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Did You See Smoke from the Sewer Vent Pipes in your Neighborhood?
by Len Lathrop
Nashua treatment plant. Hudson owns 12.5 percent of the treatment plant and
Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system began in the Sleepy Hollow
has to manage the capacity of what is sent there. The highway department has
section of town on Tuesday morning. The Hollow section of Hudson,
worked hard over the past several years to limit the amount of surface runoff
from getting into the sewers. Currently the towns excess capacity is roughly
according to residents, includes the homes in the area boundered by
Melendy, Belknap and Pelham
70,000 gallons per day.
roads.
You ask why this is important.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
The first manhole to be opened
It plans into industrial and
was on Tate Street just below the
commercial development in town;
the more industry that is in town
intersection of Gulf Street. Air
was blown into the sewer with a
the lower the residential taxes are.
small gasoline engine to which
But the rub is the industry needs
a smoke agent is added; within
both water and sewer allotments.
seconds, smoke could be seen
When a business wants to come
escaping through sewer vent
to town or expand the town needs
to have both utilities available.
pipes on homeowners roofs.
That is a good thing; however,
As the excess is expanded it can
if smoke is found coming out of
be reallocated to new businesses
peoples yards or driveways or
looking at Hudson to become their
away from manhole covers than
home.
On Tuesday morning the testing
that is indicative of a leak in that
was going well and no problems
sewer line.
A leak in a line might allow
were uncovered. You do not need
surface water to infiltrate the
to be home during this test and the
line and that would increase
smoke that you may see is nontoxic and not harmful to pets. If
the amount of waste water that
Hudson sent to the Nashua
you have any questions call the
treatment facility for processing.
highway department at 886-6018
A gas-powered fan blows air into the system
Hudson has a limit on the
or engineering department at 886while a chemical is introduced to make the smoke.
6008.
amount of capacity from the
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NH State
Primary Elections
parcels of property.
One of the concerns regarding the selected site has been the
impact on the traffic on Lowell Road.
We understand this concern, traffic has been a concern on Lowell
Road for several years and as a community we need to continue to
support initiatives to reduce this congestion. From a Fire Department
perspective we would continue to utilize traffic control devices to
allow for the processing of emergency apparatus through the traffic.
We also believe with the facility on Lowell Road there would be less
interruption because we would have direct access to Lowell Road
and not have to move the traffic form Wason Road to Lowell Road
ultimately increasing traffic congestion. As you are aware the road
infrastructure in this area of town is very limited and the utilization
of smaller and narrower roadways with large fire apparatus impacts
our response and service delivery.
We did look at the potential of considering a different location
for this facility. The emergency services delivered by the Fire
Department are currently accomplished out of three facilities which
support each other. So, when we look at achieving our response
times we need to make sure that a relocation will not have an
adverse effect on another area of town. A move to far north on
Lowell Road impacts the response times in the primary response
district and a move to far south will impact town wide service. The
area that we have targeted for the station location that would have
the greatest impact on our service delivery would be from the area
of 200 Lowell Rd. to the area known as Stuart Corner. This area
provides the best response routes and greatest impact to our service
delivery. Any move from the currently proposed location would
require an increase in land accusation efforts and ultimately increase
the overall cost of the project.
Budget
As you are aware, this will be the third year we propose
this project. Over the last two budget cycles we have seen
a construction cost that has escalated at a rate of 5 percent.
Fortunately last year the interest rate remained very low so the
overall cost of the warrant article did not escalate that great of a rate
but did increase to a cost of $2.2 million.
This year we have received an estimated construction cost for this
project of $2.9 million.
The question that has been asked is how are we experiencing
such a high increase in construction cost for the same project that
was proposed last year? The answer that has been received is that
with the elevation in commercial construction activities and the
increase of product has led to this increase. I have requested the
impact of this new cost estimate to the overall bond cost that would
be associated to the average home. We estimated this during the
previous bond article preparation which was an annual cost of $28
and a total cost over a 10-year bond of $280. These numbers are
based on an average single family home value of $256,000.
