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Volume 8 Number 17
March 6, 2015 16 Pages

Salem Community Patriot

Board Says Selectman Violated State Law

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by the Salem
public session to be
Community
withheld from the
Patriot staff
public. Section IV
A brief Facebook
states in part Records
comment by a Salem
pertaining to internal
selectman on a
personnel practices;
matter discussed in
confidential,
non-public session
commercial, or
has sparked debate
financial information;
on the board and
test questions,
led to a multi-week
scoring keys, and
deliberation.
other examination
Responding to
data used to
a comment on his
administer a licensing
personal Facebook
examination,
profile, Selectman
examination for
Stephen Campbell
employment,
made mention to a
or academic
suspension of Police
examinations; and
Chief Paul Donovan in
personnel, medical,
2014.
welfare, library user,
Campbell posted
videotape sale or
on Feb. 21, The fire
rental, and other files
Selectman Stephen Campbell
chief seems to want
whose disclosure
it. I have not seen the
would constitute
police chief of heard
invasion of privacy.
his views since he was suspended earlier...
RSA 42:1-a takes the disclosure of the information further,
While the board has not publically read the comment during
stating a town officer has violated his or her oath of office if the
a meeting, Campbell has publically referred to an employees
information is disclosed.
suspension, saying the information was published in the media,
Without limiting other causes for such a dismissal, it shall be
which makes it public knowledge.
considered a violation of a town officers oath for the officer to
Donovan was said to be on a two-week leave of absence
divulge to the public any information which that officer learned
for personal reasons in 2014 after a budgeting session with
by virtue of his official position, or in the course of his official
selectmen.
duties, the RSA states in part.
Because the discussion was a personnel matter and was
The RSA states a petition to the countys superior court
conducted in non-public session, the minutes of which have
would be the manner of dismissing an official for the breach of
been sealed, members of the meeting are not allowed to discuss
confidentiality.
the topic.
Discussion over the post continued Monday night as the board
RSA 91-A:5 requires certain information discussed during noncontinued to page 8- Campbell

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Candidates Differ on Joint Safety Complex, Ambulance Outsourcing

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by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
Incumbents, challengers,
and returning candidates
recently faced off during Salem
Candidates Night, answering
questions such as outsourcing
services, development codes,
and support for a proposed
safety complex.
Three of four candidates for
budget committee, incumbents
Dane Hoover and Paul Huard,
answered questions along
with former budget committee
challenger Patrick McDougall.
Planning board candidates Keith Belair, Paul Pelletier and Phyllis OGrady
Hoover, a small business
owner, is completing his first
term and was chairman the past
McDougall formerly served on the board
two years.
but resigned in 2012 after being arrested from
Weve done a pretty good job on the budget
an incident in his home where he was charged
committee keeping our tax rate at a sustainable
in obstructing government administration and
rate, he said.
interfering with paramedics trying to answer a
Huard, who moved to Salem in 1973, spent 33
9-1-1 call made by his wife. He served two days
years as a teacher and said he was glad to serve
in county jail for the charges in January 2013.
the town.
He said he was a 15-year Salem resident
I had a primary focus on senior citizens, he
seeking to keep taxes affordable for residents.
said. The senior citizens are the people who
We need to be fiscally responsible with the
built this town.

Hoover agreed with McDougall,

adding the project was needed but
said it was not the right plan.
We have a lot of needs in town,
a lot of capital improvement projects
we still have to do, he said. I
know theyre in serious need of
renovations.
Huard said he supported the plan
and saw the urgency of the project to
replace obsolete buildings.
No doesnt fix anything. The
police station cant be renovated,
he said. A lot of things are going to
change if this fails.
(From left) Budget committee candidates Patrick McDougall,
He said opponents question the
Dane Hoover and Paul Huard
size of the facility but pointed out it
was needed to support the size of the
amount of money that we pay, McDougall said.
current police and fire departments.
Their positions on a $23 million proposal for a
The candidates were questioned about their
public safety complex to replace current police
support for outsourcing ambulance services in
and fire facilities were made known.
town, a project that was discussed by elected
Answering first, McDougall said he was
officials but determined to not be feasible.
opposed to the project because of the tax rate
Manchester had a nightmare with outsourcing
impact.
the ambulance, said Huard. I like it the way it
I believe it is too expensive, I believe it is
is here.
too large of a building. I believe there are other
continued to page 8- Candidates Differ on Complex
intentions for this building, he said.

Police Union Opposes Proposed Safety Complex

by Jay Hobson
According to Salem Police Relief Association/NEPBA Local 22
President Sergeant Steve Woidyla, the union does not support the
proposed safety complex approved for inclusion on the ballot at the
last deliberative session.
The union represents sergeants, patrolmen, detectives and
dispatchers of the Salem Police Department.
Salem residents will be asked on March 10 if they approve a $23
million Safety Complex proposed for the current site of the police
station.
The building will house a new police station, fire station and
conference room.
Woidyla cited the current condition of the police station as being
the result of years of non-existent maintenance and repair due to a
lack of proper funding.
Over the past several years, Woidyla said, officers have done most
of the maintenance and repairs to the building, and the Salem Police
Relief and Benevolent Association has donated the expenses for
materials and equipment when the town would not help.
He said that there are more important issues the union feels should
be addressed before spending $23 million on a building.
We have been cut and underfunded to the point that sometimes
there are only five officers on a shift, and for a town the size of Salem,
to undercut us to the point that we lost the Community Services Unit
and the Records Department staff cuts, to build a $23 million safety
complex is not something we can support, Woidyla said.
A press release, signed by the men and women of the Salem
Police Relief Association and received from Sgt. Woidyla, said that
according to the safety complex proposal, the amount of criminal
incidents has increased 32 percent since 2011.
What people are not being told is that during this same time

EVERY

frame, the town has cut personnel, training and services due to lack
of funding, said Woidyla. The citizens of Salem have lost the entire
Community Services Unit, a prosecutor, three records clerks and the
safety officer. The Patrol Division has operated at minimum staffing
for an extended period of time during 2014 and will again this year.
At times there will be only five patrolmen on the streets, the same
amount of officers as 25 years ago. Also, a person cannot come to
the police station and leave with a copy of a police report because the
Records Department is no longer open to the public.
Woidyla also said that school resource officers were paid by the
school district because of funding cuts.
According to Woidyla, the department no longer has a safety officer
who would handle all citizen concerns regarding traffic safety and
provide guidance in crime prevention and safety measures. Recently,
several important officer training sessions had to be cancelled or
postponed for lack of funding.
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of properly trained

officers on the streets, he said. During the past year, there were
dozens of horrific events that took place across the country and in
many cases, officers training came into question.
Woidyla said that the union strongly believes that it is short-sighted
for the selectmen to approve a $23 million safety complex while they
continue to cut and/or underfund existing personnel, training and
services.
The citizens of Salem are smart enough to realize that a new
building will not preserve the safety and quality of life that the
residents deserve, but rather a sufficient number of well-trained
officers will, Woidyla said.
Of the five selectmen, Stephen Campbell, Everett McBride,
Chairman Pat Hargreaves, James Keller and Mike Lyons, only
Campbell has voiced opposition to the project citing cost and timing.
The fire department union, according to spokesman and union
President Lt. Chris Hamilton, took a vote and voted to remain
neutral on the matter.

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Joining Words and Numbers

Accolades
Southern New Hampshire University is pleased to announce that
Mikaela Gauvain has been named to the Presidents List for the fall
semester. Mikaela has also been recognized as a Division 2 ScholarAthlete by the NE 10 and for her national articles for her work in
Community Service. She is an Honors Student in her freshman year at
SNH, majoring in Secondary Education and is a 2014 graduate of Salem
High School.
Kelsey L. Card has been selected for inclusion on the Deans List for
academic achievement during the spring 2014 semester at St. Lawrence
University. Card is a member of the class of 2017.
Merrimack College Deans List for fall semester has been announced.
Those acknowledged for reaching this achievement include: Darren
Righini, Liam Hurley, Lauren MacGregor, Andria Auger, Danielle
Murray, Alexa Palmisano, Brian Ayotte, Marisa Auger, Shaila
DiGiovanni, Meghan Galvin, Michelle Fastnacht, Nicole Fastnacht,
Amanda Ryan, Ashley Morin, and Kole Ouellette,
Whitney White was named to the Deans List at Saint Josephs College
of Maine for the fall semester.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem preschoolers learn their number words 1-14 in morning kindergarten.

Ganley Awardee Mike Downing:

an Inspiration with his Leadership

Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo

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10 year Road Program
Water Line Replacement
Bridge Replacement Program
(80% funded by the State of NH)

Accomplished all of this while:

Reducing the Municipal Tax rate
21 cents/$1,000
Reduce Municipal Sewer Rate
10 cents/100 cu/ft.
Water Rate unchanged in 7 years
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Local Mother Acknowledged

as an Unsung Hero
submitted by
Salem Family ResourcesSuccess By 6
Jen Trela of Salem was
recognized as an Unsung
Hero on Tuesday, Feb.
3, by Governor Maggie
Hassan and New
Hampshire Childrens
Trust/Prevent Child Abuse
New Hampshire.
Nominated by Cindy
Jury of Salem Family
Resources-Success By
6, Trela is one of 28
parents and caregivers
recognized as going above
and beyond to be the
best parents that they can
be. Honorees and their
families gathered in the
Governor and Council
Chambers at the New
Hampshire State House
in Concord for the eighth
Annual Unsung Hero
Parent Recognition Awards
ceremony.
Gov. Maggie Hassan presents NH Childrens Trust Unsung Hero Award to Jen Trela of
Applause filled the room
Salem Family Resources-Success By 6, with son Nick, sister Trish Paris
as Gov. Maggie read a
and her two children, Ella and Zach.
proclamation, announcing
February as Parent
heroes to their children and role models for their
Recognition Month.
community.
To help strengthen our families and our
For more information about the ceremony
communities, and I can think of no better way
and to see pictures from the event, visit
to do that than to honor the people who, day in
NHChildrensTrust.org/unsunghero15.
and day out, are working with children and their
Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 is a
families to make every humans life better, to
non-profit organization that provides programs
support every child with a kind of foundational
and supports for families with young children in
grounding that they need, said Hassan
the greater Salem and Derry area, including The
The New Hampshire Childrens Trust is
Learning Cooperative Preschool and Enrichment
committed to eliminating child abuse and neglect
programs, Parenting & Play Groups, and parenting
by helping families to build Protective Factors to
workshops including the Ready Set Go!
buffer them in times of stress.
series in partnership with the Salem School
To see the parents being honored for being
District.
strong for their kids is such a joy, said Julie Day,
Information about all of the programs of Salem
Strengthening Families director at NH Childrens
Family Resources-Success By 6 is available at
Trust.
www.salemfamilyresources.org and by contacting
Executive Director Keryn Bernard-Kriegl said,
info@salemfamilyresources.org or 898-5493.
It is an honor to recognize parents for being

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SELECTMAN

Saluteto
Area News Group

submitted by the Boys & Girls Club

Salemhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
of Greater Salem
and Silverthorne Adult Day Care Center, served
Chief Ganley passed away in March of 1989,
on the board for Isaiah 58NH in support of
but his commitment to the community is carried
housing for homeless and low-income individuals
forward and recognized each year on St. Patricks
and families. Mike has also been a strong
Day. The Chief John P. Ganley Community
supporter of Salem Caregivers. He is a Trustee
Service Award is presented to an individual
of Salem AMVETS Post 2, Knights of Columbus,
who has exhibited concern, involvement and
Pelham Fish and Game Club and Rockingham
leadership in the community of Salem, while
County Law Enforcement Association. In his
providing inspiration to others
spare time, Mike coached Little
through his or her dedication,
League in Salem and completed
integrity, and courage in the manner
Command School through Babson
exemplified by Chief John P. Ganley
College.
during his life on earth.
In 2010, Mike was elected
This years honoree, Rockingham
Rockingham Countys High Sheriff,
County High Sheriff Michael W.
a position he currently holds having
Downing, exemplifies the spirit of
been re-elected in 2012 and 2014.
community envisioned by John and
Most recently, Mike has been active
Marguerite Ganley. He has served
in the International Association of
the citizens of Salem and New
Chiefs of Police, National Sheriffs
Hampshire on various levels. The
Association, NH Police Association
oldest of nine children, Mike is a
and NH Sheriffs Association.
graduate of Salem High School, Class
Members of the community are
of 1972, and earned a bachelors
invited to honor Michael Downing
degree in business management from Rockingham County High
as the Ganley family presents him
Sheriff Michael W. Downing
Franklin Pierce University. Mike
with the John P. Ganley Community
and his wife, Heidi, who have five
Service Award on Tuesday, March
children and six grandchildren, own and operate
17, at the 26th Annual John P. Ganley/St. Patricks
Sunshine Laundry on Main Street.
Day Memorial Award Luncheon. Doors open
Downing served the citizens of New
at 11 a.m. for refreshments, and the program
Hampshire as a state trooper for eight years, was a
gets underway at noon. A meal of corned beef
member of the 82nd Military Police Company and
and cabbage will be served followed by the
the 82nd Airborne US Army, served the citizens
presentation of the award. The luncheons Pot
of Salem for 11 years as a police officer, served
of Gold sponsor is Pentucket Bank. Additional
as a military aide to former NH Governor Jeanne
event sponsors include Shamrock sponsor,
Shaheen, six years as a state representative,
Salem Co-operative Bank, and Claddagh
and later served four years in NH Senate as a
sponsor, Haverhill Bank. The Singing Trooper
state senator and minority leader. As a senator,
retired Sgt. Daniel Clark and the New Hampshire
he sponsored bills that positively affected
Police Association Pipes & Drums will perform at
special education, the elderly, children, military
the event.
veterans and their benefits, teachers, charitable
Reservations are required to attend the event.
organizations, employees in law enforcement,
Tickets are $50 each. Tables of 10 are available.
firefighting and members of the armed forces.
Further questions or reservation requests can be
Additionally, Downing, a former chairman
directed to Denise Dolloff at the club, 898-7709,
of the board and current board member for
ext. 16 or via e-mail at ddolloff@salembgc.org

Please Vote YES on Article 7

With Recommendation

on March 10th

Arthur E. Barnes

Freda Smith

Larry Disenhof

Paul Huard

Bernard H. Campbell
Bob & Karen Bryant

Gary Azarian
Gene Bryant

Laurel Redden
Lisa Withrow

Paul Parisi & Darla Rheaume

Paul Pelletier

Dan Norris

George Fredette, P.E.

