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Hudson to SellNine Town-Owned

Propertiesby Doug Robinson

The Board of Selectmen for the Town of Hudson hasdecided to sell nine town-owned properties, down fromthe original 18 properties suggested. As many of theproperties are not ready for primetime according toSelectman Richard Maddox, the list was reduced in half.

The 18 properties are as follows: (Properties markedwith an asterisk have been approved for sale)

1. 14 Adam Drive/Tax map 129 Lot 3 *2. 8 Alvirne Drive/Tax Map 138 Lot 633. 13 Forest Road/ T

ax Map 138 Lot 16 *4. 17 Federal St/ Tax Map 165 Lot 57 *5. 19 Merrimack St/ Tax MAP 165 Lot 164-1 *6. 11 Summer Ave/ Tax Map 165 Lot 128 *7. 8 Cliff Ave/ Tax Map 175 Lot 82-18. 15 Hurley St/ Tax Map 182 Lot 1899. 5 R D St./ Tax Map 191 Lot 5110. Riverview St./ Tax Map 190 Lot 94 *11. Birch St./ Tax Map 197 Lot 4012. 2 Merrill St./ Tax Map 191 Lot 157 *13. 6 A-B Catalpa Drive/ Tax Map 178 Lot 4 *14. 20 Musquash Road/ Tax Map 224 Lot 415. 5 Hopkins Drive/ Tax Map 136 Lot 22 *16. 4 Chestnut St./ Tax Map 247 Lot 4517. 3 Chestnut St/ Tax Map 247 Lot 5118. 17R Eayrs Pond Road/ Tax Map 247 Lot 75The property recommendations were made by

Hudson Assistant Assessor Jim Michaud.On Jan. 6, the board met with four realtors to

interview and discuss their possible involvement withthe sale of the properties. Michaud, in his memoof Feb. 1 to the Board of Selectmen, stated, Myrecommendation is to go with a real estate rm that hasthe greatest amount of resources to offer us and one thathas the greatest amount of recent experience sellingresidential land for their clients.

The following realtors were interviewed:1. Margerita Verani, Berkshire Hathaway,

Londonderry2. Michael Day, All Day Realty, Hudson3. Norm Pelletier, Berkshire Hathaway, Nashua4. Lisa DiBernardo, DiBernado Real Estate, HudsonThe Board of Selectmen hired Lisa DiBernardo of

DiBernado Real Estate to market and sell the selectedproperties.

Michaud made a suggestion: I would recommendthat a working group be formed consisting of aselectman or two, the town administrator, myself and thereal estate agent (for) the purpose of (creating a) workinggroup to have cogent discussions with all available realestate data at hand in order to arrive at recommendedasking prices for the nal selection of sites that the BOSwill end up handing over to the agent for the sale. Theserecommendations would then be submitted to the entireBOS to gain consensus approval of the same.

While the BOS did create the working group, noselectman volunteered nor was assigned to the workinggroup by BOS Chair Roger Coutu.

The BOS were not united with their property saledecision as the Board voted 3/1 in favor, Maddoxopposed. Selectman Ben Nadeau was absent.

Selectman Maddox stated that he had morequestions than good answers with the sale of theproperties.

He referred to the Feb. 1 memo from Michaudcommenting that serious questions, (and) validity of(the properties) being sold.

Michauds memo offered a forward analysis andopinion as to what should be done with each piece ofproperty. Of many of the properties he said, To hold offsubmitting to real estate agent un til such time as ZBAinput can be received, Not to Submit, Sell by sealedbid with deed covenant that is not to be used as a stand-alone residential building lot, and seek engineering/

legal/planning advice.Maddox stated, We need to do more vetting and a lotmore questions (need to be answered). We did not doour due diligence to move forward (and it could) causeus more problems downstream.

Both Selectmen Brucker and Nichols commented thatthey did not wish to wait to place the property on themarket. Brucker stated, I am interested in getting thisgoing, we have to decide on an agency.

Selectman Nichols stated, I think the very samething.

Alvirne CTE Programs Give StudentsPractical Experience, Real-World Skills

by Laurie Jasper Alvirne High Schools Wilbur H. Palmer

Technical Education Center hosted its fourthannual open house for eighth, ninth and tenthgraders and their parents on Wednesday evening,Feb. 4. Students from area sending schoolsinterested in Career and Technical Educationprograms not offered at their schools were alsoinvited to tour the facility and learn about themany available opportunities. Alvirne boasts theonly working school farm, with large and smallanimals, which attracts many students who areinterested in working with animals.

Judy King, CTE Business and Communityliaison, greeted parents and students in thecafeteria, and volunteer tour guides led smallgroups through the center. Those who attendedregistered to win various rafe prizes donated bylocal businesses. Alvirnes working dairy farmcontributes to the production of Cabot Cheese.In addition to a Cabot gift box rafe prize, Cabotalso donated a large cheese platter for guests tosample.

One of the most popular spots was CheckersRestaurant, where Culinary Arts studentswere busy preparing samples to offer hungryguests. Alvirne Senior Rebecca Kovalcin, a

second year Culinary Arts student, shared delicious cupcakes and some advice for future students.I was so scared as a freshman, I never thought about culinary at rst. But, Im glad I lookedinto it more, because I love it. I wish it were an all day class! Im planning to go to college for

culinary. Ive learned so much, I want to go into baking, but Ive alsolearned cooking skills and running the restaurant, said Rebecca,enthusiastically. Checkers Restaurant is open to the public Tuesdaysand Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Just outside of Checkers, juniors Tyler Noonan and MichaelGiuffrida prepared samples of tortellini with three different sauces:meat, alfredo and vegetable varieties, which were very popular with

the crowd. Culinary is like a family; we become really close, saidTyler.We learn so much, and it is hard work, but it is two periods a day

we really look forward to, added Michael. Julie Shea is the branch specialist of Alvirnes Granite State Credit

Union. The students learn about personal nance and budgeting.Even shy students learn to come out of their shell by learningcustomer service. I have a lot of students on the path to workingin banking, but I also have students who want to someday owntheir own businesses, said Shea. The Alvirne Branch is open tothe public, as well as students and staff, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.

John Conrad has been teaching Building Trades at Alvirne for 13years. Freshmen and sophomores take woodworking, where theylearn to use tools. That is a half-year class. Building Trades is a two-year, all year course, explained Conrad. He had just been notiedthat day that students in Building Trades would be able to receivehigh school and college credit through the Running Start program ofthe Community College System of New Hampshire.

