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Pat Jewett is the Heart and Soul
of Litchfield
Volume 26 Number 35 March 6, 2015 16 Pages
by Laurie Jasper
Even if youre on the right track,
youll get run over if you just sit
there, Pat Jewett quipped in her
speech as she was lauded at the
first annual Pat Jewett Volunteer
Appreciation Day on Sunday,
March 1 at Campbell High
School auditorium in
Litchfield. Following
the awards ceremony,
a dinner in Pats
honor was held in
the cafeteria, with
proceeds to help
fund future Pat
Jewett Volunteer
Appreciation Day
programs.
In 2014, Pat Jewett
officially tendered
her resignation from
the Litchfield Board
of Selectmen due to
health issues, and Pats
many years of service
were recognized at the
annual town meeting.
Then, during Litchfields
Memorial Day program last
year, the town proclaimed
March 1 (Pat Jewetts birthday)
Caught by surprise, the birthday girl
would be known annually
had
her cake delivered by her son, Keith.
as Pat Jewett Volunteer
Appreciation Day and that each year the community would
recognize those who continue Pats legacy of service.
For more than 50 years, Pat served Litchfield in many capacities,
in addition to working as an elementary special education teacher
in Nashua for over 30 years. The long list includes: Conservation
Committee: 1952-1954; School Board: 1957-67, 2004-10;
Recreation Committee: 1956-1963; Board of Selectmen: 19792011, 2012-2014; Zoning Board of Adjustment: 1985-1986;
Welfare Director: 1985-2010; N.P.P.C. treasurer: 1987-1995; Town
Clean-up Day chairman: 1995-2010; Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor
Day and Veterans Day chairman: 1980-2010; Town Hall and School
Building Committee: 1985-2000. It should be noted that she was
the first female member on the board of selectmen.
Among her other affiliations: 4-H Club leader, 1944-54; Cub
Scout den mother, 1971-75 and 1952-55; Community Church,
1958-present; Sunday school teacher, Youth Group leader, assisted
at Strawberry Festivals, Yard Sales and Holiday Fairs; Extension Club
officer, 1955-58; Hudson Grange, 1953-present; P.T.O. Litchfield and
Nashua, 1952-1995; coached softball and volleyball, 1950s-60s;
Alvirne Booster Club, 1962-65; Director of SHARE food pantry,
Voting in Hudson:
HUDSON
7am to 8pm
Community Center
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BOS candidates are seated at the Hudson Meet the Candidates night (from left): Randy Brownrigg, Richard Kahn, Ted Luszey, Normand Martin,
and Marilyn McGrath. Missing from photo: candidate Jared Stevens.
by Tom Tollefson
Once again its time for Hudson to rock the vote. Many
dedicated citizens will make their way to the polls at the
Hudson Community Center to be a voice for the town and
cast their ballots toward decisions that will shape their
community. Here are the candidates that will give residents
their voice.
Selectman (six candidates running for two three-year
terms as selectmen):
Randy Brownrigg is a 20-year Hudson resident who
has raised three children in this community. Brownrigg
has served on the budget committee and conservation
commission and was a state representative from 2010-2012.
He also served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. During his
time in the navy, he took on many challenges on different
ships and posts that would call for his attention to detail and
leadership. His focus for improvement in Hudson is better
listening to what people have to say and what their concerns
are in town.
Richard Kahn is running in his fourth campaign for
selectman and states that the only difference this time around
is his age. He still has five campaign goals and objectives
as follows: accountability, transparency, fiscal restraint, civil
liberties, and creation of a business-friendly climate. Kahn
has served on the Friends of Benson Park and Old Home
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Accolades
Emerson College student Christina Guessferd of Hudson has been
named to the Deans List for the fall semester. Guessferd is majoring in
Journalism.
Evan Manning of Hudson has been accepted to Ashland University for
the fall semester of 2015. Manning is a senior at Alvirne High School.
Molly Glasheen of Hudson and Ted Allen of Litchfield have been
named to the Deans List at Merrimack College.
