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It was Like a Day at
the Ballpark at LMS
Volume 26 Number 42 April 24, 2015 16 Pages

School Board
Apologizes
for Public
Comments

Not everyone is a Sox fan.

Noah T. throws a 67 mph pitch.

Students tested their throwing speed
as the LPD used the radar gun.
Far left:
Students dressed in sports shirts and
ate popcorn at the celebration.
Courtesy photos

Earth Day Party Makes Everything Old New

by Tom Tollefson
children another chance to practice their
The fields behind Nottingham West
engineering skills. Children used empty
Elementary School were more crowded
egg cartons, duct tape, and bubble wrap
than usual last weekend. On Saturday,
to construct a protective casing around
April 19, the Hudson Scouts and the
an egg, which was then launched by
Hudson Sustainability Committee
way of a slingshot. The challenge was to
put on the first Earth Day party at
see if their casing would protect the egg
Nottingham West Field. The theme for
tucked inside. The eggs were donated
the childrens event was recycling. The
by Hannaford supermarket.
day was complete with activities, crafts,
Its the basic idea of an egg drop
games, ice cream, a bounce house,
except with a slingshot. Slings make
seeds given away for flowers and plants,
everything more fun, said Kristine
and electronic recycling provided by
Holzhauser from Troop 20.
USA Recycling in partnership with
Members from the school community
the Hudson Scouts. According to
at Alvirne High School were also at
Arrowhead District Vice Chairman for
the event with activities of their own.
Membership and Activities Ben Dibble,
Students from Alvirne ROTC, school
the primary purpose behind the event
band, and Treble Choir did face painting
was to educate local children about the
and taught children how to make dogimportance of recycling.
pull toys out of old T-shirt scraps. They
I believe strongly in recycling and
also gave away pens, coasters, and
teaching our children that our resources
magnetic clips, which were all made out
The Bakers show off their bottle rockets: Kylie, 11, Hailey, 8, and Eric, 6.
are limited. This is not our planet, its
of recycled materials.
Another favorite activity among parents and
theirs, Dibble said.
The Hudson Girl Scouts also showed
children was the bottle rocket launch. Children
All the games and activities incorporated
how to make something special out of old
used a combination of used soda bottles,
creative uses for recyclable items such as a mini
materials commonly thrown away. They showed
cardboard, and duct tape to construct their own
basketball hoop where children shot plastic and
children how to make butterflies, egg carton
custom-designed rockets. Scout leaders would
cardboard recyclable items instead of basketballs.
creatures, and paper mosaic globes out of pipe
then use water and an air pressure pump to
Many of the children said it was fun, but more
cleaners, coffee maker filters, clothespins, and
launch them into the sky as onlookers watched
challenging than shooting with a basketball.
magazine scraps.
on in delight.
There is something better to do with
We have all this stuff at home, so why not use
The rockets werent the only items that were
recyclable items than dumping them in a
it instead of throw it away? said Jeanette Martin,
airborne. The egg slingshot activity gave the
landfill, said Pack 252 Leader Bob Brock.
leader of Troop 1646.
Staff photos by Tom Tollefson

by Lynne Ober
Halfway through public input at the last Hudson
School Board meeting, school board member
Stacey Milboeur said, I wanted to apologize on
behalf of the board for the comments made.
Hudson Police Chief Jay Lavoie had been
talking to the board about comments at the
previous board meeting that indicated that the
Hudson Police, Fire and School District had
significant communication problems. He said
that he listened carefully to the board before
investigating and that he was speaking for Hudson
Fire Chief Buxton, who had been unable to attend
the meeting.
I want the community to know that there are
no communication issues between Hudson Police
and Fire. Chief Buxton and I speak almost every
day and even on the weekends. There are also no
communication issues with the Hudson School
District.
Lavoie detailed the process used by his
department when working with one or more
members of the school district and explained how
they always kept the superintendent in the loop.
I just want to say again so that the community
knows. We do not have communication issues.
At that point Milboeur apologized on behalf of the
board.
School board member Ben Nadeau said,
I guess the way I put it wasnt put out there
correctly. Nadeau said that he discovered that
it was a third-party contractor and not the police
department that had not been responsive. I
didnt understand at the time, he concluded, but
I understand now.
The other community input was also critical
of the board and the way it was conducting
business. Hudson resident Laurie Jasper asked
about nominations to not rehire, how many of
these nominations there were and at what public
meeting this was discussed. She said she knew
that some letters had gone out after the April 6
school board meeting, but also knew that she was
not discussed at the meeting. RSA 91-A dictates
the way a board does business and the publics
right to know, she reminded the board.
Superintendent Bryan Lane tried to explain
that the contract states that teachers who are not
notified that they will not be rehired by April 15
are automatically given contracts. So I emailed
the board, got three responses and then sent out
the letter.
Jasper was not pleased with this. So the board
is now doing business by email? she asked. She
also pointed out that the letters went out two
days after the previous school board meeting and
that the teachers contract was not new, so this
provision was well established. Did you take a
vote? Why didnt you do this at the school board
meeting that had just been held? You knew about
these teachers at that time.
Although Lane tried to soothe her fears, he was
unable to answer why he had failed to bring this
important item to the board and why it had to be
done via email. Although he said the email could
be provided to the public, it was not part of the
public school board packet, which did contain
other correspondence.
I am very disappointed and think this was very
underhanded, said Jasper.
Lane said hed sent out six teacher letters
informing teachers they would not have a
contract and then said he also sent out 130
paraprofessional letters as well because the district
didnt know how much Title 1 money would be
available and did not know how much they would
get from their IDEA grant.
Jasper concluded that the board should operate
lawfully and should follow the state Right to
Know Law and not try to hide actions from the
public. The public should know because the
staff involved have friends in Hudson and that
communication is vital.

submitted by the Litcheld Middle School PTO

It was opening day at Litchfield Middle School
last week and everyone celebrated. Starting the day,
students wore their baseball and softball gear from
the Red Sox, Litchfield or other favorite team. At
lunch, everyone got a bag of popcorn and watched
baseball bloopers as they ate. PTO parents sold hot
dogs and ice cream, just like at the ballpark, while
drawing names for door prizes.
Thanks to great local businesses like Hidden Valley
Golf Course, Lix Ice Cream, Mels Funway, Granite
State American Kenpo, and Play the Game, as over
40 students went home with fun prizes. Following
lunch, students were able to head out into the
sunshine and cheer their classmates on as they threw
their best pitches. The Litchfield Police Department
stopped by with their radar gun so students could see
how fast they can pitch. There are some great arms
at LMS, with pitches topping out at over 60 mph. It
was a great day to celebrate LMS, sports and spring

Hudson Rabies Clinic Serves Pet Community

by Tom Tollefson
GFWC-Hudson Junior Womens Club and Hudson Animal Control teamed up last Saturday to
help local four-legged residents. A total of 146 dogs and cats were vaccinated at the rabies clinic
held at the Hudson Animal Control facility. Dr. Allen Conti from Hudson Animal Hospital donated
his time and supplies to administer the shots. The fee of $15 per pet went to the GFWC-Hudson
Junior Womens Club. This was the 12th year of the clinic.
The cost for the shot is the same, but there is no $60 vet fee, said Chris Piotrowski, who brought
his dog Lily to the rabies clinic.
The residents were all pleased for the opportunity to get their pets preventive medical care.
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Students from Alvirne High Schools
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Womens Club also funds college scholarships
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Both Hudson Animal Control and Hudson
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Chris Piotrowski watches as his dog, Lily, gets a shot

from Dr. Allen Conti at the rabies clinic
at the Hudson Animal Control facility.

2 - April 24, 2015 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Remember Hudson When ...

Erikson Family Gets Creative

with Snowmen

Alvirne Memorial Chapel c. 1909

submitted by Ruth Parker

The Alvirne Memorial Chapel at 160 Derry
Road is one of the most popular and widely
known historic sites in Hudson. In this photo we
see the chapel as it looked soon after it was built.
In November 1908, Dr. Alfred Hills announced his
plans to erect a chapel in memory of his wife, Ida
Virginia Creutzborg, who passed away suddenly
in May that year. He named this chapel Alvirne,
after their nearby summer home. The stones used
for the exterior walls were weathered granite;
made available as a result of a recent addition to
the cemetery. A belfry in front provided a resting
place for the bell.
Architect Hubert A. Ripley published the
drawings and specifications for this chapel in the
January 1910 edition of Architectural Review. In
these drawings was a note: Bell Not Included.

