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Litchfield will be able to Cast Votes on the 10th of March

by Len LathropHave you thought about what Litchfield School

District Clerk Jason Guerrette tried to do over the last two months? Maybe it is over. He signed the ballot and all might be well in Litchfield. But was the question ever answered: Is the default budget correct and who decides? The school board who gets their numbers from the business manager?

Judge David Garfunkel, in Hillsborough County Superior Court South, made the matter very simple last Wednesday when he issued a with a petition for a writ of mandamus to sign or resign, and that set up the emergency hearing on Thursday.

Guerrette continues to state that all he was asking for was an explanation of the calculations that were used by the school district for the default budget; he explained via many phone conversations that he felt he was defending his oath of office and doing the job to the best of his abilities.

The Litchfield School District Attorney Gordon Graham defined the school district clerk’s role as “ministerial duty” to “prepare and sign the official ballot” whether he felt it was right or wrong. Judge Garfunkel agreed.

The ballot was signed. The 24th was the last day for absentee ballots to be sent. The school

district had three and a half working days to do that, while they were not mailed together with the Town of Litchfield ballots. Meanwhile, back to the question. On March 10 only the voters can decide; if you can call it a decision. The operating budget proposed is $21,031,613 while the default is $21,074,749. If a voter says “no,” then the school district gets more revenue than is being budgeted for. If the voters agree and affirm the warrant article, are they saying everything is grand with the budget or are they just looking to save a few dollars? Also, why is the operating budget not recommended by the school board, which makes the decision at the polls even harder?

One last question to think about, the clerk is an elected official so if he had to pay court costs would the school district be required to pay? So many questions and so little time. The one fact that continues to shine is that no one other than the calculators of the default budget review it. That is one thing that needs to be fixed. It is a state-level issue. Local voters might be able to offer a resolution at next year’s elections to force the default to be voted on by the budget committee, but then again until it is an RSA (Revised Statutes Annotated), so most elected officials would say it was only advisory.

Cool Runnings Sled Race Brings Family Fun to the Slopesby AJ Dickinson

Superheroes and snowmen were on hand for this one. On Saturday, Feb. 21, many gathered at Benson Park on what turned out to be a beautiful winter day for the annual Cool Runnings Cardboard Sled Race. This family-friendly fundraiser began as a way to raise money for the recently built amphitheater that was constructed as a memorial for 13-year-old Mallory Lynn Gray who, in 2009, passed away due to complications of systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and leukemia.

Now, six years and one amphitheater later, Hudson locals anticipate the fundraiser all winter long. More than 30 sleds competed in three categories: best theme, most creative and, of course, speed. Sled designs ranged from snowmen and princess carriages to Batman and bananas. Not only was the event fun to both watch and participate in but was also a way for a lot of families to get together away from the television and spend some quality time working on their homemade cardboard sleds. Great Food! Good Prices!

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to Townsby Mike Falzone

Litchfield Town Administrator Jason Hoch updated the Litchfield selectmen last week on his dealings with Kinder Morgan/Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC

Several representatives from area towns met with Kinder Morgan to get updates on the ongoing proposed 71-mile pipeline across southern New Hampshire. The pipeline dissects Litchfield along the current power lines, and then crosses the northern portion of Hudson, as it makes its way through Pelham to a distribution station in Dracut, Massachusetts.

Kinder Morgan has been less than responsive to a number of towns in the area, and it’s not for a lack of trying,” explained Hoch. “We have had both pleasant and hostile communications with community relations people at the company, and it seems than all the towns are having the same issue.”

Kinder Morgan held an open house Thursday at White Birch Function Hall in Hudson, which was attended by several Hudson and Litchfield residents. Attendees were outnumbered by Kinder Morgan representatives, so all residents with questions could be heard, or led to someone with expertise on the question’s subject matter.

When the HLN approached Lucas Meyer, a Kinder Morgan Community Relations member, and explained to him the feelings Mr. Hoch had detailed, he quickly described what a wonderful relationship Kinder Morgan had with Hoch and all the surrounding towns.

“I will admit with all the snow, it’s been frustrating trying to find dates for meetings after we had to reschedule, but we have a good relationship with the towns.”

Selectman Frank Byron said if Kinder Morgan isn’t listening to town managers, selectman, or administrators, maybe it was time to escalate and get the state reps involved.

Hoch described how the towns talked about sharing resources from Nashua Regional Planning, legal help, or the state’s congressional delegation.

“Some towns have planned to add legal costs into their budgets at town meetings this year,” explained Hoch. “We will continue to gather information and work with surrounding towns and government agencies to avoid duplication efforts.”

Litchfield has added a pipeline page to its town website.

Hudson PD Promotes One Officer, Recognizes Others for Exemplary Work

by Doug RobinsonFriends, family, and

fellow officers filled the Ann Seabury Room at the Hudson Police Department in honor of an officer being promoted and to those receiving HPD awards.

Hudson Police Chief Jason Lavoie stated, “This organization has a lot of character and has a long history of going above and beyond. As chief, I too am a stakeholder in this department, and our reputation is dependent on the men and women who serve Hudson.”

Captain Robert Tousignant began the ceremony this way: “Our awards are given out to outstanding and distinguishable officers and civilians. We receive monthly suggestions from officers on who should be recognized. As the nominations come in, we then ask for a written back up from that officer’s supervisor.”

The “Life Saving Commendation Award” was given to several HPD officers for performing CPR or other life-saving measures to attempt to save a person’s life, thus demonstrating (their) dedication to preserve life.

The “Chief’s Achievement Award” is awarded to employees for highly professional conduct that brings credit upon themselves and the Hudson Police Department. Six department members were recognized for this prestigious award: Sergeant Tad Dionne, Animal Control Officer Jana McMillan, Master Patrol Officer Steven McElhinney, MPO Dan Conley, Detective Alan Marcotte and Attorney Joseph Tessier.

Sergeant David Cayot was promoted from master patrol officer to sergeant during the ceremonies. He has been with the Hudson Police Department since July 2002. He earned his bachelor’s degree with a major in chemistry and minor in business administration from the University of New Hampshire. Sergeant Cayot, his wife, Kim, and their two sons, Alex and Zac, reside in Merrimack.

On Sept. 10, MPO Steven McElhinney and Officer William Kew, both in center, with Captain Avery, far left, and Chief Lavoie, far right, responded to a call and were instrumental in saving the life of an unresponsive subject.

On Sept. 17, these same two officers responded to a call for an unresponsive subject.

Sergeant Tad Dionne was chosen for the “Chief ’s Achievement Award” for his dedication and commitment to improving the department’s field

training evaluation process.

by S. Aaron ShamshoyanHigh business taxes and rising energy

costs can be a deterrent for companies to move or begin operations in New Hampshire, and the problems are compounded by a high cost of education.

House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) spoke to local business leaders at a Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce event at Pelham Town Hall about the importance of encouraging businesses to move to the granite state.

“Only by listening to both sides can we come up with a solution that works for New Hampshire,” Jasper said. “The New Hampshire advantage isn’t what it used to be.”

Federal regulations and mandates can hurt New Hampshire, Jasper said, when working to grow the state’s economy.

“The issues in the other 50 states are a lot different than they are in New Hampshire,” he said.

A Senate bill to lower business profit taxes was being crafted,

Jasper said, adding the state needed to get the tax below eight percent, to be competitive with Massachusetts.

“It is something we really need to do if we want to stimulate our economy,” he said.

Jasper added the business enterprise tax also needed to be reduced to be competitive with Massachusetts.

Rising energy costs in all of New England are also a problem, with a nuclear plant recently going offline.

“We just lost Vermont Yankee,” Jasper said. “Our grid is going to be in an energy deficit.”

The speaker said if new energy sources are not implemented, the state could face rolling blackouts at peak energy use times.

“We need energy and we need it now,” Jasper said to support growing and current businesses.

Community Member Larry Disenhof said the high cost of education in the state is detractive to businesses and that the University of New Hampshire was the most expensive state school in the country.

He said businesses would pay more in taxes if there was an affordable infrastructure to educate the workforce, but still stressed it was important to have a competitive tax base.

Representative Robert Elliott (R-Salem) said lawmakers recently cut $100 million

from contributions to UNH and only $60 million had been restored. He said New Hampshire gave the least amount of

money to state schools out of any state in the country.

Jasper said he supports charter schools and that the state will continue funding the alternative education option.

“When we have competition in the area we are going to be better,” he said, adding public school test scores were declining and hoped the charter schools would encourage them to do better.

Representative David Bates (R-Windham) said a bill to fully fund education at the local level as mandated by the federal government just passed the house. He said current regulations cap the amount of educational funds municipalities can receive annually. “My bill would fully fund every community,” Bates said.

House Speaker Tells Business Leaders that NH Advantage Needs A Boost

NH House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) tells business leaders at Pelham Town Hall that the ‘NH Advantage’ is not what it used to be.

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Providing a proper budget for an equal and quality education, along with providing fair compensation packages and appeasing the law and taxpayers is a difficult balance, but one I hope to contribute to and achieve!

I am a licensed and Certified Public Accountant. I have also taken many courses in the field of psychology.

I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the school administration and department heads at the onset of the budget process, helping them utilize more sound estimates that will reduce the need for budget transfers.

A budget is a basic, fundamental internal control tool. I also hope to assist the school department in implementing other basic, fundamental internal controls to prevent the school district resources from being wasted or otherwise misappropriated. Internal controls are basic, fundamental tools used by CPAs to evaluate management.

I hope to recommend and implement some changes that will assist the school department in providing ALL of the special education children in receiving a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment as required by law, which is in the classroom when possible.

Far too many of the special education services are being provided by contractors not only outside the classroom, but outside the school district at costs above union contract provisions and Medicaid billing rates!

I hope to address some simple, legal, cost effective methods for positive improvement in this department; including peer mentoring, dual certification and effective placement of identified students with their friends where possible, within the regular classroom setting.

A focus on increasing the awareness of others outside the special education program and increasing the self-esteem of the special education children would undoubtedly decrease their stress level while learning and test taking. This is

what is needed no close the gap in testing, not more resources or new curriculum!

I will also entertain and encourage proposals to increase the school district per pupil cost to align with the other school districts and seriously consider whether this is possible or necessary. I feel that by going through this exercise, those that think we need to increase the budget, will realize that we don’t!

I ask for your vote on March 10!

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submitted by Ruth ParkerThis week’s photo is the Hudson Center Common as seen by Eli

Hamblet in 1888.This c. 1888 photo of the Hudson Center Common shows the view

from the home of Eli Hamblet on Hamblet Avenue. Straight ahead is the Baptist Church, the church where he was elected as deacon just a few years earlier in 1882. The large vestry had not been built, but the need for it had most likely been discussed among the members. To the right of the church is the home of Mrs. Mahalia Greeley, the widow of John Greeley, M.D. To the left of the church is the home of Daniel Greeley. Daniel was known to have a good nature and was well liked within the community.

In the foreground and on the left of the photo is the Old Hudson Center Cemetery.

