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Volume 28 Number 8 September 1, 2017 12 Pages
Dedicated 25 Years
to the Students of Hudson
It is always great to
see Hudson teachers
receive a watch for
25 years of service.
In SAU 81 on Friday,
at the total gathering
of Hudson school
personnel, two
outstanding teachers
received their special
timepieces:
Suzanne Sawyer,
Alvirne High School
Sue Sawyer is
an Alvirne graduate
who we are fortunate
Mrs. Malizas kindergarten class lines up waiting for all their friends to arrive. to have teaching
math for us. Sue
Everybody got a name tag and a lot of hugs as they lined yet her focus is always
up behind the very friendly signs for their respective on the child; their self-
teachers and classrooms. esteem, their progress,
The buses came around the corner and were directed their growth as learners.
into the queue by Georgia Palmer, who has been helping This has earned her the
get the Hudson students safely into schools for 22 years. respect of her students,
Palmer mentioned that many of the students she crossed parents and colleagues.
in the earlier years wave as they bring the students back Bev is that positive
to school, and some even stopped with coffee for her. teacher who makes
Hudson Master Patrolman Kevin Riley was there to help Caleb Hanscom and Kate Mosca, far right, with Layla Spencer on the workplace a better
with traffic on the first day of school, but Riley was quick the first day of school. place for everyone.
to mention he could only support Palmer as she had it all She creates a sense
under control. newest of the town students, said that all of Hudsons of community in her Bev Stanley, center, as she welcome new kindergartner
Superintendent Lawrence Russell and SAU Business schools opened without any major problems, but classroom that carries Aylah Michie and her mom, Sara, on Community Day.
Administrator Karen Burnell, who were there to greet the remember that it was 8:30 a.m. on the first day. through the school. She
by Len Lathrop
If the picture doesnt give it away, then
ASAP owners Jim and Diane Hedlund
mentioned that most people love the
Victim of Circumstance
a few clues are in order. It is on Lowell
Road as part of a pool business. Still lost?
messages and have heard only a few
complaints over the years. In fact, the
Plays from The Cage
A different message appears on either side, Hedlunds are stopped almost anywhere
and these change every Monday. they go in Hudson to talk about the sign
Its the sign at Advanced Spa and Pool, and the words of wisdom that appear
better known as ASAP. Unless youre a there every week. Having been at 162 by Len Lathrop
pool customer or a Facebook junkie, you Lowell Road for four years, the ASAP sign The outdoor concert at Benson Park this
may not know that all summer there has had led to a lot of conversations. past Saturday featured a group of Hudson
been a Facebook contest with real prizes Here are just a few of the best messages musicians in The Cage. The Friends of
for submissions with the winner chosen by posted by those who participated in the Benson has hosted several concerts from the
the ASAP staff. The winners who came up summer Facebook contest: cage located outside the Elephant Barn. Folks
with the best sayings for that month were Dont laugh at your wifes choice, you can sit in the shade of the trees near the Old
awarded AMC movie tickets. Best of all, were one of them Lady in the Shoe or the office building and
each message was displayed on the sign If each day is a gift, can I return see and hear what is going on.
for the month, giving the author instant Mondays? Saturday was a beautiful evening at
notoriety. Procrastinators Unite Tomorrow the park as the sounds of Victim of
Circumstance played songs that many knew.
On guitar/vocals was Cam Levesque, with
Brad Hartwick on bass and Harrison Foti on
drums. While The Cage adds many nostalgic
144 Charles Bancroft Hwy. memories, the musicians can be seen through
Litchfield, NH 03052 the wire and bars, but not really well. Yet,
the music drifts throughout the park, and, on
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Staff photos by Len Lathrop
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administrations where the commission
did not meet due to leadership
and lack of focus on membership
recruitment, commented Barry.
The commission has a number of
Fairview Healthcare 603-882-5261 responsibilities including monitoring
animal cruelty, legislative submissions
203 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH and advocacy for bills related to
animal cruelty and neglect. All of the animals pictured are availabe for adoption from the Humane
Another modification to this order Society for Greater Nashua.
relates to the membership of the
www.fairviewhealthcare.com commission. Additional individuals who have more
extensive knowledge in the area of animal cruelty and
neglect have been added to strengthen the
groups credibility, Barry explained.
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Paying my Brother
wanted to build a stadium when he grew up. His family, friends, and Zachfund
Were you or someone you know affected by the Merrimack Valley Reliability Board members have been dedicated to someday fulfilling his dream by tirelessly
Project? fundraising, all for the good of youth sports in Hudson.
