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by Laurie Jasper the warrant article for the new track.
The Class of 2017 entered SNHU Arena in Manchester on In his principals message, Steven Beals said
Thursday, June 15 to cheers, smiles and waves from family and he sees himself as a teacher and a role model,
friends. Alvirne Concert and more importantly
Band played Pomp and someone who has
Circumstance as 319 shown mutual respect
young men and women, and genuine care for
robed in the maroon the students. I hope
and gold school colors, that I have modeled
joined together one last cooperation, kindness
time as classmates at the and humility, Beals
7 p.m. ceremony. said. Beals then
Dean of Academics proceeded to address
Susan Bureau introduced the class in their
the members of language with a
the Hudson School list of sage advice.
Board and Alvirne In a booming voice,
administrators who were Beals said, 1. Keep
seated on the stage. dumb stuff out of
Salutatorian Michael your bodies! 2. You
Earl was the first speaker are not invincible to
of the evening. Earl risk-taking behaviors.
shared that he will be Drive with caution, We are ready: Jamie DeAngelo, Amanda Wetmore, Jessica DiCicco, Danny McCrystal, Rachel Perron,
attending the University seat belted and hands Sara Siteman and Dagny Wilkins.
of Oklahoma to study free! As an aside
engineering, saying it to number 2, Beals jokingly warned
is over 1,700 miles and the students there will not always be
30 hours by car from a handsome guy in a green vest every
Hudson. morning in the parking lot to help them
We are certain of The Bellomo twins Noah and Kathryn leave the dais together, but come (referring to himself). 3. Put down your
one thing uncertainty, September they head to different colleges --Noah to UMass Lowell to study damn cell phones and talk to each other!
said Earl. Through hoping engineering and Katie to Robert Wesleyan to study chemistry. 4. Reduce your social media presence.
we make things happen. If you wouldnt say it to Grandma, dont
Be confident in the path post it! 5. Finally, dont stop believing.
you choose even though you may not know where it leads ... Optimism is better than pessimism. Eeyore was a lonely donkey,
Embrace the uncertainties and believe in yourself. God bless, Earl Beals said to thunderous applause. Next week I will miss you.
This week I cant
wait to get rid of
you. Be well. Be
kind. Care about
people, finished
Beals.
Hudson
School Board
Chairman Lee
Lavoie and Interim
Superintendent Dr.
Phyllis Schlichter
distributed the
diplomas at center
stage, from Aldana
to Zodda, as each
graduates name
was read. All
graduates received
a Bronco Nation
bracelet and
window decal Grace Carter, valedictorian, quoted Einstein, The true sign of intelligence is
from Principal not knowledge but imagination.
Beals before
exiting the stage.
Motar boards carry the names of the colleges they will be attending or inspirational messages. After the
concluded.
Next, District Director of School Counseling William Hughen
presented the Chester Steckevicz Award to Noah Bellomo. This
annual award was established in 1973 in memory of former Alvirne
Principal Steckevicz, principal from 1957 until 1972. He died
suddenly on June 10, 1972, at age 49, shortly before graduation.
Recipients must be dependable, ethical, strong of character,
ambitious and have a strong desire to help the Alvirne community.
Bellomo, a scholar, school and community volunteer and track
star who holds several indoor and outdoor records, will attend the
University of Massachusetts-Lowell in the fall.
Valedictorian Grace Carter began her speech by thanking her
family, probably the only people in here more nervous than
I am, she said. Carter, who plans to major in marine biology,
likened her classmates futures to the ocean. We can learn when
to float with the current, to go against the current and when to surf,
Carter said. Quoting Albert Einstein, Carter said, The true sign of
intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. She concluded by
stating you cant stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. Let us
choose to surf.
Under the direction of choral teacher Michael Gallagan, the
B-Naturals performed Natasha Bedingfields Unwritten. The
B-Naturals was comprised of a mix of graduating seniors and
underclassmen, and the Class of 2017 joined in clapping along.
Class of 2017 President Shane Coughlin, who will be attending St.
Michaels College in the fall, said June 15, 2017, is a crucial date.
Coughlin, who was also the student representative to the school Sara Siteman gets her diploma from School Board Chairman Lavoie.
board for the past two years, reflected on his classs Bronco events
and accomplishments such as winning Video Night not once but
twice, a recent unforgettable prom experience and the passage of Class President Shane Coughlin speaks passionately of the journey.
