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| Town of Henniker
E-News
| October 2012
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Water Department Update
The repair work to the Depot Hill water storage tank is complete. The next step will be to fill the tank with 300,000 gallons of water, which I am in the in the process of doing. This will take approximately one week as we have to take it out of the system, check the tank for leaks and then chlorinate and take the required bacteria test. Once this is complete and it passes all tests and inspections then we can begin back-filling the tank and put the tank back in service.
The installation of the 2000 feet of water main on Western Ave between The Oaks and Liberty Hill Road is complete. The new water main has passed the required pressure test as well as a bacteria test. We will begin to hook the customers up to the new main, loam and seed the areas that were disturbed and take the old main out of service. We will also be raising the gate boxes in the roadway to grade in preparation for the highway department to pave the road. During this process we don't anticipate closing the road. It should be open to one lane traffic during the day and fully open at night.
Respectfully,
Norman R. Bumford, Superintendent, Cogswell Spring Water Works
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Got little ones? Come join the new playgroup!
If you are interested in joining a new playgroup in Henniker, please let me know! We are tentatively looking at Wednesday and/or Thursday mornings at 9am at the Henniker Community Center (possibly then heading to story time at the Tucker Free Library). Days and times are flexible so let me know what works for you. Contact Nicole Adler at (603) 428-6593 and Let's Play! |
Trick-or-Treat Hours for Town of Henniker Wed. October 31,2012 5:30-7:30 PM The annual school parade for students Kindergarten thru 4th grade will be at 1:30 PM (with the morning Kindergarten class at 10:00 AM). |
Town Administrator Farewell
FROM: Charles E. Connell, Town Administrator SUBJECT: Resignation Statement
On September 18, 2012, I submitted my resignation as Town Administrator to the Henniker
Board of Selectmen. I did so with sincere regret. To dispel any rumors that might arise, I would like to make three points regarding my resignation.
First, I have the highest regard for the Henniker Board of Selectmen and the individuals who comprise that Board. My experience in working with them has been and is positive. I receive respect as a professional municipal manager and regard as an individual. Second, I have tremendous respect for the staff that serves the Town and its people. They are highly motivated, respectful of and responsive to the public and are professionals in every way. Finally, Henniker is truly special and unique in many ways. Volunteerism is a way of life in this community. It manifests itself in town and community affairs to a far greater extent than in many other communities. Perhaps more profound though is the concern so many individuals show through their efforts to help and support each other. My reasons for leaving Henniker are both personal and important. At this point in my life I am compelled to change my focus and pursue different objectives. I take with me tremendous pride and satisfaction for my experiences in Henniker. I reiterate my belief that mine was "the best job in town". Respectfully submitted,
Charles E. Connell, ICMA-CM |
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See a Sample Ballot at the town website!
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Voting Details for Henniker Residents
2012 General Election
The General Election, which includes proposed amendments to the NH Constitution, will be held
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 8AM - 7PM at the Henniker Community School Gymnasium, 51 Western Ave, Henniker NH Frequently Asked Questions - When is the last day to register to vote? You can register at the Town Clerk's office during normal business hours, up until October 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM. The Supervisors of Henniker will be meeting October 27 at the Town Hall at 11:00am to 11:30. This is the last day to accept voter registrations applications and correction of checklist. No additions or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session until election day NOVEMBER 6, 2012, at which time new voters can register at the polls.
- How do I register to vote? Get all the details from the NH Secretary of State's Office at http://sos.nh.gov/RegVote.aspx
- What type of photo ID do I now need to bring to the voting polls? Click here for an explanation of the new Voter I.D. Laws by the NH Secretary of State's office.