Up until a few years prior to this photo, the cemetery was in disrepair and the town was considering moving the remains from this site, so that the size of the common could be increased. This proposal did not meet with public sentiment and, as it turned out, a former resident of Hudson, John Foster, made a proposal to the town that he would build a stone fence and clean up the cemetery if the town would maintain it. Immediately beyond the cemetery is a roof of a barn, possibly from the barn connected to the Henry Brown House on the opposite side of the common. Photo from the Historical Society Collection.

Remember Hudson When ... Hudson Center Common from Eli’s Front Door 1888

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The Litchfield Lions Club was requested to provide concessions as part of the Litchfield Recreation’s 2015 Winterfest event on Feb. 14. The group served up BBQ items along with hot and cold beverages. The net proceeds will be

added to the club’s ‘community’ account to support Litchfield Lions charitable activities.

New members are always welcome. The club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Litchfield Presbyterian Church, 259 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield. For more info visit http://litchfield.nhlions.org or Facebook: FB: Litchfield NH Lions Club.

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This is the oath of office in NH that every elected official swears by. We hear these words often in movies, on television or perhaps on local cable access. Is it ministerial? A formality? Is it a ritual of an era long ago when a person’s word actually meant something? If these words no longer hold the weighty idea that is embodied in its vows, then why even continue it? What does it mean to you? Do you care if those you elect ever have these words cross their mind again once they have lowered their right hand? Do any of you believe that if you swore that oath that you should look away when you know laws have been ignored, manipulated or simply broken? It is someone else’s job to worry about it? To whom should the elected believe these words are for? The connected? Those that have vested financial interest? Family members? Or should the primary goal of elected office be to embody the spirit of the law? Apply it equally and without prejudice? Should people you elect spend their time finding grey areas, loopholes, or otherwise disingenuous ways to provide for and continue the growth of government at the expense of those it purports to serve?

The republican form of government our founding fathers set up for us relied on the ethics and morality of good (wo)men. They understood that unchecked power absolutely corrupted. They set forth checks and balances so that no one corner of government could rule the other and in the end, the people had the power to change those things that no longer kept the people’s interests first. Not any particular group upon another’s. Not child against parent. Not taxpayer against employee. Not retired against employed. But with each in mind and the impact of every decision upon every citizen represented.

On March 10 you will get to decide if you want to continue electing good decent folks that may or may not take this oath as seriously as they should? Remember, this is how we as a community grow representatives that usually find their way to Concord, then on to Washington. Are you happy with their performance? Again, they cut their teeth here, in localities. Learning their manipulative crafts where few were watching and most plainly trusted they were doing the public good. These aren’t bad people. They have simply lost their way because there is no consequence. There is no one holding them accountable.

My name is Jason Guerrette and I am asking for your vote on Tuesday, March 10. I will commit only one thing to you. I will embody the oath I take, live and breathe its ideals, and defend each and every one of you to the very best of my abilities. Please visit my website http://jasonguerrette.info or call me directly if you care to hear from me first hand. 603-548-1159.

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Jason Guerrette, Litchfield

It’s Voting Time all Across the Land

And here in Hudson too. For me, I have more enjoyment out of celebrating St. Patty’s Day than I do the rituals of voting; at least I know what I’m getting.

But voting season sets to me asking if voters are really asking the hard questions and enough questions of the candidates and incumbents, because all of the discourse in the HLN’s opinions and thumbs sections, kind of leads me to believe that maybe that’s not being done. When you, the voters, ask questions and don’t get answers or complete and understandable answers, is it maybe because you’re not supposed to get answers that make any sense or that can be referred to later on; by any office holders? If you’re not getting the answers you want to your questions, than why even vote at all,

because you’re going through the movements of voting but not really having any impact on the outcome and also what you expect from that elected (selected) office holder. Voting is a serious matter, if you don’t think you’re getting all the accurate information you need to make your voting decision on; than how can you vote for any candidate and how can you criticize any office holder later on. Doesn’t all of that make sense?

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Fire Station Construction is Best for the Future

As President of the Hudson Firefighters Relief Association, Captain with the Hudson Fire Department and town resident and taxpayer, I am in favor of building a new south end fire station and rehabilitating the existing Leonard L. Smith Fire Station. This important and major decision will not only impact today’s residents but residents of future generations and lies with you the voters on town Election Day, March 10.

Fire Chief Rob Buxton and the members of the Hudson Fire Department are very aware of the need to be fiscally responsible in these difficult times. The Chief has put forth much time and effort to provide a plan not only to get the best and most from each dollar to better the emergency services for our citizens but also to provide for the town’s firefighters.

With the growth of the town, the population and response patterns have changed since the Burns Hill Station was constructed in the 1980s. The station no longer meets the needs of the fire department for the operation of a fulltime crew being housed in the building. The location of the station also does not provide for the fastest and most direct response patterns for the south end or the remaining parts of town.

The rehabilitation of the Leonard L. Smith Fire Station is not something new. This has been on the

radar for several years. The station is pretty much in the same state as after it had been constructed in the 1950s but still has much life left in the building, which would come with the modernization that is planned.

Both of these projects will drastically impact department operations allowing your firefighters to provide improved service to you, the taxpayer.

A few years ago, a plan was put forward to construct a new central fire station at a cost of around $6,000,000. The warrant articles that voters will be asked to approve on March 10 will complete both construction of a new station and the rehabilitation of the Leonard L. Smith Fire Station projects at half the cost.

I strongly urge all town residents to carefully consider our public safety needs for the present and future. Also, carefully look at the financial reasoning why Chief Buxton has put this plan together. I ask you to support Warrant Articles 2 and 9, the construction of a new fire station and the rehabilitation of the Leonard L. Smith Fire Station.

David S. Morin, President, Hudson Firefighters Relief Association

What an Irony in LitchfieldI love that Jason Guerrette is delaying the voting in

Litchfield. I was worried that people might forget what happened when he was on the school board. It’s ironic that the person who complains of abuse of power is abusing whatever small sliver of power he holds right now. I hope this is a red flag for anyone and everyone who was thinking of voting for him for a town office. I’m sure he did ask for information from the school board on a regular basis and is under the delusion that they should negotiate with him personally because he believes he has all the answers. I’m fine with voting a few weeks later, but I’m not sure how people will feel about him costing the town more money.

Betty Vaughan, Litchfield

Hudson Fire LogSunday, February 15: 2:31 a.m. Box alarm, River Road. 2:40 a.m. Box alarm, Industrial Drive. 2:43 a.m. Box alarm, Derry Road. 3:00 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 6:15 a.m. Assist citizen, Library Street. 8:54 a.m. General illness, Barbara Lane. 11:06 a.m. Assist citizen, Wason Road. 1:27 p.m. Ambulance transfer, Lowell Road. 3:56 p.m. CO detector activation, Woodhawk Way (L). 4:01 p.m. Fall related injuries, Alpine Avenue. 4:38 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Sagamore Bridge Road. 4:41 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Sagamore Bridge Road. 5:11 p.m. Assist citizen, Lowell Road. 5:42 p.m. Box alarm, Elmwood Drive. 6:20 p.m. CO detector activation, Overlook Circle. 8:04 p.m. Wires down, Rose Drive. Monday, February 16: 12:18 a.m. General illness, Derry Street. 8:38 a.m. Water problem, Riviera Road. 11:04 a.m. Odor investigation, Lowell Road. 11:34 a.m. Fall related injury, Lowell Road. 11:35 a.m. Odor investigation, Eayrs Pond Road. 12:51 p.m. Water problem, St. Laurent Drive. 12:55 p.m. Stroke, Hillcrest Road (L). 1:17 p.m. Assist citizen, Derry Street. 1:40 p.m. Assist citizen, Doveton Lane. 1:50 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Robin Court (L). 2:40 p.m. Inspection, Ferry Street. 2:43 p.m. Inspection, Central Street. 3:22 p.m. Inspection, Central Street. 3:52 p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Derry. 6:43 p.m. General illness, St. Eugene Way. 8:12 p.m. Unknown medical, Telolian Drive. 11:44 p.m. Odor

investigation, Central Street. 11:50 p.m. Car fire, Hamblett Avenue. 11:56 p.m. Structure fire, Central Street. Tuesday, February 17: 7:15 a.m. Electrical problem, Lenny Lane. 8:30 a.m. Service call, Glen Drive. 9:26 a.m. Fainting, Kienia Road. 9:58 a.m. Hemorrhaging, Watts Landing (L). 10:29 a.m. Box alarm, Constitution Drive. 10:48 a.m. Assist citizen, Derry Road. 11:30 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Lowell Road. 12:40 p.m. Seizure, Memorial Drive. 1:54 p.m. Box testing, Industrial Drive. 2:45 p.m. Wires down, B Street. 3:45 p.m. Mutual aid Engine/Ambulance, Litchfield. 3:54 p.m. Odor investigation, Alpine Avenue. 5:01 p.m. Lift assist, Watts Drive. 7:22 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Lowell Road. 7:41 p.m. General illness, Derry Road. 7:42 p.m. Box alarm, Hampshire Drive. 9:58 p.m. Unknown medical, Lowell Road. Wednesday, February 18: 8:11 a.m. CO detector activation, Rangers Drive. 8:50 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Highland Street. 2:10 p.m. Alarm box testing, Westchester Court. 4:16 p.m. Assist citizen, Sagamore Park Road. 5:00 p.m. CO detector activation, Sullivan Road. 5:57 p.m. Seizure, Coventry Court. 8:32 p.m. Allergic reaction, Nicolls Circle. 9:10 p.m. Fall related injury, Wason Road. Thursday, February 19: 12:43 a.m. Odor investigation, Lowell Road. 1:02 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 2:36 a.m. Alarms in building, Hampshire Drive. 4:48 a.m. Water problem,

Chandler Court. 7:53 a.m. Chest pain, Naticook Avenue (L). 3:31 p.m. Inspection, Sagamore Park Road. 3:59 p.m. Box alarm, Industrial Drive. 5:59 p.m. Odor investigation, Bockes Road. 10:13 p.m. Stroke, Garrison Farm Road. Friday, February 20: 5:52 a.m. Electrical problem, Derry Lane. 9:01 a.m. Odor investigation, Lowell Road. 9:58 a.m. Dizziness, Westchester Court. 11:21 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Oliver Drive. 12:36 p.m. General illness, Highlander Court (L). 12:39 p.m. Dizziness, Derry Road. 1:01 p.m. Abdominal pain, Robinson Road. 3:43 p.m. Assist citizen, Cummings Street. 7:37 p.m. Electrical problem, Greeley Street. 7:40 p.m. Odor investigation, Birch Street. Saturday, February 21: 12:03 a.m. Unknown medical, Ferry Street. 3:19 a.m. Chest pain, Rebel Road. 3:27 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Lowell Road. 3:40 a.m. Box alarm, Industrial Drive. 6:54 a.m. Alarms in building, Pine Road. 8:53 a.m. Box detail, Lowell Road. 9:48 a.m. Car fire, Derry Road. 12:22 p.m. Chest pain, Sunrise Drive. 4:26 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Dracut Road. 5:20 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Tiger Road. 5:31 p.m. Water problem, Wason Road. 5:44 p.m. Box alarm, Lions Avenue. 6:29 p.m. Assist citizen, Wason Road. 7:23 p.m. Box alarm, Lions Avenue. 11:23 p.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua.

Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce

Selects Award Honoreessubmitted by Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce will host its 46th Annual Awards Dinner, to honor our Citizen of the Year, Junior Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Outstanding Community Partner. The dinner will be held at The Castleton, 92 Indian Rock Road, Windham. Speaking at the dinner will be NH Speaker of the House Shawn Jasper.

The GHCC award recipients being honored are Citizen of the Year: Laura Bisson of Hudson being honored for her dedication to the town through her leadership, community involvement and volunteerism; Junior Citizen: Joseph Wedge Jr., a senior at Alvirne High School who are being honored for his achievements and community accomplishments; Business of the Year: The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall; and Outstanding Community Partner: Hudson Police Department will be honored for their generous and continuous service as distinguished partners in our community.

The public is invited to join in celebrating our honorees. To make a reservation or to get further information concerning the awards ceremony, call Brenda Collins at 889-4731 or visit www.HudsonChamber.com. The cost of the dinner is $45 per person.

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Now thru April 13Free Tax Help. Volunteers from the

AARP will be at the Rodgers Memorial Library on Mondays and Saturdays.

Appointments are available 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (no appointments Mar. 14 or Apr. 11) to help senior citizens and low to moderate income taxpayers with their tax returns. Tax assistance volunteers do not, however, help prepare Schedule C over $10,000 in expenses, Schedule E, complicated/lengthy Schedule D forms without proper paperwork, or other specialized forms. Taxpayers with complex tax forms are advised to seek paid tax help. Go to rmlnh.org/events or call the library at 886-6030 to make an appointment, walk-ins welcome.

Saturday, February 28The Knights of Columbus, Council

5162 will be holding its annual Basketball Free Throw Challenge today at the

Hudson Community Center, Lions Ave., Hudson, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Challenge is a basketball free throw contest open to boys and girls ages 10-14. The competition allows you to compete against your age level to see how many free throws out of 25 you can sink. There are no specific times for age groups, so show up any time during the competition hours to shoot. Trophies will be awarded to the winner of each of the groups above at an awards ceremony on a future date. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Dave Wilder (dwilder@

f5.com, 566-5873).

Sunday, March 1Traditional Rug Hooking Workshop.

Learn how to make a traditional hooked rug. Participants will make a small rug

that can be used as a chair pad or hung on a wall. There is a $30 materials fee for this workshop. All participants will receive materials needed for project, instruction sheets and a rug hook that they will be able to keep for future projects. 1:15-4:45 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library. Register at rmlnh.org/events or call 886-6030.

The town of Litchfield presents the first Pat Jewett Volunteer Appreciation Day at Campbell High School today beginning at 4 p.m. with a presentation and award ceremony, followed by a dinner immediately after in the cafeteria. Presentation and award ceremony are free. Dinner is $30 per person. Tickets are on sale at the Town Hall or contact Laura Gandia at lgandia@comcast.net or 289-5746 to purchase tickets. Come and show your support and appreciation to Pat Jewett for her 50 plus years of

service to our town and our community.

Sunday, March 8A Used Book Sale with the Friends of

the Library of Hudson will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the

Hills Memorial Library Building at 18 Library St., Hudson.

Tuesday, March 10Hudson Elections, Community Center,

7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Litchfield Elections, Campbell High

School, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

At Campbell High School, complimentary child care offered for all voters. Any parent, who is bringing their child with them to vote, is welcome to drop their child/children off in the Home Economics classroom (Rm. 150) while they vote. This babysitting service is run and organized by the Campbell High School National Honor Society. This child care service is offered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at CHS on voting day. Don’t worry about finding a babysitter; there will be plenty of games, books, and activities to keep your child

entertained and happy while you vote.

Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14The Hudson Memorial School will

present the musical “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. in the HMS Gymnasium.

Ticket forms can be found on the school website, picked up in the school’s office.

Tuesday, March 17The Friends of the Library will hold

a meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room at the Library. Plans

will be made for National Library Week and new members and ideas are always

welcome.

Thursday, March 19A Used Book Sale with the Friends

of the Library of Hudson will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the lower level of the

Hills Memorial Library Building, 18 Library St., Hudson.

Litter Box Success. Speaker will be Rhonda Voss, KPA-CTP, Always Positive Pet Training, LLC, at 6 p.m., Ann Seabury Community Room, Hudson Police Department. Limited attendance. Contact ACO Jana McMillan at 889-7387 to

reserve a seat.

Saturday, March 21Mark the date! Alvirne High School

is teaming up with Children’s Miracle Network to have the first Dance Marathon

in any school in New England. We are planning on filling the entire gym. Donations and teams are all formed online and it’s nice and easy. One hundred percent of the donations will go to

Boston Children’s Hospital! Stay tuned ... more information to follow.

Tuesday, March 25The Hudson Police Department will

host its 53rd Semi-Annual Blood Drive 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 free program title “Backyard Chickens” at 10 a.m. in the Ann Seabury

Community Room, Hudson Police Department. Registration required, contact ACO Jana McMillan at 889-7387 or email jmcmillan@hudsonnh.gov.

Saturday, April 11The Litchfield Firefighters Association

will hold its 35th Annual Ham & Bean Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at Campbell High

School Cafeteria. Tickets will be sold at the door: $7 - 12 and older, $6 - seniors, $5

- children 4-12, free under 4 years old.

Note: This is not a school sponsored event. For more information e-mail litchfieldfirefighters@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 18If you want to do something proactive,

amp up your resume, or are 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 fresh air, complimentary t-shirts, and free snacks as we put Hudson’s recyclables back into the cycle, one road at a time. Anyone interested in volunteering with us, mark your calendars for Apr. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals as well as groups are welcome! Any length of time you can contribute is greatly appreciated. We are currently welcoming road suggestions. Please e-mail us at hudsonsustainability@gmail.com with your ideas and/or if you’d like to RSVP to our Fifth Roadside Cleanup event.

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Catherine ‘Kay’ V. (Jackson) StapulaFrank P. Hayes

Frank P. Hayes, 91, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2015, surrounded his family. Frank was born in Farmington, NH, on July 9, 1923. He was one of three children born to Frank and Doris Hayes.

Frank met the love of his life, Charlotte

“Katie” Locke, while in high school where they became high school sweethearts. They married on Aug. 8, 1942. Frank, a World War

II veteran in the Army Air Corp spent the next three years serving his country. After returning home, Frank and Katie purchased an old school house in Litchfield making that their home for the rest of their lives where they raised their four children.

Frank worked for J.F. McElwain Shoe Company as purchasing agent until he retired at a young age to pursue his other passion, art. Frank went on to open the Old School House Gallery with his wife Katie out of their home in Litchfield. They painted 3-D artwork and was well known throughout the area for its unique and detailed classic New England landscape.

Frank and Katie spent their spare time enjoying all that New Hampshire has to offer. They shared many summers camping with friends at Blackberry Crossing in the White

Mountains. They enjoyed nature and always had a camera in their hand to capture every little thing that they came across.

Frank was a devoted husband, loving father and a friend to all. He, as well as his wife, enjoyed the simple things in life. Frank was a jokester, who loved to make people laugh. If he couldn’t make you laugh then he wasn’t doing his job. He was constantly pulling pranks and had a contagious smile which will forever be remembered.

Frank was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte “Katie” Hayes in 2002; his older sister, Virginia McCarthy in 2013 and his younger sister, Una Progris in 2014.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Glenda Leckie and spouse Don of Merrimack; sons, Scott Hayes and his wife Barbara of Laconia, William Hayes and his wife Karen of Litchfield and John Hayes and his wife Debi of Litchfield. His grandchildren include Matthew, Laura, Chad, Sarah, and James along with two great-grandchildren, Avery and Abigail.

Special thanks to Fairview Nursing Home for their outstanding care and kindness. The staff went above and beyond and the family will forever be grateful for the care that was given during his last years.

A private graveside service will be held in the spring at Hillcrest Cemetery in Litchfield.

The Davis Funeral Home, One Lock St., Nashua, had care of the arrangements. An online guest-book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com.

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Catherine “Kay” V. (Jackson) Stapula, 97 of Hudson, died Feb. 20, 2015, at Fairview Healthcare in Hudson. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (McElaney) Jackson.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul F. Stapula in 1989. She was also

predeceased by her son, Tim Stapula in 2003 and a sister, Teresa McCarey.

Kay was raised in Brookline, MA. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader.

Her loving family includes two daughters, Kerry Downing and her husband Russell of Bluffton, SC, and

Jan Stapula of Hudson; a granddaughter, Tracy Stapula of Windham’ ten additional grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Vic Jackson of Brookline, MA; three sisters, Midge Schell of North Reading, MA, Mary Costantino and her husband Lindy of Wakefield, MA, and Dot Barker of Ft. Myers, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St. in Hudson. A funeral Mass will be celebrated directly following visitation at 11 a.m. in St. John XXIII Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, 27 Library St., Hudson. Burial will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Kay’s loving memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN, 38105.

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by Doug RobinsonThe Hudson Board of Selectmen agreed to settle

with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire on a case involving a homeless man who had panhandled in the area and was said by the union to have been harassed by Hudson Police. On the advice of legal counsel, the BOS reached an agreement on Feb. 10 with the ACLU of NH and plaintiff Jeffrey Pendleton for $37,350.

The lawsuit stated that the Hudson Police Department unconstitutionally harassed and punished Pendleton from panhandling in the Town of Hudson. Selectman Richard Maddox stated, “I move to approve the settlement and to authorize the town administrator to sign the settlement agreement.” The vote was 3 to 1, with Chairman Coutu against.

The Hudson Board of Selectmen was not unanimous with its decision as Chairman Roger Coutu voted against to motion to sign the settlement.

Selectman Richard Maddox commented during a phone interview that this lawsuit could grow into the hundreds of thousands of dollars: “The ACLU has all kinds of money. They won’t quit.” In addition, he stated during the meeting that Selectman Ben Nadeau said that he was going to sign the settlement because “it would cost more money in the long run.”

Chairman Coutu was very upset with the settlement responding, “To have this guy (Pendleton) violate a town ordinance and the ACLU pick up $28,000, another lawyer $2,000 and the gentleman, who I feel was illegally soliciting funds, to get $7,350 goes totally against my principles. I will not, I will not support this. We are conceding to the ACLU.”

Hudson Town Administrator Steve Malizia stated, “This settlement will not cost the town a dime, nor will it cost our taxpayers any money at all. The Property Liability Trust Company which will be paying this settlement was our old insurance company, and we stopped doing business with them last July. They are footing the bill. We have a different insurance company now which handles these types of situations.“

The ACLU of NH defined their position in an August 2014 Nashua Telegraph editorial: “The Town of Hudson thinks it’s a crime for a poor person to peacefully hold a sign on a sidewalk asking other for financial assistance. It’s not a crime. It’s speech protected by the Constitution.”