Accolades
The letter of intent contemplates the formation of a new non-profit information, documents, plans and details on the proposed
organization that would implement an integrated governance combination, including the Letter of Intent announced today. The
system, and also that Elliot and SNHH would each retain their website - www.nhregionalhealthcare.org - will continue to be
respective names, identities and local governance structures as updated as discussions proceed and will include schedules and
independently licensed organizations. information on meetings and open forums for the public to share
Curry College is proud to announce that Allison Murray of Hudson
The Letter of Intent requires the parties to work together on an comments and questions.
received the Education - Apple Award at the 48th Annual Awards
exclusive basis to complete due diligence and negotiate a final, While both organizations will now focus on continuing their
Recognition Ceremony. This special event honors Curry College
binding combination agreement. Any final agreement would be review of all aspects of the proposed combination and developing
students who have achieved excellence in academics, student life, the
subject to approval by both the Elliot and SNHH Boards of Trustees a definitive agreement, both Dean and Rose point to the public
arts and athletics, as well as recognizes Curry staff and faculty for their
and by various government agencies, including the New Hampshire aspects of this process as essential. Today, we are starting an
efforts.
Department of Justice. important conversation with our 6,000 employees and providers,
Michael Gagnon of Hudson, a freshman majoring in biology,
In a joint statement, both Elliot President and CEO Doug Dean our communities, our civic and legislative leaders and the general
was named to the Deans List for the spring semester at Clarkson
and SNHH President and CEO Mike Rose stated that this represents public, said Rose.
University.
an important first step to strengthen both SNHH and Elliot, so that Im proud of our boards and the efforts of the leadership teams
Ciara Speller of Litchfield graduated with a Master of Arts degree in
we may work together to serve our communities together for years on both sides, said Dean. This combination would allow us to
Journalism at Emerson Colleges 137th commencement ceremony held
to come. grow in the clinical setting while availing ourselves of efficiencies
on May 14.
By signing this Letter of Intent, we affirm our shared commitment that would not be possible if we remained independent. The
Sabrina Noury of Litchfield excelled during the spring semester to
to strengthening and expanding our charitable missions to provide beneficiaries of our efforts will be the people who come to us
earn a spot on the Deans List.
the very best healthcare possible to the communities we serve, for care and I could not be more excited to announce a strategy
Andrew C. Cormier of Hudson was named to the Deans Honor
where and how it is needed most. This approach anticipates a for New Hampshire that is based on mutuality, respect, vision
Roll at Fort Hays State University for the spring semester. Cormier is
solution to address the increasingly complex health care challenges and courage to do what we know creates real solutions for the
majoring in sociology.
faced by hospitals in New Hampshire and around the country. In a healthcare challenges facing all of us.
Southern Vermont College has announced that Kiley Bourque of
rapidly changing healthcare service environment, our commitment Concluded Rose, Over the coming weeks, we look forward to
Litchfield has been named to the academic Commendation List for the
expressed in this Letter of Intent is to develop a highly-coordinated, reaching out to our communities, including state and local officials,
spring semester.
community-based regional health care network that would enhance to seek input regarding our vision for strengthening the health and
Benjamin Billings of Litchfield has achieved Deans List status at the
access to affordable care while ensuring quality of care delivered well-being of our communities to assure affordability and easy
University of Connecticut.
throughout southern New Hampshire. access to comprehensive and high quality health care that has
Hudson residents Juliana Rose Antonucci and Dylan Elisha Clark
The Elliot and SNHH Boards of Trustees were each actively defined each of our organizations for more than 125 years.
have graduated from the University of Connecticut. Antonucci
engaged in discussions that led to their approval of the Letter of Elliot Health System is a non-profit organization serving the
received a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Sciences and
Intent. healthcare needs of the community since 1890. The largest provider
Clark received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Our boards unanimously supported and authorized the Letter of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire,
Hudson residents Hanna Bate, Alison Griego and Jeanetta Griffin
of Intent because we recognize that this proposed combination Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility and the first community
and Litchfield residents Brianna Hardy, Daniel Wallace and Thomas
could strengthen both organizations at a time when economic hospital in the state, serves as the cornerstone of the health system.
Wallace have been named to the Deans List at Roger Williams
pressures are challenging patients and their providers, says Tim Elliot is home to Manchesters designated Regional Trauma
University for the spring semester.
