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LitchfeldTown

AdministratorLeaving with

a Smile

by Len LathropNow that you say “what?” let’s explain: if

you ever had a dream job in your head, youmight have said, “boy, would I like to dothat.” Well, Jason Hoch got his dream job.

For several years, in fact, more thanseveral, Hoch felt that being the townadministrator of Williamstown, Mass.,would be a great job and something hewould love to do. He had even toldLitchfield Selectman Steve Perry that he washappy in Litchfield and the only way hewould leave would be to Williamstown, butthe town administrator there had been inoffice for 15 years.

Well this summer, five years after hisstatement to Perry, while at his college’s20th class reunion, he was asked toapply in Williamstown. You ask, what isthe connection? Hoch, who grew up inDowningtown, Pa., will tell you that as ahigh school junior visiting New Englandcolleges, he fell in love with Williamstownand the quiet mountain area. With achuckle he tells you that’s why Litchfieldwas a great fit, quiet small town somewhatin the mountains. If you have not readbetween the lines yet, Hoch is a graduateof Williams College, with a degree inpolitical economy. It is a four-year liberalarts college, in, yes, Williamstown, Mass.,

where today the 2,000 students can choosefrom 30 majors in 24 departments.While Williamstown is about the same

size as Litchfield with a board of selectmenform of government, Hoch will point outthat, with the college and the FrancineClark Art Institute, the demographics areslightly different. Even as he left the college20 years ago, he has keep connectedthrough alumni activities and involvementin the art institute.

Hoch, Litchfield’s first town administrator,leaves after five years on the job. Whenasked about accomplishment in Litchfieldduring his stay, first was that he got thetown to accept the idea of having anadministrator and the role that job playedin the town. Hoch emphasized theimportance of, “getting everybody usedto having a single point of contact andhaving the board being comfortable to have

somebody handle the day to day.”Next was to develop the differentdepartments of the town to better worktogether. Third came a more effectivebudget process, and, lastly, it was thatthe Town of Litchfield has not made thenewspapers in a bad way in the last fiveyears.

Hoch starts his new job on Sept. 8 and iscommitted to helping Litchfield find a newadministrator before his time here is over atthe end of August.

Who were Ellen and James Dorsey?

Jason Hoch

Krista Lajoie, 8, and Kailyn Marshall, 7, play in the sand at theHudson Recreation Department Summer Program held

at the Hudson Community Center.

Counselor Alyson Lavery, Cardyn Mcelhinney, 6,

and Jamie Doak, 8, have fun at the summer program.

Avery Ryan, 10, gets ready to take a shot. Having Fun at Hudson Summer Rec

by Doug RobinsonWhat would you do if you found a piece

of history while gardening in your backyard?Such is the dilemma for Hudson residentDon Wilcox.

While gardening last weekend, Don’sshovel struck an object, which he perceivedto be “just another rock.” Don’s back yardis full of beautiful flowers such as liliesand irises, as well as fruit trees, trumpetvines, various hosts, a water fountain, twobirdhouses that stand 10 feet tall, and stoneanimal decorations. His backyard has beena “work in progress” for many years.

Gardening is Don’s hobby. “My daughterwill be married in this backyard next year,and I want it to be very beautiful,” he said.“I grew up always planting, and I reallyenjoy my time working the soil and creating thisbeautiful yard.

“As I dug into the soil to plant another lily, my shovel just stopped. I wasn’teven at the full length of my shovel into the dirt hole. I scraped away the dirt tosee the edges of the object that I thought was another rock.”

It was, in fact, a headstone.“When I brushed off the dirt and got closer, I first saw the back of the stone,

which appeared to be marble, and I saw handmade etching scratched into thestone or marble that looked like blocks laid upon each other. I continued tomove the dirt away with my hands, and I lifted the rock out of the hole and laidit upon the ground next to the hole.

“Still looking at the etched blocks, I then turned the stone over to look at theother side. I then realized that I was looking at the headstone for Ellen and

James Dorsey. Out of respect for the Dorsey family, the stone rests today, where

I found it, and I hope we can bring someknowledge to who these folks were.”

The Dorsey headstone seems to bemade from marble and it looks that itonce rested upon a base. The top of thehead stone appears to have a dove, or abird of some kind, engraved on the stone.

Many questions about who the Dorseyswere and what their life stories were.One of Don’s neighbors told him that hisbackyard was once a road between thetwo existing streets that parallel his house.He has also been told that his house wasonce located on the “Adam’s Estate.”Don lives on St. Laurent Drive in Hudson.

Questions like these come to mind:• The headstone states that Ellendied in 1919. Did she die from ScarletFever or did she die in World War One?• Did Ellen or James work in

Hudson, Litchfield, or Nashua?• Did the Dorsey family have children?• Was James Dorsey husband, brother, or child to Ellen?• What did the original stone look like?• Why does James Dorsey not have a date listed?• Are family members buried on the land somewhere?If any reader has answers to those questions or has knowledge of the Dorsey

family, we at the HLN would love to continue and find out the answers.“I wish to bring the stone back to life and I wish to provide the family with the

dignity for these who once lived here. Hopefully, we will get some answers andbe able to afford the Dorsey family all the respect they deserve,” said Don.

Don Wilcox dug up this mystery headstone in his backyard. S t a f f p h o t o b y D o u g R o b i n s o n

Heroin Hits Hudson Hardby Doug Robinson

Hudson has a heroin problem, andthat thought is universal to every first-responding professional interviewedin town. Some call the Hudsonheroin problem an “epidemic.”

“The cost of Hudson’s heroinproblem is what the trickle-downeffect heroin use has on othersin the community,” commented

Hudson Police Chief Jason Lavoie.“Heroin addicts steal to supporttheir addictions. They steal from ourneighbors, our families, our wives,our children and our businesses.Their addiction is so overpowering,they cannot stop without anintervention. They increase ourmedical premiums and they add ahuge cost to our medical facilities.”

During the first six months of 2015, Hudson Police have had 89 felony arrestsfor drug-related crimes. These arrests do not include those arrests that occurredin partnerships with other communities.

The Hudson Fire Department has to inject the lifesaving drug Narcan(Naloxone) into individuals who have overdosed on heroin. In addition, theHudson Fire Department has responded to an additional 57 calls for drug

overdose due to misuse of drugs(intentional) and other unknownreasons.

