit a rocket to the Prospect Mountain
shortstop, who couldnt handle the ball, which
allowed Gibbons to reach and Cataldo to advance
to second. Emma Kuczkowski would fly-out to
center field for the second out of the inning, which
then brought up Haleigh Cardello. She would
smack one into center field as well; only this time
it would get over their head, and drop, bringing in
Cataldo from second and Gibbons from first. With
Cardello on second, the other Gibbons, Cassidy,

came to the plate and hit a single, which drove in
Cardello, increasing the Cougar lead, 3-0.
That is the way it would stay for the rest of the
game, as Martinage was lights out the whole way.
Her pitching has been consistent, Soby said.
Its really helped in our success. It starts with
pitching; it also starts with good defense, and then
rounds out with good offense.
PMA Golf Program Continues to Grow

submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson
The Presentation of Mary Academys golf program started in 2013 and has
continued to grow over the years. The golf program is available to all students in
grades 5-8. The 10-player team, consisting of both girls and boys, has focused on
golf etiquette and great sportsmanship
The team just had their first win in their first match of the 2015 season. Each
match has eight players and the best five scores are used to create a team score.
The PMA golf team is part of the Tri-County League with 10 other area teams.
Athletic Director Steve Gaudreau said, We are thankful to Dubay Engineering for
sponsoring our team and the gracious Sky Meadow Country Club for providing
our team with a home course. Golfer Jack Fitzgerald was a team medalist for the
lowest score in PMAs past two wins, along with Jasmine Javanbakht Guarderas and
Victor Palazzolo.
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Recognizing Those who Serve
Sara Siteman, Kaycee Carbone and Haleigh Cote wait for the first pitch from Sara.
Grandfather George Fong and teachers Maria Oakley and Eric Marro on pitching mound.
submitted by Karen Bonney
The staff of Alvirne High School wants to raise awareness and
educate students about the service and sacrifice of wounded
veterans. They believe they can do this by taking part in a statewide
called Operation Hat Trick program.
This spring, 61 New Hampshire high schools will participate in
something very unique - the Operation Hat Trick NH High School
Initiative. Participating schools will proudly display their logos on
a special camouflage Operation Hat Trick hat that their students
will wear during OHT Awareness Week. Athletic directors have
been very successful organizing their student athletes to fundraise
for these OHT hats. It is projected that the Operation Hat Trick NH
High School Initiative will raise close to $70,000 toward supporting
state programs dedicated to promoting awareness and recovery of
veterans. The donation from NH high schools is the largest donation
received by OHT to date.
On May 11, two veterans were recognized at the Alvirne High
School varsity baseball game, while three veterans were recognized
on May 15 at the varsity softball game. Sophomore Sara Siteman
and her grandfather, George Fong, along with seniors Kaycee
Bronco Ladies applaud the first pitch, all with OHT hats.
Carbone, Haleigh Cote and two teachers from Alvirne, Maria Oakley
and Eric Marro took part in the recognition on May 15. The JRROTC
presented the colors as Joe Wedge sang the national anthem.
Fong, who served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 19651968, went into the Army after his three brothers joined. He was
sent to Germany where he was assigned the job as pay master. Mr.
Fong spent a lot of time prepping the money and then he was flown
by helicopter into the field and military bases to pay the soldiers.
Meanwhile, Oakley, a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps
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Carolina In June of 1993. Her military specialty was supply, but
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supplies. Her Active Reserve time was eight years, with another
four years when she re-enlisted in the Inactive Ready Reserves. She
Sara Siteman returns the ball to her grandfather and gets a hug
as Ms. Oakley is next to pitch.
was stationed at Anacostia in Washington, D.C., El Toro in Calif.,
Miramar in San Diego, Seal Beach in Long Beach, Calif., and, lastly,
the reserve unit at Worcester, Mass. She served with an Artillery
Unit, Cold Weather Warriors and Air Wing Support Units. Oakley
was honored with the Navy Achievement Medal and attained the
rank of sergeant during her enlistment.
Finally, Marro served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Beirut from
1979-1984. He re-enlisted in the Army in 2003-2005 and served
in Iraq. During his service, Marro was awarded several honors
including the Combat Infantry Badge, the Humanitarian Service
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Conduct Medal, Sea Service Medal, and the Combat Life Saver.
Thank you Mr. Fong, Ms. Oakley and Mr. Marro for your service.
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