The corrupt for profit publicly traded companies, Eversource and National
Grid, lied their way to approval for this destructive and invasive project. The
Lately the buzz across town has been one of curiosity. Whats going on over
there? Is that thing ever going to be built? The simple answer to the both
to do my Chores
NH SEC ignored all the lies and dangers and negligently awarded the certificate questions is asbestos and bureaucracy, two things with which most of us are For those of you who care ... I still have yet to have a
for this project anyway. Eversource and National Grid have destroyed the lives unfamiliar. We had hoped to have had a field ready to play on by now, but for second date. I am not giving up hope though. It will
and private property of so many people without any compensation, proper the above unforeseen reasons we have been in a holding pattern these past seven happen.
rights, or permission. They have and continue to hurt and invade so many. years. In addition, due to the asbestos on the land, the size of usable land has So my parents get mad at me when I pay my little
To make matters worse, I recently found that our police department is earning been reduced greatly; therefore our plans for a stadium have been reduced to brother to do my chores. I dont want to do the
money watching this construction without even stopping them. I have also building a football field. laundry or clean the bathroom, and he will do it for
seen them watching idle equipment/site with no construction present as well. We (family, friends, and the Zachfund Board members) are bringing the money. I have a job and he does not. He wants
They have no idea what the project is. They do not see crime. They do not see Golf Tournament back to our hometown to the Green Meadows Golf Club in money and I dont want to do the chores because I
destruction. They do not see trespassing. They do not see the threats to public Hudson, with tee off time at 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 25. am lazy. Besides, my brothers future wife should be
health. They have never bothered to follow the docket. These police officers are The funds we raise are for the youth of our community and we want to thanking me.
earning revenue billed to these companies and their subcontractors above and encourage everyone to come participate. If you dont golf, there are other ways He can now
beyond the regular pay they receive for the duties that they were sworn in to you can contribute: join us for lunch and prizes - its a minimal $35 ticket; not only put
serve; the oath they took to uphold the constitution. if you own a local business you can contribute by sponsoring or donating the laundry
This is the ultimate betrayal to any American that is adversely affected by this merchandise for our raffle; or you can help by volunteering at the event. in the wash
project. Not even so much of an apology from this town and police department. Its really a fun event to participate in. For additional information regarding and dryer,
Now I know why this town didnt bother to intervene and try to stop this registration and/or sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail Bob McCarthy at but also fold
project that is ripping through the watershed for Robinson Pond. You chose to Bob.McCarthy@comcast.net or visit www.zacharytompkins.org. it. He can
All About
ME
gain from it financially at the expense of the harm of so many of your citizens. If you cant make the golf tournament, we will be hosting our annual 5K also clean
So many affected are receiving no monetary compensation for the harm you which has been moved to Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23. the shower,
are profiting from! The U.S. Constitution these police officers took an oath To those in the community who have been a part of this process now is the toilet and
to uphold affords Americans equal protection! Somehow, I see a huge disparity time more than ever, to heighten your efforts to see this project through to sink in the
in protection here. I will continue to see it this way despite the many pathetic completion. bathroom. I
attempts people in this town make to justify these actions! feel bad for my future husband because Ill be trying
Every dollar you gain from this project, there are people whose lives have been The Tompkins Family and Board Members, Hudson
to convince him to clean the bathroom for a solid $5.
destroyed! You all are really in need of some severe soul searching. Just because For some reason, I dont think its going to work out.
you survived the pathetic parameters of our Board of Ethics that enforces the Helping our Needy Students Again So the other day I was reading an article about what
mere Town Code created by the same town that hurt us, doesnt mean you didnt age your child should be left alone at and for how
do something wrong! We now all know what you did to support and profit off The Womans Fellowship of the Litchfield Community Church wants to say long. Well, I am not a parent, but I hear a third-party
this project! What other revenue will this town receive from this project? There thank you for all the backpacks and school supplies. These will be given to the opinion is always welcomed. If you have a child and
must be something else coming up. I shudder to imagine just what that will be. needy students in all five schools. The school nurses and guidance counselors you are wondering if it will make your life harder or
will distribute them. easier to leave them home alone then check out this
Peggy Huard, Hudson Donations were dropped off at the Town Hall lobby, Aaron Cutler Library website: http://family.findlaw.com/parental-rights-and-
and the church ramp. Stephanie Marsden assisted with picking up the supplies liability/when-can-you-leave-a-child-home-alone-.
