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The Spirit of Giving Alive in Hudson

Guinness, who is a therapy dog for Paws for Pets.

Everything went so smoothly, I cant thank the Hudson Police and our volunteers enough. These
people become your children, even though we know them by a number. You get excited for them to have
a wonderful Christmas. This is what it is all about, said Lajoie.

Staff photos by Laurie Jasper

by Laurie Jasper
The spirit of giving is alive
and well in Hudson, N.H.,
thanks to the many volunteers
who work all year round to
ensure those less fortunate in
our community receive food
and gifts during the holiday
season. St. John XXIII Parish
Food Pantry, formerly known
as Hudson St. Vincent de
Paul Society Food Pantry, was
established over 20 years
ago as a non-profit assistance
program for residents of
Hudson. Pauline Boisvert,
director of the food pantry,
leads the all-volunteer staff
with her endless amount of
energy, organization and
commitment.
For the Christmas season,
families in need apply to the
St. John XXIII Parish Food
Pantry for food and gifts. We
see families struggling that
dont have any extra money,
single parents, and senior
citizens. We distribute food
baskets and gifts so they
have a good Christmas,
St. Kathryn parishioner Ed Cotter and Guinness, a therapy dog
said Boisvert. Planning
and preparation happen
throughout the year. This is in
addition to the distribution of items from the food pantry that occurs monthly.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, members of the Hudson Police Department assisted the food pantry in picking
up the food order at Hannaford and delivering five car loads of items to St. Johns and St. Kathryns. I
cant thank them enough for helping, this really saved us so much time, its great to get young people to
help move the boxes, said Boisvert.
St. Kathryn Parish in Hudson joins St. John XXIII Parish in collecting gifts and donations for those less
fortunate through their annual be a star program. This year, St. Kathryns brightened Christmas for
over 75 families. Lena Lajoie coordinates the volunteers at St. Kathryn Parish. St. Johns Food Pantry
supplies all the food, and our volunteers separate the gifts and organize everything by family for faster
distribution, said Lajoie. This year was very humbling. There were a lot of requests for items such as
socks, hats and underwear from the children, not just for toys, said Lajoie. In addition to the items on
the wish lists, Toys for Tots delivers extra toys so each child gets a few surprises.
Saturday, Dec. 19, was distribution day at both St. Kathryns and St. Johns. At St. Kathryns, members
of the Hudson Police Employees Association and their families were hard at work delivering carts full of
food and gifts to the waiting cars. Recipients checked in at the front door, where parishioners Lauraine
and Leo Hudon and Rick Wickham welcomed them and showed them to the hospitality room and coffee
and pastries awaited. Making new friends were parishioner Ed Cotter and his companion, 9-year-old

Members of the Hudson Police Department help pick up a food order at Hannaford on Dec. 17: Officer Daniel Donahue,
Detective Kevin Riley, Detective Alan Marcotte, Officer Patrick Morrissey, and Officer Cassandra Avery

When a Black Moon (Whoopie Pie)

is Payment Enough

Off-duty Hudson firefighters join food pantry volunteers for the annual holiday dinner distribution as 210 families receive support from the St. John XXIII Food Pantry.
and there are no more boxes of food lining the driveway, the
by Len Lathrop
volunteers are preparing to leave, but the ladies of the food
Mother Nature challenged those at the St. John the XXIII Food
bank are already planning for next year and the bi-weekly food
Pantry this Saturday morning. It was the first somewhat colder
pass-outs on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month
and windier Saturday that we have had this season. Still it was
as well as the Easter meal event. That is not too far away as
a lot nicer than many of the years that these volunteers can
they will do around 27 food pass-outs before the Christmas
remember when the pickup day arrived. But Pauline Boisvert
holiday comes in 2016. Not to mention the weekend meals
once again, for another year, had the official payment for the
program for school children and the summer program for
volunteers; yes, homemade Black Moons.
children when the school lunch programs stop for the summer.
Two hundred and ten families had a better holiday due the
If you can help or need help, contact the parish office at 882efforts of everyone at the food pantry. The pass-out system
2462, ext. 6, or email: office@stjohnxxiiinh.org.
is tried and true with the help of a large group of Hudson
firefighters and their families who were there to move boxes of
food and bags full of toys and gifts.
If you were on Library Street Saturday
morning that was the commotion in front of
the church. First, an important point, while the
folks who need a little help come to the food
pantry, from my calculation, only three people
know their identity. Everything is handled by
numbers, here is how it happens. Get out of
your car in the driveway as firefighters will
move it through the loading stations. Next,
go inside and visit with Joyce and Leona and
sign in and get your numbers, who also hand
everything out with a lot of love and concern
Be careful as boxes of food are carried down
the stairs by firefighters. Now down the
hall where Donna has gift cards and other
certificates for your family. At the next table
many of the young people help get the gifts set
aside for your family, all by number, and down
the next set of stairs you head, with the bags
being carried for you. Back outside as cars
have been loaded by the volunteers with boxes
of food for a complete holiday dinner. Your car
is returned to you, and everyone wishes you a
Shawna Blinn, behind the table, and Dotty Murray package desserts
great holiday.
to get ready for the holiday distribution.
Around 11oclock all the cars are loaded

Leo Hudon, Rick Wickham and Lauraine Hudon at St. Kathryns

Hudsons Holiday Hero:

Nick Tompkins
A Story of Kindness and Humility
by Doug Robinson
he subsequently was taken to the
It was supposed to be a simple
hospital where he survived the
Wednesday of shopping for mother
heart attack that he was having. But
and son. However, before the day
Nick did not learn this part until the
was done, Nick Tompkins was in the
following Monday morning.
right place at the right time to save
That following Monday, Nick
the life of 93-year-old Robert.
was back at Presentation of Mary,
I was sitting in the car with
hanging out with his pals and many
mom, began Nick Tompkins, and
of the students in the school cafeteria
I saw a man who appeared to be
when Principal Sister Maria Rosa
lost. He kept looking around while
entered the cafeteria and related this
holding onto a
story to the students.
shopping cart.
She told them that
Having received
she had just received
his mothers
a phone call from
permission, this
retired Principal Jay
eighth grade
Cullens.
Presentation of
Cullens said that
Mary Academy
he had witnessed
student,
a young man, in
approached
a Presentation of
Robert and asked
Mary Academy
him if he could
uniform, help an
help. I cannot find
elderly man in the
my car, the man
parking lot of the
told Nick. Its a
mall the previous
blue Honda and
Wednesday, and that
then he recited his
he had helped that
license plate.
elderly man because
Not being able
the man was
to find the blue
confused and could
Honda, Nick then
not find his car or
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
took the remote
his wife. Cullens
and started clicking
told Sister Maria he
the remote key in an effort to trigger
thought she should know.
the cars alarm/locking system.
She also went on to say that
However, the battery in the clicker
Cullens had called the local hospital
was dead.
to find out if the man was brought
With the help of Jay, another Good
in and if he was ok. He learned that
Samaritan, Pheasant Mall security
Robert had been treated for a heart
was called in an attempt to find
attack, but he was ok now.
Roberts wife.
Would the student who helped
I tried to calm him down, and I
this man please raise his hand?
also got him to the sidewalk where
asked Sister Maria.
he would be safe from moving cars.
It took a while, stated Sister
He was very wobbly, so I sat him on
Rosa, but then a hand came up, not
a bench while we waited for his wife
all the way, just up a little. I asked
to be found. I could tell that he was
Nick to stand. And then, the entire
very disorientated, continued Nick.
cafeteria jumped up and applauded
While sitting on the bench, Nick
and cheered for Nick. It was
learned that Roberts 85-plus year
wonderful, spontaneous, and a great
old wife, on oxygen, had been sitting
tribute to a wonderful student.
in the blue Honda and that she was
Nick has now earned a nickname
not in the mall. Having thanked
of Lifesaver with his classmates.
Nick, Robert was placed in the blue
But to this humble, quiet, and
Honda and off they went.
unassuming young man, who
But the story of our Hudson Hero
understands and has had to live
does not end there. During their
through his own tragedy with the
brief encounter, Nick learned that
loss of his younger brother, simply
this 93-year-old man was not only
says, I am just glad we got him to
a science fiction author but he also
his car safely and he was able to get
had five children. And, that once
help.
his wife got her husband home,