School Board Deliberative Better Attendedthan Last Weeks Town Session

by Len LathropWhen you arrive at the deliberative

session, you should know that the electedofcials have worked for months to askthe voter to support what they believe isthe best course of action for the studentsof our town. There have been three to fourmonths of planning and posturing. It wasnot as cold outside this Saturday as it wasthe previous week when just a few soulsgathered to pass the town warrant on tothe election of March 10. Maybe it wasthe warm temperature of 18 degrees or thefact that it wasnt snowing at that minute,but the Community Center had 128 peoplethere. We also know that on the rst voteof the day there were 58 voting for theamendment to article one and 51 votingagainst.

The petition bond article, by law, mustbe rst on the ballot; in some years, amajority of elected state ofcials foundthat to be important. Well, thats where themeeting got under way. First the JROTCCorp from Alvirne of Kevin Harkeins,

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Erica Carreau, Devon Ruiter and Jake Dunkie posted the colors, andBrianna Thompson and MacKenzieCatanzaro sang the national anthem.Watching these students performawlessly was rewarding knowingthat they are the future.

As it was a petition article,Michelle Rourk and Michelle Ricco

Janos spoke about the article that,if approved, would be funded bya ten-year bond borrowing $1.88million to replace the James Sullivantrack and the Veteran Memorialeld at Alvirne High School, withadditional improvement to thestadium complex. The petitionerpresented the current disrepair of the23-year-old complex and the plansfor a new articial surface reducingthe crown on the eld from 4percent to the recommended 1.5percent. This eld renovation beganat the high school this fall and waspresented to the school board in late2014. The school debated the issueover several meetings and electednot to bring this to the ballot thisyear. While they collectively agreedthat it needs to be done, it wasntready for the ballot.

Withover the

required 25signaturesit cameback tothe ballot.However,the rst stop was a public hearingin front of the school boardwhere, once again, it was notrecommended, with the samerationale , it is not ready. It isunderstood that the project needsmore time. The article went to thebudget committee who also felt itwas not ready for the voters. OnSaturday, Ted Trost motioned tomove the $1.88 million amount tozero, which was seconded by JoyceGoodwin. With a voter card count

the motion

passed 58 to 51.When asked ifthis still passedcould theSchool boardnd a way to

bond the project, the school district counsel said no.Warrant Article 2 The Operating Budget next came to

the oor with outgoing School Board Chair Laurie Bissonexplaining its impact to those assembled and watching onHCTV. Her slides showed how Hudson spending related towhat other towns spend both per pupil and what Hudsonpays its teacher. Her impetus was that Hudson needed tocatch up; especially for students to compete on a globallevel the district needs technology. Bisson continued herpassionate explanation by saying that she continues to hearover and over that special education funding is going up andthe answer is its the law. While it is the law she believes

Education is the new currency. -Malcolm Price

Malcolm Price, a Hudson Budget Committee member,responded to a question from the gallery.

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LMS Students Challenged byFisher Cats to Hit the Books

Literacy program to reward students for extracurricular readingsubmitted by Tom Gauthier,New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Litcheld Middle School is teaming upwith the New Hampshire Fisher Cats thisschool year to encourage and reward theirstudents for their extracurricular reading.The school hosted Fungo, the teams

mascot, for a special assembly to kickoff their participation in the Fisher CatsReading Challenge, presented by VelcroUSA Inc.

Fungos challenge to the students issimple, yet potentially life-changing.Students must read at least ve booksoutside of their normal curriculum inorder to earn a special trip to a Fisher CatsReading Challenge Game at NortheastDelta Dental Stadium next spring. For thesecond straight year, Velcro USA Inc. isproviding these youngsters with a pair oftickets when they accomplish their goal.

With our commitment to education andlife-long learning, Velcro USA applaudsthe Fisher Cats Reading Challenge andits efforts to fortify reading skills amongchildren, said Scott Filion, interim CEOand president, Velcro USA. Were proudto support this program and look forward

to strengthening our connection to thecommunity by bringing families together atupcoming Fisher Cats games.

This program is simple in its delivery,but it carries a poignant message, saidRick Brenner, Fisher Cats president andgeneral manager. Students with strongliteracy skills set themselves on a coursefor a brighter future. This partnership withVelcro USA Inc. and the schools gives us aunique opportunity to relay that message ina fun, exciting way.

The Fisher Cats assembly, one of about40 that Fungo and the Fisher Cats willmake this school year, highlighted theimportance of developing strong readingskills to these students both for theirimmediate goals and their long-termambitions. Additionally, the assemblyfeatured interactive games and healthyliving tips like exercising and eating right.

After completing the challenge, thestudents will receive two tickets to oneof six Reading Challenge games nextseason. Each game features a differentliterary theme, and, new this year, allstudents who complete the challengehave the opportunity to be on the eld for

the national anthem before their selectedgame.In addition to the individual challenge

laid out to students, each school is part ofa team competition. For the fth straightyear, the schools with the highest studentparticipation will share a $5,000 prize,made possible by Velcro USA Inc. and theFisher Cats Foundation. This donation willraise the total to $25,000 awarded throughthe reading program since 2011.

By the end of the academic year, theFisher Cats will distribute approximately60,000 Reading Challenge bookmarksto students across New Hampshire andnorthern Massachusetts, reaching 150schools. These numbers will raise theprograms reach to more than 320,000students since it began in 2007.

The free program is available to allschools in New Hampshire and northern

Massachusetts. To book a presentation byFungo and the Fisher Cats, or to receive theprogram information, contact the FisherCats Community Relations team at 641-2005.

The Fisher Cats Reading Challenge,presented by Velcro USA Inc., is a part

of the Fisher Cats year-round effort togive back to local communities. Since2007, the Fisher Cats and the Fisher CatsFoundation have generated more than$3.5 million in monetary and in-kinddonations for thousands of organizations.In that time, the foundation has awarded$230,000 in scholarships to college-boundhigh school seniors.

The Fisher Cats open the 2015 seasonon Thursday, April 9 against the NewBritain Rock Cats (Colorado Rockies) atNortheast Delta Dental Stadium. Full-and Half-Season Tickets are on sale now.Season ticket holders enjoy a host ofbenets, including monthly all-you-can-eat barbecues, a free kids birthday party,exible exchange policy, invitation toexclusive events, and much more. Fanswho purchase by Feb. 1 will also receivedouble Fisher Cash up to $100 per seat

to use at concessions stands or in the teamstore. For tickets, visit www.nhshercats .com or call 641-2005.