Statistics released from the HFDshow that Hudson is trending toan 8-10 percent increase in callfor service for drug-related calls.In 2014, HFD responded to 73overdoses for the entire year.

“Heroin is cheap,” said Detective

Sergeant Jason Lucontoni. “In thepast, cocaine, crack, and prescriptiondrugs were the drugs of choice. But,with heroin being a fraction of thecost of those drugs, heroin has nowbecome readily available and oftenused.”

Unfortunately, there seems to beno typical heroin user. “Another

problem we have is that those who use heroin are faceless. You ask who wouldtake heroin, well, the answer is that there is no class distinction, no race, noprofile which would identify that individual,” explained Hudson Deputy FireChief Scott Tice. “Heroin isn’t for just a specific rich or poor person, doctor,lawyer. Heroin is being seen in all walks of life. The image that heroin use isonly used by a homeless person (with) long scruffy hair, and a rolled-up sleepingbag is incorrect.”

Naloxone (Narcan) is now a staple supply of the HFD ambulance. After it is used for a heroinoverdose, the ambulance will be required to restock the item from an area hospital so that it

is fully supplied for the next overdose. Tis procedure will take that ambulance outof service for up to an hour.

continued to page 11- Heroin in Hudson

PMA’s Next Step!see page 7

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Laura DeAngelis of Hudson has made the Dean’s list for the spring

semester at the University of New Hampshire-Manchester; her major isAmerican Sign Language.Kiley Rosier of Hudson was named to the Dean’s List for the spring

semester at University of North Carolina. Kiley is an EnvironmentalSciences major.

Karlie Brooks of Hudson and Chantal Simard of Litchfield were namedto Becker College’s Dean’s List for the spring semester.

Sarah Brauza of Hudson, majoring in Accounting at Western NewEngland University, has been elected Treasurer of the Western NewEngland University Pynchon Chapter of Mortar Board. This nationalhonor society recognizes college seniors for d istinguished ability andachievement in scholarship, leadership, and community service.

Tufts University recently announced the Dean’s List for the springsemester. Among these students are Hudson residents Safiya Subegdjo,class of 2015, and Emily Gosselin, class of 2015.

Hudson resident Stephanie Marie Hir recently graduated from UticaCollege with honors, Bachelor of Science in Risk Management andInsurance Risk Management.

Marissa Framarini of Litchfield graduated from Ithaca College’s Schoolof Communications with a degree in Journalism.

Hudson resident Matthew Sidilau, a Music Education major, was

named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Music for thespring semester.

Hudson residents Morgan Ratte, Ashley Iannaco, Michael JamesMoulton and Kevin Thomas Sullivan and Litchfield residents EricaSebastyan and Caitlin Heaton have been named to the Dean’s List for thespring semester at the University of Rhode Island

More than 3,000 students graduated from Tufts University on May 17,during a university-wide commencement ceremony. The graduates fromthe School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering includedHudson residents Safiya Subegdjo with a Bachelor of Arts degree inInternational Relations, magna cum laude, and Emily Gosselin witha Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, magna cumlaude.

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Hillsboro Mobile Home Park ResidentsPurchase and Create Parkland Estates

Local Hooligan Donates Hair, Cleans up Act

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by Doug RobinsonIt’s a dream come true for the residents of Hillsboro II Mobile

Home Park, Litchfield. Collectively, the 33 residents of the MobileHome Community, pooled their resources and purchased theMobile Home Park, and created Parkland Estates Cooperative.

Like 114 other Mobile Home Parks in New Hampshire that havebecome resident-owned, Parkland Estate residents are now eligiblefor products and services including mortgages, which have notbeen available to them in the past.

The purchase price was $1,327,500 and the financing wasobtained from the Community Loan Fund and the Franklin Savings

Bank.“Using technical assistance and training from the NH

Community Loan Fund, residents organized and formed ParklandEstates Cooperative, Inc. They had been working on the projectsince last October commented Steve Varnum, director ofcommunications and marketing of the Community Loan Fund.

“Established in 1983, ROC-NH is the New HampshireCommunity Loan Fund’s oldest and best-known program. It hasbeen recognized for excellence by the Opportunity FinanceNetwork, Fannie Mae Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture,National Environmental Education & Training Foundation and

Citizens Bank,” according to communityloanfund.org/how-we-help/roc-NH.

The Community Loan Fund specializes with the offering ofhome mortgages to those who live in manufactured homes.“Opportunity is our mission” writes the Community Loan Fundwebsite. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst, leveraging financial,human, and civic resources to enable traditionally underservedpeople to participate more fully in New Hampshire’s economy,”according to https://www.communityloanfund.org.

Parkland Estates President Gerry Arsenault commented, “We’rehappy to finally purchase the park and preserve our home for the

future. Residents have been interested in purchasing the park for20 years.”

Arsenault further commented that the with the Town ofLitchfield’s help, they consolidated land so that everyone stillowns their home, but does not own their land. Almost everyhomeowner was onboard with the project and continues tosupport the upcoming changes. “We have adopted some newrules which will create a much cleaner and better appearingpark,” said Arsenault. “The last thing we want are any eye sores toour neighborhood.”

S t a f f p h o t o b y D o u g R o b i n s o n

submitted by David Shaw On July 1, local Holly Lane hooligan David

Shaw donated a 13-inch braid of hair and finallycleaned up his act.

This is the fourth donation, which typicallytakes about three years to grow, that David hasmade since moving to Hudson.

The hair was donated to Wigs for Kids, anorganization that provides free wigs for childrenundergoing medical treatment such as radiationand chemotherapy.

David makes this humble donation inmemory of family and friends who have losttheir courageous battle with cancer, includingCharles Healey of Chelmsford, Mass., KevinReid of Middleton, Mass., and Sandra Clarke ofChelmsford.

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submitted by Judy King, Alvirne High School

The Health Science Students ofAmerica Conference took place inAnaheim, Calif., June 23-28. Morethan 8,500 delegates from 49 statesand three countries participated.Nine students from Alvirne HighSchool’s Health Science programcompeted in seven events. JessicaBaker and Monica Lukitsch placed

fifth out of 188 participants in thecommunity awareness event. Theirproject focused on skin cancer andthe growing concern about melanomain teens.