As we discussed during a recent Board of Selectmens meeting,
we believe we should look at how we are financing this initiative so
we put forward an achievable goal. A few examples to this potential
thought process would be to utilize the proceeds the town has
gathered from the sale of Town property to offset the overall cost of
this project. A second thought would be to utilize a combination of
this fund and a withdrawal from unassigned fund balance to greatly
reduce the overall impact to
the tax rate. The ideas are
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Accolades
New setup inside - red arrow runs from front entrance to rear exit.
This will be taking effect starting Sept. 13.
the HPD crime scene van will be on Central Street. When backups
happen motorists will be directed to other cross streets from Central
to Adelaide.
Parking will be moderated by the Hudson Police and the highway
people. You will be directed to available spots; basically motorists
will be directed where to park, and people would have to drive
around to find a space. Voter parking will be on both sides of
the community center and also across Lions Avenue from the
community center. Campaigners and sign holders will be under the
power lines, and cars parked there for the entire day with signs will
not be allowed. Poll workers will be parked in a designated area on
the far side of the center lot.
Many of the changes will be in place on Sept. 13.
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With grit and determination, he and the GOP House won victories with:
Business Profits Tax cutfirst time in 20 years.
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By now many of you have received at least one of the seven mailers (and
counting) the Convention of States Action out of Austin, Texas, has sent
out targeting me. I thought you should know the truth about what they
are saying and who they are. The following information is from their own
website:
Purpose: Convention of States Action is a 501(c)(4) non-profit
organization founded for the purpose of stopping the runaway power of the
federal government. We believe Washington, D.C., is broken and will not
fix itself. The federal government is spending this country into the ground,
seizing power from the states and taking liberty from the people.
So why are they coming after me with false information? That is the
million dollar question. I believe that because they do not have to reveal
who they get their money from, at least one special interest group in NH is
funneling money through them to maintain their anonymity.
Lets look at the facts. I dislike Obamacare and believe it should be
repealed and replaced. Expanded Medicaid is not Obamacare. We created a
NH solution for low income NH residents (over 700 people in Hudson and
Pelham) using federal funds (the money you send to Washington) and asked
the insurance companies and the hospitals to pick up the difference (no state
funds). The program is working. As of April over 34,000 people had used
the program and moved off of it; it is a helping hand, not a way of life. As
for insurance costs in NH, the rate submissions from the major companies
for the coming year are stable.
NH had not raised its gas tax in over 20 years. Since the volume of
gas sales decreased and the cost of materials increased we were able to do
less road work each year. Our roads and bridges were among the worst
in the nation. In order to fix those things and complete the Interstate 93
expansion I voted for a four cent increase in the gas tax in 2013. Gas prices
today are much lower than when the increase went into effect. Do you
really want to stop the expansion of I-93 or the other repairs to our roads
and bridges that we have been able to do since then? I dont.
The fliers claim that I voted against budget reductions and for tax hikes.
Lets look at those claims. They cite special session HB 1 from 2010 as their
example. This was a special budget bill which of which then State Senator
Hassan was a sponsor, all Republicans in the House voted against this bill.
In 2011 I voted for the budget along with all but 10 House Republicans;
that budget cut $800 million from the previous budget. It is an outright
lie to say that I voted against budget reductions. They go on to claim that I
voted for other tax hikes and they cite Senate Bill 450 from six years ago, yet
I along with every single Republican voted against that bill.
Isnt if funny that a group that wants to reform the federal government
is coming after me with lies about issues from up to 12 years ago? Please
dont let people using out of state addresses and unknown sources of money
influence your vote by lying about the facts. I ask for your vote in the
Republican primary on Sept. 13.
Representing NH in the
Miss Teen USA Pageant
Hello my name is Ariadne Metzler
and I have been selected to represent
the State of NH in the Miss Teen
NH USA pageant held this October.
I am reaching out to my community
because I am hoping that you will
participate with me! My total
sponsorship fee was $1,295. All
funds have been collected for my
sponsorship fee. The sponsorship
is necessary to help cover the costs
of the pageant weekend including
hotel stay, meals, production costs
and prizes. Now I need help to cover the cost for my evening gown, cocktail
dress, interview suit, swim wear, makeup and hair. Approximate cost for
these items is $2,800. Any amount contributed is appreciated no matter
how small or large.
I would like to take a moment to tell you a little about me.