To nd out the ways Velcro Brand canprovide solutions and to learn more aboutthe community efforts of Velcro USA Inc.,visit www.velcro.com.

Fungo, the Fisher Cats mascot, joined students at Litcheld Middle School after he introduced them tFisher Cats Reading Challenge presented by Velcro USA Inc. Pictured with Fungo are students Tom

Groulx, Lyndsey Brown, Jimmy Webber, Hannah Cuvellier, and Meghan Shaffer.

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Gretchen Gamrat of Hudson excelled during the fall semester,

achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Deans List atHofstra University.Kevin Vaccaro , son of Tom and Vicky Vaccaro of Hudson, has

been named to the Deans List High Honors at the University of NewHampshire for the fall semester. Kevin is an IT major.

Hudson sisters Stephanie A. Stone , a senior, and Britney B. Stone ,a freshman, at the University of New Hampshire-Durham, have bothbeen named to the Deans List for outstanding academic achievement.Both are Nursing Students in the College of Health and HumanServices at UNH.

Jessie Rancourt of Hudson has been named tothe President s List at Daniel Webster College. Thisis his third time on the Presidents List. Jessie isa junior majoring in Air Trafc Management andtaking Masters of Business courses concurrently.

Colby-Sawyer College has selected AbigailHoulne of Hudson for Whos Who Among Studentsin American Universities & Colleges in recognitionof Houlnes achievements during the fall semester.

Houlne is majoring in Nursing. One of the most prestigious awardsconferred by the academic community, Whos Who Among Students

recognizes students who make praiseworthy contributions to thecommunity and school. Selections to Whos Who Among Studentsare made each fall by representatives from Colby-Sawyer faculty,administration and student body.

Dr. Bashar Hanna, vice president for academic affairs and deanof the faculty at Delaware Valley College, announced that KathleenClancy of Hudson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in AnimalScience from Delaware Valley College in December 2014.

Chantal Simard of Litcheld was named to the Deans List at BeckerCollege for the fall semester.

Daria Blackman , a resident of Litcheld, was among the more than760 students from Walsh University named to the fall Deans List.

Hudson residents were named to the fall Deans List at theUniversity of Massachusetts-Lowell. Among those recognized forachieving academic distinction for the fall semester at UMass Lowellare: Stephen Bosjlie , majoring in exercise physiology; Taylor Boulia,majoring in psychology; Jessica Campaiola , majoring in exercisephysiology; Joshua Canarelli, majoring in environmental science;Joshua Carter, majoring in business administration; Erik Celani,majoring in electrical engineering; Nicholas Crockford , majoring inexercise physiology; Andre DEntremont , majoring in mechanicalengineering; Erica Dillon , majoring in nursing; Kathryn Donovan ,majoring in nursing; Jacob Drury, majoring in mechanical engineeringtechnology; Paul Karanja, majoring in clinical laboratory sciences;Justine Kashulines, majoring in ne arts; Kevin Kauffman, majoringin criminal justice; Connor Kennedy , majoring in mathematics;Muhammed Khalid, majoring in computer engineering; ChristopherKleiner, majoring in sound recording technology; Cody Langlois,majoring in plastics engineering; Kirsten Lennox, majoring in peaceand conict studies; Fallyn Lenzi, majoring in music studies; RachaelLuszey, majoring in nursing; Lydia Lyman, majoring in liberal arts;Yehya Merhi, majoring in mechanical engineering; Adam Nardelli ,majoring in exercise physiology; Donald Needham, majoring inmechanical engineering; Joseph OBrien , majoring in politicalscience; Alexander Pinzon, majoring in information technology;Jeremy Poulin, majoring in computer science; Mikayla Powlowsky,majoring in English; Nicole Quadros, majoring in nursing; RebeccaScaer, majoring in electrical engineering; Semion Shestakov , majoringin English; Michael Sirvydas , majoring in computer engineering; JacobStevens, majoring in modern languages; Ryan Teague, majoring inclinical laboratory sciences; Jared Tinker , majoring in philosophy; andTalbot Westhoff , majoring in electrical engineering.

Sarah Holt of Hudson was named to the Deans List for the fallsemester at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Sarah, asophomore, was accepted to the Isenberg School of Management atUMass-Amherst for continuation of her major in Hotel and TourismManagement. She is a graduate of Alvirne High School.

The following students have been named to the Deans List for thefall semester at the University of Vermont. Juliette Miller of Hudson isa sophomore Economics major and Matthew Goldstein of Litcheld isa sophomore Biology major.

Litchelds Christopher Gillespie, a student at Emerson Collegemajoring in Writing, Literature, Publishing, has been chosen torepresent the College in the inaugural membership induction tothe 2014-2015 Purple Key Leadership Society. Recipients of thishonor have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service, solidacademic achievement, and a commitment to civic engagement.The students completed at least 88 credits each prior to the fallsemester with a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average, and arein good social standing. Applicants were reviewed by a committeecomprised of students from the junior class and members of theacademic and student affairs staffs, according to the followingcriteria: leadership and service; academic achievement; citizenshipand civic engagement; and future potential leadership.

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Courtesy photossubmitted by Ruth Parker

The rst established post ofce in Hudson was at Hudson Center. Postmaster Reuben Greeley usedthis well attached to the west side of his house for the post ofce. This 1960 photo shows the backside

of the well from the eld located at what is now 230 Central Street, the 7-Eleven convenience store.Greeley served as postmasterfrom 1818 until 1829 and thenagain from 1849 until 1853after which the Hudson PostOfce was moved to the bridgearea. This well was a part of theGreeley/Wentworth propertywhen purchased by the BaptistChurch in 1962. A few yearslater, the large section wasremoved for safety reasons andthe remainder congured intoa garage. This garage has sincebeen removed as well. From1876 until 1910, the HudsonCenter Post Ofce was locatedin the Railroad Depot. So, fora period of 34 years, the Townof Hudson had two post ofces,one at the bridge and one at the

center. This photograph is usedhere by permission of HastingsHouse Publisher, the publisherof The New England Image bySamuel Chamberlain.

by AJ DickinsonMost people

probably attendedout of sheercuriosity. Localsgathered at thepolice station onFeb. 5 to hearan informativeprogram about

New Hampshirewildlife and,more specically,the black bear,as presented bytwo members ofthe states Fish &Game Department.And what thesewildlife expertstold their audiencewas not at allscary. In fact, theyhoped to dispel thelong-held notion ofbears as aggressiveand a threat topublic safety.

