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Nottingham Community Newsletter
Nottingham NH 03290 NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY
NEWSLETTER
Volume 19, Issue 6 November / December 2017
David Turcotte ● Broker/Owner
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Nottingham School
Submitted by Michele Zeblisky
2018-2019 Nottingham School Kindergarten (and New First Grade Students) Registration
If your child will be five years old by September 30, 2018, and you would like him or her to attend Nottingham School Kindergarten, please call the school office at 679-5632, ext. 23. Nottingham children turning six years old by September 30, 2018, are required by law to enter school near the end of August 2018, for first grade enrollment.
If your child will be attending Nottingham Kindergarten or first grade (new students only) next school year, please call the school office at 679-5632, ext. 23. From the information you provide to us, preliminary registration packets for entry into kindergarten or first grade for the 2018-2019 school year will be mailed to you by December 21, 2017.
The 2018-2019 Kindergarten Parent Information Night is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2018 (snow date: Thursday, January 18, 2017) from 6 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Ten Things You May Not Know About the Town Website Submitted by Dawn Calley-Murdough https://www.nottingham-nh.gov/
We often see questions on Facebook related to town departments and committees. You can get answers to most of your questions by first visiting the town website. If you don‘t have it bookmarked in your browser, simply Google ―Town of Nottingham.‖
Here are ten things you may not have realized you can access through the town website:
1. Online vehicle registration renewal: Fill out
the form online, and your registration form and decals will be sent to you in the mail
2. Online tax cards and maps, where you can
review and print your own property data
3. An online tax kiosk, where you can search
for tax bills
4. Meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes of
boards and committees
5. Hours of operation for town departments
6. Town policies and ordinances
7. Instructions for obtaining absentee ballots
8. The town‘s master plan
9. Copies of the town newsletter
10. News and announcements, such as changes in
department office hours
Of course, all this information is still available by calling or visiting the appropriate department at the town office during regular business hours.
Nottingham Newsletter Volunteers Submitted by Jen Bachhuber and Laurie Legard
The Nottingham Newsletter is accomplished by volunteers who are Nottingham residents. Various jobs include email reminders, reviewing and compiling articles received electronically, editing news articles, preparing mailing documents, counting printed newsletters, organizing them for mailing, and hauling boxes of newsletters to the Post Office and a few spots around town.
If you have an interest in helping with the Nottingham Newsletter please send your contact information to [email protected].
Nottingham Community Newsletter
Jen Bachhuber • Carrie Bounds • Kathy Cinfo
Lynn Dow • Irma Hale • Margaret Joyce
Laurie Legard • Kay Kyle • Amy Mueller-Campbell
The Nottingham Community Newsletter is a community
service and is published bi-monthly and mailed to every
Nottingham resident. The deadline for submitting ads and
articles for the January/February newsletter is January 5.
News articles should be submitted via e-mail to
Advertising size is 3.5 inches by 2 inches. Ads are $20 for
Nottingham residents and $35 for nonresidents. E-mail ads
(jpg format) to [email protected].
The newsletter is underwritten in part by North River
Printing of Nottingham.
The publication of this newsletter is a public service for
informational purposes only. The Board of Selectmen is not
responsible for, nor do they endorse any articles or opinions stated
in this publication. ~ Submitted by the Board of Selectmen
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Specializing in
Nottingham Fire Department Submitted by Heidi Carlson
Blood Drive The next Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Fire Rescue Department will be held on Monday, November 13 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Nottingham Community Center. Mark your calendar and help give the gift of life!
Christmas Tree Sale The Fire Rescue Association will sponsor the Annual Tree Sale on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire house, 235 Stage Road. We will also participate in the Annual Holiday Parade scheduled for the same day.
Santa Ride Around In keeping with annual tradition, the Nottingham Fire Rescue Department will escort Santa on a ride through Nottingham on Saturday, December 16, 2017. We expect Santa mid-afternoon, and we will escort him on his annual ride to wave hello to our community. We will escort him with lights and sirens, so listen for the noise to know he is approaching your neighborhood! (Our assistance to Santa can be delayed by emergencies, so please be patient.) In case of inclement weather, we will host Santa on Sunday, December 17.
Nottingham Food Pantry Submitted by Chelli Tennis
The Wish Upon A Star Program will be posted in the two post offices in mid-November. Please come and take a gift tag for a child or an elderly person then purchase the gift and return it unwrapped to the post office in a bag with the tag on it. If you
would also like to add wrapping paper to your gift it is much appreciated. If you have questions, please call Chelli at 679-5209. All gifts are for Nottingham children and elderly only. Thank you for your help!