Sullivan, Chairman of the SNHH Board of Trustees. In southern Center, Elliot Breast Health Center, Elliot Urgent Care, a Level 3
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo New Hampshire, we are facing the fact that we simultaneously Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Elliot Behavioral Health Services,
have a rapidly growing population of baby-boomers who require Elliot Regional Cancer Center, Elliot Senior Health Center, Visiting
easy and affordable access to quality care and a concern that Nurse Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire,
one organization alone may not be able to provide all that is 1-Day Surgery Center, Elliot Memory & Mobility Center, Elliot Retail
Four Seasons Roofing necessary in the future. Our compatible missions and shared values
allow us to work together to meet these and other critical needs,
Pharmacy, Elliot Medical Centers in Londonderry and Hooksett,
and The Elliot at Rivers Edge. Elliot has primary care providers and
Residential Commercial including mental health, while ensuring long-term organizational specialists throughout southern NH as part of the Elliot Physician
sustainability. Network. For more information about any of Elliots services visit
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Carpentry Chimney Work Repairs combination, said Elliot Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gregory Baxter. Southern New Hampshire Health is a non-profit organization
By aligning our technology and care delivery systems to collect serving the healthcare needs of the community since 1892 and
A Leader in Ventilation and compile data that gives us insight into the needs of our patients is comprised of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and
(Prevents Ice back-Up & Mildew) and communities, we would be able to collaborate on models of Foundation Medical Partners. SNHH is Massachusetts General
coordinated care delivery and an expanded scope of services for Hospitals first clinical affiliate in the region. SNHMC is a 188-bed
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Although we serve separate communities, we are close enough
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Hood, chairman of the Elliot Health in 32 communities across southern New Hampshire and northern
System Board of Directors. The Massachusetts. SNHH also offers urgent, walk-in care through 7
Elliot board is very enthusiastic about Immediate Care locations.
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what Pay attention, Hudson. Much is going on in our small town. Both leadership boards are not doing the
best they can. The Fox may be silent this week, but many things are bubbling just under the surface of
does
the pond. People have been calling with questions, things that arent being answered. When the answers
finally rise to the top, many wont be happy. All About
Is apathy of both leaders and voters the root cause? Maybe we need a different form of government? In
talking with Speaker Jasper on Saturday, he doesnt believe it will help. He was part of the counsel form ME
he Fox Say?
of government that Hudson was under. He did not have an answer. The conversation switched to our
t state delegation. Shawn mentioned the budget favors Hudson, and one of the elected representatives is
not going to support the budget. The Fox doesnt know enough about Concord, but back in Hudson, are did see that Kathy Griffin photo of Trumps
our town leaders too tired to be positive? Or should the word be angry? Has it been too long without decapitated head. I mean, sure, hate the guy if
something positive happening or without some skeleton falling from the sky? you want, but he is still a father of a young boy.
Or is it that town government just isnt clear? We have no long-term planning. How many different permeations of Dont get me wrong, people were outraged
the Benson bathroom concerns do we need to see swirling around the drain? when those two things happened. I just cant
Now consider that we will spend $39.6 thousand to put cameras in all the buses that transport our school children. help but wonder what the emotions would
The school board approved this Monday night if there are monies not spent at the end of the year (next week). have been if this had happened to Obama. I
Appears there will be $149,000 left over; that is after $400,000 is returned to lower the tax rate next year. That means also wonder about this level of hatred we now
that there is a surplus of over a half of a million not spent. Does that represent an overbudgeted amount? What take see for our president. Due to social media
the money in the first place with the intention of simply giving it back? Just in case is not the right answer. everyone has a voice and can basically amplify
Now a note to readers who havent heard this before, the town can save any money not spent at the end of the any situation. Is this how America is going to
fiscal year. As the school district balance sheet must be at zero, any excess is returned to the voters. behave for every new president. Im not saying
In closing, consider the videotaping quality on Monday at 6:30 p.m. and then Tuesday of the next week at 7 p.m. if its good or bad or right or wrong. I am
First question, if youre at home watching channel 21 and then 22, why is the video quality so different? Also, why simply wondering if this is going to be how it is
cant a space be set up so that when the school board is recognizing special people, the public is able to see more during every presidency.
than just the backs of their heads? On to a different subject because all anyone
Now that the Fox has wasted the last 70-ish words with problems that any business worth its weight in salt would talks about is Trump: how to deal with stress
have fixed years ago, the space between the Foxs pointy ears is hurting. from work. I thought I knew what stress was
until I got a real adult full-time job. I havent
learned how to not take the job home with me.