Upon seeing this the question became Why? We

have just recently learned the answer. A close-up
photo of the bell, taken from an elevated bucket,
showed that the bell in the Alvirne Memorial
Chapel is the very same bell donated to the
Chapel of the Holy Angels by Dr. and Mrs. Hills
in 1890. Dr. Hills saved the bell from the Holy
Angels Chapel only to have it to place in the
Alvirne Chapel some short time later.
Mrs. Hills passed May 19, 1908; by November
of the same year Dr. Hills announced his plans
to build the Alvirne Chapel in her memory, and,
by November 1909, the chapel was consecrated.
This leads me to speculate that perhaps the plans
for the Alvirne Chapel were in the minds and
discussions of both Virginia and Alfred before
her death. Photo from the Historical Society
Collection.

Courtesy photo

submitted by Hudson Recreation

Hudson Recreation held
its annual Family Snowman
Contest over the winter season.
Contestants were asked to build
a snowman with their family and
email a picture of the creation
to the recreation department.
We received numerous creative
entries which made selecting
a winner challenging. After
much discussion the judges have
decided the Family Snowman
entry, created by the Erickson
Family was the first-place winner.
The picture shows the family
snowmen made by Diana, Matt,
Ekaterina, Freeman, and Lief
Erickson.

Michael Gagnon Attains Rank

of Eagle Scout
submitted by William B. Thomas, Alvirne High School AF JROTC
Michael Gagnon, son of Gary and Ann Marie Gagnon of Hudson, was recognized on March 28 for the
successful completion of his Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program. This
special recognition was a testimony to Michaels loyalty, dedication and commitment to the scouting
program. Michael is currently a junior at Alvirne High school and is a leader within his Air Force JROTC
program.
Young Americans like Michael symbolize what our program stands for building young leaders
focused on character and citizenship to serve our nation and community. Michael is an outstanding
young man with a host of talents, unlimited potential and the desire to serve in the United States Air
Force as a flight surgeon one day.
Courtesy photos

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AHS Counseling
Office News
Seniors, remember National Candidate Reply Date is May 1! You
must notify the college and pay the deposit by this date in order to
ensure your place in the Class of 2019!
Remember to bring in your acceptance letters and let us know of
any scholarships you have received.
Juniors, if you were not able to attend the college fair at
Pinkerton Academy, the New England Association for College
Admission Counseling is hosting several college fairs in May. For
more information visit www.neacac.org. On the school counseling
page on our website, you will find information about questions to
ask at a college fair. Counselors are scheduling appointments over
the next few weeks to talk about your senior year and plans for your
future.
Juniors, looking for something to do this summer? The counseling
office has information about different opportunities available to
students entering their senior year. See Ms. Piper in the counseling
office if you are interested.
The deadline to register for the June 6 SAT and June 13 ACT is
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Hudson - Litchfield News | April 24, 2015 - 3

Truck Crashes into Wall

at Hudson Center Cemetery

Getting Clinical in Litchfield

Courtesy photos

submitted by Gail Barringer, Litcheld Historical

Society
The weather cooperated beautifully for the
rabies clinic sponsored by the Litchfield Historical
Society on Sunday, April 19, at Linda Lovejoys
Fur N Feathers Pet Spa at 273 Derry Road. Dr.
Sarah Garland and Melissa Sheldon from the
Countryside Animal Hospital donated their
personal time (and the rabies vaccine). Terri
Briand, Litchfield tax collector and town clerk,
was on board to register Litchfield dogs.
LHS members Margaret Parent, Carolyn
Lambert, Heidi Miller, Carrie Colby and Gail
Barringer all had fun helping the pets and
their owners navigate through the paperwork
process. The participants, from both Litchfield
and Hudson, expressed genuine appreciation for
the opportunity to attend to their dogs and cats
health needs and to do so at such a nominal fee.
This annual event is the primary fundraiser
for the society, and members are pleased to
be able to do so every April. Those interested
in joining the society are most welcome to
attend meetings on the first Saturday of the
month from March through November. Watch
for Litchfield Historical Society notices in the
Hudson~Litchfield News. Litchfield has such a
rich history.

HPD First in NH to Convert

to Sig Sauer Pistols
submitted by Hudson Police Department
less weight on officers hips
The Hudson Police Department is retiring its
More modular system will fit any shooters
aging duty pistols and will be the first police
hands at a lower cost
agency in New Hampshire to convert to the new
Full Size 17rd magazines will fit in Compact
Sig Sauer P320. The current issued pistols are
and Sub-Compact as well
eight years old, and most have several thousands
Much more ambidextrous system
of rounds through them.
More ergonomically friendly
The new Sig Sauer P320 line of pistols is an
Will work well with current inventory of pistol
extremely modular design that was engineered
lights
specifically for law enforcement from the ground
Much more magazine capacity (Full Size: 17,
up. With its modular design, one single pistol
Carry: 14, Sub-compact: 12)
can be transformed into four different size
Drastically less felt recoil
configurations (full size, carry, compact, and sub 9mm ammunition is more plentiful
compact) while retaining its same serial number.
The pistol is very comfortable and recoil is
From a logistical standpoint, this simplifies and
easy to control. The overall consensus was very
lessens much of the documentation needed when
positive among those who shot the pistols. Not
officers switch divisions from patrol (typically
a single malfunction was experienced; the pistols
full size) to detectives or legal, etc. (carry or subshot very smoothly, controllable, and accurately.
compact).
The new pistols will not cost the department a
This will also drastically reduce the number of
single penny to outfit all of the officers with the
actual firearms the HPD would need in inventory.
Sig Sauer Trade-In Program. In addition, with
Instead of having one pistol per officer, plus
the trade-in program, Sig Sauer is supplying HPD
several extra pistols of the various sizes, they
with extra equipment at no extra cost. The only
would only need one pistol per officer and only
costs that would be incurred are the new holsters
two or three extras.
that are required; these come at a fraction of the
The department is also switching to 9mm +P
price it would typically cost to outfit the entire
from the current .357sig ammunition they ar
department with new firearms.
currently using. With the recent advances in
Sig Sauer has already begun shipping part of
modern ballistics and gun powders, the .357sig
the order, and officers should expect to have their
round will be obsolete in the next few years.
new pistols issued after extensive orientation
The 9mm +P ammunition is already very similar,
and training sometime in June (conservative
ballistic-wise, to the .357sig with very comparable
estimation).
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submitted by David J. Alukonis, President,

Hudson Historical Society
David Alukonis, president of the Hudson
Historical Society, was called to the Hudson
Center Cemetery this past Sunday, April 19, by
the Hudson Fire Department following a motor
vehicle accident at the cemetery. As a result of
the impact, a Dodge pickup truck crashed into
the cemeterys wall on the Kimball Hill Road side,
near the front corner of the wall. No one was
hurt.
The truck stayed on the outside of the wall,
but the impact smashed an approximate 6-foot
section of the wall. Several very large pieces of
granite were propelled into the cemetery where
one marble headstone was smashed. At the time
of the accident it was believed to be the only
one stone to be damaged. The white marble
gravestone was one of the first on the far right as
you enter the cemetery from the gate.
The stones epitaph starts: Miss LURANA.

Thats all I know about the stone right now. I

havent had a chance to look into my inventory
yet, said Alukonis.
The Highway Departments Jess Forrence was
also there. His department will be cleaning
up the scene
on Monday. I
have asked him
to gather up
all the pieces
to the broken
gravestone and
set them aside for
me. Highway
will also be
taking the lead
on repairing the
wall.

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

GMS Student Interviews Governor

submitted by Cindy Caliri
On Tuesday, April 21, Sam Caliri conducted
a phone interview with Governor Maggie
Hassan. Sam is a fourth grade student at Griffin
Memorial School in Litchfield. He requested
the interview as part of an economics unit
project for his classroom teacher, Mrs. Leary.

