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Volume 15 Number 23 February 3, 2017 12 Pages

Pelham School Four Windham Women Join March

Board Updates Home in Washington
Schooling Policy by Barbara OBrien
When hundreds of
leaders and businesses
in order to create a state
by Jay Hobson thousands of men, that leads the nation in
The school board had a second reading of an updated policy on women and children social equality.
home schooling at its Jan. 18 board meeting. congregated in The five charter buses
The policy, known as IHBG, spells out the rules concerning the Washington, D.C., finally got underway just
home schooling of Pelham students and the relationship of the on Saturday, Jan. after midnight on Jan.
school board pertaining to those students. 21, the day after 21 and headed south,
As you recall we did this (update) because of legislation the inauguration of arriving in Washington,
clarifying things. We checked and we have 27 students being President Donald J. D.C. about 9:30 a.m.
homeschooled in our town right now, said Superintendent Trump, four Windham According to Diana
Amanda Lecaroz. residents were among Fallon, most of the New
Lecaroz said that the district had not been part of the evaluation the crowd to peacefully Hampshire contingent
process of home-schooled students and that an annual evaluation express their concerns arrived at the site of the
is now required. and fears about a wide Womens March shortly
They (the students) now need to have an annual evaluation variety of issues. before noon. Some
of their education and that has been added back in, should they The four local in the group met up
choose to have it done by us or somebody else, Lecaroz said. women, who made with New Hampshire
The evaluation section of the policy reads: the nearly 800-mile Congresswoman Annie
State law requires that the parent shall maintain a portfolio of round trip from New Kuster and marched
records and materials relative to their home education program. Hampshire to the together under the New
The portfolio shall consist of a log which designates by title the nations capital, were Hampshire state flag,
reading materials used, and also samples of writings, worksheets, Kathleen DiFruscia, while others proceeded
workbooks or creative materials used or developed by the child. Dianna Fallon, Ellie directly to the rally site.
Such portfolio shall be preserved by the parent for two years Rouillard and Lisa A group of New Hampshire residents aboard a charter bus head for the Womens March in Washington, After spending the day
from the date of the ending of the instruction. Parents shall also Ferrisi-Guttman. Due D.C., on Jan. 21. On the far left is Windham resident Kathleen DiFruscia, a former selectman. The listening to inspirational
maintain the results of each annual educational evaluation. to problems with the group traveled all night, arriving just in time for the massive rally in the nations capital. speeches and sharing
In addition, the parent shall provide for an annual educational bus company that Courtesy photos experiences
evaluation in which is documented the childs demonstration of was originally with others who
educational progress at a level commensurate with the childs age scheduled attended the
and ability. There are four (4) options available to parents to meet to transport massive rally, the
this annual educational evaluation requirement; some of which approximately New Hampshire
may involve participation by the district. 160 New coalition headed
Any parent electing to request district participation in the Hampshire back to New
annual evaluation shall contact the grade appropriate building residents to D.C., Hampshire;
administrator prior to the close of the public school year, as well the trip nearly returning home
as a sufficient time in advance of the proposed annual educational became a last- just before the sun
evaluation for it to take place in the form sought by the parent minute crisis. rose.
without hardship to the district. If the resident parent intends Twenty-four Kathleen
to use the state or local assessment provided by the district, the hours before the DiFruscia, a
parent shall inform the district of his or her intent to do so as soon event, the original former Windham
as practicable to provide the district adequate time to prepare bus company selectman, said
and obtain the materials. The building administrator may decline canceled, leaving she found the trip
the districts participation in an untimely request. The building many without to Washington,
administrator may also decline a request when the district is not the transportation. D.C., to participate
participating agency. Fortunately, in the Womens
Lecaroz said that the students and parents currently dont have however, the March, motivating
to, come see us, but they do have to give us an evaluation. organizers of the and inspiring. I
Courtesy photos

They may have told us that they were homeschooling three transportation, enjoyed the trip
years ago, and we havent seen them ever since and if we dont Willow Pfahler considerably, she
see an evaluation on them we really dont know where they are, and Rose said. DiFruscia, an
Lecaroz said. Garcia, members attorney, who was
She said that it is the parents obligation to provide the of United politically engaged
evaluation to the district, not for the district to follow up on Progressive New Windham resident and former Selectman Kathleen Three of the four women from Windham who traveled during the 1960s
students. Hampshire, who DiFruscia (far left) looks over the sea of men, women and to Washington, D.C. for the Womens March line up and participated in
There was no discussion on the issue and the school board vice were already children who attended the Jan. 21 Womens March to to board the charter bus that would carry them south protests in Boston,
chair made a motion to accept the policy IHBG with a second by in Washington, Washington. More than 150 New Hampshire residents to the nations capital. From left are Dianna Fallon, said she feels it
member Megan Larson. The board voted unanimously to accept D.C., were made the nearly 400-mile trip to take part in what turned Ellie Roulliard and Kathleen DiFruscia. Not shown is is vital to stand
the policy update. able to secure out to be one of the largest rallies in the countrys history. Lisa Ferrisi-Guttman. up for issues that
alternative affect women.
transportation We need to
for those nearly be heard, she said. The trip to D.C. was cathartic and helped
stranded in the Granite State. men and women bond with others who also feel strongly about
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that strives to bridge the gap between organizations, community
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Represent PMA in
State Geography Bee Chief Justice Broderick on a Mission to Change
the Culture of Mental Health
by Laurie Jasper For the next hour, Broderick spoke
The Pelham School District and Pelham with candor and, at times, a bit of humor,
Community Coalition have teamed up engaging the crowd and openly sharing
to offer a series of four Winter Social how mental illness changed his family.
Learning programs. On Monday, Jan. 30, Broderick grew up in Massachusetts,
the first event took place at the Pelham and recalled that one of his neighborhood
High School auditorium. Retired New friends relatives lived at Danvers Mental
Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Hospital, and that adults and kids all
John T. Broderick, Jr. spoke about the referred to it as the nut house. He
Campaign to Change Direction, a national shared that he was scared whenever
movement to alter the culture of mental the relative came to visit his friends
health in America. family. Years later, the mental illness
Staff photos by Laurie Jasper

Pelham Superintendent Amanda that frightened me as a child took up

Lecaroz introduced Broderick to the
audience of approximately 100 people,
which included parents, teachers and
members of law enforcement. Broderick,
69, a graduate of Holy Cross and the
University of Virginia School of Law,
served as associate justice from 1995-
2004 and chief justice from 2004-2010.
Chief Justice Broderick tells his personal story regarding
He served as dean of the University of
mental health.
New Hampshire School of Law from
2011-2014.
Ive been very lucky in my professional life, and Im very grateful.
But, Ive never done anything more important in my professional
life than what Im doing tonight, began Broderick. He continued,
I never thought Id be speaking about mental illness but its the
most important thing I do now.
Eighth grader Gehrig Bennett with Principal Sister Maria Rosa
submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson
The Presentation of Mary Academy auditorium was full of
excitement as the 11 finalists of the annual geography bee filled
their seats. During January, classes in grades four through eight
held preliminary rounds to see who would make it to the final
contest. The finalists introduced themselves, and the crowd erupted
in supportive cheers. Fourth grade teacher, Mrs. DeCosta, was the
MC for the event and explained the rules. The pressure was on!
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who did well in school but did not work
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and smoking in high school and who
drank more than most while at college in
New York. He did graduate from college
and then graduate school in Boston, but
Broderick said he and his wife knew their
sons drinking was a problem.
Alcohol experts offered two solutions: put him out of the house
and hope he hits rock bottom to want help or keep him at home
where he will die from drinking. Broderick said he and his wife
convinced their son to go to rehab, which he did three times, but he
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Windham Selectmen Move Forward with

The following local students were named to the Deans List at Springfield College
for academic excellence for the fall term: Lauren Anderson of Pelham, a Sports
Biology major, and Amanda Carey of Windham, a Movement and Sport Studies
major.
Windham residents Miranda Lynn Abyazi, Marissa R Abyazi and Antonio Marco
Scarvaglieri have been named to the University of Connecticut fall Deans List.
Colby-Sawyer College recognizes the following students from Windham for
outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester: Bethany Fennessey, a
member of the class of 2018 majoring in nursing and Nicole Taylor, a member of the
class of 2017 majoring in sport management.
Grace C. Roessling of Pelham, a sophomore Cognitive Science major, earned
Deans List recognition at SUNY Oswego for fall semester.
Julia Newton of Pelham, Taylor Powell and Kelsey Piazza, both of Windham, have
been named to the fall Deans List at Roger Williams University.
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have
been named to the Deans List for fall semester: Jahvon Fox of Pelham, Cara Chrissis
and Mark Lawrence, both of Windham.
Carl Morlock from Windham has been named to the Deans List at the University of
Massachusetts-Dartmouth for the fall semester.
Saint Michaels College Swimming & Diving Team member Connor Hopkins of
Windham has earned a spot on the NE10 Weekly Honor Roll. Hopkins picked up
a pair of wins among his five top-three finishes over the weekend. He won the 100
free (50.91), anchored the third-place 200 medley relay (1:48.21) and nabbed fifth
in the 200 free (1:57.66) during a 154-65 loss to Bentley. Hopkins then won the 50
free (22.77), was second in the 100 back (57.95) by 0.19 seconds and led off for the
runner-up 400 medley relay (3:52.50) during a 135-65 setback against Saint Rose. He
is tied for the mens teams lead with 10 combined victories while sitting second in
solo wins (7), trailing the leader by one.
Julie Sheahan from Windham has been named to the University of Delawares
Deans List for the fall semester.
Contract to Preserve Town Records
by Barbara OBrien
Following recent negotiations with King Information
Systems, Windham Selectmen are ready to move forward
with a contract to assure the preservation of the towns
records. Negotiations were sought by selectmen even
though a lengthy process had already taken place
concerning the most efficient and least costly method of
assuring that Windhams town records are properly retained.
Earlier this fall, following a bid process that was
subsequently rejected, selectmen instructed Town Clerk
Nicole Bottai to proceed with an analysis of what the job
entails. As a result, King Information Systems of Norwood,
Mass., was hired to perform a three-day analysis at a
cost of $2,000. Following the analysis this past October,
King Information Systems provided a detailed report of
recommendations. Subsequently, members of the Records
Retention Committee voted to ask that the bid process be
waived and the contract for the next phase be awarded to
King Information Systems.
Theyre a good fit, Bottai told selectmen late last year.
They spent lots of time with the committee, she said.
They met all expectations and then some.
Subsequently, selectmen voted 3 to 2 to waive the bid
process and enter into negotiations with King Information
Systems. Voting in favor of waiving the bid process were
Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Jennifer Simmons
and Bruce Breton. Voting against waiving the bid process
were Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod and Selectman Roger
Hohenberger.
Phase 2, which is the next step, includes organizing
the vault, setting up an entire record retention (software)
management program, eliminating duplicate records and
creating an inventory and index system. Selectmen Ross
McLeod and Roger Hohenberger both said they think Phase
2 should be put out to bid.
Committee member Margaret Case disagreed with them,
however, pointing out that bid information from King
Information Systems has already been made public. They
met 90 percent of our goals, Case said. Bottai also stood
by contracting with King Information Systems, saying that
they were still fine-tuning the process and are already
familiar with the situation.
When questioned about digitalizing the records,
Information Technology Director Eric DeLong said that
process would occur later in the process. The digital
process would include linking actual paper records in the
vault with searchable digital copies. This will be great for
the residents and for anyone doing research, Bottai added.
During the Jan. 23 selectmens meeting, a representative
from King Information Systems detailed the process and
told selectmen that the cost for phase 2 would not exceed
$23,075. The cost could be less, he said, if the project takes
fewer than the 25 days anticipated for completion. Should
the amount of time go over the 25 days, there would be no
additional cost to Windham, he explained.
A total of $50,000 has already been approved by voters
through a specific warrant article. The remainder of the
money not spent for phase 2 would eventually go toward
the cost of digitizing the towns records.
It is anticipated that King Information Systems should be
available to begin phase 2 of the records retention process
in either February or March of this year.