First row, from left: Sierra Bergeron, Jess Baker, Monica Lukitsch, Noelle Dignan,

and Amanda Dillon.Second row: Aleah Peffer, Vanessa Cardenas,

Jana El-Sayed, and ori Cronin.

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Remember Hudson When ... Baker Ofce Building and Nashua Trust

submitted by Ruth Parker This popular photo of the

Baker Office Building is ondisplay in the foyer at the HillsHouse on Derry Road. Visitorstouring the Historical Society willoften comment, “This is wherewe got our marriage license!”

John E. Baker served as townclerk and treasurer from 1940-1965. At first he conducted histown business within the BakerBrothers’ Store on Central Street.By 1944 this privately ownedoffice building was built on partof the old Kendrick property atthe point of land between DerryRoad and Baker Street. From thisbuilding Mr. Baker conductedhis town responsibilities alongwith his private business as a

John Hancock insurance agentand justice of the peace until thepresent town hall was completed in 1965. At that time the townoffice was moved to town hall on School Street.

When the access to the newly constructed Veterans MemorialBridge was designed Baker Street became a dead end street at FerryStreet. This small office building was moved to a private residenceon Ledge Road.

The NashuaTrust Company had established a temporary branch office in theMorey Building on Ferry Street and opened for business by the endof August 1964. By March 1967 the bank moved into this brickbuilding on Derry Road opposite Library Park and near the site ofthe earlier Baker Office Building. By August 1980 the Nashua Trustexpanded its operation and relocated to 77 Lowell Road, occupying

a portion of the former Piggly Wiggly Building. After a series ofbank mergers and buy-outs the Lowell Road site is now occupiedby Citizens Bank. This photo shows the Nashua Trust Derry Roadbuilding c. 1976. The building still stands and has been used by areal estate firm and a loan company. It is currently vacant. Photosfrom the Historical Society Collection.

How to Comment on the Pipelineby Lynne Ober

An environmental study, which will be usedby the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission todetermine whether the pipeline “project is in thepublic convenience and necessity,” will be openfor comment. According to FERC documents sentto public officials and landowners, “you can makea difference by providing us with your specificcomments or concerns about the project.” While youmay hate or love the project, if your comments do notspecifically address certain items, the feedback willnot be used. To be considered, the comments mustaddress the following according to FERC:

• Focus on specific environmental effects;• Offer reasonable alternatives; and

• Focus on measures to avoid or lessenenvironmental impacts.

Comments must be received by Aug. 31, 2015, andmust include Docket No. PF 14-22-000 to ensurethey are considered as part of the proceeding.

There are four ways to submit comments on thisproject and these are:

1. Go to www.ferc.gov (using eCommentfeature) go to the link to Documents andFilings. This will work for brief, text-only

comments on a project (remember theDocket No.)

2. Using the eFiling features on www.ferc.govand again under the Documents and Filingslink, you can provide comments in a varietyof formats by attaching them as a file withyour submission. However, you must createan account using the eRegister feature.Again, remember to provide the Docket No.

3. Send a paper comment to Kimberly D.Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A,Washington, DC 20426

4. Attend one of the public meetings beingheld during July and comment.

Tennessee Gas plans to construct and operateapproximately 412 miles of new natural gastransmission pipeline and associated facilitiesin Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, NewHampshire and Connecticut. Construction for theplanned facilities would disturb about 6,761 acresof land for the pipeline and aboveground facilities,not including temporary access roads that are not yetdetermined.

As most of the residents in New Hampshire towns

affected by this project know the pipeline will bebuilt using utility rights-of-way, which often runthrough a homeowner’s property. Fortunately theNational Environmental Policy Act requires FERCto consider all environmental impacts that couldresult from any action prior to issuing a Certificate ofPublic Convenience and Necessity. There are severaldifferent headings that people wishing to commentcan consider and use to ensure their comments arespecific and will be considered. These are:

• Geology and soils;• Water resources and wetlands. In New

Hampshire with most using wells, waterresources are a significant area of concern;

• Vegetation and wildlife;

• Cultural resources;• Land use, recreation and visual resources;• Socioeconomics;• Air quality and noise;• Cumulative impacts; and• Public safety, which is another concern if

existing utility rights of way are used.If you have a concern, now is your opportunity

to express your concerns. Remember to keep yourcomments focused and specific.

Te Baker Office Building on Derry Road c. 1950 Te Nashua rust Bank c. 1976

LMS Music Teacher NamedBand Director of the Year

Carolyn Leite with Mike Adams (president of NH BandDirectors’ Association)

submitted by Jill Deleault On Friday, July 10, Litchfield Middle School

music teacher Carolyn Leite was honored as NewHampshire ’s 2015 Band Director of the Year. Theaward was presented by the NH Band Directors’Association at its annual institute held at PlymouthState University. Leite was nominated by

Litchfield Middle School Principal Tom Leckliderand was selected for the honor by her peersstatewide.

Jill Deleault (CHS music teacher), Carolyn Leite,and Phil Martin (CHS music teacher)

Carolyn Leite surrounded by her son Jonathan andhusband, John

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In My Opinion...In My Opinion... by Jason GuerretteGroundhog Day Rears its Head in Litcheld School System

by Jason GuerretteWow. The more things change, the more

they stay the same. Were you not told if I wereremoved from the school board this kind ofthing would no longer continue? How does aman, in this case the Superintendent of Schools,Brian Cochrane, get forced to resign afterleading our school district out of the wildernessinto something we were all becoming proud of?Working diligently to restore trust between thetaxpayers, parent and the school district. Let

me tell you how the game of politics is played.This past spring we learned that the former chairman of theschool board, Dennis Miller, resigned in shame for trying to strongarm the superintendent into paying Mr. Miller’s wife, who worksfor the district as the athletic director’s assistant, more hours thanher position was budgeted for. Because Mr. Cochrane valuesthe taxpayer and understands how to best manage resources, hedeclined, choosing instead to hold to his budget and shuffle theresponsibilities to others that had room in their schedules. Likeany good leader would do. Mr. Miller, upset at this, took hisanimosity out by trying to force Mr. Cochrane out at the end of hiscontract. The public overwhelmingly came out in support of thesuperintendent and chided Mr. Miller for his obvious pecuniaryconflict of interest. Mr. Miller was forced to resign in shame.

