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e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!1 Lawsuit Filed Against Claremont School District, Others, Over e-Ticker News Young Woman’s Assault; page A6 of Claremont [email protected] www.facebook.com/etickernews www.etickernewsofclaremont.com October 5, 2020 The Fire Is Out — The Captain Goes In Claremont FD’s Fire Cause Investigator Puts the Pieces Together Editor’s Note: This year, Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10. To recognize the work of those professionals who keep us safe, we’re offering this insight into one aspect of firefight- ing. Thanks go to Fire Chief Bryan Burr for his help with this story. By Eric Zengota e-Ticker News CLAREMONT, NH—Christopher Pixley is, in a sense, always on call. He’s not only a Fire Captain at the Claremont department but also its Fire Cause Investi- gator. “Under State statute, the fire chief is required to report a formal determination on every fire,” he explains, “so my duties start right after the fire is suppressed.” Pixley has nearly 25 years of firefighting experience in Claremont, starting as a call fire- fighter in 1996. He joined the department as a firefighter in 2005, was promoted to lieu- tenant in 2009, and to captain in 2014. In addition, he has worked as a paramedic for the City of Lebanon Fire Department, Golden Cross Ambulance (critical care transport) and Valley Regional Hospital (emergency department). Yet, Pixley noted, “I’m really passionate about firefighting. I always want to learn more.” The “more” turned out to be fire cause investigation, which he began training for in 2010 when the previous investigator retired. Part of his training was taking classes at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Mary- land, on topics ranging from Forensic Evidence Collection to Interviewing-Interrogation Techniques and Testimony. Pixley now holds certifications from the International Associa- tion of Arson Investigators, the National Association of Fire Investigators, and the State of (Continued on page A13) Fire captain Christopher Pixley prepares the tools he uses on every fire cause inves- tigation to dig, scrape and sift for evidence (Eric Zengota photo). Sullivan County Awarded $1.7M in Lead Reduction Funding From HUD BOSTON, MA —The U.S. Department of Sullivan County was one of 15 first-time recipi- Homes funding. According to Sullivan County Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has ents of this funding. In all, there were 44 Manager Derek Ferland, “This is outstanding awarded more than $12.1 million in New grants approved and a total of nearly $165 mil- news for Sullivan County and we look forward Hampshire to help state and local government lion. The County will be awarded $1,303,524 in to making a positive impact in our communities agencies protect children and families from Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant by protecting families—especially those with lead-based paint and home health hazards. program funding and $400,000 in Healthy (Continued on page A2) e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!2 Lead, from A1 Sullivan County’s staff will lead the next New England Regional Administrator. “HUD is steps which include hiring a program manager committed to working with our New Hampshire young children. The City of Claremont has and certified lead inspector to oversee the grantees to eradicate lead paint poisoning to demonstrated tremendous leadership on this program. Once on board, they will process make sure our homes are safe and ensure issue and we are pleased to partner with them applications and coordinate with qualified con- positive outcomes for families and their kids.” to obtain these resources.” tractors to do the work. In the meantime, in- “Today, we are renewing our commitment to This grant caps off a multi-year effort of a terested homeowners, landlords, tenants, or improving the lives of families, and especially, partnership comprised of the Claremont Lead contractors should contact Sullivan County. their children by creating safer and healthier Action Team, the Greater Sullivan County Re- Also being awarded grants in New Hamp- homes,” said HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson. gional Public Health Network, and Sullivan shire are: “At HUD, one of our main priorities is to protect County. This group has been working together • The New Hampshire Housing Finance Au- families from lead-based paint and other to develop new approaches to combat child- thority will be awarded $4 million in Lead health hazards, and these grants will help hood lead poisoning and improve the county’s Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant program states and local communities do precisely housing stock. A planning grant that was funding and $700,000 in Healthy Homes fund- that.” awarded to Dartmouth-Hitchcock from the En- ing. They will address lead hazards in 226 HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and vironmental Public Health