WildlifeBiologist PatrickTate began the

rst half of the talkexplaining aboutmany of the creaturesthat call this area their home. From the conventional skunks,beavers and foxes to the unconventional bobcat, Tate explained ingreat detail the interesting habits and likelihood of runninginto one of these many creatures of New Hampshire.

I believe it is important to provide information aboutlocal wildlife because we live in close proximity to theseanimals. The more we know about the wildlife and thehabitats they use, the more humans and wildlife can coexistin a constructive manner, explained Tate who has been

working withthe Fish & Gamefor 15 years,including severalas a furbearerproject leader.Furbearer is thename given tomammals that

traditionallyhave beenhunted andtrapped for theirfur.

After nearly45 minutes, BearProject LeaderAndrew Timminstook the stage.Timminsinformed hisaudiencethat they arefortunate tolive in a statewith such an

abundance of

wildlife, and that is the reason why many enjoy living here. Weas humans have a tremendous impact on wildlife, he said. Weinuence their habitat, their survival and ultimately decide theirfate. If the public considers wildlife valuable, they should put moreeffort into coexisting, avoiding conicts with wildlife, appreciatingwildlife and understanding their presence.

Interestingly enough, the attendees of this program soon foundout the number of bears in the state depends primarily on thepublics willingness to tolerate them. Put simply, the black bearspopulation depends solely on how much they are hunted. Fewer

than 5,000 black bears live in New Hampshire, the only speciesof bear found here. From a habitat perspective we could hold ahigher density of bears. However, at that density, people wouldgrow tired of their presence. We manage bears at a level thatis consistent with public desire (aka social carrying capacity),explained Timmins, a 20-year veteran of NH Fish & Game.

Humans with their tremendous fear of bears, especially inmore populated areas like the southern New Hampshire wherepeople are less familiar with them, cause the bears population tobe limited. Often, people possessa fear of the unknown and somistakenly assume that the bearspresence is both negative and athreat to safety.

If you can make peopleunderstand that the bears aresimply following food sources(birdfeeders, etc.) and not showingaggression, then perhaps you canchange fear into curiosity or eveninterest. A public that appreciates

bears and other wildlife willbe more proactive in avoidingconicts, concluded Timmins.

Appreciating Black Bearsand Other Furry NH Creatures

Wildlife Biologist Patrick ate explains the habits ofvarious state furbearers.

Krista and Tomas rost (7)Bear Project Leader Andrew immins

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As we enter into day 19 of our latest weather pattern, with what seems to be never ending snow, I wanted toextend a thank you to th e residents in town for theircontinued support clearing as many re hydrants as youhave. Also, I would be remised if we did not offer athank you to our Highway Department. Teir effort tokeep our street and hydrants clear in unmatchable.

Also, if I can ask you for one more minute of yourtime. During the deliberative session on January 31, we were very pleased to see the involvement by you, ourcitizens. Your inquiries regarding our warrant articles were outstanding. For those of you that were not there, we discussed Warrant Article 2 - Te Construction of aNew Fire Station, Warrant Article 9 - Te Renovation ofthe Leonard A. Smith Central Fire Station and Warrant

Article 10 - A Replacement Ambulance. As we reviewed during the deliberative session, bothof the construction projects have been well thoughtout and aim to improve our service delivery to you inyour time of need. Te move of the south HudsonFire Station to Lowell road will allow better servicedelivery to our residences in the south end of town andafford our employees to work in a modern facility tha t will meet the needs of the own of Hudson for yearsto come. Te renovation to Central Station will allowthe department to provide an updated work fa cility incentral Hudson. Ultimately this will increase the lifeexpectancy of this facility by at least fteen years.

Warrant Article 10 represents the continuedcommitment to provide you with the best emergencymedical service system possible. Te services that the

members of the Hudson Fire Department deliver eachday to the citizens of the Hudson cannot be matchedby many. Teir compassion, up to date training andadvocacy for you is outstanding. We need to continue

to provide them with the tools to a ccomplish their jobs and this investment will continue to provide thatsupport.

In closing, I would again thank you for yourconsideration to invest in our community. I am veryfortunate and privileged to represent the Hudson FireDepartment. Te services that we deliver each daycome together through a team effort. Tis team isinclusive of many, the Board of Selectmen, the membersof the Hudson Fire Department and most importantly,our citizens. If you should have any questions regardingthe above mentioned projects or anything to do withthe department, please feel free to contact me directly at886-6021 or [email protected].

Robert M. Buxton, Fire Chief, Hudson

More Details onProposed Gas Line

It is unfortunate that in Getting the Word Out About Proposed Gas Line, writer Lynne Oberprovided a one-sided story with Kinder Morgans twist,did not conrm the facts or present information onpotential concerns of residents. Residents of northernMassachusetts towns and Hollis, NH have arguedagainst the pipeline so much that the company proposesto build it along southern NH to get the gas to Dracut,Massachusetts. Here are some details that the articledid not include:

1. Te proposed pipeline follows establishedeasements of PSNH according to the article,but they cannot run under the currentpowerline easements. Te pipeline would beco-located and could possibly be an entirelynew and separate corridor that would strip theland of current trees and other v egetation, andlimit the usable land for the land owners. Tecurrent buffers would no longer exist.

2. Visible signs of the buried pipeline would be atreeless swath of land, along with compressorstations and meter stations.

3. Kinder Morgan may seek federal approval totake the easement by eminent domain from NHproperty owners.

4. Te NH Office of Energy & Planning studyshows that New Hampshire will not currentlynor in the foreseen future need additionalnatural gas supplies.

5. New Hampshire residents will not have theability to tap into this 36 transmission line fortheir own commercial or residential use. Tepipeline will just bring gas across the state ofNew Hampshire to Dracut, Massachusetts.

6. As of January 22, Kinder Morgan has notagreed to hold public meetings in most of thetowns affected by the proposal, and the townof Merrimack is one of the towns without a

meeting.7. A leak in the pipeline would not be detected by

scent, as it does not have an odor.8. Te proposal is for a 36 high pressure pipeline,

not a distribution line.9. emporary, long term jobs to build theproposed pipeline most likely will not beawarded to New Hampshire residents.