What few people know or understand is this issue with theathletic director’s assistant happened almost a year earlier when Mr.Derek Barka was chair. He chose to never publically disclose thisconflict of interest. Board members are by law not protected fromembarrassment as are other public employees. Mr. John York alsonever mentioned any of this publically until this spring.

Almost a year later, when Mr. Miller chose to move on his deviouspath to oust the superintendent, Mr. York saw an opportunity to playa political card to damage his rival, Mr. Miller. Both being formerchairman of the board and eyeing a return to the seat after the Marchelections, Mr. York started a campaign, on the board and in the

public, to force Mr. Miller to resign. He stated to me, a number oftimes, that in his view that was the only acceptable option.Fast forward to the present situation. Mind you now the teachers’

union could have inserted itself at that time to rid themselves of thesuperintendent just as easily, but why take the public relations hitwhen you have a majority of the board members in your pocket?After all, they don’t want to ever be seen as anything but the mostbenevolent group. Why? Because that’s what unions do. Especiallyteachers’ unions. After all, they need you to believe that to ensureyou continue to vote for their needs.

So their back door shenanigans failed and worse, thesuperintendent, following the local, state and federal laws he isbound to, ratchets up expectations on the teachers. They nowhave no choice. They vote to express no confidence and use “The

Children” as their excuse. They claim, without any fact to back it upor expression of exactly what that looks like, that he is detrimental tochildren. And oh by the way, is a micro manager and not includingus, the union, in his decisions. (Most of which were directed byhigher authority)

They also claim he was too involved in the performance reviewsystem. Pardon me, but should he not be? Are any of you in chargeof folks who perform evaluations? Are you not responsible to ensurethey are done correctly and accurately? Of course the union doesnot like this. They now have someone holding them accountable.Something that has not ever been done in our district. Of course

that is like a 600-pound gorilla that has them believing the end ofthe world is near.So now back to how this gets muddy and tangled. What has

changed since this spring to now? Why has the board now allowedall of this to proceed? Mr. York has publically said that he did notwant to see a “split school board.” Well, he wasn’t too concernedabout that just a few months ago when he took this whole matterpublic to all the newspapers. What has changed? Well, this is howpolitics works. Who is up for reelection this year? Oh, would it beMr. York? And what does every person running in our district cometo learn over the past few years? You better have the union openlyadvocating and endorsing you, otherwise there is no way you canwin. Mr. York knows this and I am absolutely certain that the unionreminded him of it. If he stands firm, we have another union favoritein the wings to swoop in. Who might that be? Well, Mr. Miller, ofcourse. You better bel ieve Mr. York capitulates and now says he isconcerned about ‘a split board.’

Folks, this is exactly what you get when you vote the way you do.This is about power and control and nothing to do with education.Do you wonder why Washington, D.C., is so screwed up? Well,look in the mirror. You can’t even stop it here in Litchfield. Or will

you step up to the plate and do something about it?In My Opinion is strictly an OP-ED column that stands on theopinion of one writer, Jason Guerette, as opposed to a newspaperreporter who does not provide an opinion but reports the facts. Thiscolumn, in many instances, is a counterpoint to published storiesand does not reflect the unbiased reporting policy of the Hudson-Litchfield News or the opinion of the management, advertisers andownership of Area News Group.

Litchfield School BoardOffers Clarification

Te Litchfield School Board wanted to clarifysome points in regards to the recent changes in theSchool District. Tere has been a fair amount ofmisinformation that has surfaced via both traditionaland social media. Te School Board wanted to clarify afew points and also advise the public as to the next stepsin the process.

Te breakdown of the funds that were encumbered atthe June 30, 2015, meeting is as follows:

• Salary Compensation - $121,500.• Unused EO - $7064.44.• FICA - $3,863.16• Medicare - $1,864.18• WC - $396.36.• otal Salary Compensation - $134,688.14.• Other Salary for an Interim Superintendent -

$15,744.97.Grand otal - $150,433.11Te General Fund Budget (excluding SPED/Self-

Funded) was $15,697,533. As of July 8 (which wasafter the above referenced encumbered funds) Actual

was $15,670.915. Tis leaves a balance underspend of$26,618. Funds left in SPED/Self Funded $475,855for a total budget surplus of $502,474 as of July 8.

Dr. Cochrane remains as the short-term

interim Superintendent until a long-term interimSuperintendent is assigned. Te School Board is inthe process of interviewing candidates for interimSuperintendent and plans to have a suitable candidatein place prior to the start of the school year in August.From there, the search for a permanent Superintendent will begin with the intent to have this individual inplace for the 2016-17 school year. Tis search is anextensive process and will involve participation fromthe community. Should you have an interest in being apart of the search committee, please reach out to BrianBourque, School Board Chair at [email protected].

Te School Board would like to once again thankDr. Cochrane for his work in the district. While itis recognized that with change comes concern, pleaseknow that everyone involved is working towards thecommon goals of ensuring quality education here inLitchfield.

Brian Bourque, School Board Chair, Litchfield

Override Veto of SB 116Constitutional Carry

On July 6, 2015, Gov. Hassan vetoed SB 116,“Constitutional Carry.” Constitutional Carry meansone does not need a license anymore to exercise one’sPart First, Article 2a rights. It would also mean one would not be a criminal anymore just because theyput their coat on. One has to wonder why Vermont,a state whose leaders are unabashedly socialist, hasconstitutional carry, and “Live Free or Die” NewHampshire does not.

Why gun rights? John Ashcroft, during his senateconfirmation hearings for attorney general, said itbest when challenged on the purpose of the Second Amendment. From the confirmation hearings “InFederalist 46, James Madison, who later drafted theSecond Amendment, argued that the advantage ofbeing armed, which the Americans possessed over thepeople of almost every other nation, would deter thenew central government from tyranny.” Tink JamesMadison might actually know what he is talking aboutin relation to the Constitution? Nah, he was only the

primary author of it.If the goal is citizens protecting themselves from a

tyrannical federal government, do we really want themknowing who has guns and who does not?

Te House vote on SB 116 was 212 to 150, over 58percent. Te Senate vote was 14 to 9, over 60 percent. A two-thirds vote (66%) is required to override the veto.Let’s make that happen.

