January 8, 2016

The two remaining selectmen met on Wednesday. One of the first issues they dealt with was the open seat left by Jack Rose’s departure from the state. After some consideration Selectman Kelly Robitaille and Selectman Cathy Ryan voted to have Rob Nadler fill in until the March meeting when there would be a formal election to fill out the one year left on Jack’s seat. Rob will take office next week once he’s been sworn in. Kathy Vizard reported that the town has been approved for a grant to install a surveillance system in town hall. She also told the selectmen that a representative from the Bank of New Hampshire was in to set up the new on-line banking system. There was some discussion regarding the dedication of the annual report. Cathy suggested Richard Wales name. Kelly noted that he was uncomfortable using the dedication for a person as that would invariably leave someone out. No decision was made. Kelly reported that he would be meeting with Bill Edwards from Valley Vision regarding the taping of meetings. He has already been in contact with a firm out of Maine called Town Hall Stream who is already taping meetings in some NH towns. There is a monthly charge for the service. Likely there would also be a charge for such services from Valley Vision as well. At a recent Cemetery Trustee meeting the problem of the misprint at the Pasaconaway Cemetery came up. The correction to the stone will be done shortly. Lee Grant brought attention to the problem at the chapel and asked that Brian Taylor be consulted regarding the necessary fix. The selectmen noted that though they were trying to keep expenses down, they would indeed look into the problem.

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on January 19 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for additions and corrections to the list. No party affiliation changes can be made at this time.

Gibson Center: Monday and Thursday are Fun Days starting at 12:30 p.m. There is no lunch at the Center Tuesday. Join friends at the Red Parker Pub instead or get Meals on Wheels. Join friends for Bridge, Cribbage, Scrabble or some other board games after lunch on Wednesday or join the support group, “Care for the Caregiver”. On Friday, a group from the Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association will meet with Gibson Center members after lunch. Bring your own supplies. The MWV Arts people will supply the still life or photo as well as peer instruction.

Library: On Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. it’s Story Time for Twos and at 6 p.m. AARP will hold a “We Need to Talk” session. Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. it’s Story Time for Wee Ones with Tara and at 4:30 p.m. there’s Robotics. Thursday at 10:30 a.m. it’s Story Time for Threes and Fours and at 11 a.m. there’s Yoga for Kids.

UNH Extension: Youths five and up are invited to join the 4-H Canning Club to learn the basics of safe food preservation. The next meeting is Saturday, January 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tamworth Library For more information email Kelly Owen at jamrabbitry@yahoo.com.

Albany has said good-bye to the Roses. Jack and Camille left the valley on Tuesday for their new home in Georgia.

For those who haven’t seen Steve Knox recently, don’t be surprised if your first reaction upon seeing him reminds you of Santa Claus. It did me. Perhaps he can take over for Jack next year at the Albany Christmas Party.