2 - December 31, 2015 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Police Bell Ringers Supported

by Hills Garrison Choir

Members of the fifth grade from the Hills Garrison School performed at the Hudson Walmart
to support the HPD Toys for Tots collection.
Police officers were
supported by family
and friends as they
rang the bell for the
Salvation Army in front
of Walmart. Pictured
are Officer Rachelle
Megowan, Sergeant
David Cayot,
Victim-Witness Advocate
Lori Grant, Detective
Kevin Riley, and
Information Manager
Jamie Lee Iskra.

Santa and the Superintendent

Enchant Students of the
Early Learning Center
by Len Lathrop
The reading of the
Polar Express has
become a special preChristmas event for the
students and their families
at the Early Learning
Center of the Hudson
School District. Pajamas
were the dress code for
the evening. School
Superintendent Bryan
Lane, yes, in his PJs and
robe, read the tale of a
young boy, who embarks
on a magical adventure
to the North Pole on the
Polar Express. During his
adventure he learns about
friendship, bravery, and
the spirit of Christmas.
Written by Chris Van
Allsburg in 1985, it has
become a classic story,
and, in 2005, a film by the
same name became a hit,
too. Following the reading
the students were treated
to hot chocolate and
cookies and then a visit by
Santa himself.

Brother and sister, Olivia, 6, and Trevor Inzenga, 4, found Santa and his helpers.
Superintendent Bryan Lane and Early Learning Center physical education teacher
Bill Reardon after hearing the Polar Express.

Sitting with Santa is

Mia Brown. With Santa is
Superintendent Bryan Lane
and Bill Reardon,
physical education teacher,
as the train conductor.
by Len Lathrop
Community support for those less fortunate
was abundant on the Saturday before Christmas
as the Hudson Police Department members rang
the bell for the Salvation Army in front of the
Hudson Walmart. Members of the Hills Garrison
Elementary School came to sing Christmas carols
to support both the bell ringers and the Toys for
Tots program who the police personnel were
collecting for.
Standing in front of a room filled with toys collected
at the police station and at Hudson elementary schools
were Officer Bryan Genovese, School Resource Officer
Cassandra Avery, and Lieutenant Tad Dionne.
The police were waiting for the Marines from Toys for
Tots to pick up the toys. Everything was packed in
black bags for easy transporting.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Worried about Foreclosure?

by Lynne Ober
The New Hampshire Bar Association is offering
free clinics that include an opportunity to meet
with a volunteer attorney for legal consultation
on potential foreclosure through their Foreclosure
Relief Project.
The clinics provide an introduction to the
Foreclosure Relief Project, walk participants
through a brief overview of the foreclosure
process in New Hampshire. Each participant will
be introduced to potential loan modifications and
other workout options. Plus you will have an
individual meeting with an attorney to assess your
situation and to advise you of your options.

This project offers free help to all New

Hampshire residents who are in foreclosure, in
danger of foreclosure or just having problems
with your mortgage servicer. The free attorney
consultations are open to homeowners of all
income levels.
All clinics are from 2 to 4 p.m. and held
around the state. In our area, there will be one in
Manchester on Jan. 13 and another in Salem on
March 9. If you are interested, contact Vanessa at
603-715-3255 or FRP@nhbar.org to pre-register.
Because seating is limited, pre-registration is
required.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

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Hudson - Litchfield News | December 31, 2015 - 3

Hudson Police Promote Three and Swear-in Four New Officers

by Doug Robinson
morals, or integrity. It takes years to put the shine on these badges. It only
The Hudson Police Department held its Swearing-in Ceremony at the Hudson
takes a moment for one persons actions to dull the badge.
Community Center where they added four police officers to the Hudson force.
We will do everything we can to ensure we provide the very best training to
The addition of the four officers was a result to not only fill open positions,
your loved ones to help them through a successful and safe career.
but also to back-fill positions that were opened due to recent promotions and
Many friends, officers, and city officials attended event.
restructuring.
Staff photos by Doug Robinson
Earlier this year, Captain Bob Tousignant retired, which led to the promotions
of a position for a lieutenant, and sergeant. With the re-organization of the
Detective Division, the addition of a lieutenant and sergeant was required.
Of the four new recruits, Officers Flynn and Lambert are Alvirne High School
graduates and currently live in Hudson. Officers Blazon and Toney reside in
Manchester.
Lt. Kevin DiNapoli was promoted to Captain and Sgt. Tad Dionne replaced
DiNapoli as Lt. Longtime Hudson Police Officer Jason Lucontoni was
promoted to lieutenant from sergeant. In addition, officers Dan Conley and
Tom Scotti were both promoted to sergeant.
Hudson Police Chief Jason Lavoie stated, There are approximately
18,000 police departments in this country alone and all are capable of being
nationally accredited through CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies). About 1,200 of those departments have achieved
National Accreditation with 11 being from New Hampshire. We were the sixth
department in New Hampshire to become accredited and have been so for 12
years.
He continued to say, In 2012, we became only the 45th police department
in the country to be accredited with Excellence. I was very proud of this past
Officers Matthew Blazon, Matthew Flynn, Cody Lambert,
March when the Hudson Police Department was re-accredited receiving the
Sergeants Tad Dionne and Jason Lucontoni receive the oath from Selectman Roger Coutu as they
and Tyler Toney accept the oath from Chairman Richard
Advanced Law Enforcement Award.
are promoted from sergeant to lieutenant.
Maddox, Hudson Board of Selectman.
We hired you because you have a shared trait amongst us; call it ethics,