I wake up in the middle of the night freaking
Governors Statement
out if I forgot to do something or realizing that
I did something incorrectly.
I feel like Im not the only one that this
on SB 234 happens too. So I have come up with ways to
help me not stress out at work at least while
submitted by the Office of NH Governor Chris Sununu Im not there. As soon as I get in my car I blare
Friday, June 16, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the music really loud and sing to it as loud as
signing SB 234, relative to needle exchanges, into law: possible so I cant think.
The drug crisis is the most serious public health and safety issue facing I usually go home and have a few drinks.
New Hampshire and it remains critical that we continue supporting For those of you who would like a healthier
investments and resources in law enforcement, but also in prevention, approach, try drinking liquor straight. Soda
treatment and recovery programs, which is why I am proud to sign SB 234 doesnt contribute to the inebriation process
into law today, establishing a statewide needle exchange program. There is no and holds a lot of unnecessary calories.
doubt that this bill will save lives. Courtesy photo
I watch a lot of reality TV. I always thought
those shows were dumb until I got a full-time
job. I then realize that I love watching these
people try to solve these very simple problems
in a very dramatic fashion.
SAU Conducts Exit Interview Surveys Stress eating is only occasional for me.
My go-to is anything with bread and cheese.
with Employees Leaving the District Again, if you want a healthier approach,
you can always binge eat carrot sticks. I do
exercise. I dont find it helps. I always just end
At Monday nights school board meeting, Karen Burnell, business administrator for the Hudson School District, presented results of an exit interview
up thinking about work while Im running or
survey conducted by human resources with employees who are leaving the district at the end of this school year.
flailing around in Zumba.
Of the departing employees, 58 percent reported they were leaving due to relocation and low wages.
What helps me de-stress the most is thinking
Employees were asked to indicate why they were leaving and what conditions or reasons prompted them to leave. During the exit interviews, the
about things that could be even more stressful.
employees provided feedback about the Hudson School District:
The occurrence of some sort of apocalyptic
Wages: excellent or good - 33 percent, fair to poor - 66 percent
event makes me realize that going to work isnt
Benefits: excellent, 42 percent; good - 58 percent
as stressful as having to experience the end of
Opportunity for advancement: good - 50 percent
the world.
Communication: good - 42 percent; fair - 33 percent
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Training offered: good or fair - 83 percent
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Working conditions: excellent or good - 58 percent
Morale: excellent 25 percent; good - 50 percent; and fair - 25 percent
Job security: excellent - 42 percent; good to fair - 58 percent
According to the report by Burnell, all of the departing staff stated their passion for students and the colleagues were what they liked the best about
their jobs. While most of the employees interviewed couldnt speak highly enough
about their colleagues and department heads, they did express there was room for Requested Correction
improvement concerning support and communication from the school administration.
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Strawberry Festival
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 24
Litchfield Community Church,
259 Charles Bancroft Hwy.
Events@Strawberry Festival
Safety Comes First 11:30 a.m. Jack Curtin reads aloud his childrens book
12:00 p.m. Tour of church with Pastor
12:30 p.m. Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
This past week was hard on the soul ... As some of you 12:45 p.m. Jack Curtin, author, reads one of his childrens books
know the ocean claimed the life of a 44-year-old man 1:00 p.m. Pie Eating Contest
fishing with one of his friends in a boat off of Salisbury. 1:30 p.m. Joseph Allen, author, reads his story, Haunted House
The wave conditions were treacherous that day and 2:00 p.m. Karate demonstration
most boats were in safe harbors tied to a dock. From 2:30 p.m. Ask Alice, age 98. Alice Dickinson grew up in Litchfield. Come ask her
my family to the family of the lost man you are in our questions at the Historical Society.
thoughts and prayers. 3:00 p.m. Strawberry festival closes
This reminds me, safety is far more important than
the trophy catch or filling freezers with fresh fish. Life
jackets, planning out your trip, checking weather
conditions, checking mechanical/electrical components
seen outside the river and make excellent bait for striper
The Parish Veterans Community hosted a hot breakfast for residents of Harbor Homes at Dalianis
as well. Five- to seven-foot Atlantic sturgeon have been
House in Nashua on June 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. Seventeen veterans and two infants were served.
jumping in and around the mouth of the Merrimack
Peter Manzello from Petes Corner filmed the event for Hudson CTV.
giving some lucky anglers a lot more than they bargained
The breakfast was cooked and served by Deacon John Castelot, Kelly Fraser, William Incera,
for with their striper tackle. Dont forget these are
Larry Pelland, Mike Mosher and Paul Davis. Dave Houde photographed the event. Once breakfast
protected and need to be released immediately without
was served, Veterans Community members enjoyed fellowship and trading war stories with some
taking them out of the water.
of the veterans.