They continued to explain, “The Hudson Police Department’s practice of suppressing the rights of peaceful panhandlers is pervasive and disturbing. From March 2011 to March 2014, at least 12 Hudson police officers in at least 18 separate incidents stopped panhandlers and instructed them that panhandling was illegal or required a permit. These panhandlers were then ordered to be ‘on their way.’

At least two panhandlers - including Pendleton - were cited and directed to go to court. Each of these incidents concerned peaceful panhandling, not threatening or unwanted physical contact,

which is already unlawful. Here’s the problem according to the ACLU: “There’s actually no state or town law banning or restricting peaceful panhandling. Even if there was, it would be constitutional. It is well-established that solicitation, panhandling, and begging are constitutionally-protected forms of speech.”

In their complaint, the ACLU referenced the Hudson Fire Department’s solicitation of funds during their annual boot drive at the same location where Pendleton was served with a complaint from the HPD. They wrote, “For example, each year the Hudson Fire Department stands in public places and solicits motorists to donate money for charity. This commendable fundraiser - which is called a “boot drive” - collects money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. As part of this campaign, when a motorist agrees to make a donation, a person associated with the fire department walks from an adjacent public area into the road and collects the donation.

The 2010 photo below, showing an HFD Boot Drive, was taken near the Ferry Street Sovereign Bank (now Santander Bank) located at the end of Veterans Bridge - near where Mr. Pendleton was cited for “engaging in the same expressive activity.”

The ACLU complaint reads 35 pages in length

and lists 113 allegations against Hudson. The complaint brought forth against the Town of Hudson and the Hudson Police Department by the ACLU states:

1.“This is an action brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution for damages and declaratory and injunctive relief against the Town of Hudson - which encompasses the Hudson police department - as well as

Hudson Patrol Officers Derek S. Lloyd and Adam M. Lischinsky in their individual capacities (collectively, “Defendants”).

This action arises out of the Town of Hudson’s

unconstitutional efforts to reduce “panhandling” - the peaceful solicitation of donations by the poor and homeless in public places - within the Town.

2. Mr. Pendleton regularly solicits donations and engages in other protected speech in the Nashua/Hudson area. He has specifically attempted to exercise his free speech rights by peacefully holding a sign asking for donations in Hudson - a town of approximately 23,000 residents directly east of the City of Nashua and its approximately 87,000 residents. Mr. Pendleton has a constitutional right to peacefully panhandle in public places without fear of arrest, prosecution, retaliation, harassment, and interference by the police.

3. However, the Hudson police department has allowed an unconstitutional custom, practice, and/or policy to develop in which it detains, harasses, threatens, trespasses, disperses, and charges panhandlers like Mr. Pendleton in violation of the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. This is evidenced by the actions of at least twelve

(12) Hudson police officers on at least eighteen (18) separate incidents from March 2011 to March 2014 (thirteen (13) of which took place from September 2013 onward).

4. The Hudson police department engages in this disturbing practice in two ways - each of which Mr. Pendleton has experienced firsthand. First, Hudson police officers inform peaceful panhandlers that panhandling is illegal in all of Hudson, including on sidewalks and in other public places. However, there is no state or municipal law that makes panhandling illegal. The message from the Town is loud and clear: peaceful panhandling by the poor and homeless is unwelcome in Hudson, and all panhandlers should go back over the bridge spanning the Merrimack River to the City of Nashua. Second, the Hudson police department routinely threatens people who are peacefully panhandling in public places with

prosecution under RSA 320:2 and Chapter 232 of the Hudson Town Code addressing “Hawkers, Peddlers, Vendors, and Solicitors,” which the department misrepresents as requiring a permit to panhandle. The department has even gone so far as to charge peaceful panhandlers like Mr. Pendleton under RSA 320:2 for “selling on state property without a license.” Despite the assertions of the Hudson police department to the poor and homeless, neither RSA 320:2 nor

Chapter 232 of the Hudson Town Code ban peaceful panhandling on public property without a permit. These laws, on their face, govern only (i) hawkers, peddlers and vendors who sell goods, wares, … ”

The two complaints that the Hudson Police Department issued were: “Selling on State Proper without a license panhandle, while soliciting for money, without first procuring a NH State License to do so while on Ferry ST, in the Town of Hudson, NH and “Soliciting for money on State Property without License, contrary to RSA 320-2 … without first procuring a NH State.”

The written explanation of RSA 320-2 is:320:2 Prohibition; Selling on State Property;

Contracts Void; Penalty. No hawker or peddler shall sell or barter or carry for sale or barter, or expose therefore, any goods, wares or merchandise, unless he holds a license to do so as herein provided. No person may operate as a hawker or a peddler in any building or on any land owned, leased or controlled by the state, except as provided in RSA 186-B:13. Any person violating this section shall, notwithstanding the provisions of Title LXII, be guilty of violation and fined not more than $500.The clerk of the district or municipal

court shall dispose of fines so collected by the court as provided in RSA 502:14 or RSA 502-A:8. Any contract relating to household repairs and improvements or for siding for any building or residence solicited by any person who has not obtained the licenses as herein provided for shall be void and unenforceable, and any sale or barter of any goods, wares or merchandise by any such person shall be voidable. Provided further that any time before midnight, at the expiration of 3 business days following the signing of any solicited home repair, home improvement installment contract or cash sale of $25 or more by the parties solicited or the owner, the parties solicited or the owner may serve a notice of cancellation upon the licensee or principal vendor.

The agreed-upon settlement signed by the Hudson Board of Selectmen states:

The Parties hereby agree and stipulate, without any acknowledgement of liability and without prejudice, in order to avoid the expense and time associated with a preliminary injunction hearing, to the following preliminary order:

a) Defendant Town of Hudson will not preclude and/or restrict Plaintiff and/or other individuals from peacefully soliciting donations in public places - including by stopping and citing panhandlers, issuing no-trespass warnings with respect to public places, and sending panhandlers “on their way” - when such activity does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or obstruct the entrance to any business establishment;

b) Defendant Town of Hudson will not cite or arrest Plaintiff and/or other individuals for peacefully soliciting donations in public places when such activity does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or obstruct the entrance to any business establishment;

c) Defendant Town of Hudson will not enforce the November 14, 2013 no-trespass order issued by Patrol Officer Adam L. Lischinsky banning Plaintiff from all medians in Hudson;

d) Defendant Town of Hudson will not use RSA 320:2 and Section 232 of the Hudson Town Code to prohibit or restrict the act of peacefully soliciting donations in a public place; and

e) The Parties understand and agree that the foregoing Stipulated Preliminary Order shall not restrict Defendant Town of Hudson, the individual named police officers, and other Hudson police officers from addressing legitimate violations of law allegedly committed by Plaintiff and/or other individuals engaged in panhandling or the peaceful solicitation of donations.

Hudson BOS Settles Lawsuit with Civil Liberties Union for $37K

The HFD Boot drives were referenced in the trial.

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The Town of Hudson thinks it’s a crime for a poor person to peacefully hold a sign on a sidewalk asking other for financial assistance. It’s not a crime. It’s speech protected by the Constitution.

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Litchfield Police LogWednesday, February 11: 7:57 a.m. Medical emergency, Acorn Way. 1:21 p.m. Vehicle repossession, Route 3A. 1:53 p.m. Medical emergency, Bear Run Drive. 2:43 p.m. Two car motor vehicle accident, Albuquerque Avenue. 2:58 p.m. Paperwork served, Stark Lane. 3:10 p.m. Medical emergency, Bear Run Drive. Thursday, February 12: 11:25 a.m. Parking complaint, Page Road. 3:53 p.m. Paperwork served, Liberty Way. 3:55 p.m. Welfare check, Waterview Circle. 4:13 p.m. Vehicle off the roadway, Talent Road. 10:34 p.m. Sara Ball, 21, Jaffrey, arrested on a Warrant. Friday, February 13: 1:01 a.m. Paperwork served, Kiln Drive. 1:07 p.m. Abandoned 9-1-1 call, Ronisa Avenue. 1:11 p.m. Suspicious activity, Pilgrim Drive. 1:40 p.m. One car motor vehicle accident, Route 3A. 5:27 p.m. Alarm activation, Highlander Court. 6:35 p.m. Welfare check, Lance Avenue. Saturday, February 14: 12:24 a.m. Disturbance, Derry Road. 7:27 p.m. Alarm activation, Century Lane. Sunday, February 15: 3:57 a.m. Alarm activation, Century Lane. 4:30 p.m. Medical emergency, Woodhawk Way. Monday, February 16: 12:47 a.m. Deliver a message for Massachusetts State Police, Circle Drive. 10:15 a.m. Vanessa Fortin, 22, Pepperell, MA, arrested for Simple Assault and Obstructing the Report of a Crime. 1:15 p.m. Welfare check, Hillcrest Road. 1:25 p.m. Medical emergency, Hillcrest Road. 3:34 p.m. Alarm activation, Chatfield Drive. 6:08 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Bradford Drive. Tuesday, February 17: 3:49 p.m. Paperwork served, Pinecrest Road. 3:50 p.m. Fire, Nesenkeag Drive.

by Doug RobinsonIt was shocking. This reporter could not

believe what he heard when recently visiting the Hudson Police Department. This visit to the HPD was an effort to gather some information on a story being written.

For the past dozen or so years, the HPD has been extremely gracious to this reporter with complete access to all areas of the HPD. The only rule for any visits behind the locked door at the HPD is that everything must be confidential. As was told the HPD officers, unless it is said publically or presented in a written format, nothing that is said in my presence will be repeated.

So, back to the visit. While sitting in the command center, I

overheard that HPD Maintenance Supervisor Dan Clarke was dressed in a biohazard suit and cleaning up an “incident” from the night before. With that information, my reporter vibes kicked into gear and I asked what happened. Knowing that they could share the details, I was informed of a drama that happened the night before during an arrest and subsequent booking. I was horrified.

Ready reader?As the story unfolded, I learned that the

HPD, or more specifically Dan Clarke, is not only responsible for the snow blowing, the maintenance of the building, the HVAC, the general upkeep, and cleanliness of the HPD, he is also responsible for all biohazard clean-ups. Dan was cleaning up a biohazard.

I picked up my camera and walked out to the HPD jail cells. There I found Dan in full biohazard gear mopping up the floor to the holding cell. When I say he looked like a huge marshmallow with a respirator mask, I am being serious.

“Hi Doug, what’s up?” his muffled voice shouts through his gas mask.

My response: “What are you doing … or are you doing what I was told you were doing?” “Yup, it was all over the cruiser, all over the windows, all over the walls, all over the floor, all over the

cell, and she clogged up the toilet with her panties, too!” said Dan.

“You can’t be serious.”According to the captain, the prior night, the Hudson Police

arrested a female for Driving While Intoxicated. “It was her second arrest,” stated Captain Avery. As the story goes, the woman was

rather upset with her arrest and chose to defecate herself, and then toss the goods everywhere, including the walls.

And this is where reporter brain switched gears as fast as that female drunk threw her feces. The story I wanted to write about a drunk and the problems the situation caused the HPD became bigger, more far reaching, and a more educational story for the public.