Whats Next for the NH

Drug Task Force
by Lynne Ober
Many watched the hours of work completed
by the legislators who are working as part of
the NH Drug Task Force. This committee held
lengthy public hearings on bills related to the drug
epidemic. As the bills were discussed, it became
obvious that some needed refinement or to be
amended, and the committee tracked those items
for additional work over the holiday break. The
final pre-holiday session found the committee
deciding which bills could be expedited, which
needed work that could be completed fairly
quickly and assigned those as early bill status, and
which needed to go through the regular legislative
session.
The committee tackled issues relating to
insurance coverage for substance use disorders
to stopping drug trafficking in New Hampshire
and almost everything in between. Many people
testified during the public hearings and many
offered substantive suggestions for improvements
to bills.
The task force will hold public hearings
beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4 on the bills
that will be expedited. This includes bills related
to fentanyl; Narcan use and reporting; alcohol
and drug education in schools; expanding the
Board of Medicine, which includes best practices
for prescribing narcotics; and expansion and
improvement of the prescription drug monitoring
program.
One of the issues that legislators will grapple
with is determining if there should be a penalty
for possession of fentanyl without a prescription.
A growing concerns is that heroin on the street

is now being cut with fentanyl, which results in

even more death by overdoses because of the
toxicity of fentanyl. Fentanyl, unlike many other
drugs, can be absorbed through the skin and is
so deadly that law enforcement officials will send
confiscated substances to labs for testing rather
than risk an overdose in the street from absorption
through the skin.
Although public schools participate in the
DARE program in elementary schools, the task
force heard there is no drug education in middle
or high schools. Young, recovered addicts testified
that such education would have helped them
make better choices.
Part of the bill that proposes to expand the
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is a
proposal for increasing the availability of drug
treatment and rehabilitation options via a 24hour hotline. The task force discussed using the
211 line as a means of delivering information to
people who call. With $42 million additional
dollars in the passed budget for drug and alcohol
abuse treatment, work is underway to expand
treatment options.
The NH Drug Task Force has posted all minutes,
written documents on its website located at
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/jtf/default.aspx and
you can listen to the public hearings as they are
broadcast live on the Internet (the link for that is
on the above webpage), and you are welcome to
testify on any bill that the task force will hear. The
agenda for the public hearing is not yet posted but
will be before the public hearing.

Remember Hudson When ...

Aerial View - Luther Pollard Farm Lowell Road c. 1939

Litchfield Resident Alan Chuckran

Honored with Education Award

submitted by Deborah Halperin Colbert,

Mass Insight Education
Litchfield resident Alan Chuckran has been
honored with Mass Insight Educations Partners in
Excellence Award for helping more students take
Advanced Placement courses with success as they
prepare for college. Alan teaches AP physics at
Dracut Senior High School in Dracut, Mass. The
award recognizes 54 Massachusetts AP teachers
for their outstanding contributions to student
achievement and their dedication to college
success during the 2014-2015 academic year. The
teachers were selected out of a pool of more than
600 AP teachers who participated in Mass Insight
Educations AP STEM and English program.
The teachers Mass Insight supports in AP
partnerships across the state are the backbone of
the schools role preparing students for college
success, said William Guenther, president CEO
and founder of Mass Insight Education. Were
very pleased to recognize the AP teacher partners
who have produced especially outstanding results
with their high school students.
Mass Insight Educations content directors
selected the teachers based on their ability to
increase their students access to AP classes, their
students improved performance on the AP exams,
and their students resulting college readiness.
The award recipients will be honored at Mass
Insight Educations Partners in Excellence Award
Celebration on April 5 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at
the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Eric Waldo, the
executive director of First Lady Michelle Obamas
Reach Higher initiative, will be the keynote
speaker. Each award winner will be recognized
for his or her achievement and will receive a check
for $1,000.
Mass Insight Education is a national nonprofit
dedicated to improving student achievement and
increasing college success through bold district
restructuring and rigorous academic programs.
This is particularly important within the urban
gateway communities in which MIE operates, as
youth from economically challenged communities

are not as typically afforded the personalized,

high caliber instruction that is provided in the AP
environment.
Mass Insight Educations AP STEM and English
Program encourages more students to take AP
classes in an effort to increase their confidence
while providing them with the academic skills they
need to succeed in post-secondary education. The
AP Stem and English program is a key part of Mass
Insight Educations innovative College Success
Campaign.
Annually, more than 10,000 students at more
than 75 Mass Insight Education partner schools
take part in the program. These schools quickly
double or triple their enrollment in AP classes.
They also double the number of students earning
qualifying scores of three or higher on the AP
exam.
To help students prepare for the AP exams, Mass
Insight Education supports them in several ways,
including hosting a series of weekend classes. The
goal is to have students take an AP class as an
introduction to the level of work they will need
to do in college. The hope is that the experience
inspires many to enroll in college who previously
thought themselves incapable of that work.
Getting a qualifying score earns them college
credit, thus allowing them to finish college quicker
at a lower cost.
Statistics show that 78 percent of Mass Insight
Education students who took at least one AP math,
science, or English course in high school attended
a two or four year college after graduating high
school. Ninety-three percent continued with two
years of college, and 82 percent either graduated
or are still in school four years after graduating
from high school. Mass Insight Education also
provides extra training for AP instructors to
strengthen their teaching skills.
For more information, or to learn more about
how to sponsor Mass Insight Educations Partners
in Excellence Award Ceremony, visit www.
massinsight.org or call (617) 778-1531.

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This week we look at more of the changes
along Lowell Road with this 1939 aerial view.
The farm buildings in the center of the photo
are those of the Luther Pollard Farm. Owned by
members of the Pollard/Parker family of Lowell,
Mass., and Hudson; Robert Hardy was the farm
manager. Robert and Bertha Hardy along with
their large family lived in this farmhouse and
worked the farm for the owners. Robert raised
turkeys, chickens, cows for milk, as well as a large
garden and fruit trees. Besides managing the farm
resources, he was able to produce ample food for
his family. John Hardy, Roberts son, purchased
the farm in 1946. Behind the farmhouse, but not
visible because of the trees, was a large home
with spacious porches. This was the Pollard/
Parker familys summer home.
Alongside and to right of the farmhouse is
Lowell Road. Barely visible because it is hidden
under a row of trees. Looking north, towards the
top of the photo, pieces of the road are visible.
On the opposite side of Lowell Road, to our right,
is the farmhouse and farm of Raymond Pollard.

Ray, his father and grandfather before him owned

and operated this particular farm.
By sharp contrast, today both farm houses are
gone. Where the Pollard/Parker farmhouse stood
we now have the recently built Inn at Fairview,
a part of the Fairview Nursing facility. Likewise
the home of Ray Pollard has been removed; now
the location of the north end of the parking lot of
Market Basket at the corner of Lowell and Wason
Roads. The garden seen in the forefront of the
photo is now the location of Haffners. Lowell
Road is no longer a narrow two lane roadway;
now a four plus lane highway with plenty of
traffic and traffic lights! The open fields for market
produce have given way to houses and industrial
parks.
Enjoy this step back in time. We will explore
more of these early landmarks in the weeks
ahead.
Photo from the Historical Society collection.
The society can be reached for comment
by calling 880-2020 or sending email to
HudsonHistorical@live.com.

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Weddings

The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

& Engagements

Why Carly Fiorina?

That is a question I get asked when I share with folks that I am supporting
Republican Carly Fiorina for President. Well, its because I believe Carly has
the leadership qualities this country desperately needs.
One of the first things I noticed about Carly was that she has real solutions
to the problems facing us. Her zero-based budgeting will help curb wasteful
spending and account for each and every one of our tax dollars. Our families
budget this way, so do our towns. Washington should too.
Carlys idea to use technology to allow Americans to hold President Fiorina
accountable as well Congress (yes, theres an app for that!) says to me that she
understands and respects the basis on which this country was built - that we
are supposed to be a government of, by, and for the people. This is something
the professional political class seems to always forget.
Carly has a no nonsense attitude and a commonsense approach. Shes a
conservative outsider with proven leadership abilities. She ran an $80 billion
company (thats bigger than any budget of any American state). And she is
indeed Hillarys worse nightmare. I hope you will join me in supporting Carly.

