Town Meeting has come and gone and the voting is over. Albany voters came out in full force. There were over 200 votes cast. The results of the special election for District 1 Executive Council were Mike Cryans 109 to 105 for Joe Kenney. Results for town government are: Selectman (3 years) is Jack Rose, Selectman (1 year) is Rob Nadler, Moderator (2 years) is Ed Alkalay, Trustee of the Trust Funds (3 years) is Richard VanDyne, Cemetery Trustee (3 years) is Kelly Robitaille, Supervisor of the Checklist (6 years) is June Johnson, and Supervisor of the Checklist (2 years) is Lisa Robitaille. School Board results are: School Board Member (3 years) is Joe Ferris, School Board Member (1 year) is Sara Knox, Moderator (1 year) is Ed Alkalay, Treasurer and Clerk (1 year each) is Kim Guptill. Both amendments to the zoning ordinances passed. The school board meeting started a little past seven in the evening. All articles on their warrant passed making it a short meeting. The municipal budget however did not go as smoothly, but in the end the only changes were to add $10,000 to the Highway and Street budget and to reduce the money going to the Conway Area Humane Society by $500. Thus the budget for 2014 is $667,232. You may view the entire meeting on Valley Vision and see what went on.
Since Wednesday was snowy and two of the selectmen were out of area, there was no meeting.
Gibson Center: Call 356-3231 to set up an appointment for tax help with an AARP representative. The St. Patrick’s Day meal at the Center will be Monday through Wednesday. Wear green. There will be Bingo on March 20 and to play you must bring a can as a donation to the Feinstein Challenge.
Library: Monday at 10:15am the AM Book Group will discuss “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker”. At 10:30am there is a “Learn to Play, Play to Learn” workshop. At 6:30 pm “Gardening Workshop #1 “Be Seed Wise” begins. On Tuesday at 6:30pm Rick Davidson will talk about Mt. Lions. Wednesday at 3:30pm register for “Edible Book Fest and bring in your creation. At 6:30pm join the group to learn to love your digital camera. Also Thursday, March 20 at 7pm there will be a presentation “White Mountain Art & History: A Tour of the Notches” at the Weather Discovery Center presented by Bob Cottrell.
UNH Extension:The gardening series continues at Jackson Library with basic organic practices for everyday gardeners on March 19. On April 15 people across New Hampshire will wear purple to honor of our military youth for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as it is a combination of all their colors. Take pictures of a group wearing the colors and send it to UNH at ce.myfp@unh.edu to share with other military families.
Richard VanDyne says it’s spring in Albany. Time for the birdhouse contest. Win the $50 prize by building a birdhouse that will be featured at Albany’s property along the Kanc and Swift River. You can find information regarding the regulations for the birdhouse at the library including how to build the house, its size, and nesting location. The house must be completed and brought to Town Hall by April 1 and the judging will take place on April 15.
Congratulations to Sandy Stowell on becoming a great-grandmother. Her granddaughter Britney Sherlin, (Lisa’ daughter) gave birth March 11 to a 5 pound 11 ounce, 18 1/2 inch baby girl named Serenity Jade.
Bernadine Debois participated in her group’s bowling contest. Although she did not come out on top, she had a good showing. Congratulations!
If we believe the calendar (and Richard VanDyne) it’s almost springtime. So, put on your long johns and wear your boots and go out and enjoy the weather. Have a great week!