Tuesday was a special election to elect a District 1 Executive Councilor that arose due to the death of Ray Burton. Forty-eight people showed up to vote. At the end of the day the count was: Democrat Cryans 16 votes, Republican Boothby 11 votes, Republican Kenney 17 votes, Republican Aldrich 3 votes, and a write in vote for Mark Hounsel. After the final count for the entire District 1, it appears that the two contenders for Ray Burton’s District 1 seat on the Governor’s Council will be Democrat Mike Crayons and Republican Joseph Kenney. The vote will be March 11 the same day as Town Meeting and the elections for town officers. Don’t forget to vote!
Because the selectmen had to be at the polls last Tuesday, they held their regular weekly meeting that day instead of Wednesday. Most of the meeting concerned the planning board and the selectmen. To read the totality of the problem that was discussed go to www.albanynh.org. This Wednesday, January 29, the selectmen’s meeting will start at 3:45 pm.
Waldorf School: Today from 10 am to noon it’s Mini Morning Open House. Join the early childhood teachers for a morning in their nurturing nursery and kindergarten classes. Remember every Tuesday at 8 am it’s Walk Through the Grades time. Observe grades 2-8 during their morning lessons.
Gibson Center: Wednesday, after lunch, Gardner Perry will present Spiritually Integrated Self Care, a discussion on how people can utilize their own spiritual practices/religious beliefs/ philosophy of life, to enhance their own self care. Friday is the Chinese New Year. Welcome in the year of the Horse with a special meal at 11:30 am.
Library: At 10:15 am on Monday the AM Book Group will meet and focus on Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog by Lisa Scottoline. At 6 pm that day Mountain Storytellers will meet. On Tuesday at 6 pm Patricia Jacobson will discuss her book, Pathways to Success. All are welcome. Thursday at 3:30 pm Next Gen meet and at 6 pm that day there’s another free workshop for those who need help to use their electronic devises.
UNH Cooperative: 4-H Leaders are needed. Interested in getting involved with local youth? Volunteer leaders are needed to start new clubs in the county. 4-H clubs have all kinds of activities: sewing/fashion revue, science and technology groups, gardening, shooting sports, baking, robotics just to name a few. If you have a special interest or talent, share it with our youth. for more information call Amanda Royce at 447-3834. Join a tour of an ongoing timber harvest on Town of Wolfeboro conservation property. Learn about well planned timber harvesting and why it is done. The date is February 1 from 9 to noon. Call Wendy Scribner with any questions at 447-3834.
Happy belated birthday to Cindy Barnicoat Carboni. Hope you had a great day!
How great is this! Babies born to Albany families! Congratulations to Samantha Hafford and Christopher Bellen on the birth of their son Kasper Leigh Paul Bellen on December 27. Welcome to Albany Kasper! Congratulations to grandpa and grandma Bill and Elissa Smith on the birth of Alessa Kai-Tala Smith born to Autumn Anne Bellen and Isaac Dwight Smith on December 21.
Baby it’s cold outside! Nonetheless, if you dress well there’s plenty to do even in the cold. Have a great week!