I did venture out to Jeffreys Ledge on Saturday, June 10,
Steve, a very talented Army veteran from Dalianis House, asked to be allowed to have a station
and the haddock, cusk and pollock were still hitting the
to cook omelets. They obliged him and the result was a real crowd pleaser!
fresh clams very well. There were some porbeagle sharks
Ali MacDonald of Spencer, Mass. All participants seemed to enjoy the event.
that were cruising around on the surface but the big catch
was a nice halibut from a boat near me on the ledge. We
dont have a huge population of halibut offshore but we do catch them occasionally.
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their networks of other tuna fishermen. This makes it a bit hard to Visit us and feel the warm welcome.
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get a straight answer out of the tuna fleet, but I did hear the colder Sunday Worship Services- 10:30 AM Powers of Attorney
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up shortly and reels will be screaming with 400- to 800-pound tuna Divorce
have a time of fellowship and refreshments after Worship Service.
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Do You Have the Right Plan? to 30 fire calls from its station
now located on Ferry Street
devoted to their
duties as were the
LIFE - HEALTH - MEDICARE near where the present-day men in 1892, 1960
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Gulf station sits. These men The departments 1926 Squad alongside a modern engine and all the years
saw a change to an all- between.
motorized department and The new
28 now paid call men operated on a budget of $1,500. Central Fire Station was finally dedicated in 1967. In that year
Insurance Solutions Provided Chief Sanders had two assistant chiefs, Charles Reynolds and the department responded to 156 alarms, 15 of which were for
K a r e n A . A r c h e r 6 0 3 - 5 5 3 - 9 0 4 0 Harry Connell, who succeeded Chief Sanders as fire chief. Chief building fires. Most of the alarms were brush and wood fires with
I n d e p e n d e n t L i c e n s e d A g e n t 8 7 7 - 7 2 8 - 9 5 9 3 Connell added four deputy chiefs: Harry Emerson, Earl Alexander, a total property loss value set at $39,185. Call firefighters were still
L o n d o n d e r r y , N H KAArcher@comcast.net Sidney Baker and Joseph Fuller. These early firefighters of the paid $200 a year and the chief was compensated for his time with
town bore a cross-section of names that could be associated with $1,000. While the total calls increased by 17 to 173 in 1968, the
Life / Health / Dental / Long Term Care / Medicare / Disability
town founding fathers. Some, but certainly not all, of the old-town number of building fires nearly doubled to 25. However, because of
family names represented on the fire department the expertise and dedication of Hudson firefighters, the total fire loss
included Connell, Sanders, Campbell, Chase, was reduced to $423,895.
144 Charles Bancroft Hwy. Cummings, Baker, Leslie, Fuller, Reynolds, In February 1969, the department took ownership of a new
American LaFrance engine that boasted
Litchfield, NH 03052 all the newest equipment including a
603-882-5551 750-gallon water tank. The department
also grew to 42 men and now included
line officer ranks. George Cady and
Robert Campbell became captains (Robert
is the grandfather of todays current Fire
Strawberry Sampling Chief Rob Buxton). George Rogers and
Elmer McLavey were lieutenants. The
This Saturday & Sunday! new engine and the increase in men
June 24th & June 25th were not enough to stem the rising fire
problem. Twenty-six buildings were
We Have Our Own Strawberries & Peas damaged of the total of 212 calls with
Also from our fields: Sweet Peas, Baby Spinach, damage estimated at $141,500.
The department continued to be busy in
Rhubarb & More Produce Coming Every Week 1970 answering over 200 calls including
15% Senior & Military Discount fires that destroyed one of the towns
street sweepers in a suspicious fire while
Every Wednesday and Thursday parked in the town garage. Hudson now
had 44 men with a privates pay increased
Open 7 Days 8am-6pm Gift Cards Available to $300 per year. The department was
still a call department with no full-time
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CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and refers to
a partnership with your local farmer (Wilson Farm) where the public
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on Sunday, July 16. The Fisher Cats received
a record number of applications for this years
scholarship program.
