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This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO Box 592 Hampton, NH 03843- Contributed items and logos are © and ™ their respective owners Unauthorized reproduction 8 of this page or its contents for republication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited • For permission, call (603) 926-4557 • AN-Mark 9A-EVEN- Rev 12-16-2004 PAGE 8A | ATLANTIC NEWS | OCTOBER 21, 2005 | VOL 31, NO 42 ATLANTICNEWS.COM . TOWN NEWS Plaistow selectmen review traffic study BY JESSICA JENKINS several other individuals as that there would be no SPECIAL TO THE ATLANTIC NEWS well as the state on the median at that location, nor PLAISTOW | At a recent research. He explained that should there be a large meeting of the Plaistow the plan is to widen the road amount of new traffic there. board of selectmen, F. Giles to incorporate a fifth lane Sherman asked what the Ham, a professional engi- and a median. He said that volume of cars is presently neer, from Vanasse & Associ- after Chandler Avenue there on Garden Road; Ham ates, Inc. presented data on may not be a median, but replied that it is about 100 the Garden Road Study and just the fifth lane. He also cars per hour, and there partial median proposed on revealed that a study was would be approximately a Route 125. It was noted that conducted on how many 30 percent increase. He said ‘CURTAIN UP!’ — Gail VanHoy Carolan, president of the board of trustees for the Music Hall in West Pine Street and Chan- cars make left-hand turns that a two and a half hour Portsmouth joined US Senator Judd Gregg (above) in unveiling the official “An American Treasure” dler Avenue were also part onto Chandler Avenue. study was also conducted in plaque at a dedication ceremony held last week at the theater. — Atlantic News Courtesy Photo of the traffic study. Select- Ham went on to say that May 2005 of the traffic com- man Chairman John Sher- approximately half of these ing off of North Avenue, man said that this is in cars would be doing a U- and that they were able to response to the board’s con- turn at Wentworth or go study approximately eleven Music Hall celebrates cern that changes to Route down to Garden Road after hundred cars in that amount 125 could cause more traffic the proposed changes on of time. on residential streets. Route 125. Ham added that approx- ‘treasured status’ Presenting a graph on the Sherman asked for them imately half of the cars that dual use lane and raised to clarify that there wouldn’t took a left turn would turn SPECIAL TO THE ATLANTIC NEWS center of culture and enter- and Frank on March 22; median option, Ham report- be a median at Garden down West Pine onto Gar- PORTSMOUTH | As the tainment for the community. “Swan Lake” featuring the ed that he has worked with Road, to which Ham replied den Road, and that the second oldest theater in The staff of the Music Hall Russian National Ballet on majority of cars coming off New England, the Music has excelled at the preserva- April 8; “Mistral Celebrates Cyan Open 7 Days a Week. of North Avenue continue Hall celebrated its distinc- tion and promotion of the Mozart’s 250th Birthday” on straight down Main Street. tion as an “American Trea- theater, and we owe them May 7; and the Portsmouth Magenta SUSAN’S HAMPTON CITGO He observed that there is sure” last week with the our gratitude for the work Jazz & Blues Fest on June 24. Get Your Car not enough of a traffic unveiling of a plaque and they have done.” Trademark programming demand to incorporate a update on ongoing restora- Gregg added that the at the Music Hall includes Ready For Winter. four-way signal and geo- tion work. “American Treasure” label Telluride by the Sea, Wild- Yellow metric change across from U.S. Senator Judd Gregg “properly designates this a card Movies, and the new Radiator Flush & Fill the Home Depot plaza, (R-NH), along with Kids RULE! Series. All Fluids Topped Off where the town would need Music Hall President In addition, the Black 567 Lafayette Rd. to acquire property at signif- Gail Van-Hoy Carolan Music Hall supports Service & Repair at a Price That is Fair Hampton, NH 03842 Full Service Gas & Repair Foreign & Domestic icant cost. and Executive Director numerous Seacoast Amine: 603-926-2245 Local Family Owned Sherman said that in the Patricia Lynch, assisted area cultural and past the board was not in with the unveiling. service organization favor of taking that land due Through his position by hosting their var- to the cost involved. It was on the Senate Appropri- ious benefit perfor- noted that it was the town’s ations Committee, Sen- mances. Every recommendation to the state ator Gregg has performance in to extend the median to just previously secured a music, theatre, south of Westville Road and $395,000 grant for dance and film help that it is on the latest plan. improvements at the to make the Music Sherman asked Ham Music Hall. The 900- Hall the Seacoast’s what conclusions have been seat theater, built in 1878, historic place worthy of our premier performing arts cen- reached. Ham said that they serves more than 70,000 protection, and I am opti- ter. have solid information now patrons annually. mistic it will continue to host “We are thankful for Sen- on where traffic is going for “The Music Hall is an many fine performances ator Gregg’s continued a cut-through after leaving active connection to the well into the future.” strong support for the Music North Avenue (Chandler great heritage of Portsmouth The 2005-06 performance Hall and appreciation for and West Pine/ Garden and the Seacoast Region,” season at the Music Hall our role as a cultural anchor Road). Sherman asked Ham said Senator Gregg. “After includes (among many other for the Seacoast communi- if he foresees significant more than a 125 years of per- great shows) the Seacoast ty,” Patricia Lynch, executive PLAISTOW Continued on 26A• formances, it still remains a Wind Ensemble in “Ameri- director of the Music Hall. ca’s Spirit: Music of Pride “His dedication to the New and Reflection” on October Hampshire arts community 27; “Life is Short! Wear Your has led to our recognition as Party Pants” with Loretta an ‘American Treasure’ Laroche on November 19; which will allow us to pre- Ballet New England’s annu- serve the character of the al performance of “The Nut- Music Hall and restore a his- cracker” on December 15-17; toric landmark.” the Maria Schneider Orches- To find out more about tra on January 22; comedy the Music Hall’s 2005-06 sea- with the Capitol Steps on son, or to make ticket reser- February 4; A Tribute to the vations for a performance, Jazz Greats: Ella, Billie, Ray visit www.themusichall.org. This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO Box 592 Hampton, NH 03843- Contributed items and logos are © and ™ their respective owners Unauthorized 25 reproduction of this page or its contents for republication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited • For permission, call (603) 926-4557 • AN-Mark 9A-ODD- Rev 12-16-2004 ATLANTICNEWS.COM VOL 31, NO 42 | OCTOBER 21, 2005 | ATLANTIC NEWS | PAGE 25A CHURCH NEWS RACING CORNER PUBLIC INVITED TO HAM AND BEAN SUPPER JOHNSON, STEWART TIED 11. Jeremy Mayfield Busch teams race at Mem- 12. Brian Vickers phis. ELIOT | The First Congregational Church of Eliot, locat- FOR CHASE LEAD 13. Dave Blaney Saturday, October 22, ed on State Road in Eliot, Maine, will host an old-fashioned BY GERALD HODGES ham and baked bean supper on Saturday, October 22 from 14. Jeff Burton Craftsman Trucks Kroger ATLANTIC NEWS WRITER 4-6 p.m. 15. Kyle Petty 200, race 21 of 25, Starting The menu includes beans, ham, scalloped potatoes, CONCORD, NC | Satur- 16. 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