The College of Saint Rose has announced that Kathryn Kierstead of
Litchfield is one of 814 students named to the Deans List for the fall
semester.
Boston University awarded academic degrees to 1,664 in January.
Receiving degrees were Hudson residents Nicole M. Gable, Master of
Business Administration in Business Administration and Management,
High Honors; and Trent W. Merrell, Master of Engineering in Computer
Engineering.
Four Hudson residents have recently been named to the Deans List
at Boston University for the fall semester. Students recognized for this
honor include: Kayla E. Duval, Luke D. Mertins, Jacob G. Nazarian,
and Holly J. Roberts.
Jessica M. McNeill, a resident of Litchfield, has recently been named
to the Deans List at Boston University for the fall semester.
Congratulations to Joshua Rand of Litchfield for recognition of his
outstanding academic achievements by being named to the Presidents
List at Daniel Webster College. Joshua is a sophomore majoring in
Game Programming with a minor in Game Design and Development.
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Friday, March 13
Starting Your Genealogy Research.
Are you interested in Genealogy but
dont know where to start? Todays
Genealogy Club meeting at 1:30 p.m.
in the Rodgers Memorial Library will introduce
you to the tools you need to start finding your
roots. Learn the basic steps for gathering family
stories, finding and using key resources, and
organizing your research. You will also learn
about the many genealogy resources available at
the library. Laptop computers will be available
for use at the meeting. For those who are already
familiar with family research, there will be a table
available for you to share your stories and brick
walls with other veteran researchers, or you are
welcome to help our new people! No registration
required. Check the website, rodgerslibrary.org,
for information about future topics and guest
speakers.
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Saturday, April 4
The 4H New Hampshire Cluckers will
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present a free program title Backyard
Chickens at 10 a.m. in the Ann Seabury
Community Room, Hudson Police
Department. Registration required, contact ACO
Jana McMillan at 889-7387 or e-mail jmcmillan@
hudsonnh.gov.
Sunday, March 22
Legendary Locals of Hudson Book
Event. When John T. Benson purchased
land in Hudson in 1924, little did he
know that Bensons Wild Animal Farm
would make Hudson famous. For 60 years, the
Strangest Farm on Earth became legendary. The
former attraction is now a beautiful town park.
These pages are filled with stories of many who
gave of their time, talent, and treasure. Leonard
Smith designed and helped build Central Fire
Station. Shirley Nadeau is always ready to
lend a hand. Leon Hammond cooked for
countless bean suppers. Dr. Alfred Kimball Hills,
Kimball Webster, G. Philip Rodgers and Alvin
Rodgers have been generous benefactors. The
H in Hudson stands for heart. At 2 p.m., local
authors Shawn and Laurie Jasper will give a talk
introducing this new book about some of our
outstanding citizens at the Rodgers Memorial
Library. Books will be available for sale and
signing and proceeds from the sale of books will
benefit the Hudson Historical Society.
Tuesday, March 17
The Friends of the Library will hold a
meeting from 7-9 p.m. in the Community
Room at the Library. Plans will be
made for National Library Week and new
members and ideas are always welcome.
Wednesday, March 18
The Litchfield Senior Citizen group will
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be meeting at 12 p.m. at the Community
Church on Charles Bancroft Highway.
There will be a hot dog and beans lunch
served after which a singer will entertain the
group. All senior citizens are invited to attend.
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Thursday, March 19
Litter Box Success. Speaker will be
Rhonda Voss, KPA-CTP, Always Positive
Pet Training, LLC, at 6 p.m., Ann Seabury
Community Room, Hudson Police
Department. Limited attendance. Contact ACO
Jana McMillan at 889-7387 to reserve a seat.
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Wednesday, March 11
There will be a Pipeline Neighbors
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Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m., at the
Litchfield Town Hall, 2 Liberty Way.
Neighbors of the proposed pipeline and
interested residents will have an opportunity
to meet one another and discuss interests and
concerns to prepare for future meetings with
Selectmen, Kinder Morgan, and FERC.
