RICHMONDROOSTER Thoughts for June Basil (Flowers Included) in Salads

The Something toCrowAbout June 2019 RICHMONDROOSTER Thoughts for June basil (flowers included) in salads. Basil, tarragon, Karen O’Brien cilantro, and parsley, which taste best when used fresh, can be harvested, then chopped and put in ice cube trays Jottings in June with a little water or oil and popped in the freezer. Once AND what is so rare as a day in June? frozen, take them out and store in freezer bags for future Then, if ever, come perfect days; use. They make an excellent addition to soups, stews, Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, sauces, and other dishes in the winter months, or in stir And over it softly her warm ear lays; frys and other sauted dishes. Annual herbs, such as Whether we look, or whether we listen, sweet marjoram, summer savory, dill, and fennel can We hear life murmur, or see it glisten; be done the same way or dried. If you wish to dry your Every clod feels a stir of might, herbs, gather them together mid-morning on a dry day, An instinct within it that reaches and towers, and fasten them in small bunches with an elastic. (If And, groping blindly above it for light, you use string, as the plants dry and shrink, the string Climbs to a soul in grass and flowers; will not be tight enough to hold them, causing you to —James Russell Lowell either re-tie or otherwise secure the bunches.) The herbs need to be dried in a dry, dark, warm, and well venti- June in New England has to be one of the best months lated place – an attic is ideal. Light will cause the herbs of the year. There is possibly no greater time to enjoy to lose their color, so darkness is essential. I have heard the out-of-doors. June brings warm weather, lots of sun- that using a car trunk on a sunny day will produce good shine, and a surge of growth for plants. We can enjoy results – just lay your herbs on an old window screen the long days and savor the scents of the season. There or netting and put in the trunk. You know how hot it can is still time to plant, especially in the beginning of the get in there in summer – so check the herbs in a day or month. Heat loving plants, such as eggplant, peppers, two. The idea in drying herbs is to dry them quickly so tomatoes and basil, should be planted now. Remember that the oils concentrate in the leaves, giving you supe- to water if we hit a dry spell or stretch of very hot rior flavor. After they are dried, you can keep them in a weather. One good soaking is worth more than several dry place, or strip the leaves from the stems and place “showers,” so water heavily once rather than lightly a in jars or bottles. few times. A wonderful herb blend you can make is Herbes de Try to get ahead of the weeds – they will grow Provence. Sold often in specialty stores, it’s easy to faster than your plants and compete for moisture and make your own with herbs from your garden. nutrients. I have had great success with using grass clippings from my lawn as mulch for my tomatoes. Place HERBS AND NATIVE PLANTS FOR SALE some in handfuls around your plants, and keep adding Call or email for list of available plants. as the summer goes on. You don’t want to just dump Heirloom Tomatoes – Hot Peppers them in a pile, as they will get clumped and slimy and smell as they decompose. Fluffing the clippings as you WORKSHOPS and DEMONSTRATIONS place them around the plants will ensure that they are aerated and dry out a bit. If you have some shredded THE GREEN WOMAN’S GARDEN leaves in there, all the better. Karen O’Brien 413-225-2144 It’s time to start pinching back your herbs, too. This www.greenwomansgarden.com will keep them bushy and producing. Use the tips of 1 Herbes de Provence Using dried herbs, blend: 3 tbs. sweet marjoram 3 tbs. summer savory 2 tbs. thyme 2 tbs. rosemary 1 tbs. lavender 1 tsp. sage