Richard Kahn, Hudson

1975 Alvirne High School ClassReunion

Alvirne Class of 1975 Reunion, Sept. 12, at theCalifornia Room, Litchfield, 6 p.m. For tickets go tothe Facebook page and click on the “ buy tickets” link ore-mail [email protected]. Te classes beforeand after are also invited if you have friends that wouldlike to attend.

Ellen Lee, Hudson

Mrs. Fox moaned when she realized that the Fox being home ona Tuesday night meant that the television in the den would be onchannel 22. Therewas a sigh of reprievewhen the placardannouncing themeeting didn’t leavethe screen at 7:00 pm.Was the cable brokenor was it cancelled,

was the questionasked hopefully bythe Mrs. But, by 7:15,the smiling face ofBoard of SelectmenChairman RickMaddox was there, using his gavel to announce the meeting wasstarting. Little did he or those watching know that he would needthe gavel later in the meeting. Before we go further, remember thatthere are two kinds of funny: the one where you laugh and the onethat can only be described as pathetic.

Now, remember that this is our town, you just paid your propertytax bill and this is a great place to live, for most of us. Afterwatching the BOS meeting several questions came to the Fox’s mind.• Is there a contest among selectmen to see who can talk the

most after a great presentation to Dan Clarke? Did the 20-yearHudson Police Department employee really need to hear, “I’mnew; I don’t really know you, but during the tour you smiled.”That was one selectman’s comment to him.

• Is there a way to help residents maintain their quality of lifewhen a builder is proposing a 67-house development in the

woods behind their homes with their street being the outletroad. This proposed development would create a cut throughfrom Pelham Road by Wason leading to Kimball Hill Road.What rights do property owners have if this developmentbecomes a reality?

• What happens when a selectman does something that’soutside his or her job description? Can that person besanctioned? What is the protocol for selectmen when one oftheir own oversteps the lines of authority by creating confusionand taking actions that should have been done by town staff?

• If the town has a code that says all contracts over $15,000should go out to bid, how is it that a contract was awarded toan engineering firm for water department issues?

• Can a committee chair cancel a meeting without the approvalof other members of the committee and what happens whendecisions need to be made by that committee before the nextmeeting and the selectman liaison brings it to the board ofselectmen?

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cookies and drinks, special Princess visittoo. Benson Park Amphitheater.Mon., July 27, Story Time, ages 4-6, 2 p.m.:Superhero Kids with help from their SuperheroParents will use their super powers to find andreturn the Weapons of Great Harm to SuperheroHeadquarters. Registration required.Tues., July 28, Fancy Nancy Crafts, ages 7-12, 2p.m.: Registration RequiredWed., July 29, Superhero Training Day, 10 a.m.:Library side lawn, wear sneakers.To register and to find out more about these and

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Saturdays, July 25, August 8 & August 22Summer Karaoke Nights for All Ages.

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your singing ability.

Mondays thru July 27 Introduction to Mandarin Chinese for

All Ages. Learn some basic Mandarinwords and phrases with teen volunteer

teacher Sarah Yi. 7 p.m. at the RodgersMemorial Library. If there is enough interest, shewill offer additional lessons. Pre-register at rmlnh.org/events or call 886-6030.

Fridays thru August 28The Rodgers Memorial Library will host

a free Friday Film Festival at 6:30 p.m.Come enjoy films on our big screen in air-

conditioned comfort, snacks will be served.Call the library Film Line at 816-4535 for filmtitles and information on future showings. Call886-6030 if you have additional questions.

Saturdays thru September 5 Rodgers Memorial Library Summer Hours:

Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through LaborDay weekend.

Saturday, July 18A Humane Society for Nashua

Community Rabies Clinic will be held atthe Animal Control Facility, 6 Constitution

Dr. Hudson, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Cost: $10 per vaccine. Must bring past rabiescertificates (even if expired) to get a three yearvaccine. All cats in carriers and all dogs on 6foot leashes. See web for more info: http://www.hsfn.org/animal-services/community-clinics/ neighborhood-rabies-clinics.

Saturday, July 18There will be a meeting of the Litchfield

Historical Society at 2 p.m. at the HistoricalSociety Building, 255 Charles Bancroft Hwy. Newmembers and visitors are welcome.

Wednesday, July 22The Litchfield Senior Citizens Group

will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. at theCommunity Church on Charles Bancroft

Highway. The group will be enjoying anice cream social. Entertainment will feature music

of the 1920s to the present. All seniors are invitedto attend.

Summer Garden Flowers CenterpieceWorkshop. Come to the Rodgers MemorialLibrary, 194 Derry Rd., Hudson, at 7 p.m. to makea beautiful centerpiece using flowers found insummer gardens. The workshop is presented byAnne of Anne’s Florals and Gifts of Hudson. Therewill be a $30 materials cost for this workshop.Advanced registration is required, call 886-6030or go to rmlnh.org/events to register.

Thursday, July 23Did you know that one blood donation can

save up to three lives? Be a hero, give blood.The Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive atthe Rodgers Memorial Library from 2 to 7 p.m.Go to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-redcross(733-2767) to register for an appointment. Peoplevolunteering to donate blood will receive couponsfrom local businesses for free food items. There

will be a Kid’s Movie Marathon in the Children’sProgramming Room during the blood drive. Signyour children in to watch movies with a staffmember while you give blood.

Live Music on the Lawn of the Aaron CutlerLibrary (rain location: Campbell High School

Auditorium). Join us at 7 p.m. for a free liveconcert on the library lawn as we enjoy themusic of the 39th Army National Guard Band.Bring bug spray, blankets and chairs to makeyourself the most comfy and then sit back andenjoy! Feel free to call the circulation deskwith additional questions at 424-4044.

Wednesday, July 29Author Visit and Slide Show on a Journey to

Japan. Join author and Alvirne alumnaCarolyn Locke for a slide presentationand reading from her book “Not OneThing.” A combination of prose, haikuand photography, the book explores her

travels around the island Honshu. Theauthor will read passages from the book withan accompanying slide show that will transportyou to some of the most interesting cultural andhistorical sites in Japan. 3 p.m. at the RodgersMemorial Library.

Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8Alvirne’s Class Act will be performing

Shakespeare’s “A Winter’s Tale” as partof its annual “Summer Shakespeare.” Itwill be held at Hills Garrison ElementarySchool, 190 Derry Rd., Hudson, at 7 p.m.