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Yoga Class with Tracy
Every Saturday at 9:00 AM, beginning October 13th
This will be a relaxing 90 minute practice that includes flowing sequences of basic yoga postures with relaxation, yoga philosophy, singing and meditation. This class is open for drop-ins for $12, or save money by using an 8-class pass. Classes are held in the fitness room at Courteous Law Office, 168 Maple St./Route 114. Contact Tracy for details: yogini_tracy @ yahoo.com, or 603-748-3030. www.yoginitracy.com
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The Henniker Youth Basketball Program is now offering "Open Gym Sundays" for 5th-8th grade boys and girls. This is a great opportunity for players to get their hands on a ball before the upcoming season. 5/6th graders have use of the gym from 1:30-2:30; 7/8th graders - 2:30-3:30. Parent volunteers are welcome to assist in this 'pick-up' game format. Hope to see you all there! Please note: You MUST be pre-registered for playing basketball to attend. Due to gym time constraints - Open Gym can only accommodate 5th-8th graders. Thanks for your understanding.
Basketball Registration Deadline has been extended to October 13th! The registration deadline for Henniker Youth Basketball for grades K-8, boys and girls, has been extended to October 13. Please note that this will be the final registration date. All children registered by this date will be placed on a team. Late registrations will be accepted and added to a waiting list. If space becomes available your child will be added to a team.
Register at
www.hennikerathletics.com
Parent volunteers/coaches are still needed! We are still in need of parents to volunteer to coach for ALL grade levels. Most immediately, we need assistance with the K-2 program, which will begin Saturday, October 27th and will end November 17th (Saturday mornings only). Please contact Val or Dave Simeone, Henniker Youth Basketball Directors at (603) 428-7933 or e-mail basketball@hennikerathletics.com.
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Climb Up and Enjoy the View!
The Craney Hill Fire Tower will be open to the public:
October 13, 14, 20 and 21
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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From the Senior Center at White Birch . . .
Monthly Health Clinic for Seniors
White Birch Community Center Senior Services and Concord Visiting Nurse Association monthly health clinic will be Wednesday October 17th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 for services. To schedule an appointment, please call (603) 224-4093. Services offered include foot care, ear wax removal, blood pressure, medication education, blood sugar screening, and nutritional counseling.
Medicare Open Enrollment
White Birch Community Center Senior Services will host Anita Oelfke, ServiceLink Medicare Services Coordinator on Tuesday October 30th from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2012. During this time, eligible seniors can enroll in Medicare programs and those already participating will have the opportunity to change their current plans. Anita will be available to assist you with Medicare enrollment as well as answer your questions about Medicare. Please contact MaryEllen or Heather at (603) 428-3077 to arrange for an appointment.
Learn more at http://www.whitebirchcc.org/
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Hunting and Landowners
Frequently Asked Questions |
Help Fill 70 Thanksgiving Baskets
at the Henniker Food Pantry
Below is a list of items that the Food Pantry would like to include for local families - but we need your help to make that happen!! If possible all items should be donated by November 9th, 2012.
Food is distributed on November 17th , 2012. Thank you!
- 55 Turkeys
- 15 Turkey Breasts
- 50 - 5lbs. Bags of Potatoes
- 70 Jars of Turkey Gravy
- 70 Cans of Cranberry Sauce
- 70 Cans of Sweet Potatoes
- 70 Bags or Boxes of Turkey Stuffing
- 70 Butternut Squashes
- 70 Cartons of Eggs
- 70 - 2lbs. Bags of Onions
- 70 1/2 Gallon Apple Cider
- 70 Bags of Carrots
- 70 Cartons of Butter
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Henniker Highway Dept. on Ramsdell Rd., Henniker NH Proof of Henniker, Hopkinton, Bradford, Sutton or Webster residency is required.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING - Residents can bring up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds (max container size of 5 gallons):
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School Updates
Wednesday, October 10: Cross Country Meet at HCS. Course walk at 3:15, race at 4 PM.
Tuesday, Oct. 9-Friday, Oct. 12: NECAP Testing Grades 3-8. Grades 3 to 8 take math and reading assessments. Grades 5 & 8 will also take writing assessments. Parents, please help your students do their best by making sure they are well rested and have breakfast each day. HCS will have pre-test snacks available.