Michael Carney Jr.

Peter Morgan

Michael Delahanty
Michael Lyons

Robert Campbell
Ronald Belanger

Nanci Carney

Russell Ingram

Jane Lang
Dave Tilton
Dick & Cathy OShaughnessy Jim & Lisa Keller
Jim Chase
Ed Callahan
Ed DeClercq
Elizabeth Roth

Jim Desjardins
Joe Faro

Nancy & Michael Carney Sr. Shawn Patten

Pamela R. Berry
Sherry Kilgus-Kramer

Everett McBride

Keith Belair

Patricia Corbett

Sonny Tylus

Frank Monteiro P.E.

Fred Doucette

Kevin & Martha Breen

Larry Belair

Patrick Hargreaves
Patti Drelick

Susan Covey

Salem Board of Selectmen

Salem Municipal Budget Committee
Salem EDAC
Greater Salem Rotary Club
Salem Chamber of Commerce
Strengthen Our Schools
Salem Youth Soccer

SAFETY NOW
Benefits to Salem

NOW is the Time

- Overall emergency response times will improve

- The need is urgent - the current obsolete, 50 year

old buildings are rapidly deteriorating

- Money saved by avoiding substantial land purchases

- Two years of detailed and thoughtful planning

- New Community group meeting space

- Interest rates are historically low

- Ladder truck finally housed in the center of town

- A joint safety complex is the most cost effective

and efficient
facility solution for Salem
e

- The sale of Central and Old North Fire Stations will

return money to the taxpayers

- Renovation of the current buildings is essentially

impossible

- Current flooding and drainage issues will be improved

- Leverage $200,000 of existing Safety Impact Fees

before they expire
- Time-sensitive land agreements in place

Learn more at:

www.salemsafetynow.com
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- ADA compliant facility

- Preservation of important documents and
evidence by eliminating outdoor storage
- The cost is the lowest it will ever be

Jim

Keller
SELECTMAN

Getting Results
for Salem
A proven leader
Transparency & integrity
Fiscal prudence
Responsible development

www.jimkeller4salem.com
Political Advertisement paid for by Jim Keller, P.O. Box 1034, Salem, NH 03079

Life Long Salem Resident

Salem High School Graduate
Served 4 years in the U.S. Army
Custom Home Builder for 20 years
Owner of More Space Place
on Rt. 28
Past President Salem
Contractors Association
Director and Past Chairman
Greater Salem Chamber
of Commerce

I am looking forward to working with

the businesses and community using a
balanced land use policy to shape the future
of Salem by continuing the progress in the
redevelopment of our commercial and
industrial areas. This will lead to continued
economic development, an increased tax base
and a more beautiful Salem.
-Keith Belair

Political Advertisement paid for by Keith Belair, 4 Galway Ln., Salem NH 03079

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Yes to Article 5 Allows

Signage for Nonprofits
Article 5 on the Salem town ballot is really only a
modification to current town ordnance. By voting yes on
Article 5 you will be allowing signage for some non-profit
organizations that are currently unable to display signs. As
it reads on the town ballot Article 5 is evasive and confusing.
To clarify, Article 5 asks to amend the current sign ordinance
to include non-profit organizations holding weekly, monthly
or events more than per year and it will allow them to display
signs for 6 hours before an event, for the duration of the event
and must be removed within 6 hours after the event concludes.
Thats it, only the day of the event.
Please consider supporting the non-profit organizations
of Salem, and help the people of our community to find the
events hosted by these organizations. As co-president of the
Salem NH Farmers Market Board of Directors I respectfully
ask you to vote yes on Article 5.

childrens college or so they can retire some day.

The main reason this building costs so much is that it is
almost twice the size of the buildings it is supposed to replace.
One example of why this is the dispatch area. We currently
have three dispatchers working at any time and this building
would have space for eight dispatchers. Their first reason for
this was that we could do dispatch for other towns. Now they
say it is because of the number of calls Salem has. Which is it?
This is typical of how oversized this proposal is.
You may not be aware that when I asked for any paperwork
that the committee had to back up the price tag I was given
one page. How could anyone believe that this is a well thought
out plan that backs up $23 million when it has one piece of
paper? This fact alone should scare every taxpayer.
There is no doubt we need to do something with these
buildings, but that does not mean that we should spend more
money then we need to. Anyone that says this is the only
alternative is not telling the truth. There are always alternatives
and that is why we should vote no and go back to the drawing
board.

Kay Barretto, Salem

Stephen Campbell, Salem

Look at Logic of Waiting to Build

the Safety Complex

Use Common Sense when

Considering Huard

Whenever voters are opposed to a large expenditure, the

first reasons given are We should wait until we pay for the
(high school) bond. Why do they always have to propose such
an expensive building? The timing is poor, we should wait.
What theyre really saying is we dont want to pay for it now,
later or ever. That perhaps is an option at home when we can
simply decide not to make a purchase. We can choose to do
without. When addressing our communitys needs, it requires
different logic.
Lets look at the logic of waiting to build the badly needed
safety complex. The Selectmen, especially Jim Keller, have
explored all the options, pared the building down to the
essentials and have chosen to offer the proposal now, the
absolute best time to do it. Why? Because, sooner or later, it
has to be built. The school bond will run for the next twenty
years. Is there anyone that seriously believes we should wait the
20 years to replace the Police Station and Central Fire Station?
Given that we will build it before 2035, the two bonds will
overlap, if not for 18 years, then 15 or 12 or 10 years. And,
while we put it off, the cost of construction will follow the CPI
and will add 2-3% every year to the cost. The effect will be
cumulative, expanding each year at a rate beginning at $1/2
million a year and increasing each year thereafter.
And lets look at the cost of borrowing money. Rates are
and have been very low. Perhaps they will stay low but, for
how long? A 1% or 2% increase in the bond rate can increase
the annual cost by another $1 million-plus. Thats a combined
increase of over $1.5 million for each year we wait. Henry
Ford once said If you need a tool and dont buy it, youll pay
for it anyway (in repairs, inefficiencies and labor).
I dislike spending large sums of money just as much as
every other taxpayer but, in this case, doing it now is far less
expensive in the long run. I encourage you to join me and vote
yes, in support of the Joint Safety Complex.
Larry Belair, Salem

Proposed Joint Safety Complex will

Save us $$
I am a fiscal conservative. I have seen many plans for a new
police station on the ballot in the past, and I havent supported
them because they werent solid plans that were a value for the
money, in my opinion. This Joint Safety Complex, Article 7, is
a good value for your tax dollar. Why? Because costs are still
low and it is a well researched plan that solves the problems
of both the police and central fire stations for the next fifty
years. It incorporates input from stakeholders in our local
community and has all of the relevant approvals from federal
and state officials to move forward.
I am convinced that now is the time to invest in these
buildings, and the financial facts support that. Interest rates
are still low, so we are saving money with locking in a low rate,
because rates will most assuredly go up. Construction costs are
also going up, so we save by building this earlier rather than
later. We will also save over $200,000 in State impact fees,
if the plan is approved this year, and will be able to lower the
overall amount borrowed for the project by leveraging $1.65
million in funds already collected. The bottom line is costs are
only going to go up, not down. We save money by doing this
now.
With this solid plan in front of us, I am afraid for what will
happen if we do not approve this. Chances are that another
plan will not come back to the ballot for many years. In the
meantime, the buildings will continue to deteriorate. We will
continue to pour money into them to keep them from falling
apart, and when the next plan comes to the voters it will be
much more expensive. There is no doubt about that. So I
ask you, wouldnt you rather spend less now, rather than more
later? The replacement of these buildings is inevitable, so Id
rather spend less now and know we are getting the best value
for our tax dollar.
Please join me in voting yes on Article 7 on the ballot
March 10.
Robert Campbell, Salem

Should One Piece of

Paper Scare Taxpayers?
I would like to ask everyone to vote no on Town Article 7,
The Public Safety Complex.
There are a lot of reasons not to vote for the $23,480,000
for this building. The first reason is the cost makes it
unaffordable for many people in Salem. This one article
will raise the town tax rate over 6%. During the life of the
bond the owner of a house assessed at $250,000 will pay over
$1,900. Everyone in this town knows people that are having
a tough enough time making ends meet. This includes senior
citizens, the unemployed, young parents with children and
even people that are just trying to put money aside for their

My name is Paul Huard and I am, once again, a candidate

for the Salem Budget Committee. I am originally from
Manchester, NH. I received a bachelors and masters degree
from Keene State College. I started teaching in Hillsboro.
When conditions became unbearable, I searched for a new
opportunity. Salem offered and my wife, Kathy, and I fell
in love with the town. It became the perfect place for my
daughters, Rebecca and Amy. We have been extremely satisfied
with what the town has given us. The town is vibrant, safe,
affordable, and provides great opportunities.
I spent 36 years as a teacher, advisor, and actively served
the community and state. I spent forty-three years as an
official in several sports. I served on the Executive Board for
Boys Basketball and as President and Treasurer of NH Track
Officials. My largest contribution to Salem was working
for students. As class advisor to seven classes, the National
Honor Society, Yearbook, and Organizer to the SHS Faculty
Scholarship Plays, I believe that my work helped students in
positive ways. My work for Dollars for Scholars and Trust
Fund Trustee since 1988, and the work of others, helped us
distribute over a million dollars to graduates. I currently serve
as JP and Bail Commissioner for the 10th District Court.
My reason for running is I believe that I still have something
to offer. I am not political and I despise partisanship voting.
Look at Washington, at New Hampshire, and then at Salem.
We have amazing people who work together for us not parties!
Since selected, then elected, and re-elected to serve on the
Budget Committee, I have learned much. Despite the critics,
things are improving. Our town continues to grow, despite
setbacks. We have mortgage and unemployment problems,
but we also have one of the lowest tax rates in southern
New Hampshire. We have fixed roads, bridges and schools.
Salem once again is vibrant and growing. New construction
continues to add to the tax base.
We have to make decisions with common sense. Unions,
Town and School officials worked hard to be fair while trying
to save money. We need to take care of many groups and
issues: our elderly, our children, struggling families, safety on
our streets, replacing deteriorating structures, and attracting
people to Salem. Salem has worked hard to do well for its
citizens. Salem is safe with dedicated employees working hard
to protect us, educate us, and make our streets safe. Salem is
not a silver lining but its not a dark cloud either, as some
project. You cant fix broken with a no!
I make no promises except to work hard. The primary
responsibility for making Salem work, however, belongs to the
School Board and the Selectmen. I have served with people
who are committed to the taxpayers of Salem. I hope you will
give me another chance to serve. Whatever your decision, I
hope that you will vote and support the community.
Paul Huard, Salem

Now is the Best Time

for the Safety Complex
On March 10 Salem voters will consider Article 7 for the
Joint Safety Complex. Two years of careful detailed planning
have resulted in the plan to construct a Joint Safety Complex
located on Veterans Parkway. The need is urgent! We need
to finally replace the Central Fire Station on Main Street and
the Police Station, both of which have reached their end of
life and are functionally obsolete. I have personally had the
opportunity to present the plan to hundreds of Salem citizens
over the past several months. These sessions have reinforced
my confidence that our residents and business owners truly
have an appreciation for the need for a new facility and take
great pride in supporting our first responders.
Now is the best time to invest in the construction of a new
safety facility. The Safety Complex plan contains a number of
key elements that make passage on March 10 critical. Interest
rates are at an historic low and we need to act before rates
increase. For every point interest increase the cost of the
project rises by over $1 million. We enjoy the opportunity
to leverage town own land and avoid substantial costly land
purchases. We avoid over $200,000 in State impact fees as a
result of the creation of 32 acres of dedicated and restricted
land around the proposed complex. The collaboration and
affirmation by the State of New Hampshire, Army Corps
of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, and NH
Fish & Game is time sensitive and not easily repeated. The
town is leveraging $1.65 million in monies already collected
and available. These monies may not be available in the
future. Lastly, the cost of the building will never be lower as
construction costs continue to escalate.
If Article 7 is approved by at least 60% of Salem voters,
we will be able to construct a modern unified facility that is
centrally located, improves overall emergency response times,
enables the housing of our ladder truck where it belongs,
unifies fire and police dispatch operations, leverages shared
space for training, provides for an
emergency patient treatment room,
makes available a community group
meeting room and improves Salems
unified approach to safety service
delivery.
I ask for your support of Article 7 and
the new Salem Joint Safety Complex.
Now is the time!

