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1 TheLoudonPUBLISHED BY THE LOUDON COMMUNICATIONS Ledger COUNCIL MAY 2016 Inside This Issue… Meet The Code Enforcement/Building Department Office 2 Town Office Hours Submission Policy By Janice Morin 2016 Ledger Schedule Editor’s Note: The Ledger will be 3 Where to Worship in Loudon running a “Meet The…” column over Send Your Good Wishes to Billy Lazos the next few months, giving you the Memorial Day Parade opportunity to put faces to the names of Loudon Church News Loudon’s town employees. The Code Free Community Dinner Enforcement/Building Dept. have un - 4 Communications Council Annual der gone a number of changes recently Meeting so we decided to begin with that dept. D.A.R.E. Scholarship Applications Available Lions Host Angels 5K Race he Code Enforcement and Building Loudon Artist Featured at Chichester Department Office has recently Library Tbeen re-organized and moved to the Lively Discussions at Legislative Loudon Fire Department. Department Listening Session Black Hands Free Law Reminder employees are Chief Rick Wright, 5 American Legion News Deputy Chief William Lake, and Office Winter Futsal Play Assistant Donna White. 6 What’s Cookin’? Using Fresh Herbs The office handles code-related mat- 7 About Bovines ters (building and ordinances), building Wilderness Survival for Women permits, and the health department. Chief Rick Wright, Office Assistant Donna White, and Deputy Chief William Lake. Library News Code Enforcement encompasses 8 matters involving town ordinances, 10 Between the Covers: Books For and About Moms complaints of code violations, and Code Enforcement Officer, Building mittee chair/clerk of the works and Hawkers & Peddlers permits. Inspector, Health Officer, and Emer- recorder of the town meeting and bud- 11 Preventing Invasive Species A Walk Back in Time The Building Department processes gency Management Director. I have get meetings in Barnstead was advanta- Fire Dept. Blood Drive applications for all residential and com- been a resident of Loudon since 1981. geous when coming into the position. I 12 Emergency Preparedness Training mercial building permits. Permits Bill Lake completed several Planning & Zoning include new construction, additions, 13 MVMS Destination Imagination seminars to better my understanding of Police Dept. News renovations, accessory structures, Code Enforcement Officer and the regulations and processes followed Deputy Health Officer 14 Kids’ Corner generators, solar arrays, demolition, by the boards. Working with the board Mother’s Day Breakfast mechan ical, electrical, and plumbing. I have been in the fire service going members, residents, and professionals, on 21 years now. I started in the fire ser- 15 Scout Troop 247 News The Health Department handles a great rapport was established. When Recreation Committee News health-related concerns such as failed vice in 1995 in Vermont, where I was the Code Enforcement/Building De - Fisheries Rules Change septic systems, mold, child/foster care born and lived until coming to Loudon partment transitioned to the Fire 16 Join the Fire Department! inspections, and any major health con- in 2000. In 2000, I started school for De partment a new position was estab- 17 Clough Pond Association Invites cerns. my associates degree in fire science and lished. I made the move to the Code/ New Members Contact Information: fire prevention, graduating with honors Building office on November 30, 2015. 18 Richard Brown House News in 2002. I joined Loudon Fire Depart- My Planning and Zoning experience Get Prepared to Plant The office is located in the Loudon ment in 2000 while attending school have been extremely helpful in the new 19 Beginning Fly Fishing Class Fire Department at the Arthur Colby and was hired as a full time firefighter position. I enjoy working with many of Don’t Text and Drive Safety Complex, 8 Cooper Street. for Loudon in December of 2002. the same residents, contractors, and Obituary Access is from the Cooper Street side Although brought up in Vermont, I staff, continually learning more about 20 Young at Heart of the station. have family that lives in Loudon, mak- code and building regulations, fire and VNA News Phone: 798-5584 ing the transition easier. Living in EMS service, and being part of a team. Garden Dilemma Email: [email protected] n Transition Services Event Loudon and being on the fire depart- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– ment for the past 16 years has been very 21 Time to Get Growing! 4:00 p.m. enjoyable. Be Included in The History Memorial Day Food Pantry News Rick Wright Donna White 22 Chicken Processing Clinic Parade The Quack on Ducks Code Enforcement Officer and Code Enforcement, Building De - Farm Listing Health Officer part ment, Health Department Monday, May 30 Composting Seminar I joined the Fire Department in Janu- I started with the Town in May of 23 ary of 1981 and was appointed Fire 2006 with the Planning and Zoning 24 Real Estate:Compare Key Features 9 a.m. Rain or Shine Obituary Chief in July 2013. In September of Office. My previous municipal experi- Conservation Commission Minutes 2015, I assumed the additional roles of ence as a library trustee/building com- Library Trustees Minutes 25 Agriculture Commission Minutes Selectmen’s Minutes Mission Statement… Planning Board Minutes 28 To provide a compre hensive source of information and education about business, government, and 30 Zoning Board Minutes 31 May Calendar of Events com munity organizations within Loudon in order to facilitate and encourage informed citizen participation. 