10. Te forecasted tax benets may not make up forthe lost taxes from affected home a nd propertyvalues.

Here some concerns other New Hampshire residentshave:

1. Potential impact on property values2. Safety and maintenance of the pipeline3. own infrastructure for emergency services in

the event of pipeline issues4. Benets to their own town5. Impact on wildlife6. Esthetic values7. Impact on wetland and wellhead areas8. Loss of usable land

Is this pipeline good for New Hampshire and itsresidents?

Carolee Dalton, Merrimack

Letters for Pat Drive

Te town of Litcheld is collecting thank you lettersfor Pat Jewett. Tese letters will be presented to her atthe rst Annual Pat Jewett Volunteer Appreciation DayCelebration on March 1, at Campbell High School.Please show your support and appreciation to Pat Jewettfor her 50-plus years of service to the town by writinga note of thanks for al l she has done for own town andcommunity letters can be dropped off at the town hallor e- mailed to [email protected].

Laura Gandia, Litcheld

Richard Kahn and the AlabamaGay Marriage Issue

Richard Kahns announcement last week to bea candidate for Selectman contained an important

observation about local government being able to takesteps to minimize problems created by the Federalgovernment that local communities become responsiblefor. His announcement comes at the right time, if youunderstand in the simple context of how so much ofthe Federal governments rules, regulations, and laws falldown to the local communities to implement at oftenvery expensive costs.

A simple example right now is the conictingopinions all around the country on ga y marriage, which this Opinion Offering is not about, it is aboutthe massive unfunded costs on local communities bythe Federal government for countless rules, laws, andregulations. Can and should local communities beginto take a stand against the Federal governments massiveunfunded demands on the local communities, to reject

them if they do not come with Federal governmentfunding to in-act them and manage them? Are alllocal government bodies, such as the Hudson Boardof Selectmen being neglectful or irresponsible for not

rejecting or challenging the Federal governments rules,laws, and regulations based on the high cost for localgovernments to implant them? I believe they havealways been neglectful or irresponsible in doing that, inasking Wheres the money? to in-act the new demandson us. Te local government, such as the HudsonBoard of Selectmen should respond with If there isno money for the local government to pay for this newdemand, then we cannot act on it until there is moneyto do so from the Federal government. Isnt that aboutthe purest denition of the local control we brag abouthere in New Hampshire? Do we really believe in LocalControl and that we have it at the local level and thissame question applies to the State level governmentdown to the local governments in communities likeHudson.

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Coming Soon:

Ham & Bean SupperOn behalf of the Litcheld Fireghters Association, we invite you to our 35th Annual Ham & Bean Supperto be held on Saturday, April 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. a tthe Campbell High School Cafeteria, 1 HighlanderCourt in Litcheld. As always, the Ham & BeanSupper is a wonderful fundraising event that helps bringthe community together. Te Litcheld Fireghters Association appreciates the years of support we havereceived from the community and local businesses forthis event.

ickets will be available for purchase in advance andat the door. Our prices at the door are as follows: $7for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children, and everyoneunder 4 is free. If you would like to purchase advancedtickets and/or donate a meal ticket please feel free tocontact us.

As in past years, we will be printing an attractivecolor advertisement placemat that will be seen by all.If you wish to submit a new, or updated graphic, orbusiness card style listing on this years placemat, pleasesubmit it to me immediately. Te basic/donation cost will remain $25. As always, donations of any size aregreatly appreciated. Other size ads and graphics areavailable. Please contact us for more information.

Due to the necessary time for printing, March 17, isthe deadline for placemat listing submissions. Pleasesubmit listings to the Litcheld Fireghters Association,257 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litcheld, NH 03052.Or email us at [email protected].

Your continued support of the Ham & Bean Suppermakes it a success each year. We thank you in advancefor your support.

Litcheld Fireghters Association, Inc.

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The Fox must have been overcome by all of the snow lastweek. Voting day, March 10, was mistakenly listed as the HudsonCandidates Night, which is actually March 2 at the Community

Center. With six people vying for two selectmen seats and threefolks wanting the one School Board seat, maybe the night will beinsightful. Sorry for the wrong dates - please change your calendarand get out to both events.

The Fox wants to offer two paws up to the Hudson HighwayDepartment for their outstanding work over the last three weekswith the massive snowfall. Please remember what is important in anemergency ... could Police and Fire get to you and could you leave

your house if you really had to - and in Hudson the answer is yes.Streets might be snow covered but have been passable.

After both deliberative sessions are over lets look at somenumbers:

Number of homes and businesses in Hudson -10,023 Number of residents - 24,645 Number of registered voters - about 12,500 Average number of people who vote on acerage - 1,300 Number of people who attend the deliberative sessions -

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Obituaries

Every lifetime has a story

Mona C. Jalbert Chouinard

Mona C. Jalbert Chouinard, born Dec, 4, 1929, to Lorenzo Jalbert and Beatrice Boucher of Salem, MA, passed away on Feb.2, 2015. Mona grew up in Salem, MA, with her two brothers, Leo

Jalbert and Larry Jalbert, but has made Hudson, NH her home forthe past 42 years where she was an active member of St. KathrynsParish, Hudson.

Mona was the beloved wife of Gilbert P. Chouinard for 65 yearsand a loving mother to her three sons and their wives, Philipand Susan Chouinard of Hudson, Rene and Karen Chouinard ofWinthrop, MA, and Daniel and Pattie Chouinard of Nashua. Shewill be remembered fondly by her eight grandchildren and sevengreat grandchildren.

Mona worked in the family business, Industrial Distributors Corp., for many years and had agreat love for country line dancing, oil painting, knitting, crocheting and ice cream. Her feisty,fun loving spirit will be greatly missed.

Friday, February 13Researching Adoption Records

for Genealogical Researchers. Areyou interested in family research?

Whether you are a beginner or a long

time genealogist the Rodgers Memorial LibraryGenealogy Club has something for you. Tradetips and techniques with others interested infamily research and learn about genealogicalresources located in the library. Today LarryMaurice will talk about researching adoptionrecords. Larry is a volunteer at the GenealogyResearch Room at the State of NH Vital RecordsOfce and is a long-time member of the AmericanCanadian Genealogical Society. Check thewebsite, rodgerslibrary.org, or call 886-6030 forinformation about future guest speakers. The clubmeets the second Friday of each month at 1:30p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library.