Courtesy photo

Key Club Brings Italy

to Campbell High

Spring Cleaning Time!

The Hudson Litchfield Rotary Clubs Third Annual
Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 30, at Teledyne,
110 Lowell Rd., Hudson from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We are in need of items to sell to support our
community charitable projects such as the food pantries in
Hudson and Litchfield. Do you have housewares, games,
toys, small furniture that you no longer need? You can
drop off your items during business hours at Ds Auto
Body, 296 Derry Rd. Hudson, or Center for Physical
Therapy and Exercise, 142 Lowell Rd., Hudson. You
can also call Scott at 882-6412 or Bob at 882-3563 to
arrange a time to drop off your items. No clothing, TVs
or electronics please.
Thank you for contributing to the betterment of our
community.
Elaine Cutler, Litchfield

submitted by Mike Hardy

A taste of Italy came to Campbell High as
the Key Club held their fifth annual Coffee
House. The tables were adorned with the
colors of Italy and cannoli and Italian Ice were
the tastes. Each table honored a city from the
theme country.
The night opened with an incredible
rendition of Pink Floyds Wish You Were
Here performed by Curtis Gagnon and Robert
Arsenault. Cindy Sonesso captivated with a
solo performance of vocals and keyboards.
There were songs by Paramore and the Ex
Ambassadors and a quartet performance
of Hey Jude during which the audience
Curtis Gagnon and Bob Arsenault give their rendition of
was encouraged to sing along. There was a
Wish You Were Here.
powerful vocal performance by Julia Taddonio
where she sang three songs that resonated
with all of the beauty of the long dress that she wore for the event. Paul Sito sat, tuned his guitar and
channeled Neil Young and then sang a song with a Czech name that is untranslatable, which kept the
audience in suspense. Albert Arsenault performed Collective Soul on the acoustic guitar. A surprise
addition to the program was when Kaley Hobbs sang a song that she wrote only the day before. As the
sun went down in Italy the night ended with a performance by the legendary Blues Brothers.
As always the Key Club put together a night that was enjoyed by all, parents and students alike.
Rachael Quineville, president of the Key Club presented Mike Hardy, Kiwanis Advisor, with a card
signed by all of the club members. Some of the audience were able to bring a piece of the evening
home as all of the table centerpieces were raffled off to the guests. It was a wonderful evening and
next year will surely be just as amazing.

An Open Letter to Congresswoman

Kuster about the Whistle-Blowers
Congresswoman Kuster, your essay of last week about
the VA retaliating against whistle-blowers, is old news and
it is so disgusting that it is still going on within VA; this
is nothing new and its really nothing new within most
agencies of the federal government because its a culture
thats decades old. Its never eradicated completely, but it
should be but as most of us regular folks know; much of
the efforts to bring this evil practice to an end; is because
the Civil Service Commission protects these government
employees, even when there is crystal clear proof of their
wrong-doing. Its not only at the federal level; its at most
every level of government, from the federal down to the
local community government agencies. But lets address
this VA example thats been raised once again and how to
begin to deal with it, just like what may and does happen
in civilian employment situations similar to the VA issues.
What needs to be done to really protect our veterans
and honest employees of VA who will speak out, is to
make it mandatory that for any VA manager or supervisor
or administrator to be proved to have retaliated against any
whistle-blower, its an automatic immediate termination,
with immediate loss of pay, retirement, health-care, and
any other benefits theyve had, with no chance to be reinstated in any way. They should also immediately be

denied of any unemployment benefits at all.

If legislators, such as yourself and every other legislator,
is really sincere and dedicated to ridding all government
agencies of this evil attitude and behavior by all
government employees, then purge all such attitudes and
behaviors along with punishment that equals the severity
of their actions against whistle-blowers who are truly
dedicated to protecting the care of our veterans. Anything
less than the most severe punishment for such behaviors
is just like the window dressing that exists throughout the
federal government and its a reason that theres so much
angst against the federal government everywhere. Praise
the whistle-blowers and punish the retaliators, so they will
know theyve been punished. A complete rebuke of such
attitudes and behaviors is what purges it from its ugly
existence.
I urge all New Hampshire citizens to call, write, and/or
email Congresswoman Kuster to raise the level of demands
from US, to show us that it has been stopped completely
and forever more.
Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

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Computers, Joseph Labrie Plumbing and Heating,
and the GFWC-HJWC for their generous donations
in recent months. These types of donations, as well as
your individual memberships, donations, and gift shop
proceeds at the Benson Park gift shop make it possible for
our volunteers to continue their hard work on remodeling
the Elephant Barn. The FoBP board is very excited about
this winters improvements and were eager to get the gift
shop open soon. Please make sure you stop by to see
the progress we have made, and all without any impact
to Hudson taxpayers. None of this would be possible
without your continued support. Please be sure to join
us to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Benson Park on
Saturday, May 30. More details can be found at http://
www.friendsofbensonpark.org/, or our Facebook page.
Paul Lacasse, Friends of Benson Park, Hudson

Budget Reductions Sort of Set

by Lynne Ober
It was clear no one wanted to be the bad guy
and suggest a cut. Since the beginning of budget
discussions neither the Hudson School Board nor
the Hudson Budget Committee wanted to look
at and trim the school budget. With enrollments
continuing to decline and school budgets
continuing to go up, it wasnt a surprise that a

default school budget was voted in by the voters.

Now the school board had to make final
decisions and Superintendent Bryan Lane told
them this had to be done by early May.
Athletic Director Karen Bonney was called
to discuss the athletic budget. Currently the
district-wide athletic budget is nearly $660,000.
Bonney said shed looked through the budget
and last years budget and could
recommend cutting $5,000 from
athletic transportation.
However, the board needed
to cut a total of $57,000, so that
Wills, Trusts amount was a mere drop in the
Powers of Attorney bucket. School board members
asked Bonney if cutting a
percentage would be easier than
cutting a program and Bonney
said yes. A five percent cut
would amount to $33,000.
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joined Bonney and said that Bonney should not

have to make that decision and be the bad guy
to the parents. He wanted the board to make the
decision.
But it was clear no one wanted to be the bad
guy by making the decision.
Lane then referenced the memo that he had
written for the board. He had a number of areas
that could be cut.
The air conditioning needed at Nottingham
West School for the computer rooms could be cut
in half because the plan was to use think pads
that generated less heat. That saved $11,000 with
no cut in services or programs.
Lane suggested reducing the library para at the
Early Learning Center Library. Teachers take
students for a set amount of time. There is no free
time. With enrollments going down, we dont
need as much time to provide the same level of
service, Lane said. He said that the person could
be cut to part time, perhaps 60 percent of the
time. This would provide the same level of service
for every student
and every
teacher, but
save the district
$31,000.
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Superintendent
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there was no impact on students that someone

would not get a full salary.
After discussion the board decided not to do
this. School Board Chairman Michael Truesdell
seemed to grasp that this person would not have
a full-time job and inquired if the staff member
could provide additional services to other students
at another school, but Lane said then the district
would have to pay mileage for travel.
Lane said because of decreased enrollments,
one kindergarten bus would no longer be needed
and that would save $10,565.
The board discussed the need to spend $15,000
on another demographic study. Nadeau pointed
out that much of the building today was 55
plus and that no kids lived in those areas. We
were supposed to get 3.3 children per unit at
Shepherds Hill, but only got 1.1 kids per unit.
Lane said the demographic study could be
paid from this years budget and that would cut
$15,000 from next years budget.
Business Administrator Karen Burnell suggested
cutting $4,000 from the SAU budget. That money
would have been used for conferences for SAU
staff and for publications.
With those cuts, the board agreed to $39,597 of
the needed $57,000 cuts. After more discussion
the board suggested splitting the remaining cuts
between co-curricular and athletic budgets.
However, Lane objected and said hed like the
flexibility of cutting wherever he could find it.
Lane said he would make his decisions and report
back to the board for the remaining money that
still needed to be cut and with that approximately
$18,000 more budget cuts need to be found and
the rest are approved. As a result, budget cuts are
sort of set.