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Every Second Counts in Emergencies

Its been gratifying to see the generally-positive outpouring

of articles in our local papers over the past couple of weeks in
favor of the proposed Salem Safety Complex. Everything from
the necessity of this project to finally modernize our Police
and Fire infrastructure, the total cost of the new buildings and
equipment, to all the improvements that will be realized by
Article 7s passage have all been covered in great depth by both
letter-writers and the affected workers. The most important
betterments include far faster response times in emergencies
when every second counts as well as cleaner and safer working
conditions for these professionals. And this Tuesday, March
10 well have our opportunity to strike a blow for the hardestworking heroes in town.
An important point for voters to realize is that the bills
passage requires a 60% approval vote, not just a simple
majority. This makes it imperative for us to get to our polling
places this Tuesday, as an extremely close tally is expected.
Another point is that (so far, anyway) there is no extra state or
federal money earmarked to assist residents re: financing this
development, aside from the $1.65 million in available funds
already waiting to be used upon its approval. The 20-year
bond that will pay for this three-year project will have a 3.25%
interest rate, making this by far the cheapest time to OK and
begin the groundbreaking.
Salem Fire Chief Kevin Breen, Assistant Chief Paul Parisi
and Police Captain Jim Chase were in attendance at the
February Salem Democrats Committee meeting, and have
attended other local organizations conferences over the
past several months to stress the import of a positive vote.
Republican selectmen Jim Keller and Everett McBride are
also working in tandem with these officials on approving the
project, and together the attendees formally endorsed Article
7s passage at our February meeting. The Salem Board of
Selectmen as well as the Budget Committee also both endorsed
the proposal on Jan. 23.
And heres a closing caveat: back in 2004 a town proposal
for a new $8 million police station that wouldve made much
of todays Article 7 work unnecessary if passed was rejected
by Salem voters. Naysayers back then said the same things
that theyre voicing now, that the present legislation has been
rushed (although Keller and McBride have been working on
the proposal for the past two years), or too costly (compare $8
million to the present $23 million and do the arithmetic).
Now is the time.
William F. Klessens, Salem

McBride: Promises Made,

Promises Kept
I, Everett P. McBride, Jr., am a candidate for the Salem
Board of Selectmen. I want to ask you for one of your two
votes for Selectmen when you go to the polls Tuesday on
March 10. I have served on the Board of Selectman for 21
years; I served five years on the Salem Budget Committee. I
served many years as the Board of Selectmans representative to
the Budget Committee.
I ran for Selectmen three years ago, spear heading the drive
to get Senate Bill 2 on the ballot to give the votes of Salem the
power of their vote at the ballot box. It passed with a large
majority giving you the votes the final say in what the town
will spend for the upcoming year. I promised I would work
very hard bring our tax rate down, implement technology
to improve our employees productivity while rebuilding our
infrastructure.
I have pushed to have an online payment system put in
place by July of 2015 you should be able to pay you r taxes,
water and sewer bills on line. This will again help increase
productivity of our employees while making it easier for you to
do business with the town.
I have pushed to implement technology in our building and
planning department. In the next few months you will be able
to get building, plumbing, and electrical permits online. You
will be able to schedule appointments for inspection online.
You will be able to check to see status of your permit. Each
building official will have a tablet that is linked to our data
base allowing the inspector to know where his next inspection
is. Upon completion the inspector will be able to update
the permit indicating it is complete. This will help increase
productivity of our inspectors.
I supported projects and policies that with your support
at the polls have resulted in dropping the Town tax rate by
-21cents/$1,000. Promise made promise kept. I support our
10 year Road program, our Bridge replacement program (80%
funded by the State of NH) and water line replacement in
conjunction with our road program as needed. The sewer rate
was dropped - 10 cents/100 cubic feet.
I promised that when the electronic water meter
installations were complete I would vote to eliminate the water
meter reader. The meter reader position has been eliminated.
With all that work being completed the water rate has been the
same for the last seven years. Promise made promise kept.
Everett P. McBride, Jr., Salem

Appreciating the Hard Work

of the Maintenance Crew
The tenants of Millville Arms in Salem would like to let the
maintenance crew know how much we appreciate their nonstop attention to our complex during this very difficult winter.
Mike and his crew have been here very early in the morning
and quite often very late at night. Not only is everything
plowed, but cars are cleaned, parking spaces cleared and
walkways cleared and sanded. The residents here are elderly,
sick and disabled so this means a lot. As appreciative as we are
during the winter months, their attention to the grounds year
round is outstanding. The grounds are always well groomed
and immaculate. Their interaction with the tenants is always
pleasant and helpful. A big thank you.
Brenda McKenney on behalf of the
Millville Arms Tenants, Salem

The Upper Room:

Helping Families in Crisis

We are writing to voters in the town of Salem to ask for

their support of town Article 26 on March 10. This article
would support The Upper Room, a service agency that
supports many Salem families.
There are many ways The Upper Room services the residents
of Salem. The food pantry sees dozens of families who are in
need of food each year. The Salem Town Welfare (Human
Services) Department makes referrals to them for back to
Jim Keller, Selectman, Salem
school backpacks and supplies. They offer many adolescent
programs that the Salem PD use as educational resources to
make impact
changes in kids.
This includes
Community
Service Projects,
the Challenge
Drug and Alcohol
course, Anger
Accountants, Tax Preparers, Bookkeeping
Management
class, and Teen
Small Business & Personal Returns
Pregnancy
Federal and All States
support groups
and support.
In addition,
Established 1996
they offer
Hillside Plaza, Rte 38 -122 Bridge Street, Pelham
parenting classes

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to help parents increase the positive skills they have and to

reduce abuse and neglect overall. They have home counseling
to families in need through their home visiting program. They
have support groups for parents of teens, for teen parents
themselves, and for parents of young children. (Some include
childcare while parents are in group). They offer a High
School Equivalency Program which help young people achieve
their high school education (this was called the GED program;
now called Hi-Set). Many of their programs not only provide
the service, but also offer follow-along and case management.
Whats amazing to us is that The Upper Room helped 1,464
people last year. Without these primary preventive programs,
the cost of services that Salem would incur could be very
high. Not only in initial services, but in long term impact
of individuals who did not receive service early on. When
families in crisis or distress are able to receive appropriate
support and service, they cost the community far less than if
the crisis gets bigger. Not only financially, but in the quality of
lives of the individuals living within that place.
The town has supported this warrant article for The Upper
Room for the past two years. We would ask that they continue
to do so this year. Thank you for voting Yes on Article 26.
Paul J. Parisi and Darla J. Rheaume, Salem

Time to Do What is Responsible

Im voting March 10 to support the new Safety Complex
and wish to share with readers why I hope they will, too.
During my service, and especially during my years as
chair of the Salem Board of Selectmen, I had numerous
opportunities to see and work in the police and central fire
stations. I talked to our communitys first responders about
their work. I learned there are conditions that exist in these
facilities that put the physical safety of our officers and visitors
in these facilities at risk.
As an attorney, I am concerned for our town and workers
regarding liability and exposure for a safety and public safety
perspective. Neither facility meets the needs of a growing,
vibrant town that we all wish for Salem.
These facilities met our needs 50 years ago, before Salem
experienced its massive growth spurt, and when staffing levels
were mere fractions of what they are today. Salem competes
with other NH and MA communities for new residents and
businesses. New residents buy our homes when we downsize,
add to the tax base, and enrich our community. Businesses
bring with them jobs and they generate economic activity. As
important, they also contribute property tax revenue used
to mitigate what residents must pay. New residents and
businesses will only look at Salem as a place to live, expand or
set up if we demonstrate our public safety capabilities are at
least on par with, if not better than surrounding communities.
Fifty years ago the citizens of Salem recognized the
responsibility to our towns fire and police departments when
they provided safe buildings for their respective departments
to work. How can we shirk our duties as todays citizens to
provide the same? These buildings have been valiantly held
together for far too long. It is time to do what is responsible.
I urge all eligible voters to put Salems best foot forward by
getting out March 10 and voting yes to Article 7.
Beth Roth, Salem

Consider Keith Belair

for Planning Board
Keith Belair is running for a seat on the Planning Board.
As a business owner in Salem he has had direct action with
the community and this gives him a unique perspective of
the issues facing the Planning Board. Previously, Keith was a
builder in the Salem area. His knowledge of this industry gives
him a background which most of the board members dont
have. This should be an asset to the board. He has been very
active in the community with organizations like the Greater
Salem Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman of the Board
and Salem Contractors Association, past president. While
on the board of the Chamber, he was helpful in the chamber
moving to the train station building and did a great job. I
think Keith Belair will bring some needed common sense,
experience and knowledge of the building industry to the
Planning Board. Please give him one of your votes.
Sonny Tylus, Salem

This is the Height of Absurdity

Our country is based upon the most brilliant government
philosophy ever devised. So brilliant, the powers that be
chafe under the thoughts of limited government. How can
these elites stay in power and eliminate the chance an election
of a real American could unravel their desire for a socialist
administrative state? Flood the country with a block of voters
beholden to the handouts called entitlements and beholden to
our Dear Leader.
The President is forcing 25 million illegal aliens down our
throat ion an effort to create a voting bloc his party can use
to derail true democracy from our country. Where did I get
25 million when he talks of 5 million? Because of the behind
the scenes deal to allow them to bring other relatives to our
country. The fact the executive order and memoranda as
written is illegal and anti-Constitutional. It is a middle finger
to all citizens of America and a special screw you to those
immigrants who spent years and thousands of dollars to come
here the right way.
There is a group called the Task Force for New Americans.
It was created by Obama and now contains La Raza activists.
These people told Obama and his crew the other day that the
rules for assimilation are not for them and they wont follow
them. Their phrase was Navigation not assimilation. Their
meaning was they want to remain separate and dont care about
citizenship, they just want the benefits! We owe the illegal
alien women in particular to have their anchor babies and be
paid by America to stay home with them.
This is the height of absurdity. And the Elites Republican
and Democrat could give a damn. These people are no longer
Americans they are Statists. They care not for our history, rule
of law, or our unique Constitution that built this country.
They are traitors to our liberty and security and we gave them
power
One only has to look around the world. What country has
no immigration law enforcement? Mexico has such strict law
they grabbed a Marine and held him for months. Even the
island of St. Kitts enforces it laws. We have laws to go after
businesses and illegals but Obama chooses not to enforce them
against his sworn oath. I know truth, oaths, promises, and
honor are all quaint anachronisms here in the 21st Century.
We are just to accept all the diseases, lack of education, and
the Balkanization of this country because our King says so
illegally. Look at Europe and the NoGo zones created by the
Sharia Law Muslims activists that the police and citizens cant
go in. This will happen now with the Mexicans and others as
they seek to live separately while stealing our money through
entitlement.
I watch these limp Republican goobers drool stupidity and
lack of understanding of the Constitution while the socialist
Democrats with Obama create a dictatorship in front of our
eyes. Worse - 70% of Americans are against this illegal action
by Obama! The Congress has one more shot at defunding
this effort. Ironically, Homeland Security employees are
considered essential employees and MUST show up for work
even without pay if there is a shutdown. I say make it happen,
cut off funding until the illegal Executive Order is withdrawn.
We cannot cave because Obama and his cronies desire to be
in power forever and want to transform our country into the
third world.
Bill Weimar, Salem

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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Monday, March 9
ServiceLink Resource Center of
Rockingham County is offering a New
to Medicare Workshop from 1:30 to 4
p.m. at the Kelley Library, Beshara Room,
located at 234 Main St., Salem. If you are new
to Medicare, or will be in the next few months,
this is the workshop for you! This workshop will
review the basics of Medicare Part A and Part
B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare
Supplemental Plans, Medicare Advantage, and
Preventing Medicare Fraud and Abuse. Space is
limited; call ServiceLink at 893-9769 for more
information and to reserve your seat.

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Monday, March 9 thru Thursday, March 12

Deacon Jay Cormier will lead a four-day parish
retreat during the third week of Lent. The retreat
program will take place at 7:15 a.m. at St. Joseph
Church, and be repeated that evening at 7 p.m. at
Mary Queen of Peace Church.

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Tuesday, March 10
Election Day: Polls open from 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m. at five polling places: Fisk
School, Soule School, Barron School,
Senior Center and North Salem School.

Tonight, the Salem Historical Society will host

Marina Forbes who will share her knowledge and
experience of Imperial Russian Art Faberge Eggs.
This illustrated presentation focuses on the life
and remarkable work of Russian master jeweler
and artist, Peter Carl Faberg. The program
features a photo-tour of Faberg collections at
the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg and from
major museums and private collectors around the
world. Explore the important role of egg painting
in Russian culture and the development of this
major Russian art form from a traditional craft to
the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage
of the tsars. Forbes also discusses the fascinating
history of these eggs, their role in the dramatic
events of the last decades of Romanov rule in
Russia, and in the years following the Bolshevik
Revolution. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Old
Town Hall Museum, 310 Main St., Salem, and is
open to all free of charge. Light refreshments will
be available after the meeting. For details call
893-8882 or 898-0842.

1th

It competitions at the Kelley Library, creating a

Spring snowglobe and enjoying some Unfrozen
treats. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Be sure to register.
Contact Brittany Tuttle at 898-7064 or btuttle@
kelleylibrary.org.
Thursday, March 12
Its March Mushness at the Kelley
Library! Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as we
Skype with Karen Land and her sled dog
Romano. Karen is a three time participant
in the 1,100 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across
Alaska. Karen will tell all about her participation
in this sport. Following the Skype presentation,
participants will make their own musher bibs.
Bring a plain t-shirt with you! Contact Brittany
Tuttle at 898-7064 or btuttle@kelleylibrary.org.

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Friday, March 13
Movie Night at the Kelley from 6:30
th
to 8:45 p.m. This months film will
be Moonlight Kingdom starring Bill
Murray, Bruce Willis and Edward Norton.
A wonderful and quirky comedy directed by Wes
Anderson. Contact Paul Giblin at 898-7064 or
pgiblin@kelleylibrary.org.

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Tuesday, March 17
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
sponsors the Salem Senior Center
Diabetes Support Group. Meetings are
held the third Tuesday of the month from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The facilitator for todays
meeting will be Brenda DeMaria RN, CDE, One
Sally Sweet Way in the Senior Center. Call (800)
540-2981 for further information.

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Friday, March 20
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
sponsors Foot Care Clinics for individuals
60 years and older who are unable to
perform their own foot care. Clients will
receive a basic nail trimming and foot assessment,
but no treatment of corns or calluses. Foot clinics
are staffed by a Registered Nurse. Blood pressure
check and health education are also provided.
Appointments are necessary for the foot clinics.
$35/visit. For further information or to schedule
an appointment call 580-6668, Salem Senior
Center, One Sally Sweet Way.

Wednesday, March 11
Kids aged 6-10 and their families will
get Unfrozen with some Minute To Win

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Saturday, March 21
Luke Latino is a Boy Scout with Troop
409 in Salem and is working to achieve
the rank of Eagle. He needs to complete a

March

community service project and raise funds

to pay for the project. He will replace the
school sign at St. Joseph Regional Catholic
School in Salem, a much needed project.
We hope you can support his efforts to
complete his project. We invite you to
attend his Pasta Dinner at St. Josephs Gym
today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. If you are unable
to attend, due to distance or scheduling, the
letter includes other ways you can support
his project through advertisements, table
sponsors, or donations. I am also selling
advertisements on the placemats that will
be seen by all attendees on the night of the
dinner. For more information contact Luke at
luketroop409@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, March 25
Kelley Book Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This months book is Knitting Circle
by Ann Hood. Copies of the book are
available at the library. This Book Group
meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the
month, and is facilitated by Joan Fardella. Contact
Audrey LaRoche at 898-7064 or alaroche@
kelleylibrary.org.

Spring

Begins!