2 Page 2 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org May 2016 Town of Loudon Office Hours Loudon Ledger Submission Policy selectmen’s Office ll groups, organizations, individuals, etc. are encouraged to submit articles to the PO Box 7837 • 798-4541 • selectmensoffi[email protected] Loudon Ledger. Special events, landmark anniversaries or birthdays, “attaboys,” etc. Selectmen meet Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Building. areA all welcome. Mon.–Thurs.: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. • Tues. evenings: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Please note, however, that the Ledger will uphold its mission: town Clerk To provide a comprehensive source of information and education about PO Box 7837 • 798-4542 • [email protected] business, government, and community organizations within Loudon in Mon.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. • Tues.: 3 p.m.–8:45 p.m. • Wed.–Thur.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. order to facilitate and encourage informed citizen participation. We will also follow our Articles of Agreement, which are on file with the Secretary of Planning/Zoning Board State: PO Box 7837 • 798-4540 • [email protected] The corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in any political The Planning Board Meets the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. campaign on behalf of any political party or candidate for public office, nor in the Community Building. The Zoning Board meets the fourth Thursday shall it sponsor or endorse any plan or proposition that does not facilitate of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building. or encourage informed citizen participation. Mon. through Thurs.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Tues. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. & 5–9 p.m. In other words, any article submitted must present all sides of an issue in a factual, tax Collector unbiased manner so that the reader may form his/her own opinion based on the informa- PO Box 7844 • 798-4543 • [email protected] tion presented. To paraphrase Eric Severard: “You should elucidate but not advocate.” Tues.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. • Wed.–Thurs.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Articles should be submitted to the Loudon Communications Council, P.O. Box 7871, Loudon, NH 03307. They may be emailed to [email protected]. From there, Police Department: Emergencies: 911 they will be forwarded to the Council for review before they are in serted in the Loudon PO Box 7059 • 798-5521 • www.loudonpolice.com Ledger. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Mary Ann Steele, n Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–4:00 p.m. chairperson of the Council, 267-6509. Building/Code Enforcement PO Box 7032 • 798-5584 • 8 Cooper St., Fire Dept. ALL ADS MUST BE CAMERA READY AND PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN codeoffice@loudonfire.com • Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PICKED UP. COLOR ADS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST- Fire Department: Emergencies: 911 SERVED BASIS AND ARE SUBJECT TO UP-CHARGES. ADS NOT CAMERA PO Box 7032 • 798-5612 • chief@loudonfire.com READY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 10% SURCHARGE. To obtain a fire permit, please stop by the Fire Station at the Safety Complex on Cooper Street. Permits are available between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. 7 days a week, unless we are out on an emergency or other Fire Department busi- ness. Permits can also be obtained online via the link on the Town’s website: “The Loudon Ledger” 2016 Schedule Black www.loudonnh.orgFire DepartmentLinksOnline Fire Permit. loudon Elementary school January 2016 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 12/18 Council Meeting: Mon. 12/21 7039 School Street • 783-4400 February 2016 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 1/22 Council Meeting: Mon. 1/25 The School Board meets the second Monday of the month at 7:15 p.m. March 2016 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 2/19 Council Meeting: Mon. 2/22 Call the Superintendent’s Office for meeting location. April 2016 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 3/18 Council Meeting: Mon. 3/21 transfer station 783-0170 • selectmensoffi[email protected] May 2016 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 4/15 Council Meeting: Mon. 4/18 Tues. & Thurs.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Winter) June 2016 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 5/20 Council Meeting: Mon.