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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25

Hannah Dustin Quilters Guild Annual
Quilt Show will be held at Hudson
Community Center, 12 Lions Ave., from
1 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Vendors, refreshments,
raffle baskets, boutique, quilt blocks, simply solid
challenge quilts, over 100 quilts displayed, 2015
Raffle Quilt Out of the Woods (92 inches by 93
inches) pieced by Hannah Dustin Quilt Guild .
www.hannahdustin.org.

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Monday, April 27
Free Concerts at the Rodgers Memorial
Library: Songs and Stories of World War II
- Popular Wartime Songs and Their Stories
You didnt Know. This music program
focuses on some of the most beloved American
songs of the period. Performer Ramblin Richard
will sing songs and accompany himself on guitar,
banjo and ukulele and will tell fascinating and
unfamiliar stories about the songs as well. There
will be two concerts, one in the afternoon at 3:30
and one in the evening at 7 oclock.

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Sunday, May 3
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Marine Mammal Rescue Run 5k Road
Race at Campbell High School starting
at 11 a.m., to raise money for Marine
Mammals of Maine. Contact Amanda for
more info: Asimoneau15chs@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 6 & Thursday, May 7

Open House and Public Information
Sessions. Learn about the proposed
transmission system upgrade between
Londonderry, NH and Tewksbury, MA. The
new overhead line will be approximately 24.5
miles long, and will be constructed by Eversource
and National Grid. Approximately 18 miles
of it will pass through Londonderry, Hudson,
Windham and Pelham and 6.5 miles will pass
through Dracut, Andover and Tewksbury, MA.
Join us at one of our open house events. Project
team members will provide information and
answer your questions. May 6: Drop in between
5:30-7p.m.; information session from 7-9 p.m.,
Matthew Thornton Elementary School Cafeteria,
275 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. May 7: Drop
in between 5:30-7 p.m.; information session 7-9
p.m., Hudson Memorial School Cafeteria, One
Memorial Drive, Hudson.

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Friday, May 8
Hudson Memorial Post 5791 and its
Auxiliaries will be hosting its annual
Loyalty Day/Scholastic Awards Ceremony
on 7 p.m. at our post located at 15 Bockes
Rd. Loyalty Day is a day in which we honor those
citizens, students, educators, public servants and
others who have made significant contributions to
our communities. For more information contact

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Rob Everett at 229-7319.

and free to the public. Chris will speak

about her work with Project Coyote and the
coexistence between people and wildlife.
The presentation will take place at 7 p.m.
at Campbell High School auditorium. Call
the Aaron Cutler Library circulation desk for
additional information. 424-4044.

Wednesday, May 13
Movie night at the Aaron Cutler Library
in Litchfield. Every second Wednesday
of the month we show a popular, newly
released to DVD films. We start the move at
7 p.m. and then stay after hours. Feel free to call
the circulation desk to find out what the latest film
will be: 424-4044.

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celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of
Benson Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Games,
face painting, Entertainment, raffles,
music and more! This event is organized by the
Friends of Benson Park, Inc. If you like to get
involved, contact John!@friendsofbensonpark.
org or call (978) 337-5333. (Rain date: Sunday,
May 31)

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Friday, May 15
Hudson Memorial Post 5791 and its
Auxiliaries will host a Meat Rafe at 7
p.m. at its post located at 15 Bockes Rd.
Proceeds from this event will go towards
the Dept. of NH Ladies Auxiliary Ways and
Means. There will also be a bake sale at this
event. You must be 16 or older to attend. For
more information contact the Canteen at 5984594 Monday-Saturday from 12 to 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 10
Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler
Library in Litchfield. Every second
Wednesday of the month we show a
popular, newly released to DVD films. We
start the move at 7 p.m. and then stay after hours.
Feel free to call the circulation desk to find out
what the latest film will be: 424-4044.

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Saturday, May 16
Robinson Pond Clean-up, 9 to 11
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a.m. (Rain date: Sunday, May 17, 9
to 11 a.m.). Come out and meet your
neighbors! Help get the pond ready
for another fun summer of outdoor activities.
Volunteers meet at the Hudson Robinson Pond
boat launch site. Bring rakes, gloves and trash
bags. Questions and info: RobinsonPondNH@
gmail.com Sponsored by the Friends of Robinson
Pond.

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at 7 p.m. and then stay after

hours. Feel free to call the circulation desk to find
out what the latest film will be: 424-4044.
Thursday, July 23
Live Music on the Lawn of the Aaron
Cutler Library (rain location TBA). Join
us at 7 p.m. for a free live concert on the
library lawn as we enjoy the music of the
39th Army National Guard Band. Bring bug spray,
blankets and chairs to make yourself the most
comfy and then sit back and enjoy! Feel free to
call the circulation desk with additional questions:
424-4044.

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Saturday, June 13
Hudson Memorial Post 5791 and its
Auxiliaries will be conducting its Annual
Flag Retirement Ceremony (weather
permitting) on at 9 a.m. at its post located
at 15 Bockes Rd. If you have a worn or faded
US Flag that you wish to have properly retired
please feel free to use one of our three drop boxes
located at the post, the Hudson Police Station at
1 Constitution Dr, or on the side of Hudson Town
Hall at 12 School St.

3th

Semi Annual Psychic Fair sponsored by the

Hudson Lions Club at the Hudson Community
Center, Lions Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Related vendors and Snack Bar on site. All
proceeds benefit our charitable causes. For
more information, call Jeri at 883-8565 or email
Lionjeri@comcast.net.

Wednesday, June 24
Comics In World History funded in
part by a grant from the New Hampshire
Humanities Council. Join us along with
award-winning New Hampshire cartoonist
Marek Bennett as he leads an interactive
discussion and presentation about the role of
comics throughout history. From Ancient Rome,
Medieval Europe, the Ancient Maya, Feudal &
Modern Japan, the US in the early 201th century,
and Nazi Germany during WWII. This even will
kick off our adult summer reading program and
will be held at the Aaron Cutler Library at 7 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Feel free
to call the circulation desk for more details: 4244044.

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Tuesday, May 19
Coyotes In New England. Have
you ever wondered if that was really
a coyote you saw in your backyard,
neighborhood, or town? Chris Schadler
of Project Coyote will give a presentation open

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Tuesday, August 11
The Finest Hours sponsored in part
by a grant from the New Hampshire
Humanities Council is free and open to
the public. Author Michael Tougias will
be presenting a program based on his book that
narrates the true account of the tragic events that
unfold as two different tankers split in two off
the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the
harrowing rescue that ensued. Dont miss the
opportunity to hear the account of these events
directly from the author and then look forward
to seeing the Disney adaptation of his book The
Finest Hours in theaters this October 2015.
This event will be held at the Litchfield Middle
School cafeteria at 7 p.m. Feel free to contact the
Aaron Cutler Library circulation desk for more
information: 424-4044.

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Sunday, May 17
CHS Athletic Booster Club will hold
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a Yard Sale to help raise money for the
many initiatives that it supports, including
scholarships and varsity sweatshirts.
Take a little time to spring clean and bring your
unwanted treasures to the CHS parking lot to sell.
Campbell High School, Litchfield, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
(no early birds please), $10/space, additional $10
for a table. If you would like to donate your items
to be sold by a Booster Club member, proceeds
from those sales will go towards the fundraiser.
For registration information, send request to
campbellboosterclub@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, July 8
Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler Library
in Litchfield. Every second Wednesday
of the month we show a popular, newly
released to DVD films. We start the move

Wednesday, August 12
Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler Library
in Litchfield. Every second Wednesday
of the month we show a popular, newly
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7 p.m. and then stay after hours. Feel free to call
the circulation desk to find out what the latest film
will be: 424-4044.

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Hudson Grange Gives out Community Recognition Awards

Grange award winner, from left, are David Morin, Roger Lamarche, Brian Patterson, and Diane Destrempe.