(It is interesting to note that lavender is not included in mixtures made in France –apparently they added it for the tourists who loved the fields of lavender! – I love the flavor of lavender in the blend, though you could substitute fennel if you don’t have lavender flowers) Looking down at the East Branch of the Tully River from the Jacob Hill Another way to make use of your herbs is to make Overlook on the Tully Trail herb pastes. If you have a food processor, this is a snap, top of the grade, turn right to get to the Jacob’s Hill but it can also be done with a mortar and pestle. Pulse overlook. the herbs (cleaned and dried and stripped of stems) in The overlook is spectacular. It is on a cliff several the food processor, then add some good quality olive hundred feet above the East Branch of the Tully River, oil, a little at a time, until you have a spreadable paste. looking down into the river valley. The river curves and I usually do this with basil, garlic scapes, and some meanders south into Long Pond and Tully Lake. Tully other herbs that I like to have on hand year round. I then Mountain, Mt. Grace, and Ball Hill (Warwick, MA) are take the paste and spoon it into snack-size plastic bags, visible in the west beyond the river. We could pick out spread the paste evenly in the bag, and then squeeze as Northfield’s Mt. Stratton by the snow-covered field in much air out as possible. These I put into another front of the NET shelter on the mountain. We were also freezer bag marked with the herb. These will keep well able to see one of the east-facing ski mountains in Ver- into the year. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions mont, identified by the ski trails that were still snow- you might have regarding herbs or gardening. I’m al- covered. Other distant hills to the south of the ski ways happy to share and would love to hear from you. mountain must be the Berkshires. We saw several [email protected] turkey vultures and a red-tailed hawk circling below us. Backtracking from the overlook, we continued Jacob’s Hill and Spirit Falls in Royalston – straight on the ridge path past our turn-off, heading the Tully Trail and the Tully Dam south on the ridge towards Spirit Falls and The Ledges. Flood Control Project This is a lovely ridge walk. You can see the steep drop- Carol Jameson and Jon Hill off to the west, down to the valley. In about a third of a Jacob’s Hill and Spirit Falls mile, the trail intersects Spirit Brook and Spirit Falls, This walk is about two miles with slight ups and downs which was racing with the wet weather we have had. and lots to see. To get to the trailhead, take Route 32 We walked down the trail towards the base of Spirit South from Four Corners to Route 68 in Massachusetts, Falls for a while. Very dramatic. If it had been less wet, turn left on Route 68 a few miles until you see the park- we would have crossed Spirit Brook at the top of the ing area on the right for the Jacob’s Hill trailhead. falls and continued on to the Ledges – another overlook There is an information board with a map at the trail- that has dramatic views to the west and south, and a head and the trail is well-marked throughout. granite bench on which to sit and enjoy a lunch. The The trail begins in a hemlock, beech and birch for- brook was too high to cross that day, although we have est with granite ledge and boulders. It was March 27 crossed it other times when the water was not so high. when we hiked and there was still some snow and ice If the brook can be forded, we recommend the ½ mile on parts of the trail. After a level stretch, the trail curves or so out-and-back walk onto the Ledges. to the right and climbs uphill at a gentle grade. At the From the top of Spirit Falls, we did not double back 2 Jacob's Hill ridge trail to Spirit Falls Looking down from the top of Spirit Falls on the same ridge trail we had walked out on from and the Tully Dam lie at the southern end. The trail Jacob’s Hill. We took a marked trail heading east that wends along the marshland of the East Branch of the curved north to parallel our ridge walk, past a marsh Tully River, around the shore of Long Pond and Tully and signs of porcupine, deer tracks and coyote scat. Lake, past Tully Dam, up Tully Mountain in Orange, This trail took us back to the Jacob’s Hill trail we had into Warwick and up Bliss Hill. The Jacob’s Hill trail been on earlier, about ¼ mile from the car. The loop portion is a ridge walk on the eastern part of the loop, was not apparent on our outbound journey although we looking down into the Tully flood control valley. had seen it on the map. The walk to Jacob’s Hill is part of the Tully Trail, a East Branch of the Tully River and Tully Flood 22-mile loop that lies on the east and west sides of Control Project Route 32 in Royalston. Royalston Falls and the New This valley of the East Branch of the Tully River, lead- England Trail (formerly the M&M Trail) mark the ing into Tully Lake and Tully Dam, is a flood control northern end of the loop trail. Duanes Falls, Tully Lake project built by the Army Corps. of Engineers in the

3 down to 11 feet from spring to fall. According to the website of the Army Corps of Engineers, the flood stor- age area of the project covers 1,130 acres. For more information, go to: https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil- Works/Flood-Risk-Management/Massachusetts/Tully/ Many of the brooks that form the East Branch of the Tully originate in Richmond. Several of our hikes have been along these brooks, some of which were the subject of articles for the Rooster. The Falls Brook flows south from Cass Pond (where our town beach is located), roughly paralleling Route 32, across Greenwoods Road and into Massachu- setts, onto Royalston Falls and beyond. The hike from Greenwoods Road to the Falls is among the prettiest in Richmond. Through a hemlock and spruce forest, past 1940s. The Army Corps of Engineers built several such granite outcroppings, next to the Falls Brook which has projects in New England after the catastrophic floods carved pools and arches into the rock as it flowed south. on 1936 and 1938. The Tully Dam is 1,570-feet long This hike was in the May 2018 edition of The Rooster. and 62-feet high. It protects Athol, Orange, and other East of the Falls Brook, also flowing south, are Millers River towns from flooding, and can also help Hunting Brook and Tully Brook, both of which join control water levels on the Connecticut River down- with Falls Brook downstream from Royalston Falls to stream from Millers River. form the East Branch of the Tully River. Hunting Brook Tully Lake is also an outdoor recreation area, open is a short brook which starts on the discontinued portion for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and camp- of Monument Road near the Eliza Ballou Garfield mon- ing. The Army Corps of Engineers controls the depth ument. Tully Brook is a wider, longer brook that flows of the lake, ranging from 16 feet in summer and drawn from north of the Morgan Reserve, across Route 119