Help Fulfill the Dream of Zachs Stadium and dropping them off to the church. The 37 backpacks and bags of school html.
supplies were sorted and packed by six members of the group. Wendy Bound Well, it says that you can leave a child home alone
The Zachary M. Tompkins Memorial Fund was created to fulfill Zacharys also volunteered to help. On Thursday, Linda Peeples delivered them to all five overnight between the ages of 16 to 17 years of age.
dream that the children of Hudson have a safe place to play football. Healthy schools. They were so appreciative for the supplies. Personally, I would think that would be the age that
and athletic, 11 year old Zachary went to bed on March 7, 2010, as all children This heartwarming project could never be successful without all the generous you dont want to leave your children home alone
do. Tragically, Zachary had passed during the night unexpectedly. It was later people in our town. It is wonderful to help over 60 students by giving time, overnight. Your house might have a mixture of a pot
learned that Zachary had passed from an undetected genetic heart disease Long energy, and donations. Thanks again. and stale beer smell, and the liquor in your cabinet
QT.
Pat Jewett and the Womens Fellowship Group, Litchfield might have mysteriously disappeared.
Just two weeks prior to his passing, Zachary made a ceramic plate on which
I would say maybe 12 and up you can leave them
home alone for a few hours. I would hope that they
memorized their address and emergency numbers by
While we debate the traffic light at Lowell and Pelham roads, we need Fact checking by Selectman Morin found that, during the hurricane then. If not, then they are clearly not ready to stay
to look toward Houston and surrounding communities that have endured of 1938, there was 3.2 inches of rain, but, as Alukonis pointed out, it home alone. If youre close with your neighbors and
the wake of Hurricane Harvey. They should be in our prayers, thoughts, was in March and the river had risen with snow melt and ice flow from have dogs, its certainly easier to leave your child
and donations as each day goes by. the North Country. However, in 2006, during the Mothers Day floods, alone.
Radio reports have it that the rain has totaled up to 51 inches in some the rain amount was just over 6 inches, which closed many roads to the Its always a risk to leave your child home alone.
areas. The Fox was wondering what would happen to our towns if we point that emergency apparatus had trouble getting from one side of The bottom line is if you dont trust them, than you
what
received that much. So the Fox reached out Hudson to the other. Lowell Road was closed probably shouldnt leave them home alone. If you
to several people who have some history with where it meets Cedar Street. The brook there leave them home alone and they drink all your alcohol
Hudson or an understanding of our infrastructure flows into a drain pipe that is under T-Bones or burn the house down, I would maybe not leave
and roadways: Hudson Town Engineer Elvis parking lot and does not exit until it is in back of them home alone again for a little while.
Dhima; Hudson Road Agent Kevin Burns; the building.
does
Children do have to grow up and learn eventually
Selectman and former Firefighter for 30 years, Burns pointed out that both the surface water how to be left alone. In theory they are supposed to
Dave Morin; and Hudson Historical Society drains and the sewer system would be most fly the coop, and you want to prepare them for that so
President and a forever resident and historian likely inoperable due to mud and debris in the reality doesnt slap them hard.
Dave Alukonis. pipes. He felt that the highway department Just think your child could end up like me. Twenty-
This question was posed to these would be working around the clock for 75 days
?
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with Special Permit SP-104 issued by the NH Division of Pesticide Control
Hill Road and the portion of Bush Hill Road which was improved by the Location of Property: 16 Colby Road, Map 20, Lot 29
developer of Moose Hill Road. The following temporary water use restrictions will be imposed on the day
Appeal requested: The Applicant seeks the following variance
of treatment:
1. A request for variance from LZO Section 801.00 to allow for the
Stephen A. Malizia No swimming for 24 hours following treatment, within 200 feet of
construction of a 80x100 warehouse
Town Administrator treated areas.
2. A request for variance from LZO Section 300.d, front setback
requirement Do not use this water for drinking, irrigation or for mixing sprays for
3. A request for variance from LZO Section 300.d, side/rear setback agricultural or ornamental plants until further notice. Some irrigation
PUBLIC NOTICE requirement restrictions may be relaxed, as per the pesticide label, at the discretion
of the applicator. These restrictions apply to all intakes within 1,200
Pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and in accordance with Article 36 of the March Original applications and other pertinent documents may be reviewed by
feet of the treatment area, and to all wells within 50 feet of shoreline
12, 1994 Town Meeting, the Hudson Board of Selectmen shall hold a the public in the office of the Building Department during normal business
that itself is within 1,200 feet of a treatment area. Contact SOLitude
public hearing in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting on Sep- hours.
Lake Management, 590 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, Telephone
tember 12, 2017 which starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Selectmens Any interested person may appear in person or by agent or counsel and be 508-865-1000, email NHLakes@SolitudeLake.com or go to http://www.