Homeless project, care packages to the troops,

supplies for the school children, the Grange
dictionary project to third graders and so many
other worthwhile causes. She is truly a public
servant.
The Police Award went to Master Patrolman
Roger Lamarche. This award was presented
to him by Steward Shawn Scanzani. MPO
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since 1984. Her legacy can be summed

in just two words: The Squeal. Former
students can recognize that anywhere,
anytime shes around. Mama D, as she is
reverently referred to, provides community
service in the form of performances at
nursing homes, town events on Memorial
Day and the national anthem for the
Manchester Monarchs as well as the choir
director at her church. The matriarch of the
Music Department is a legendary educator
and deserving of this award.
The Community Citizen Award went to
David Morin. This award was presented to
him by Treasurer Rick Bailey, accompanied
by Assistant Steward Emilie Leclerc. Morin
has continued to serve the community
for a long period of time in a way that
exemplifies good citizenship. Dave is a
captain on the Hudson Fire Department and
has been a member for over 30 years. He
is the department historian and newsletter
editor-in-chief. He was instrumental
in the construction of the Firefighters
Memorial, in fact he and his daughter are
the sketches on it. Dave was the chairman of the
9/11 Memorial at Benson Park. He also heads the
Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive, CPR
community instructor, HFD Honor Guard and
president of the Firefighters Relief Association as
well as a volunteer for St. Johns Food Pantry. If
Dave is on the team, everything is under control
and done well. Thanks to an outstanding citizen.
The winners this evening will be considered
for a statewide award at the NH State Grange
convention in the fall.
Socializing followed with light refreshments.
Hudson Grange is proud to honor all these
deserving citizens that help to make our
community a better one. Join us in congratulating
them the next time you see them.
We invite anyone interested in joining Hudson
Grange to contact Master Jerry Leclerc, at 8828602, or Overseer Bob Haefner, at 889-1553.

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The Grange is a family fraternal organization
dedicated to the betterment of rural America
through community service, education, legislation
and fellowship.
On April 14 the members of Hudson Grange 11
observed Community Recognition Night to honor
outstanding citizens who have made special
contributions to make a difference in someones
life.
The salute to the flag was led by Claire Gagnon
who then introduced Grange Master Jerry Leclerc.
He welcomed and thanked all for joining us in
this valuable ceremony and stated that April is
National Grange Month. Pat Bailey, Gatekeeper
of Hudson Grange, serving as master of ceremony,
gave the grange mission and several tidbits before
introducing each presenter.
The Public Service Award went to Pat Jewett.
Unfortunately, she was unable to be present
but Overseer Bob Haefner read the information
that led to her receiving this award. Pat is most
deserving of this award for the many hours of
volunteering for the Town of Litchfield. She
was a selectman there from 1979 to 2014 and
committed herself to everything that went on in
town. Whenever you listed a board Pats name
was there and she devoted her all to it. In 2010
she organized a Senior Citizens Group although
she had been doing for them for many years prior
and since then. She organizes the Socks for the

CHIPS Fright Night and the Salvation Army Kettle

Collection and the Toys for Tots program. In 2014
he became a Stem Cell Donor and the recipient is
now doing well and has returned to work. There
is outstanding work being done on a daily basis at
the police department and Officer Lamarche has
certainly been an asset.
The Firefighter Award went to AEMT Brian
Patterson. This award was presented to him by
Lecturer Rachel Scanzani, who was holding the
baby he delivered. Although Brian has only been
with the Hudson Fire Department since July 2014
he proved himself by becoming an integral part of
the emergency unit when he assisted in the birth
of Rachels son, Connor, on their kitchen floor.
This is an incredible experience for a 20 year old.
Courage, commitment and compassion are truly
the motto he lives by.
The Teacher Award went to Diane Destrempe.
This award was presented to her by Secretary
Sarah Leclerc. Diane has been teaching General
Music and Chorus at Hudson Memorial School

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Sunday, April 12: 12:46 a.m. General illness, Whittemore Drive (L). 5:54 a.m. Residential fire
alarm, Patricia Drive. 8:12 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 10:15 a.m.
Mutual aid Ambulance, Pelham. 12:49 p.m. Brush fire, Shoreline Drive. 1:18 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Derry Street. 2:53 p.m. General illness, Lowell Road. 5:48 p.m. Structure fire, Derry
Road.
Monday, April 13: 12:31 a.m. Unknown medical, Fuller Drive. 4:03 a.m. Mutual aid Ladder,
Nashua. 4:59 a.m. Chest pain, Nathan Drive (L). 6:36 a.m. Abdominal pain, Riverside Drive.
10:30 a.m. General illness, Parker Circle (L). 3:00 p.m. Blasting, Brody Lane. 4:50 p.m. Difficulty
breathing, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 9:06 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Central Street. 10:03 p.m.
General illness, Lowell Road.
Tuesday, April 14: 9:39 a.m. Box alarm, Wason Road. 11:30 a.m. Blasting, Brody Lane. 12:58 p.m.
Fall related injury, Constitution Drive. 3:20 p.m. Service call, Potter Road. 5:42 p.m. Wire down,
Lund Drive. 7:58 p.m. Allergic reaction, Executive Drive. 8:28 p.m. Unknown medical, Fuller
Drive. 10:14 p.m. Unconscious person, Spicebush Circle (L). 10:36 p.m. Structure fire, Lund Drive.
11:08 p.m. Assist citizen, School Street.
Wednesday, April 15: 4:17 a.m. Shoulder injury, Windham Road. 7:24 a.m. Odor investigation,
Lowell Road. 10:30 a.m. Blasting, Brody Lane. 10:51 a.m. Lift assist, Fox Hollow Drive. 12:05
p.m. Difficulty breathing, Robinson Road. 12:26 p.m. Brush fire, Wason Road. 1:27 p.m. Lift assist,
Fox Hollow Drive. 4:53 p.m. General illness, Lenny Lane. 5:13 p.m. Service call, Empire Circle.
5:31 p.m. Dizziness, Shelley Drive. 6:04 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Dixon Drive (L). 7:13 p.m.
Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 8:21 p.m. General illness, Fox Hollow Drive. 11:32 p.m. Box
alarm, Wason Road. 11:54 p.m. Lift assist, Fuller Drive.
Thursday, April 16: 3:51 a.m. Odor investigation, Adam Drive. 9:00 a.m. Blasting, Brody Lane.
10:00 a.m. Assist citizen, Lowell Road. 10:57 a.m. System trouble, Burnham Road. 11:22 a.m.
Mutual aid Engine, Derry. 11:40 a.m. General illness, Roosevelt Avenue. 11:50 a.m. General
illness, Lowell Road. 12:30 p.m. Blasting, Brody Lane. 1:38 p.m. Chest pain, Derry Road. 2:08
p.m. Box testing, Constitution Drive. 2:12 p.m. Box testing, Constitution Drive. 2:46 p.m. Lift
assist, Cross Street. 3:30 p.m. Blasting, Brody Lane. 5:09 p.m. General illness, Charles Bancroft
Highway (L). 7:13 p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Londonderry. 9:48 p.m. Structure fire, Pelham Road.
Friday, April 17: 7:05 a.m. Fainting, Oak Avenue. 10:03 a.m. Chest pain, Glasgow Circle.
7:34 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Burns Hill Road. 9:07 p.m. Illegal burn, Ferry Street. 9:30 p.m.
Hemorrhaging, Ferry Street.
Saturday, April 18: 12:59 a.m. Dizziness, Burns Hill Road. 9:35 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Pasture
Drive. 10:36 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Sagamore Bridge Road. 11:26 a.m. Laceration,
Highlander Court (L). 4:31 p.m. Brush fire, Central Street. 6:12 p.m. General illness, Lowell Road.