Brittany Shafer
~Patrick Correia
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shafer, of Litchfield, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Brittany Hope Shafer, to Patrick Joseph Correia, son of Rosa and Joseph
Correia of Londonderry.
The future bride graduated from Campbell High School in 2008. She is
employed as an office administrator at Benson Lumber & Hardware, Derry.
The future groom graduated from Londonderry High School in 2004 and
received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin Pierce University in 2008. He
is employed as general manager at VenCor Inc.
An April, 2016 wedding is planned and the couple will reside in Londonderry.

Representative Kim Rice, Hudson

Speaking of Misrepresentation
Ms. Susan Cox accused me of misrepresenting Donald Trumps position on
Syrian refugees. First, my opinion article was written well before Mr. Trump
made his rather(being charitable) unfortunate comments. Second, prior to his
all Muslims comments, Mr. Trump had made repeated proposals similar to
what our neighbors to the North are doing. Third, under current, SCOTUS
tested, US immigration law, passed by a Democrate House, a Democrate
Senate and signed by President Truman, a Democrat, the President can, by
proclamation, exclude any group, any classification, of people from entry
into the country. Perhaps, just perhaps I was not the person intent upon
misrepresentation?
One other little detail, I am not a Trump supporter. I support Ted Cruz for
President, thank you very much.

Taylor Faith Shafer

~ Kyle Piper
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shafer, of Litchfield, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Taylor Faith Shafer, to Kyle Piper, son of Penny Bell of Manchester, and
Quinn Piper of Derry.
The future bride graduated from Campbell High School in 2010. She will be
graduating from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017 with a bachelor
of science dual major of finance and accounting. She is employed as an office
administrator at Benson Lumber & Hardware, Londonderry.
The future groom graduated from Campbell High School in 2005. He served
in the United States Air Force from 2006-2013.
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Your Hometown Community Calendar

Ongoing
Food Pantry at Riverside Cottage across
from Litchfield Community Church, 259
Charles Bancroft Hwy., between the Fire
Station and Library. All are welcome to
come twice a month. First and third Tuesdays, 4 to
5 p.m.

Now

Free Hot lunches Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday at 12 p.m., Community Church of
Hudson, 19 Central St. All are welcome.
You can now Return Rodgers Memorial Library
Materials in South Hudson. Look for the Big Blue
Box outside Friend Lumber by the main entrance
at 261 Lowell Rd. You can return most library
materials to this location. Do not use this return for
museum passes, oversize items like cake pans, and
anything in red zippered or canvas bags from the
Childrens room (iPads, e-toys, learning kits, Launch
Pads). Do not leave library materials outside the
box. We hope this new service will make library
use more convenient for residents of South Hudson.

the artist.
Saturday, January 2
Join Presentation of Mary Academy at
the Knights of Columbus Council 13904
(Nashua ICC) and WZID sponsored Blood
Drive at 182 Lowell Rd. in Hudson from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. As the first of 2016 Dunkin Donuts
National Blood Donor Month kickoff we will have
lots of fun, entertainment, and food (and great
weather) as donors give the best gift of all the Gift
of Life. We also hope to see Governor Hassans
as well as Pat the Patriot and some of the Patriot
Cheerleaders from 10:30 a.m. to noon! Also Josh
Judge from WMUR will be arriving by 11 a.m.
WZID has been a proud sponsor of this event for
several years - they will have some of their on-air
talent there as well. So come out and join us for
a great afternoon. Be sure to schedule online at
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

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Month of January
Olivia Burtsell, Photography Exhibit and
Reception. The Rodgers Memorial Library
community room featured artist for January is
photographer Olivia Burtsell. Her photos will be
displayed in the community room throughout the
month. On Thursday, Jan. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m., there will be a reception where you can meet

Saturdays, January 2 or January 9

Litchfield Boy Scout Troop 11 will pick up your
used Christmas tree and return it for recycling for
an $8 donation per tree. The trees will be mulched
and used for the next crop of trees at Noels Tree
Farm. Enjoy letting someone else take care of your
tree while supporting your local Boy Scout troop.
Note: This service by Troop 11 is only available
to Litchfield residents. To schedule a pick up for
either Jan. 2 or Jan. 9, call Janice Hood at 429-

9821 or e-mail at troop11nhatgmail.com. Thank

you for your support!
Monday, January 4 & Tuesday, January 5 &
Monday, January11 & Tuesday, 12
Free Computer Classes at the Rodgers
Memorial Library in Hudson. The Library
offers a number of free computer classes.
January classes include Windows 10 Overview, Jan.
4 at 1:30 p.m. and Jan. 5 at 7 p.m., and Beginning
Microsoft Excel, Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. and Jan. 12 at
7 p.m. Pre-registration is required and closes three
hours before class, go to rmlnh.org/events or call
886-6030.

4th

Friday, January 8
The Rodgers Memorial Library
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Genealogy Club will ring in the New
Year with a roundtable discussion about
plans for programs in 2016 at 1:30 p.m. In
addition, we will discuss the recent decision by
Ancestry.com to stop selling Family Tree Maker as
of Dec. 31. Ancestry.com states they will continue
to offer support for current owners of Family Tree
Maker at least through Jan. 1, 2017. We will
discuss what all of this means to our genealogy
research. Everyone is welcome!

9th

Saturday, January 9
Gaming Day at Rodgers Memorial
Library. From 12 to 4 p.m. on the second
Saturday of each month join Play Date

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NH as they teach an assortment of new board

games, card games and role playing games at the
Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. Play Date
NH is a volunteer organization aimed at educating
the community about the benefits of games and
gaming. They hold events to introduce new games,
expand the gaming audience and invite citizens
to make gaming of all types a part of their family,
school and community. There will also be Wii
games available to play. Call the library at 8866030 for more information.
Friday, January 15
Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791
located at 15 Bockes Rd. will conduct a
Meat Raffle at 7 p.m. The proceeds from
this Meat Raffle will go towards the VFW
Department Commander and Auxiliary Presidents
Special Projects. You must be at least 16 to attend.
For more information contact our Canteen at 5984594 from 12 to 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday, for
more information.

5th

Saturday, January 16
American Legion Post 48 will be
th
conducting a Meat Raffle at 2 p.m. The
proceeds for this will benefit Post 48
programs. For more information call the
Foxhole at 889-9777 after 11 a.m. The post is
located at 1 Fulton St. in Hudson. Members and
guests are welcome.

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of Wilfreds Barber Shop in Nashua for over 50 years. He was an avid runner
who enjoyed running with his friends at the YMCA in Nashua for many years.
He completed several marathons, including five Boston marathons.
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he was surrounded by his very large family. He is survived by his loving wife
of 60 years, Charlotte (Ballard) DesRoches; his brother, Ronald DesRoches
and his wife Andrea of Pennsylvania; and his five children, Tony and Linda
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Sunday, December 13: 10:44 a.m. Medical call, Hickory Street.