4 and along Tully Brook Road before crossing into Mas- married and earned $40,000 or less in 2016. Forms are sachusetts. The hike along the Royalston Falls Road available at www.revenue.nh.gov and the Town Hall. (also called the Falls Road) and the unnamed lane that The forms must be postmarked by June 30. branches off of the Falls Road only to curve and rejoin Dog News: If you have not yet licensed your dog, it again, was described in The Rooster October 2018. you will be charged late fees effective June 1. If you li- On this walk, we crossed Hunts Brook and walked censed your dog in the Town of Richmond last year, along Tully Brook to where the Preserved Whipple you can either come to the office or renew the license homestead is still visible as a series of stone walls, cel- online. If you have added a dog to your family, you will lar holes, and abandoned wells. Walking north on Tully need to come to the office to license your dog. To li- Brook towards Tully Brook Road, there are remnants cense a new dog, please bring with you the Rabies Vac- of many mills that once stood on this brook. cination Certificate along with verification that your dog has been neutered or spayed. Please let me know Public Announcement if you no longer have your dog so I can update my files. Richmond Board of Selectmen Please feel free to contact me if you have any ques- The Selectmen are accepting bids for a 2007 Suzuki LT- tions. Contact information can be found in The Rooster A700X Four Wheel ATV, (minimum bid is $3,000) and and at http://www.richmond.nh.gov. The office phone a 2001 PAC-AM utility trailer. The gross vehicle weight number is 239-6202. is 3500 lbs., (minimum bid is $1,500). These should be sealed bids. Cut off date is July 1. Library News Wendy O’Brien Town Clerk’s Calendar Every Saturday, 10:30, Knitting Circle Annette Tokunaga, Town Clerk SPECIAL EVENTS MON & WED, June 17, 19 CLOSED – Time-Off Sat. June 1, 10:30-11:30, Community Coffee Hour June 30 is the deadline to mail the DP-8, Low and Sat. June 8, 11:00-12:00, Perennial Plant Exchange Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Tues. June 11, 6:00, Book Club form. You may qualify for tax relief from the State if Sat. June 15, 11:00, Summer Reading Kickoff with you were single and earned $20,000 or less or were Parks and Rec

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5 Earth Day Party: wan nine-year-old whose mere presence turns her life We have some very creative kids in Richmond. Using upside down,” Good Reads. The Library has plenty of only recycled materials, the kids answered challenges books, come join us! such as “The world has just run out of candy right be- Sign up in the Library, call us at 239-6164, or drop fore Halloween! Create a machine that can help save us an email at [email protected] to register. trick-or-treating.” See above. New Titles Plant Dividing Exchange: Big Kahuna, Janet Evanovich Do you have too many plants in your garden? Would The Library Book, Susan Orlean you like to meet other Richmond gardeners? Drop by Willing to Die, Lisa Jackson the Library on June 8 between 11 and 12. We will have Tale Teller, Anne Hillerman a leave-a-plant, take-a-plant table outside and coffee Once Upon a River, Diane Sutterfield and tea inside. Expert Richmond gardeners will be on hand to help you divide your plants and answer any Summer Reading Kickoff: questions you may have about your garden. Blast off into space with the Library and the Parks and Recreation Department with a Universe of Stories! Book Club: Start your reading mission on June 15 at 11:00 with tie- Our June meeting will be on June 11 at 6:00 pm. We will be reading Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross. “Miss Julia, a recently bereaved and newly wealthy widow, is only slightly bemused when one Hazel Marie Puckett appears at her door with a young- ster in tow and unceremoniously announces that the child is the bastard son of Miss Julia’s late husband. Suddenly, this longtime church member and pillar of her small Southern community finds herself in the center of an unseemly scandal–and the guardian of a

6 dying, create an “egg” capsule to survive a 6 foot drop, Bill Daniels, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen “Jump to Jupiter” in a scale model of the solar system, and great, great grandson of a Gettysburg prisoner of and make kites to fly. Then join the Parks and Recre- war, will welcome our guests. To commemorate the ation Committee for an out-of-this-world picnic. We event, Hank Hallas will read each of the 79 names and hope to see you and your family there! Jerry Mills will ring a bell after each name is read. The New Hampshire 6th Captain of the Guard will muster Expand your Universe on Wednesdays: the troops and will lay a wreath at the monument. There Join us at 10:00 on Wednesdays and explore the reaches will be a regimental musket salute, after which taps will of space! be played. We were unable to arrange a military fly- June 19: Oh No Astro! over of jets, but are still hopeful for a fixed-wing fly- June 26: Aliens Love Underpants over from the Nashua area. We wish to offer our deep gratitude to the great folks at Athol Granite Works for Civil War Memorial Dedication the excellent job they did in mounting our Civil War Bonnie McCarthy plaque and setting the monument in the ground. From By now most of you have remembered to turn your cal- the photo accompanying this article, you can see they endars from May to June. Prominently displayed on the had an audience. Those in the photo are Jerry Mills, extreme left of your June calendar is Sunday, June 9th, Peter King and Ricard Verock from Athol Granite, the date of the dedication of Richmond’s new Civil War Sandy Laughner, and yours truly in the front. John Monument honoring the 79 soldiers of Richmond’s Lewis took the photo. Jerry, John, and Sandy helped steady the stone, and fill in the concrete and sand. I threw a few rocks in, offering moral support. I’m defi- nitely not leaning on the monument from exhaustion. This is a rain-or-shine event for the whole family. There will be lots of history on display and many people who would like to share their knowledge of the Civil War by answering questions and engaging in animated conversation. We look forward to a large turnout, so please watch carefully for pedestrians as you park. If the weather looks iffy, come prepared. The weather never stopped our guys during the Civil War.