I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Alvirne High School. I am mostly
in honors classes and taking extra courses to enhance my knowledge and get
extra credits for the year.
Some of my personal achievements include: Team member of the Polar
Crush Softball Organization, JV Softball player for Alvirne, Winter Track
member of the Alvirne track team, Brown Belt in Kenpo Karate.
My most recent accomplishment was being selected to represent NH in
the Miss Teen NH USA pageant this fall. The pageant system is one of the
premier state pageants in the United States and I am proud to have been
selected from among the hundreds of applicants that were processed.
This kind of competition is an excellent experience. I am confident I can
do well, and that it will lead to many opportunities for my future. If I do
become our state representative, I will represent the state and compete for
the national title of Miss Teen USA 2017!
If you have any questions in regards to making a donation please call
Angela at 603-204-4106.
Some of my current Hudson Sponsors are the Hudson Police Employee
Association, Kiwanis, VFW, Brox, Bill Cahills, Al Limas Studio of Self
Defense and White Birch.
Make checks payable to: Clemente Productions, LLC. Mail checks to:
Ariadne Metzler, 15 Cardinal Dr., Hudson, NH 03051.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity.
Ariadne Metzler, Hudson
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I would like to take issue with the accuracy of the announcement from
the Hudson Board of Selectmen that was published in the Friday, Aug. 26
issue. This bulletin also arrived in the mail at my home and my neighbors
homes the same day.
While it is true that we have had extreme water pressure issues this
summer, the water pressure issue actually dates back to the Fall of 2015
when the Windham Road Booster station failed completely. Since that time,
water pressure has been noticeably lower than before the breakdown.
When I contacted the town about this in April, I was told, the problem
must be in your house, as none of your neighbors have complained
(subsequently found to be not true). In an effort to try and address the
issue, I called a plumber to ascertain what the problem might be. The
plumber checked our water pressure and found it to be only 40 psi. He
suggested that, with no way to check the pressure from the street, our 55 psi
pressure reducer valve (required by code) might be bad. I had him replace
the valve, and add a test port to allow measurement of pressure from the
main line.
After the replacement was complete, measurement demonstrated only
41psi coming in from the street. So, for $650 I was able to prove the city
was not supplying enough pressure from the main line. The plumber
explained that typical pressure readings from the main supply run between
70 and 80 psi (hence the requirement for the pressure reducer valve).
Nothing was addressed by the town until several houses on the street
had no water pressure on more several occasions, preventing residents from
showering in the morning in mid-July
Nothing was done until I e-mailed all the selectmen on July 27, and then
information was provided from the town engineer, Elvis Dhima, indicated
that the Windham Road Booster station was to be rebuilt by the end of the
year.
My most recent measurement still indicates only 41-42 psi being supplied
to the house.
This situation, while exacerbated by the drought, was not the root cause
of the problem. The drought simply reinforced the severity of the supply
pressure deficiency that has existed for over eight months.
James Stejskal, Hudson
In this first full week of September, it will be the first week to share my
thoughts about our veterans; that I hope to also do in the first weeks of
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Month of September
September is Fine Amnesty Month.
During the month of September no
fines will be charged on overdue library
materials that are returned to the Rodgers
Memorial Library so dig out those library books
hiding under your bed and those DVDs still in
your player and bring them back fine free. You may
also request that previous fines be forgiven so you
can start borrowing library materials again with a
clean slate. The library will not forgive charges for
damaged or lost materials, you are responsible for
paying to replace anything that is lost or damaged.
Now
Month of September
September is National Library Card Sign-Up
Month. Remember that a library card is the most
important school supply of all. At the Rodgers
Memorial Library cardholders can check out
books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music
and video games for all ages. They can download
e-books and audiobooks at home, access
thousands of magazines, newspapers and other
reference sources from home, use the libraries
computers or free Wi-Fi connections, borrow
books available from other libraries across the state
through interlibrary loan. They can take part in
the many library programs including story times
and childrens activities, computer classes, book
discussions, drop in stitchers, craft workshops,
lectures and performances and much more and get
free or discounted passes for many area museums
and attractions. Anyone who lives, works or owns
property in Hudson can get a library card for free.
New cardholders registering this month will be
entered into a raffle.
