June 2015 Newsletter - Town of Londonderry

Starting Monday, June 22, 2015 for the
duration of approximately one week (weather
permitting) the Town of Londonderry will be
repaving Gilcreast Road from Rte. 102/Nashua
Road to Pillsbury Road.
During the day, the road will be open to oneway traffic only, heading north from
Rte. 102/Nashua Road towards Pillsbury Road.
Residents should expect delays and seek
alternate routes.
Thank you for your cooperation. Any questions
please contact the Department of Public Works
and Engineering at 432-1100 x193 .
With summer vacation just beginning, I
would like to congratulate our exceptional
students and our gifted teachers here in
Londonderry for another great school year.
We would also like to thank everybody who
has made our first Londonderry Town
survey a success. Thank you for taking the
time to complete it. Each idea is appreciated
and remember there is still time to submit
your survey. If you need another copy, just
let us know.
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Town Clerk’s Office
8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Note: The Building Department is closed on
Wednesdays
The summer of 2015 will be the
fourteenth season of concerts! There is
another great schedule of diverse and
talented performers. The artists and
bands range from local groups to
regional performers to nationally know
acts. The concerts have had performers
from as far away as London and
Nashville. If you have a favorite band or
performer that you would like to have
play, please email us at
[email protected]
with your suggestions!
Wednesday, June 24th
Manchuka
Wednesday, July 8th
HELP!
Wednesday, July 15th
Ken Yates & Brian Dunne
Wednesday, July 22nd
The Bedford Big Band
Wednesday, July 29th
The Jandee Lee Porter Band
For more information and a full
list of bands playing this summer,
please visit
londonderryartscouncil.org and click
on “Concerts on the Common”.
Wednesday, August 5th
Brian Templeton
NEW HAMPSHIRE HANDS FREE LAW
- New Hampshire’s Hands Free Law will take effect July
1ST, 2015
- No use of hand held electronic devices capable of providing voice or data communication while driving or
temporarily halted in traffic for a stop sign or traffic signal or other momentary delays
- This includes cell phones, GPS, tablets, iPods, iPads or other devices that require data entry
- Emergency calls to 911 or other public safety agencies will be allowed
- Bluetooth or other hands-free electronic devices will be allowed
- One hand non-cellular 2-way radio use will be allowed
- Teen drivers under the age of 18 will not be allowed to use any electronic devices except to report an
emergency
- During the past 4 years, 116 fatal crashes in New Hampshire were caused by distraction
- A driver is 23 times more likely to crash while texting
- Sending or receiving a text distracts the driver for almost 5 seconds
- At 50 miles per hour, a vehicle will travel longer than the length of a football field during those 5 seconds
1st Offense $100 fine; 2nd offense $250 fine; 3rd offense within 2 years $500 fine
Work continues on Pettengill Road
in anticipation of an early fall
opening date. Be sure to check out
the progress as you drive by the
airport on Harvey Road.
About the award…
The NRAAO Awards Committee recommended to
the Board of Directors of NRAAO at its executive
board meeting in October, 2004 at Springfield,
Massachusetts that there be an award given by the
NRAAO, to one member for their life-time
commitment to the assessing profession.
At the NRAAO executive board meeting at
Uncasville, Connecticut, in April 2005 the NRAAO
Executive Board recommended that such award be
known as the "Richard L. Prendergast Life-time
Achievement Award" for outstanding service to
the assessment profession and in honor and
memory of Richard (Dick) Prendergast's creation of
NRAAO and his untiring efforts to assist assessors
throughout the entire country and in particular the
northeast.
Dick Prendergast was born and raised an Irish brat
in the west end of Hartford, CT where he learned
the ultimate finesse of street smarts and the real
world of city politics. After attending Hartford High
School, Dick went into the service as a Marine,
having a distinguished career serving our country in
Korea where he made many close friends including
Ted Williams and Gerry Coleman...so the reason he
became a Boston fan. Rumor has it that Dick
developed the term "Luck of the Irish" after a
NRAAO meeting in Boston.
The Richard L. Prendergast Life-Time Achievement
Award was discussed and accepted by the NRAAO
Board at the 2005 Connecticut conference with the
first presentation being given in Uncasville,
Connecticut that same year.
Congratulations, Karen, on receiving the
2015
Richard L. Prendergast Life-Time
Achievement Award
Turf Depot of Londonderry will host a Tent Sale and Tractor Demo on June 26 and 27 at the
store’s new location at 150 Nashua Rd in Londonderry.
This is an opportunity for residents to stop in, say hello, and test drive some of the latest
lawn tractors available. We will have 96.5 The Mill broadcasting along with food and
prizes. The event will run from 10 am-5pm on Friday and 10 am- 2pm on Saturday.
Turf Depot of Londonderry is a family-owned power equipment store offering premium
lawn care and snow removal equipment. With locations in Salem (Granz Power
Equipment), Manchester, (Still’s Power Equipment), and Portsmouth (Turf Depot). Turf
Depot family is proud to offer over 80 years of service to our customers.