Ten graduates from New Hampshire high
schools and two from northern Massachusetts
were named Fisher Cats Foundation Scholar- Principal Steve Beals, Auxiliary President Rob Everett, Jessica Renna, Ben Desrochers, Grace Carter,
Athletes, earning a $2,500 scholarship. The Noah Bellomo, and Post Chaplain Jack Cantara.
scholarship recipients were selected based
upon criteria of academic excellence, athletic submitted by Rob Everett
achievement and active citizenship in the Hudson Memorial Post 5791 recently awarded scholarships to graduating seniors from
community. Money for the scholarships was Alvirne High School. It started with an emotional thank you to the Alvirne and Hudson
Hannah Cote raised through several Foundation endeavors, communities, on behalf of the Cantara/Keller families, for the continued support of
most notably the Granite State Baseball Dinner grandson Army Spc. Josh Keller who experienced a tragic firearms accident a few months
held annually in November. ago on behalf of the Cantara/Keller families. This years winners for the Post scholarships
Cote is receiving the Easter Seals Veterans Count Award, given to a student who comes were Jessica Renna, Grace Carter, Noah Bellemo and Ben Desrochers. Ben also received
from a military family. She will be attending Quinnipiac University, with plans of entering the VFW Auxiliary 5791 Air Force JROTC Scholarship and was the post runner up for the
the physician assistant masters program. Cote served as a captain for the varsity softball Voice of Democracy Contest. We wish to congratulate the entire Class of 2017 and wish
team and participated in cross country. She has a great amount of pride in our country and them the best in the future.
is grateful for those risking their lives overseas, especially her father, grandfather and great-
grandfather.
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats established the Fisher Cats Foundation to be a catalyst
for the betterment of communities statewide by supporting youth programs that encourage
education and promote healthy living. Through the generous support of players, employees,
sponsors and fans, the Fisher Cats Foundation continuously works to make a positive impact Campbells Anne Paquin Earns
American Legion Post 48
throughout New Hampshire and north central Massachusetts. As the primary funding source
for the teams philanthropy, the Fisher Cats Foundation supports a wide variety of non-profit
organizations and coordinates several fundraising programs and events. Since its inception
in 2006, the Foundation and the Fisher Cats have provided nearly $5 million in monetary
and in-kind donations to thousands of non-profit organizations. Scholarship
The Fisher Cats begin a six-game homestand at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on
Tuesday, June 20, featuring Atlas Fireworks and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. submitted by Robert Everett
New Hampshire will host the 2017 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Classic in The American Legion Hudson Post 48 family is honored to announce that Campbell High
July, featuring the Jordans Furniture Tempur-Pedic Home Run Derby on July 11 and the All- School senior Anne Paquin is the recipient of this years scholarship. The legion wishes the
Star Game on July 12. Visit NHFisherCats.com for tickets. entire Class of 2017 best wishes on its future endeavors.
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Fuller, Sr. resigned from the department. crews found a large two-and-a-
A new engine was ordered from the half-story home with heavy smoke
manufacturer but not received until showing. Three alarms were needed
2 7 9
1975 when it went in service as Engine to control the fire with crews from
3. The then lime green engine boasted Nashua and Windham assisting at
a 750-gallon water tank with a large the scene. While crews were still
reel on the rear that carried 2,200 feet
of large diameter hose. The engine
working at the Central Street fire a
call was received for a house fire at 7 4 6
remained in service for many years 47 Adelaide St. Again, on arrival,
and was repainted the traditional red
and white fire apparatus colors. When
smoke was showing from a ranch-
style house. Pelham and Hudson
8 6 1
1 9 2 7
the truck was placed out of service in crews controlled this fire in one
Hudson, it began a second life after hour.