We are located in the Town Municipal Building. Our pantry services only Nottingham Residents. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 209, Nottingham. We distribute on the third Thursday of each month. New clients by appointment, please. Call 679-5209 (all calls are confidential).
Nottingham Community Church, Unitarian-Universalist Submitted by Karyl Martin
We are a welcoming community to people of all faiths and creeds. We offer weekly services on Sundays at 10 a.m. at our historic church building located at 106 Church Street. Our new pastor, Reverend Craig Werth, is a graduate of the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine and a gifted songwriter and musician. Young musicians ages 14-20 are welcome to participate in the new Youth Open Mic Night on the first Saturday of every month from 6-9 p.m. 7. Please see our website at www.nottinghamuu.com or join our Facebook group for more information or visit us for a Sunday service.
Nottingham Memories in His Own Words Submitted by Rhoda Capron
The Nottingham Historical Society is sponsoring a talk by Bill McGowan on Tuesday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at the Old Nottingham Town Hall. Bill grew up in Nottingham during the 1950s and will share his memories of what small town life was like back then. It promises to be an entertaining evening, and everyone is invited to attend this free program. The Historical Society is collecting old stories and memories about Nottingham. If you have some to share, send them to [email protected], or PO Box 241, Nottingham, NH 03290, or contact us at 942-8539.
Blaisdell Memorial Library Submitted by Cara Marsh
Greetings from the Blaisdell Memorial Library! We have lots of news and events to share with the community. Please visit our website and Facebook page for the most current information. Please visit our website or call the library to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will begin Friday, November 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Nottingham residents. The sale will run through Friday, November 10, 2017. All proceeds will go toward supporting the library. Book donations will be accepted starting Tuesday, October 31 during library business hours.
The library will be closed:
Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday
Sunday, December 24 for Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 31 for New Year‘s Eve
Programs for Children:
Thursdays 3-4 p.m. – LEGO Club – K-Gr.3 –Call the library to register.
Story Times – Call the library to register.
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – Baby Story Hour
Wednesdays 10 a.m. – Toddler Story Hour
Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Story Hour (ages 4-6)
Thursdays 10 a.m. – Preschool Story Hour (ages 3-5)
Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.-noon – Drop-In LEGO Free Build
Wednesday, November 8, 3-4:30 p.m. – Egg Carton Craft
Tuesday, November 14, 3-4:30 p.m. – Drop-In Holiday Craft
Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m. – Star Wars BINGO & Activities
Tuesday, December 12, 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Drop-In Holiday Craft
Thursday, December 28, 2:00 p.m. – Christmas Vacation Movie Matinee
Programs for Adults:
Wednesday, November 1, 7 p.m. – Evening Book Group at Northwood: The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 p.m. – Eating for a Healthy Gut – presentation by Erin Holt, nutritionist
Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m. – In Defense of Food – Documentary film screening
Thursday, November 16, 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Group: Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig
Wednesday, December 6, 7 p.m. – Evening Book Group: TBD – Meet in Nottingham
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New Hope Church Submitted by Chelli Tennis
We welcome you to come and join us at 10 a.m. for Sunday morning services (prayer at 9 a.m.) at 34 Raymond Road (Route. 156) in Nottingham.
Upcoming Events:
Kidz Klub Day: Wednesdays Dates: November 1-December 13 Place: Nottingham Elementary School in the Library Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Our Thanksgiving Meal is open to the Community Date: Saturday, November 18 Place: New Hope Church Time: 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, please call. If you are not able to make it but would like a meal delivered, call Pastor Ted at 285-3533.
Speaker Mitch Forman from Chosen People Ministries will be with us on the Jewish Holiday Day of Atonement Date: Sunday, November 12 Time: 10 a.m. at the church
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Date: Sunday, December 24 Time: 7 p.m. at the church
Other opportunities to get connected include:
Grammies Praying for Grandchildren (Moms in Prayer International): Monday nights at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nursing Home Ministry: For information, call Joe at 942-5833.
Women‘s Bible Study: On Wednesday nights. Call Donna at 734-4646 for more information.
Wednesday Nights Men‘s Bible Study: For information call Pastor Ted at 285-3533.
Men‘s Breakfast at the Church: On the third Saturday of the month at 8 a.m.
Praying for our wayward children: On the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Prison Ministry: On the fourth Saturdays of the month. For more information call Pastor Ted.
Nottingham Recreation Department Submitted by Samantha Beaudoin
Programs
Martial Arts: Interested in learning Martial Arts? Join Brendan Behr on Monday and Wednesday nights in the Community Center Gym. Classes start at 5:30 p.m. for the beginner class with the intermediate class starting afterward. The programs are for ages five through adult. Plans for a Ladies‘ Night Kickboxing and Self-Defense class date is forthcoming. Contact the Nottingham Recreation Office or Brendan for more information: [email protected]
Line Dancing: Monday night classes are at 6 p.m., for beginners and 7 p.m. for intermediate class. Costs for classes are $7 (drop-in) or two-hour classes are $8 (drop-n). Classes are held at the Old Town Hall.