Friday, February 13 thru Sunday, February 15 Litcheld WinterFest i s back! The event will

be held at Roy Memorial Park. Things kick offFriday night when parents can escape for a nightout while the kids enjoy the entertainment andexotic animals of Wilderness Adventures. Then

the DJ takes over for a kids dance party and otheractivities with pizza, snacks, and drinks. Saturdaybegins with the WinterFest 5K and 2K KidsFun Run. More details are available at www.LitcheldRec.com or check out the LitcheldWinterFest 2015 on Facebook.

Saturday, February 14 & Sunday,February 15

St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Litcheldwill hold its seventh annual Penny Sale

today. The Penny Sale features 300-plusprizes, games, fun, a Grand Prize Rafe, breakfastsand a pasta dinner on Saturday night. The PennySale is held at Sacred Heart Church , 265 MainStreet in Manchester. For more information, visitwww.sfoaPennySale.com.

Sunday, February 15 Calling all creative individuals, groups

and businesses! Mals Pals is happyto announce the date for the annual

cardboard sled race (aka Hudson CoolRunnings) at Benson Park. Every year, childrenand adults line the hill with their stunning sledsas they eagerly await their chance to win mostcreative, best theme or speed. Spectators crowdthe nish line to cheer on their favorite sledsand share laughs amongst each other. Newlyadded to the Cool Runnings tradition is an adultdivision. Now, adults and children can enjoy

the event and share their creativity on race day.Registration for adult or youth division is only $10per sled. Participation is simple; just grab somecardboard, duct tape, any type of glue, paint andany fun accessories. Get building! Spectators are

welcome too! Registration table opens at 12 p.m.and Races start at 1 p.m.

Beginning Tuesday, February 17 The Hudson School District is excited

to announce the offering of several nightclasses, to assist Hudson and local

residents meet their educational goalsthrough the newly created Continuing Educationprogram. Representatives from Alvirne HighSchool have been working closely with the NewHampshire Department of Education to create andoffer courses under the States Adult EducationProgram. This semester, Hudson will offer threeclasses: Our American Identity (English), OurAmerican Government (Civics & Economics),and Consumer/Business Mathematics. Creditscan be used towards the Hudson SchoolDistrict Continuing Education Diploma orany neighboring Adult Education programs.Additionally, students can transfer up to four

credits toward their Alvirne High School Diploma.Classes start today and meet one night a week forthe semester. For more information, tuition costand class times, contact James Brown at AlvirneHigh School, 886-1260, ext. 2504.

Wednesday, February 18The Litcheld Senior Group will be

meeting at 12 p.m. at the CommunityChurch on Charles Bancroft Highway.

There will be a pizza luncheon followed bya program on Songs of the Crooners. All seniorcitizens are welcome.

Aaron Cutler Memorial Library presents Overcoming Adversity with Randy Pierce, 7p.m., at Campbell High School Auditorium. Getinspired to reach beyond adversity and achieveyour peak potential. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, February 18 & Thursday, February 19Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company , LLC is

planning to expand its existing pipeline system toserve the growing demand for interstate naturalgas transmission service in the northeasternUnited States. The Northeast Energy DirectProject is being developed to meet the growingenergy needs in the Northeast and, morespecically, the New England region. TGP plansto host open houses in January and February forthe portion of the Project located from Wright,

New York to Dracut, Massachusetts, and inMarch-April for the portion of the Projectlocated from Troy, PA, to Wright, NY, toprovide additional information and answerquestions concerning the Project. Details of

open houses scheduled in February below.All Open Houses are from 6 to 8 p.m. Lightbuffet will be served. Landowners will receivenotication of the open houses via mail, and adswill be placed in local newspapers to inform thegeneral public.

Feb. 18: Londonderry High School Cafeteria;295 Mammoth Rd., LondonderryFeb. 19: White Birch Banquet Hall; 222 CentralSt., Hudson

Friday, February 20Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791 and

its Auxiliaries will host a Meat Rafe at7 p.m. at the post home, 15 Bockes Rd.

in Hudson, with proceeds to benet theMilitary Order of the Cooties. You must be at least16 years of age to attend. Any further questionscontact the Canteen at 598-4594 between 12-8p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Saturday, February 28Supervisors of the Checklist will be in

session on between 11 and 11:30 a.m.at the Litcheld Town Hall , Two Liberty

Way, Litcheld, for the purposes of voterregistration. This is in preparation for the Town

Election on Tuesday, March 10. Voter registratio ncan also be done on Election Day.

Sunday, March 1The town of Litcheld presents the rst

Pat Jewett Volunteer Appreciation Day ,Campbell High School today beginning

at 4 p.m. with a presentation and awardceremony, followed by a dinner immediatelyafter in the cafeteria. Presentation and awardceremony are free. Dinner is $30 per person.Tickets are on sale at the Town Hall or contactLaura Gandia at [email protected] or 289-5746 to purchase tickets. Come and show yoursupport and appreciation to Pat Jewett for her50-plus years of service to our town and our

community.Saturday, March 21

Mark the date! Alvirne High School is teaming up with Childrens MiracleNetwork to have the rst Dance

Marathon in any school in New England.We are planning on lling the entire gym.Donations and teams are all formed online and

its nice and easy. One hundred percent of thedonations will go to Boston Childrens Hospital!Stay tuned ... more information to follow.

Tuesday, March 25 The Hudson Police Department

will host its 53rd Semi-Annual BloodDrive from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Hudson

Community Center on Lions Avenue.Saturday, April 4

The 4H New Hampshire Cluckers will present a program title BackyardChickens at 10 a.m. in the Ann Seabury

Community Room, Hudson PoliceDepartment.

Saturday, April 18If you want to do something

proactive, amp up your resume, orare simply seeking volunteer hours,

the Hudson Sustainability Committee will be hosting its Fifth Roadside Cleanup in

celebration of this upcoming Earth Day in April.The committee invites you to come enjoy the freshair, complimentary t-shirts, and free snacks as weput Hudsons recyclables back into the cycle, oneroad at a time. Anyone interested in volunteeringwith us, mark your calendars for Apr. 18 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals as well as groups arewelcome! Any length of time you can contributeis greatly appreciated. We are currentlywelcoming road suggestions. Please e-mail us [email protected] with your ideasand/or if youd like to RSVP to our Fifth RoadsideCleanup event.