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full- time and 38 call firefighters
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promoted to deputy chief and Ray Carter truly a milestone for the Hudson
was promoted to call lieutenant. The Fire Department as the first female
chief was now a full-time employee firefighter, Mary Miller, joined the
of the town with an annual salary of department. On July 27, 1981, the
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year for their time and efforts at both
training and firefighter duties. The men Hudson Combination 1 operating on Mason Street in Nashua on
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Central Station that now houses the ladder and tanker trucks was Ranger helicopter owned by WCVB-TV crashed and exploded in In August 1987, under the direction of Lieutenant Todd Hansen,
constructed by many hours of donated time. the parking lot of the Brookside Village Apartment Complex on the Hudson Fire Department Dive Rescue Team was formed and
George Cady became deputy chief during the year ending June Roosevelt Avenue. The pilot heroically flew the malfunctioning began service. The team was originally staffed with six volunteer
30, 1974. The department now had 41 call men who answered helicopter away from Memorial School. divers who purchased and utilized their own SCUBA equipment.
268 alarms of which 72 were listed as building fires. New turnout In 1984, Frank Nutting retired and Ray Carter succeeded him as Over the years the dive team would encounter a multitude of water-
gear met federal standards and was purchased to upgrade personal fire chief. The town was caught up in a rapid building expansion related incidents ranging from submerged motor vehicles, water
protection for the men during the fires. The men also converted and the increase in population was affecting many southern New rescues, people that had fallen through the ice and many crime
an old Chevy van into a light rescue unit. Some of the specialized Hampshire towns. The Hudson Fire Department hired a full-time scene water searches. Each year the number of emergencies the dive
equipment fire prevention team responded to increased. Additional training was conducted in
carried on officer in 1985. areas of underwater vehicle extrication, ice diving, boat operations
the rescue The department and other related topics the team would face on a routine basis the
was acquired was comprised of teams expertise was recognized across the state and the team was
through a full-time chief, requested to provide mutual aid to several area towns for water
donations three captains, rescues and recoveries.
from the Junior three lieutenants, On March 23, 1990, firefighters saved two infants with CPR at two
Womans 14 firefighter/ unrelated calls. The first incident took place on Fox Hollow Drive.
Club who has emergency Fire Superintendent Paul Reichenbach arrived from his nearby
always been a medical home and began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation reviving the baby.
big supporter technicians, a clerk The second call took place on Library Street where a baby was not
of the fire dispatcher and 33 breathing. Lieutenant Tim Kearns began CPR reviving the baby.
department. call personnel. The recent history of the Hudson Fire Department has been
With The department in an almost constant state of change in every aspect of fire and
population responded to 804 emergency medical service. The number of incidents increases
and new fire calls and 960 yearly as the town continues to grow. The types of incidents now
construction medical calls handled by firefighters and officers mandates changes in personnel,
increasing and operated equipment, apparatus, policies and procedures.
within on a budget of Because of the complexity of todays fire rescue incidents, the
the town, $580,000. need for highly specialized equipment is vital for their extrication
questions of Incidents continue to page 12 - Braving 125 Years
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G. Chowning, whom she had married in 1950. She was also Edna will be greatly missed by her four children; Susan M.
Acceptance/Rejection of Bid: Wellman and her husband Gordon of Litchfield, Richard R. Stacey
predeceased by her sister, Inez M. Nelson.
The Town of Hudson reserves the right to accept or reject any Request of Barrington, N.H., Harold L. Stacey and his wife Sharon of Shirley,
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She is survived by two sisters, Alice M. Dickinson and Candace M.
for Proposal (RFP). The acceptance of an RFP will be based on the Mass., and Cynthia E. Gentry of Fort Worth, Texas; and by her nine
needs of the Town of Hudson Fire Department and not necessarily on Hale; three nieces, Carolyn J. Marshall and her husband Douglas,
the lowest bid received. Pamela L. Lane and her husband Lee, and Heidi E. Hale Miller and grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
her husband Gregory; two nephews, John E. Nelson and his wife Tae, She was predeceased by brothers, Carroll B. Sleeper, Robert I.
Bid Submission: and Jay Allen Hale; several grandnieces and grandnephews; a great-
grandnephew; and cousins.
Sleeper and Herbert F. Sleeper, Sr. all formerly of Carlisle, Mass.
A service of worship in memory and celebration of Ednas life was
5
All Requests for Proposals (RFP) shall be submitted to the following conducted by Pastor Steven J. Weibley at Carlisle Congregational
no later than 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017: A calling hour was held at the Litchfield Community Church
Presbyterian, 259 Charles Bancroft Hwy., Litchfield, on June 22 Church on June 17. Pastor Michael R. Small of Tabernacle Baptist
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Hudson Town Clerks Office followed by a funeral service. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery Church in Litchfield also participated in the service.