A Message from the Pelham Town

The following local residents were among 1,424 students from Worcester
Polytechnic Institute named to the universitys Deans List for academic excellence
for the fall semester. From Pelham, Maria Daigle, a member of the class of 2019
majoring in biomedical engineering and psychological science; Thomas Tawadros, a
member of the class of 2020 majoring in chemical engineering; and Jaden Yabut, a
Clerks Ofce
member of the class of 2017 majoring in biology and biotechnology. From Windham, The New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles will be implementing VISION, the new driver license system
Julia Bushell, a member of the class of 2017 majoring in chemical engineering; in the month of February. During this implementation, the Town of Pelhams connection to the state system for
Benjamin Emrick, a member of the class of 2020 majoring in computer science; issuing plates and renewing plates and any other motor vehicle transactions will not be available.
Alexander Fitzgerald, a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical Please avoid the dates of Friday, Feb. 17 through Tuesday, Feb. 21 as the DMV Statewide will not be open to the
engineering; Jack Grubbs, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in mechanical public and the system will not be available to the town as s municipal agent for the state. On Tuesday, Feb. 21,
engineering; Emily Hao, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in computer the Pelham town clerks office will be closing at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 is Presidents Day which is a legal holiday and all
science; Joshua Hebert, a member of the class of 2017 majoring in computer science; federal, state and town offices are closed. If everything goes well on Wednesday, Feb. 22, all operations will be back
and Sai Kiran Vadlamudi, a member of the class of 2017 majoring in computer to normal. February registrants are encouraged to renew before those dates indicated as February is a short month
science. anyway.
Matthew Montbleau, an undeclared freshman from Pelham, was among 2,253
students at Coastal Carolina University who made the fall Deans List.
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Three-Year Contract for

Instructional Assistants Ratied
by Barbara OBrien
When Windham voters go to the polls on
Election Day, Tuesday, March 14, one of the
choices they will need to make on the school
district side of the ballot is whether to support a
three-year contract between the school board and
the instructional assistants; represented by the
para-professional union. The proposed contract
was ratified last month by both the union and the
school board.
The proposed contract represents STEP raises
for additional years worked in the district, as well
as a 25 cent-per-hour increase for instructional
assistants who have been certified through the
New Hampshire Department of Education. The
impact of approving this contract would be .007
cents per thousand dollars assessed property
valuation (for the first year of the three-year
contract). On the average Windham home,
valued at approximately $375,000, the first years
tax impact would total $2,625.
The estimated cost of the instructional assistants
contract over the life of the agreement would be
an increase in the operating budget of $17,355
for the 2017-2018 school year; $12,245 increase
for the 2018-2019 school year; and $20,828
increase for the 2019-2020 school year. These
estimates are based on current staffing levels and
are calculated on the amount paid in the prior
fiscal year.
School Board Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller
said he feels the proposal is a very fair contract
and its passage will encourage the retention of
the excellent employees we now have. Passage
of the article (No. 6) requires a simple majority of
votes.
School board members are unanimously
recommending passage of the three-year IA
contract (5 to 0).
This article and all other school district
proposals will be discussed during the annual
school district deliberative session on Friday,
Feb. 10, beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at
Windham High School. Only registered voters
may participate, unless otherwise allowed by the
school district moderator.

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McDonalds Helps Pelham Rob Breton Files for School Board

Memorial Boosters Support Re-Election
Student-Athletes Windham voters will have the opportunity to vote for the open school
board seats as well as a district-wide comprehensive facilities upgrade.
Rob Breton is running for re-election for one of the seats on the school
board.
In his first term, he consistently advocated for the students, teachers,
administrators and parents of the district while being mindful of the tax
impact for all Windham residents.
He has known to be a calm and steadying influence on the board
and has worked collaboratively with all of the Windham School Board
members he has served with.
Courtesy photos

He is asking for your support for one more three-year term. Cast your
vote on Tuesday, March 14 at Windham High School.

Pelham Fire Log

On Jan. 18, student-athletes from PMS graciously accept a check presented by Larry Johnston of McDonalds.
submitted by Pelham Memorial School Sports Boosters
McDonalds Restaurant in Pelham recently teamed up with the Pelham Memorial School Sports
Boosters to help raise money to support the middle schools student-athletes. McDonalds holds
fundraising nights where 20% of restaurant sales are donated to a partnering school or non-profit
organization.
The Pelham Memorial Boosters fundraising event was held on Dec. 5, which was a snowy, wintry
night. Despite the weather, supporters of the boosters turned out and more than $150 was raised in
just two short hours from sales that occurred both in the restaurant and through the drive-thru. The
boosters and the student-athletes at Pelham Memorial School thanks McDonalds for giving back to our
community.
The Pelham Memorial School Sports Boosters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support
the student-athletes at the middle school by funding the purchase of items not covered by the athletic
budget at the school. If you are interested in joining or supporting the boosters, you can contact them via
the school or follow them on Facebook at Memorial School Sports Boosters.
January 23: 4:20 a.m. Medical emergency, Leonard Drive. 4:45 a.m. Medical emergency, Sawmill
Road. 5:38 a.m. Medical emergency, Berkeley Street. 8:15 a.m. Medical emergency, Main Street. 3:26
p.m. Medical emergency, Brookview Drive. 3:26 p.m. CO detector activation, Holstein Drive. 3:34
p.m. Medical emergency, Winterberry Road. 5:37 p.m. Dispatched to Windham for medical emergency.
5:47 p.m. Service call, Holstein Drive.
January 24: 12:13 a.m. Medical emergency, Nashua Road. 9:00 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Dutton
Road.
January 25: 8:12 a.m. Medical emergency, Main Street. 3:56 p.m. Medical aid, Castle Hill Road.
5:01 p.m. Medical emergency, Hobbs Road. 10:13 p.m. Electrical issue, Briarwood Road.
January 26: 6:08 a.m. Medical emergency, Mammoth Road. 10:40 a.m. Motor vehicle accident,
Bridge Street. 12:42 p.m. Medical emergency, Terrace Circle. 12:54 p.m. Investigate fire alarm
activation, Leonard Drive. 1:26 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 4:02 p.m. Oil burner
problem, Chagnon Lane.
January 27: 11:51 a.m. Oil burner problem, Windham Road. 1:22 p.m. Medical aid, Bush Hill Road.
7:00 p.m. Service call, Settlers Way.
January 28: 1:24 a.m. Medical emergency, Loretta Avenue. 1:32 p.m. Medical emergency, Tina
Avenue. 11:55 p.m. Medical assistance, Gumpas Hill Road.
January 29: 12:33 p.m. Medical emergency, Leonard Drive. 9:44 p.m. Assist police, Mammoth Road.

Six Pelham and Windham Students Nominated for Service Academies

submitted by the Offices of Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Congresswoman Annie Kuster Im confident they will serve as strong representatives of both our state and our country. They have all
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) have announced their proven their commitment to hard work, patriotism and honor. It is a great privilege to nominate these
admissions of New Hampshire students for admission to the United States Service Academies. Six area students for the opportunity to be appointed to the U.S. Service Academies. I know they will make our
students were selected: Michael Chiasson, Noah Hurst, Sophia Tarpey and Morgan Walsh of Pelham, as state and nation proud.
well as Alexander Jensen and James McKee of Windham. The list of students from Pelham and Windham appears below. More information on the nomination
In all, Sen. Shaheen has nominated 52 students. These exceptional young men and women have process is available on Congresswoman Kusters website.
demonstrated an inspiring commitment to service and desire to serve their country in the United States U.S. Air Force Academy
military, said Shaheen. I applaud them for their dedication to making our country stronger and I Michael J. Chiasson, Pelham (The Derryfield School)
am honored to nominate these extraordinary New Hampshire students to the United States Service U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Academies. Alexander B. Jensen, Windham (Central Catholic High)
Of the 26 students nominated by Congressman Kuster, five were nominated to the U.S. Military U.S Military Academy
Academy, 10 to the U.S. Air Force Academy, 10 to the U.S. Naval Academy, and one to the U.S. Merchant Noah M. Hurst, Pelham (Academy for Science & Design)
Marine Academy. James P. McKee, Windham (Windham High School)
Nominating these promising young men and women to attend our countrys esteemed military Sophia A. Tarpey, Pelham (The Derryfield School)
academies is a true honor, said Kuster. This years nominees hail from across the Second District and Morgan K. Walsh, Pelham (Pelham High School)

School District Wants Old Police Station

Back from Town
by Barbara OBrien
In 2013, after 15 years, the Windham School District
Administration decided it didnt want to use the former police
station on Route 111 anymore. Since 1998, the school district
had been using the building to house preschoolers. Windham
Police occupied the building beginning in 1979 and stayed at
that location until the new police station was built on Fellows
Road. After the police moved out of the old building, the school
district agreed to a minimum 10-year lease with the town.
Over the years, however, the building, which was actually
built as a house, fell into disrepair and suffered from a lack of
maintenance. Problems cited at the time the school district
wanted to rid itself of the facility included the need for roof and
siding repairs, the existence of mold, poorly fitting windows and
doors and even the infestation of various critters.
The town did, indeed, accept the return of the old police
station in 2013 and began looking into ways to have the
structure renovated and to actually turn it into an asset. A
proposal last year to use the building as a satellite location for a
local nursery and florist was ultimately turned down; leaving the
building still deteriorating on its foundation. Those who opposed
leasing the building to a local business owner said they felt that
area of town has a better and more lucrative use.
Selectman Bruce Breton said it is the school boards job
to analyze what should be invested in the building. Let the
residents vote on the proposal, Breton said.
School board member Ken Eyring said that the school district
really does need the space and will continue to have a use for
the building even if the construction project for Golden Brook
and Windham Middle School is approved on Election Day.
Eyring blamed prior administrations for the poor condition of the
building, saying that it was due to poor management by the
school district.
Resident Pat Robertson wanted to know where the money
for the renovations would be coming from. Is it in the school
district budget? Will it be a separate warrant article? Robertson
asked.
Langlois said the renovations wouldnt all be done at one
time. Its likely wed appropriate the money next year, he
said, adding that we really dont have a lot of extra money right
now.

Im grateful to
The latest development, which came about only a few weeks
ago, was the new administration for SAU 95 seeking approval
from the selectmen to enact a lease on the property. According

have Dana-Farber
to Superintendent Richard Langlois, who took on the job this
past summer, the building would be used as a central registration
area, a facility for maintenance operations, professional