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25th

Saturday, April 25
This years Annual Fishing Derby will
be held at Hedgehog Park, 53 Lowell Rd.,
Salem. The Fishing Derby is free and open to
children 15 years old and younger. The Greater
Salem NH Rotary Club sponsors this annual
event. Participants sign up on the day of the
Derby: children 8 years old and younger register
between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and fish from 9 to 10:15
a.m. Awards will follow at the end of the derby
for each age group. Prizes will be awarded to the
smallest and largest fish caught per age category.
Only one prize per person will be awarded lots
of other prizes will be raffled off. This event
runs rain or shine.

Saturday, March 28
The Homeland Heroes Foundation
will hold a 1950s Spring Fling dinner
dance, featuring The Reminsants,
Bostons Best Oldies Band, 6 to 11 p.m.
at the Atkinson Country Club. Join us for a fun
filled night and a great cause! Prize Wheel,
Silent Auction, raffles and more. $55 per person.
Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. Buy
tickets at homelandheroesfoundation.org or call
(617) 910-6948. Proceeds to benefit soldiers and
their families.

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2nd

Saturday, May 2
Field of Dreams Clean-Up Day from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help is needed to
shape up the park for the season and summer
concerts. Come and help out for as much time as
you can share. The parks Annual Spring Cleanup is a great opportunity to help and give back
to your community. If you have rakes, gloves,
shovels, clippers and energy to share, please come
and help out. Rain date is May 9. The Field of
Dreams Committee is planning on having a ribbon
cutting ceremony to celebrate their new fitness
trail during this event.

Saturday, April 4
Rockingham Christian Churchs
Community Egg Hunt will be held in
two locations. Festivities at the Lancaster
School begins at 10 a.m. with face painting,
balloon animals, inflatables, popcorn and a live
band; the egg hunt is at 11 a.m. The festivities at
Michele Memorial Park begin at 1 p.m. and the
egg hunt is at 2 p.m. The Salem Community is
invited to join in celebrating the Easter season.
For more info, visit www.rccsalem.com.

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Gordon Potter

A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up Kel-Tec 5.56

silenced sub-machined pistol and a 12-gauge shotgun. A records
check revealed that Potter was out on parole and had an active
parole violation warrant from state prison. He is also a convicted
felon.
During booking, a small bag of crystal meth was recovered
from Droiuns rectum.
Droiun was booked and later released on $5,000 personal
recognizance bail. She was charged with Possession of a
Controlled Drug (meth) and Transportation of Drugs.
Potter was held overnight and arraigned the morning of Feb.
17. He was held on $250,000 cash bail and a 72-hour parole
detainer. He has been charged with a Felon in Possession of
Firearms (three counts), Possession of a Controlled Drug (heroin),
Possession of Controlled Drugs (prescription pills), False Reports
to Law Enforcement, and Parole Violation Warrant.

submitted by Salem Police

Department
An arrest has been made
in the case involving the theft
of a large amount of lottery
tickets. On Feb. 10, Andrew
Sevigny, 29, of Dracut, Mass.,
turned himself into the Salem
Police Department after
two warrants charging him
with Willful Concealment/
Theft and Receiving Stolen
Property were issued.
On Jan. 5, an unidentified
male walked into Klemms
Mobil located at the
intersection of Pleasant Street
and South Policy Street and
stole an entire display rack
of lottery tickets. The male
Andrew Sevigny
cashed in several tickets at
stores throughout the area.
After a lengthy investigation,
with the assistance of the media and area police departments, a possible
suspect was identified. Salem Police detectives were able to follow
up on these leads and positively identify the suspect as Sevigny. The
detectives were also able to retrieve both hats the suspect wore during
the theft as well as several unscratched lottery tickets. Sevigny was
processed and released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail. He is
scheduled to appear in the 10th Circuit District Court Salem Division
on March 16.
Courtesy photo

submitted by
the Salem Police
Department
A Salem
Police detective
observed a vehicle
northbound on
Route 28 Thursday
evening, Feb.
26, weaving in
between marked
travel lanes. He
followed it into a
nearby Dunkin
Donuts lot and
made contact with
the female operator
who was identified
as Aliza Droiun,
22, of Laconia.
While speaking
A Kel-Tec 5.56 silenced sub-machined pistol
with the driver, the
and a 12-gauge shotgun.
detective noticed a
large hunting knife
tucked into the side
of the seat next to the male passenger. The male passenger, who
was later correctly identified as Gordon Potter, 35, of Warner, was
also trying to conceal a hypodermic needle in his hand. Potter
became immediately upset refusing to comply with commands.
Several back-up units responded to assist. Further investigation
revealed Potter had a small amount of heroin and prescription
pills in his possession. Potter also gave the officer a false name.
Both Potter and Droiun were taken into custody without further
incident.

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Lottery Ticket Bandit

Turns Himself in

Courtesy photos

Two Arrested on Drug

and Weapons Charges

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Police Seek Help in Identifying Robber

submitted by Salem Police Department
At approximately 9:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Salem Police
received a 9-1-1 call from an employee of Super Petroleum
located at 320 South Broadway reporting an unarmed robbery.
The employee reported a white male with a thin build,
approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing a hooded sweatshirt
with a bandana covering his face, came into the store. The
male suspect locked the employee inside the garage area of the
business and stole the cash register tray with an undisclosed
amount of US currency. The male suspect left on foot behind the
business. The male suspect did not show a weapon or mention

he had a weapon.
Salem patrol units quickly set-up a perimeter around the
business and started a K-9 track. During the K-9 track a white
bandana with a blue design, gray ski hat with white/black trim
and red winter jacket were located. The track ended in the
vicinity of Bagnell Avenue and Baron Avenue. It is believed that
the suspect may have had a car waiting in the area.
If anyone has information relative to the robbery and or
suspect, you are asked to contact the Salem Police Investigative
Services Unit Detective Bernard at 890-2322.

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Finn and Tress Blomberg like meeting

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Staff photos by Jon Tripp

Cakes, Crafts and Kids Combine at Community Crossroads Carnival

Madison Gallant flings some frogs to win a prize.

School District Now Ready for

Smarter Balanced Assessment Test
by Jay Hobson
Assistant Superintendent of Schools Maura
Palmer said that the district is ready for the
Smarter Balanced assessment test that will replace
the current state mandated assessment program
called the New England Common Assessment
Program.
Smarter Balanced will be instituted this year.
She said that the same grade levels, grades 3
through 8 and grade 11 will be assessed.
Content areas to be tested by Smarter Balanced
will be English, language arts and math and there
is no separate writing test like NECAP, but there
is writing incorporated in the language arts test,
explained Palmer.
Palmer said that unlike NECAP, Smarter
Balanced is taken on the computer. Another
difference is that NECAP was administered
in October and Smarter Balanced will be
administered in the spring.
It will run from March to May depending on
the grade level and the format is very different.
NECAP was a paper-and-pencil test. Smarter
Balanced is an online test, Palmer said.
Palmer said that Smarter Balanced allows
students to get familiar with teachers by being
held later in the year where with NECAP, students
were taking the test before getting used to their
teachers.
Palmer said that the district has been preparing
for the change in assessment tests for the past few

years and has aligned curriculums to match the

standards which will be measured.
Palmer also said that there is adequate hardware
and internet availability to meet the needs of
online testing.
Bernard Campbell asked if the test was
in district or would be monitored offsite.
Superintendent Delahanty responded that it was
done online so that it would be out of district.
Campbell also raised the issue of keyboard
skills given the age of third graders.
If youre going to be writing, I would assume
keyboard skills become critical, Campbell said.
Palmer said that spell-check options would not
be available to the students.
Student would need to have keyboard skills.
There will be practice sessions for students to
learn highlighting skills, calculator skills, and
strikethrough keys, Palmer said.
Delahanty also said that he was concerned with
the capacity of students to type as opposed to
write.
They can be very good creative writers but
find the typing process frustrating and somewhat
inhibiting. We havent taken the time teach
keyboarding and typing in the younger grades,
Delahanty said.
Palmer also said that there have been teacher
development sessions devoted to the test to train
those teachers that will be administering it.

by Jon Tripp
It was a cake
walk and more.
Community
Crossroads of
Atkinson offered
crafts and other
fun-filled activities
at their 18th annual
Kids Carnival at the
Woodbury School in
Salem on Saturday,
Feb. 7. Volunteers
helped kids make
tissue flowers, sand
art, decorate cookies,
and other crafts in
the cafeteria. DJ Pat
entertained with the
cake walk between
demonstrations
by Mad Science,
Community Crossroads Tooth Fairy Angella Boyce gives Brianna
Ocasios True Martial
and Colton Robichaud stickers promoting good oral hygiene.
Arts, and the Studio
provide assistance to people in need of long-term
of Performing Arts in the large gym. The small gym
support so they can live full, independent lives. For
was filled with a variety of games, coloring tables,
more information visit their website, http://www.
and face painting. Community Crossroads helps
communitycrossroadsnh.org/.

Souvenir Seats Still Available from

Salem Highs Seifert Auditorium

submitted by the Office of the Superintendent

Salem High Schools Seifert Auditorium will be
demolished to make way for a new performance
facility to be ready in September 2016. School
district officials want members of the public to
know that the construction team will soon release
a contract for the auditoriums demolition.
A fundraising effort to replace the Seifert
Auditorium seats was held in 1995, and more
than 400 friends of Salem High School purchased
one or more seats. The seats can be removed and
provided to individuals expressing interest. There
is no cost to friends who purchased an original
seat.
Seats are also available to anyone who simply
wants a souvenir. The cost is $20 per seat if you
didnt make an original purchase.
A large plaque located just outside the

auditorium identifies those who purchased chairs

in their own names or in the names of loved
ones. Nameplates will be saved and returned to
individuals who contact the district office.
If you or someone you know purchased a seat
or if you didnt make an initial purchase but
would like to buy one of these seats as a souvenir,
or if you would like to have a nameplate returned,
you must notify the Salem School District at
893-7040 or send an email to Linda Cornwell
at lcornwell@sau57.org no later than Friday,
March 20. You should indicate if you or a loved
one made an original purchase or if you want to
purchase a seat at a cost of $20.
The seats will be available after high school
spring events. We will notify individuals of the
date the seats will be available and the deadline
by which the seats will have to be removed.

NH Delegation Urges Kinder Morgan

to Hold More Public Meetings on
Proposed Pipeline Route
submitted by the Office of U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte and Jeanne Shaheen
In response to concerns from New Hampshire residents, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Jeanne
Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Frank Guinta (R-NH) are urging Kinder
Morgan to hold additional public meetings in the coming months
in communities that could be affected by the proposed Northeast
Energy Direct Project. In a letter to Public Affairs Director Allen Fore,
the delegation members requested that Kinder Morgan hold a second
round of open house meetings in potentially affected communities
to ensure that New Hampshire residents have ample opportunity
to understand, assess and comment on the project before any final
decision is made regarding the projects route.
As of the date of this letter, Kinder Morgan has hosted five open
houses in the New Hampshire communities of Hudson, Londonderry,
Milford, Rindge and Winchester. In order for New Hampshire
citizens to have the same opportunity that Massachusetts residents
had to evaluate this project in full, more time is required, the
delegation members wrote. With that in mind, we respectfully
request that Kinder Morgan hold a second round of open houses
during the coming months in potentially affected communities to
allow New Hampshire residents to better review and understand
information, assess potential impact and meaningfully express
their views in an open and transparent setting. Furthermore, town
administrators and officials should have the most up-to-date and
accurate information about how their communities will be impacted
as this process moves forward. Therefore, we request that Kinder
Morgan schedules meetings with any impacted towns that make the
request.
Last month, the delegation wrote to Kinder Morgan and the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission to ask for more time to allow New
Hampshire residents to better understand the proposed project and
express their views and concerns.

Recognizing SHS
Seniors of the Month

Mikayla Ramsdell

Alexis Warnick

Congratulations to Alexis Warnick and Mikayla Ramsdell, Salem

High Schools Seniors of the Month for January and February.
Recipients were chosen based on excellence in character,
leadership, service, citizenship, and academics.

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SHS to Continue Non-Compliance

to Federal Food Guidelines
by Jay Hobson
Superintendent of Schools Michael Delahanty,
citing reduced student participation in the Salem
High School lunch program, asked the school
board last week to continue the non-compliance
with federal nutritional guidelines that have been
in place at the high school since last November.
The board agreed unanimously with his request.
Delahanty said that the SHS food program has
been steadily losing money.
The students and staff are not eating the food
prepared primarily because of the food restrictions
concerning the ingredients that we were able to
buy, Delahanty said.
As a result, Delahanty said, the district has been
losing money to the tune of $91,000 in 2012 from
July to January and $107,000 for the same period
last year.
Board member Peter Morgan said that
the empirical evidence is that it (student
participation) is dropping faster than the decrease
in enrollment because of the food restrictions.
Delahanty said that the reduced enrollment
was a factor in the overall loss of participation

and revenue, but that the stricter 2014 ingredient

restrictions also played a large role in lack of
participation.
Delahanty said that the high school would
follow the less restrictive 2012 guidelines during
the non-compliance. Bernard Campbell asked
if the meals were now considered a-la-carte,
and Director of Finance Deborah Payne said
that they were still considered meals if they met
the qualifications of a meal and were still being
tracked. Delahanty said that a-la-carte is defined
as being when a student doesnt take a portion of
a meal such as a vegetable.
Delahanty said that the food service program
is supposed to be self-funding. Yet, in 2014/2015
the losses now total $80,000 and there was a
tremendous increase in participation.
Its still somewhat unsettling, but, nevertheless
,the loss is less than (the losses) of the same time
frame last year, Delahanty said.
The high school is the only school in the
district to not comply with federal school lunch
guidelines.

Club Members Get Involved in

National FBLA Week
submitted by Salem High School
Salem High Schools Future Business Leaders of America recently took part in National FBLA Week
from Feb. 9-13. They participated in many activities throughout the week, both during school and
after school, such as dinner at Fuddruckers, Professional Dress Day, a pizza party, and FBLA T-shirt
Day. FBLA week was promoted throughout the school during this week. FBLA President Justus Sullivan
also presented to three sophomore classes about the importance of FBLA and encouraging students to
participate in FBLA during their high school careers.