12 School Street in Litchfield. Ednas life of service to others and the heritage of Christian faith
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Hudson, NH 03051 she leaves behind were reason for great rejoicing. As so lovingly
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Litchfield
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Community Church Presbyterian. expressed in remembrance remarks by her son Richard, Edna, who
Envelope containing the Request for Proposal must be clearly marked
DESIGN / BUILD SERVICES FOR Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook. had radical cancer surgery at the age of 29, was proud to be a 60
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New Hudson Fire Station year breast cancer survivor. Donations in her honor may be made
204 Lowell Road to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA
HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 01701.
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Hudson Youth Baseball As Take Recognizing Graduating Athletes
Triple A Title
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submitted by Todd
Crawford
A big crowd came
out to Lions Field
on a hot and humid
night June 13 to see
the Hudson Youth
Baseball As take the
AAA league crown
over a great Cubs
team.
In the top of the
first, the Cubs could
do little with the off-
speed stuff of super-
rookie Luke Norse, as
the As pitcher struck
out the side. In the
bottom of the first,
a leadoff double by
all-world second baseman Brett McKinnon was followed by the first career home run, off the top of the Booster Scholarship winners: Booster Vice President Catherine DeRosa, Nate Gosselin, Jillian Houle, Katie Bellomo,
center field fence, by Charlie Crawford to give the As a quick 2-0 lead after the first inning. Norse then Amanda Wetmore, Keanna Smigliani, Noah Bellomo, Booster Secretary Robyn Descoteau and Booster President Jill Rosier.
breezed through the top of the second inning, allowing only one base runner. The As did little in the
bottom of the second, going down in order, leaving the score 2-0 after two innings.
submitted by Karen Bonney
In the top of the third, the bottom of the Cubs order sparked the team, with a single and walk bringing
On June 6, the Alvirne
the top of the order up with only one out. Then a grounder got through into left to score a run, and an
Athletic Department,
outfield error brought in a second run to tie the score. Lefty Logan MacEachern then came in to shut the
in conjunction with the
door, and got two quick groundouts to end the inning, but not before the go-ahead run scored for the
Alvirne Boosters Club,
Cubs, and the game headed to the bottom of the third with the Cubs leading 3-2.
held it varsity banquet
Brody Buja worked a key walk to lead off the bottom of the third for the As. Following two strikeouts,
at Alpine Grove. At the
McKinnon had another hit, then MacEachern walked to load the bases for Crawford. A hard infield
banquet, the varsity spring
grounder resulted in the tying run coming in. With the bases loaded, As catcher and clean-up hitter DJ
teams were recognized
Moose Thibeault lined a single up the middle scoring McKinnon with the go-ahead run, and when the
along with recognizing
ball skipped by the outfielder, MacEachern and Crawford both scored as well to stretch the As lead 6-3.
other seniors for their
McKinnon came in to preserve the lead in the top of the 4th, and cruised through the next two innings
accomplishments. Those
allowing only one baserunner in each inning while striking out three. A key catch by outfielder Kenny
accomplishments include
Chafe in the fifth inning kept the Cubs from getting any momentum. The As could do little with the Cubs
six seniors receiving the
pitching in the fourth and fifth innings either, and the As still had a 6-3 lead heading into the top of the
Booster Club scholarships.
last inning.
The recipients of the
McKinnon showed no signs of tiring in the heat in his third inning of relief, getting a ground ball back
scholarships include Nate
to the mound to lead off the inning. After a single, the next batter grounded into a fielders choice to
Gosselin, Jillian Houle,
Norse at second base. The Cubs powerful middle of the lineup was now up, but McKinnon got a final
Katie Bellomo, Amanda
groundball, this time to Crawford at shortstop, to end the game and bring the As the championship!
Wetmore, Keanna Smigliani
This ended an epic two-year rivalry between the As and the Cubs, and the As victory avenged the
and Noah Bellomo. Last
championship game from the previous year, when the Cubs stormed back from a 5-0 deficit after three
innings to win the big trophy.
Hudson Youth Baseball AAA As: Brett McKinnon, Logan MacEachern, Charlie Crawford, DJ Moose
Thibeault, Mikey McGowan, Luke Norse, Cam Kennedy, Kenny Chafe, Benny McGowan, Brody Buja,
Nick Bones Gagnon, Eddie Emerson.
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