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Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Weeks are happening all across the U.S. andCanada. An event has been scheduled tobe held at the Hudson Legion Post 48, 37Central St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both

days. Operation Kidsafe is free and privatefor families. Parents take home the only record

of the visit (a bio document) that is ready to handto law enforcement in an emergency. Safetytips to start a family safety action plan are alsoincluded. No special information is needed, asthere is no data basing.

Tuesday, August 11The Finest Hours sponsored in part

by a grant from the New HampshireHumanities Council is free and open to

the public. Author Michael Tougias willbe presenting a program based on his book thatnarrates the true account of the tragic events thatunfold as two different tankers split in two off the

coast of Cape Cod, Mass., and the harrowingrescue that ensued. Don’t miss the opportunityto hear the account of these events directly fromthe author and then look forward to seeing theDisney adaptation of his book “The Finest Hours”in theaters this October 2015. This event will be

held at the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria at 7p.m. Feel free to contact the Aaron Cutler Librarycirculation desk for more information at 424-4044.

Wednesday, August 12Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler library

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by Jay HobsonWhen Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his

poem The Village Blacksmith and published it in 1841,American chestnut trees were common in the northeaststates. They were majestic trees standing 100 feet or sotall with branches that started 50 feet up the trunk andwhose width could be measured in feet.

Under a spreading chestnut-treeThe village smithy stands;

The smith, a mighty man is he,With large and sinewy hands; …

The poem goes on to tell about the daily life ofa blacksmith, a trade that has dwindled to nearendangered status in everyday American life.

The tale of the American chestnut tree is also oneof dwindling numbers also to the point of endangeredstatus.

According to Curt Laffin of the American ChestnutFoundation, who gave a presentation of the plight of theAmerican chestnut tree last Wednesday at the HudsonSenior Center, the tree was almost wiped out.

“I got interested in the American chestnut tree almost70 years ago when I was five years old and my fathertook me to the top of a hill in Harvard, Mass., andshowed me this huge beautiful tree and told me that thatwas the last living American Chestnut tree that he wasaware of,” Laffin said.

Laffin said that a blight was discovered in 1904affecting the trees, and, by 1950, the blight had

destroyed approximately four billion trees.“I had pursued a career in wildlife management andI kept seeing references to the American chestnut treeand how important it had been to the economy and thehistory and culture of the eastern United States,” Laffinsaid.

Laffin said that in the past, American chestnut treeshave been used for telegraph poles, fences, furnitureand even hames for horses(two curved pieces of ironor wood that form or areattached to the collar ofa draft horse) because ofthe trees’ resistance torot. They are also bestknown at Christmas timefor producing chestnuts forroasting “on an open fire.”

Laffin said that the blightthat wiped out so many ofthe trees is a microscopic

spore and gets into anycracks in the bark of thetrees.

“The good news is thatwe may be on the vergeof bringing it back,” Laffinsaid.

Laffin explained aprocess of cross breedingthat crosses NativeAmerican chestnut trees

with hardier and blight-resistant Chinese chestnut trees.“Trees that show the best blight resistance are then

grown in orchards and, when they reach breeding age,they are bred again with another American chestnut andthe process is repeated in a process called ‘backcrossbreeding,’” Laffin explained.

Laffin said that hopefully the process will reintroducethe American chestnut tree to the prominence it oncehad.

American Chestnut TreeRevival Efforts Ongoing

Curt Laffi n of the American Chestnut ree Foundation showsa pair of hames that used to be made of American chestnut tree

wood because of its durability.

Burrs from American chestnut trees hold three nuts each, a tasty treat at Christmas when roasted.

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‘Good Samaritan’ Bill Becomes Law Grants immunity to those seeking medical assistance

for drug overdose victimssubmitted by the New Hampshire Senate

On Wednesday, July 8, a law was adopted that grants immunity from arrest or conviction for

individuals seeking medical assistance for drug overdose victims.“This law, referred to as the “good Samaritan law,” is important because it encourages individuals

present during an opioid or heroin overdose to call for life-saving medical assistance for overdosevictims, granting them immunity from arrest in these instances,” said Senator Sharon Carson(R-Londonderry).

“The intent of this law is to save the lives of overdose victims and this legislation takes another steptowards addressing the heroin and opioid crisis that has affected communities across the state,” Carsonadded.

“The legislative budget that was vetoed by Governor Hassan was another important step in addressingthis epidemic as it would have increased funding by 75 percent for treatment and prevention of drug andalcohol addiction. It is unfortunate that this funding will not reach our communities until a budget ispassed.”

“I hope the legislature will continue to bring forward long-term solutions to end this critical drugepidemic in our state,” concluded Carson.

Litcheld Girl Scouts Get aTaste for Greek Cooking

submitted by Alyce BlowThe Greek restaurant

Amphora’s in Derry helpedLitchfield Girl Scout Troop12345 earn its cookingbadge by walking themthrough their cookingprocess. Owner PeterTsoupelis gave the troopa private tour of the

restaurant. They learnedthat all of the meat theymake is fresh from a localfarm. Then the girls triedout a lot of different andamazing types of Greekfood they have to offer. Allthe girls from Troop 12345agree the pita bread wastheir favorite and it still is!Amphora is a rare placebecause the whole placemakes you feel like youare in Greece and the fooddoes too! They learneda lot about cooking andabout new and differentfoods.