care so close.
development training, conference/community room and other
administrative needs.
Langlois requested a five-year lease on the property, rather
than the three-year lease offered by selectmen. He told
selectmen the longer lease would be needed to warrant the Dan, Cancer survivor
expenses involved in renovations; costs that would be borne
by the school district on an incremental basis. Langlois said a
recent inspection of the property included the need for a new
roof, chimney repairs, new flashing, new siding, the replacement
of rotted door and window frames, the eradication of rodents,
and stabilization of the garage. Langlois said that, contrary
to stories from the past, no snakes were found lurking in the
building. There are also some outdoor lighting issues that need When Dan learned he had cancer, he wasnt going to settle for anything less than the top
to be addressed, Langlois said. Plans also include doing air
quality testing. cancer center in New England, Dana-Farber. So when he found a Dana-Farber practice
Langlois said he was not yet certain of the anticipated costs nearby, it made getting the expert care he wanted so much easier.
involved in the renovation, but is expected to have those
numbers by the upcoming deliberative session on Friday, Feb.
10. Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets noted that the cost is Through Dana-Farbers community locations, patients like Dan benefit from treatment
the same to taxpayers whether the repairs are done by the town
based on the latest research from expert oncologists close to home.
or the school district. Are we talking $50,000 or $250,000?
Desilets wanted to know. Nobody is using it now, but, down
the road, to allow the highest and best use of the property Today, Dan is cancer-free and grateful to have Dana-Farber in his community. To learn
(commercial development), the building eventually might need
to be bulldozed, Desilets commented. more, call us or speak with your doctor about a referral.
Selectmens Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod said he would go
along with the request as it will be the school district that is
assuming all the risk. It is a good location, McLeod added.
The facility is located adjacent to the administrative offices for
SAU 95 (Windham).
Selectmen ultimately and unanimously agreed to Langlois
request and a warrant article (#28) would appear on this years
ballot. The cost of the lease to the school district will be $1 per 603-552-9100
year for a five-year period. If approved by voters on March 14, dana-farber.org/londonderry
the warrant article would allow selectmen to enter into such a
lease with the school district.
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The Word Around Town...
Rob Breton is Well Suited for School Board
I wanted to write this letter in support of my friend Rob Breton for reelection
to the Windham School Board. There are so many reasons why Rob should
be reelected as he has done an outstanding job in first term. He continues
to be the voice of reason among the different personalities/individuals within
the school board and consistently makes decisions with the best interest of
the students in mind. He also possesses such great personal traits such as...
calmness, professionalism, caring and sensibility. These traits are evident in
the way in which he makes decisions related to all things school board related.
Lastly, I have personally known Rob for over 10 years and in that time I have
seen him raise 5 wonderful children (just ask anyone who knows the Breton
family). For these reasons and so many others, Rob should absolutely be
reelected to the Windham School Board as there really are no better suited
school board candidates.
Chuck DiPrima, Windham
The Pelham Good Neighbor
Funds Activities in 2016
The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund has completed 47 years of helping our
Neighbors In Need. We were able to provide financial assistance to 23 families
and individuals in Pelham throughout the year for rent, heat, electricity, food
and other household expenses which amounted to $28,688. This also included
two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who had a financial need and
had been accepted to a college or university and over the last seventeen years,
we have awarded 23 scholarships amounting to $57,500, sponsored an event
on substance abuse for the Pelham Community Coalition, donated to the
Salem Caregivers, mens and womens shelter which provide services to Pelham
residents.
Our fundraisers include: 23rd Annual Golf Tournament and 47th Annual
Christmas Drive as well as donations from local businesses, organizations,
schools, churches, families and individuals. During our Christmas Drive, we
coordinated our 27th Annual Sponsor-A-Child Program where residents in
town went out and purchased the toys and clothing that the children wanted
for which we are truly thankful. We would also like to thank the various
organizations who helped collect food and cash donations at the Pelham Plaza
which included: the American Legion Post 100, The John Hargreaves Memorial
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10722, St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council
6902, the Pelham Firefighters Association, the Cub Scouts Pack 25 and the
Boy Scouts Troop 25. The Salem/Derry Elks provided food for 10 families in
Pelham and we thank them for their support. Because of all the support and
cooperation we got from the community, we were able to provide toys, clothing
and food for 24 families and 49 children which we estimated to be over $7,000.
A special thank you to Karen Genoter who does an excellent job of taking
care of our website and Steve Ziokas who takes care of our annual state and
federal tax returns. I would also like to share with you a couple of thank you
cards that we recently received. One of the residents who we helped had broken
five ribs. He thanked us for paying the rental for both a lift chair and a wheel
chair while his ribs healed. He stated that both items were life savers and that
he could not have slept or maneuvered without them. The second card was
from a woman who we helped pay for the cost of repairing her oil tank and
furnace. She goes on to state that it is such a relief to know we will be safe and
warm.
I personally want to thank Dawn Holdsworth who is the Welfare
Administrator in Pelham. Dawn and I have worked together for many years
in helping our less fortunate residents. The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund
Committee is made up of 15 volunteers who are dedicated and committed to
helping our Neighbors In Need. Your donations and support have allowed us
to reach out and help someone in need. The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund
is unique because there are not many charitable organizations like us who
run their own fundraisers and decide who we are going to provide financial
assistance within the community. We could not be successful without the
support of the entire community and we are truly grateful. We look forward
to being of service to the community in 2017. For more information about us,
please visit our website at www.pelhamgoodneighborfund.org.
Frank Sullivan, President, Pelham Good Neighbor fund
We Support Breton for Windham School Board
Rob Breton possesses the integrity, compassion and perspective necessary
to be an effective member of our School Board. Rob has consistently taken a
pragmatic and thoughtful approach to address the pressing concerns we now
face including the critical School expansion projects.
Over the last three years, Rob has consistently:
Brought a steady hand to the School Board. He is universally recognized as
solutions-oriented and collaborative Demonstrated leadership on tough issues.
His votes have reflected the balance between minimizing the tax burden on
our community while still maximizing the quality of education for our kids.
Displayed a forward-thinking approach to the role. Rob has been a pillar of the
community for many years, and has a vested interest in the long-term success of
the school system.
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With two active and three former students in the Windham Public Schools,
Rob has shown that he is dedicated and passionate about our schools and ready
to make responsible choices for our future. Why I Want
We support Rob Breton for School Board and ask that other Windham
citizens take the opportunity to get to know Rob and his positions. We are at
a critical juncture concerning the future of education in Windham and your
to Go on a Reality
educated vote is important. Please vote Rob Breton for School Board.
Joe and Jess Miller, Windham
TV Show
Im not writing about current events and politics this
week because I dont feel like it. This week is about
It is All about our Children, our Future. why I want to go on a good old trashy reality TV show.
Three years ago, I was honored and humbled to be elected to serve as a My response is going to be a classic millennial answer.
member of your School Board. In the ensuing three years, despite some Its because I cant deal with reality. Of course, many
challenges, so much has been accomplished. people cant deal with reality right now, so maybe its
Weve passed budgets, teacher and Administrator contracts; assembled not so much a generational trait as it is a situational
a District Administration team with decades of experience in District issue.
improvement; created an all-encompassing District facilities plan to solve My parents suggest that that I go on Survivor. Um,
no thank you. I need toilet paper and I dont eat fish.
our overcrowding and update the facilities to be commensurate with modern
I also really enjoy showering. Id rather go on one of
learning.
I have also put my focus on the classroom, and have helped to provide those reality shows where youre in a house with a
opportunity for our parents to see and hear what and how our students are bunch of attractive emotionally unstable people who
have daily
being taught (please take a look at our WSD Curriculum Channel on
liquor-fueled
YouTube).
fights. Sounds
To that end, I have supported initiatives to provide the expanded use of
way more fun
technology in the classroom, which is now as essential as books and the other
to me than
tools of traditional learning.
sneaking off
It has been an honor to have served with Dennis Senibaldi, Ken Eyring,
in the middle
Daniel Popovici-Mueller, Tom Murray, as well as Jerome L. Rekart and Mike
of the night in
Joanis. What a wide range of perspectives and areas of expertise - I have learned
the snake- and
much from all of them.
bug-infested
I have tried to be a calm and steadying presence on the Board, and have
woods to go to
stayed focused on what is best for the students with an eye toward the impact
the bathroom. Im thinking more towards Are You the
on taxes.
One? on none other than MTV.
As excited as I was three years ago, I am even more excited about what
Granted I do not expect to find my true love on
can be done to continue to provide a top notch education to our children, in
one of these shows. I do expect to find some money.
facilities equipped for 21st century learning, delivered by the best educators
Not a lot of money, but maybe enough to pay off my
in the business. I will continue to focus on initiatives that move the needle
student debt, freeing me of my burden and allowing
for our students and provide value for the voters of Windham. Beyond our
me to do what I want to do with my life. In the
overcrowding (hopefully solved this March with your help at the polls), we
meantime there are attractive boys that I can observe
need to establish a long term athletic facilities plan to address adding much
with a nice cocktail in hand while I watch the drama
needed fields, updating others, and providing opportunity for all of our athletic
unfold. Hopefully, in a nice hot place surrounded by
programs to host athletic events safely and with pride.
a picturesque landscape and winning cool challenges
I have three requests for your consideration. 1. Please do all that you can to
that allow me to do things that I might otherwise never
educate yourselves and your friends and neighbors about the pressing issues in
do. That sounds absolutely amazing because, for the
our schools and the solutions the Board, citizen committees and Administration
however many weeks I would be on the show, I dont
have created. Call me, email or private message me, stop me at the grocery
have to worry about anything outside the show. I can
store--Im here to work with you and FOR you and our students. 2. Get to the
watch everybody make a fool of themselves and care
polls in March and vote. Encourage your neighbors to do the same--widespread
way too much about things that dont really matter.
participation is vital! 3. Please consider voting to allow me to serve you for one
How nice it would be if my biggest concern is if a hot
more term. I want to see our facilities project through and continue to work
emotionally unstable guy likes me? What I would give
with the community, my fellow Board members and this Administration to
for that to be my biggest problem in life.
enhance the educational opportunities we provide to the students of Windham.
I dont understand how people can freak out over a
Then as now, it is all about our children, our future.
heartbreak over a mini fling that lasted one day to a
Rob Breton, Windham week. Those two people didnt really like each other;
they just liked how each other looked. Watch as I say
this, if I ever were to go onto one of these shows, Id be
Keleigh McAllister - A Committed Forward- the first one to act like one of those drunken idiots who
Looking Choice for School Board falls madly in love (cough, cough, lust) with the first
guy I talk to.
It is with pleasure that we wholeheartedly endorse Keleigh McAllister for
The only thing that would bother me is knowing that
Windham School Board.
my grandparents would totally watch the show when
We have known Keleigh and her family for over five years, first meeting as
it airs on TV. That would just be in my head the entire
our sons were in preschool together, and then through Cub Scouts, soccer, and
time, and I would mess up and do something dumb
summer camp. We admire Keleigh as someone with energy, with intellect, with
and totally regret it and not even think about it until
a drive to serve the community and a willingness to step up and work hard.
when my grandparents bring it up over dinner one day.
She has a forward-looking positive attitude, an optimistic outlook, and is a
I really dont think this is in a lot of reality TV show
pleasure to work with.
peoples head because the shows would be a lot more
Keleigh has been a consistent voice within the district for several years,
boring. I also dont think that future prominent jobs are
working with the administration to improve options for all children, attending
in these peoples minds. In high school they warned
School Board meetings, and most recently serving as a member of the
you about the dangers of what you post on social
Superintendent District Parents Council.
media and how it could affect your employment, Im
Keleigh is talented at absorbing information, processing and understanding
not sure if my generation understood that once you go
it quickly, and is able to eciently render an opinion or decision when needed.
on a reality TV show that its also out their forever. Just
As a chemical engineer, she is trained to think logically. She also brings subject
saying.
matter expertise in environmental health and safety issues, and has set the
Im not sure what other peoples motives are for
well-being of the communitys children as a top priority. As a regulatory affairs
going on (excluding Survivor) maybe they actually
professional, she is trained to navigate the many regulations that govern the
expect to find love, maybe they are just on it for money,
educational imperatives of our district and to lobby successfully for appropriate
maybe its for 15 minutes of fame. Lets face it the vast
education adequacy aid.
majority of reality TV game show contestants dont
Our personal experience with Keleigh assures us that as a public servant she
become famous; the lucky ones become infamous.
will listen to the many opinions and viewpoints from the entire Windham
I mean, lets face it, Im not the nice, sweet and
community, and will consider all of them in her decisions. We may not always
innocent type, and I dont have to be. This isnt the
agree, but our dialog is always respectful and the tone is always considerate.
early 1800s. My sole purpose isnt to marry and have
Keleigh has a passion for STEAM education, and is a strong advocate for
children. Most of the time Ill sit back and watch the
bringing our middle school facilities up to NH middle school standards
show, but when Im bored or in a certain mood. I will
for science and related curricula. She is a strong advocate for solutions to
get confrontational and I will cause a scene. I mean I
overcrowding in our schools. She is enthusiastic about public education and
am an American millennial, but at least I admit it and
investing her energy locally in the schools to the benefit of all the children of
accept it.
Windham.
The other plus side is that I will gain a ton of
Please join us on March 14 in voting for Keleigh McAllister for Windham
social media attention, which would be so great for
School Board.
advertising for my unpublished book that is actually
Spencer and Chandra Webb, Windham kind of about being on a reality TV show in a very dark
and twisted way.
As always, feel free to email any questions,
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Good for the CommunityYour Hometown Community Calendar
Third Thursdays thru June 15
Now Every third Thursday of the month
the Windham Garden Club meets on
the second floor of the Windham Town
Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. and features various
speakers. Upcoming speakers and dates are:
Feb. 16: The Nature of New Hampshire which
will feature photos of rare and special plant
communities.
March 16: Learning plant propagation, growing
from seeds and cutting. Learn the optimal
medium, sunlight, temperature and water.
April 20: Learn about the status of Bobcats in
our area. Find where the increased sightings and
captures are.
May 20: Plant Sale and Raffle
May 24: The New Hampshire Federation of
Garden Clubs Annual Meeting.
June 15: Windham Garden Club Summer
Solstice Awards Banquet
Meetings are open to the community and
everyone is welcome to bring their friends.
Ending Saturday, February 2
2nd Oscar Winner Guessing Contest. Pick
up a contest form at the Nesmith Library.
Participants with the most accurate
predictions will win prizes. Free to enter.
Limit three entries per person. Open to all ages.
Be sure to watch the Academy Awards on Sunday,
Feb. 26!
Monday, February 6 & Monday, February
6th 13
The Pelham Fire Department
offers training classes on First Aid,
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to
residents of Pelham. The next scheduled class
will be in February. The First Aid portion will be
on Feb. 6 and the CPR/AED portion will be on
Feb. 13. Each class runs 6 to 10 p.m. and is $20.
Class enrollment is limited to nine students and is
an American Heart Association certificate (non-
healthcare). To register or for more information
contact the Pelham Fire Department at 635-2703.
Tuesday, February 7
7th U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheens staff will
hold Office Hours in Pelham from 11 a.m.
to 12 p.m. at Town Hall to help residents
seeking assistance with federal agencies
on issues such as veterans benefits, federal taxes,
housing, immigration and Social Security in one-
on-one meetings. All area residents are welcome
to attend. For more information on the services
available, or if you have any questions, call 647-
7500.
Tuesday, February 7 & Wednesday, February 8
Pelham: Town Deliberative Sessions, Pelham
High School, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8
8th New England and Haiti We Go Way
back, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Pelham Public
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Julie A. (Becker-Reasoner) Manson
Julie A. (Becker-
Reasoner) Manson, 59
of Windham, passed
away Jan. 17, at Parkland
Medical Center in Derry.
Born and raised in
Kansas City, Mo., Julie
continued her education
beyond high school to St.
Lukes Hospital School
of Nursing where she
earned her certification
as an LPN. She has since
lived and worked in
Texas, Illinois and Massachusetts before settling
in Windham, where she has lived for the past 15
years.
Julie was a valued employee at St. Joseph Family
Medical Centers in Nashua and Hudson, where
she worked as an LPN under the direction of Dr.
David Brignall. She was very involved with the
Muscular Dystrophy Association as an advocate for
the cause and was affectionately known as Judge
Julie when volunteering for the MDA lockups.
Julie loved her family, her Toy Poodles Katie Bear
(recently deceased) Buddy Bear and Sissy Bear, her
Library. Find out how New England went from
being the biggest slave merchant of the colonies
to being among the most generous region of the
United States when it comes to Haiti. Find out
how New Englanders are making a difference for
the long haul. The speaker is a consultant to local
Haitian NGOs. Q&A to follow the presentation.
Pelham: School Deliberative Session, 7 p.m.,
Pelham High School
Friday, February 10
1 0th Windham: Deliberative Session, 9 p.m.,
Windham High School
Saturday, February 11
11th Windham: Town Deliberative Session, 9
a.m., Windham High School
Film: Graham Greenes novel on Haiti
Brought to Life by Elizabeth Taylor, 10:30 a.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Elizabeth Taylor plays the
wife of the Uruguayan ambassador to Haiti and
Richard Burton plays the halfhearted owner of a
failing hotel in the capital city of Port Au Prince.
This is the story of their affair intertwined with
the political realities of life in Haiti in the 1960s.
Despite the title, this is a drama not a comedy.
The depiction of life with the Tonton Macoutes
Papa Docs secret police is chilling. Also starring
Lillian Gish, Alec Guiness and Peter Ustinov.
1967/ 2 hours 30 min/ Drama/ Unrated parental
discretion required. Discussion to follow the film.
Tuesdays, February 14 thru March 28
14 th Art for Kids program, for beginners
and beyond (ages 6-12), 4 to 5 p.m.,
First Congregational Church basement
classroom. No experience needed. Size of
groups is limited; first come, first serve. Program
fee. Registration form available at Pelham Park
& Rec office, 6 Village Green or online at www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation. Register online at
https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com.
Wednesday, February 15
1 5th Book Discussion: The Dew Breakers
by Edwidge Danticat, 7 to 8 p.m., Pelham
Public Library. A scarred Brooklyn resident
remembers his past life as a Haitian torturer
in the 1960s, a period during which he waged
personal and political battles before moving to
New York, where his past continued to haunt him
throughout his marriage and parenthood. While
providing a moving account of the horrors and
degradations of a dictatorship, Danticat does
not judge her main character or anyone else, but
merely reminds us that atonement, reparation, was
possible and available for everyone.
The Pelham Democrats will meet at the John
H. Hargreaves Memorial Hall; 6 Main St., to elect
town Democratic Town Committee officers and
delegates to the New Hampshire Democratic Party
state convention. Local Democratic Committee
officers and delegates have a vote at annual state
Democratic Party conventions, to approve the party
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gardens and plants, making crafts and fishing.
Julie is preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne
J. (Plimmer) Becker and her brother, John D.
Becker, Sr.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Mark P.
Manson of Windham, formerly of Massachusetts;
her loving father, John R. Becker of Pittsburg,
Mo.; and dear family friend, Dee Perrey of
Flemington, Mo.; children, Aimee and Patrick
McNallen of Texas, Christopher and Tristin Manson
of Londonderry, Daniel and Shainna Manson of
Australia; grandchildren, Konnor, Kiley, Emma,
Hunter and Remington; sister-in-law, Dora Becker;
and nephews, John Jr., Jacob and Joseph, of Texas;
a large extended family and, of course, her Toy
Poodles Buddy Bear and Sissy Bear.
Memorial visitation was held Feb. 2 at the
Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Rd.,
Windham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Lung
Cancer Alliance.
To send a message of condolence to the family,
please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.
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platform and meet Democrats from other locations potential drug and alcohol misuse.
in the state, etc. New Hampshire Democrats
are excited about working to elect responsible
March 20, 6:30 p.m.: This is a follow-up to the
Mock Bedroom where our speaker will focus
leaders for Pelham, state wide offices and national on, as parents, what can we do to support our
office holders representing our state. Our caucus children to remain or become drug/alcohol free.
provides a great opportunity for anyone who wants April 17, 6:30 p.m.: The PHS Student
to be part of New Hampshires unique grassroots- Ambassadors and GRIP Club will be hosting
style politics. There is no cost to attend the caucus, Pelhams second local Town Hall Meeting. This
and it is open to all members of the public. Any is a community-wide event with the focus to
registered Democrat, regardless of past political help students of all ages to make healthy and
experience, can run for an officer or delegate informed choices regarding alcohol and drug
position. Pelham residents are eager to elect
representatives who will work to create good jobs,
abuse.
Wednesday, February 22
expand opportunities for middle class families, and
to preserve our environment. For more info call 2 2nd Team Trivia Night, 6 p.m. at the Nesmith
321-6217.
Library. The fun returns! Come as a team
or on your own. Questions cover sports,
Friday, February 17 & Saturday, February history, geography, science, pop culture,
1 7th18
Pelham Actors Guild and Pelham Parks &
current events, and more. Pizza, drinks and
desserts will be served. Prize for the winning team!
Rec present Lewis Blacks hilarious comedy Free, and open to the public. Registration required.
One Slight Hitch Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and Recommended for ages 16-plus.
Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Sherburne Hall in
Thursday, February 23
Pelham. $7 donation. More info/tickets: www.
PelhamActorsGuild.org or 635-2721. 2 3rd The Womans Service Club of Windham
will host Candidates Night at the Windham
Saturday, February 18 Town Hall at 7 p.m. The community is
18th Behind the Scenes at a Haitian NGO,
12:15 to 1:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library.
invited to meet the candidates. The event
will be aired live on Windham Community Cable,
Michelle Roose will share her experiences WCTV-21. More information to be announced.
working in two Haitian NGOS one in
Monday, February 27
county and one in the U.S in the fields of nutrition
and education. Q&A to follow the presentation. 27th SAT Practice Test at the Nesmith Library
for Windham High School students. The
Monday, February 20 Nesmith Library will offer a full length
20th Do you want to keep a closer eye on
your kids room for signs of risky behavior?
SAT practice test. Practice makes perfect,
so grab your No. 2 pencils and calculators and
Not sure what to look for? Come to join us. Space is limited so call (432-7154) or
Pelham High School at 6:30 p.m. for a free email sbrikiatis@nesmithlibrary.org to register.
Mock Bedroom event. This event is designed for Registration is required. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
any adults that want more information on how to and test starts promptly at 8:30 a.m.
identify risky or illegal behaviors in their kids just
by looking in their room. There will be an exhibit
set up to look like the average teenagers bedroom.
Presenters from the Pelham Police Department, the
Pelham Community Coalition and the NH Liquor
Commission will be there to present information
and answer questions. This event is sponsored
by the Pelham Community Coalition, the Pelham
School District, the Pelham Police Department and
the Greater Lowell Health Alliance.
Mondays, February 20, March 20 & April 17
The Pelham School District, in collaboration
with the Pelham Community Coalition, is offering
the very first Winter Social Learning Series to be
held at PHS Auditorium. This series is open to
all Pelham residents and kicked off with Retired
Chief Supreme Court Justice John Brodericks
presentation on Jan. 30 at PHS auditorium. Mark
your calendars, because you wont want to miss
any of these:
Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m.: After the overwhelming
response from last year, we will be bringing the
Mock Bedroom back to Pelham. This event is
designed to inform parents of warning signs of
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More NH Residents to Qualify for
Heating Help as Guidelines Change
submitted by Phil Grandmaison
More residents of Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties can now qualify for help in paying their
heating bills this winter due to recently increased eligibility guidelines, according to Tracy Desmarais,
energy director at Southern New Hampshire Services. We welcome this decision by the NH Office of
Energy planning to open up the Fuel Assistance program to a greater number of vulnerable NH families,
said Desmarais.
For example, a family of four can now earn up to $ 4,956 over 30 days to qualify, an increase of $961
from the previous maximum.
Residents of Hillsborough and Rockingham counties who think they may qualify for a grant should
contact their nearest Southern New Hampshire Services /Rockingham Community Action office as soon
as possible by phone to schedule an application appointment.
The following are application locations:
Hillsborough Co.
Manchester: 160 Silver St., 647-4470
Nashua: 134 Allds St., 889-3440
Milford: 1 Columbus Ave., 924-2243
Rockingham Co
Derry: 9 Crystal St., 965-3029
Salem: 85 Stiles Rd., 893-9172
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Campaign Rolled Out to Educate Public on Proposed School Projects