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themed tea party on Saturday, Jan. 31. Many guests arrivedin fancy hats and dresses for the occasion. Four varietiesof homemade scones were served along with three typesof tea sandwiches and various sweet treats. Local cellistDavid Cheng provided live music for the gathering. Guestsparticipated in a Downton Abbey trivia contest with the winnertaking home a book about tea at Downton Abbey.

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Cheryl Cummings Vies for School Board SeatFirst and foremost, I am reminding you to vote

in our town election on Tuesday, March 10. Thevoting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,at 12 Lions Ave., Hudson Community Center.As always, your vote does count- be sure tovoice your preferences. Get to know who yourcandidates are, what they stand for and whatissues they will bring to the forefront. Moreinformation is available on the town website:http://www.hudsonnh.gov/departments/townclerk/ elections.

To introduce myself, I am Cheryl Cummings, a

resident (off and on) since 1996. As a member ofthe community, I have watched the politics fromafar for many years. Over the past few months,Ive had the opportunity to sit with Hudsonresidents to discuss a possible run for the HudsonSchool Board. Out of these discussions, I have decided beinga candidate for the Hudson School Board is a move in the rightdirection. The opinions that I have heard about our communityhave the same common thread, that it is a safe community thatfeels like home. In running for the school board for Hudson,I stand to keep those emotions alive in our community, mostimportantly, in our school system. It is a good time for a new voiceto be heard, and I humbly r equest your support in being that voice.

My goal as a school board member will be to make sure everystudent has the same high quality of education, no matter whatgrade level or educational need. I believe all children should beafforded the same excellent education within the Hudson School

District. Another goal in mind is to spreadcreativity within our schools, whether it is inage appropriate awareness issues or culturalarts/performance. Realizing that not everyoneis athletic, I can appreciate new ideas on howto implement creative arts among our students.The outcome is a wonderful complement to ourschools and community.

As mom to two young residents, I have a vestedinterest in making sure Hudson continues tomake investments in our youth. The basis of myrunning for the town school board is ironically

less on politics and more on parental inuence. Ibelieve we have a fabulous team of educators; tohave a parental inuence within this network isbenecial to all.

My professional background makes meuniquely qualied to be a positive addition to the school board. Ihave attended Hesser College, where I graduated with a Bachelorof Science in Business Administration, and Rivier University, whereI graduated with a Master of Business Administration in BusinessAdministration. While in college, I became a Realtor for the stateand have the pleasure of working with an amazing team right inHudson at Harmony Real Estate.

Thank you for considering me as your school board member.If you have any questions, concerns or comments please do nothesitate to email me at [email protected] or call/text me at(603) 521-4275.

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Packed snow: 3-5 inches of old snowis equal to one inch of water, or about5 pounds per square foot o f roof space,so anything more than 2 feet of oldsnow could be too much for your roof tohandle.

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Once drifted snow has been removed, start remainingsnow removal from the center portion of the roof.

Remove snow in the direction of primary structuralmembers. This will prevent unbalanced snow loading.

Do not stockpile snow on the roof. Dispose of removed snow in designated areas on the

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toward the eave for gable and sloped roofs. In some cases a long-handled non-metallic snow rake can

be used from the ground, thereby reducing the risk. Metalsnow rakes can damage roong material and pose anelectrocution risk and should be avoided.

Upon completion of snow removal, the roongmaterial should be inspected for any signs of damage.Additionally, a quick inspection of the structural systemmay be prudent after particularly large snow events.

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Hudson School District Grateful to Dependable Highway Departmentby Tom Tollefson

In the last few weeks, grass has become a far-gone memory,lost in mountains of snow. The record highs of snowfall haverendered many communities inoperable for multiple days as someGranite State school districts are up to at least their fth snow day.According to Hudson Superintendent Bryan Lane, the HudsonHighway Department has been one of the keys in getting the townback up and running as quickly as possible and limiting the snowdays.

I want to compliment the highway department. They work longhours and really take pride in getting the roads cleared for everyones

safety. Long storms and heavy snow create difcult situations for allof us, but these people are out there working hard for us, Lane said.As far as why other school districts call a snow day and we did notI would think it would depend on their highway departments abilityto clear the roads in a timely manner.

Municipalities like Nashua and Manchester have multiple issuesto deal with that we do not. Due to the city streets and shopsthey dont have any place to put the snow that builds up along theroadside. Hudson being mostly without sidewalks, the snow can bepushed back and the snow does not need to be removed. The citiesalso have a large number of walkers; if they cannot get the sidewalkscleared, they have a big issue. That is not to say that the sidewalks inHudson are not a priority. The highway department has done a great

job in getting them cleared as soon as possible.On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Nashua was forced to cancel school, while

the roads in Hudson were clear enough for students to be safelytransported to school with the only hindrance being a 90-minutedelay. So far, the district has used four total snow days with the lastday of school being Wednesday, June 24.

Lane stated that his decision to declare snow days revolves aroundstudent safety and the advice of the Hudson Highway Department.

On Monday, the roads were passable for most cars but notfor school buses, Lane explained. Buses full of students onresidential streets respond the same as cars only the bus movementis magnied. If a car shtails two or three feet as it turns a corneror tries to start moving up a slope imagine how a 40-foot bus willrespond.

I work with the highway department and the bus company thenight before an event and early in the morning. If Kevin Burns of thehighway department tells me the roads are clear that is the rst step.If not the decision is made to either postpone or to cancelschool. This week on Tuesday the issue was not the roadsis was the buses. The concern was being able to get all ofthe buses cleaned off and out of the bus depot by 6 a.m.for high school runs. Buses are required to have snowcleared off of them just like any other vehicle. Tuesdaythe bus company needed additional time to make sure thebuses were safe to drive.

During the storms, the highway department has 24trucks plowing and salting the roads nearly around theclock. These trucks range from pickup trucks to 10-wheelMack trucks and road graders.

I know one difference is that I have excellent guys. Myentire crew is fabulous. Theyre dedicated and come inat the beginning of the storm and then come in two hourslater, said Burns.

The recent storms caused several challenges for AlvirneHigh School. The snow days came during the nals weekfor the high school, forcing the beginning of the newsemester to start a few days later than expected. AlvirneHigh School Principal Steve Beals commented that theteachers have shown exibility in successfully adaptingtheir lesson plans to the change in scheduling.

Another challenge Alvirne faces is the loss of roughly 80parking spaces throughout their lot. These spaces are stillcovered in snow. Plows will be working to uncover thespaces as soon as possible.