Legislative Update Cheshire 12 – Jennie Gomarlo A lot of bills from the senate have passed in the house in the past month. Their subjects range from child pro- Greatest Generation. The 6th New Hampshire Regi- tection to Medicaid protections to mental health issues ment should be well set up with their small camp ex- and more. The governor has already vetoed the death hibit outside the Veterans’ Hall by 1:30. Inside the hall penalty abolishment and the paid family and medical will be various artifacts, books, photographs and music leave act. There have also been a number of energy for your enjoyment. There will also be a coloring table bills, most encouraging energy efficiency, which the for those young and young of heart who feel creative. sponsors say is the most important way to reduce en- The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm. in the ergy costs in NH. adjacent, newly refurbished Veterans’ Memorial Park. My committee, Ways and Means, sent the casino Refreshments will be served afterward in the hall. Look bill out with a recommendation of inexpedience to leg- for the sheet cake decorated with the 34-star American islate and the house upheld that on Wednesday. There flag. This is a replica of the Union flag that was used were no supporters at the hearing and even a letter from during most of the war even though West Virginia a Sands Casino auditor saying the market is saturated joined the Union on July 4, 1863. in New England. 7 hours on end. I really think more people should give a term or two. Poke around the general court website, gencourt.state.nh.us, where you can find the statutes, the bills and schedules of hearings, all the members, and streaming media of the sessions in the hall. Reach me at [email protected] or 352-9282. Thank you and Happy Spring

April 17, 2019 Council Meeting Debora Pignatelli Executive Councilor, NH District 5 The Governor and Executive Council met on April 17. Here are notes of items I think of interest to our Council District 5. Items may have a link to documents with more information. The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 10:00 am in the Executive Council Chamber at the State House in Con- cord, NH. Our meetings are always open to the public. Please let me know if you would like to attend so that I may greet you personally. I’m leaning towards voting for the historical horse racing bill. These machines would be allowed in the #105: Authorized to award a Local Source Water Pro- charitable gaming sites. These sites give 35% to chari- tection grant to the Pennichuck Water Works Inc., in the ties that have signed up with them. The machines replay amount of $20,000 to complete a project to protect a horse races and people bet on the outcomes, the details public drinking water system. Effective upon G&C ap- of the races being withheld initially. It is a pari-mutuel proval through May 31, 2020. 100% Drinking Water pool of money as it is in live horse racing. State Revolving Fund Loan Management Fee Funds. There is no other state in the Northeast with these VOTE: Unanimous machines so I think it may keep some money in our economy rather than going to other nearby states. #106: Authorized to award a Local Source Water Pro- On another note, I’d like to say that you get quite tection grant to the Merrimack Village District in the an education being a legislator and I’d encourage any- amount of $20,000 to complete a project to protect a one to try it if you have an inclination. All you need is public drinking water system. Effective upon G&C ap- a willingness to study up on your committee’s issues, a proval through May 31, 2020. 100% Drinking Water willingness to drive 2-3 times a week to Concord and State Revolving Fund Loan Management Fee Funds. most importantly, a willingness to sit and listen for VOTE: Unanimous

8 #136: Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Nashua to update the community’s Local Emergency Operations Plan, for a total amount of $6,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds. VOTE: Unanimous

#150: Authorized the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract amendment with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-21-18, item #75), to establish a contingency for Steam Conversion at the State House, State House Annex, and State Library, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $500,000 from $7,149,000 to $7,649,000. (2) Further Authorized an increase in the amount of $160,000 from $30,000 to $190,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Di- vision of Public Works Design and Construction, clerk for oversight and engineering services provided, bringing the total to $660,000. Effective upon G&C approval through the original end date of October 30, 2019. 100% General Funds. VOTE: Unanimous

May 1, 2019 Council Meeting Debora Pignatelli #18A: Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source Executive Councilor, NH District 5 amendment to an existing contract with the Foundation The Governor and Executive Council met on May 1. for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH (originally ap- Here are notes of items I think of interest to our Council proved by G&C on 9-27-17, item #13), for the provi- District 5. Items may have a link to documents with sion of assistance and support for the 13 NH small rural more information. hospitals in order to implement activities provided an- The next Governor and Council Meeting will be nually by the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Pro- held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the gram Grant by increasing the price by $77,357 from Executive Council Chamber at the State House in Con- $493,691 to $571,048. Effective April 1, 2019 through cord, NH. Our meetings are always open to the public. the original end date of May 31, 2021. 100% Federal Please let me know if you would like to attend so that I Funds. VOTE: Unanimous may greet you personally.

9 #25: Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter ough County, NH. Effective upon G&C approval into a contract with Stephens Marquis Associates Inc., through December 1, 2020. 100% Other Funds. Merrimack, NH, for new gasoline and diesel UST sys- VOTE: Unanimous tem at the Merrimack Shed, on the basis of a low bid of $646,000. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in #38: Authorized to enter into a contract with Cheap- the amount of $32,300 for payment of latent conditions skate Landscape and Property Maintenance LLC, which may appear during the construction of the proj- Brentwood, NH, for lawn care and landscape services ect. Effective upon G&C approval through August 30, at 5 NHES Local Offices in Conway, Nashua, 2019. 100% Underground Fuel Tank Replacement – Portsmouth, Salem and Somersworth, in the amount not Capital Fund. VOTE: Unanimous to exceed $38,789.82. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2021. 100% Federal Funds. #32: Authorized to enter into a contract with Schroeder VOTE: Unanimous Construction Management Inc., Nashua, NH, for the purpose of providing dehumidification and ventilation #43: Authorized to enter into a contract with Plug In to an existing vault in Building L located at the State America, Los Angeles, CA, to facilitate, produce and Military Reservation, in an amount not to exceed release a statewide strategic plan to improve electric ve- $57,235. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the hicle infrastructure for the State of NH, in compliance amount of $3,000 for unforeseen conditions and/or with a grant awarded by the US Department of Energy owner-initiated changes for the construction, bringing through the Office of Strategic Initiatives, in the amount the total to $60,235. Effective upon G&C approval of $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June through August 31, 2019. 100% Federal Funds. 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income. VOTE: Unanimous VOTE: Unanimous