Buy a Reusable Bag, Help the Environment
and Support the Rodgers Memorial Library. The
library has been selected as a beneficiary of the
Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the
month of September. For every blue Hannaford
Helps Reusable Bag with the good karma
messaging purchased at the 77 Derry Rd., Hudson,
Hannaford, Rodgers Memorial Library will receive
a $1 donation. These blue bags with the good
karma message can be found on the reusable bag
rack and at various registers. For more information
on the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program,
visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com or facebook.
com/hhbagprogram.
Saturday, September 10
There will be a meeting of the Litcheld
Historical Society at 2 p.m., at the
Historical Society building, 255 Charles
Bancroft Hwy. New members and guests
are always welcome.
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Sunday, September 11
9/11 Lest we forget Service, 10 a.m.,
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Litchfield Community Church. God is our
very present help in trouble. The churches
filled after that national tragedy, and people
turned to God in droves. What did we learn back
then? How are we prepared today?
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Tuesday, September 13
All Litchfield women with an interest
th
in becoming involved in the community
are invited to the Litchfield Womens
Clubs open house event on at the Stage
Crossing Clubhouse at 7 p.m. The Litchfield
Womens Club is a non-profit organization, with a
focus on community, scholarship and friendship.
Active in Litchfield for nearly 30 years, members
engage in a variety of activities and social outings,
lending support to various needs throughout
the community. Want to learn more? Join LWC
today for an informal meeting, door prizes, wine
and appetizers. The Stage Crossing Clubhouse is
located behind the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library.
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Tuesday, September 13
Hudson State Primary Election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Community Center
Litcheld State Primary Election, 7 a.m. to 8
p.m., Campbell High School
Money Beliefs and How to Change Them. We
all have beliefs about money and we all have
unconscious beliefs about money that affect us
in our daily lives. In this interactive presentation,
well uncover our money beliefs, decide whether
they serve us and create new money beliefs that
will benefit us as we move forward in our lives.
Each participant will leave with a handout to
continue the work at home if they wish. Presented
by Master Life Coach Diane MacKinnon, M.D. 7
p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library. Registration
requested; walk-ins welcome. Go to rmlnh.org/
events or call 886-6030.
Thursday, September 15
The Music of French Canadians,
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Franco Americans, Acadians and Cajuns.
Musician Lucie Therrien follows the
migration of French-Canadians and the
evolution of their traditional music: its arrival in
North America from France; the musics crossing
with Indian culture during the evangelization of
Acadia and Quebec; its growth alongside English
culture after British colonization; and its expansion
from Quebec to New England, as well as from
Acadia to Louisiana. Learn the story and hear the
music in this enlightening program. 1:30 p.m.
This program is made possible by a grant from NH
Humanities.
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Sunday, September 18
Homecoming and Barbecue, 10 a.m.,
Litchfield Community Church, 259
Charles Bancroft Hwy. Many people
have been part of the life of this historic
church. Some have moved, some have moved on;
all are welcome to return and greet old friends, to
remind yourself of good times in the past. This is
also a time for healing to both grant and receive
forgiveness. Come enjoy the fellowship of a
community church barbecue!
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Monday, September 19
The Hudson Rec Co-Ed Volleyball starts.
We play every Monday from 6:30 to 8:45
p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Hudson
Memorial School. Looking for competitive
players. All players must be from Hudson and over
18 years old. There is no fee to play. Any questions
call Pat Albert at 204-0843.
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Tuesday, September 20
Hudson Police Department sponsors its
55th Semi-Annual American Red Cross
Blood Drive at the Hudson Community
Center from 12 to 7 p.m.
The Friends of the Library will resume its bimonthly meetings at 7 p.m. in the Community
Room of the Rodgers Memorial Library. Any
current or new Hudson resident are welcome to
attend and are encouraged to learn about the ways
our group is engaged in supporting programs and
activities at the library! We hope to see you there
and welcome new friends.
Thursday, September 22
Shira Gladstone, Site Manager from
nd Historic New England will present A
Preview of the End of the World: The
Great New England Hurricane of 1938
on Sept. 21, 1938, a massive hurricane hit
New York and New England, to the surprise of all
residents. The Great New England Hurricane, one
of the most destructive storms in American history,
caused more than 600deaths and $400 million in
property damages. What made this storm unique?