Tracking Program of housing units providing safer homes for low Healthy Homes promotes local efforts to elimi- NH Department of Health and Human Services and very low-income families with children; nate dangerous lead paint and other housing- helped the team evaluate existing lead abate- • The City of Nashua will be awarded $5 related health hazards from lower income ment programs. As a result of that effort, the million in Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction homes; stimulates private sector investment in group determined a large HUD grant was the grant program funding and $700,000 in lead hazard control; supports cutting-edge re- best way to make meaningful progress to Healthy Homes funding. The City will address search on methods for assessing and control- eradicate lead hazards. lead hazards in 250 housing units providing ling housing-related health and safety hazards; Over 80 percent of homes in Sullivan Coun- safer homes for low and very low-income fami- and educates the public about the dangers of ty were built prior to 1978, which was the year lies with children. hazards in the home. lead-based paint was banned in the United HUD is providing these grants through its States. Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LBPHR) Grant Program to identify and clean up dan- Index gerous lead in low-income families’ homes. e-Ticker News of Claremont LLC These grants also include more than $17 mil- Commentary…………………..A4A4-A5 is published Mondays lion from HUD’s Healthy Homes Supplemental Classifieds…………………….A10-A11A8-A12 funding to help communities with housing-re- Business News……………….A15-A16A16 Phyllis A. Muzeroll lated health and safety hazards in addition to Mayoral Notes………………….A17 Publisher/Editor lead-based paint hazards. These investments will protect families and Sports……………………………A22-A23 Eric Zengota children by targeting significant lead and Inspiration………………….….A23A25 Contributing Writer/Photographer health hazards in over 14,000 low-income Calendar/Events………………A24-A26A27-A31 homes for which other resources are not avail- ––––––––––––––– able. Claremont Senior Center……A27A33 [email protected] “A healthy start at home translates to a suc- Obituaries………………………A27A36 cessful life outside of the home,” said David Claremont Fire Dept. Log……A28A37 Snail mail to: Tille, City Council Agenda…………..A38 6 Osgood Ave. Claremont, NH 03743 HUD 603-542-7319 NH Lottery Numbers e-Ticker News reserves the right to reject/decline/edit any material submitted that is deemed inappropriate 10/03/2020 for our publication. NH PowerBall The opinions expressed in articles, Letters to the 18 31 36 43 47 20 Editor or columns are those of the writers and NH Mega Millions 10/02/2020 do not necessarily reflect the opinion 9 38 47 49 68 25 of the e-Ticker News Advertisers are solely responsible for the Tristate Megabucks 10/03/2020 content of their advertising. 2 10 14 28 35 3 Member, NH Press Association For more lottery numbers, Member, Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce https://www.nhlottery.com/ e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!3 Paid Political Ad Paid Political Ad Paid Political Ad Paid Political Ad ELECT RAY GAGNON SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER (Dist. 1) NOV. 3, 2020 A Common Sense Approach to Government EXPERIENCED – A PROVEN RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Endorsed by outgoing Commissioner Jeff Barrette; Twelve (12) years working with County Commissioners in developing sound frugal budgets; Record of supporting innovative programs that were also cost effective; Committed to providing quality care for the elderly residents at the County Nursing Home; Paid for by Ray Gagnon, Fiscal Agent Paid for by Ray Gagnon; Ray Gagnon, Fiscal Agent; 4 Warren St. Claremont, NH 03743 e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A!4 Commentary violate Part II, Article 8 which reads, “The doors of the galleries of each House of the Legislature, shall be kept open to all persons who behave NH House Happenings decently except when the welfare of the state in the opinion of either By Rep. John Cloutier branch shall require secrecy.” They offered amendments to so broad- en the requested advisory from the Supreme Court, but all these amendments were defeated in votes, mainly along party lines. The ad- Governor’s Vetoes Hold visory opinion request now goes to the Court’s justices, who will hope- fully issue the advisory before Dec. 2 of this year, when the House’s Last month I was reminded again of an ob- new term begins. I voted for Speaker Shurtleff’s advisory opinion re- servation I noted in one of my previous columns quest because I believe the House needs more constitutional clarity a few years ago—it is very difficult for either the from the Supreme Court on whether it can meet remotely as a full New Hampshire House of Representatives or Senate, let alone both body without violating the State Constitution. If the Court advises the chambers, to override gubernatorial vetoes.