by Barbara OBrien Brook, as it is, will no longer exist; only the present gymnasium
On Jan. 19, with only a few weeks left before the annual School and kindergarten wing (built just a few years ago) will remain.
District Deliberative Session and less than two months before The pods and quads will be demolished. The school will
voters cast their ballots, members of the Windham Parent/Teacher virtually double in population size; going from the current 589
Association organized a public forum intended to educate residents students to a capacity of more than 1,000. A new athletic field
about this years proposed school construction and renovation will be constructed on top of the new leach field. Different grades
projects. (kindergarten through fourth) will be located in their own houses.
In addition to multiple school district administrators, The preschool program will be moved from the high school and
approximately 50 residents attended the presentation by the building located in the rear of Golden Brook, with its own playground.
and grounds committee; a sub-committee of the Windham School Nichols compared the division of grade levels to row houses,
Board. The session was held at Golden Brook School; the main which allow students in each grade to feel as if they are in a smaller
site of the proposed construction. Tours of the existing facility were environment. A new 7,000-square-foot gymnasium, with a stage at
offered afterward. Many of those in attendance are the parents one end, will be built. Art and music programs will be located in

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of young children; some of whom will be directly affected by the close proximity to one another to allow collaboration. Teachers (6
proposed project. out of 8) will no longer be subjected to traveling from class to class
In addition to major renovations at Golden Brook School, the with a cart. A full-service kitchen is included in the proposal, with
proposal also includes renovations and upgrades to Windham the existing gymnasium being used as a cafeteria.
Middle School. Last year, a similarly priced proposal failed to pass As for the middle school, Its failing in so many ways, according
by a very narrow margin of 114 votes. Approval requires a 60 Among those attending the unity gathering on Jan. 19 are three town ocials, to St. Laurent; who praised the staff for doing so much with so
percent majority vote, not the usual 50 percent majority. This years from left: Walter Kolodziej, Dianna Fallon and Ruth-Ellen Post. little. Its not a proper middle school, he said, noting the lack
proposal is slightly less costly and does feature some significant of specific programs required for state certification. Currently, it
valuation at the highest point of the bond and drop to 85 cents
changes from last years concept. The newest proposal is expected is actually deemed to be an upper elementary school. Based on
per $1,000 assessed real estate valuation at the lowest point. The
to take a total of 26 months to complete; about 10 months less than literature distributed during the meeting, the student-teacher ratio at
last years concept. median priced home in Windham is valued at $375,200.
In the highest year, taxes on a median priced home would
During the proposed construction, some administrators and four
increase $514. Building and grounds committee chairman
first-grade classes would be housed in leased portable classrooms.
said the project is still being fine-tuned.
The cost of leasing those portables, which must meet all state
In response to a question from a resident, Hickey said
standards and safety codes, is estimated at a half million dollars over
that operational costs for Golden Brook and Windham
a 12-month period. That expense is already factored into the overall
Middle School, should the project become reality, had
proposed construction budget. Third graders are expected to remain
not yet been determined. Hickey also said that all aspects
in a section of Windham High School, as they are now. According
of the project would be put out to competitive bid, if the
to high school Principal Bob Dawson, there is room for these junior
proposal passes in March, and that money to hire an
jaguars for at least the next several years. Golden Brook would be
owners representative is included in the proposed budget.
worked on in phases one and two. Windham Middle School would
be tackled during phase three. School board member Rob Breton said there is more
being brought to the table this year regarding educational
Resident Cynthia Finn, who has been working with the building
programs than there was last year, despite the slightly lower
and grounds committee, as well as the previous facilities committee,
cost of the current concept. This is the beginning, said
emphasized that the purpose of the presentation was to provide
accurate information; to create informed voters. building and grounds committee Chairman Rob St. Laurent.
We are here tonight to build momentum for this project.
Business Administrator William Hickey, who took on the job this
We need your help, St. Laurent said, addressing his
past July, following the resignation of Adam Steel, presented the
comments to the audience. Word of mouth is extremely
financial ramifications of the current $38,907,102 three-phased
important, he added. We need people to ask questions,
project. Eight hundred thousand dollars of the cost of the proposed A unity event takes place Thursday, Jan. 19 on Windhams Town Common, the evening prior to
so that they can be answered before Election Day. In
project is already set aside in a capital reserve fund that was the Presidential Inauguration.
response to a question as to whether the project has been
established last year. According to Hickey, a 20-year bond would
planned to account for any possible population growth, St.
increase property taxes by $1.37 per $1,000 assessed real estate the middle school exceeds State guidelines based on square footage
Laurent assured residents that this development has been taken into per classroom; class sizes in science also exceed state guidelines
account from the beginning of the planning process. A bubble will of 24 students per classroom; limited classroom space prevents a
come, he said. Who doesnt want to be in Windham? continuum of service in special education programs, forcing out-
Several thirty-something residents indicated that they thought of-district placements; building infrastructure does not comply with
the project had failed last year due to a lack of support from senior codes under the Americans with Disabilities Act or have electrical
citizens. One woman, who did not identify herself, said, Hit the requirements to support 21st Century technology; and access points
seniors in the heart! Use their grandchildren as a way to get them to the building lack the ability to control visitors.
to support the project. She also suggested that members of the Although construction will take place only at Golden Brook and
building and grounds committee and the PTA seek them out at Windham Middle School, the proposed project is considered to
drug stores and grocery stores; as thats where they go to socialize. be a district-wide solution to overcrowding. Should the project
Another resident, who did not identify herself, either, said donuts be approved in March, Golden Brook will house students in pre-
and coffee should be used as a way to attract seniors to attend school through fourth grade; Windham Center School will include
informational meetings. She also suggested collecting money at that fifth and sixth grade; Windham Middle School will encompass
evenings event to pay for the purchase of refreshments. Although it grades seven and eight; and Windham High School will include
wasnt mentioned during the Jan. 19 forum, there has been a display grades nine through twelve. Based on enrollment projections and
detailing the proposed construction project on view at the Windham the amount of flexible space that has been incorporated in to the
Senior Center for several weeks already. design of Golden Brook and Windham Middle School, the proposed
St. Laurent, who said he became involved in the development of renovations will meet the needs of our school community for the
the construction project as a skeptic in 2015, said the building foreseeable future, according to the brochures made available to the
and grounds committee really sized up what we have and dont public.
have; really sized up the pros and cons during this past year. The There will be growth built in, Nichols reiterated. There is a lot
solution began to blossom; to move into the 21st Century, he of flexibility, if there is a need to expand, she said.
said. This is not a Band-Aid. We did our best to get the demographics right, said school board
It is well vetted, St. Laurent Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller. One resident expressed concern
continued. Were hoping about high-density (work force) housing coming to Windham and,
people will understand the with it, additional students. This type of housing generally includes a
proposal and ultimately support higher ratio of children and also brings in less tax revenue, he said.
it. Nichols assured those in attendance that school officials have
Ingrid Nichols of Banwell been working with the Windham Planning Board regarding future
Architects said she and her residential development.
team have really heard and