The Salem School District

Kindergarten Difference
submitted by Mike Delahanty,
grade level versus 58 percent of students who did
not. In third grade, 65 percent of the students
Superintendent of Schools
who attended our full-day program are reading
As far back as the 1970s our community
above grade level versus 48 percent who werent
investigated options to initiate public
enrolled in either the full-day or half-day program.
kindergarten. That effort, and several later, failed
And in first grade 56 percent of our full-day
to earn necessary voter support. As a result,
students are reading above grade level versus 29
in 2008, Salem was one of only a handful of
percent of those students who did not attend one
communities in New Hampshire, and throughout
of our kindergarten programs.
the country, without a public kindergarten
Academic performance data from iReady
program.
Diagnostic math and language arts assessments
In 2005, a small group of concerned parents
also reflects favorably on our kindergarten
met with school district officials to lay the
program. A Curriculum Associates product,
foundation for a kindergarten program that would
iReady Diagnostic is used two or three times
serve Salem and its young children. That group
a year to help direct our teachers instruction.
included individuals who continue to ensure that
Full and half-day kindergarten student results
Salem is not among the last but at the forefront.
exceed all students who did not participate in
That committee included Laurel Redden, Carrie
our program, with startling differences at grade
Burns, Melissa Sorcinelli, Tara Hayes, Deb Fauth
three and four. Unquestionably, a decision to
and Angelo Fantasia, all of whom remain active in
provide a kindergarten program has advantaged
community activities.
our students. We have a talented and dedicated
After several years, many different proposals,
staff that ensures our students receive the very
and a legislative mandate, the Salem School Board
best opportunities. Soon, we will post assessment
proposed a public kindergarten program to begin
results to our website, and the community will see
in the fall of 2009. The proposed curriculum
the benefits of its investment.
and resources were rooted in the kindergarten
committees work, and with the communitys
support, we were ready to initiate this new
program. The first kindergarten
students are now in fifth grade
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Family Promise Welcomes Two

New Board of Trustee Members
submitted by Melanie Nesheim
Paul Canty, an injured spouse specialist
at the Internal Revenue Service in Andover,
Mass., and Kati Ofcarcik of Keller Williams
Realty in Bedford, N.H., recently joined the
Board of Trustees of Family Promise of Greater
Rockingham County.
Canty lives in Derry and brings years of
accounting experience to the board. He
also volunteers at Family Promises Day
Center, teaching financial literacy to program
participants. Of his passion for the groups work
to end homelessness among children, Canty
said, I simply was tired of sitting, wishing, and
hoping life would get better for the children in
the world. I got off my couch three years ago
and decided that wishing was not doing. For
the past three years I have been running a small
lunch motorcycle ride called No Airbags Riders
Awareness sponsoring the Boston Childrens
Hospital. Now being part of Family Promise
will allow me a greater reach. When all of our
children always have a reason to smile, then Ill
be all done.
Ofcarcik works with Keller Williams Realty
Metropolitan. A resident of Chester, she is
very involved in her community bringing many
connections to Family Promise. She is a member
of the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of
Realtors, the Greater Manchester Chamber of

Commerce, and the New Hampshire Association

of Realtors.
As a former military spouse, I know firsthand
what it means to be uprooted and start over.
Moving my family was challenging, but I always
knew we had another home to go to, Ofcarcik
observed. Although inconvenient, it was
nothing in comparison to what so many families
struggling with homelessness face each and every
day. I feel honored to work together with this
caring and devoted group, for such a meaningful
cause.
Family Promise is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization whose mission is to help local
children and their families experiencing
homelessness to get back on their feet. Family
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program, in which families are housed overnight
and fed in participating congregations buildings
on a rotating basis. In the daytime the IHNs
professionally staffed day center works with
families on the issues that led to homelessness,
helping them save income and locate jobs and
housing. The IHN serves Derry, Salem, and 14
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Jack Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Bank, is pleased to announce the

appointment of Jose Cruz to the position of Commercial Lending
Officer, AVP.
Jose brings over 10 years of banking experience to his role at
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Huard said cross-trained emergency responders

and a reasonable cost were reasons to keep the
service as it currently is.
But McDougall disagreed saying the current
cost of ambulance services was too high and felt
outsourcing would spur competition and allow for
personnel reductions.
As some of you may know, I feel the
ambulance rates a little high in Salem, he said
referring to the charges brought against him after
obstructing first responders from aiding his wife.
Hoover said he would have to see significant
savings to consider a proposal on firefighters being
cross-trained to work ambulances.
It would have to be an incredible savings for
me to want to change, he said.
McDougall closed by saying that before his
resignation he worked to block tax increases.
Ive advocated for you, the taxpayers, to
prevent any increases in your taxes.
Hoover said the town was facing a lot of tough
decisions on capital projects, and it was important
to balance the proposals.
I think Ive done a good job over the last three
years, he said.
Huard said he was excited about the progress
being made in town with capital improvements.
Im looking around Salem right now and I see
life, he said. We have those that see a silver
lining in a dark cloud and we have those that see
a dark cloud in a silver lining.
Incumbent Robert Bryant could not attend the
forum
Two of four candidates for Selectmen were also
questioned regarding issues facing the town.
Incumbents Everett McBride and James Keller
are seeking to be reelected to the two open seats
on the board.
McBride, who has served 21 years on the

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Candidates Differ on Complex -continued from front page

Board of Selectmen candidates Everett McBride Jr. and James Keller

board, said he led the charge to change Salem to
a Senate Bill two form of government three years
ago and worked to lower the tax rate by 21 cents
over the past three years.
We accomplished all the major projects that
we needed to do, he said, noting his support for
the proposed public safety complex.
Keller, who is completing his first term, said
he was a 25-year resident of Salem and spent 16
years on the planning board.
Its all about the balance of spending and
getting what we need with the taxpayer dollars,
he said, adding he takes a business approach on
the issues.
Questioned about support for the public
safety complex, McBride said it was important to
support the current proposal as the project wont

get any less expensive, citing a plan he worked on

for another project which the cost multiplied over
the years.
Every half percent is a million dollars more
on the bond, he said, adding interest rates will
increase.
Keller said specific plans for the project were
not yet designed to save costs.
We leveraged the plans that were put forth and
invested in previously, he said. The design is
less important than the operational structure and
the space allocation.
He said the original plan had the building at
$28 million and 60,000 square feet. He said
that was reduced where possible to the current
proposal.
Candidates were asked what the impact to the

town would be if the proposal failed.

The two facilities have reached their end of
life, Keller said, adding the police department
recently saw a partial ceiling collapse.
We have a significant air quality issue in that
building, theres mold in that building.
He said the fire department soils were eroding
from beneath, leading to a sinking apparatus floor
and cracking structure.
If we do wait we will be forced to do
something, he said. Id rather control our own
destiny.
McBride agreed with Keller saying the new plan
would create a facility to last, comparing it to the
water treatment plant and courthouse.
This building will be built the same way, and it
will last a lot longer than any of our lifetimes.
The candidates also answered questions about
water resources. McBride said the Arlington to
Canobie transmission line helped alleviate water
concerns, and Keller said it was important to fix
a dated transmission system by repairing leaking
and dated mains.
McBride closed by saying the voters make the
ultimate decision on the direction of the town.
Youre the people that make the decisions on
what the board of selectmen has to spend, he
said.
Keller said he would continue to work hard for
the town and Bring fairness, thoughtfulness, and
tremendous hard work and effort to the job.
Planning board candidates were also in
attendance, with lifetime Salem resident and
developer Keith Belair seeking one of two seats
held by incumbents Paul Pelletier and Phyllis
OGrady.

Campbell- continued from front page

sought to determine if Campbell violated the law.
Nobody here released it, Selectman Everett McBride said. I
dont think we can discuss these things once theyve been sealed.
Selectman James Keller said a board member takes an oath and
should act cautiously if the behavior is even in question.
You always err on the side of caution, and you always err on the
side of silence, he said.
Anything discussed in non-public is not discussed, he added.
Thats a standard we should all be held to.
But Campbell claimed since the information was published
in newspapers and broadcast television, it had become public
knowledge.
I posted something on a Facebook page that was in all the
newspapers, he said, adding the stories say officials confirm but do
not denote the source.
I do not go and talk about anything that I learned about in the
non-public that I did not read about in the papers, he said. There
was no intention to leak stuff.
Other selectmen felt it was important to follow the RSA regardless
of what has been released by the media.
Its not up for discussion at all, said Keller. Thats just a
standard we all have to follow.
Selectman Michael Lyons agreed, saying the RSAs were clear on
the matter.
The four of us have to take a stand, Lyons said, adding that, as
selectmen, they need to conduct themselves appropriately.

Chairman Pat Hargreaves said, once elected, a person is a

selectman for the duration of the term.
I am a resident, but I also have the obligations of a selectman,
he said, adding some people have a hard time differentiating
between the two.
Im a selectman and I cant tell you what I hear, he said. Do I
confirm what I read in the newspapers? I do not.
Lyons moved that Campbell was in violation of state law RSA 91A.
Campbell rebutted, saying his comment was from the media and if
he had included details such as if the employee was suspended with
or without pay, it would be a violation.
I was very careful about not putting out anything that hadnt
already been given out to the public, he said. If I had said the
suspension was with or without pay that would be a violation.
Campbell also added he did not comment on the length of the
suspension on Facebook.
The motion passed 3-2 with Campbell and Hargreaves in the
opposition.
But that motion was not the end of discussions on the matter with
Hargreaves distributing a packet of information to the board and
calling for a 10-minute recess. Members could be seen reviewing
the information during the break.
When the board reconvened, Campbell said residents dont give
up their rights when they become selectmen.
You stress to them I am here as a private citizen, Campbell said.

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I have to be able to do things that arent selectman related.

This year I was chairman of the board. I have to act as the
chairman of the board, Hargreaves said. There are certain things
that you are when you are an elected official.
Hargreaves continued. You are the fathers of Salem, he said to
the board. Im it 24/7.
Hargreaves criticized Campbells habit of occasionally speaking
during a meeting with the precursor that he was presenting as a
citizen, not a selectman.
You always go to the resident side when it benefits you and a
selectman when it benefits you, he said.
The Salem Community Patriot has been made aware via email of
at least three complaints made against Campbell by different town
employees. Campbell claimed the complaints against him were
based on his opposition to Article 7, a proposal to build a town
safety complex.
The board backed the project headed by Keller and McBride, but
Campbell has publically spoken out against the proposal.
Campbell said he campaigned against Article 7 as a resident only.
When Im acting for myself or for my family, I differentiate, he said.
Hargreaves questioned Campbell on why the board moved an
informational interview with Keller from the Salem Government
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Salem Family Resources

Seeks Nominations for
Childrens Champions

Caregiver Groups
can Offer Insight,
Coping Skills

submitted by Salem Family Resources

Salem Family Resources is accepting nominations now for its sixth
annual Childrens Champion Award.
Childrens Champions are recognized for their significant work toward
improving the lives of children in the greater Salem area in the areas of
early learning, family wellness and early development.
The award will be presented at the Friends of Salem Family Resources
Breakfast Fundraiser Thursday, May 7 at the Brookstone Event Center.
Nominations for the Childrens Champion Award are open to those
residing or working in the Greater Salem area.
Nominations are due by March 13. A nomination form can
be downloaded at the Salem Family Resources website, www.
salemfamilyresources.org or requested by calling 898-5493.
Previous Childrens Champion Award winners are Salem residents Sheila
Murray, Nancy DAgostino, Richard OShaughnessy, Donald Bohnwagner,
Sr. and Charlie Appelstein, and Hampstead resident Rev. David Yasenka.
Serving the Greater Salem area since 1994, Salem Family Resources Success By 6 provides support and programs to help families, caregivers
and early childhood educators meet the physical, social, emotional and
educational needs of young children. For more information about the
organization and its programming see www.salemfamilyresources.org, or
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would share some information with you about a couple of
upcoming caregiver groups.
Patti Drelick, director of Ingram Senior Center, Connie
Young, director of ServiceLink, as well as myself are
planning on starting up two caregiver groups. One of the
groups will be held during lunch time for adult children
only. The other will be held during the morning hours
for spouses. Children and spouses may have many of the
same worries, questions and concerns, but every journey is
so different, which is why we are going to try dividing the
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The purpose of a caregiver group is to provide a safe,

caring, and attentive setting where individuals can meet for
support and education. Sharing and listening in a group
setting are tools that can help, when the spouse or child
returns back to their caregiving role. We hope to facilitate
a group where attendees will feel that they are not alone.
We hope that caregivers will be able to reduce stress in their
lives, improve their own quality of life, as well as have the
ability to feel more comfortable in this caregiving role.
Those who attend have a wealth of knowledge,
experience, laughter and tears to share. Its always good
to know that others can relate to your concerns or new
challenges in regards to caring for a loved one. Our
hope is that group members will share their insights, and
information, as well as exchange coping skills so that all
can walk away feeling better in dealing with their caregiving
role. Both groups will be meeting in Salem. Our goal is
to start these groups when we are able to say goodbye to
winter. The groups will begin in April. If you think this is a
group you would like to attend and feel there is a time, or
day that is better for you, please feel free to call me at 8934799. I will share more information in further Q&A articles.

submitted by Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerces February Business Before
Hours was hosted by Greystone Farms at Salem. Close to 50 attendees
were treated to a delicious breakfast buffet in the community room at this
beautiful assisted living facility. Participants enjoyed a time of networking
and connecting with others in the business community prior to starting
their work day.
Greystone Farms at Salem offers excellent care for senior residents
through assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is organized to foster an
environment which promotes and supports business relationships and
community involvement in the area.
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submitted by Salem Animal Rescue League
Meet Bali! She is a very friendly one year
old who is playful and loves to be around
people. She does, however, need a little bit
of leash training. We are sure that won`t take
too long as Bali is a very smart girl and will
learn quickly. Please come and visit Bali and
see for yourself what a sweetie she is.
Come meet Bali and all of the dogs waiting
to find a home at the Salem Animal Rescue
League during our open hours: Wednesday,
3 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 7 p.m.; and Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. SARL is
always looking for dedicated volunteers to
assist in caring for our animals; if interested
contact D.J. Bettencourt at djbettencourt@
sarlnh.org.