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Litcheld Police LogWednesday, July 1: 12:45 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Medical emergency, Steven Way. 2:53 p.m. Paperworkserved, Liberty Way. 4:22 p.m. Paperwork Served, Robyn Avenue. 7:00 p.m. Road Hazard, Derry

Road. 9:06 p.m. Road hazard, Route 3A.Thursday, July 2: 7:06 a.m. Alarm activation, Louise Drive. 9:46 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, HeronDrive. 12:26 p.m. Paperwork served, Liberty Way. 4:36 p.m. Theft, Derry Road. 9:57 p.m. Suspiciousactivity, Woodhawk Way. 10:49 p.m. Motor vehicle repossession, Forest Lane.Friday, July 3: 10:52 a.m. Cory Day, 25, Nashua, was arrested for Possession of Drugs. 6:47 p.m.Motor vehicle complaint, Route 3A. 8:04 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Bear Run Drive.Saturday, July 4: 10:03 a.m. Paperwork served, Briarwood Lane. 7:49 p.m. Welfare check, Route 3A.10:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Route 3A.Sunday, July 5: 10:55 a.m. Alarm activation, Oak Drive. 11:23 a.m. Alarm activation, Talent Road.11:36 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Route 3A. 1:15 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Route 3A. 1:45 p.m.Road hazard, Route 3A. 7:06 p.m. Parking complaint, Windsor Drive. 10:05 p.m. Fireworks complaint,Shirley Way.Monday, July 6: 10:23 a.m. Paperwork served, Burgess Drive. 1:19 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint,Route 3A. 1:33 p.m. Burglary, Route 3A. 3:19 p.m. Suspicious person, Lance Avenue. 4:54 p.m.Burglary, Route 3A. 5:50 p.m. Keith Lavallee, 39, Manchester, was arrested for Domestic Simple Assault.10:07 p.m. Noise complaint, Brook Road.Tuesday, July 7: 9:54 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Derry Road. 10:05 a.m. Joseph Staph, 24, Litchfield,was arrested on a Bench Warrant issued by Nashua District Court. 1:25 p.m. Suspicious activity, CutlerRoad. 9:06 p.m. Identity theft, Pilgrim Drive.


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A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

BEYOND ACADEMICS

by Len LathropPresentation of Mary Academy is

taking the next step in its building“a legacy of excellence beyondacademics” strategic plan. PMAplans is to build a state-of-the-artgymnasium and arts center that willpositively affect each componentof the school’smission,allowing theschool toenhance itseducational,spiritual andextracurricularofferings whilestrengtheningPMA’s reputationas one of thefinest Catholicschools insouthern NewHampshire. AsPMA has grownand changed,the need for amodern gymnasium and arts centerhas become apparent to Principal Sr.Maria Rosa, as well as the Sisters ofthe Presentation of Mary who haverun the school for over 90 years.

This next phase follows theinstallation of a regulation-sizedartificial turf field in 2012, next to theschool, which is used on an almostdaily basis for PMA sport teamsand many community-based sportprograms.

The new center, which features a36,000-square-foot gymnasium witha high school-sized divisible court,will allow multiple simultaneoussports practices and gym classes,and offer bleacher seating for 300.The current gym dates back to 1928and with a low ceiling only allowsfor a 9.5 foot rim height, it also hassupporting columns in the p layingcourt. Locker rooms are part of the

plan as well as concession standsand bathrooms that will also servicethe outside turf playing field. PMAoffers the co-curricular sports of crosscountry, soccer, lacrosse, basketball(boys and girls), softball, and cheer.

The new center will provide 1,400seats for stage productions. TheAlumni Hall, the largest meetingarea in the building, has only aseating capacity of 180; neither thecurrent gym nor Alumni Hall canhandle a gathering of the wholestudent population. The projectedsize of PMA’s student populationfor September 2015-16 school yearwill be more than 500. With theexpanded capacity, the entire studentpopulation and parents will be ableto gather together in one space at onetime.

New multipurpose rooms willbe created from closing the outsidebalcony spaces where the newgymnasium attaches to the existingbuilding, and an elevator will go fromthe new gym floor level assessiblefrom the new lobby entrance levelto the existing fourth floor of the1928 building. The new facility willalso allow for hands-on training andcommunity events involving music,dance and theater.

In addition to the students’benefits, the new facility will provideadditional benefits in terms ofincreased enrollment, retention ofcurrent students and increased rentalopportunities. PMA will be glad toopen its doors to the local communityas it will be able to host variousperforming arts and athletic events

as well as other school activities forboth the elementary and high schoollevels.

Two additional parking lots willincrease the parking availabilityfrom 85 to 300 spaces. As part ofthe overall plan, a new roadwaythat will enhance traffic flow andon-campus safety will be added infront of a new pickup area from thenew buildings. Architectural featuresinclude a functional grand entranceand a lobby with natural lighting andhandicapped access to both the newand existing buildings.

The timetable for this project startswith a kickoff of the capital campaignin August, groundbreaking will occurin spring of 2016, and the p roject willbe completed in 2017. The overallprice tag of this new gymnasium

and arts scenter is $8.5 million. Asthe expansion project that has beendiscussed for many years, Sister MariaRosa, the principal, has worked withcommunity members by forming abuilding committee who have workedon the design, continuing to adjustto community needs, and reviewedthe cost of this project for over 18months. On that committee chairedby Dan Lamb, were Robert Bellavia,Robert Clegg, Leo Dumont, Al Getler,Steven Gaudreau, Len Lathrop, JohnMoynihan, Jay Shattuck and JeffThompson. The project has beendesigned by Dennis Myers, P.A. ofManchester; a professional architectis slated to be constructed by Bonnet,

Page and Stone, of Laconia, N.H.Sr. Maria Rosa stressed that

this new facility, in conjunctionwith the regulation-sized athleticturf field built in 2012, will bringan expanded athletic and artsenvironment to school. This$8.5 million investment in their

strategic planfor growthduring tougheconomictimes indicatesthat PMA ispositionedand “we planto build uponour legacy ofexcellencebeyondacademics.”Sister shareda quote fromthe notededucator PeterBarrett: “Thesetting we create

for our young people must reflect theesteem in which we hold them.”

“Our new gymnasium and artscenter will offer clear evidence ofour commitment to our greatestasset,” said Sister Maria.

On Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. in theAlumni Hall, Presentation of MaryAcademy will formally launchits capital campaign for theconstruction of the new gymnasiumand arts center with a celebration.The public is invited to attend andlearn more about the vision.

Diana LaMothe, the capitalcampaign chair, asks that peoplewanting to attend RSVP [email protected] orvisit the school’s web sitewww.pmaschool.org.

Cheerleaders will have the ceiling height for stunts in the new facility.

When it became hard to describe the current PMA gym, two alumni cameby to provide some perspective. DJ LaMothe and Joey Perry will be juniors at Alvirne High School. DJ is 6’3” and Joey is almost that tall. Tey stood by

one of the four columns in the middle of the court. Te ceiling height over the9.5-foot rim doesn’t allow for a

complete backboard and don’t trya long shot with any arc on it.

When on the bench, the boys’ feetare on the court as well as part ofthe bench (really a church pew).