Never in my 12-year association behind the scenes with the HPD did I ever realize that someone or something has to protect the police from the public. It’s more than cleaning up the vomit in the cruiser, and it’s more than cleaning up the urine from those who

choose not to use the toilet. It is more than maintaining safety when blood is exposed.

It is about biohazards.I learned that not only is Dan Clarke

certified in the cleaning up of biohazards; he has been to school to receive an education on the safety of biohazards.

HPD has six pages in their policy manual outlining biohazard policy and procedures. “The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for law enforcement officers in preventing the contraction of communicable diseases” according to HPD policy.

The policy continues: “Police and other public safety personnel routinely come into contact with member of the public. At some point it is predictable that police officer(s) will come into contact with a person who has an infectious disease such as Acquired

Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis or other infectious disease. Extreme caution should be exercised by police personnel.”

But AIDS is not the only concern for Dan. Body fluids including blood, semen vaginal, vomit, urine, or feces require special procedures for clean up and personal protection.

At scenes where an ambulance is present, HPD officers are encouraged to work with the EMTs for the disposal and proper care of any items that may be deemed a biohazard. Many field items are “double bagged” for security.

Procedures have been established for the disposal of protective gloves as well as for the disinfection for both officer and maintenance personal. But when the cops are gone, and the mess remains in the HPD, it is Dan Clarke who answers the call of who is protecting the cop. It is the man behind the mask.

Dan has worked at the HPD since July 1995. “I can’t say enough about Dan,” commented Captain Billy Avery. The man does things and cleans things that none of us or the public can imagine. He is a true unsung hero. It’s not that he just does it, he does it with a care and a conviction to keep us (the cops) saves from those whom we arrest. He never complains; he just does it.”

As I was leaving the HPD, Dan happened to escort me out. I looked at him and asked, “That doesn’t bother you (referring to his recent clean-up activities)?” He looks at me and offered me that huge grin of his and started laughing. Instead of answering me, he comes back with, “Did I tell you about the day I had to clean up after we arrested somebody with head lice? Let me tell you about

what I had to do.”

“Stop, Dan. I am out of here!”

Dan was born, raised, educated, and continues to reside with his wife, Jane, and two children, Dan Jr. and Kayla, in Hudson. He has earned three Employee of the Month awards from the HPD Recognition Committee. When not working at the HPD, he is known as a “family man” spending his time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

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The Man Behind the MaskMaking Sure the Police and Public are Safe from Biohazards

Biohazard expert Dan is in the process of cleaning up a mess in the jail cell area of the HPD.

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I can’t say enough about Dan,” commented Captain Billy Avery. The man does things and cleans things that none of us or the public can imagine.

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Hudson Recreation Basketball Season Comes to a Close

submitted by Dave Yates, Hudson Recreation DirectorAnother successful season concluded this past weekend for the Hudson Recreation Basketball Program.

Season ending playoffs began Feb. 2 and concluded with championship games on Feb. 14 with the championship games played at Alvirne High School. The playoffs were very exciting and competitive with all the players showing the skills they had developed throughout the season. The results of the playoffs were as follows:

• Senior Boys Grades 7/8: first place - Wizards, Luke Levesque; second place - Pistons, Tim Cronin• Senior Girls Grades 7/8: first place - Mystics, Eric Bates; second place - Sting, Dave Cicia• Junior Boys Grades 5/6: first place - Fever, Steve Malizia; second place - Fire, Paulo Ramalinho• Junior Girls Grades 5/6: first place - Thunder, Dennis Rudy; second place - Hawks, Steve BealsCongratulations to all players and coaches for their efforts and a fine season. Thank you to all the

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Over the past two years, there has been much to say about the tax code, changes to the tax code and bills proposed to amend the tax code. For taxpayers to better understand how these code changes affect them, I feel that a dissection of the filing tax Form 1040 is required so that certain terms that are used will be thoroughly understood. The most important terms to understand is the difference between total (gross) income, adjusted gross income (AGI) and taxable income.

If you take a look at a Form 1040, the lines 7-21 (appropriately labeled Income) is the area where you enter in all of your various taxable income items. Some income line entries require having additional forms, tax schedules or worksheets completed to arrive at the net income to be entered on these lines. For instance a self employed individual has to complete SCH. C, and possibly a depreciation, auto expense, business use of home or inventory worksheet to arrive at the net income to be entered on line 12. Line 22 is the summation of all of the income entries and appropriately titled your total income (gross income).

Lines 23-35 are for adjustments (deductions) allowed for all qualifying taxpayers under current tax law. These adjustments are summarized on line 36 and then subtracted from your total income (line 22) to arrive at what is known as your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on line 37.

(The term “AGI” will be used throughout many of these articles and is a qualifying factor used in determining many credits and deductions that have “phase-out limits” based upon the AGI.)

Once the AGI is established, you are allowed to subtract either a standard deduction, based upon your filing status, (single, head of household, married filing joint) or if it is more beneficial, you can itemize qualifying deductions. You will itemize if the sum of these deductions will exceed the allowed standard deduction. Itemizing deductions will be covered in depth in a future article.

(Note: Determining filing status is usually a straight forward procedure

for most individuals. However the rules regulating the head of house-hold or qualifying widow(er) status can become a tad more time consuming. Maintaining a home/apartment without a qualifying child or relative does not qualify a taxpayer as a head of household)

Once you have subtracted the standard or itemized deduction from your AGI total, you are now allowed to subtract a personal exemption for each qualifying person claimed in the exemption section (Lines 6a through 6d) of the Form 1040. An exemption is allowed for each person you can claim as a dependent on the return as well as for yourself and spouse if married.

(Note: A very specific criterion is required to be met under the rules

for a qualifying child or qualifying relative to enable you to claim an individual as your dependent.)

(The amount of income to be subtracted for exemptions and standard deductions are usually adjusted for inflation each year).

The income left after the subtractions of the standard/itemized deductions and personal exemptions is your taxable income.

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by Jay HobsonNatural gas transporter Kinder Morgan hopes to bring an

extension of the Northeast Energy Direct, part of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline natural gas pipeline, through southern New Hampshire and held an open house in Hudson on Feb. 19 with many interested parties, both pro and con, in attendance.

Kinder Morgan is an energy transport business that transports natural gas, CO2 and petroleum products throughout the country. The proposed pipeline would pass through Milford, Brookline, Amherst, Merrimack, Litchfield, Londonderry, Hudson and Pelham before reaching its terminus in Dracut, Mass., and joining other pipelines.

Although there was no formal presentation, attendees were given a slide show presentation that was looped continuously, and representatives of Kinder Morgan were on hand to answer questions.

New England Regional Policy Coordinator Adam J. Lupino of Laborers International Union of North America said that his union was in favor of the pipeline.

“Our union supports the project because we’re a union of laborers and it’s about the jobs and the good to the community,” Lupino said.

Lupino said that the project could produce 3,000 construction jobs.

“It’ll be a lifeline for our members who want to go to work,” Lupino said.

According to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Media Relations Spokesperson Tamara Young-Allen, the process is still in the early stages.

“Tennessee Gas (the actual applicant) is in what is called ‘pre-filing,’ which is an informal process that pipeline companies can opt to use to inform the government, federal, state and local and the public about what plan they have to construct and operate a pipeline and to get early on what issues those entities or stakeholders will have,” said Young-Allen.

Young-Allen said that at this stage it is informal and that there’s nothing before the commission, but when the commission receives the information, site visits and public meetings will be held to ascertain public input.

The commission is comprised of five presidentially appointed commissioners and that the vote to proceed with a project is by majority vote. Pelham resident Robert Rutledge said that it was the impact to the environment and pollution issues that bothered him.

Windham resident Homer Sampson said that his opposition was because of property values to his home.

“It’s complicated,” Sampson explained. “I have a right of way and about one third of my land is in the right of way and two thirds of my land is my house and my driveway and everything else. What they’re proposing is to come right up the edge of my property

and take 50 to 100 (feet), they haven’t really been clear, they want a 50 foot easement and a 100 feet to work, that’s 100 feet from my garage. Right now there’s woods, but if you go in and clear cut that, you’ve totally screwed up my property.”

Sampson said that “after the land is bulldozed and you sink this monster on the property, what do you think is going to happen to my property value?”

Kinder Morgan’s Public Affairs VP Allen Fore said that the project is important to the region as the desire for safe and affordable natural gas is rising.

“New England is very close to where the natural gas is produced, in one of the largest gas fields in the country, but you have one of the most expensive gas prices in the country because there is no pipeline to get it to you,” he said.

Fore said that the gas is produced by a process known as “fracking” or forcing water at high pressure into the ground to release the gas.

“Open houses like this allows for public conversation in an informal setting to enable us to answer questions,” Fore said.

Fore explained that the filing with FERC is a lengthy process and eventually they will be doing a lot of town presentations at public hearings.

“Liberty Utilities is our customer in New Hampshire for natural gas. They will receive the gas from us, and they will distribute it to their customers which are homes and businesses,” Fore said.

Fore said that in addition to where Liberty Utilities already has gas service, they are looking to expand that gas service into towns that currently do not have natural gas service.

FERC can be reached via www.ferc.gov, and their web page has drop-down boxes to both inform those interested in the project and a link for people who wish

to contact them or get involved.

Kinder Morgan Open House Offers Early Dialogue about Natural Gas Pipeline

submitted by David S. Morin, HFD Public Information Liaison

At 7:08 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, a 9-1-1 call alerted Hudson firefighters to a carbon monoxide incident at 75 River Road. On arrival at the scene, firefighters found one person suffering severe carbon monoxide poisoning. The victim was slumped over in the operator’s seat of a fork truck. After evaluating the patient, a medical helicopter was requested to transport the patient to a hyperbaric chamber at a Boston hospital.

Firefighters checked the building with air monitoring equipment and found very high levels of carbon monoxide at 100 parts per billion. Zero is the standard; fire department meters sound an alarm at 35-40. Ventilation fans were used to force fresh air into the building clearing the carbon monoxide.

Additional firefighters set up a landing zone at the Presentation of Mary School on Lowell Road where the patient was transferred onto the helicopter.

A propane-powered forklift being used in the building without proper ventilation was the cause of the incident.

Ten firefighters and officers from the Central, Burns Hill and Robinson Road fire stations responded to the incident with two engines, one ambulance and two command vehicles.

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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Pre-Filing

Environmental Review Process1. Applicant assesses market need and considers project

feasibility2. Applicant requests use of FERC’s Pre-Filing Process3. FERC receives Applicant’s request to conduct its review

of the project within FERC’s NEPA Pre-Filing Process4. FERC formally approves Pre-Filing Process and issues

PF Docket No. to Applicant5. Applicant studies potential site locations6. Applicant identifies Stakeholders7. Applicant holds open house to discuss project8. FERC participates in Applicant’s open house9. FERC issues Notice of Intent for preparation of an EIS

opening the scoping period to seek public comments10. Applicant conducts route studies and field surveys.