Toddler Gym: Every Monday (except federal holidays), we host an open gym for toddlers ages 0-6 in the Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $2 per child. The yearly schedule follows the Nottingham School calendar so please check with the Recreation Department to see if Toddler Gym is offered during vacation weeks. Register your children online or in Toddler Gym.
Senior 55+ Luncheon: Senior Luncheons are held once a month at the Community Center. The next potluck luncheons will be held November 15, 2017, and December 20, 2017. The December 20 luncheon will be a Yankee swap. If you are not on our senior mailing list and you would like to be added, please let Kortney or Sam know so we can get you on the list.
Ready Rides: Ready Rides is a volunteer driver and rider program that is specifically designed to help residents in rural towns get to their medical appointments. This service is available to Nottingham residents who are 55 or older or for those who are
disabled. Call 603-244-8719 to become a rider or a driver. Ready Rides is in need of two board members from Nottingham. Please consider volunteering your time to this needed organization. Meetings are once a month in Northwood.
Senior 55+ Yoga: Missi D'Arcy from Symmetry Yoga will be doing a 60-minute stretching and yoga class for seniors on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This class will be held at the Old Town Hall and be going through the fall. We ask that if you have your own yoga mat and a towel to bring that would be great but it is not required. Register in the office or online.
Zumba Class: We are excited to introduce Zumba to Nottingham this year. We thank everyone who completed the survey for us to decide what days and times work best.
Upcoming Events
Holiday Craft Fair: November 18, 2017
December 2, 2017: Holiday Parade and PTA Children‘s Craft Workshop
Nottingham Earth Day: This year we are shaking things up and moving our annual Nottingham Day celebration to May 12, 2018. We have noticed a very large dip in attendance and vendor participation over the last three years and we want to see this event grow, especially with the 300-year anniversary right around the corner.
This town has a true passion for agriculture, nature, fishing, hunting, farming, and more. So we want to change it up to an Earth Day theme and really help shine those members of our community that participate in these aspects.
The event will be held at Nottingham School on May 12 with our Annual Fishing Derby to kick off the day at the Community Center.
We will be having vendors, music, performances, demos, food, drinks, a 5K, and so much more! We are looking for sponsors and vendors who are in capacities of agriculture, nature, fishing, hunting, farming, environmentally friendly companies, organics, etc. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor for this event, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected], or call the office and ask for Kortney or Sam at 603-679-3435.
Pawtuckaway Piecers Quilt Guild Submitted by Karen Delisle
Pawtuckaway Piecers Quilt Guild is a small guild, with a cap of 35 members. We meet at the Community Center on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the ‗kitchen‘ room. We have room for new members, with all levels of ability welcomed. Since the last newsletter, we have welcomed two new members! Our membership is not limited to Nottingham residents.
Our meeting dates are November 13 and December 11. Please drop in and check us out, there is no fee or limit on visits for visitors.
Our November Retreat to Kennebunkport, Maine, to the Franciscan House, is full. We are all looking forward to a great time and lots of quilting.
Pawtuckaway Piecers may be at the Nottingham Craft Fair on November 18. We will be selling raffle tickets for a quilt. You do not have to be present to win. Look for us and buy a chance for $1 or six chances for $5. Stop by to say hello and find out more about our guild.
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Planning Board News and Activities Submitted by Susan P. Mooney
Of significance for Nottingham‘s future was the Public Hearing held on September 27 in order to decide whether to revoke a plan for Map 3, Lot 10, on Old Turnpike Road (NH Route 4), previously approved on November 16, 2005, and filed with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds as Plan D-33445, Book 4626, Page 1507. The Town of Nottingham now holds the deed for Map 3, Lot 10. The Board considered revoking the Plan for failure of compliance with conditions of approval. Several residents were in attendance and urged the Board to revoke the plan. After the hearing was closed, Board members unanimously voted for revocation of the previously approved plan.
A public hearing on a proposed fee structure for impact fees was held on October 25. Please refer to the Planning Board website page for more information. The Board has decided on a new recommended fee schedule for Recreation as well as adjusted fees for School and Fire.
The Transportation Sub-Committee met in September to continue the discussion of several ways to improve safety for all allowed types of conveyance on our roads. Some of these items include adjusting the white travel lane lines to allow more space for walkers and bicyclists; reviewing intersections to improve visibility;
posting signage for usual recreational bicycle routes; and connecting the school to the town center for pedestrian traffic.