Weve had other big snow storms, but I dontpersonally recall this much snow within this short period

of time, Beals said.Beals credits the highway department for their workin clearing the roads effectively to avoid any more snowdays.

I support the efforts of the highway department, Bealssaid. We really appreciate the ongoing efforts of the

highway department. It was very rewarding for me to see the towngrader coming into the parking lot followed by a large sand truck tomake sure our environment was as safe as it could be.

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Litcheld School Bottom Line ProposedBudget Remains Unchanged

at Deliberative Sessionby Mike Falzone

There was plenty of passionate conversation at SaturdaysLitcheld School Deliberative session, but no changes tothe proposed $21,031,613 budget for 2016. If the voters

on March 10 reject the proposed budget, the default budgetis $21,076,023, which is $44,410 higher than the proposedbudget.

Resident Jason Guerrette wondered why the defaultbudget was higher than the proposed budget noting therewere increases in line items in the default budget that havenot been approved (voted on) by the towns legislative body(the voters).

School counsel explained that multi-year plans orspending did not have to be approved by the voters eachyear; once they approve it one time, the budgets areallowed.

Budget Committee Chair Cindy Couture explained thatthe school board presented a budget that was $800,000higher than last years budget.

We actually expected a budget that was $500,000 lessbecause the Campbell High School bond was paid off,and this increase, combined with expected revenue dro ps,would result in a two dollar increase in the proposed taxrate.

The budget committee cut $887,548, leaving the

proposed tax impact at 91 cents or an increase of $384 ona $400,000 home. If all the proposed warrant articles pass,the tax increase would move to $1.20 per 1,000, or $4 80on a $400,000 home.

Projected student enrollment is dropping from 1,307 thisyear to 1,267 next year, 60 less students district-wide.

There was brief conversation about duct cleaning atCampbell High School, which has never been done in 10years.

John Latsha asked about an estimate the district hadreceived to clean the ducts, but it was verbal not written.

You would think in 10 years, someone could havegotten a written estimate, commented Latsha. I wouldmake a motion to add this in, but not without a writtenestimate.

The longest and most passionate discussion came whenschool board member Derek Barka proposed a motion toadd $80,000 to the budget for the purpose of adding backin a fourth grade teacher, cut by the budget committee.

Couture added, We did not cut a fourth grade teacher;we cut money from the proposed budget. Its the schoolboards decision where to make those budget adjustments.

The rationale for the cut was 4th grade enrollment isdropping from 99 to 96 students, and a guideline the schoolboard and budget committees have used for the last 10years shows a drop in a teacher with the drop in students.

Budget committee member Ray Peeples explained thatthe school board and budget committee had discussedother cuts, noting several places where storage sheds andbuilding improvements for $2,000 to $2,500 each couldeasily be cut to make room for a teacher if the schoolboard really wanted to, and they were concerned about theemotion of cutting a teacher.

Robin Corbiel, a resident and third grade teacher atGrifn Memorial, quickly responded, If you wanted to cutthose other things, you could have, and chose not to. Youcut the salary, so thats why were talking about a teacher.

Budget committee member Chris Pascucci wanted toremind the about 50 or so in attendance that this is abottom line budget. He wanted to add the $80,000 backinto the budget to avoid the emotion that comes withcutting a teacher, but was admonished that that was aninsult to the voters. The budget committees job is to make

the adjustment to the budget, and then trust the schoolboard to do the right thing.

The motion to add the $80,000 to the budget wasdefeated 28-25.

Questions were also raised about the paraprofessional/ monitor salaries line increase of $145,013. Thats aboutnine para-professionals. Could some of that money beused for teachers? questioned Dennis Miller.

Superintendent Brian Cochrane explained the para linewas driven by I.E.P.s (Individualized Education Programs)and those positions are mandated by New Hampshire law.

Article 2 asked if the voters wanted to raise Seventy-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars ($79,536)for the purpose of funding salary and benets for a full-time District Technology Database Administrator positionto support the new Student InformationSystem?

The teachers and staff asked theadministration not to up grade the districtsinformation system without this p osition,due to the amount of options andincreased functionality.

We visited Bow, Londonderry, andother surrounding towns to see what theywere doing, commented Barka. This

system is so outdated, we cannot getupdates or changes made; its no longersupported by the manufacturer.

The student information systemincludes things such as teacher andstudent schedules, real time web-basedgradebook, data and reporting includingprogress reports, report cards, GPA, classrank, attendance, and more.

Included is Innite Campus, a webportal for students and parents, which isa substantial upgrade from Litcheldscurrent system.

This also gives us the ability to rollout mobile devices (106 tablets) for thefreshman class next year, and then expandas we gain experience for teachers andstudents using the new educationaltechnology, continued Barka.

Article 3 asked to raise andappropriate the sum of Eighty ThousandDollars ($80,000) to enhance exteriorvideo capacity to include main entranceand perimeter of the building, new callbox/system for visitors seeking entranceto the building during school hours,and exterior audio annunciators foremergency broadcast at Grifn MemorialSchool, Litcheld Middle School andCampbell High School.

Article 4 asked to raise andappropriate the sum of Forty-SevenThousand, Three Hundred Eighty dollars($47,380) to reclaim and resurface theGMS paved playground area.

Article 5 asked to raise andappropriate the sum of Twenty-TwoThousand, Eight Hundred dollars($22,800) for the purpose of funding thesalary for a part-time (27.5 hours) MathTutor at Grifn Memorial School.

Voting is Tuesday, March 10, from 7a.m. to 7 p.m., at Campbell High School.


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For us to be successful, our next step is toformalize the Health Division, commentedHudson Fire Chief Robert Buxton as he addressedthe Hudson Board of Selectmen.

Chief Buxton wrote in his memo of Jan. 19,As you are aware, Zoning Code Enforcementand Health Divisions were merged into theInspectional Services Division. To date, webelieve this has been very successful. Underthe RSA 128, the State of NH Commissioner ofthe Department of Health and Human Serviceis responsible for the appointment of the localHealth Ofcer. This appointment is made inconjunction with a recommendation from theBoard of Selectmen. Furthermore, the Board ofSelectmen and the Health Ofcer will conductbusiness as the Town of Hudson Board of Health.

In addition to the appointment of a healthofcer, Chief Buxton recommended that theresponsibilities of the Health Services beintegrated into Inspectional Services and that theresponsibilities are broken down as follows:

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2. Environmental Health: Protect the healthof the public by managing and enforcinglaws and ordinances.

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