LOWER SCHOOL
listened to what the Windham
School District truly needs,
adding that the architectural
and construction management
BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH & EXCELLENCE firms have worked well with the
new administration and existing
faculty. Superintendent Richard
Langlois took over the top job
this past July, along with several
other administrators. Weve
really tried to keep the price
down, without compromising
programs, Nichols said.
St. Laurent explained that
the existing situation at Golden
Brook and Windham Middle
School is that they are way
overcrowded; cluttered; with
numerous civil rights and
Americans with Disabilities Act
violations. It only takes one
complaint, he commented,
LOWER SCHOOL referring to existing violations.
As for safety concerns during construction, it was stated that
barriers would be erected between the construction site and existing
space. There will be some disruption, Nichols said. There
will noise, she said, adding that staff feedback will be taken into
consideration throughout the construction process. Well find out
what bugs the teachers, she said, but the noisiest procedures will
take place during the summer months. One person in the audience
commented that little kids think construction sites are exciting!
A few days after the presentation, Cynthia Finn, who along with
Rich Amari, organized the campaign to educate residents about
the proposal, expressed her thoughts on the earlier forum. I was
pleased to see over 50 residents at the public forum last Thursday,
Finn said. I thought the presentation went well and residents had
the opportunity to ask great, thoughtful questions and get feedback
from not just the building and grounds committee, architects and
construction experts, but from principals, school board members
and our new team of administrators, she said. There certainly was
plenty of discussion about the project, the plans and the need for
more sharing of information to allay concerns, Finn commented.
I think it went well overall. Finn also noted that students from
Windham High School had provided babysitting for the children of
parents attending the presentation. That was a big success, too,
she noted. Also, many thanks to the PTA for reaching out and
sponsoring this event.

OPEN HOUSE
Old buildings need lots of
repair, St. Laurent reminded
those in attendance. Theres
not enough lipstick available
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 & Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 11am - 1pm to make Golden Brook look
better, as it is, he said. Its a
failed experiment of the 60s; an
Meet students, teachers and administrators; explore our school;
inefficient design of the past.
experience a showcase of student organizations and athletics; Nichols explained that Golden
learn about our mission and service work; and discover what
makes the Academy different!
For additional information on the proposed project, visit www.
SAU95.org. Emphasizing the need for residents to participate in the
process, Finn said, Voter turnout is everything. Ultimately, it all
depends on who shows up at the polls on Election Day, she said.
The annual school district deliberative session will be Friday, Feb.
10, beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Election
Day 2017 is set for Tuesday, March 14. The polls will be open to
registered voters from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Windham High School.

Register today at:

www.ndatyngsboro.org/openhouse
or call Admissions: (978) 649-7611, Ext. 327

From 11-1pm on January 29th, we

will be hosting our first ever Tours
and Smore event. Come join us
for this free event combining our
annual Lower School open house
with marshmallow roasting, and
activities.

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The Culture of Mental Health - continued from front page

we would ever make, we told him he Hall at the New
had to leave, said Broderick. Their Hampshire State
son lived on the streets or in his car for House, with standing
weeks. And his mental health problems room only. As
exploded. New Hampshire
One night, in 2002, Brodericks son hosts the First in the
assaulted him. Broderick spent seven Nation Primary, New
days in the intensive care unit. His Hampshire was also the
son went to jail. I had no idea what first state to host this
had happened to me. It changed his campaign. My family
life. Our lives. Tomorrow would never can turn a lot of pain
be the same, said Broderick. Due into a lot of purpose,
to Brodericks position on the NH said Broderick. My
Supreme Court, this was a high-profile familys tragedy is it
case, with the assault and subsequent didnt need to happen,
prison sentence attracting a lot of media and thank God we

Staff photos by Laurie Jasper

attention. came out of the
Broderick said, It was hardly a secret tunnel.
my family was in turmoil. Broderick speaks to
His son was sentenced to seven and students, teachers and
a half to 15 years in prison. Justice parents. Many share
Broderick and his wife were allowed their own powerful
to meet with their son and doctors at stories with him. He
the state prison after 60 days. That was stressed that often those
when they were informed that their with a drug addiction
son was not an alcoholic, but was self- Members of the Pelham Police Department with Chief Justice Broderick. From left: Ocer Jaime Huertas, have foundational
medicating his serious depression and Ocer Ron Page, School Resource Ocer Brian Kelly, Chief Justice John Broderick, mental health problems.
anxiety. His son received treatment Ocer Myia Yates, and Lieutenant Anne Perriello. Broderick said, We act
while in prison, sharing after a time like mental health and drug
that he felt so different he could focus, addiction are in separate
sleep and work. His son married his long-time girlfriend while in prison, and silos The leading mental health providers in the United States are jails and
his father performed the service. They married again when he was released from prisons. Is that a good model?
prison, and they now have an eight-year-old daughter. Every time I hug her Years ago, Broderick recalled, people whispered the word cancer. It just
(my granddaughter) I say to myself you are an absolute miracle child, beamed wasnt talked about. Now, he reminded the audience that the Patriots and Red Pamphlet showing the five signs of mental illness
Broderick. Sox wear pink in support of cancer awareness, which is great. He also recalled
In September 2015, Broderick was contacted by Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., a that AIDS and HIV wasnt talked about, until basketball star Magic Johnson
noted psychologist and founder of Give an Hour, an organization whose mission announced in 1991 he was HIV positive. Mental illness has never had
is to provide volunteer counseling and mental health services to servicemen a Magic Johnson moment. And it will never happen unless we decide it
and women and their families. Dr. Van Dahlen wished to start a mental health will happen, Broderick said.
awareness campaign and asked for Brodericks help. Van Dahlen wants the Broderick also recalled that ashtrays were common on restaurant tables
five most common signs of mental illness as well known as the most common when he was growing up, but that now you cant even find one in your
signs of heart attack or stroke. The five signs: change in personality; agitation; car. That culture has changed. Put your judgment down and change the
withdrawal; decline in person care; hopelessness. culture of mental illness if we can, concluded Broderick.
The Campaign to Change Direction launched on May 23 in Representatives For more information, go to changedirection.org/nh.

Cub Scouts Question Selectmen as Part of

Advancement to Boy Scouts
by Jay Hobson
Cub Scout Pack 610 met before the Pelham Board of Selectmen to finish
its final requirements before becoming Boy Scouts.
According to Pack 610 leader Ken McFarland, the Scouts are working on
a project called Building a Better World teaching the Scouts about good
citizenship and doing our duty to make the country we live in better each
day.
A requirement of the program is to meet with a public official for a
question-and-answer session. The meeting with the Pelham Selectmen fit
the bill.
The Cub Scouts who met with the board were Nathan McFarland, Lars
Helgemoe, Ryan Morin, Henry Paquette and Joey Mank.
The Scouts opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and
Joey Mank asked, What is a selectman and how do you become one?
Selectman Hal Lynde responded by saying that the selectmen are
responsible for running the town.
Brian McCarthy is the town administrator and he works for us and
supervises all the departments, and our job is to run the town bearing in
mind the taxpayers and the issues that have to be solved, said Lynde.
He also explained that if there is an opening available on the board, a
person who wants to serve on the board, fills out a form and applies to be
put on the ballot. and if he or she gets enough votes that person become a
selectman.
Nathan McFarland asked, What interested you to become a selectman?
Selectman S. Amy Spencer responded that different people volunteered
to be a selectman for different reasons. She said that she had been on the
budget committee and wanted to become more involved and was an interim
selectman. When it was time, she decided to run for the position and won.
She also noted that there is a new Pelham Youth Council and that she
hoped that the Scouts would take an interest in it.
Another question posed to the board was how the chairman and vice
chairman are determined, and Lynde said that it changes from year to year.
The board chooses who will serve those posts after each election.
The Scouts were respectful and listened quietly and intently showing
genuine interest in the answers given.
The selectmen congratulated the Scouts on their advancement to Boy
Scouts and invited them back.

Pelham Arrest Log

December 21: 9:24 p.m. Sarah Moore, Middleton, Mass., 36,
Driving Under the Influence - Impairment.
December 22: Brandon Wagner, Pelham, 18, Reckless Operation,
Transport Alcohol by a Minor, Transport Drugs in a Motor Vehicle,
Deal/Possession Prescription Drugs, Criminal Mischief, Possession
of Controlled Drugs, Open Container, Criminal Mischief.
December 23: 7:02 p.m. John Paquin, Pelham, 27, Driving Under
the Influence - Impairment, Yellow/Solid Line Violation, Driving
Under the Influence.
December 24: 1:38 a.m. Aminu Sanu, Lowell, Mass., 27, Driving
Under the Influence - Impairment, Defective Equipment.
December 27: 1:27 a.m. Lauren Diprizio, Pelham, 19, Transport
Drugs in a Motor Vehicle, Deal/Possession Prescription Drugs,
Possession of Controlled Drugs.
Violation. 2:15 p.m. Joseph Steriti, 25, Pelham, Possession of
a Controlled Drug, Transport Drugs in a Motor Vehicle, Driving
Without Giving Proof, Driving After Revocation/Suspension. 8:22
p.m. Ashley Crespo, 23, Lowell, Mass., Disobeying an Officer.
January 24: 3:00 p.m. Raymond Cowham, Pelham, 24, Burglary.
January 25: 9:45 p.m. Matthew Beauregard, Salem, 30, Unlawful
Possession/Intoxication, Possession of Controlled Drug.
January 26: 11:36 a.m. Justin Guibault, Pelham, 31, Burglary,
Receive Stolen Property.
January 28: 12:16 a.m. Frederick Souliotis, Pelham, 27, Possession
of Controlled Drug, Transporting Drugs in a Motor Vehicle, Speeding
Existing Conditions.