#34: Authorized to enter into a grant with Francestown #50: Authorized a loan agreement with the Town of Jaf- Land Trust, in the amount of $15,000 for Abbottville frey, NH, in the amount not to exceed $2,840,000 to fi- Farm Easement in the Town of Francestown, Hillsbor- nance water system improvements. Effective upon

10 G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Pianist Needed Loan Fund Repayment Funds. Pam Goodell VOTE: Unanimous Richmond Methodist Church is looking for a pianist/keyboardist for Sunday services for one hour per #52 Authorized to award an Aquatic Resource Mitiga- week. Call Alison at 239-4494 or Pam at 239-4790. tion Fund Grant to the Piscataquog Land Conservancy, New Boston, NH, in the amount of $185,000 for the The Curious Maturian Ballou purpose of conserving 204 acres of land in Weare. Ef- Deed Transfer of 1773 fective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. Douglass Bartlett 100% ARM Funds. In the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds, I was re- VOTE: Unanimous searching early land records for the Cook Farm when I came upon a fascinating record that has me up at 5:30 #54: Authorized to award an Aquatic Resource Mitiga- am trying to write about my confusing findings. tion Fund grant to the Piscataquog Land Conservancy, It concerns a record of a transfer of two lots of land New Boston, NH, in the amount of $94,000 for the pur- in Richmond in 1773. The reason it came to my atten- pose of conserving approximately 41 acres of land on tion is that William Cook, the brother of Nicholas Cook, Paige Hill Road in Goffstown. Effective upon G&C ap- who built my house was one of the recipients of the proval through June 30, 2020. 100% ARM Funds. deed. When I say one, I mean one of many. The deed VOTE: Unanimous reads like a census of the early Richmond land owners of 1773. There were so many that it was a laborious un- #58: Authorized to award a grant to the Merrimack Vil- dertaking to type all their names using a magnifying lage District, Merrimack, NH, in the amount not to ex- glass to decipher the work of this calligraphic scrivener, ceed $405,000 for water system improvements. (a fellow named Bellows who didn’t get around to mak- Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, ing a copy of the deed until 1790). 2020. 100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Why would one man, Maturin Ballou, deed two lots Funds. VOTE: Unanimous of land to so many grantees for the sum of 45 pounds lawful tender?! The lots mentioned were Lot #1 in the The Governor nominated the following individuals 12th range and Lot# 11 in the 12th range. from District Five to serve on a State Board: Exploring Bassett’s History of the Town Of Rich- James B. Halla of Dunbarton, NH to the Board of mond, I found some hints to the origins of this strange Psychologists. document. David L. Grosso of New Boston, NH to serve as Matturian (many spellings) Ballou was the first Executive Director of the Office of Professional Licen- minister of Richmond. Explicitly, he founded the Bap- sure and Certification. tist Church in 1768. He, like most of Richmond’s early Daniel Marcek of Brookline, NH to the State Com- settlers, came from Bellingham, Massachusetts. Key to mittee on Aging. the mystery is the fact that he was the first minister — and Baptist. When colonial America made the law that the first minister of every town receive a lot of land and

11 a minister’s fee, they were assuming that would mean What you and I may not have known is that the Baptists a minister of an “orthodox” church like the Church of were equally persecuted by the puritans. A large part of England or at least something Congregational or Pres- the persecution consisted of the fact that the towns in byterian — certainly not a Baptist! But Richmond never colonial New England had laws that taxed citizens for had an “orthodox” church and no preachers who ex- the cost of maintaining a church and a minister in each pected pay from town taxes. (Basset called Richmond settlement. If you were not of that religion, you were the least puritanical town in New England outside of expected to pay anyway, having your property seized Rhode Island). The trouble arose from the part of the if you refused to pay taxes to support a religion to law that required that a lot of land be given. which you did not subscribe — in extreme cases even When Maturian Ballou, with the support of his con- getting put to death! gregation, made claim to that land, there arose a sub- As one can imagine, confusion arose as religious stantial controversy. Some of his own congregation diversity increased through early America. Baptists and even thought he had no right to the land and as a result Quakers moved away from Massachusetts to escape the the First Baptist Church split in two. According to Bas- Puritans. As land became more scarce in RI, where did sett, the claim was also disputed by members of other they chose to move next? Southern NH. The law before denominations. I suspect this strange deed had to do the formation of the United States and the writing of with settling this dispute. the constitution still specified that land! The Curious At any rate, all this points out a very unique quality Maturin Ballou Deed Transfer of 1773 should be given of early Richmond, New Hampshire. It was religiously to a town’s first minister. It didn’t specify what “kind” unique. To understand this, one must have some knowl- of minister, and didn’t reckon on rapidly unfolding edge of Bellingham, MA, where many of the settlers religious diversity. It didn’t reckon on a town like Rich- came from. Bellingham was, in early times, considered mond. a part of Rhode Island. As you may know, many early As Basset points out, Richmond never had strong Quakers, (and Baptists!) escaped the persecution of the religious prejudices. The Quakers were renown for their Massachusetts puritans by moving to Rhode Island. religious tolerance, and at the time, apparently so were