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submitted by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem is now taking
registrations for spring swim lessons. Lessons are for children
3 years and older. The session begins March 2 and will run
for eight weeks with one lesson each week, each for 45
minutes. The session is $75 per child. The Different Strokes
program will be offered on Fridays at 5:15 p.m.
Dont forget about Adult Lap Swim Monday through Friday
9-10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per visit.
Keep an eye out for swim team registrations, which will be
held May 1. The season starts May 12. You can find more
information about the team/sign-ups/practices/schedules on
our website: https://salembgc.org/programs/aquatics/swimteam Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem offers a quality
swim lesson program that with a variety of classes to meet
the needs of children of all ages and abilities. A certified
lifeguard is always on duty during all aquatic programs.
Programs include swim lessons, swim team, fun swim/open
swim and more.
For more information about their aquatics program, go to
https://salembgc.org/programs/aquatics or contact Scarlette
LeBlanc at 898-7709, ext. 18 or sleblanc@salembgc.org.

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Not too Cold to Get

Girl Scout Cookies
by Jon Tripp
The Salem Girl Scout community didnt let a weekend of frigid
temperatures hamper the launch of their 2015 cookie booth season starting
on Saturday, Feb. 28. Troops deployed girls to popular spots around town
like Market Basket, Walmart, and McKinnons to offer up a variety of cookies
to satisfy most everyones taste.
Flavors introduced this year are the Rah-Rah Raisins, the gluten-free
Toffee-tastic, and a vegan recipe Thin Mints. Perennial favorites are back as
well including Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, and Do-si-dos. Keep an eye out
for booths at poll locations on town voting day and a special drive through
booth at the Garabedian Building on Main Street this Sunday. Girl Scouts are
also accepting donations to Operation Cookie which sends cookies to troops
overseas. To find a booth sale near you, go to http://www.girlscouts.org/
program/gs_cookies/find_cookies.asp and enter your zip code or download
their free Cookie Finder app for your mobile device.

Home Care
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with John G. Albert, MBA, FACHE
President and CEO

It takes a team to coordinate care

I recently got a call from my neighbor Tom asking
for advice. His mother had just returned home
after a recent hospital stay. Home Health VNA was
providing nursing care and some support services,
but his mother needed more than her Medicare
home health benefit provided. The answer to Toms
dilemma was an easy one supplemental services
through HomeCare, Inc. HomeCare, Inc., an
affiliate agency of Home Health VNA, specializes
in non-medical support such as dressing, bathing,
meal preparation and light housekeeping; services
that Toms mother and many elderly patients need
after a hospital stay. Since Home Health VNA
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If you or someone you know needs non-medical

care at home, please call HomeCare, Inc. at
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February 2015: a Month Like no Other in our Lifetime

by Joseph DAleo, Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)
No one who has lived in southern New Hampshire or the Boston
area has experienced a calendar month (or six-week period) as
extreme for the combination of cold and snow as we have this late
winter. Here in the Nashua area where records have been kept at
the Pennichuck Water works since 1886, February 2015 was the
coldest month ever recorded with an average temperature of 12.2F.
It beat out January 1888, which had averaged 12.9F according
to Hudson fellow meteorologist Doug Webster, who writes for
the Nashua Telegraph. Eighteen days had low temperatures zero
or below, a new record. Twenty-five days remained freezing or
below, also a record.
In Boston where temperature records began in 1872, this month
was exceeded only by February 1934 and only because of one
arctic outbreak that came with northerly winds, which brought
Boston its all-time record of -18F in 1934. This year the cold came
with more of a westerly wind, which warms the air as it sinks from
the higher elevations to the west and further as it crosses the urban
center. Although away from the city it dropped twice to -14 to -17F
in Bedford and Norwood, the low in Boston this February was minus
3F.
The cold in February 2015 was not confined to the Boston-Nashua
area. It was the coldest month ever in Worcester, Hartford and
Portland. It was the coldest February in Chicago and Cleveland and
third coldest in New York City, fifth coldest month ever in Detroit

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The Premium Tax Credit is the sum of the credit calculated amount
for each month. The credit amount is the lesser of 1) the monthly
premium for the plan in which the taxpayer's family enrolled and 2)
the monthly premium for the taxpayer's applicable second lowest cost
silver plan (SLCSP) minus the taxpayers contribution amount. The
taxpayers contribution amount is the taxpayers household income
multiplied by the applicable figure as determined in the following
manner. Using the FPL based upon your family size, divide the
household income by the 100% FPL. The result is your household
income in relation to the FPL as a percentage. Utilizing the percentage
amount, use the chart as found in the instructions for Form 8962, to
determine your applicable figure.
An example:
A single person, John, has an annual premium of $5000. His
applicable SLCSP as reported on his 1095-A is $5200. His household
income for the year is $28725. 100% of his FPL for a family of 1 is
$11490. $28725 divided by $11490 is 250% of the FPL. Based upon
the chart, 250% = an applicable figure of .0805. His PTC is the lower
of $5000, his annual premium or the SLCSP of $5200 minus his
contribution amount which is $28725 (household income) x .0805
(applicable figure) = $2312. $5200(his SLCSP) - $2312 (his calculated
contribution amount) = $2888. The lesser of $5000 (his plan premiums) or $2888 is his PTC. (Since all 12 months of his SLCSP and health
plan were the same, we can do a single annual calculation.)
Taxpayers who have changes in monthly amounts not shown on their
1095-A (the taxpayer became eligible for an employer plan as an
example and did not notify the Marketplace) must do monthly
calculations. If the family size changed during the year since enrollment, the bigger the difference will be between advanced payments
and actual credit due. Taxpayers should notify the Marketplace ASAP
about changes in their circumstances. Unexpected increases in
household income, marriage, divorce, birth of a child and changes in
address are just some of the circumstances where the Marketplace
should be notified.
It is also worthy to note that the PTC is a refundable credit. If the
amount of the calculation of credit is greater than the tax liability on
the return, the taxpayer will receive the difference as a refund.
If you should receive a 1095-A which is incorrect, it is lost or you
never receive the form, contact your Marketplace directly for a
replacement. Form 1095-A is required to be mailed to taxpayers by
January 31st for the prior year of coverage.
As previously mentioned, some taxpayers opted to have an advance
credit payment paid directly to the insurance provider to lower their
monthly premium amounts. When filing Form 8962, these taxpayers
will be calculating how much they should receive in credit due to
household income and will be subtracting the amount already paid to
the insurance carrier in advance. If an excessive amount was received
during the year due to changes in household conditions or due to
underestimating total income for the year, the difference will increase
the amount of tax due on the return.
For taxpayers whose household income is below 400% of the FPL,
the amount of taxed owed due to advanced payments may be limited.
The new tax Form 8962 consists of 5 parts the last two to cover
unusual situations. In some circumstances, a taxpayer may be enrolled
in a policy with a person who is not part of their tax family. This can
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taxpayer who is claiming a deduction for a person who was actually
enrolled in a policy by another taxpayer. A taxpayer who enrolls in a
policy but is actually being claimed by another taxpayer on their
return. Also when a taxpayer decides to file separately from their
spouse. Under these conditions, Part 4 of 8962 must to used for a
Shared Policy Allocation.
If taxpayers got married during the year, and one or both taxpayers
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determine their excess advance payments in Part 5 of 8962 Alternative
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Weather Whys
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and Baltimore, both with records back into the early 1870s.
The year Nashua replaced, 1888, was the year of the Blizzard of
88 in March a scary thought.
That storm called The Great White Hurricane dumped as much
as 50 inches of snow in parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts,
while parts of New Jersey and New York had up to 40 inches.
Drifts were reported to average 3040 feet,
over the tops of houses from New York to
New England, with reports of drifts covering
three-story houses. That storm spared eastern
New England its worst as milder Atlantic air
dominated the early stages of that storm with
less than two feet here in the Nashua area and
just 12 inches in Boston although 42 inches fell
in southwest New Hampshire at Dublin.
2015 in Nashua also had a record February
for snowfall, though Boston had more with
64.6 inches and over 8 feet since Jan. 24.
Probably by the time this story appears, we
will blow away the 107.6 record from 19951996. The snow that year was spread out
over 6 months, not concentrated so much in
6 weeks. That and the cold is why the snow
piles are so high.
This year had more snow in our region
than 1888. Many believe that this is the
most snow since perhaps 1717. That year,
snows had reached 5 feet in December with
drifts of 25 feet in January before one great
last assault in late February into early March
of 40 to 60 more inches. The snow was
so deep that people could only leave their
houses from the second floor on the lee side
of the house, implying actual snow depths of as much as 8 feet or
more. Many single-story homes were buried completely, without
even the chimney showing. Large expanses of snow were 1015
feet deep, with some significant drifts 20 feet deep. The New
England Historical Societys account indicated New Hampshire,
Massachusetts and Connecticut were hardest hit, a lot like 2015.
http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/great-snow-of-1717/
Entire houses were covered over, identifiable only by a thin
curl of smoke coming out of a hole in the snow. In Hampton, NH,
search parties went out after the storms hunting for widows and

elderly people at risk of freezing to death. It wasnt uncommon

for them to lose their bearings and not be able to find the houses.
Sometimes they were found burning their furniture because they
couldnt get to the woodshed.
We are still vulnerable to late snowstorms (and a big one is not
out of the question by the equinox), but increasingly, unlike the
February snows, they will be wetter systems. This raises concerns
about spring stream and river flooding. Also for our homes,
our attention will shift from our roofs and ice dams to flooded
basements. If you can remove or have removed the snows near the
foundations, it may save you from more serious damage.
The driver for this winter was a peculiar configuration of ocean
warm and cold pools, similar to the frigid winters of 1916-1917,
1917-1918, 1976-1977 and 1977-1978. The models suggest the
ocean temperatures remain in this configuration this spring and
summer resulting in a cool spring and relatively cool and wet
summer.

Joe DAleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, co-founded

The Weather Channel and served as its first director of meteorology
back in 1982. With more than 40 years of experience in professional
meteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist for Weatherbell
Analytics since 2011. As a fellow of the American Meteorologist
Society, he has testified about weather and climate before federal
and state legislatures and taken the science lead on legal briefs to the
D.C. circuit and U.S. Supreme courts. Let Joe know what you think
at joe@areanewsgroup.com.

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Sign up Now for Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Club
submitted by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
The new programs and activities at the summer camps of the
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem are the best cure for summer
boredom. Club camps include field trips, swim lessons, tech
programs, arts and crafts, outdoor and gym games. A blend of
recreational and educational activities is offered to keep youth
engaged both physically and mentally.
Summer camp runs June 29 through Aug. 21 from 8:45 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. (drop-off and pick-up times from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at
no additional cost). Full day camp K-7 is only $190 a week (if you
register on a registration night March 10, 12, 17, 19).
There are three great camps available this summer: Full time Lil
Explorers Camp (entering preschool and kindergarten), Full day
Camp Funtastic (entering first grade through fifth grade), Tween
Camp (entering sixth grade through seventh grade). The teen center
will be open daily for drop-in for those 13 years and older (fields trip

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will be scheduled but the club will not cover the cost of these trips
only provide transportation and supervision).
All field trips are included in the weekly camp tuition.
Lil Explorers Camp field trips may include: Bostons Museum of
Science, Seacoast Science Center, Hidden Hollow Farm, Stone Zoo,
Palace Theatre, USS Constitution, Christa McCauliffe Planetarium
and the Science Museum.
Camp Funtastic field trips may include: Canobie Lake Park, Water
Country, Liquid Planet, State Parks, Bostons Museum of Science,
New England Aquarium and Yorks Wild Kingdom.
Tween Camp field trips may include: Water Country, Canobie
Lake Park, Funtown USA, Checkered Flag Indoor Karting, the beach
and state parks.
Field trips will be listed on the website and are subject to change.
In addition to these great camps, the club offers specialty camps
open to all members which include: Reading Buddies; Junior Golf;

Junior Chef; Microsoft Make your own App and Game Design;
Counselor in Training (for ages 14-15 years old and up) and more.
To register contact the Club at 898-7709, ext. 10 or for additional
information send an e-mail to: info@salembgc.org.
A $25 registration fee and just $50/week deposit reserves a spot
in camp and locks in an early registration rate of $190/week. Rates
increase to $210/week after March 19. (Discounts are available
for additional siblings). Enrollments are limited. Financial aid and
scholarships are available to those who qualify (contact Larissa at
lorourke@salembgc.org). Camp registration nights will be held
March 10, 12, 17, 19. Camp Open House will be held Wednesday,
June 17, and Thursday, June 18.
The club is located at 3 Geremonty Dr. in Salem. For additional
information, visit their website at www.salembgc.org or call 8987709. Great futures start at the Boys & Girls Club.

SCTV17 Program Schedule

Friday, March 6
12:30 a.m. Around Town Scrapbook No. 27: Winter
Activities
8:00 a.m. Changing Lives Church Weekly Service
9:01 a.m. Safe Driving for Seniors by the Seniors Count
Program
10:00 a.m. Mount Washington: Home of the Worlds
Worst Weather
11:25 a.m. Road to Recovery: Understanding Diverse
Cultures
12:29 p.m. Books of Our Times (MSL series): Hothouse
with Guest Boris Kachka
1:30 p.m. Music from the Czech Republic Muzika
Radosov
2:15 p.m. Hiking in the Czech Republic Part 1: Moravia
and Bohemia
3:15 p.m. Hiking in the Czech Republic Road Scholar
Tour Part 2 (Sept. 2014)
4:00 p.m. Beyond the Census presented by Horace
Waters
5:10 p.m. Laughing at Ourselves presented by Joann

Duncanson
6:30 p.m. Salem Today: Guest David Yasenka of Local
Organization Isaiah 58
7:00 p.m. Around Town: Guest Julie Weymouth of
Homeland Heroes Foundation
7:30 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee: Reunion February
2015
9:30 p.m. Candidates Night Forum sponsored by Greater
Salem Chamber of Commerce (Feb. 19)
11:00 p.m. Public Safety Complex Information Session
11:40 p.m. Public Safety Complex - Another Point of
View
Saturday, March 7
12:20 a.m. Paul Huard - Non-profits and The Silver
Lining
8:00 a.m. Around Town: Guest Julie Weymouth of
Homeland Heroes Foundation
8:30 a.m. Salem Today: Guest David Yasenka of Local
Organization Isaiah 58
9:00 a.m. Public Safety Complex Information Session
9:35 a.m. Public Safety Complex - Another Point of View

Obituaries

Everylifetimehasastory

Obituaries

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Everylifetimehasastory

Obituaries

4 column

Earl M. Stark

Obituaries

Earl was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years in

2007.
He will always be remembered for his kindness and
love of family.
He leaves behind his son, Ronald and his wife Peggy
(Troy) Stark of Salem, and their son Zachary; daughter,
Betty (Stark) and her husband John Troy of Atkinson,
and their children Kristin DiMarino of Salem and Dr.
Timothy Troy of Hudson, Linda (Stark) and her husband
Jim Downes of Haverhill, MA, and their children James
Downes of Rocky Hill, CT, and Andrea Raciti of Atkinson;
nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Earls family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks
to all the staff at Hannah Duston for the care and love they
showed each and every day.
A funeral Mass was celebrated March 5 at St. Joseph
Church, Salem. Burial will be in the spring at Holy Angels
Cemetery, Plaistow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Josephs
Food Pantry, 40 Main St., Salem, NH 03079.
Arrangements are under the care of the Douglas &
Johnson Funeral, 214 Main St., Salem. To send a message
of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at
www.douglasandjohnson.com.