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December 28: 7:30 p.m. Robert Daniels, Windham, 56, Stalking.
December 30: 8:35 p.m. Alyssa Capone, Pelham, 27, Drive After
Revocation/Suspension, Suspension of Vehicle Registration.
December 30: 9:36 p.m. Christopher Na, Glen Cove, N.Y., 26, LIFE - HEALTH - MEDICARE
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December 30: 10:39 p.m. Cameron Desrochers, Dracut, Mass.,
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January 10: 1:05 p.m. James Kweedor, Tewksbury, Mass., 34, Life / Health / Dental / Long Term Care / Medicare / Disability
Criminal Liability for Conduct of Another.
January 11: 5:33 p.m. Timothy Janvrin, Worcester,
Mass., 29, Resisting Arrest/Detention, Disorderly 25 Indian Rock Rd. #15 (rte 111), Windham, 1 mile off exit 3 rte 93
Conduct.
January 12: 10:30 a.m. Robert DeRocco, Peabody,
Mass., 41, Arrest - Bench Warrant. 12:31 p.m.
Laura Wise, Hudson, 46, Suspension of Vehicle
Registration. 8:03 p.m. Greg Lemire, Lowell,
Mass., 38, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic
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Town Website to be Upgraded After All

by Barbara OBrien
On Jan. 9, following an extensive presentation
by Windhams Information Technology Director
Eric DeLong, the majority of selectmen, after
a heated discussion, decided not to support a
proposal to upgrade the towns website. That
decision was reversed later in the month.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger was totally
against the idea from the beginning, saying that
he felt it was a waste of money; while Selectman
Bruce Breton said he wanted the decision to wait
until after the upcoming deliberative session, so
that residents could provide additional input.
Selectman Jennifer Simmons initially supported
the website upgrade being added to the 2017
operating budget, but changed her mind when she
realized the additional $7,000 would affect some
of the selectmens support for this years proposed
budget. Selectmen Joel Desilets and Ross
McLeod supported the proposed website redesign
throughout the discussion.
One of the top goals set by Windham Selectmen
during 2016 was the enhancement of the towns
website. DeLong had been working on a proposal
to accomplish that goal for months.
The Town of Windham has had a web presence
since 1998. At the time, it was considered state-
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of-the art, DeLong said, referring to the original
text-based, non-interactive website. Initially,
it was volunteers who kept the website going;
resulting in a minimal expense to the town.
Things began to move forward more quickly,
however, when the community development
department received a technology grant in 2011.
As the years have passed, however, and
technology has become increasingly entwined in
almost everyones day-to-day life, the town finds
itself in need of a better content managed system,
DeLong emphasized. Its not rocket science,
DeLong said of the need for an enhanced system;
one that will integrate with social media. What
we need is a central well-organized footprint, he
explained. The new system should have easily
accessible archives for research, as well as the
potential for a blog, and conducting surveys and
polls online. We need to broaden our outreach,
not narrow it, DeLong said. We need to make
sure were reaching out to the community. We
need to become a leader, not a follower, he said.
There are tools out there that will help us reach
that goal, DeLong stated, referring to a more user-
friendly website.
Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets said he was
100 percent convinced that the process would
solve a lot of problems with the website and I chose the best company, DeLong said. They
would pay for itself. We would have a constantly know what theyre doing. DeLong also said that
updated website going forward, Desilets said. after four years of the contract, Civic Plus would
Several residents and town employees did speak revamp the website again at no additional cost
publically during the presentation, however, each to the town. Id like to see the website ready for
of whom recommended going with the program. Windhams 275th anniversary, he added. The
Following sufficient lack of support for the 275th anniversary celebration is set to be held
website upgrade, Desilets originally said he next summer.
would bring up the subject again at the towns DeLong explained that it would take Civic Plus
deliberative session on Feb. 11. Subsequently, 16 to 25 weeks to roll out a new website. Its
however, the discussion was brought up once a process of development, he told selectmen.
again during the Jan. 23 selectmens meeting. All the information will be there and easy to get
The sooner a contract is implemented, the more to. DeLong said the website could be easily
money would be saved by taxpayers, Desilets accessed through a computer or smart phone.
explained. Future enhancements would be included at no
Hohenberger maintained his opposition to extra cost. Technical support for town employees
the end, however, saying, Im not looking for would be available 24 hours a day; seven days
pretty; Im looking for functionality. What does a week. The existing website would be fully
this money buy us aside from pretty pictures? relocated to the new website. Hands down,
Hohenberger asked. What problem are we trying it will be easier to use, DeLong noted. Civic
to fix? This will be as expensive to maintain as Plus spends approximately one million dollars a
it is to implement, Hohenberger insisted. year maintaining security, he said. Civic Plus is
It depends what you want to achieve; a municipal web developer and offers a content
what your standard of quality is, Desilets management system.
said, responding to Hohenberger. This is Long-time Windham Planning Board member
an investment. The goal is better community Kristi St. Laurent said she thinks the revamped
involvement; a process that will make everyones website would be fabulous for town employees,
job easier; something which could ultimately officials and residents. It allows consistency
result in saving employee time, Desilets said. between sites. It will take less time to accomplish
This would centralize all of the towns websites, tasks, she said; all at a cost of about $1 a year per
he added.
Community Development Director Rex Norman
property owner in taxes.
We will be gaining a lot of functionality for a

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agreed with Desilets. Currently, using the
website is a very time-consuming and tedious
process.
minimum cost, McLeod added.
DeLong also commented on the possibility of
live-streaming events, as well as implementing
It is a very frustrating experience, McLeod Nixel and/or Notify Me programs; both
agreed. community notification programs. The Windham
Town Administrator David Sullivan said he School District already utilizes Nixel. Fire Chief
had recently been in contact with Civic Plus, the Tom McPherson said he has included a request
company selected for the website contract, and for Notify Me in the fire departments 2017 budget
been told the firm is now willing to go with a five- proposal.
year contract, rather than a three-year agreement, After further lengthy discussion, selectmen
a change which would cost the Town of Windham finally voted 4 to 1 to award the five-year contract
less money overall. We can go forward with to Civic Plus. Voting in favor were Chairman
anticipated savings, without adding money to Joel Desilets, Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod, and
the operating budget, Sullivan told selectmen. Selectmen Jennifer Simmons and Bruce Breton.
According to Sullivan, the longer contract would Selectman Roger Hohenberger was the only
save the town about $2,000 a year over the dissenting vote.
shorter agreement initially proposed. Also, if the Desilets said he really wants to see civic
new phone system that is being proposed as a engagement in the towns website take off in the
warrant article passes in March, additional money near future. People do care, he said. They
would be saved. The existing phone system is need to be informed. I strongly support the
seriously antiquated; dating back more than 25 collaboration of various websites (such as the
years. town administration, community development,

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dealt solely with municipalities. Civic Plus serves
approximately 2,300 municipalities, DeLong said.
Searles School and Chapel and Recreation), he
commented.

More Letters , continued from Page 4

Caregiver Education Sessions Financial Mess Demands Diligent accounting irregularities, improper practices and areas
of risk ... we need to decide on whose direction our
Oversight by the Board school board should follow ...?
2nd & 4th Mondays at 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every single School Board member has the fiduciary
Before you answer, let me jog your memory regarding
two key school board decisions. If it were not for a 3-2
responsibility to safeguard how our tax dollars are spent.
Ethics of Fibbing | February 13 The recent 3rd Party Financial Audit by Melanson
Heaths WSD Internal Controls Review (see sau95.
vote in 2015 (Daniel Popovici-Muller, Ken Eyring, Tom
Murray - yes, Rob Breton, Dennis Senibaldi - no), the
person directly responsible for the financial mess we
Winter Woes Strategies for Caregivers org-home page) has uncovered improper budgeting
controls, raising a multitude of fraud and abuse
are currently in (our previous business administrator)
would have been appointed as our superintendent in
concerns. These practices have been going on for years,
February 27 as exposed by Mrs. Eileen Mashimo to many previous
SBs, all the while falling on deaf ears.
2015. The same three people, who rejected the previous
BA, are also responsible for hiring our highly qualified
superintendent, Mr. Langlois (in another 3-2 vote).
Three years ago, during the Feneberg
Mr. Langlois appointment has led to two additional
Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (Superintendent) administration, Ken Eyring was
top administrators being hired; Business Administrator
elected on the SB. Mr. Eyring constantly got ridiculed
575 Amherst Street | Nashua, NH 03063 from his colleagues and certain specific members of the
Bill Hickey and Executive Director of Technology Dr.
Harry Bennett. Without these changes at the top,
public for requesting financial information in order
the egregious, intentional budgeting and spending
These programs are complimentary and open to the public. to make sound financial decisions on behalf of the
behaviors would have continued.
taxpayer. As I read the report, I remembered that once,
The districts new administrative team is more than
during Mr. Eyrings first year on the board, he had to
capable of cleaning up the mess that they inherited
engage the Right to Know Act in order to obtain
and have already begun to address ... but following
financial information. When I heard Mr. Feneberg
good accounting practices demands diligent oversight
For more withheld public information from our elected ocials,
I was disappointed and it raised red flags regarding
by the board. Now the school board needs to decide
which direction to take - provide oversight or trust the
information or to the many years of questionable decisions and soaring
budgets... and now the Internal Controls audit validates
professionals?

RSVP, please call Mr. Eyrings many concerns.

Mr. Senibaldi has been a vocal critic of Mr. Eyring,
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What was that money used for? Why was our budget manipulated to
correspond to spending instead of adhering to what the voters approved?
These are just a few of the dozens of questions I believe should be answered
in order to fully understand the depth of the districts problems.
In the past, Mr. Senibaldi has blindly defended the districts financial
practices. Like then, he is still ignoring the facts that are presented in the
independent Audit by saying the previous administration just did things
differently. Differently infers alternative acceptable practices. Checks
made out to cash and the other issues mentioned above (and more) are not
acceptable accounting practices.
I hope Mr. Senibaldi has a change of heart and follows the lead that
has been established by all four of his fellow board members. Lets put
friendships aside, get the details, implement appropriate improvements
and let the chips fall where they may. You know what they say about those
who do not learn from history... With a $50M budget, we cannot afford to
repeat the same mistakes that have been made in the past.
Jerry Rufo, Windham
At a Financial Crossroads in Windham
Every school board member has a legal, fiduciary responsibility to
provide diligent oversight of taxpayer dollars. The independent Internal
Controls Audit report received by the district reveals otherwise. Previous
administrations disregard for best accounting practices has prevailed
for years regarding the mismanagement of our tax dollars. The districts
accounting practices were in shambles (read the report!). This is an insult to
parents, students and taxpayers.
It took many years for people like Ken Eyring, Tom Murray and Eileen
Mashimo to expose the many violations of best accounting practices that
were prevalent throughout the district. Their reward? They have been falsely
demonized in the papers, social media and blind copied email chains by the
very same people that encouraged and enabled this type of incompetence to
occur and thrive on their watch including many former and current school
board members.
Review those nasty letters to the editor in our local papers over the
past two years and connect the dots. Now we know their motivation and
what they wanted to hide, as they attempted to falsely commit character
assassination time and again against Eyring, Murray and Mashimo to
discredit their honor and integrity.
It gets worse. Not only was our money poorly managed as these three
have been warning, but now School Board member Dennis Senibaldi (one
of those nasty, proliferative letter writers) is attempting the Jedi Mind Trick communicate their actions to the community. They push to adopt a fiscally
on us. Nothing to see here, move on. His insulting attempts to discredit a
partner in the firm that performed the audit, and then dismiss the egregious
accounting practices of previous administrations by saying they were just
doing things differently is gross negligence and a refusal of Mr. Senibaldi
to accept responsibility for his failure to perform his sworn duty.
The audit recommends expanding anti-fraud controls, it reveals many
disturbing improprieties: Individuals should not have full access to
accounting systems that can process checks with the treasurers signature
stamp; Checks should never be made out to cash; Individuals approving
charges to their own credit cards; A lack of segregation of employee duties
regarding financial duties (a significant deficiency); District funds should
not be spent on retirement parties and gifts; Manipulating the budget to
correspond with spending.
Mr. Eyring is up for re-election in March. I hope he runs, because we
need honorable people like him (and Murray) on the School Board to ensure
our money is managed properly by implementing the types of corrections
that they have been demanding for years and that are now validated in the
internal controls report.
We are at a delicate crossroad to finally get our financial house in order.
As history, has shown repeatedly, this is not a task to leave to Mr. Senibaldis been the most effective possible
oversight. As taxpayers, we should
Re-Elect Rob Breton for a Second Term
I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Rob Breton as he
seeks re-election on our Windham School Board this March. I first met Rob
and his wonderful family when he and I ran for school board three years ago;
from day one I was impressed with his passion for our school district and the
children that it serves. He always has a positive attitude and operates with
a levelheaded professionalism that is a rare trait with local board members
anywhere. Rob not only promised three years ago to be an advocate for
our children but also to be a responsible fiscal fiduciary for all residents of
Windham, a very dicult line to walk. He has not only fulfilled both of
those promises and walked that line in a fair, balanced and nonpartisan way,
he has done so with absolute impartiality and independence - his voting
record proves that.
Our school district faces some of the same challenges that it did three
years ago, such as facility capacity with the residential density growth but
more recent additional issues as well, including administrator turnover and
fiscal control issues. Rob has always been the voice of reason in expressing
his concern, opinions and solutions on any issue. I am confident that
Rob will continue to deliver results for our school district in cooperation
with district leadership and to resolve these issues in a well-managed and
responsible way. The entire school board would be prudent to heed Robs
direction more often and I look forward to Robs turn to serve as chairperson
of the school board.
I would like to thank Rob for his service over the last three years and
especially for his willingness to run for another term. We need him to
continue his efforts to maintain and build upon the quality of public
education in Windham. Id also like to thank his family for sacrificing so
much quality time with Rob as he serves our school district, especially his
wife Holly who is just as committed to public in education in Windham as
Rob is. Please join me in voting to re-elect Rob Breton to a second term on
the Windham School Board at this years Town Meeting Day.
Justin Par, Windham
Visionary Leadership Must Continue
The Windham School Board is the governing body of our school
district, responsible for overseeing an effective system of governance for our
entire school system. Effective boards understand and exercise oversight
responsibilities related to financial reporting and internal control, as well as
our educational programs, ensuring that students get the best education for
tax dollars spent. Each member of the Board must demonstrate exemplary
ethical values, sound judgment and respectful collaborative skills.
Exceptional school board members are visionary. They clearly
sound budget. Finally, and most importantly, great school board members
focus on what is best for all students; their achievements in the classroom.
They advocate at the local, state and national level for public education.
Current School Board member Ken Eyring is this great school board
member that I am describing. He has exemplified these qualities over the
past three years as both School Board member and past Chairman. Mr.
Eyring has spent tireless hours working for our school district, promoting
change that has improved our school system and benefitted almost 3,000
students. He selflessly offered his assistance to Rep. David Bates during the
fight to end the state funding cap that resulted in the return of nearly $3M
per year to SAU 95. He has been
one of our strongest advocates for
fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Even when other school board
members, both current and past,
fought against his philosophy, Mr.
Eyring persisted and the change
Windham Schools desperately
needed became a reality. He has
advocate for our communitys educational vision and values.
Kens attention to detail, whether it involves increasing student
achievement, untangling the budget, monitoring fiscal overspending
or pushing for policy changes has had an overwhelming positive effect
on school management. His insistence on strategic planning and fiscal
accountability, that ties expenditures to academic achievement, is changing
the culture in our school system. He has been directly responsible for
spearheading a campaign to bring new school district leadership to
Windham. We have welcomed an extremely experienced Superintendent,
Business Administrator and Technology Director. This new leadership
team has led to dramatic changes that will have lasting benefits for all our
students. Mr. Eyrings initiatives to encourage and support more public
involvement with the governance of our schools, at no cost to the district,
have led to a new Finance Committee, Technology Committee, and
Building and Grounds Committee. These new committees provide the
district with an extensive level of expertise and have contributed towards
resolving our financial, facilities and educational issues.
Ken Eyrings experience and his selfless devotion to our school district
has been invaluable. His calm, focused and professional leadership over the
past three years has given us a much-needed new direction. Thank you, Mr.
Eyring, for all that you have done for our children and our community.
Cynthia Finn, Windham
Diverse Perspectives have been a Strength
I appreciate the positive acknowledgements in the papers for my attempts
over the years to identify and correct a litany of poor accounting practices
that are disclosed in the school districts Internal Controls audit. Hearing
the praise and support is gratifying. However, some of the letters expressed
concerns about whether the identified issues and risks would be properly
addressed and tied those concerns to questioning a specific board members
integrity. Id like to respectfully request that future letters remain positive,
with a focus on the issues and not on personalities.
As a school board member, I want to assure Windham residents that the
districts identified deficiencies in the Internal Controls Audit are being
addressed. Some have been resolved, but others will require additional
information before the proper actions can be defined and implemented.
It is the fiduciary responsibility of each board member to investigate and
understand the report to the best of our abilities, and then have an open
and honest discussion that will lead to implementing the best solutions.
With the aid of the report, we have an opportunity to reflect upon how the
district was historically managing its finances and to make the necessary
adjustments that will help ensure our taxpayer money makes it to the
classrooms as budgeted and approved by voters.
While there are differing opinions on the school board regarding how the
exposed issues and risks in the report should be addressed, nothing positive
will be achieved by personalizing the criticism towards board members. Our
diverse perspectives have been a strength that has led to many significant
achievements. We have agreed more times than not, but even when we
disagreed, the final decisions over the past two years have proven to provide
the best outcomes for the district.
This school year began with a new, extremely strong administrative
team that we put together last year (beginning with a dicult 3-2 vote for
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Thumbs up to the children outside and
exercising! I as most parents encourage outdoor
computer free activities! Keep up the fun kids!
Thumbs down way down to the Pelham
Highway Department snow plowing. Did you
hire new contractors? I have never seen my road
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fire and police station. It is very dangerous, its have the audit, keep working through it find out Finance Committee last year. The FC requested
going to cause an accident. where the money went years ago. Although the an Internal Control Review for the benefit of the
administration has fixed some parts, dont push new Administration which came on board in July.
Thumbs down. You can certainly see from the audit aside answer questions residents raise, The Melanson Heath Review uncovered serious
the three articles in the Jan. 26 edition of The including discrepancies
Windham Independent that school board politics these two. and lack of
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ITS TIME TO PREPARE TAXES & E-FILE