1:22 p.m. Medical aid, Watts Drive. 1:53 p.m. Medical aid,
Heritage Circle. 6:10 p.m. Service call, St. Laurent Drive. 8:14
p.m. Medical aid, Webster Street. 9:18 p.m. Medical aid, Darlene
Lane (L).
Monday, December 14: 8:43 a.m. Medical aid, Scottsdale Drive.
9:32 a.m. Box alarm, Musquash Road. 10:02 a.m. Box testing,
Lowell Road. 10:41 a.m. Medical aid, Hampshire Drive. 12:18
p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 4:50 p.m. Service call,
Derry Street. 5:31 p.m. Service call, Webster Street. 8:41 p.m.
Medical aid, Horse Shoe Drive (L).
Tuesday, December 15: 12:35 a.m. Service call, Musquash Road.
7:57 a.m. Alarm box detail, Robinson Road. 8:19 a.m. Fire call,
Rangers Drive. 11:00 a.m. Medical aid, Pasture Drive. 11:37 a.m.
Medical aid, Lowell Road. 12:34 p.m. Medical aid, Dugout Road.
12:41 p.m. Alarm box detail, Executive Drive. 12:54 p.m. Alarm
box detail, Clement Road. 1:14 p.m. Medical aid, Bradford Circle.
1:50 p.m. Service call, Old Derry Road. 2:21 p.m. Box alarm,
Flagstone Drive. 4:19 p.m. Medical aid, Connell Street. 5:21 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street. 6:58 p.m. Service call, Derry
Street.
Wednesday, December 16: 4:49 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, River
Road. 6:29 a.m. Service call, Pelham Road. 11:06 a.m. Medical

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aid, Westchester Court. 11:46 a.m. Medical aid, Old Derry Road.
12:20 p.m. Box alarm, Hampshire Drive. 12:43 p.m. Medical aid,
Otter Way. 2:42 p.m. Fire call, Bush Hill Road. 5:32 p.m. Medical
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p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road.
Thursday, December 17: 12:59 a.m. Box alarm, Industrial Drive.
2:17 a.m. Service call, Burns Hill Road. 5:07 a.m. Medical aid,
Page Road (L). 7:27 a.m. Medical aid, Horse Shoe Drive (L). 8:09
a.m. Medical aid, Moose Hill Road. 10:34 a.m. Service call,
Hampshire Drive. 10:57 a.m. Medical aid, Greeley Street. 3:07
p.m. Box testing, Wentworth Drive. 6:51 p.m. Medical aid,
Gowing Road.
Friday, December 18: 6:56 a.m. Medical aid, Reflection Drive.
8:08 a.m. Medical aid, Westchester Court. 10:51 a.m. Medical aid,
Bradford Circle. 1:49 p.m. Medical aid, Stoney Lane. 2:21 p.m.
Medical aid, Library Street. 2:58 p.m. Medical aid, Nevens Street.
6:05 p.m. Service call, Greeley Street. 6:26 p.m. Service call, Old
Derry Road. 8:49 p.m. Service call, Grand Avenue. 9:19 p.m.
Service call, Grand Avenue.
Saturday, December 19: 5:07 a.m. Medical aid, Horse Shoe Drive
(L). 7:07 a.m. Medical aid, Central Street. 8:25 a.m. Medical aid,
Highland Street. 11:06 a.m. Medical aid, Ridgecrest Drive. 12:41
p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Dracut Road. 1:17 p.m. Service call,
Oliver Drive. 6:09 p.m. Medical aid, Derry Road. 6:53 p.m.
Fire call, Bush Hill Road. 11:33 p.m. Medical aid, April Court.
Sunday, December 20: 2:57 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Boyd
Road. 4:45 a.m. Medical aid, Lawrence Road. 5:32 a.m. Box
alarm, Executive Drive. 10:56 a.m. Medical aid, Amanda Drive.
12:04 p.m. Medical aid, Adelaide Street. 4:02 p.m. Mutual
aid Ladder, Nashua. 5:19 p.m. Medical aid, Abbott Farm Lane.
8:10 p.m. Service call, Derry Street. 8:23 p.m. Fire call, Bush
Hill Road. 8:45 p.m. Medical aid, Robinson Road.
Monday, December 21: 9:11 a.m. Service call, Evergreen
Drive. 9:42 a.m. Medical aid, Easy Street. 10:13 a.m. Alarm
box detail, Wall Street. 12:35 p.m. Service call, Pelham Road.
3:13 p.m. Service call, Burnham Road. 3:40 p.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Dracut Road. 3:51 p.m. Medical aid, Charles
Bancroft Highway (L). 4:00 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Wason
Road. 6:14 p.m. Medical aid, Cutler Road (L).
Tuesday, December 22: 6:26 a.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road.
9:01 a.m. Service call, Amanda Drive. 12:04 p.m. Service call,
Ponderosa Drive. 1:16 p.m. Box testing, Doveton Lane. 2:16
p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Merrimack. 3:59 p.m. Service call,
Amanda Drive. 4:17 p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 6:36
p.m. Medical aid, Cottonwood Drive. 7:36 p.m. Medical aid,
Robinson Road. 8:38 p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 8:49
p.m. Medical aid, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 10:21 p.m.
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On Dec. 26, at 8:20 p.m., members of the Hudson Police and Fire Departments
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accident involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, the officers identified the motorcycle
driver as Kevin Meaney, 56, of Hudson. Meaney was operating a 2012 Harley Davidson
motorcycle. Officers conducted an on-scene accident and determined that Meaney was
driving east on Robinson Road when he left the roadway just east of Old Derry Road.
It appears that
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Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for serious life-threatening
injuries.
As of Sunday morning, Dec. 27, Massachusetts General Hospital reported that Mr.
Meaney was listed in serious but less then critical condition.
The accident remains under investigation by the Hudson Police Department Accident
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The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
held its Annual Holiday Auction for Charity on
Dec. 10 at The White Birch Banquet Hall in
Hudson, raising $3,500 for the St. John XXIII
Food Pantry. Special thanks to all those that
donated and participated in the auction! During
the last 16 years of holding the Annual Auction
the GHCC members and local businesses have
been able to raise an outstanding $67,000 for
charity.
The food pantry assists many local families by
maintaining a food pantry, assisting families in
crisis especially helping during the holidays by
distributing food baskets and gifts to families in
need. The families range from senior citizens
living on their own to families with young
Winners of the 50/5, Dave and Li Ying Gilbert, with Pauline Boisvert
children but they all share a common characteristic;
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they are regular families struggling with rising cost
a happy holiday season. Anyone interested in further
of living and limited resources.
assisting the community through the St. John XXIII Hudson
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce thanks all
Food Pantry can make a contribution by contacting the
those who attended, donated, sponsored and participated
society at 882-2462, ext. 6.
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On Dec. 18, the Hudson Police Department began an
investigation into a phone scam. The suspect contacted
a Hudson resident and stated he was a Hudson Police
Officer conducting a fundraiser. He advised the resident
he was raffling Monarchs tickets for donations. The
resident was suspicious of the caller and disconnected.
No loss occurred.
The Hudson Police Department is not conducting any
phone fundraiser at this time. We ask the public to be
vigilant to these types of phone scams, especially during
the holiday season, when people may wish to express their

good will in the form of charity. Charity scammers usually

will not give too many details about the charity and would
likely not give contact information. Citizens can request
the caller to send their information via mail and then
take the time to confirm the legitimacy of the charity. It
is a good idea to report all scams to the Federal Trade
Commission.
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Rodgers Memorial Library Gives Gingerbread House Awards

Staff photo by Jay Hobson

by Jay Hobson
The Rodgers Memorial Librarys fifth annual
gingerbread house contest awards were handed out
on Monday, Dec. 21, at a small ceremony in the
Childrens Room.
The awards went to: Happiest House - Tiana
Bertrand, 5; Most Likely To Be Eaten - Abigail Conroy,
7; Most Creative - Angela Howe, 10;
Coziest House - Cedi Rousseau; Most
Original - Maddy Nicolosi, 12; Brady
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9.
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Anastasia Rousseau, 9 and James Rousseau, 3.