Everylifetimehasastory

tuaries

Everylifetimehasastory

Doris M. Dot (Guerin) Chapdelaine

Doris M. Dot (Guerin)
Chapdelaine, 84, of Salem,
passed away Feb. 24, 2015,
at Methuen Health and Rehab
Center, Methuen, MA. Dot
was born and educated in
Lawrence, MA the daughter
of the late Alfred and Grace
(Currier) Guerin.
She worked at the Yum Yum Shop. She enjoyed
making and decorating cakes for her family,
playing cards and bingo and spending time with
the grandchildren. She was devoted to her family
and she was the best grandmother ever.
She was predeceased by her husband of 58
years, Paul Chapdelaine; and her siblings, Jiles
Guerin, Monique Guerin and Monique Bourassa.
She was a loving and devoted mother of
five: Michael Chapdelaine of Chichester, Mark
Chapdelaine of Salem, Albert Chapdelaine of
San Antonio, TX, Susan Weeks and husband

Weymouth of Homeland Heroes

Foundation
10:00 p.m. Salem Today: Guest David
Yasenka of Local Organization Isaiah 58
10:30 p.m. Public Safety Complex
Information Session
11:05 p.m. Public Safety Complex Another Point of View
11:40 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee:
Reunion February 2015
Sunday, March 8
1:25 a.m. Candidates Night Forum
sponsored by Greater Salem Chamber of
Commerce (Feb. 19)
2:50 a.m. Paul Huard - Non-profits and
The Silver Lining
6:59 a.m. Life Way Church Weekly
Service
8:00 a.m. Grace Assembly of God
Weekly Service
9:00 a.m. St. Joseph Church Weekly
Service
10:00 a.m. Granite United Church
Weekly Service
10:59 a.m. Times Square Church Weekly
Service
11:59 a.m. Changing Lives Church
Weekly Service
1:00 p.m. Grace Assembly of God
Weekly Service
2:00 p.m. Granite United Church Weekly
Service

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Everylifetimehasastory

Earl M. Stark, 96, of Salem, passed

away peacefully March 2, 2015, at
Hannah Duston Nursing Facility,
Haverhill, MA, with his family by his
side. He was born in Kansas City, KS,
on April 3, 1918, to the late Henry and
Francesca (Beyreis) Stark.
He was raised and educated in
Wellington, KS. He became the
youngest Grand Knight of the Knights
of Columbus in Wellington at the age of
18. Until his death, he was the oldest
Third Degree member in the State of
New Hampshire. Earl served six years
in the US Navy during World War II,
serving on the USS Harlan Dixon, USS San Diego, and the
USS Wasp in the Pacific. He was promoted to Chief Petty
Officer in 1944. Earl met and married his loving wife
Yvonne (Melanson) in 1944 before moving to Lynn, MA.
Earl then moved his family to Salem in 1963 to a home he
built with his own hands.
Earl was a member of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish in
Salem. He was employed by the Salem School District as
a head custodian until his retirement of 1982.

10:15 a.m. Paul Carroll, Irish Balladeer

(2013)
11:30 a.m. Around Town: Guest Michael
Rivera, Singer-Musician
12:00 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee Replay
(February 2013)
12:30 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee:
Reunion February 2015
2:25 p.m. Road to Recovery: Helping
Survivors Recover from Trauma
3:30 p.m. Matters of the Heart: Reflux/
Heartburn
4:00 p.m. The Empty Chair - Colleen
Lahey
4:30 p.m. Around Town: Book Authors
Gavin Long and Darcie Nuttall
4:48 p.m. SCTV17 Video Jukebox: Three
Original Songs by Ricky Kiernan
5:00 p.m. Candidates Night Forum
sponsored by Greater Salem Chamber of
Commerce (Feb. 19)
6:22 p.m. Paul Huard - Non-profits and
The Silver Lining
6:30 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee:
Amanda McCarthy and DJ Sennett
7:35 p.m. Salem Senior Services Series:
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
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Arrangements are under the care of Douglas
& Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.,
Salem. To send a message of condolence to
the family, please view the obituary at www.
douglasandjohnson.com.

Kathy J. Cobleigh
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several
Kathy J. Cobleigh, 72, of
nieces and nephews.
Salem, passed away Feb. 26,
2015, at Merrimack Valley
Memorial visitation was held March 3 at the
Hospice House, Haverhill, MA.
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.
Kathy was born and educated
in Salem. Graveside services will be held at a
later date at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in
in Somerville, MA, the daughter
Boscawen.
of the late Ruth (Clifford) and
Edward Whelan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
She worked at the NH State
the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North
Liquor Commission for 20
Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830.
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family, please view the obituary at www.
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husband on Arlington Pond and going to casinos
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the Derry Salem Elks.
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husband, Roy K. Cobleigh, Sr.;
and her two sisters, Virginia
Doherty and Frances Frazer.
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Thomas ODonnell, Jr. and
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Thumbs down - A 19-year-old freshman at a

Massachusetts college is hoping to become one
of the youngest female state representatives in
New Hampshires history as she enters a special
election that will be decided this spring. Yvonne
Dean-Bailey of Northwood, a Republican who
graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy last year,
said she is hoping to bring the voice of young,
conservative women to the State House. She is
being endorsed by Marilinda Garcia of Salem.
That says it all. Do we want another Marilinda
in Concord? The people of Northwood need to
know how destructive people like Marilinda were
in Concord.

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Thumbs down. Big thumbs down to Kellers

safety complex. Classic case of why we need
term limits. Why should we spend $23 million
when $10 or so is all that is needed? Send this
proposal to the recycling center. We cannot
afford Kellers Taj Mahal.

Thumbs down to Mr. Weimars published

fallacies and saying those correcting him are
ignorant: A field manured with fallacy must
be plowed under. If Mr. Weimar tortures the
words enough they confess
anything but the truth. While
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As to 2008 financial collapse,
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Thumbs up Salem Safety Complex. It is not

an easy decision to spend money but when it is
necessary it should be done as thoughtfully and
with as much knowledge as possible. This Safety
Complex has had more forward thinking put into
it than any other project I have ever seen in this
town. Bottom line is there will be a new fire &
police station at some point. This is the least
amount of money it will ever cost! Lets learn
from the past and not wait until the price almost
doubles! Now is the time.
Thumbs down to Liberty Utilities. First they
double the bill. Then they have the audacity to
send emails telling you to change your light bulbs
to save money! How do we get rid of Liberty?
This is outrageous.

Thumbs down to Weimars

rants. In the Salem Community Patriot of Feb.
20, Mr. Weimar blamed the current long, deep
recession on Community Reinvestment Act
of 1977 (CRA). This old fallacy presented by
Weimar is not supported by facts and has been
proven false with logic and rational thinking.
Blaming CRA is one piling in the Tea Party racist
foundation.
Thumbs down to our military attacks overseas.
How can they tell what they bomb? Is there a
big IS on top of the roof? And if there are two
men or twins in the building, does it become
ISIS? What if one of the men is not feeling well,
it is then ISIL? Why not ILIS? What if one of
them has a wife with long stockings. Does it
become Mississ Pippi? Why all these imaginary
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The time has come to make
constructive changes here in
Salem. The first one is vote
Steve Campbell out of office.
He constantly makes statements
he cant back up. The only
constructive comment he
ever offers is We cant afford
it, feigning his caring in Salem
residents, he only wants to
be a political winner. If he
really cared he would be
asking What can I do to help?
Instead all he ever does is make
false statements. We have had
enough of this type of politician
here in Salem. One bad apple
can spoil the entire barrel, so
throw the bad one out.

Thumbs down to Senator Ayotte: Her flippant,

Thumbs up at Millville Arms. The team did an
canned response to constituents concerns about
excellent job and we are all very happy about it.
war criminal Netanyahu addressing congress.
Thank you.
Senator Ayotte is committed :to the safety of our
the "furniture
& shelves 30% off" to
nation and to the security of Replace
Israel-our closest
and
most reliable ally. There is no treaty between
Thumbs up to the Revised Code of
Israel and the US; Israel is not an ally. Senator
Washington State: The people of this state do
Ayottes standard for reliable is Israeli war
not yield their sovereignty to the agencies that
crimes against Gaza, Israel bombs women and
serve them. The people, in delegating authority,
children. As to Irans atomic energy program,
do not give their public servants the right to
considering Israels war crimes, the US should
decide what is good for the people to know and
disarm Israels A-bombs. How can Netanyahu,
what is not good for them to know. The people
the war criminal, inform the US congress
insist on remaining informed so that they may
concerning Iran?
maintain control over the instruments that they
have created. Well done Washington!
Thumbs up and congratulations to the
principal of the Soule School who won principal
Thumbs up to the proposed Salem Safety
Complex. There will
never be a better and
cheaper opportunity
than now to consolidate
the two Fire and
Police stations into
one cohesive unit at
9 Veterans Memorial
Parkway. A 60%
majority vote is required
for passage, so please
make sure that you get
to your polling place
on Tuesday, March 10
and vote yes on Article
7. These hard-working
professionals who toil
to safeguard all of us
deserve hazard-free and
less cramped conditions
to operate under, and
the importance of
what they do every
day from emergency
hospital runs, arresting
criminals, fighting
fires and EMT duties
should never be
underestimated.

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Thumbs up to
Police Officer Mark
Prescott who not only
protects the town, but
he also takes care of his
elderly neighbors. He
snowblows their yards

Thumbs down to the driver

of the white Ford Escape that
has Progressive Insurance
advertising all over it. I dont
know if you are an agent or not,
but I was behind you on Route
111 in Windham driving into
Salem on Tuesday evening and
you didnt use your directionals
RESIDENTIAL
when you changed lanes or
took a right turn. You drove
close to 50 miles per hour down
Lake Street and then proceeded
to cut off someone coming the
other way as you took a left turn
off Lake Street into a side street.
I sure hope you dont work for them because
if you do, they seriously need to reconsider
their hiring practices. Kind of ironic isnt it, an
insurance adjuster driving like an idiot.
Thumbs up to the new military complex.
What if the ISIS Navy suddenly lands on our
shores? We must be ready on a moments notice.
With all the Dunkin Donuts and fast-food joints
in town, we can never be too prepared. After
all, its not like the town can quickly pass out a
dozen railroad ties to each and every household
for bunkers. It will be June before the snow melts
on those piles.

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Thumbs down to Selectman Campbell for

wasting so much time trying to justify his poor
behavior during the March 2 meeting. About the
only thing you said that was true Steve was that
you are a Citizen, not a taxpayer!
Thumbs down to our BOS Chairman for
referring to himself and the others as the Fathers
of Salem.
Thumbs up to the Salem Safety Complex! If
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Thumbs down to Selectman Hargreaves
and Kellers comments that the proposed Police
Complex is Town sanctioned. Since when? It
hasnt come to a vote yet. Um, guess what?
Youre not the Town of Salem. We are. Youre
just a public servant on a board. Climb down off
your pompous high-horses and please remove
your craniums from your very large derrieres.
Thumbs up to the Salem DPW. Our
neighborhood streets were getting smaller and
smaller with each snow storm. They came in on
Monday with the sidewalk clearer and have made
the roads passable and the cross
streets less dangerous. Its been
a hard winter but you guys have
done a great job.
Thumbs down to the
$23,000,000 complex. It is
twice as big as needed and two
times the per square foot cost
as similar structures throughout
the country in terms of square
foot costs. This is comparable
to trash the pickup proposal.
Remember that multi-year
study that was rejected by the
taxpayers. The reasonable
solution is a $10,000,000 project at half the size
and half the square foot costs. This Town has a
lot of priorities and there is absolutely no need to
ignore all the other in favor of a Taj Mahal. Sorry
Selectman Keller, try again next year.
Thumbs down to the false notion of
governmental authority. It began when Pilgrims
took turns protecting food and water supplies
from vandals while the community worked the
fields. After awhile, temporary guards became
full-time sheriffs out of convenience. Before
long, these full-time guards began bossing around
the very people that created their title. And thats
the mess we find ourselves in today.
Thumbs up to a large new
Safety Complex. We need more
space. This town has tripled in
size now that weve taken over
Pelham and Windham. Its that
simple. If the town were the
same size as five years ago we
wouldnt need larger buildings.
Larger buildings would be a
ridiculous waste of money. Use
your head people! More land
equals more needed space.

Thumbs down to the push

for a new safety complex.
The fact that the Salem Police
announced that they do not
support this project should
tell voters all that they need to
know. Taxpayers cant afford to
keep paying for these bloated
projects just because certain
groups in town want them,
especially now, when those
who would be expected to use
this complex dont want it. Vote
no and demand a more costeffective alternative.

Thumbs up to renovating the existing Police

Station. Throw away and buy new. This isnt
1742 when Faneuil Hall was built. Or 1792
when the White House was built. This is the 20th
Century. The throw-away century. No need to
keep up with aging and deteriorating buildings.
Nobody fixes stuff anymore. Toss it.
Thumbs down to arrogance. A town
supported complex? Since when? We havent
voted yet. Who do Keller and McBride think they
are anyways?

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Thumbs down. Steve Campbell took an oath

as a selectman and violated it by talking about
a personnel issue in public. He talks about the
people violating the law but it is okay for him to
do it. It doesnt matter if it is public knowledge;
he isnt supposed to talk about personnel issues.
Another issue is not knowing that the Budget
Committee took an illegal vote. Common on,
he has been around long enough to know the
meeting was illegal. He wanted the Budget
Committee to vote his way so he didnt say
anything about this illegal vote.