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a problem Federal and All States to set up to up to Mr. exposed serious
shoveling the get elected Ken Eyring for having the tenacity and resolve to risks that should never have occurred. Ken was
heavy wet 635 2133 Est 1996 57 Old Bridge Street, Pelham, NH (and its not fight for an internal audit for the Windham school spot on. We have problems and now they will be
snow and the two who district. Finally, we are getting our fiscal house in fixed.
helped me have filed so order! Please Mr. Eyring, run for re-election. We
clear the exit of my driveway so I could take my far). Skewing the facts, name calling, personal like the good results you demand from our school
wife for a doctors appointment. Also a thumbs attacks and blame with only one-sided, board and want it to continue.
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returning my call when I tried to contact you Unfortunately the behavior by these people in Thumbs up. Re-elect Rob Breton and elect Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs
about the problem. Maybe our towns elected Windham, including the same three members of Keleigh McAllister to Windham School Board so up or down, are anonymous and not written by the
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superintendent). Three of our districts top four administrators are new. Each
has decades of experience. Each brings a wealth of knowledge in their areas
of expertise. Our school system is in very capable hands to implement the
remediations that must be implemented as defined in the report and enhanced
through further research.
Currently, there are conflicting viewpoints about what is best for the
district, students, parents and taxpayers. The board should follow the
direction of the independent Finance Committee to ensure the communitys
interests are represented. We need to ignore the personalities of all involved,
then investigate, address and correct all of the issues that have been found. We
all love this town, and if we work together we will reestablish best accounting
practices for our school district.
Ken Eyring, Windham
Casting our Vote for Keleigh McAllister
We are writing to share our enthusiastic support for Keleigh McAllister
for School Board. We first met Keleigh and her husband, Mike over 6
years ago when our elementary aged children were attending the same after
care program. We have always been very impressed by her intelligence, her
aptitude and her dedication both to her family and to the school issues that
have arisen over the years. Keleigh has kept abreast of the issues, attending
and listening to school board meetings for many years, asking questions when
clarification was needed and never shy to speak up and out when deemed
necessary.
Our mutual concerns for the overcrowding issues brought us together at a
time when Keleigh was working tirelessly to advocate for students and to shed
light on the overcrowding problem and the lack of appropriate middle school
curriculum, especially in the area of science and the non-compliance issues for
special education. Keleigh can be best described as the following:
A mom who knows first-hand what its like to advocate for the health
and safety of our children, lobbying our School Board to make sure that the
buildings our children are learning in are environmentally safe.
A chemical engineer who values science, technology, engineering, art and
science (STEAM), spending countless hours mentoring young children,
encouraging them to enter the science field and promoting the expansion of
the STEAM curriculum in the Middle School.
A vested community member who understands the tremendous financial
responsibility of balancing our childrens academic needs with the needs of the
community.
She does not come with an agenda, but rather a pledge to listen to the needs
of the parents, children, administrators and the community, and to act upon
those interests. She is skilled at making things happen and effecting change
when change is needed. She is a true advocate for all and we hope that you
allow Keleigh to share her experience and her vision for the Windham School
District. Allow Keleigh to be your voice!
Please join us and cast your vote for Keleigh McAllister.
Gordon Bean and Greer Ross, Windham
Keleigh McAllister: a Fiscal Conservative for
Windham School Board
I have been an education advocate for many years here in Windham. The
school board is the steward of education in our town and I believe it should
be committed to the development and retention of our amazing teachers and
staff, while supporting our administrators so they are able to focus on their
core mission of excellence in education. As an elected school board member, I
will represent you and all my neighbors as a parent, advocate and community
voice.
I am a mother, who is fully vested in our community and brings new
perspective to achieve the best education for our children.
I am a chemical engineer, with a laser focus on bringing our schools into
the 21st century through science, technology, engineering, art and math
(STEAM) initiatives.
I am a fiscal conservative, advancing affordable solutions that meet our
educational needs.
Since moving to Windham, my husband Mike and I have truly made
it home with our three children. Mike is a boys recreational basketball
coach and Cub Scouts Den Leader and I am currently a member of the
Superintendents District Council. It is here in Windham, I researched and
presented to the school board concerns and solutions to many challenges
facing our school district such as the severe overcrowding in our elementary
schools, indoor air quality, security and many other issues over the years. On
the District Council, I am an active parent-voice for questions and feedback
of district policy and initiatives. I am passionate about passing a solution to
our overcrowding, and have been actively lobbying for a solution for over five
years. The past five years have been frustrating at times, but finding a solution
that the majority of the town could get behind, was well worth it. Moving
forward, I intend to serve the people of Windham through fresh ideas, calm
reasoning and a willingness to listen to all people with an open mind.
As a chemical engineer working in regulatory affairs, I know the
challenges facing our children in an increasingly technical world. We have
a responsibility to create programming and infrastructure that will launch
our children into successful endeavors. From personal experience, I know,
a strong technical background has been a key component to my success in
business. However, it is the creativity and problem solving aspects I gained
through art and languages that has opened doors and opportunity beyond
engineering. These opportunities include strategic marketing, lobbying and
drafting legislation to promote sustainable chemistry. I can bring these skills
to the town of Windham to ensure we are providing 21st century education
and receiving appropriate educational aid.
One of my passions that grew out of my young adulthood is protecting
a place in our community for all individuals. As a college student, my
grandfather, on a fixed income, moved in with me for two years before he
passed away. I cherished those years, but I never forgot how hard it was for
him to make the decision that he could no longer afford to live on his own.
When I look at fiscal responsibility in our town, the first thing that comes
to mind is the support of the neighbors who built this amazing community
and school district over the past 40 or more years. I am committed to our
multigenerational community and finding solutions that work for all.
I promise to be a voice that represents my neighbors and our educational
professionals by listening to all viewpoints and support solutions that are in
alignment with our multigenerational community. Thank you very much, and
I hope I can count on your vote on March 14.
Keleigh McAllister, Windham
Mr. Eyrings Perseverance
The school district budget is $50,000,000.(+/_). That is our tax dollars
- yours and mine. The impact seems not to impressive if expressed as $50
million.
On Jan. 5, 2017 the independent school audit was presented to the board
members for review. This audit was authorized by the unanimous consent
of the board members. It has exposed a frightening level of poor accounting
practices that occurred prior to the hiring of our new superintendent, business
administrator and technology director. We would not be aware of the many
serious issues like district purchases being delivered to home addresses, check
made out for cash and budget being manipulated to match spending.
Mr. Eyring proposed an independent financial committee last year
suggesting an audit be performed by a qualified accounting firm with the
goal of determining whether or not the district was following best practices
for accounting and being good stewards of our tax dollars because misspent
monies are lost opportunities for our students and the teachers. The audit
report verifies the board had just cause to be concerned.
If youre unaware of those responsible for initiating the audit take a look
at those individuals that you and I elected to the board. Needless to say but
necessary to highlight Ken Eyring for his perseverance and diligent efforts.
Mr. Eyring made a commitment several years ago when he made the
decision to place his name on the ballet to be elected to the school board
knowing that his objective was primarily for the benefit of the students and
additionally to assure that we tax payers were receiving proper value of dollars
spent. He educated himself on the abysmal budgeting and spending that
was taking place by the district and convinced a few residents that something
should be done. They gathered information and respectfully presented
concerns to the (then) Administration and school board as well as the
public. The powers that be (past board members) did not appreciate being
questioned, consequently mocking and criticizing Mr. Eyring in the papers
and on social media as someone who doesnt care about the children. Even
thought that campaign continues to this day Mr. Eyrings vision and leadership
has been exemplary with many accomplishments that have benefited students
and tax payers. Actually he has chosen not to lash out at those who continue
to falsely accuse him but maintains a calm focus on the safety, educating
children, fiscal responsibility and accountability; and in reality displaying
leadership within the board. We are grateful for Mr. Eyring perseverance for
revealing the issues.
With the new Superintendent - Rich Langlois - I would expect
accountability and answers forthcoming. We cannot afford to repeat the past
mistakes.
W. J. Heath, Windham
Rob Breton has a Vested Interest
in Windham Schools
Rob has a long history of being involved in the Windham school district.
We have known Rob and his family since we moved to town over six years ago.
In that time, we have seen Rob and his family actively be involved with the
town and school district, and serving the community is an integral part of who
they are. Rob has always been devoted to his 5 children and our community.
He became involved over twenty years ago, starting with coaching of his older
childrens sports teams when they were little and now with his two younger
children. When the opportunity arose to run for the Windham School Board
three years ago, Rob saw this as another chance to yet again get involved and
help our children, our town and the school district. He wanted to be part of
the solution, improving the educational experience for all.
Rob has worked tirelessly on the School Board, being the steady, open-
minded and level-headed individual playing an integral part on the board.
Having attended and viewed many board meetings over the past several years,
I can unmistakably say that Rob has been a beacon of light on the board.
Many school board meetings have been somewhat tedious and unruly at times
and it was Rob who has always been the pragmatic, considerate, fair, calming
force continually moving the meetings forward.
He has also been instrumental in giving parents a greater understanding
and perspective by welcoming them into the worlds of their childrens
classroom via leading technology. This allowed parents to get a better grasp
of the curriculum and the new teaching methods to enable them to help their
children with the learning experience at home.
Rob will make a wonderful contribution and continued service to
the Windham School Board. He has already demonstrated his love and
commitment to the education of our Windham students and our community.
Rob is a dedicated father, pragmatic, problem solver who we are proud to call
a friend. Please join us in supporting Rob Breton for School Board.
Gordon Bean and Greer Ross, Windham
School Districts Internal Controls Audit
I just wanted to take a brief moment of your time to accurately convey
my personal view of the recent internal control audit. Simply stated, it is
an excellent tool to help the district move forward with our finances. It
has several great recommendations on how the district could do better, and
not all suggestions apply as stated by the auditor. There were a few areas
where the auditors proposed immediate improvements, which the current
administration is addressing. What the audit does not state however, and what
a few creative writers tried to imply in last weeks paper, is that there was fraud
or embezzlement of funds by district employees. I admit I was disheartened
to read these obvious and politically motivated letters from friends of a few
current board members. I personally find it in bad taste to attack former
district staff for political motivation or gains.
Finally, at the school board meeting when audit findings were presented, I
had requested to use these findings to move forward. In my eyes, it would
be such a waste of a beneficial tool if a small handful of politically motivated
individuals continued to use this audit as a political weapon to advance a
candidate or to suggest prior staff indiscretion. The controls audit in my
opinion is intended to be a very useful tool for our district moving forward.
There are always ways to improve. Lets do this together as a community.
Dennis Senibaldi, Windham
Got Recorders?
If you have a recorder or two sitting in a drawer gathering dust, how about
putting them to good use?
Students from Windham High School and other area schools are going
on a mission trip with St. Matthew Church to the Dominican Republic in
February. While there, they will assist in building aqueducts to bring fresh
water to several villages, assist in medical care and diagnoses, hand out medical
and other supplies and visit with children in a local orphanage.
The students are looking for used recorders to bring with them to donate
to the schools they visit and to teach a love of music. They are hoping to get
20-30 instruments to bring (but can take more!).
If the kids no longer need the ones they purchased in third grade and would
like to donate them, please bring them to the Nesmith Library, Center School,
Middle School, Windham High School or to St. Matthew Church and place
in the box in the lobby marked Recorders for the DR before Wednesday,
Feb. 8.
Thank you for your help with this important work!
Cathy Robertson-Souter on behalf of the DR-8 Mission Team, Windham
 Pelham - Windham News | February 3, 2017 - 11