Join us on at 7 p.m. at the Hudson Historical
Society, Hills House, 211 Derry Rd., to learn about
the impact and aftermath of the Hurricane of 1938.
For more information, go to www.hudsonhistorical.
org or find us on Facebook.
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Saturday, September 24
Save the date! Adult Craft Class at
Community Church of Hudson, 9 Central
St., Hudson. Make a magnet. Future
classes to follow. Stay tuned for details.
Sunday, September 25
you heard? Homeland Heroes
th firstHave
annual Golf Tournament to support
our veterans! Support our Troops; Play
Golf. Merrimack Valley Golf Club,
210 Howe St., Methuen, Mass. Lunch,
food t the turn, prizes, fun. To sign up go to
HomelandHeroesFoundation.org. Registration:
12 p.m. For details call Frank at 818-9786.
Tee time 1 p.m.
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Sunday, September 18
Positive Street art is excited to announce
the celebration of its third annual
Downtown Arts Fest. This year it will be
held from 12 to 4 p.m. at the French Renaissance
Park off of Water Street in Nashua. An event
free to all ages, this celebration of expression
will host a variety of elements for everyone. For
entertainment, there will be a DJ battle, live art
battle, dance battle, local art gallery, musical
performances, stand up poetry/spoken word. For
more information, contact Cecilia Ulibarri of
Positive Street Art.
Tuesday, September 20
The Nashua Historical Society, located at
5 Abbot St., is pleased to present a program
on the Wheelwright Deed and Its Context
in Colonial America at 7:30 p.m. Among
the earliest documents recorded at the Middlesex
North Registry of Deeds in Lowell, Mass., is one
dated May 17, 1692. Engulfed in controversy
throughout its existence, the Wheelwright Deed
and the circumstances surrounding it provides a
fascinating story and serves as a window into the
history and practices of land ownership in early
New England. Richard P. Howe, Jr., Register of
Deeds of the Middlesex North District will present
this program. This program is free and open to the
public.
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Saturday, September 24
th & Sunday, September 25
Beaver Brook Annual Fall Festival &
Nature Art Show, Maple Hill Farm, 117
Ridge Rd., Hollis, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
The public is invited to this exciting event.
Artwork by dozens of regional artists will be on
display at Maple Hill Farm and the featured artist
this year is Zachary Zahn of Wilton. The Fall
Festival is the signature annual event of Beaver
Brook Association and in addition to the fabulous
display of artwork, there will be activities of interest
for all age groups. These include nature crafts for
children, animal presentations from Wingmasters,
Eyes on Owls and Wildlife Encounters, a petting
farm, live music by local performers including
Caroline Burns, a contestant on The Voice last
season. There will be garden tours, guided hikes,
a beekeeping demonstration, homemade food, hot
dog roast and more. Visit our website for more
details and save these dates for a fun weekend for
everyone - www.beaverbrook.org.
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The Foxs ears are up with four things this week, and of course, the first one is to mention that next Tuesday is Election
Day in Hudson and Litchfield, our towns, and, of course, every city and town in the state.
Remember that the people you are voting for can and will have a major impact on your life, Government of the people,
by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. --Abraham Lincoln. But to keep it for the people we have
to be sure that we elect those who represent us, the Fox knows that this is a primary and you can only vote in one party.
There are two ballots, but the winners on each ballot will be forwarded to the November election. Will the candidate that
your party has chosen win the next election? Who will be governor when the ballots are counted on Nov. 8? Which party
will be in that office?
The bottom line before moving on is get out and
vote ...
The Fox doesnt usually doesnt comment on
issues outside of our towns, but last week there was
a national event. Maybe event is a bad word, but
how can our president allow the president of the
Philippines to tell him off. While those were not the
words, maybe go to hxxl (yes, a bad word) would be
a truer representation. The Fox might have reminded
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte that, in 2014,
the U.S. gave his country $206 million; in 2015, $176
million; in 2016, $184 million; and projected for
next year is $188 million. Money makes the world
go around or does it? Newspaper staff mentioned
that the Philippines also receives money from other
countries, and the United States was only ranked fifth
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on the list. When we leave our den here in Hudson
Shira Gladstone, Site Manager from Historic New England
Thursday, September 22, 2016
understanding or even knowing what is happening get
will present A Preview of the End of the World: The Great
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confusing.