Develops application11. FERC holds public scoping meeting(s) and site visits in

the project area. Consults with interested stakeholders.12. Applicant files formal application with the FERC13. FERC issues Notice of Application14. FERC analyzes data and prepares Draft EIS15. FERC issues Draft EIS and opens comment period16. FERC holds public comment meetings on the Draft EIS

in the project area17. FERC responds to comments and revises the Draft EIS18. FERC issues Final EIS19. Commission Issues Order20. Parties can request FERC to rehear decision21. Applicant submits outstanding information to satisfy

conditions of Commission Order22. FERC issues Notice to Proceed with construction

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by Marc AyotteCampbell’s attempt to derail the runaway Pelham

locomotive ran out of steam in the second half, as the Cougars (12-4) fell to the undefeated Snakes (17-0) by a score of 52-31. The loss on Tuesday, Feb. 24, put a halt to Campbell’s five-game win streak and dropped them to eighth place in the D-3 standings. Harrison Vedrani (13 points) led a quiet CHS offense that was limited to 14 second-half points, including a paltry three in the third frame.

Coach John Langlois’ Cougars held an early 3-2 lead, but that vanished in a hurry as the Pythons put together an 11-0 run on the way to a 13-5 lead after the first quarter of play. After scoring the first two points of the second stanza, the Pelham offense went into hibernation, which led to an 8-0 run for the Cougars. A strong move to the hoop for two by Vedrani capped-off the spurt; pulling Campbell to within a pair, at 15-13, half way through the quarter. A Kyle Manning kiss off the glass with 2:43 remaining followed by a nifty pass from Zach Bergeon to a cutting Vedrani, knotted the score at 17, before Snake standout Keith Brown (game-high 17 points) answered in the paint to give Pelham a 19-17 lead heading into the halftime festivities.

While the Pelham players retired to the locker room for halftime adjustments to address their 10-point first-half lead being trimmed to a single bucket, the Cougars remained on the court to partake in the

ceremony that featured the raising of the Campbell football team’s championship banner.

In the fall of 2014, Coach Greg Gush’s team brought the school’s first-ever football state title back to Cougar Country after defeating Newport, 20-6, in the D-III title game held on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. “Eleven” was the saying that resonated throughout Cougar practices during the year, recounted Gush. “We knew if we played 11 games, we’d be playing at UNH,” expressed the head ‘ball coach. Gush also noted the impact that viewing all the banners hanging from the rafters had on his players every time they entered the Cougar Den. “The seniors eyed that prize from the beginning of the year,” recalled Gush.

Reminiscing upon the victorious times on the gridiron, however, turned into a harsh reality on the hardwood when play resumed in the second half. Dylan Sylvestri (4), Ryan Cloutier (4) and Brown (8) accounted for all of the Python points in the third quarter as the visitors stiffened the defense and opened up a 35-20 lead heading into the final frame.

In the fourth quarter, Campbell could not withstand three Pelham trifectas as they opened up a 48-26 lead before cruising to the 52-31 final. The Cougar stat sheet was near vacant, outside of Vedrani’s performance, with only three other baskets being recorded for the entire game, including holding Cougar standout Zach Bergeon to just five points – all on free throws.

Cougars Succumb to Top-Ranked PythonsFootball Championship Banner Raised at Halftime

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by Marc AyotteAccording to Dawn Miller, assistant to Athletic Director John Patterson,

21 Campbell student/athletes were recently recognized for excellence, both in and out of the classroom, by the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association. The event was held at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on Feb. 18.

Scholar/athletes who received the award from the NHIAA are in their senior year, hold at least a B+ grade point average, and participate in two varsity sports, as well as perform community service activities. Each student/athlete received a certificate for the accomplishment.

CHS Scholar Athletes Honored for

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Seventh row: Tom Wallace and Matt Lepore. Last row: Chris Beauregard, Jack Curtin, and Tyler Brennen. Missing from the photo is Sarah Nolan.

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by Marc AyotteOn Friday the 13th, the day before both Valentine’s Day and yet

another snowstorm that featured a foot of the annoyingly ubiquitous white stuff, Sam Bonney-Lash scored nine of his game-high 20 points in the pivotal fourth quarter to lead the Broncos over the visiting Tomahawks by a score of 58-52. With the win, Alvirne improved to 9-3 on the year while the loss dropped Merrimack to an even 6-6 mark.

The Broncos put a nice ‘bookend’ performance together as they outscored Merrimack by a combined 31-16 in the first and fourth quarters. After a game-opening hoop by Bonney-Lash just 10 seconds in, point guard George Notini’s spirited drive to the hoop ignited an Alvirne 10-0 run that culminated in a Connor Hodsdon (11 points) floater in the lane and a 12-2 advantage with 1:31 left in the opening frame. An Austin Franzen (12 points) kiss off the glass with just 4 ticks on the clock, pulled the Tomahawks back to within six, at 14-8, after the first eight minutes of play.

In the first 70 seconds of the second stanza, Merrimack stretched its point streak to eight straight to close within a conventional hoop at 14-12. But Bonney-Lash nailed the first of his two ‘tres’ on the night to stop the run; bumping the Bronco lead back to five points. A pair of Notini (10 points) free throws gave Alvirne a 25-16 lead with 3:12 left in the half, but the Tomahawks responded nicely, scoring eight of the next ten points to cut the deficit to 27-24 heading into the intermission.

The Broncos wasted little time getting on the board in the second half as Evan Hunt (nine points) rained-in a triple just eight seconds in, good for a six-point advantage. The lead made its way to eight, at 32-24, after an aggressive five-offensive rebound sequence from Notini and Bonney-Liles resulted ultimately in the latter converting on a put-back. With 5:55 remaining in the third, a Hodsdon ‘and 1’ made it 35-27, just ahead of a damaging, Merrimack offensive outburst. A Dylan Richardson three-pointer, Franzen drive to the hoop, followed by another Richardson bucket from 17 feet out pulled the Tomahawks to within a single point at 35-34 with 4:47 showing on the clock.

The Tomahawk surge continued as back-to-back drives by Franzen gave the visitors a 38-35 lead, causing first-year Bronco Varsity

Head Coach Brian Lynch to call a time out. On the next Alvirne possession, Dan Brown’s shot on a back-door cut to the hoop was ‘tomahawked’ away by Richardson, triggering a Merrimack-contingent chant of “D-Rich” in appreciation of his emphatic rejection. Seconds later, however, Hunt stopped the bleeding momentarily as his hoop from in the paint cut the Merrimack lead to one. A textbook three-quarter court, fast break pass from Hodsdon to Brown ensued; closing out the Alvirne scoring as they headed into the final frame on the light side of a 44-41 score.

With AHS trailing 48-43, a Notini bucket followed by a Bonney-Liles’ skillful swish from in the paint, brought the Broncos to within a point, forcing a Merrimack time out as well as inducing a compliment from an interested spectator. “He has a nice touch in the paint,” noted Seth Garon, who was sitting courtside, supporting the team he coached for the previous four years.

The Broncos regained the lead for good at 52-50 with 2:30 left in the contest when Bonney-Liles connected from beyond the arc with his second trifecta of the night. Moments later, Andrew Wetmore drove to the hoop down the left lane and then with a slick, seeing-eye interior bounce pass, found Bonney-Liles filling the right lane for an easy two; doubling the lead to four. With 20 seconds left, Evan Hunt pulled down a key defensive rebound, resulting in Bonney-Liles going to the charity stripe. Hunt came up big again, this time hauling in the offensive rebound off the front end of a 1 and 1 miss. The key board resulted in Bonney-Liles avenging the

earlier miss as he sank both free throws to secure the win. Southside Sting

Four days later, the Broncos made the short trip over the bridge for a key Division I battle with Nashua South. Alvirne (9-4) jumped out to an 11-5 first quarter lead and then received an explosive, 17-point second-half performance from Evan Hunt, but it still was not enough as the Panthers’ D.J. Frechette nailed a pair of free throws with three seconds left to lift South (9-5) to a 59-58 win.

Despite grabbing the early lead, the Broncos were victimized by several misses in the paint. “I think we can do a better job of finishing around the rim,” noted Coach Lynch, adding; “We missed a lot of layups.”

With Alvirne leading 22-18 at the intermission, both teams picked up the scoring pace in the third and, as a result, were deadlocked at 38 apiece heading into the final frame. Lynch’s gang appeared to be taking a ‘W’ back to Hudson with them, but Frechette’s late-game daggers from the charity stripe sealed the Broncos’ fate. Despite the tough loss, Lynch kept a positive outlook as his team enters the final five games

of the regular season. “We have really good team chemistry. We will use this game as motivation for us moving down the stretch.”

In addition to receiving what Lynch called a “huge second half” from Hunt, the Broncos received scoring contributions from guard Connor Hodsdon (10), Sam Bonney-Liles (8), Dan Brown (7), George Notini (6) and Andrew Wetmore with five points.

Sam Bonney-Liles poured in a game-high 20 points in the Broncos’ win over Merrimack.

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“Thumbs down to Hudson snow days as they give too many days off to lazy souls that don’t even take time to care for their own family that needs skilled care. Elder abuse still happens in families; it is covered up.”

“Thumbs down to parents at HMS who tell stories about people hitting cars in the parking lot that didn’t happen. Seriously, get your eyes checked, stop being disgruntled you didn’t get my parking space.”

“Thumbs down to more pettiness and juvenile behavior from the Litchfield school district clerk. You do not have veto power over the default budget. Your refusal to prepare the ballet is nothing short of an unconstitutional power grab, not to mention dereliction of duty and I hope AG’s office prosecutes you to the fullest extent of the law.”

“Thumbs up to Mr. Beals! He always gives a smile and greeting while directing traffic and ensuring the safety of his students. In all types of weather.”

“Thumbs down to a diner where I had breakfast Saturday. First and last visit there for this reason. I had a $12.25 check and when I gave the girl a $20 she asked if I wanted change. Are you kidding me, you expect people to give you a tip of $7.75 for that meal? I am not cheap but that is outrageous. My opinion!”

“Thumbs up to Hudson voters who speak up to improve our town and education for our children, while voting to keep taxes within reason, of the services we are provided. Last year we gave our raises that increase for three years. It is unfortunate there are no town/school warrant articles to supplement revenue for the town/school, the new fire station high cost to the taxpayer and the increases in the town/school warrant articles of 1.27 per thousand roughly $320 more. Not including the rise in property taxes from town wide reassessing properties. I challenged out BOS and HSB to come up with ways to generate revenue in a safe manner other than increasing property taxes or car registration fees.”

“Thumbs up to our wonderful library and the helpful staff, they help with my home computer problems, getting books from other libraries and always with a smile. Hudson would be a happier place if all ‘thumbs’ were ‘up’. Thumbs down are destructive and cowardly, if Hudsonites have something bad to say, at least sign the comments.”

“Thumbs down to another vain attempt by Jason Guerrette to get himself into the news. This action, like all of his previous tirades, has once again cost the tax payers money. He doesn’t quite grasp the fact that he was voted off the school board. Jason, stop your childish antics so the taxpayers of Litchfield will not be saddled with shelling out additional thousands of dollars because of you.”