12 the Baptists. He says that many in the town were simply in their home. agnostic (omg!). So Richmond could be envisioned as Neighbors-In-Deed matches volunteers one-on-one an early model for religious diversity and religious tol- to seniors, adults with disabilities, or veterans to pro- erance that became the standard for separation of vide ongoing companionship and support. Volunteers church and state throughout our country. may help their care recipient at the grocery store, pick It should be noted that Maturin Ballou was the up prescriptions, go for coffee, sit and chat over a puz- father of Hosea Ballou, one of Richmond’s most illus- zle or, perhaps, go for a scenic drive. Matches are made trious citizens. Hosea Ballou is known as the “father” based upon shared interests and/or life experiences, of Unitarian Universalism in America. He strove to proximity between people’s homes, and expectations. erase every trace of Calvinism from Universalist reli- If an ongoing volunteer role doesn’t fit what you’re gion. This is unique in that current Baptist are reputed looking for, but you would like to help a neighbor re- to be somewhat Calvinistic. If you are wondering what main in their home, consider an episodic opportunity Calvinism is, think “Hellfire, Brimstone, and the Wrath being a volunteer driver or handyman. of God.” Hosea crusaded the “God is Love” concept. To learn more about the Neighbors-In-Deed pro- The possibility that people don’t go to Hell must have gram or the other volunteer roles, call or email Jazmin somewhat gone against the teachings of his Baptist Belcoure at 603-357-6893 or [email protected].. father. But from my readings, I suspect that early Bap- tists, as the objects of persecution themselves, were not Pasta Salad as Calvinistic as they later seemed to become. Terri O’Rorke So in conclusion, and back to the strange deed, and Here’s a great pasta salad to go along with any Father’s why one man sold two tracks of land back to the almost Day BBQ celebrations! entire population of Richmond, I suspect somehow this Whisk in a large serving bowl until well blended: deed had to do with settling the dispute that arose from 1/3 C olive oil a Baptist minister owning land that was granted to him 1/4 C red wine vinegar by this arcane colonial law, that was not expected to 1 tsp. Italian seasoning favor Baptists. What did all these men do with these 3/4 tsp salt two tracts of land owned in common and bought for 45 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper pounds? Perhaps it will remain a mystery. Add the following, tossing to mix and coat: 4 C broccoli florets, cooked and cooled Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center 3 C rotelle or penne pasta, cooked, drained and In Need of Volunteers cooled Jazmin Belcoure 1 can (15-16 oz.) small red beans, rinsed and Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your drained community? By volunteering just one-to-two hours a 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced week with Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center’s 1 package (1.5 oz.) sliced pepperoni Neighbors-In-Deed program, you can have a direct im- Makes about 4-5 servings, 573 calories per serving pact on the life of one of your fellow community mem- HAPPY FATHER’S DAY RICHMOND DADS!! bers who is struggling to remain living independently IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE CHIMNEY CLEANING TIME Keene Police Submitted by Neil Moriarty Est. 1982 Once again we are starting to hear about “one pot meth DON’T WAIT – Prevent Chimney Fires! labs” in the state. These are plastic bottles that are used Rainguards, Relining, to mix chemicals and make Methamphetamine. The Repairs & Problems Solved. bottles often get discarded on the side of the road. Usu- ally these bottles contain a sludge material or a white Chimney Cricket Sweep residue. [603] 239-4636 13 A person finding the discarded bottle can be badly not filed for any retirement – now that $220,000 which burned if they remove the cap allowing oxygen to mix would have paid for part of your school tax bill (it with the ingredients. When oxygen mixes too quickly would have been returned to the towns as unexpended with the chemicals, it explodes. The explosion often [surplus] funds); becomes an added $220,000 tax bill. happens while the person is holding the bottle. It can Let’s hope you, the taxpayer, remember that next year! turn into a fireball of chemicals and flames leaving the We finally hired Our Human Resources Person - holder and those around him badly burned. Patti Brown Plastic bottles with unidentified contents should be By the by, why not call our tax collector and find referred to local law enforcement and under no circum- out how many of your fellow taxpayers did not have stances touched. the money to pay that tax bill? Our Administrative Assistant for MRSD, Ms. Lil- Things and Thoughts from the District lian Sutton, received 2019 Office Professional of the Neil Moriarty Year Award. Congratulations Lil – Well Deserved If you have a problem that you can’t seem to solve – As always, thank you for reading my article, if you try calling 211, which will put you in touch with a host have a suggestion, comments, or items you wish me of resources that provide assistance.You can ask for de- to cover, contact me at [email protected], 603-239- tectors for free throughout the year 4031 or at 782 Old Homestead Hwy, Richmond NH 03470. 1. Mount Caesar's second graders Create a “Wax Museum” – About 20 of the second-grade class created Hummingbirds what they called a wax museum, which was about 20 Neil Moriarty studies of historical personalities. The studies included The Hummingbirds arrived in North Richmond at researching the subject, creating a characterization of 1:52 pm! the person, and a study of the character. Many of the kids memorized their speech about the person. In the Parks and Recreation cafeteria you strolled around stopping at the “wax mu- Karen Daugherty seum” of the personality – the kid would either read or Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help clean our just say the story (from memory). A great deal of re- town. I did notice that numerous people cleaned up search was done by these students; for example, did you their properties along the road. There were many con- know that Jackie Robinson was not only in the military tributors, and the edges of the roads were teeming with but was an officer? WELL DONE KIDS! filled trash bags. Thank you! 2. $220,000 Extra Tax for Early Retirement Summer is right around the corner. Buoys are out Your school board spent an extra $220,000 for extended at Cass Pond, and there is a seasonal porta-potty avail- Early Retirement benefits after you, the taxpayer, had able for your convenience. Remember that the beach is approved the warrant articles on March 12, 2019. One a carry-in/carry-out facility. Please take all of your be- week later, your school board (without my vote) ex- longings and trash/food home with you. There is a tended Early Retirement benefits to employees that had porta-potty behind the fire station for the season as well.