New England Hurricane of 1938
7:00 PM
Coming back into town with a simple request, if youre on or near Central Street on the weekend, drive through the
Memorial School, do it when school is closed, and take a look at the landscaping. With a $50 million budget, the Fox
On September 21, 1938, a massive hurricane hit New York Location
The Hudson Historical Society
wants to ask John Pratt, returning to Hudson as a the facility manager, how much would it cost to have maintenance
and New England, to the surprise of all residents. The
Alvirne Hills House
staff pull a few weeds and pick up the brush piles and fallen limbs. Let the Fox know if his expectations are too high or
Great New England Hurricane, one of the most destructive
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misplaced --school has been open less than 10 days and that school looks bad. What do the other schools look like?
storms in American history, caused more than six hundred
Hudson, New Hampshire
deaths and $400 million in property damages.
There is no expectation of green lawns, with the rain shortage that southern New Hampshire is suffering through. Alvirne
might get a pass this year as the
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What made this storm unique? Join us on September 22nd For more information, go to
area in the Memorial Stadium
at 7;00 pm to learn about the impact and aftermath of the
www.hudsonhistorical.org or
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Hurricane of 1938.
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is that the concerns I have need to be voiced and Im just not sure how to find
an avenue to do that. So, let me explain
The new election cycle is upon us and residents have filed their intentions
for office. One of those people is Steve Hellwig (R) Let me explain the various
issues with this candidate and why I mention them because honestly the
following should be made known as he should be unfit to represent us.
1) Mr. Hellwig filed his paperwork intent listing 6 Meadow Dr. as his address.
The reality is that Mr. Hellwig has not lived at that address for the past
two years. For the first year of not living there he would periodically show
up and then disappear again for a month. The second year Mr. Hellwig left
this property as a Zombie property left to decay, earlier this year Bank of
America repossessed this property. All one needs to do is stop by and see the
repossession notice on the window to know this is truthful. The one caveat
in this is that since the property has been repossessed, B.O.A has sent crew
to maintain the landscaping. They are unsure of how they will list the house
as it was left in shambles and disrepair. It was also left with full contents of
furniture, etc., in what can be described as filth.
I know this because I am the owner of 8 Meadow Dr. and the abutter of the
property.
Whats concerning to me is that, is he even a resident of the town now?
Why is he listing this as his home when he does even not live there?
2) Mr. Hellwig has an issue with non-payment of federal taxes.
Steve H. has been plagued for years with non-payment of his income taxes.
It is to the point a search of the property will show liens placed by the federal
government by doing a search on NHDeeds.com.
To add further to the proof of this a search of USA vs. Hellwig will show he
was sued for federal tax evasion by the Internal Revenue Service.
All public record.
3) Mr. Hellwigs past political behavior.
At one point Mr. Hellwig was a state representative as well as on the
Hudson Budget Committee. While he was serving in this position he was
pulled over by Hudson P.D. for an infraction and it turned out that Mr.
Hellwigs license was under revocation from his Massachusetts days. While
Mr. Hellwig was being arrested he had allegedly made threats against the
police warning them that they Were making a big mistake as he wrote their
budget. It was referred to the A.G. office for investigation albeit the case was
subsequently dropped. This led to Mr. Hellwig suing the government because
he felt that he shouldnt be held accountable in NH for what he had done or
not done in Massachusetts.
I ask, is this the type of person that we want representing our district?
While he lacks moral behavior in his own life, he wants to write laws for the
people of NH?
This reeks of the same type of personality that we saw of Tom Alciere (sic?)
when he got elected and then it turned out he had a website that advocated for
the killing of police and legalization of drugs.
The reality of this is that there should be a way for people to raise concerns
when these types of people run for office to go to the capitol and represent us.
Instead there is no way to dig up this information to know the type of person
we are voting for.
Let me end this with saying that, please dont assume that I am simply
attempting to discredit a republican conservative. A simple search will show
that both my spouse and I are in fact registered Republicans. I just have a
lot of concerns about an individual that I have had the luck to have been
neighbors with.