“Thumbs up to talented and brave Hudson, Nashua, Manchester, Londonderry, Windham, Bedford, Derry and Auburn Fire Departments for putting out all of our house fires in Litchfield this week. Thank you for helping those that can’t help themselves. Before you got there to save the day, it looked like the whole town might burn down slowly, if not for the snow. As a resident with a still standing house and family, I would like to ask you to start coming to all fires in town as soon as you hear of them, please? Our volunteer’s needs some serious help.”

“Thumbs up Hudsonites. It’s that time of year again, to clean up our town’s clown’s college selectmen’s office. Over-budgeted school system, out of control tax assessment and town budget. We do have some control over our runaway taxes, festering budgets and egomaniac professional politicians who nearly ruined our little town. Stop your damn whining and excessive bitching, and vote with a ballot and not your mouths. Thank you, Hudsonites.”

“Thumbs up to Police Officer Ronald Cloutier who was very kind and gave me some good advice about auto protection when he came out to my house last week.”

“Thumbs up, way, way up to all the firefighters who put out the fires in Litchfield. They are still going on, there was another today. The honorable service of the fire departments of our surrounding communities is something that should never be taken for granted. In unprecedented extreme winter conditions you showed up to help the volunteers in Litchfield. Thank you because they really need the help.”

“Thumbs down for Shepherds Hill for not having a recycling program.”

“Thumbs up to the town snowplowers, especially the Abbott Street neighborhood. It’s much appreciated.”

“Thumbs down to the Range Rover Sport, tossing a butt out the window at Route 3, Exit 2 off ramp to Route 3A. That truck cost a lot of money; maybe it should have included an ashtray.”

“Thumbs up, way up to the Highway Department! You all are working so hard at all hours, dealing with insane snow amounts, and having little to no breaks in between. You are appreciated!”

“Thumbs down to our Hudson elected officials for bowing down to the ACLU and the lowlife panhandler. You simply hand over thousands of our hard earned tax payer’s dollars without a fight? So nice of you all to be incredibly generous with our money; the Panhandler is literally laughing all the way to the bank. While you’re at it, why not write a check to Al Sharpton?”

“Thumbs down to climate researchers taking money from the fossil fuel industry and then, somehow, finding that there’s no link between the climate, and the burning of the planet’s resources. Oh – and how come we’re listening to people who ‘don’t have degrees in this field?’ ‘Hello, Mr. Fox here, I’d like to offer you my services as security guard for your hen house …’”

“Thumbs up/Thumbs down. So it is okay for people to decide on their own about vaccinations. Putting their children at risk of blindness and death. (Not to mention putting the children of other people at risk!) But it is not our decision whether to have children or not? So the GOP says you must have the baby, then do whatever you want to it. How does this make sense?”

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Comprised of the joint forces of Alvirne and Pelham High School hockey talents, the Avalanche has seen a season-long’s worth of ups and downs in their new home of New Hampshire Division I hockey. Although they have continued to slide coming down the stretch, the Avalanche recently posted an impressive home ice win over Manchester Central; turning back the Little Green from the Queen City by a score of 6-3.

Spurred by a pair of Brett Pitre goals, along with a single red-lighter from Captain Cam Blake, the Avalanche jumped out to a 3-0 lead over their visitors at Skate 3 in Tyngsborough, Mass. However, the Alvirne-Pelham ensemble could not stand prosperity as they let Central back into the contest. The Little Green scored three unanswered goals in the middle frame, setting the stage for the decisive third period. “They picked up their forechecking and we had trouble getting the puck out of the zone,” recalled Bronco Coach Rich Nolan of the Avalanche’s inability to withstand Central’s comeback bid.

But the third period would prove to go the Avalanche’s way. “We came out flying in the third period,” noted Nolan. Bryce Blanchard gave the A-P/P-A group (depending on what school you go to) the lead for good early on in the third when he beat the Little Green goalie, just 22 seconds in. The Avalanche added an insurance goal at 11:37 of the period when Brad Brock scored, making it 5-3. Brendan Parent closed-out the scoring on the evening with an empty-netter with 2 ticks left on the clock.

The next two games were not as productive as the Avalanche proceeded to drop a 7-4 decision to Trinity at home, before traveling to Dover where they were blanked by St. Thomas Aquinas by a 3-0 score.

Against the Pioneers at Skate 3 on Sunday, Feb. 22, it looked as though the Avalanche players were going to get run out of their own rink. Trinity scored four first-period goals in a 4 minute and 32 second span on just seven shots, dazing goalie Curtis Richall who had been stellar between the pipes all season long for the Avalanche.

The second period started out with more of the same when Trinity’s Drew Merrick scored at the 2:55 mark, making it 5-0. But the rest of the period belonged to the Av’s. At 3:59, Pitre notched his third goal in two nights to finally put P-A on the board. Just seven seconds later, Brendan Parent cut the Pioneer lead to three when he scored on a wrist shot from between the faceoff circles. One minute and 24 seconds later, Cam Richall got his name onto the stat sheet, cutting the Avalanche deficit to just two. Just over three minutes later, Bryce Blanchard pulled the Av’s to within a single goal with the team’s third consecutive unassisted tally, but that’s as close as P-A would come as the Pioneers posted a pair of third-period goals to cement the 7-4 final.

The Avalance (4-12) closed-out their three-games-in-three-nights stretch when they failed to score against St. Thomas Aquinas (9-7). The Av’s hung tough, according to Nolan, as they battled the Saints to a scoreless deadlock into the final 60 seconds of the middle period. However, a goal with just :45 showing on the second-period clock

combined with a Saints score just 45 seconds into the final frame proved to be all St. Thomas would need. Despite the loss, Nolan was pleased with his goalie’s play between the pipes: “Curtis played very well.” Unfortunately, he was outdueled by senior Saint net minder Zane Angelopoulos, who according to Nolan; “had a very good career, posting more than 50 wins in his high school career.”

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PUBLIC MEETINGTOWN OF HUDSON, NH

MARCH 11, 2015The Town of Hudson Planning Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the “Buxton Community Development Conference Room” at Town Hall. The following items will be on the agenda:

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A. Eagles Nest Estates Map 186, Lot 24SB# 02-15 Map 194, Lots 9 & 10 Map 195, Lot 1 Bush Hill Road

Proposed 65-lot open space residential develop-ment. Project includes a proposed lot-line adjustment between Map 186, Lot 24 and Map 186; Lot 20-4. The newly adjusted Map 186, Lot 24 will be consolidated with Map 194, Lots 9 & 10, Map 195, Lot 1, and Map 201, Lot 7. The consolidated tract will then be subdi-vided into 65 open-space residential lots. Application

Acceptance & Hearing.B. Second Street Subdivision Map 182/Lots 167, 167-1, 168 SB# 01-15 Second & Oakwood Streets

Purpose of plan: Lot-line relocation and subdivision of two lots into four lots creating two new building lots and making lot 167 more conforming re: 15 ft. rear setback. Application acceptance & Hearing.

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A. Discussion on Status of the CAP Fee Assessment Update.

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by Marc AyotteIt was a banner day for the CHS wrestling team who hosted this year’s D-3

State Championships, as nine members earned medals and thereby qualified to compete at the Meet of Champions to be held at Nashua North on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Cougars were led by Fab Frosh Marc Boomhower who dominated the 145 weight class in garnering the individual state title. In the team competition, Campbell, after finishing second behind Plymouth during the regular season, repeated the feat, finishing just 11 points behind the 2015 State Champion Bobcats.

Boomhower entered the tournament with a stellar 23-6 regular season mark, and proceeded to dismantle his competition, posting an unblemished 3-0 record on the day. The CHS first-year varsity grappler steamrolled Danny Cummings of Franklin in his first bout with a 16-3 major decision. In the semi-finals, he stopped Sam Slaughter (Plymouth) with a win by fall (WBF) at 1:25, setting up the championship bout with Tyler Sharron. The Newport finalist was no match for the destined Cougar who ‘Lowered the Boom’ on his Tiger foe by posting another impressive major decision win; this one of the 17-5 variety.

Eight other Campbell wrestlers enjoyed the ‘parade to the podium’ in the Cougar Den. In addition to Boomhower’s title run, there were three second-place finishers, and five third-place showings. Coming away with second-place medals were a trio of Cougar captains: Tyler McCrady (138, 2-1, highlighted by a 12-1 major decision over Kyle Bolduc of Winnisquam), Connar Quigley (152, 2-1, including a 1:20 pin over the Python’s Chase Crawford in the semis), and Michael Killoran (220), also posting two wins

against one loss, including his 8-5 semi-final decision against Aaron Evans of Plymouth.

Rounding out the medalists were five third-place performances. With the top three finishers at the states qualifying for the MOCs, the following Cougars will join their teammates in Nashua this weekend: Benjamin LaBatt (106, 3-1 including an 11-0 major decision in the consolation finals), Dayton Chandonnet (113, 1-1 including two byes and a 17-2 tech fall in the consi-finals), DJ Simoneau (126, 3-1 including a 2:50 WBF in the consi-finals), Luke Orlando (195, 1-1,

an exciting win by fall over Winnisquam’s Todd Robinson), and Adam Hayward (285, 3-1 including a 4:18 pin of Pelham’s Domenic Branco).

Other Campbell wrestlers who competed in the state tournament were Louis Carson (120, 2-2), Captain Jack Tremblay (132, 1-2), David Allen (160, 1-2), Shaun McLaughlin (170, 0-2), and Connor Gannon (182, 0-2).

submitted by Sean Mclaughlin, Alvirne Swimming & DivingThe Alvirne Swimming & Diving program finished off an incredible run to an

amazing season when they attended the state championships held at University of New Hampshire’s Swazey Pool on Saturday. Combined, the Broncos brought 12 swimmers and divers to the championships, six girls and six boys. Captain Lauren Somers, Katja Adriany, Ashley Dumais, Julia Balukonis and Haley Summers led the girls’ team to a 120-point fifth-place finish while Captain Frank Cunniff, Travis Tornstrom, Kendall Westhoff, John Sojka, Patrick Cabrera and Zach Wambsgnass rounded out an 80-point ninth-place finish for the boys’ team.

Beginning the day, Ashley Dumais and Haley Summers would team up with Diver Julia Balukonis and captain Erin Beals for a solid eighth-place (2.05.84) finish in the 200 medley relay to start things off. Junior Lauren Somers would go on to put the absolute stamp on the day by taking two individual state titles in the 50 and 100 freestyle events, touching the wall at 24.20 and 52.14, respectively, both of which were Alvirne swimming records.

Somers would go on to team up with Katja Adriany, Dumais and Summers in taking home the school’s first-ever relay state title in the 200 freestyle relay (1.43.46) along with a solid fourth-place finish in the 400 freestyle relay (3.50.25), both of which were also in school record fashion. Balukonis, who competed in the 1 meter diving event the weekend prior turned in an outstanding fourth-place 229-point score to finish off the diving competition. The girls would round out the day with great performances by Summers’ fifth-place 50 freestyle (26.20), Adriany’s 11th-place 50 freestyle (27.27) and 15th place in the 100 freestyle (1.00.28), and Dumais’ 12th place 50 freestyle (27.63).