Meeting Room at Town Hall, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH, to accept heard at this meeting. Those unable to appear in person may file a written solitudelakemanagement.com/nhlakes for information on the release
$465,327.21 in additional Highway Block Grant Funds made available statement of approval or objection with the Building Department. A copy dates of these restrictions or for additional information on the irrigation
by Senate Bill 38 for local highway aid. Any Hudson, NH resident who of this Public Notice letter must accompany the written statement for filing restrictions.
wishes to speak on this matter is invited to attend. purposes.
The shoreline will be posted with signs warning of the temporary water
Sincerely, use restrictions that will be imposed, immediately prior to treatment. If
Stephen Malizia
Richard Riley you have any questions concerning this treatment, contact SOLitude Lake
Town Administrator
Chairperson, Board of Adjustment Management using the information above
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Obituaries
Mass., son of the late Frank and Ruth (Woodbury) Remembrance, took place on Aug. 30 in the
Dolloff. Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St.,
Peter was employed for 33 years with the in Hudson. Following cremation, burial will be
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Polaroid Corporation. He loved stock cars and
tinkering with all kinds of machines. At one
time, he was active in the First Baptist Church of
private.
To share an online message of condolence,
please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.
Hudson.
Obituaries
Norah Philomena Bernadette Hudson and held her faith close to her heart.
Mills, 72, of Derry and formerly Besides her loving husband John, she is
of Hudson, died Aug. 23, 2017, survived by two sons, Shawn P. Mills and his wife
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at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, Bethany of Peabody, Mass., and Patrick J. Mills
following a brief illness. She of Derry; a daughter, Colleen R. Marston and her
was surrounded by her loving husband James, Jr. of Derry; six grandchildren,
family. Joshua Marston, Samantha Marston, Faith
She was born March 22, Marston, Leah Marston, Evan Mills, and Adelynn
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1945, in County Galway, Mills; as well as five brothers and sisters, Bridget
Ireland, daughter of the late Kelliher of Dublin, Ireland, Rita Maunsell and
John F. and Winnifred (Joyce) Keane. She was her husband Brendan of Methuen, Mass., Paraic
also predeceased by a brother, Jimmy Keane and a Keane and his wife Ella of Dublin, Ireland, Fr. John
sister, Maura Picanso. Keane of Galway, Ireland, and Michael Keane and
Obituaries
Norah was the wife of John F. Mills of Derry, his wife Catherine of Dublin, Ireland, also many
Breanna Neault, 6, gets on the bus for the first time as she starts first grade at Griffin Memorial School in Litchfield. with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Norah loved her family dearly and took great Visiting hours were held Aug. 28 in the
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pride in caring for them. She truly enjoyed Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St. in
cooking for them, shopping with them, and Hudson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held
simply being around them. Its where she found on Aug. 29 in St. Kathryn Parish, 4 Dracut Rd. in
her greatest joy. She also enjoyed gardening, bird Hudson. Burial was held in St. Patrick Cemetery
watching, and was employed for several years at in Hudson.
the familys 7-Eleven store in Derry. Norah was To share an online message of condolence,
a longtime communicant of St. Kathryn Parish in please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.
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Do You Have your Maroon and Gold Ready for Friday Night?
by Len Lathrop
The Broncos open their 2017 season against perennial
powerhouse Pinkerton Astros Friday night at 7 pm. Early September
football is always a fun time: cold weather is not an issue, the
students are excited, and you see friends from the community that
you missed over the summer. All of these factors add up to a loud
and exciting evening.
Under new head coach Tarek Rothe and his assistant coaches, the
team will be ready for action. While the team is very young, there
are some excellent athletes on the roster. The Hudson-Litchfield
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more different for the young Alvirne team. crossbar, while the last goal was scored after a run
The Broncos first game last Friday took through the middle of the Alvirne defense. The
place at Alvirnes stadium field against a much- maroon and gold got strong performances from
improved Bishop Guertin team. The result, a 3-0 Nick Cardenas and Charlie Thomas in midfield
loss in a winnable game for Alvirne, was a very against a big and physical BG midfield.
disappointing start to the season. The closely The Bronco boys looked to rebound on Tuesday
contested match could have gone either way, against a really tough Manchester Central squad,
despite the score, as the teams traded possession again at home. Although they fell by a score of
throughout the game. But the Cardinals took 2-1, they certainly gained confidence for the rest
advantage of their opportunities to score, while of the season with a very courageous effort against
the Broncos squandered a few early chances in a what looks to be one of the top teams in Division
well-played first 20 minutes and couldnt recover. 1. The Little Green played a very quick attacking
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