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Thumbs down to the Litchfield Business
Administrator for creating a hostile climate in the
District. How long will the madness continue?
The arrogance, attitude, and condescending
attitude toward staff, administrators, community
members, and parents need to be addressed
now! Please superintendent rescue the
District from this terrible dynamic.

it visible. I bet there were five times as many

people in there carrying concealed, all to protect
themselves, their loved ones or maybe even you.
If you dont like it go back under your rock and
stay there. Those of us not afraid to go outside
where the light is will keep calm and carry on.

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Thumbs up to Carolyn Leite for her

deification to the kids in Litchfield.
She is truly amazing and we are
so fortunate that our kids have the
opportunity to learn from her.

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Thumbs down to the senior citizen

who purports to speak for all seniors in
saying the light display on the Hudson
Town Common is socialism in action.
Dont speak for me, thank you very
much! As a senior I happen to love the display
and applaud the Town for doing such a nice job.
Ill happily pay a few cents to help fund it. We
need all the joy we can find this holiday season
given the state of the world. By the way, why
would you, as a senior, vote for a party that wants
to take away your Social Security and Medicare?
That doesnt make any sense. Think about it.
Thumbs up to the staff of the Aaron Cutler
Library in Litchfield for all you do to enrich our
community: lectures, concerts, Downton Abbey
night, craft projects, Polar Express. Thank you!
Thumbs up. Say Luna, then sotto voce if
I _had_ thumbs. To the person who dropped a
Levana baby monitor receiver at the corner of
Kienia Road and Edgewood. It has a belt clip,
and Id put it on my collar, but again, no thumbs
to turn it on or off. If you want it back, talk to the
guy in the blue coat, I tow around Kienia daily.
Or call him at 880-2077.
Thumbs down to the person complaining
about a restaurant customer exercising his right
to bear arms. Who are you going to turn to when
the police are eight minutes away and the real
monsters start shooting? Stop living like a naive
victim.
Thumbs down to the landscaper on Robinson
Road. Not only is your yard always full of trash
and debris, but shocker, you are the first in the
neighborhood to litter the road in front of your
house with political signs.
Thumbs down to the good ol boys club.
When the first Bush won the presidency it was
tantamount to winning a lottery. The odds of a
second Bush winning were even greater odds.
Do people really see a third Bush? This is not
good politics. Its money and power ruling the
land. This country needs change. Trump is very
rough around the edges but at least he is open
and honest. A novel idea, an open an honest
candidate who speaks his mind.
Thumbs down to the person complaining
about someone open carrying in a local breakfast
establishment. How ignorant can you be? Youd
be kissing his shoes if he stopped someone that
came in to shoot the place up. So what he had

could not be bothered with hearing the complaint.

I want this published in the Hudson~Litchfield
News Thumbs section.
Thumbs up to police, fire, emergency and all
medical personnel who did not take the day off
to celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior. The
best gift of all is giving back and this is what these
people do 365 days a year. Christmas is just
another day that they work overtime, double-time
and all the time to keep us the citizens safe and
sound.

Thumbs up. Remember in Hudson you can

include someone back into your life even if
you have excluded them in the past. Thumbs
Serving the Southern New
to you being a better person than you have
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their way with those things, and that fence you

apparently find absolutely necessary. By the way,
the front of your house now looks crowded and
paranoid.

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Dont be so afraid and learn about gun safety

yourself and get prepared. By the way maybe you
should watch the news and see why we need to
be armed nowadays. Sad but true. Our Police
officers are awesome, but theyre not on every
corner or in every place of assembly.

Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Regarding

the person complaining about open carry in
a local restaurant. Go to the gun free zone
restaurant where you can be easy prey to the
unbalanced person, Ill stay with the open
carry citizen where Ill certainly be safer than
you, good luck; youll need it.

Thumbs down to Hillary Clinton. We have

supported her with taxpayer dollars to have Secret
Service protection around her with guns, for like
35 years. How does that work, now she wants
to take Second Amendment rights away from us?
Please, whatever you do, dont fall for this clown.

Thumbs down to the timer at the lights

on Chase Street. Ridiculous! Six cars get
through the light and it changes. Traffic is
ridiculously backed up all the way to the end
of Chase. Put it back to the way it was.
Thumbs down to the HSB and superintendent
for neglecting to list this years standardized testing
results in this newspaper. What are they hiding?
Low test scores perhaps. They list their warrant
articles for pay/benefit increases but will not list
the schools standardized test results? Why?

Thumbs down to all the parents on Cherry

Street and all the parents who allow the kids
to drive their ATVs at night time. I dont know
how many times Ive almost hit them and Im
afraid that I will end up hitting one of them and
someone is going to get really hurt. Its not fair to
all the parents out there who do try and keep their
kids safe.

Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs

Thumbs up to the cheery little elf that stood in
up or down, are anonymous and not written by the
front of the Hudson Walmart asking for Salvation
Hudson~Litchfield News staff. Thumbs comments
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to us at thumbs@areanewsgroup.com. When
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have been overlooked. It is not about
Thumbs up to Chloe S.! What an asset you are
who seems friendly up front, computer accounts
to the middle school basketball team!
are mixed, too.
Thumbs up to the Litchfield Police Association
for their generous donations to local families!
Thumbs down to the Dad that was drinking
with his young daughter at the pizza/bar restaurant
Sunday night. No adult enjoys a night out for a
cocktail with your child running all over the bar.
You drank more than two alcoholic beverages
and then drove that child home. The Hudson and
Litchfield police have been notified of the vehicle
that you drive. My husband and I have been in
the restaurant several times and this is not the
first time weve seen you in the bar drinking to
excess with your children in tow. Its despicable.
You want to drink be responsible and leave your
child(ren) at home.
Thumbs down to the homeowners on that
keep putting up obnoxiously bright lights right
next to the road on those eye-sore pillars. If you
really want to light up your house, why not just
put some spotlights that light only your house
and dont interfere with visibility on the road? I
seriously hope that plow trucks will soon have

Thumbs down to Artie T. from Market Basket.

Hes at it again. Instead of getting four roll pack
of store brand bath tissue that used to be 140
square feet it is now 133 square feet. Less square
footage, same price. Instead of getting a five
pound bag of store brand sugar, its been cut to a
four pound bag. And theres a whole list of other
items that have been subjected to the same pattern
but it is too lengthy to list here.
Thumbs down to Hudson Post Office for not
lowering the flag on Pearl Harbor Day and for
telling the customer who had inquired about it,
that they, the Post Office, did not have time to do
that.
Thumbs down. Shame on the person who
attacks our President and the first thing they state
is affirmative action. That shows me that there are
racist.
Thumbs down to the UPS driver for animal
cruelty. There is no justification for kicking a small
dog that was wagging his tail, while in his own
yard. This dog was kicked up into the air and UPS

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collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival,
the pedestrian was immediately transported to
the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
where the trauma team was activated. The
only information as of this writing was that
the victim suffered injuries to his chest. The
subject, who was identified as Luis Antonetti,
25, of Nashua, was conscious and alert prior to
being transported. The vehicle involved was a
2014 Ford Econoline van operated by Michael
Mooniey, 49, of Litchfield. This collision remains
under investigation, but at this time no charges
have been filed against the driver.