Artist rendering of how new gym will attach to the main building.

Artist rendering of the proposed lobby, which will also serve as an art gallery.

PMA’s First Step was a Great Success...

Artificial turf field was completed in 2012. Various sports have been enjoyed since.

At Presentation of Mary Academy,the Next Big Step of a Long Awaited Dream is Just Beginning


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Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush Tells VFW Crowd he would Restore Military

by Doug RobinsonSpeaking to a standing-room-only crowd

at Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791,Republican Presidential Candidate Jeb Bushoffered those in attendance a look into hisvision for the future should he be electedpresident of the United States.

Media coverage at the town hall-stylemeeting on Bockes Road included the majortelevision networks as well as reporters andphotographers from the Associated Press,

Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and the NewYork Times.

The event was hosted by the NHVeterans of Foreign Wars. Past VFW StateCommander Mark McCabe commented thatthe VFW was pleased to host this importantevent and appreciated the visit from the pastgovernor of Florida.

Gov. Bush’s message to the Americanpeople was a message of “optimism,” of apresident who “would face the issues,” andof a president who would bring “purposeand meaning” to the office of President ofthe United States.

“I intend to share the love and the joy ofthis great country.”

“I am running to win,” stated Gov. Bush.“Our leadership matters in the world, andI intend to restore an American presencewhich will make a better America. I willrestore the military. After the present cuts

occur, our military will be at the same levelas World War II. Our veterans need ourrespect.”

Gov. Bush continued, “Defending ourhomeland is the first job of the president.”

During the town hall meeting, audiencemembers were invited to ask any question directly to Gov.Bush. Questions from the audience centered on the U.S.military presence in Iran, education, America’s reputation asa world leader, environment, and proposed pipeline throughsouthern New Hampshire, the Mexican Border concerns,and affordable housing. These topics were foremost on theminds of those who attended.

When asked “what will you (do) in your first four monthsof office?” Gov. Bush explained that he would “ focus onregulatory agenda” - getting rid or undoing measures whichhave proven a waste of time by previous administrations,“restore our relations with other world leaders, and interactwith those who do not agree with (us).”

Past VFW State Commander Mark McCabe (left) and current VFW State CommanderLewis A. Chipola, LC, USA (Ret.) welcome Gov. Bush to Hudson’s VFW Memorial Post

o the delight of the crowd, Gov. Bush demonstrated his personal side by adding a lot of wit and jocularity to his two-hour talk at the VFW in Hudson.

Army veteran Barry Devine, Goffstown, listens intently to the question posed of Gov. Bush as to howthe governor would handle America’s issues with Iran.

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Eagles Nest Subdivision has Neighbors Upset

by Doug RobinsonMany of those who live

on Gibson and Hawkviewroads and the surroundingstreets of Hudson haveenjoyed their peace andquiet, along with thatspecial quality of lifeoffered in southern NewHampshire, especiallyHudson.

However, with thealmost accepted planningboard approval of ahousing development of67 (or possibly more) tobe built directly in theirbackyards, those who livein the community turnedout in force at the July 14Town of Hudson Board ofSelectmen’s meeting.

Speaker after speaker

approached the board to express and discuss theirdispleasure with the decisions of the planning board.Selectman Ted Luszey stated that the BOS did not

have the authority to tell the planning board what todo. Chairman Richard Maddox stated that the BOShas authority of town roads and the roads in question,specifically Hawkview and Gibson, came under theirpurview.

First to speak was resident Christine Caprio. Safety,traffic, quality of life, and road width were concernsexpressed by many of the residents there. “The trafficstudy did not take into account (feeder) roads,” she said.“(Gibson and Hawkview) are very narrow and not veryable to accommodate the traffic.”

Hudson Town Engineer Elvis Dhima validated Caprio’sstatements by commenting that he was asked by theplanning board to research the road width and he foundthat the roads were very narrow, especially when twolarge trucks, such as school buses, occupied the roadtogether.

Dhima performed a simulation on the corner of Gibson

and Hawkeye with one of Hudson’s smaller fire trucks.The demonstration illustrated that the fire truck, whilenegotiating the corner, performed the exercise with a slimmargin of error.

Dhima’s memo of July 14 states, “I was asked toevaluate and make recommendations on Gibson Road.

Currently, the width of Gibson Roadvaries from 18 feet to 21 feet betweenHawkview and McCann Road. The townowns roadway easements on both sides of

Gibson Road and Hawkview and McCann Road, which

can be used for future roadway widening.”He further states, “ Based on field observation,concerns for the winter months, no available streetlighting, and a challenging existing layout of the road,my recommendation to the Planning Board is to makethe widening of Gibson Road between Hawkview andMcCann Road at 21 feet. I believe this improvement willincrease the safety of the existing and future residents andcommuters.”

Further discussion with the residents centered on thesafety of their children and of themselves. Vehicle speed,excessive commuter traffic, the creation of a ‘cut-through’and trucks were discussed.

Resident Frank Caprio asked if there was a way to maketheir roads “less appealing.” He requested stop signs,speed bumps, and a sidewalk on Hawkview.

Selectman Marilyn McGrath stated that the concerns ofthe residents could be handled by the developer via theplanning board process. “I know they (developer) come inand try to maximize the lots. This does not mean they canor should. The widening of the road and the installation

of one sidewalk is something that could be done by thedeveloper. That would alleviate the (residents’) concerns.

Selectman Roger Coutu stated, “This is an awfully hugedevelopment for a small neighborhood. My heart goesout to them and their community. There are 12 houseson Hawkview and they are getting this (development)

jammed down their throat.”The Hudson Board of Selectmen was unanimous

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Heroin is derived fromopium. Hudson Policecomment that much of theheroin sold today comesfrom Russia.

Heroin is not sold inpure form. Those who sellheroin lace the productwith other products toincrease the yield toreceive greater profits. Themain product added isFentanyl. Fentanyl is thedrug which creates the“high” that users of heroinexperience.

Now, here is theproblem. Heroin does

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Today, heroin has a new monster batch of death drug. Theheroin is called “krokodil” heroin. It is also known as the flesh-eating, zombie drug.

CNN recently ran a story about “krokodil” heroin. The drug isa “cheap knock-off” states CNN “and gaining in popularity acrossthe country.” Manchester has already had one case reported ofthis drug’s use.

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