While we offer repair service at our other three locations, Turf Depot of Londonderry is
built to cater to homeowners shopping for new equipment. Customers looking for
replacement parts can visit our ecommerce site, ProPartsDirect.net and have replacement
parts shipped direct.
Visit us at Turf Depot of Londonderry, 150 Nashua Rd, Londonderry NH. 603-505-4424.
www.turfdepot.com
Each month we would like to welcome new businesses in town. If you own a business or
know someone who owns a business that you would like features, please contact Sherry
Farrell at [email protected] or Kirby Wade at [email protected].
A variety of Arts and Crafts will be available for sale from
local artisans. Food and beverages may be purchased from
LSCI. There will be raffle tickets sold by LSCI for craft and
gift items donated by participating crafters and local
businesses. Proceeds from the day will benefit LSCI.
The Leach Library’s sixth Adult Summer Reading Program is underway and will continue until Monday,
August 31. Adult library-card holders still have a chance to win prizes, so come in and sign-up! Staff at
the Reference Desk will be taking registrations throughout the summer.
Upon registration, participants will receive a sign-up incentive which is a small green fabric wallet,
available on a first come, first served basis. This travel-sized accessory is perfect for holding some of your
everyday essentials, library card, license, and coins, while enjoying an exciting summer escape. Participants
will also receive an informational sheet and a tic-tac-toe card. The tic-tac-toe card can be turned in when
three blocks are completed or participants can challenge themselves to complete the whole card. Turn in the
card at the Reference Desk by August 31, 2015 for a chance to win a prize. Remember to swing by the
Reference Desk to collect tickets for every book you read.
This month, our Adult Summer Reading Program display theme is “Escape the Ordinary: Experience
Something New.” Have you ever wanted to learn a new language, to play a musical instrument, or
experience a new adventure? Stop by the central reference display to pick up a book to get you started on
experiencing something new.
Participants can also pick up this month’s Word Search game on the central display table. Find the words
listed in the puzzle as well as a secret hidden word and turn your sheet
in at the Reference Desk for a chance to win our monthly prize drawing!
The weekly drawings will continue throughout the summer with plenty of fantastic prizes featuring the
logo “Escape the Ordinary” and gift certificates to local restaurants left to be raffled off, so don’t forget to
keep reading.
All meetings are held in the downstairs meeting room from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all participants
entering grades 6 – 12. Snacks and drinks are served at all meetings. You might win one of the door prizes
which will be raffled off to lucky participants.
Thursday, July 2: Worst Case Scenario
You’ve developed super powers! What do you do now?
Thursday, July 9: Games Night
Join us for our own Comic Convention. Dress as your favorite hero or villain if you wish. Share your own
games and music CD’s for a fun-filled evening.
Thursday, July 16: Trivia Thursday
Come to the library and join us for a trivia challenge like never before!
Thursday, July 23: Book Bingo
Come and take part in the fun, classic game of bingo and win books as prizes.
Thursday, July 30: Book Discussion
Come and discuss The Awakening by Michael Owen Carroll. Read about the return of super powers in a
world where all super humans have been gone for a decade. The first fifty participants to sign up will
receive a paperback copy of the book.
Keep turning in your raffle tickets until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015
for a chance to win one of the large raffle prizes.
Below is a list of the Special Programs that will be held at the library this month. Each program is open to
90 participants and advance registration is required. Registration for all programs is the Thursday prior to
the program. To register, call 432-1127 or stop by the Children’s Room.
Turtle Power: Dive into adventure at the library on Wednesday, July 1 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
and hear stories of turtles and tortoises big and small. During this program, we will hear the tale of Yertle
the Turtle, discover the secrets of Turtle Island and meet Galapagos George. We will also learn some super
facts about turtles and tortoises around the world. Each participant will leave with a stuffed turtle of his/her
own. Registration is required.
Patriotic Book Bingo: Visit the library on Monday, July 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to play a fun picture
version of the popular game. Every participant will win and be able to choose books from our special
selection table. Registration is required.
Wildlife in Motion: Join Squam Lake Natural Science Center at the library on Wednesday, July 8 from
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to learn all about how animals move. Animals’ movements are specialized for
where you find them, fish swim and birds fly. Join us to learn about New Hampshire wildlife, where they
live and how they move. Live animals that may be present include a Mink, Peregrine Falcon, Snake and
Flying Squirrel (live animals). Registration is required. This program is being sponsored by The Friends of
the Londonderry Leach Library.
Super Senses: Come to the library on Monday, July 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to hear stories of
animals and people who have super senses. From super sight, to amazing hearing, participants will be
amazed at how super senses can be. Registration is required.