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Saturday, March 21
Alvirne will be the first high school in
New England to host a Dance Marathon
for Boston Childrens. Jana Elsayed
herself is a Boston Childrens survivor
and is very excited to be giving back. The event
begins 6 p.m. on and goes till midnight. Its a
celebration and all FTK or For the Kids. Onehundred percent of the proceeds go directly to the
hospital. There are two rules: no sitting and no
caffeine! There will be a DJ, live music, games
and prizes. We are asking that students raise $50
and adults $100. We have options for teams or
singles. We are very excited for the event and
want the entire community there! More info can
be found on the Facebook page Alvirne Dance
Marathon or Alvirne page.
Saturday, March 14
The Campbell High School Athletic
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Booster Club will be hosting its annual
Comedy Night at Talent Hall. Doors
open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 9 p.m.
There will be raffles, items to be auctioned, and
50/50 raffle. Tickets are $15. You can purchase
tickets at Town Hall, or send your request to
CampbellBoosterClub@gmail.com. Reserve a
table early ... they go fast! Bring your friends and
come support the CHS athletes and their programs
and have tons of laughs at the same time.
Tuesday, March 10
Interested in Community Service?
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The Litchfield Lions Club offers a variety
of volunteer opportunities serving the
Litchfield community. The Litchfield
Lions Club will be holding its monthly [second
Tuesday of the month] meeting on at 7 p.m. at
the Litchfield Presbyterian Church, 259 Charles
Bancroft Highway, Litchfield. For more info visit:
http://litchfield.nhlions.org/ or Facebook: FB:
Litchfield NH Lions Club.
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Saturday, April 11
The Litchfield Firefighters Association
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will hold its 35th Annual Ham & Bean
Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at Campbell
High School Cafeteria. Tickets will be
sold at the door: $7 - 12 and older, $6 - seniors,
$5 - children 4-12, free under 4 years old. Note:
This is not a school sponsored event. For more
information e-mail litchfieldfirefighters@gmail.
com.
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Saturday, April 18
If you want to do something proactive,
amp up your resume, or are simply
seeking volunteer hours, the Hudson
Sustainability Committee will be hosting
its Fifth Roadside Cleanup in celebration of this
upcoming Earth Day in April. The committee
invites you to come enjoy the fresh air,
complimentary t-shirts, and free snacks as we put
Hudsons recyclables back into the cycle, one
road at a time. Anyone interested in volunteering
with us, mark your calendars for Apr. 18 from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals as well as groups are
welcome! Any length of time you can contribute
is greatly appreciated. We are currently
welcoming road suggestions. Please e-mail us at
hudsonsustainability@gmail.com with your ideas
and/or if youd like to RSVP to our Fifth Roadside
Cleanup event.
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Tuesday, March 25
The Hudson Police Department
will host its 53rd Semi-Annual Blood
Drive from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Hudson
Community Center on Lions Avenue.
Monday, March 30
Pelham Pipeline Awareness is hosting
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proposed Kinder Morgan Northeast Energy
Direct project. This is an opportunity for
local and area residents to come together to
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Gerard Belanger, 83, passed
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2015, at the NH Veterans
Home in Tilton. He was born
in Wallagrass, ME, on Jan.
20, 1932, to Ivon and Alice
(Michaud) Belanger.
Gerry spent his early life working on the family
farm alongside his three younger brothers, Roderick
Dick, Richard and Reynold Belanger.
He served in the United States Army for 25 years
and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1977.
During his career in the armed services he traveled
the world, servicing and operating radar and missile
facilities. After his retirement from the service, he
followed the high tech movement to New England,
working several jobs and settling in Hudson. After
his second retirement, he worked at Lull Farm in
Hollis. He loved adventures and new challenges.