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Wednesday, April 8: 9:08 a.m. Medical emergency, Woodland Drive. 12:56 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle,
Route 3A.
Thursday, April 9: 7:59 a.m. Identity theft, Mike Lane. 10:30 a.m. Disorderly conduct, Highlander Court.
11:00 a.m. Medical emergency, Robin Court. 12:10 p.m. Simple assault, Highlander Court. 1:27 p.m.
Welfare check, Stark Lane. 2:42 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Route 3A. 3:45 p.m. Meghan Pinault,
32, Mont Vernon, arrested for Driving After Suspension, Disobeying a Police Officer and Possession of a
License.
Friday, April 10: 1:54 a.m. Suspicious activity, Locke Mill Drive. 7:51 a.m. Criminal mischief, Brickyard
Drive. 8:55 a.m. Alarm activation, Woodhawk Way. 4:49 p.m. Alarm activation, Moose Hollow Road.
8:05 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Hillcrest Road.
Saturday, April 11: 8:16 a.m. Road hazard, Derry Road. 8:00 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Brickyard Drive.
10:18 p.m. Alarm activation, Forest Lane.
Sunday, April 12: 1:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Derry Road. 10:11 a.m. Abandoned 9-1-1 call,
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7:00 a.m. Two car motor vehicle accident, Page Road. 10:19 a.m. Paperwork served, Route 3A. 12:19
p.m. Paperwork served, Liberty Way. 2:05 p.m. Paperwork served, Route 3A. 2:25 p.m. Car fire, Route
3A. 4:10 p.m. Nicholas Leite, 22, Litchfield, arrested on a Warrant. 4:15 p.m. Harassment, Brianwood
Lane. 4:35 p.m. Sex offender registration, Liberty Way. 5:42 p.m. Suspicious activity, Woodland Drive.
6:40 p.m. Stephen Shanley, 21, Hudson, arrested on a Warrant for Conduct After an Accident. 7:29 p.m.
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The rejuvenating spirit of spring makes this beloved
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unscathed, the harsh weather of the years coldest season
can add several tasks to homeowners springtime to-do lists.
While some projects are best left to the professionals,
others can be tackled even by those homeowners with little
or no DIY experience. The following are a handful of projects tailor-made for spring.
Inspect the gutters
Gutters tend to bear the brunt of harsh winter weather,
and come spring gutters are in need of inspection if not
repair. Winter winds, snow and heavy rainfall can compromise the effectiveness of gutters, which can easily accumulate debris and detach from homes during winter storms. In
addition, gutters sometimes develop leaks over the winter
months. As a result, homeowners should conduct a careful inspection of their gutters come the spring, being sure
to look for leaks while clearing the gutters of debris and
reattaching gutters that might have become detached from
the home on windy winter days and nights. When reattaching loose gutters, make sure the downspouts are draining
away from the foundation, as gutters that are not draining
properly can cause damage to that foundation and possibly
lead to flooding.
Take stock of roof shingles
Much like its gutters and downspouts, a homes roof can
suffer significant damage over the course of a typical winter.
Shingles may be lost to harsh winter winds and storms, so
homeowners should examine the roof to determine if any
shingles were lost (lost shingles might even be lying around
the property) or suffered damage thats considerable enough

to require replacement.
completely stop the flow of water,
Summer can be especially
the pipe where the water is combrutal on shingles, espeing from is likely damaged and
cially those that suffered
will need to be replaced.
significant damage during
Examine the lawn for low
the winter. If left unspots
checked or unaddressed,
Once a lawn has thawed out,
problems with damaged
homeowners can patrol their
shingles can quickly
properties looking for low spots
escalate into larger issues
in the yard or even low spots
when spring rains and
within spitting distance of the
summer sun inevitably
homes foundation. Such spots
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increase the likelihood of floodshould prioritize fixing
ing. Flooding near a homes
or replacing damaged
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shingles as quickly as
potentially costly damage, while
possible.
low spots on the lawn that go
Check for freeze
ignored can make great breeddamage
ing grounds for insects, including
Frozen temperatures
mosquitoes, when the weather
can be hard on humans
warms up. When low spots are
and homes alike, but
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pacted soil. Compacted soil can
stay inside when temperaprevent spring rains from flooding
tures dip below freeza yard or damaging a homes
ing, homes are forced to
foundation.
withstand the elements
Assessing potential property
Each spring, homeowners should inspect their gutters to ensure the
throughout the winter.
damage
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External hose faucets are
meowners in the spring. Though
often susceptible to freeze
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tentimes even novice DIYers can
faucets, turn the water on and then place a thumb or finger
work their homes and properties back into shape in time to
over the opening of the faucet. If your thumb or finger can
enjoy spring and summer.

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Spring is a time of year when many people resolve to

give their homes or apartments a thorough cleaning. Spring
cleaning projects help people revitalize their homes for
the warm months ahead, when windows are once again
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Many families have spring cleaning rituals that allow
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embraced environmentally conscious
need water, especially when
behaviors in other areas of their lives.
temperatures rise in the sumThe following are a handful of ways
mer. But watering lawns can
lawn care enthusiasts can incorpohave an adverse effect on your
rate eco-friendly practices into their
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landscaping routines.
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Maintain an appropriate grass
the community in the long run.
height. When temperatures start to
Homeowners who can harvest
peak in summer, homeowners may be
rainwater can drastically reduce
tempted to cut their grass as close as
their impact on their community
possible so they can reduce the numwater supply, thereby helping
ber of afternoons they spend riding
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But cutting too low makes the grass
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lected from downspouts before
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need water, especially in the summer when rising temperatures pose a threat to plants.
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Thumbs down to the couple who feels the

40 years, and last summer was the worst! It is
totally unacceptable behaviour! Go back to
pass and now the teachers will have to adjust.
need to spread negativity throughout the Hudson
starting again full force - to the sound of gun shots
Massachusetts where you belong. Oh wait, they
$60,000 a year for 180 days of work a year is not
Youth Lacrosse League. Anonymous phone calls,
constantly. I also believe in the right to bear arms,
dont want you either!
a bad deal. I wouldnt mind that schedule and
publicly defaming others in the league, leaving
but cant this shooting be done away from homes,
Thumbs up to Representative Eric Estevez
rate of pay myself. Stop the crying, and do your
anonymous messages on rival teams answering
or in a sound proof range? My granddaughter is
for showing the State of NH that he has the
job.
machines telling them which players to double
afraid to play outside when she hears the shots.
leadership skills of a 4 year old
team and take down. When an unethical
Litchfield selectmen please take notice and restore
taking a temper tantrum. And his
Voted #8 in WMUR-TV
coaching couple goes after others coaches and
peace to our town.
bullying of the female Mayor of
viewer choice for
puts kids in harms way on the field, so your team
Nashua shows everyone that he
comes out on top in the same
does not belong
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league you should be kicked out
representing
in New Hampshire!
of the league and all rec sports
anyone,
permanently. We know who you
anywhere.
are and what you have done.
Thumbs
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Pelham and
Thumbs up to Coach Jerry
Hudson State
Mon - Fri
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and Sully! Our boys love you
Rep. Eric
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accepted a sandwich. Then
Thumb down. A big thumbs down to the
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she is not going to idly stand by
called her a curse word, shouted
principal of AHS for his misidentification of
while you put her sons safety at
at her and slammed his sandwich
the instructors of the AFJROTC program. He
risk. This needs to stop before
down. Totally unacceptable
has allowed one faculty member to incorrectly
any child gets hurt on the field.
actions
for
a
state
rep.
identify the officers position, while he, himself,
Family Owned
People contact NHYLA now and
Thumbs down. A huge
incorrectly identified the rank of the NCO to the
get this program overseen before
thumbs down to Hudson and
entire school. It may seem a small thing to some,
kids get injured!
Pelhams State Representative Eric
but these two individuals deserve more respect
Thumbs up to the justice
Estevez and his out of control
from someone who should clearly know better.
317 Derry Rd, RT. 102, Hudson, NH
system - two Boston juries got it
actions concerning Nashua
Thumbs up to the volunteers on Saturday
right!
Mayor
Donnlee
Lozeau.
Mr.
who
helped with the Sustainability Committees
Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
Thumbs down to the
Estevez was out of control and
roadside cleanup. Many people donated
complainant that claims doggy
of course now denies his rude
their time and effort to help clean the trash on
PTSD from the gun fire at the fish
words and ridiculous actions
Robinson and Lowell Roads in Hudson. It was
and game club. The club has
towards Mrs. Lozeau. What
a beautiful day and they could have spent that
on most
been there for around 50-years
he did was inexcusable and he
time cleaning up their own yards and otherwise
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Hudson a better place to live. Thumbs down to
issues, to sit on the Judiciary
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those who throw their trash on the side of the road
Committee and make important
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Thumbs up to all the people who helped run
that stated she got in a heated
They are doing the road I live
the very successful Earth Day Party on Sunday the
argument with a HSB candidate
on and that is nice but I voted
19th. Lots of happy smiling kids and parents. If
on last election. Does she think
against it as a waste of money.
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argument and yell at a candidate?
a new elementary school and
Thumbs up to A&E. Bates Motel is
Have some composure, you are
firehouse. Lets use what money we have with a
Thumbs down to State Representative Eric
compelling television. What I originally thought
supposed to be able to debate and handle yourself
little more thought to the best way to use it.
Estevez for making a mockery of himself at
would be another Psycho rip-off has become
in a composed way. She did not list a shred of
Thumbs up to the Litchfield resident calling
a luncheon that was meant for the Nashua
must-watch. Thumbs down though to A&E - stop
evidence, showing how test scores improved
attention to the loud gunfire that has disrupted
delegation. Crashing the luncheon, swearing
trying to force The Returned down my throat just
when the operating budget was voted in, not the
our quiet country life. We have lived here for
and yelling at Mayor Donnalee Lozeau,
so I can watch next weeks Bates Hotel previews.
default. Yet, our high school math, science and
It is ploys like this that make you lose viewers college readiness scores still below average, with
not gain them. Lastly, thumbs down to Comcast
the operating budget.
- continually failing equipment, a billing system
Thumbs up to Liz MacDonald and Catherine
that laughs at their customers, and upgrades that
Morris for all of your hard work at this years
fail to impress (still better than satellite, though).
Mother and Son Movie Night. We had so much
fun and the mother and son
pictures were fantastic. Our
favorite GMS activity. Thank
you GMS PTO.
Thumbs down. Most
of these panhandlers are
considered people who are
unable to work. Yet they often
have nicer houses and drive
better cars than their hard
working counterparts. They
have no taxes to pay. No
overhead. Its cheating society.
Firefighters with their boot
drives should be able to obtain
permits that override the current
Thumbs down to those who use this forum to
ordinance as they are collecting money to donate
whine incessantly about gunfire at Londonderry
to worthy charities such as sick children in need.
Fish & Game Club. This club has existed for
The panhandlers bill needs editing.
over 80 years ... formally Incorporating in August
Thumbs down for those of you having loved
of 1951. For the next 30 years there were no
ones at the Hills Farm Cemetery. You may want
neighborhoods or complaining neighbors. Now
to pick up anything you left there for the holidays
there are. LFGCs activities are the constant,
before it gets trashed. I walked into the cemetery
while those who have moved into area within
this week as there is still a snow bank at the 102
the last 15-20 years make their presence known
entrance. And the chain is up further down,
by complaining to anybody who will listen, are
so you will have to walk in. Retrieve what you
the clear variable. What is known is exactly how
left but note they are not on the markers or the
much sound emanates from LFGC activities. This
headstones, but in the shed! That is where I
is less about noise and more about guns.
found the wreath I had decorated for my parents
headstone. I had actually tied it on the headstone
and it should not have been removed by anyone
but me.
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A Weekend of Ups and Downs for Joey Pole