Legend of Marshmallow Island: A Musical Adventure: On Wednesday, July 15, join Mystic
Drumz for a journey to Marshmallow Island from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join Larry the frog as he
searches for Marshmallow Island, a magical island that rises from the middle of a mystical pond, and the
legendary dance party that takes place there. Featured instruments may include Nigerian Talking Drum,
Brazilian Quica, Vibraslap, Flextone, Chinese Gongs and more. Registration is required. This program is
being sponsored by The Friends of the Londonderry Leach Library.
Just Ducky: Make a splash at the library on Monday, July 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and hear
stories of ducks big and small. During this program we will learn what happens when a duckling gets a
cookie and will follow some very famous ducklings around Boston. Registration is required.
Badger Meets the Fairies Puppet Show: Join Margaret Moody at the library on Wednesday, July 22 from
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for her entertaining puppet show. Something in the evening air reminds Mr.
Badger of the fairy he saw long ago. Is she back? Or was that only a rustle in the leaves? Join Badger as he
.Badger Meets the Fairies Puppet Show: Join Margaret Moody at the library on Wednesday, July
22 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for her entertaining puppet show. Something in the evening air reminds
Mr. Badger of the fairy he saw long ago. Is she back? Or was that only a rustle in the leaves? Join Badger as
he goes to help the magical and sometimes mischievous fairies with a project. Registration is required. This
program is being sponsored by The Friends of the Londonderry Leach Library.
Need for Speed: Superheroes aren’t the only things that are super-fast. Come to the library on Monday,
July 27 from 11:00 a.m. – noon and hear stories of all things fast. Participants will also learn fascinating
information about some of the fastest animals, people and machines and play a faster or slower game.
Registration is required.
The Leach Library's mission is to provide materials, information and
services for community residents of all ages to meet their personal,
educational and recreational needs. For more information regarding the
programs offered t Leach Library and how you can sign-up please visit
their blog at www.leachlibrary.blogspot.com
Fire Department personnel participated in various recent training exercises. Training was held on Rescue
from Heights and also ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting). The Department teamed up with local
business, Granite Ridge Energy, and utilized one of their stacks to provide a simulated rescue from heights
of an injured employee. Battalion Chief James Roger coordinated the training so that members from both
the Fire Department and Granite Ridge could exercise their roles and responsibilities in an emergency
situation. This location also provided the Fire Department a real life elevated scenario to utilize newly
acquired rope rescue equipment. Crews worked in various roles to reach the victim, prepare for
extrication, and lower the victim (mannequin) approximately 75’ to the ground.
The Manchester Airport Fire Department also extended an offer to participate in joint ARFF training. This
training was graciously hosted at the Litchfield Sand and Gravel Pit in Litchfield, and training and props
provided by the State of Michigan through Kellogg Community College. The mobile training prop and
instructors travelled to New Hampshire to provide realistic training. Crews were able to train on various
fires including aircraft engine, cockpit, brake/wheel, and flammable liquids. Londonderry crews were also
able to train utilizing one of the Crash Fire Rescue Trucks from the airport for a good review. In the event
of a real aircraft Emergency, Manchester Crash Fire Rescue will utilize the Londonderry Fire Department
for support.
The vacant Firefighter position at the Department has been filled. FF Brian Schofield has been offered
employment for the Town of Londonderry. He is a lateral transfer from the Town of Hudson, N.H. Fire
Department. We welcome him aboard and wish him well for his career here in Londonderry. The
Department is also seeking applications for position of Part Time Telecommunications operator.
The Department awarded the ambulance contract for a new ambulance to AEV out of Jefferson, North
Carolina. This new ambulance will be replacing our oldest ambulance, and AEV is no stranger to the
Department. The ambulance is expected to arrive at the Department by spring of 2016. This replacement
will help to maintain the fleet of 3 Advanced Life Support Ambulances that are operated at the Fire
Department.
Finally, there have been several serious accidents that our personnel have responded to over recent weeks.
Please use caution while driving and take the extra time to look out for motorcycles, pedestrians, and other
vehicles. Use of seatbelts in automobiles, and helmets on motorcycles really can make a difference. Also, as
a friendly reminder, the State’s “hands free law” goes into effect in July. Be safe and enjoy the beginning of
summer.
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3 large cucumbers cut into slices (using a food processor makes this much
easier and less time consuming!)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
3 bell peppers – I used red, yellow & orange
4 ears fresh corn
1 bunch dill, cut fine or chiffonade
Several tsp. red wine vinegar
Dash of olive oil
Salt & pepper
Liquid stevia to taste – I used about 1/2 a dropperfull
Instructions
In a large bowl combine cut veggies, salt
& fresh cracked pepper, stevia, olive oil
and dill. Use a large spoon to mix gently.
Taste and adjust flavors as needed. I didn’t
give exact measurements for this recipe
because I know that the size of your
veggies will vary quite a bit so start small
and then keep tasting and adjusting!!
Cooking is all about variability so just go
with it! If you start conservatively, you
can always just add more salt, pepper,
vinegar as you go!
This salad can be served right away or you
can let it sit overnight to marinate.
Recipe courtesy of Linda Wagner Recipes at wwwlindawagner.net/blog