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Thumbs up. After the

election, I hope the Board of
Selectmen get it right this time and make Jim
Keller the Chairman. Pat Hargreaves has done a
good job but I feel Jim Keller can do a better job.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Voters when are
you finally going to say enough is enough?
Selectman Campbell is doing nothing but
disrupting the process and causing expense
to the town with all these legal opinions from
Town Counsel. Just ask yourself, has he really
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unsolicited calls from individuals fraudulently
claiming to be from the IRS demanding payment
for taxes allegedly past due. The callers typically
ask for some sort of immediate payment and
request debit or credit card numbers. Some
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other forms of legal process to coerce the resident
into making the payment.
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contact will not be a phone call but will almost
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sent through the mail. The IRS also does not
initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request
personal or financial information and it never
asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card
information over the phone.
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immediately. The attorney general advises that
people should never provide personal information
over the phone, in an email, or through the
Internet unless that person has verified the source
of the inquiry.
A second prevalent IRS-related scam being
reported is tax-related identity theft. This can
occur when the perpetrator uses a stolen Social
Security number to file a tax return claiming a
fraudulent refund. Often, the victim is unaware
that the theft has happened until the person files
his or her return and only then discovers that a
fraudulent return had already been filed and the
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credit records:
www.Equifax.com 1-800-525-6285
www.Experian.com 1-888-397-3742
www.TransUnion.com 1-800-6807289
Attorney General Foster also offers the following
advice about how to reduce the risk of identity
theft.
Dont routinely carry your Social Security
card or any document with you SSN on
It;
Dont give a business your SSN just
because they ask - only do so when it is
absolutely necessary;
Secure your printed personal information
at home by placing it in a locked drawer
or safe or in a bank safe deposit box; and
Check your credit report annually with
one of the three free agencies listed
above.
You are entitled to one free report each year
from each of the three agencies.
Protect your personal computers by
using firewalls, anti-spam/virus software,
update security patches and change
passwords for internet accounts.
Dont give personal information over the
phone, through the mail or the Internet
unless you have either initiated the
contact or are sure you know who is
asking.
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nh.gov/consumer/complaints/index.htm.

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submitted by State of
New Hampshire Department
of Safety
State Fire Marshal J.
William Degnan recently
announced that with the
recent snow, there is a greater
urgency to clear roofs of
excessive snow and ice that
has accumulated. A roof
may collapse with little or no
warning, and one common
misconception is that only
flat roofs are susceptible to
collapse.
The recent snow has
impacted several structures in
the seacoast in Portsmouth,
Seabrook and Hampton. The
impacts range from structural
compromise, total building
collapse to blocked venting
for the heating system.
Buildings that can be considered most at risk are ones where the snow load
Buildings that can be
is not even across the roof with large accumulations of snow and ice, buildings
considered most at risk are
with large open floor areas, storage, warehouses, flat or low-sloped roofs and
ones where the snow load is
unoccupied buildings.
not even across the roof with
large accumulations of snow
and ice, buildings with large
carbon monoxide from backing up into the
open floor areas, storage, warehouses, flat or low-sloped
building. Some vents, such as gas and oil heaters
roofs and unoccupied buildings. The factors that also
and pellet stove vents, may exit the building
contribute to the potential of collapse of these structures
through a wall and are susceptible to being
are ice dams, frozen or clogged roof drains, structural
blocked by excessive snow buildup on the outside
design issues, and damage to structural components.
of the building.
The balance of the snow load is also a major element to
Keep all exits clear of snow, so that occupants
consider as having the weight all on one side of a rood
can escape quickly if a fire, or other emergency,
can cause excessive loading and possible collapse.
should occur. Keep in mind that windows should
The weight of accumulated snow and ice is critical
be cleared to allow a secondary means of escape
in assessing a roofs vulnerability. The water content of
in case the primary means of escape is blocked by
snow may range from 3 percent for very dry snow to 33
fire. Keeping exits clear also allows emergency
percent for a wet, heavy snow, to nearly 100 percent
workers to access your building.
for ice. An inch of water depth weighs 5.2 pounds per
Working on or near a roof to clear snow can be very
square foot and can be measured by taking a uniform
hazardous. Make sure you have good footing and a
vertical column of snow from the snow surface to the
safety line if you are on a roof, stay clear of the fall
roof surface and measuring the death of the water when
zone for snow and ice that is coming off a roof. Use a
melted. Thus your roof snow load carrying capability is
company with people that are trained to work on roofs
critical to determining when to clear your roof.
whenever possible.
The state fire marshal urges all citizens to do the
Specific fire and building safety questions can be
following:
answered by local fire and building officials or by
Clear roofs of excessive snow and ice buildup,
contacting the State Fire Marshals Office at 223-4289.
being careful not to damage your roof along with
For information on roof snow load requirements in your
gas and oil service to the building.
community, view the report at the following website
Keep all chimneys and vents clear to prevent
link; http://www.senh.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/

tr02-6.pdf.

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House Speaker Tells Business

Leaders that NH Advantage
Needs a Boost
by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
High business taxes and rising energy
costs can be a deterrent for companies
to move or begin operations in New
Hampshire, and the problems are
compounded by a high cost of education.
House Speaker Shawn Jasper
(R-Hudson) spoke to local business
leaders at a Greater Salem Chamber of
Commerce event at Pelham Town Hall
about the importance of encouraging
businesses to move to the granite state.
Only by listening to both sides can we
come up with a solution that works for
New Hampshire, Jasper said. The New
Hampshire advantage isnt what it used
to be.
Federal regulations and mandates can
NH House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson)
hurt New Hampshire, Jasper said, when
tells
business leaders at Pelham Town Hall that
working to grow the states economy.
the NH Advantage is not what it used to be.
The issues in the other 50 states are
a lot different than they are in New
Hampshire, he said.
A Senate bill to lower business profit taxes was being crafted, Jasper said, adding the state
needed to get the tax below eight percent, to be competitive with Massachusetts.
It is something we really need to do if we want to stimulate our economy, he said.
Jasper added the business enterprise tax also needed to be reduced to be competitive
with Massachusetts.
Rising energy costs in all of New England are also a problem, with a nuclear plant
recently going offline.
We just lost Vermont Yankee, Jasper said. Our grid is going to be in an energy deficit.
The speaker said if new energy sources are not implemented, the state could face rolling
blackouts at peak energy use times.
We need energy and we need it now, Jasper said to support growing and current
businesses.
Community Member Larry Disenhof said the high cost of education in the state is
detractive to businesses and that the University of New Hampshire was the most expensive
state school in the country.
He said businesses would pay more in taxes if there was an affordable infrastructure to
educate the workforce, but still stressed it was important to have a competitive tax base.
Representative Robert Elliott (R-Salem) said lawmakers recently cut $100 million from
contributions to UNH and only $60 million had been restored. He said New Hampshire
gave the least amount of money to state schools out of any state in the country.
Jasper said he supports charter schools and that the state will continue funding the
alternative education option.
When we have competition in the area we are going to be better, he said, adding
public school test scores were declining and hoped the charter schools would encourage
them to do better.
Representative David Bates (R-Windham) said a bill to fully fund education at the local
level as mandated by the federal government just passed the house. He said current
regulations cap the amount of educational funds municipalities can receive annually. My
bill would fully fund every community, Bates said.

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Salem PatriotSports
Hockey Squad Completes
Undefeated Regular Season

by Jacob Gagnon
The Blue Devils had a lot to celebrate at the
Salem Icenter on Saturday night, Feb. 28. In their
final regular season game, the Salem High Hockey
team honored their seniors before capping off an
incredible, undefeated season with a record of 170-1 with a win over Londonderry High School.
In the game prior, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the
Blue Devils faced off against tenth-ranked Nashua
North. Salem demolished the Titans, 7-1. Chris
Lemay led the offensive onslaught with a hat trick,
while John Gray added two goals. Kyle Svenson
and Cody Soucy each scored in the game.
In their final regular season game, and with
their unblemished record on the line, the Blue
Devils hosted the Lancers. The Lancers, Salems
divisional rivals, had just been eliminated from
postseason contention in the days leading up to the
game. Few things are as dangerous as a team
with nothing to lose. Salem, understanding that,
remained focused in their pursuit of an unbeaten
record and a top seed in the postseason
tournament.
Salems senior class consisted of Gray,
Svenson, Soucy, Kyle Nagri, Paul Antkowiak,
Jake Burns, Max Greeley, and Sam MacDonald.
Although they had already secured a lofty spot
in the playoffs, these senior competitors wanted
to go out unbeaten with a victory over their
rivals on their home ice in front of the Salem
community.
The Blue Devils struck with just nine seconds
remaining in the first period as Soucy scored on
an assist from Antkowiak and Gray. Salem then
erupted for three goals in the second period to
push the game out of Londonderrys reach.
Antkowiak, who would be involved in
each score of the game, collected the goal
with assists from Soucy and Lemay. Moments
later, Antkowiak assisted Lemay for another
goal. Jared Carlson capped off Salems scoring
with a goal, assisted by Nagri and, of course,
Antkowiak.
The Blue Devils defense shined in the
game, shutting down each Lancer offensive.
MacDonald, with six saves, and Greeley, with
eight saves, combined for a shutout between the
pipes.
With the victory, Salem secures the top seed in
the NHIAA Division I Championship Tournament
and has received a first-round bye. They will
host the winner of the eighth-ranked Bishop
Guertin and ninth-ranked Hanover High schools
on Saturday night, March 7 at 8:40 at the Salem
Icenter. While Salem has been able to finish off
their regular season with an exclamation point,
their story is not complete. The Blue Devils
are hoping that their tale will end with another
celebration.

Santiago, Poulin Secure

D-1 Titles for Wrestling

by Jacob Gagnon
Two more names will be added
to the Salem High School Wrestling
Championship banner. After training
all season long for the opportunity
to compete in one of the biggest
tournaments of the year, two Blue Devil
grapplers realized their goals by capturing
the NHIAA Division I Championship in
their respective weight classes. Seniors
Avery Santiago, at 152 pounds, and Mike
Poulin, at 220 pounds, earned titles at
the Division I Championship Meet on
Saturday, Feb. 21, at Nashua High School
South.
Santiago, who was the second seed in
his weight bracket, pinned his quarterfinal
opponent in just 58 seconds. In the semifinals, Santiago defeated Londonderry
Highs Jake Barr with an 8-4 decision
before meeting the top-seeded Cam
Altobelli from Timberlane Regional in the
finals. Altobelli felt even more pressure
going into the championship match as
the Owls were vying for the team title.
Santiago, wrestling one of his best bouts
of the season, overcame Altobelli, 8-6, to
win his first Division I crown.
All season long, Salems coaches
understood that Poulin had the tools, the
physical capabilities, and the potential
to make a serious run for a state title.
As long as Poulin wrestled smart, made
good decisions on the mat, and focused
on each match as it came, he could win
it all. Poulin did just that. In the quarter
and semifinal rounds, Poulin pinned his
opponents in the first period. Poulin went
on to defeat Pinkerton Academys Joey
Lydick, 1-0, to claim the Division I title.
Dylan Chaffee, in the 138-pound
weight class, was the only other Salem
grappler to qualify for the Meet of
Champions.

Chaffee went 3-3 on the day to earn

sixth-place honors. Londonderry High
School beat out Timberlane for the team
title with 188 points, while the Owls
scored 175 points. Salem High finished
in ninth place as a team with 65 team
points and three qualifiers for the Meet of
Champions.
On Saturday, Feb. 28, those three Blue
Devils grapplers competed in the Meet
of Champions at Nashua High School
North. Chaffee left the tournament early
on due to an injury.
Santiago had earned the second seed
for his weight class. Santiago made
quick work of his quarterfinal opponent,
pinning him in 1:29 before facing off with
Altobelli in a rematch from the previous
week. Santiago, once again, came out
on top with an 8-6 overtime victory in the
thrilling contest. In the finals, Santiago
lost, by fall, to the Division II Champion
Brandon Levesque from Bishop Guertin
High School.
Poulin, again, pinned both his quarter
and semifinal opponents to start off the
Meet of Champions. Poulin, the top
seed in his weight bracket, then faced
Lydick in the championship in another
rematch from the previous week. This
time, however, Lydick finished out on top,
pinning Poulin at the end of the second
period.
Santiago and Poulins second-place
finishes have earned them a berth to the
New England Wrestling Championships
at North Andover High School (Mass.)
on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and
7. Poulin and Santiago will get one last
opportunity to compete on the mat as
Blue Devils. As both athletes have shown
thus far this postseason, they will make
Salem proud.

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Salem got off to a rough start, falling
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Despite the slow start, Salem trailed
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Girls Basketball Bounced

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Salem had played Pinkerton twice over the

course of the season prior to the playoff game.
The Astros had taken the wins in both games.
Salem understood that they were going to be
challenged again, but their mental strength
allowed them to compete.
Salem stayed close at the half with Pinkerton
leading 27-19. While the Astros would continue
to build on that lead, the Blue Devils consistently
chipped away at the score with small runs and
resiliency. Senior Co-Captain Elizabeth Twomey
helped her team stay in the game with a number
of timely three-pointers. In the end, however,
Pinkertons lead was too great to overcome.
Salems comeback ended as the Astros advanced
to the next round of the tournament.
Twomey led on offense with 18 points,
including four three-point baskets and 10 points
in the second half alone. Sirmaian collected
13 points including a pair of three-point shots.
Senior Kiley Keenan rounded out the top Salem
scorers with five points in the game.
While Galvin will certainly miss the play and
leadership of her seniors, she is excited by the
recent play of the next generation of Blue Devil
leaders. We did have a few seniors, but a lot
of the younger girls have been stepping up at
the end of the season, so Im really proud of the
seniors and it gives me a positive outlook on next
season, said Galvin. Juniors Sirmaian and Lexi
Lontin, as well as sophomores Kristen Giuffree
and Sierra Carr, have impressed lately with their
improvements on the court.
While any loss that ends your season can be
disheartening, the Blue Devils were able to leave
Pinkerton Academy with the knowledge that they
had given it all they had. They left it all on the
floor tonight. We worked very hard, said Galvin.
We could have done some things differently but
Im proud of my team for their work ethic, for
never giving up, and playing tough.