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No habitable structure may exceed 38 feet in height in any district, except as provided in Sub-section
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A. In the Sagamore Industrial Park (IP), which is zoned Industrial (I) in its entirety, the maximum
allowed habitable building height shall be 50 feet, and said maximum height shall be restricted to
those areas of buildings used exclusively for warehouse and/or distribution space only. Note: the
Jennifer Riel - Executive
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subject
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opportunity employer. The closing date for applications is 4 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Purpose of Plan: (I) confirm and ratify the acceptance and approval of the plan granted
by the Planning Board on January 14, 2015, since the Special Exceptions for work within
wetland buffers were obtained after acceptance and approval of said Plan. (II) Amend said
approved Plan to remove the RV and vehicle gravel parking proposed for Open Space
Parcel B. Application Acceptance & Hearing.
Hudson Hilltop Self-Storage Expansion
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self-storage facility which includes three 9,900 sf buildings, parking and access drive.
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143 Lowell Road

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on 12/10/14. This plan was recorded on 9/03/15 HCRD# 38615. Application Acceptance
& Hearing.
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Amend 334-14. - Building height of the Zoning Ordinance, by adding language to

the end of the first sentence of this section, so that said sentence shall read in its entirety as
follows (added language shown in bold-print): No habitable structure may exceed 38 feet
in height in any district, except as provided in Sub-section A. below.

G.

Amend 334-14. - Building height of the Zoning Ordinance, by adding new Sub-Section
A., allowing in the Sagamore Industrial Park a maximum habitable building height of 50
feet, restricted to those areas of buildings used exclusively for warehouse and/or
distribution space only.

This is a full time permanent position and is covered under the International Association of Firefighters
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Purpose of Plan: To request a two-year extension to the Planning Board approved

Subdivsion Plan on 12/10/14. Application Acceptance & Hearing.

Full-Time Firefighter Job Posting

The Hudson Fire Department is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter with a minimum
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10 - December 31, 2015 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Hudson~LitchfieldSports

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by Mike Bourk
The Alvirne boys basketball team started off their
season on a positive note beating Dover 66-60 in
NHIAA Division 1 play.
The pace to the start of the game was slow with
Alvirne taking a 6-1 lead and Dover catching the
Broncos to knot the game at 6-6 with two minutes
to play in the first quarter. Led by sophomore Max
Bonney-Liles, who scored nine first quarter points,
Alvirne closed out the final 90 seconds of the first
quarter with a 12-2 run putting the Broncos up 18-8
after one period.
The Green Waves knocked down seven of 10
three-point shots to close the gap to 44-41 at the
half. Alvirne coach Brian Lynch talked about
Dovers shooting after the game, Dovers strategy
was to drive and kick the ball out or to set screens
for three-point shots. Dover hit nine of 15 three
point shots in the first half. They were not nearly
as successful in third quarter connecting on just
three of 13 shots. When asked if he made any
adjustments at halftime Coach Lynch replied, We
didnt make any changes. We had a defensive
game plan for tonight and just stuck with it. A good
high school team is going to hit about 30 percent
of their three-point shots. Dover made a very high
percentage of their threes in the first half and that
just wasnt sustainable.
The Green Wave took their first lead of the contest
with two minutes left in the third quarter 44-43. Two
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particularly well on defense for Alvirne in the third and fourth

quarter. His aggressive play led to several turnovers and poor shots
by the visitors.
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quarter knocking down several three-pointers but solid Alvirne
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Bonney-Liles put the Broncos up by six with under a minute to
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Alvirne was Dan Brown with 14 points, Dean LaMothe scoring 12,
and Jake Caneles with eight points.

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Campbells Swim Team Shows off Elite Athleticism despite Small Number
by Craig Smith
A relatively new arrival to Campbells athletic
infrastructure, the swimming team has really
made a name for itself in the few years since
its inception. With only five current members
to partake in events, it is surprising that there
is so much competitiveness and talent present
within the program. When compared with other
schools that typically have dozens of swimmers
ready to perform, Campbell would appear to
be outmatched, yet the quality of athleticism
and drive that these five athletes bring to their
performance on a daily basis belies the notion that
quantity equates to quality.
With only four males and one female swimmer
it remains challenging for Campbell to succeed on
a macro level. Points are awarded in meets based
on every individuals performance and for teams
that boast bloated rosters it is easier to accumulate
points with mediocre times as long as they have
enough of them. Campbell does not have this
luxury and must instead ensure that they have
the fastest times in order to stand out among a
sea of competition. With each swimmer allowed
to participate in only two events it makes it even
harder for Campbell to stand out, especially when
it comes to the female events. With only a single
female swimmer to represent the school Campbell
can only establish a presence for itself by ensuring
that the five members who swim are the best.
Grant Levasseur, captain of the team, and
Michael Douglas are both seniors. Their
leadership is a rare kind for young adults their
age. Many are comfortable giving advice, telling

people what to do and how to do it; but these

two do it all through example. To them, its not
enough to tell the younger swimmers that they
have to perform at a high level that the only
way for a team so small to succeed is to be the
best. They have to go out there, do it themselves,
and inspire through action. Thus far, after three
meets on the season, they have done nothing but
perform at the highest level.
In the mens open 100 butterfly Levasseur
finished his bout with time for lunch before the
rest of the competitors managed to complete it,
finishing with a time of 58.55. The next fastest
time was 1:03.57. His speed and grace are
practically legendary among the community, and
its easy to see why there are so many who look
up to his work ethic. Like a teenage Aquaman
he glides through the water with a power and
speed imbued only upon the fictionalized and
he isnt the only one. Douglas has no qualms in
crushing his opponents either. In the mens open
200 freestyle he played the part of Michael Phelps
as he tallied a score of 1:53.99, beating the next
fastest swimmer who held a time of 2:05.9. Every
meet it seems that Levasseur and Douglas take
first in their events with ease, including the group
relay.
Trent Levasseur and Will Bauer are the
remaining men on the roster, both sophomores.
The two may not be at the legendary level of their
senior leaders, but they deliver every time they get
into the water. Bauer swam the mens open 100
backstroke and took third place, barely cut out of
second by only half a second. T. Levasseur, as fast

as anyone, took the mens open freestyle and won

first place, winning 51.04 over Windhams Connor
Hopkins who took second at 51:5. T. Levasseur
also demolished the mens open 200 IM by a truly
stellar margin. He finished with a time of 2:05.25,
leaps and bounds ahead of the next fastest time of
2:21.45.
Grace Theberge rounds out the squad as the
newest member. A freshman, and the only
woman on the team, Theberge has quickly earned
her spot on the roster. Already she competes in
the final heats of events and has qualified for the
state competition in her events. She took first
overall in the womens open breaststroke with a
time of 1:21.69 while the next fastest competitor
finished with a time of 1:24.71.
This team has no coach and no way to
practice as a club. Instead all of the members
are members of the Executive Club team and
practice there. Its there that they met, before
some of them had even been in high school, and
began the slow process of convincing the younger
athletes to come to the school team once they
were of age. Practicing together outside of school
at the Executive has really helped the growth of
these athletes. Of her teammates Theberge says,
We all have good chemistry,
especially the boys. They
dominate every relay. She
certainly isnt wrong, either.
Almost immediately its obvious
that these young men are not
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Another red banner was raised to the Cougar
Dens rafters last week as Samantha Parzych
hoisted the marker stating that she is and will
always be the State of New Hampshire Division
3 pole vaulting champion for 2015.
Only a junior last spring, Parzych explained
that it took five rounds to be the winner at the
state meet at the height of 8 feet, 9 inches.
Asked to try the pole vault by the CHS coaches
as a freshman, she believes because of her
gymnastic background, she loves the sport and
is looking forward to breaking the state record
height of 10 feet, 6 inches as a senior this year.
Samatha is also a member of the
Passaconaway Chapter of the National Honor
Society at Campbell and a member of the
Winter Spirit Squad during the winter months.
As soon as Parzych had raised her banner, off
she sprinted to lead the cheering performance at
center court of the Cougars basketball game.
Parzych wanted to thank her family and
coaches for their help in achieving this
championship.