From Another Friend on Athol Road

14 Picnic, and Tie-Dye party! We will have food, drinks, tie-dye, and other hands-on activities. Please bring a white or light colored shirt to tie-dye. June 14, 6pm at the Veteran’s Hall Ladies Game Night June 15, 11am at the Pavilion, Annual Summer Read- ing Kick-off, Picnic, and Tie Dye party July 12, 6pm at the Veteran’s Hall Ladies Game Night

Pastel Society of New Hampshire Regina Vorce The Jaffrey Civic Center is hosting a group pastel exhibit by the Pastel Society of New Hampshire beginning Sun., June 2 – June 27, 2019. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday, June 2, from 2 – 4 pm. The exhibit and reception are free, open to the public. For more information about the Pastel Society of NH, go to: www. http://pastelsocietynh.com. The Jaffrey Civic Center, is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Parking in rear. We are a designated 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to art, education and civic activities. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am –12 noon, 1– 5 pm and Saturday, 10 –2. Admission is always free. For information: e-mail: [email protected] or call 603-532-6527.

Watercolor Class Continues Regina Vorce The Jaffrey Civic Center continues presenting the watercolor class lead by Richmond resident Jeani Eismont. The classes are on Mondays from 1 pm to 4 pm. For information: e-mail: [email protected] or call 603-532-6527.