He strived to contribute to his community. Many
in Hudson knew Gerry because of his deliveries
of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to local
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when you see the tape the control number is one hundred and sixty
the write-in box is somewhat empty.
who knows when
four. Yes, someone did win the test election, but Paul and Patti
Then maybe we will know who won
that will be, the
are keeping that a secret. Their concern by the end of the testing
what before 11 p.m.
scramble is for
Monday is that that person won by the same number in each of the
Heres another behind-the-scenes
the moderator
five machines.
gem. You know how the ballot clerk
and town clerk to
By the way, this testing is open to the public to watch. Monday
hands you, in this case, three ballots
find whoever can
it was only this writer and them, however. When it is a state and
that you need for voting on the 10th?
help set up the
national election, a representative of the NH attorney generals office
Those all had to be collated, which
polling site.
checks the process and the machine. Relative to the process, look at
is done throughout the week in the
The moderator
the binder on each machine in the picture. Every time a machine is
town clerks office, when no one is
has held training
touched, that touch and who made it must be recorded in the binder
there to register a car or dog or the
for the ballot
that travels with each machine.
multitude of other
clerks, even
For the record, I touched
thing people visit
while it seems
nothing, so my name is not in
the office for. Like
the same nice
the binder.
to pay your taxes
people are
You can see the moderator
or to get married
there each and
comparing his spreadsheet to
(you need a license
every election,
the tape for the first machine
for that too). On
checking your
tested. While Hudson uses
Monday, next
name off the
four machines at the polls,
week, the Hudson
list and looking
a spare is on hand, and all
Community
at your picture
the machines can read both
Center needs to
on your drivers
town and school ballots. The
be transformed
license. Still,
machine also can detect when
from a basketball
these people
there is a write-in. You know
court into a polling
must be
when someone --no names
place.
instructed before
The counting machine is shown with the state-required logbook on
mentioned-- puts Mickey
This
Five machines are lined up for testing with Town Clerk Patti Barry and Town Moderator Paul each election.
top of the recording tape. The preprogrammed card will be placed transformation is
Mouse in for selectman, that
When you vote
Inderbitzen feeding the sample ballots into the first machine.
in the front after the blue seal is taken off.
ballot is sorted into a separate
handled by the
on Tuesday, think
box inside the machine to
Highway Department. No surprise there. All
of all the energy that has been spend making your visit as quick and
be hand counted when the machines are opened. All the ballots
residents must have heard the road agents motto: If its not on
easy as it is. Everyone who made it to the end of this story must now
are locked in the machine during the voting. Hudson uses four
fire or illegal the highway guys will handle it. They get this quickfeel compelled to vote. Remember it makes Hudson stronger to be
machines, so the school and town are kept separate and no sorting
change act completed in about a half a day with the voting booths
led by the people that we collectively have decided are the best to
is needed. Hopefully the main box in the machine is very full and
all set and the tables in place. Now, if there is snow, and this year
chart the direction of our town toward the future.
average homes taxes by $28 per year. Please read the information in this weeks paper,
watch the deliberative session on HCTV, or ask questions of the members of the BOS
on Election Day.
Richard J. Maddox, Hudson
Article 12 is a Win-Win
Im asking my fellow Hudson residents to support town warrant article 12,
the establishment of a Hudson Community Television Revolving Fund. Hudson
Community Television is a free resource the town has long provided to all residents,
businesses, and the school department to create informative, entertaining, and
compelling local television programming. It is not associated with Comcast in any
way, however the town does fully support HCTV through franchise fees Comcast pays
to the town --no property taxes are used. Article 12 will direct 80%, instead of the
current 100%, of those revenues to HCTV and the remaining 20% will go the towns
general fund. This, in effect, will lead to lower property taxes if passed. It is a winwin situation for both HCTV and Hudson taxpayers. HCTVs local programming is
produced by numerous community volunteers and is available to everyone either on
Comcast cable or by streaming it on the Internet. This article will benefit all residents,
not just cable subscribers. School sports, parades, senior concerns, concerts, cooking,
gardening, political discussions, and government meetings are just some of the areas
that have been the subject of programs on HCTV. If you have an idea for a program,
want to help others produce a show, or are just curious about what we do, come on
down to the new HCTV Access Center at Benson Park. On March 10 please support
this valuable Hudson resource and lower taxes with a yes vote on Article 12.
Mike OKeefe, Hudson Cable Committee, Hudson
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