by Jimy Weaver
This past weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway
would begin the 2014 ACT Championship title
defense and was full of ups and downs for Joey
Polewarczyk, Jr. For the first time ever ACT and
PASS would hold a double header, and he and
his team competed in both 150-lap main events.
Friday started off rough with the PASS car feeling
spot on, but the ACT car feeling like it needed
a lot of work. The race rained out on Saturday
and was postponed until Sunday giving the Poles
Automotive team the opportunity to take the ACT
car back to the shop.
We changed almost everything, Pole said. If it
was a moving part on this car. We worked on it.
All that hard work on the ACT car would pay
off. Joey would go on to win his heat race,
locking up the pole position for the 150-lap main
event. The CigarPerforator.com Ford Fusion would
then go on to lead all 150 laps on route to the
opening day win. My dad gave me a great car,
Pole said. Since getting back to the track after

taking it back to the shop we didnt make one

single adjustment all day. It was right on. I cant
tell you the last time that happened.
While the celebration was sweet, it was also
short lived as Pole hopped right into his PASS car
for another 150-lap race. The PASS car had been
very strong all weekend, but he and the team felt
it was one adjustment away from being a winning
car. Joey started the PASS race from the pole as a
result of his heat race win just like the ACT car but
unlike the ACT car he quickly dropped spot after
spot. The adjustment the team made prior to the
race caused the car to become very ill handling.
The car was just too loose, Pole said. I couldnt
touch the throttle without spinning out.
Joey would end up three laps down in the 32nd
position. We still have a lot to learn with this
car, Pole said. We are getting better each time
out. We just need to put it all together but all in
all it was a great weekend. It took us to the last
two races of the season last year before we found
victory lane in the ACT car, and Im glad we could

get an early win this year. Im hoping to be here a

lot more often this year with the ACT car and the
PASS car.
The team will be back in action this Sunday
at Lee USA Speedway in Lee with the ACT tour

for the NH Governors Cup where Joey finished

second last year. For more information check out
www.JoeyPole.com and follow @JoeyPoleRacing
on Twitter.

Hudson - Litchfield News | April 24, 2015 - 15

Exciting Lacrosse under the Lights

got control of a ground ball and ran down the field, dodged a
couple players and put the ball in the back of the net to tie the game
back up at 4-4. With just over one minute left in the third period,
Owen Harmon from Hudson scored on a great feed from behind the
net to take the lead 5-4.
The game remained 5-4 until just about five minutes left in the
game when Josh Allard scored his second goal of the night with hard
bounce shot giving Hudson a 6-4 advantage. Litchfield responded
with some great team play and moved the ball downfield and Nick
Anderson scored with just over four minutes remaining in the game.
Hudson won the next faceoff and was working the ball around the
when they were called for stalling and the ball was turned back over
to Litchfield team with just over three minutes left.
The teams battled for the next two minutes trying to gain

Courtesy photo

submitted by Amy King

Hudsons U15 White team faced off against the U15 Litchfield in
a Saturday night scrimmage that was exciting right from the start.
Playing under the lights at Presentation of Mary was a great way to
get both teams ready for their opening games on Sunday.
Hudson scored first and took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Cam King.
Litchfield tied the game up just a short time later with a goal scored
by Chad Martel. In the second quarter it was all Litchfield with
goals by Justin Furlong and then Cam Barrett to take a 3-1 lead
going into halftime. Midway through the third quarter the Hudson
team came alive and scored a goal at the 6:46 mark by Josh Allard
and then again at 4:43 when Justin Carbonneau netted the tying
goal. At 3:51 in the third Litchfield took the lead again with a goal
by Jake Soule. Twenty four seconds later Hudsons Jake Champagne

advantage over each other and with just over a minute left in the
game, Hudson turned it over and gave Litchfield the opportunity
they were looking for to tie the game. Some great defensive plays
by both teams lead to multiple turnovers in the last minute of play
and when time expired it was 6-5 with Hudson coming out on top.
Hudson goalies Kyle Dean and Jake Leigh along with Litchfield
goalie Billy Randolph played great games in net holding down the
score with multiple saves over the night. With 40-plus parents,
family and friends in the stands it was a great night for lacrosse and
a very exciting game to watch.
You can find more information out about the lacrosse programs
from both towns by going to LitchfieldLacrosse.org or the Hudson
Recreation Department.

Staff photo by Marc Ayotte

and walking just two Little Green batters.

At the plate, Kaycee Carbone led the hit parade, going
three-for-four with a single, double and home run. Also
recording a multi-hit game were Teague (3-for-4), Liz Derosa
(2-5) and Sara Siteman (2-4). Chipping in with a single each
were Kera Kelly, Brooke Schrieb, Jenna Bradish and Jamie
DeAngelo. Carbone and Kelly each paced the Lady Broncos
in the win with three runs batted in, with Teague (2) Bradish
(2), Derosa (2) and Schrieb (1) rounding out the offensive
production.
The Broncos scored twice in the third and three times in the
fifth before erupting for eight more in the top of the last inning.
In the second, Carbone went yard, scoring DeAngelo ahead
of her with all the runs Alvirne would need. Derosas single
accounted for two of the three runs in the fifth frame, plating
Carbone and Teague who had each singled before her.
Against Dover, pitcher Nicole Teague helped her own
cause with a solo home run in the third inning, but it wasnt
enough as the Green Wave broke a two-all tie in the top of
the seventh inning. Teagues shot had given the Broncos a 1-0
lead before Dover doubled them up with a pair in the top of
the fourth inning.
Alvirne knotted the score in the home half of the inning. Sara
Siteman (2-for-3) led-off with a single, Holly Sanville (1-2) sacrifice
bunted, moving Siteman to second. Siteman then advanced to
third base on a ground out by Kera Kelly and proceeded to score
on a single by Brooke Schrieb, who went 1-3 on the day. The
pitching line for Teague (2-1) read: seven innings, four runs, three
earned, six hits, seven Ks and three walks.