won first in both the medley relay and the group

relay at their last meet and by no small margin
either.
Individually these athletes are as dominant as
they come, but due to the lack of participants
on the team they miss out on some ample
opportunities. Theberge is unable to do relays
because she has no one to swim with, and in
state meets it will be hard for Campbell to make
a name for itself. Theberge can only swim two
events, and two events may not be enough for
cumulative points when there can be more than
10 events to get points for. Theres a lot of
pressure, she said in regards to being the only
woman on the team. I get to be a representative
for the school and for women and I love it. Its a
lot of fun to go out there and make myself and my
team proud.
Campbell may have a small team and they
may struggle for cumulative points when it comes
time to compete in the state meet, but they have
high-quality athletes, both in and out of the water,
to inspire others and represent the school in a
positive way.

At center court and part of the spirit team

halftime program, Parzych is the one at the
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CHS Track and Field Team

Competes in Indoor Meets
submitted by Jan Platt
In its first meet of the indoor track and field season, Campbell
High School competed against 11 other New Hampshire schools,
with both girls and boys teams finishing fifth overall.
Tying for fifth place with Kingswood with 22 points, the boys got
the scoring going right away in the long jump. Luke Hogan placed
second with a jump of 18 feet 1.25 inches and Trevor Gomes
was right behind in third with a mark of 18 feet 0.5 inches. Both
distances were PRs for the boys. Sam Munnelly earned a secondplace finish in the 1000m (2:56.9) and was the anchor leg of the
third place 4x400m relay team (3:59.8), along with Luke, Tevon
Pieu and Harrison Hidalgo.
Also finishing fifth and just one point out of a tie for third place,
the girls scored 28 points in several distances as well as the shot.
With the top girls finish, Lexi Putzlocker took second place in the
shot with a mark of 28 feet 6.75 inches. Earning points in three
events, Savannah Reinitzer placed third in the 300m with a time
of 47.2, sixth in the 55m dash with an 8.0, and anchored the third
place 4x400m teams 4:52.2 finish. Filling out the 4x400 team
were Jamie Minervini, Gabriele Hogan, and Sammy Molinari.
Jamie also finished fourth in the 600 in 1:56.5, Sammy finished

third in the 1500m with a time of 05:38.4, and Gabriele was right
behind her running a 06:02.1 to finish fourth in the 1500.
The second meet for Campbell High Schools indoor track season
was held Dec. 27 at UNH. Competing against 10 other schools
across NH, the girls team came in eighth place with 11 points and
the boys team tied for seventh place with 19 points.
For the girls, Lexi Putzlocker led the scoring with a second place
in the shot put with a mark of 29 feet. In the running events, senior
Jamie Minervini placed fourth in the 600 meter race (1:55.0) and
senior Savannah Reinitzer came in sixth in the 55 meter dash (7.80)
and fifth place in the 300 meter race (47.80).
The boys scoring was led by the first place 4x400 relay team
made up by Sam Munnelly (senior), Luke Hogan (sophomore),
Nathan Bazzocchi (sophomore) and Harrison Hidalgo (senior),
turning in a 4:01.06. Sam also placed third in the 1000 meter run.
In the long jump Hogan finished fifth with a 17 foot 11 inch jump,
along with sophomore Trevor Gomes in sixth place
with a jump of 17 feet 3 inches.
On Jan. 2 both teams will compete at UNH in
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Heart and a Family
Atmosphere the Key to the
HMS Lady Colts Success

Alvirne/Pelham Topped by Salem

by Bob Gibbs
The Alvirne/Pelham boys hockey team started
the season with a disappointing first game loss to
the Blue Devils of Salem.
Despite needing to fight off three short-handed
penalty situations in the first period, Alvirne/
Pelham took a 2-0 lead in the first period with
unassisted goals by both Brendan Parent and
Doug Herling. Salem had a decisive time
advantage in the Alvirne/Pelham zone, but the
defense held strong for Alvirne/Pelham.
Salem then came out in the second period to
tie the score on goals by Alex Zannini and Alec
Svenson.
In the third, Salem went ahead at the 11:28
mark of the period on a goal by Aidan Breen.
This goal was scored shortly after Salem had
killed off a penalty. Salems fourth goal was
again an unassisted goal by defenseman Alec
Svenson.
A/P kept fighting, and with only minutes to go,
Doug Herling scored A/Ps third goal, assisted by
Cam Richall and Matt Daprizio.

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A/P Captain Brendan Parent (#14)

submitted by HMS Lady Colts

The HMS Lady Colts continued their
strong play this past week with two big
wins. In doing so the girls improved
their record to 7 wins a 0 losses and
are currently in first place in Tri-County
Division 1 play.
Last Thursday at home the girls beat a
tough Salem team 46-19. The girls came
out strong in this game and never looked
back. It was a total team win with
contributions from all.
On Monday the girls had one of their
biggest tests of the season: A match up
vs. the defending champs, Londonderry
Middle School. The game was in
Londonderry, so not only where the girls
playing one of the premier teams, but
they were playing them in Londonderrys
house. The girls started the game strong
and stuck to their motto of Hit First,
Hit Hardest and by the end of the first
quarter the girls were up 22-9. However,
the defending champs were not about
to lay down, Londonderry fought back
with tough physical play and closed the
gap. At halftime the Lady Colts led by
nine, 37-28. Londonderry came out
strong again in the third quarter and cut
the lead to four, however the Lady Colts
showed some heart and fight of their
own and opened the game back up with
a 6-0 run late in the third quarter. At
the end of three the Lady Colts held a

48-38 lead. The fourth quarter was one

of the most exciting quarters all season
as Londonderry and HMS traded baskets
throughout both, scoring 20 points each.
In the end the HMS Lady Colts came out
on top with a well-earned victory by a
score of 66-56.
That fourth quarter was one of the
best quarters I have seen in years, said
Coach Girginis As a fan, the way both
teams traded baskets was exciting to
watch, however, as a coach, I think I
aged 10 years. I am just glad we were
on the winning side. Girginis also
credited the win to a total team effort. I
think once again the veteran leadership
of this team came through. I cant say
enough how hard all the girls have
worked and what they have put into this
season so far. It does not matter if you
are one of the captains or a manager.
This team cheers each other on and is
in full support of each other. I am very
proud of them for the family atmosphere
they are creating. We still have a
long way to go and we must be better
tomorrow than we were today, but this
team has heart, and heart will take you
very far.
Over Christmas vacation the girls were
entered into the Nashua Catholic Middle
School Holiday tournament where they
saw some tough competition.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

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With a minute
and 30 seconds
to go, A/P coach
Briand Gould
pulled goalie Curtis
Richall for an extra
skater. Despite the
effort of the A/P
forwards, Salem
was able to keep
the puck out of
their zone and take
the win, 4-3.

A/P goalie Curtis Richall

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