Friday, October 12: Walk to School Fridays Continue. There are three sites to meet with students, teachers, staff, and community members and walk to school: the Police Station on Western Ave., the intersection of Hillside Dr. and Rush Rd., and the parking lot at Edmunds. The time to meet at each location will be 7:45AM (bus students with signed permission slips may be dropped off at a site). More volunteer walkers are needed. Call Peg Keeler at HCS, (603) 428-3476 if you'd like to join the fun.
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Henniker Lions Club Community Garden Project
Communities like Henniker, and for that matter throughout New Hampshire, are richer because of their community service organizations. The Henniker Lions Club, one of several community service organizations active within our community, embarked on a number of projects this year. The focus of Lions Clubs worldwide is to provide assistance to individuals with sight and hearing disabilities who require financial assistance for simple things like eyeglasses to more complex needs such as cataract surgery. In addition to sight and hearing support, Henniker Lions Club projects that ran during the spring and summer of 2012 included our first annual "Kite Day", a family activity for parents and their children, a 5K foot race called the "Lions Club Eye Run", which supports our sight and hearing activities, and also establishment of a "Community Garden", which is the focus of this article.
The intended goal of the Community Garden was to produce seasonal vegetables for the Henniker Food Pantry. Like any community project, the success of a new project is never assured at the onset and the Community Garden Project was no different. Finding and securing the use of a suitable parcel of land required 18 months of close cooperation and follow-up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which required completion of a detailed application and review of the intended use of the property by a number of internal Army Corp departments. Once land was acquired, plowing, rock removal, harrowing, and tilling ensued in preparation for planting. Weed control throughout the growing season, watering during dry periods and control of insects ready to devour anything green were the next challenges.
Through the efforts of the Lions Club membership and even volunteers who were not members of the club, the production of the Lions Club Community Garden exceeded our wildest expectations. Beginning in July, we realized the first harvest. First, the ubiquitous zucchini made its appearance along with summer squash. Green beans were the next arrival and the plants went on to produce endlessly throughout August. Next in line were basketfuls of cucumbers and shortly thereafter, the six or seven varieties of tomatoes showed just how prolific tomatoes can be. Butternut squash will complete this year's list of successes.
On at least six occasions, the Henniker Lions club provided 50 pounds or more of vegetables to the Henniker Food Pantry. Equivalent surpluses beyond the needs of the Henniker Food Pantry have been supplied to the Hopkinton Food Pantry in conjunction with the Hopkinton Lions Club. By any measure, this has been one of our most successful, out of the gate, projects for our club. Wait until next year. There are plans to expand not only the size of the garden, but also the number of varieties of vegetables to be grown. This project is an example of community service at its best.
The Henniker Lions Club Community Garden is located on Old Concord Road, approximately one-quarter mile beyond the Town Soccer Fields on the left hand side of the road. For information regarding all of the Henniker Lions Club activities please visit our website at: www.henniker.nhlions.org.
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| Preschool Story Time . . . at the Tucker Free Library
Preschool Story Time two days a week! Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM. Join us for stories, songs and crafts!
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Register Now for Cheerleading
To register online for the Town of Henniker Youth Athletic's Cheerleading program for grades K-8, visit: www.hennikerathletics.com. Registration deadline is Oct. 15th. |
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It's never too early to start dreaming of the holidays . . .
SAVE THE DATES!
Henniker Fire Auxiliary
Annual Cookie Craze
Sunday, December 2nd 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
at the Henniker Fire Station
Henniker Historical Society
Annual Holiday Cookie and Bake Sale
Saturday, December 15th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
at the Grange Hall , 21 Western Avenue. Large selection of baked goods and holiday gifts for sale, including a variety of one-of-a-kind photo paperweights, photo boxes as well as a new "Cats Meow" Cogswell School building replica.
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From the Congregational Church of Henniker
- Children will walk up Craney Hill on Oct 14th while parents/caregivers enjoy a Sunday worship service. Meet up at Parish Hall at 10 AM!
- Free Community Supper in Parish Hall on Oct 21 @ 5 pm. Say hello and enjoy a free meal.
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Town of Henniker, New HampshireTown Hall, 18 Depot Hill Road, Henniker NH 03242
Phone (603) 428-3221 / Fax (603) 428-4366
Email info@henniker.org
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