Other discussion points are to attach small signs on the street sign if a particular road is a designated scenic road. Residents may not realize that they live along one of these special roads. Local communities may designate certain roadways as scenic in accordance with RSA 231:157 in order to maintain their scenic quality. Nottingham adopted eight (8) roads or road segments as scenic from 1973 to 1978 under this program. Wholly or in part, Nottingham‘s scenic roads are Poor Farm, Ledge Farm, Stevens Hill, Gile, Mitchell, Kennard, Case, and Priest.
Two other issues are the spread of invasive plant species along the roads and suggested practices for the public works department in order to minimize negative impacts on watersheds and wildlife.
In August the Board entertained and approved an application for a lot line adjustment between two properties on Smoke Street. Also heard was an application for a three-lot subdivision off Raymond Road and Shore Drive. Several abutters attended and spoke during the hearing. The case was approved by a majority of the Board with eight conditions.
At the single meeting held in September, at the request of the Planning Board of Barrington, a public hearing was held to hear an application that impacts only that part of the parcel which extends into Barrington. The Barrington Board had conditionally approved the application with one of the conditions being that it goes before Nottingham for approval. The Nottingham Board was pleased to hear the case, and the application was approved.
The Planning Board is seeking Alternates. If you are interested, please contact JoAnna Arendarczyk, Land Use Clerk, at 679-9597, ext. 1, or attend an upcoming meeting. At each meeting, time is reserved for public
comment and questions, outside of specific cases being heard. The Board meets the second and fourth (as needed) Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Office Complex. Meetings are televised on the local access channel, and the public is always welcome to attend.
Conservation Commission News and Events Submitted by Susan P. Mooney
The Commission and volunteers wrapped up another water quality testing season, sampling river water from The North and Little Rivers every two weeks throughout the summer. Data for the Lamprey River Watershed for this year will be posted at https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/vrap/. Data from participating watershed groups for previous years are available on this site.
Three conservation easement (CE) projects are nearing completion. The Commission has received draft CE deeds to review, and these have been submitted to the Select Board‘s office for town review as well. Details on these potential easements were provided in the previous Newsletter. A public hearing will be held by the Commission during a Select Board meeting in order to provide information to the public on these easements. After the public hearing is closed, the Board will then vote on whether or not to release monies from the Conservation Fund as recommended by the Commission.
Ongoing is a trails initiative to encourage public passive public recreation on town-owned properties and other properties with conservation easements that allow public access. So far, Commission members and volunteers from the community have walked in Mulligan Forest, the Merriam-Daggett, Tasker, and the recycling center parcels to determine how to improve existing trails, build new trails, construct parking areas for some, and provide trailhead information at kiosks. Several properties abut and extend greenway linkage through protected areas in Nottingham. Members and volunteers will discuss what improvements are practical for the near future in anticipation of grant funding for this initiative.
Turtle crossing signs have been flipped down for the season. Thank you all for preserving this very ancient lineage of reptile, older even than the dinosaurs. Several species of turtle such as the Blandings and Spotted are inhabitants of Nottingham and are often seen crossing roads in the spring to lay eggs and in the late summer as they return to their wintering spots.
In November and December, Commission members and volunteers will be monitoring properties in Nottingham that have town-owned CE deeds or deed restrictions on regular property deeds. This is an annual task required to ensure that recent activities on these parcels are in compliance with the documents. Properties to be monitored are Kimball Family Forest (Freeman Hall), Terninko (Case Road), Friend Family (Raymond Road), Mendums Landing Association (NH Route 4), and 19 parcels with deed restrictions in the Highlands development (Freeman Hall).
An apology to our readers is necessary. The Dark Skies presentation that was previously shown to the Commission and then rescheduled for mid-August for the Planning Board would have already occurred when you received your last issue of the Newsletter. As it happened, there was an unexpected cancellation of the program. We are hoping that the presentation for the Planning Board will be rescheduled for later this fall moving forward with a Master Plan Action Item for permitting outdoor lighting to preserve Nottingham‘s dark sky environment. In the meantime, information about night sky pollution and practical ways to reduce it has been posted on the Commission‘s web page at https://www.nottingham-nh.gov/conservation-commission/pages/light-pollution.
The Commission conducts four road cleanups every year and just completed the third one for 2017. We often collect as many as 20 bags of trash on Raymond Road and Stage Road each time, primarily aluminum cans, other beverage containers, cigarette boxes, and fast food packaging. Please help us ―Keep Nottingham Beautiful – Every Litter Bit Hurts‖ by never tossing trash out the window of your car and by picking up litter along the road where you live. Thank you!