K. Maynard, Hudson
In August I sent you a release about the New Hampshire Army National
Guards Eighth Annual Retiree Luncheon on Sept. 15 in Concord. Last
Friday I met a NHARNG retiree who handed me a clipping from your Aug.
19 Hudson~Litchfield News. He is planning to attend because of you printing
our release. On behalf of the entire Retiree Luncheon Committee, we thank
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Politics has many side and responsibilities, but I consider the true priority
to be the cut of the man who looks at all sides for the betterment of the people
he represents. I would like to comment about one man I feel will fill these
requirements and some of the reasoning behind my thoughts.
This gentleman is Josh Bourdon.
Having been involved in many town events, I have come to know Josh as a
political figure and also a man to be admired for other reasons as well. Family
is the center of his life (as it should be); if he is at an event you can count on
his family to be in tow and nearby. You can tell at first glance they are an
admirable family and support each other. You can see this in their eyes and
actions. They work as a team - even the little ones!
One of the responsibilities they have pursued is our Veterans. Being a
veteran myself, this issue is close to my heart. They as a family have created an
organization called
Keep our Vets Warm and have collected 1,000-plus articles of clothing,
working with the Liberty House as a distribution point.
Joshs additional support in the political arena in this town has been to help
steadily increase the tax credit available for veteran home owners in Derry.
His dedication to Vets is also evident in the fact he is front-and-center in
most VFW, American Legion and other related organizations, supporting our
troops both in the past and those serving on the front line today.
Closer to home, Joshs daily life also includes a selfless dedication to his
brother, a veteran of 10 years who has recently retired and is transitioning back
into civilian life.
So, if you are looking for the stand up Man, the one that will listen, weigh
all that is true and relevant to you and this town, support this man. I for one
say he will not let you down!
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of their WWII experiences that are of historical value and perhaps have never
been told. American Rosie the Riveter Association would like to acknowledge
these women with a certificate and have their stories placed in our Archives.
American Rosie the Riveter Association is a patriotic non-profit
organization whose purpose is to recognize and preserve the history and legacy
of working women during World War II. This organization was founded
in 1998 by Dr. Frances Carter, Birmingham, Ala., and now has over 5,400
members nationwide. Current elected officers from Georgia, Maryland, Texas,
Missouri and Alabama all serve on a volunteer basis.
If you are a woman (or descendant of a woman) who worked during World
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were running out. I saw the grim-faced steel and
construction workers dragging their equipment
toward the seven-story smoldering pile under
which thousands lay. I saw the dust covered
survivors digging with their bare hands for
their buried comrades until they dropped from
exhaustion. I saw so many average Americans
compelled to join the rescue that they had to be
turned away. And, of course, I saw the power and
courage of those average Americans on United
Flight 93 who made the choice to go down
fighting.
I saw Righteous anger. This is anger so deep as
to make strong men cry. I saw America clench
its fists and rise as one. I could only think of the
words of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, He
hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible
swift sword.
I saw Old Glory raised at Ground Zero. I
saw my countrys flag on every house and street
corner. People sang the national anthem with
tears in their eyes. I even saw a Republican
president embrace a Democrat senate majority
leader on the floor of Congress. The heinous
attack of 9/11, instead of bringing the USA to its
knees, had galvanized us. We stood together,
One Nation, Under God, Indivisible.
That was 15 years ago. And human nature is
as it is. Sadly, the chattering classes and talking
heads regained their composure and changed the
subject. The news media stopped showing the
horrendous attack because it was making people
angry. Sept. 11 became history, subject
to constant analysis, dissection and revision
depending on political bent. Whether by chance
or design, one would think we are more divided
now than the day before 9/11. The turmoil of the
presidential election. Continued terror attacks
at home. The attacks on police officers, the
distrust of government and the tyranny of political
correctness. Some might say we are no longer
the people of 9/11. But I refuse to accept that.
We are the same people. What we saw in the
aftermath of 9/11 was who we are! We must tell
our children and grandchildren what we saw and
how we felt. They need to know that that strength
still exists and that the better angels of our nature
will be there when needed. God Bless the United
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