Pythons Winning Ways Prove Windham Jumps Ahead in

Theyre the Best Team in Basketball Standings after Five Victories
by Craig Smith
To no ones surprise, the Pelham girls
basketball team has once again won a game
by almost 40 points. At this point, other
teams should be praised just for getting to
within single digits because the Pythons have
won each game on their eight-game streak
by a minimum of 15 points and a maximum
of 59. Their style of play is simply not
replicable. The athletes are too strong, too
tall and too fast for any opponent to hope to
match them. It seems cruel to also point out
that, with every game that goes by, the young
women only become more conditioned to
their style of play making it even easier for
them to race down the court and find the
right pass. Simply put, this team may be
unstoppable.
The teams win against Oyster River on Jan.
28 is a great example of what makes Pelham
such a strong force in the division. From top
to bottom these girls are full of rebounders,
playmakers and scorers who have no Ali Schiebel sets up the offense.
problems with running down the floor at full
speed to beat out their defenders and then by Craig Smith increased scoring and they did it masterfully,
doing work on the defensive end as well. Hustle and heart are just two of the attributes closing out the half with a score of 18-7.
Immediately, as the game started, it was associated with the Windham girls basketball Schiebel especially impressed on the defensive
apparent that the level of skill between the program. Night after night these young women end. Despite her lack of height and her small
Olivia Gagnon drives to the basket. seem to bring the same level of grit and passion to frame, she had no problem diving for loose balls
two teams was miles apart from one another.
Ava Owens grabbed offensive rebounds and the court and after a rocky 1-3 start to the season and swiping away at unfocused ball handlers.
put them back in, Danielle Sirois showed off a had nearly as many assists. their diligence has paid off. They would rip off More than once John Stark would start a two-on-
few bounce passes to Owens for easy layups and Sirois would put up similar numbers in the third a five-game win streak that included a monster one fast break where Schiebel was the only (and
Cheyenne Lee got the ball to Lilly Shlimon whose quarter but with an added three blocks to further game against John Stark in which the team really shortest) defender and Schiebel would leap into
shooting percentages have been off the chart this cement the lead. In fact, not only did the team seemed to fire on all cylinders. the air, blocking or contesting the layup attempt,
season. At the end of the first the score would hardly miss in that third quarter, but their defense John Stark would forcing a miss. On
Staff photos by Craig Smith
be 17-10, but that would only be the beginning was synergizing at such a high level that they only visit on Jan. 20, just offense Schiebel was no
of the onslaught that would ensue. By halftime allowed a single basket the entire quarter. For a as Windham was slouch either, frequently
the score was 31-19 thanks to a second quarter team to go eight minutes without allowing more finishing up its second finding the wily Nikki
in which Shlimon scored a half dozen points and than a single basket is unfathomable considering win in a row. It would Lemay right under the
the average number of fouls per game this year. take some time for basket for an easy layup.
The third quarter would end both teams to heat Thanks to their team
Staff photos by Craig Smith
with Pelham still in the lead up and gather some play Windham would go
at 49-21. With the lead so momentum that on to win 43-17, their
high it would be easy to resulted in some low best win of the season
take the rest of the game scoring in the first and not their last by any
off, but the Pythons cant quarter, but Windham stretch.
do anything with less than would find its groove Lemay would cite the
100-percent effort, and so as the game went on. teams chemistry as a big
they continued to play their Kaleigh Walsh started factor in the win saying,
lockdown style of defense the festivities off with a We were prepared and
and run-and-gun style of three-pointer, and then communicated with each
offense. Olivia Gagnon Emily Orciani earned other on defense. We
was especially exhilarating herself a pair of assists played really well as
in that final period of play to Nikki Lemay who a team. Team play is
as she grabbed a handful got layups off of both ultimately how Windham
of steals and attacked the passes. The final score is going to continue
basket, getting to the free after one quarter of winning games. When
throw line more than a few play would be 7-4 and, they make the extra pass
times. The game would end although the Jaguars Nina Berni drives to the hoop. and communicate on
with another Pelham victory: could hardly find the defense they go toe-
64-26. net in that opening to-toe with every team
There are still six games eight minutes, they did find the weaknesses of in the league, and, considering they would go
left on the schedule to be John Stark and they would use that nicely going on to beat Oyster River and Souhegan following
played, and the team has into the next quarter. They knew just how to get their huge win over John Stark, it seems as if that
high hopes to finish their their athletes open based on the tendencies of identity has taken root in the minds of each of
win streak at 14 before the John Stark and it would lead to a huge boom in these athletes. Their victories are a testament to
playoffs come and the teams scoring when Sam Adamson implemented the their hard work and selflessness, and the home
unique brand of basketball is strategy and Ali Schiebel and Livvey Kendzulak crowd is always delighted to watch these young
put to the test. set her up. The trick would be to maintain their women play.
Lilly Shlimon goes for a three.
defensive intensity at the same time that they

Windham Gets Better Once Win Streak is Snapped

by Craig Smith three days later, they had pretty much figured it out. The match would go on with neither team scoring
The Windham hockey team has been fantastic all year. They started the season with a monstrous four- for all three periods, ultimately ending in a 0-0 tie that is certainly a win even if it doesnt show up like
game win streak before losing by a single point, but after that they got right back on their feet and ripped that in the standings.
off another four wins. Their wins included a 6-1 win over Spaulding and an 11-1 win over Alvirne, but, To make such defensive progress against an undefeated team is a huge success, and it shows that this
after such enormous success on the offensive end, the team struggled to score against Keene and Bow. team will continue to improve regardless of the situation. Windham still has 6 more games to go through
Both Keene and Bow are two of the best teams in the division, certainly on par with Windham in terms of before the postseason and that is plenty of time to scout Bow and Keene while perfecting their own game.
the standings, and the extra competition was a bit much for Windham after playing so many poor teams Windham is the defending
in a row. champion for a reason; the
Interestingly enough the next three games following Windhams second four-game win streak would individuals that make up the
likely do more to help the team succeed than either of the streaks. Keene and Bow are probably on par program are hardworking and
with Windham as being the best teams in the league and this stretch of games provided Windham with intelligent, a combination
a pretty solid blueprint of how to play against these teams in the future as well as an idea as to what the that will no doubt prove them
Jaguars need to work on as the season heads into its final stretch. Illuminating Windhams weaknesses successful once again in the
will allow the coaching staff and the athletes to tinker and adjust the aspects of their style of play that 2017 postseason.
didnt work.
Their first game against Keene was an eye opener for the team.
Defensively, they couldnt stop the home team and, on the offensive
end, they were unable to score more than a single point; the first time
Windham has scored so few points all season long. They would lose
1-4, but they made the necessary changes immediately considering
they would play an equal team just a few days later in Bow. Whereas
Keene is notorious for their defensive integrity, Bow is more renowned
for their ability to score. The Jaguars would ultimately fall to Bow as
well, but this time only by a margin of 1-2, an impressive defensive
success when compared to the last game. The experience with Keene
wasnt enough to win, but it did lay the framework to fixing the flaws
in the Jaguars game, and, by the time they played Bow again, just
12 - February 3, 2017

Senior PHS Gymnasts Share the Spotlight

submitted by Jennifer Fisher
The Pelham High School
gymnastics team recently
celebrated its four seniors on
Senior Night held at A2 Gym &
Cheer in Salem while also posting
its highest team score in school
history with a 132. The Pythons
have two more meets to finish
up their season before States on
Feb. 11.

Courtesy photos
From left are Sara Fisher, Kayla Cerri, Coach Nicole Denomme, Kayla Deluca, and Sam Passamonte.

Windham Boys Turn the Tide with Win over Oyster River
by Craig Smith
The Windham boys basketball team started the New Year
off in difficult fashion, as they were barely outdone in the
final quarter by four teams, three of which were at home.
The hustle and diligence was present, but it seemed as if
the team couldnt maintain their high level of play once the
game was coming to an end, but fortunately on Jan. 24 they
managed to break that streak.
Oyster River would travel to Windham, making it the first
game the Jaguars had played at home in 11 days, and they
had every reason to make their fans cheer once the opening
tip was decided. Jake Byers started things off with a long
Staff photos by Craig Smith

two-pointer followed by a three. Oyster River kept it close,

always maintaining just a hairs breadth between the scores,
but Kyle Rembis hustle would stifle many of Oyster Rivers
attempts at gaining the upper hand. Rembis blocked shots
and dove to the floor for loose balls, inspiring his teammates
and the crowd alike.
Windham would lose the first quarter 9-10, but they
wouldnt let that dissuade them from putting in their all for
the next period. Joe Shields showed off his range with a
jump shot early in the quarter, and Chris Houde would do
the same while Tom Emrick racked up the steals. The game
was physical, as most games tend to be, but the referees
had no interest in letting the young men play that style of
basketball. With so many whistles being blown, both teams
Joe Shields makes a bounce pass. Kyle Rembis looks for an open man.
struggled to find their rhythm, and thus the score at halftime
was a measly 21-18 in favor of Windham. any hiccups, utterly demolishing Oyster Rivers resolve in the final
The second half would be a lot smoother as the teams transitioned rebound that led to a layup before the buzzer could sound.
Windham would have a somewhat comfortable lead at 39-32, minutes. Windham would go on to win the game 62-47 and give
to styles of play that wouldnt cause any fouls and the result was the home fans a reason to cheer. The hustle and grit of this team
a big increase in offensive efficiency. Eric Thibodeau showed but it would be the hard work in the final quarter that would put
everything together for the team. They attacked the basket with has been admirable all year long, and this win over Oyster River is a
off his fancy footwork with a Euro-step that led to a basket and good step into taking the rest of the season by storm.
Thomas Splagounias finished off the quarter with an offensive reckless abandon, drawing fouls and getting to the line. They spaced
the floor perfectly and executed their defensive schemes without

Pythons Impress with Stellar Offense

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ends up increasing the number of consecutive wins in their streak.
At the beginning of the season they won four in a row off of their
defensive backbone and after a two-game losing spell they managed
to get right back up and start the streak anew, this time thanks to
winning by. Five of their seven wins have come by a margin of more
than 10 points and, in the few cases where the team has lost, it has
been under ten. This team has such a solid balance of offense and
defense that they have a lot of options at the end of a game, and they
can be flexible with how they go about winning. When both sides
are working in tandem they absolutely crush their opponents and, if
one side cant seem to come together, the Pythons can lean on the
other to get them through the game. A 7-2 record is phenomenal
and shows just how successful their style of play is to be at the top of

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