The Bronco boys began the day with a solid relay performance by teammates Kendall Westhoff, Frank Cunniff, Travis Tornstrom and John Sojka who turned in an incredible fifth-place (1.49.81) finish in the 200 medley relay. The boys, Westhoff, Sojka and Tornstrom, would go on to team up with Patrick Cabrera for a solid (1.38.74) third-place finish in the 200 freestyle relay. Both the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays were school records for the Bronco boys. On the individual side, Westhoff would have a meet of his own also turning school record performances in a fifth-place (52.55) 100 freestyle and an eighth-place (1.02.77) 100 backstroke.

Teammates Travis Tornstrom and Frank Cunniff turned in outstanding swims as well taking fourth in the 100 breaststroke (1.06.08) and 10th in the 50 freestyle (24.83) for Tornstrom while Cunniff swam to an 11th-place (2.08.80) 200 freestyle and an eighth-place (1.10.26) 100 breaststroke.

Capping off the day for the boys’ squad was a solid (3.51.25) 400 freestyle relay swum by Cabrera, Zach Wambsgnass, Sojka and Cunniff.

The coaches are extremely proud of each and every athlete and their accomplishments this season. They thank the incredible parent organization “FAST” for their hard work and countless hours of time and dedication to the program.

The coaches look forward to beginning another exciting chapter of Alvirne Swimming & Diving in the fall.

Alvirne Swimming & Diving Finish off the Season in Style

Boys State Championship Team: Patrick Cabrera, Frank Cunniff, Travis Tornstrom, John Sojka, Zach Wambsgnass and Kendall Westhoff.

Lauren Somers Division 1 State Champion, 50 and 100 Freestyle (24.20 and 52.14)

‘Boom’ Shakalaka Campbell Freshman Wrestler Takes D-3 State Title

Staff photos by Marc Ayotte

Michael Killoran (CHS) battles the Generals’ Zach Feudner in the 220 title bout.

State Champion Marc Boomhower (145) of Campbell receives his bracket poster from Coach Bob Gannon.

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by Marc AyotteThe Campbell Wrestling team

continued its outstanding season this past Saturday, Feb. 21 with a second-place team finish at the Division III Wrestling State Championships, hosted by CHS in the friendly confines of the Cougar Den. During the post-event awards ceremony, Campbell Coach Bob Gannon was presented with Coach of the Year honors by the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association’s representative Jim Kaufman.

Gannon, along with brother, Tom Gannon, have been instrumental in producing a formidable CHS varsity program that not only won the prestigious Gionet Memorial Tournament in Pelham this past winter, but also finished second in the D-3 standings during the regular season. Brothers Gannon and nine qualifying Cougar grapplers will travel to Nashua North High School on Saturday, Feb. 28 to compete in this year’s Meet of Champions.

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Campbell’s Bob Gannon receives the D-III Wrestling Coach of the Year Award from Jim Kaufman of the NHIAA.

Campbell High’s Bob Gannon Chosen D-3 Coach of the Year

AHS Athletes Recognized at Scholar Award Ceremony

submitted by Karen Bonney

The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association and New Hampshire Athletic Directors Association held the Annual NHIAA and NHADA Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. This is the 28th year for females and the 17th year for males to receive this highly distinguished award.

NHIAA high school student athletes from throughout New Hampshire were recognized for achieving academic and athletic excellence. Award recipients are nominated each year by their school principals based on criteria that require the high school seniors have a B+ grade point average, letter and be currently actively in at least two varsity sports, participate in community service activities and serve as role models to their peers. At the awards ceremony, each student athlete received an award certificate. Governor Maggie Hassan addressed the group and presented a proclamation.

Congratulation to the recipients from Alvirne High School: David Cailler, Tim Campbell, Kaycee Carbone, Frank Cunniff, Casey Davies, Kellye Houdagba, Tyler Janko, Stephanie Jones, Dominique Kaempf, Grant Nuttall, Carly Ramirez, Kyle Saunders, Raul Stedile, and Madison Summers.

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submitted by Dave Yates, Recreation DirectorOn Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17,

the players, coaches and parents of Hudson Recreation Basketball celebrated Barbara Hamilton Day. This day is to remember past Recreation Director Barbara for her tireless efforts on behalf of the children of Hudson. She always stressed sportsmanship, playing hard and having fun.

Memorial and Nottingham West School were busy with foul shooting contests and recreational sportsmanship games. There was a great display of foul shooting throughout each division’s contests. The winners of the contests were as follows:

• 3rd/4th Grade Girls: first, Sophia Tobin; second, Calleigh Baker

• 3rd/4th Grade Boys: first, Tony Nyman;

second, John Burke• 5th/6th Grade Girls: first, Hannah

Droznick; second, Shaylee Apitz• 5th/6th Grade Boys: first, Max Thomas;

second, Kody Hobart• 7th/8th Grade Girls: first, Liz White;

second, Allison Quinn• 7th/8th Grade Boys: first, Dillon Larose;

second, William ErcoliniThe Recreational All-Star games consisted of

players from each intramural team. These players were selected by their coaches to represent their team based on talent, dedication and sportsmanship. The games were very competitive and entertaining. The many family and friends in attendance were enthusiastic and appreciative of the effort shown by all the players.

A special part of the day was the presentation of the “Hank Center Award.” Hank was another person who showed tireless effort in many capacities in youth sports and stressed sportsmanship to all. This award is given to an 8th grade girl and boy who shows dedication to his/her team, consistently attends practices and games, and has shown the highest level of sportsmanship toward teammates, other players, coaches and referees. Plaques were presented to the winners. The winners of this year’s award were Emma Bates and Griffin McTaggart.

Two special awards were also presented. Both awards were based on outstanding sportsmanship, dedication and showing a positive attitude. Parent of the Year was awarded to Lori McDermott. Coach of the Year was awarded to Dave Cicia

Thanks to John Brower, Julianne McGrail and the many families, friends and coaches in attendance and everyone that helped during the day. Without everyone’s effort and support, these recreational programs could not be the success that they are.

Hudson Recreation Basketball Celebrates ‘Barbara Hamilton Day’

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Plaques were presented to Hank Center Award winners Emma Bates and Griffin McTaggart.

submitted by Presentation of Mary AcademySeveral Presentation of Mary basketball

players recently participated in various CYO all-star games on Saturday, Feb. 14. Representing the Griffins in three different games were Sadie LaMothe, Iruka Obinelo, P. J. Soucy, Aiden Szewczyk, Nick Cardenas, Greg Fallon and Allan McPhee. P. J. Soucy was named the MVP of the Nashua White squad in a close battle during the Boys’ mites all-star game.

In addition to the All-Star games themselves, the state free throw competition took place in conjunction with the weekend. PMA’s Bailey Carroll was crowned state free throw champion competing against fifth and sixth grade girls from the Nashua and Manchester area. It was a very successful weekend for PMA.

PMA Basketball Shines at CYO All-Star Weekend

Left: Paul Soucy was chosen MVP of the Nashua White squad at the boys’ mites All-Star game on Feb. 14.

Right: Bailey Carroll was crowned state free throw champion for fifth and sixth grade girls of the

Nashua and Manchester areas.

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by Marc AyotteThe Alvirne High School coed unified basketball team finished

its regular season this past week in a whirlwind fashion, playing on back-to-back days at Nashua South and Pinkerton Academy, respectively. At South, the Broncos dropped a 64-52 decision to the undefeated Panthers but rebounded nicely and battled the Astros to a 54-54 deadlock in the season finale. Forty schools participate in the NHIAA-supported program with locations ranging throughout the state.

Coed unified sports have been in existence for five years at AHS and third-year school Principal Steve Beals is also in his third year of involvement with the Bronco program. Indicating that the objective of the basketball team in particular, is to have at least one event per week (game or practice), Beals touched upon the more important aspect of the concept of unified sports: “Our objective is for all students at Alvirne High School to participate in interscholastic activities.”

It is Beals’ commitment, dedication and belief in that philosophy that has made unified sports flourish over the past five years as participants become increasingly active in both school and community events. “The spirit of ‘unified’ is so significant at Alvirne,” expressed Beals.

He continued by saying that the unified sports program allows these athletes to play the respective sports while forming relationships with their own school peers as well as with other students from participating schools. “It builds a comfort level between schools,” noted Beals, adding specifically; “we have a good relationship with Pinkerton,” with whom they played against twice this season.

Additionally, although the games are played on more of an informal basis, Beals notes that the participants keep alive the spirit of competition. And sports is not the only arena where the spirit of unified is present, with students participating in other school activities such as theater and the prom, building sportsmanship as well as character along the way.

AHS Unified Sports Epitomizes Spirit

Alvirne’s Erin Lindsay (#23) battles a Pinkerton player for a loose ball,

‘Pick-Pocketer’ Tristan Lindsay steals the rock from an Astro player.

Bronco Josh Carroll makes a strong move in the paint for two points.

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submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, HudsonSeveral Presentation of Mary Academy basketball teams recently

competed in the 2015 Catholic School Tournament. PMA had teams playing at different levels, which included Boys and Girls Mites (Grade 5/6) and Boys Cadets (Grade 7/8). All of the teams did an outstanding job representing their school in this annual event.

The Girls Mites team advanced to the tournament semi-finals with a 36-22 win over St. Christopher. Leading the way offensively for the Griffins was Iruka Obinelo and Sadie LaMothe. Sophia Poulos continued to provide much needed defensive energy and hard work for the Griffins. Bailey Carroll, Eile Doyle, Hannah Fortin, and Maddie Moynihan also contributed to the win. Despite a valiant effort, the Griffins fell in the semi-finals to St. Catherine. It was a hard-fought battle by both teams in front of a capacity crowd.

submitted by Tara Roark-Towle, Team Manager FNH Storm

Futsal NH Storm finished the regular season of the EPF League in first place with a record of six wins and two losses. The championship game was held at the Mansfield Sportsplex in Mansfield, Mass., on Feb. 8. Futsal NH Storm defeated a tough team from Everett, Mass., (Brazilian FC), by a score of 10-9.

Futsal is a form of indoor soccer played 5 vs. 5 players on a basketball court. The ball is smaller and there are no walls. The emphasis is on ball control, speed of play and technique in small spaces.

The Eastern Premier Futsal league provides the highest level of competitive youth futsal in the Northeast. Premier futsal teams from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island compete in the winter months throughout Massachusetts. Tryouts for the Futsal NH team were held in the fall. FNH Storm is made up of boys from various outdoor soccer clubs in southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Local Boys are Eastern Premier Futsal League Champs

Eastern Premier Futsal League Champions - Futsal NH Storm U10/U11 Elite Boys, back row: Charlie P., Matt

M., Matt T. (Hudson), Jack K. (Litchfield), and Coach Andy Mason. Front row: Chris B. (Hudson), Leo S., and Caua F. Missing from

photo; Jack A. (Hudson), and Eric G.

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PMA Basketball Competes in Catholic School Tournament

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