Home Energy Efficiency Made Easy Susan Opal Wyatt Despite the many benefits to consumers and businesses – not to mention our climate – energy efficiency has not Don’t forget that there is a play structure behind the been a priority for our governor or our legislators. Last library for little ones to play on, picnic tables in the year, the legislature even tried to strip the program of pavilion, and a large open field to run and play on. Take its funding. That’s why we need you to take action now. advantage of these after storytime on Wednesdays, or We urge you to call the governor’s office, and then any other time. They are there for your enjoyment, reach out to your representatives, to say clearly that en- recreation, and relaxation. ergy efficiency is here to stay in New Hampshire – and We look forward to seeing you this summer around it must be funded fully. town, as well as at these upcoming events. Ladies Game In addition, one of the best ways to make New Night will now be on the second Friday of each month. Hampshire a leader in energy efficiency is by taking ad- Ever played BUNKO? Come on out and join the vantage of efficiency programs ourselves. Did you fun. Join us for the annual Summer-Reading Kick-off, know you could get a free home audit, as well as help 15 with paying the costs of home improvements like new The journey and experiences they were able to have insulation? This winter, I gave my family the gift of was only a small fraction of what they had planned. warmth and comfort with new insulation paid for in part Al was a renaissance man. He was well-read, well- by the state’s energy efficiency program. If your home spoken and a true gentleman. He danced, he juggled but is drafty, too, you can get help to fix that. also debated philosophical and theological doctrines. So, call your utility or visit www.nhsaves.com for Not to say he was without mischief, but if you were more information on home weatherization assistance ever in trouble, you would be happy to have Al in your and rebates on cost-saving products like thermostats corner. and clothes washers – and then tell your neighbors to Al was passionate about learning. He graduated give it a try. from Monadnock Regional high school, he went on to When we each take advantage of energy efficiency achieve his EMT and Wilderness First responder cer- programs, the whole state saves money by cutting elec- tificates, as well as his Associates in aerospace technol- tric and gas costs – and we save the climate, too. ogy from the Community College of the Air Force. He We have a Richmond Energy Volunteer Group was also pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing which we would like to restart now. We need to get while working full time. started with three or more volunteers here in Richmond. From an early age he was dedicated to a life of serv- If you are interested in joining the group, please let me ice. He was continually involved in volunteering in his know at [email protected]. The Monad- community, He enlisted as soon as he was able and nock region has formed an “Energy Hub.” Our hope is found his purpose in helping those in need. that we will have 100% renewable energy for the whole Al was loved by all who met him. He was a loving region, but for now we have passed 100% for Keene as son, caring brother, cherished uncle, adoring husband, of 1/18/19. We are starting with a “button-up effort” loved cousin and devoted friend. He is remembered by and LEDs for all. Four towns have been active for years his wife, Ashley; his parents Mark and Mary Miller; his and are having a “solarize effort.” They have a group siblings, Paul, Peggy, Katie, Brigette, Ray, Dennis, deal with an installer and help getting started for these Gerry, and Michele. towns. We hope we will be able to join in next year. His greatest joys were his nieces and nephews: If you would like to see some of the work that is Troy, Mark, Elise, James, Ava, Nora and Bryson. Al is getting started already visit these websites: also survived by his wife’s parents, Suzanne and Gre- https://greenmonadnock.org gory Hopkins, and Jerry Pappas. His memory will live https://www.facebook.com/MonadnockEnergyHub on with those who were lucky enough to have truly https://greenmonadnock.org/monadnock-energy-hub/about known the unique soul that he was. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Sgt. Albert “Al” Joseph Miller April 29, 2019, at the Carpenter Chapel at DAFB (Base Obituary Housing Side), Hawthorne Drive/Lebanon Road, Dover Former Richmond resident Staff Sargent Albert “Al” AFB, DE. A private Interment with full military honors Miller, born on March 7, 1995 passed away on the 19th was held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, of April 2019 while serving Bear, DE. on Al Udeid Air Base Qatar in Donations may be made to: support of Operation Free- Usher Syndrome Coalition dom Sentinel. Despite his ten- 63 Great Road Suite 207, Maynard MA 01754 der age of twenty-four years, Web: http://www.usher-syndrome.org his time was filled with love and adventure. Roger N. Brooks Al was full of life. He Obituary and his brother Dennis trav- Roger Nagle Brooks, 81, a longtime resident of Rich- elled six countries together. mond, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He passed peace- His newest chapter began fully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife with his bride, Ashley. She was the light of his world. and five children. 16 He was born the son of the enjoyed running, riding his BMW motorcycle, and put- late Ella (Murray) Brooks ting the top down on his Corvette. He also served as a Pease and George C. Brooks volunteer fireman and member of the Planning Board on March 30, 1938, in Bing- in Richmond. hamton, New York. He gradu- Roger was a family man who took great pride in the ated from Binghamton Central accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. A High School in the class of man who possessed great wit and a unique sense of 1956. The first in his family to humor, he also was a kind, considerate, and soulful attend college, Roger pursued friend who welcomed all into his home: published a B.A. in English and graduated author, sanitation worker, itinerant artist, or wayward from Rutgers University class of 1960. He was a member traveler looking for a dry night’s rest (all true stories.) of Chi Psi fraternity. Frugal and modest in lifestyle, he gave generously of Following college, Roger was commissioned an of- himself to help others. ficer in the United States Marine Corps. As an infantry Roger is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Brooks of officer, he led the 3rd platoon “C” company, 1st battal- Richmond; his children: Stacey A. Brooks and her hus- ion, 8th Marines. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in band, Rafi Landau, of Rye, NH; George C. Brooks and 1962, he was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, and later his wife, Mary Kay, of Roswell, GA; Eric E. Brooks served as an aerial observer. At the rank of Captain, he and his wife, Diane, of South Weymouth, MA; Kelley was honorably discharged in January, 1965. L. Brooks of Somerville, MA; Heather E. Brooks and In 1961, in the middle of a blizzard, he married his her husband, Thomas Driscoll, of Portsmouth, NH. He college sweetheart, Phyllis Anne Humphrey, at the is also mourned by a man he considered a son, Philip Nichols Methodist Church in Trumbull, CT. In Decem- Sherrick of Jacksonville, FL. He leaves thirteen grand- ber 2018, they celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding children, cousins, extended family, and friends. Roger anniversary. is pre-deceased by his parents, as well as his beloved Roger prided himself on his strong work ethic and dogs, Shadow, Randall, and Skeleton von Friendly commitment to his professional life. He was employed Giant, who famously received several votes for Rich- by Union Camp Corporation in the sales division and mond Selectman. worked for the company for thirty-four years, retiring Calling hours will be held at the Village Church, in 1999. Until his death, he retained strong friendships 121 Cobble Hill Road, West Swanzey, NH, on Satur- with former colleagues and associates with whom he day, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Burial with had developed personal relationships. military honors will be held privately in the family lot, In his 30s, Roger embraced a spiritual path and was at the Earl Howard Cemetery in Richmond. drawn increasingly to a life of service to God and com- In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the munity. While still working full-time, he became a pas- Roger and Phyllis Brooks Scholarship fund for gradu- tor of the Westport Village Church. In 1993, he founded ating MRHS seniors. Donations can be made online at the Village Church in West Swanzey. On top of that, he https://brooksscholarship.givingfuel.com/donate or via held a weekly Bible study at the Cheshire County Jail check payable to: for many years. A highlight of his ministry was a trip Trustees of Trust Funds, to Africa as part of a church leadership training confer- Swanzey Town Hall ence in 2001. Through their work in the church, Roger 620 Old Homestead Highway and Phyllis touched countless lives with their compas- P.O. Box 10009, Swanzey, NH 03446-0009. sion, guidance, and charity. He stepped down as Senior In the memo line include “Roger and Phyllis Pastor of the Village Church in 2010. Brooks Scholarship fund” All services are under the He had many interests in life. He was a voracious care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Cremato- reader and eloquent writer. He loved sharing his knowl- ries, 46 South Winchester St., Swanzey, NH. 03446. edge and insight with all who were interested – and a www.cheshirefamilyfh.com few who were not. He played music with great enthu- siasm (in lieu of mastery) on the guitar and banjo. 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