Vivian Susko slides into third base during the Broncos home opener
by Marc Ayotte
The Alvirne girls Softball team improved to 2-0 on April 15 with
a 13-0 whitewash of Manchester Central in the Queen City before
dropping their home opener two days later when Dover edged
them by a 4-2 score.
In Manchester, the Broncos exploded for a bakers dozen on 14
hits and used another fine performance in the circle from Nicole
Teague. The AHS pitcher went the distance, tossing the shutout
while allowing just four hits, striking out a conventional dozen

Lady Broncos Score Big

in Blanking of Little Green
Dumped by Dover in Home Opener

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Hudson~LitchfieldSports
Campbell Softball Squad Opens Season with a Pair of Wins

on five hits.
Campbell
collected
their opening
game victory,
9-3, over
Conant.
A couple
of days later,
on Friday,
April 17, the
Lady Cougars
traveled
to take on
Winnisquam
High School
Olivia Martinage tosses a strike in Campbells
Campbells Carrie Fernandez battles the sun
in their first
opening day victory over Conant.
and makes a catch on an infield fly.
away game
of the season.
Campbell
and Simoneau in particular are expected to
wasted little time as Cataldo went deep for a
anchor the Lady Cougars. They are bringing a lot
three-run homer in the first inning. The Lady
of experience, Soby said of those players. Thats
Cougars scored often to earn the 10-2 victory
going to help our team grow as well as keep us
over the home team. Martinage again went seven
competitive.
strong innings, allowing five hits, two walks, and
Campbell returned to the diamond on Monday,
two earned runs while striking out 10 batters.
April 20, as they hosted Raymond High School.
With the early season dominance, Campbell
With his team looking strong and only growing
appears poised for another serious run this season.
stronger, Sobys goals are evident. We want to
Soby has high hopes for all of his players. Im
remain focused, stay competitive, and have fun,
expecting a lot out of each and every one of
said Soby. And, like everybody else, we want to
them, said Soby. Martinage, Amber Gibbons,
make it to the playoffs.
Fernandez, Coughlin, Hannah Neild, Kuczkowski,

Hudson~LitchfieldSports

Cougars Baseball Team

is Ready to Repeat

Derek Griffith is Ready for the Challenge

this Friday at Claremont Speedway

Staff photo by Jacob Gagnon

by Jacob Gagnon
Expectations are at an all-time high for
the defending Division III State Champion
Campbell High Baseball team. With a
number of returning players from last
seasons title-winning squad, the Cougars
are ready for another serious run this year.
Campbell began their quest for a repeat
on Wednesday, April 15, as they hosted
Conant High School.
I think, for being outside for only two
days, it was an outstanding performance
for five or six innings. Our defense made
a couple of nice plays and Matt Gagne, as
erratic as he was at times, found it in the
second and third innings and did a really
nice job, said Coach Jim Gorham. Its a
good start to a long year.
Kyle Shaw and Austin Baker had big
hits at the plate as they led the Cougars
to their opening game victory, 7-1, over a
solid Conant squad. Just as critical as the
hits at the plate was the contact made by
a number of Campbell batters. We made
a lot of hard outs. Thats a really good
sign in the first game of the year, said
Gorham.
Campbell repeated their performance
days later on Friday, April 17, as they
traveled to defeat Winnisquam High
School, 7-1, to stay unbeaten. With
top-notch outings both at the plate and
on the mound, Gorham is confident in
his squads chances to repeat as State
Champions. The team has returned a
majority of last seasons team, including
First Team All-State player Zach Byers and

Staff photos by Jacob Gagnon

pitching. If Campbell was going

to be successful, they would need
to strike immediately. The focus
was that we needed to jump on
them right away or they were going
to take control of us, said Soby.
I think we were pretty good at
keeping that focus and it paid off
with that explosion of runs we got.
After a tight first inning with
neither team blinking, the Lady
Cougars erupted with a five-run
second inning. Gianna Cataldo led
off with a hard-hit double. Emma
Kuczkowski got on base next with
a single. Campbell remained
Lauren King knocks in a hit in the Lady Cougars opening game.
aggressive on the base paths,
stealing whenever the opportunity
arose and scoring their first run on a passed ball.
by Jacob Gagnon
Rachel Stanhope earned an RBI on a sacrifice
Despite only recently getting the opportunity to
line-drive before Amanda Simoneau knocked
play outside, the Campbell High School Softball
in a run with a single. A couple of batters later,
team looked in midseason form as they clobbered
Meaghan Coughlin knocked in two RBIs with a
their way to an early 2-0 record in the new
single, extending the lead to 5-0.
season.
The Orioles would grab one run in the fourth,
On Wednesday, April 15, the Lady Cougars
sixth, and seventh innings, while Campbell
hosted Conant High School to open the 2015
collected their runs on explosive bursts. In the
season. I thought we were very competitive
sixth inning, Coughlin and Carrie Fernandez
today. Theres still a lot things we need to work
crushed back-to-back doubles to add to the Lady
on, but its a good way to start the season, said
Cougars lead. On the mound, Olivia Martinage
Coach Michael Soby.
hurled the full seven innings for the win, recording
Soby understood the threat to his teams
nine strikeouts and allowing two earned runs
opening game success was Conants strong

Campbells Matt Gagne hurls a pitch in his

opening game victory on the mound for
the state champion Cougars.

submitted by Eric LaFleche

Derek Griffith, the
young, talented Pro-Stock
driver from Hudson,
will make his Claremont
Speedway debut this
Friday, April 24, as the
Granite State Pro Stock
Series (GSPSS) makes its
return to the one-third mile
facility for 125 green flag
laps.
Formally known as Twin
State Speedway, Claremont
is under new ownership for 2015 and is ready to set the
stage for what should be an exciting event.
Griffith will be entering Claremont not knowing
anything about the racetrack, I dont think Ive ever
been there, maybe when I was a little kid but I cant
remember, remarked Derek.
This will be exciting for our MOMs of Manchester/
LCM Racing crew as Louie [Crew Chief Louie
Mechalides] doesnt even have any
set-up sheets for Claremont. I think itll be a learning
experience, thats for sure.
Griffith finished in second place for the opening GSPSS
race from Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April

Courtesy photo
12, still looking for his first win, Derek thinks hes on
the cusp of bringing the No. 12 Toyota Camry to victory
lane. I really think our time is coming. All the pieces
are finally coming together, and our crew is starting to get
some real time together and I think, in order to win on
almost any level you need a consistent team effort, well
get there.
To follow Derek and his quest for the 2015 Granite
State Pro Stock Series Championship, find him on
Facebook at facebook.com/derekgriffith18 or Twitter at
twitter.com/derekgriffith12 and always check out Dereks
website at derekgriffith.com.
The GSPSS 125-Lap event is scheduled for Friday, April
24, with a post time of 7:30 p.m.

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Second Team All-State player Bob Baril.

Gorham also earned 2014 honors as the
Division III Coach of the Year.
Expectations are high. But, as I
told the boys, nothing is won on paper.
Everything is won on the field. They have
been working hard, said Gorham. The
Cougars are out to prove that they are
worthy of the hype.

Campbell Girls JV Lax Plays First Game

submittedFeature
by Bob Gannon,your
Campbellhome.
Girls Lacrosse
their returning starters from last season. All of the girls
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The Campbell Girls JV Lacrosse team traveled to
contributed to a strong game with Caitlyn Newell scoring
Kearsarge Thursday, April 16, for their first game of the
season. The Cougars played well despite missing two of

the first goal of her career and the first goal of the season.

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