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See the attendant. : : PO Box 7844PO Box • 798-4543 7059PO Box • 798-5521 7059PO Box • 798-5584 7032PO Box • 798-5612 P 7837PO Box • 798-4540 P : lanning/Zoning Board lanning/Zoning Highw Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.: Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 8 a.m.–4:00 Mon.–Fri.: p.m. 8 a.m.–4:00 Mon.–Fri.: Senators — District 07 Senators P Maxfi eekdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. of 7 a.m. and the hours eekdays between ednesda 7039 School Street • 783-4400 ohn O. eld ood Loudon Elementary School 437 Daniel Webster Hwy.,Webster 437 Daniel Boscawen, NH 03303-2411 J W ues. & Librarian: Nancy HendyLibrarian: Nancy • 798-5153 Road Agent: David RiceAgent: David Road • 783-4568 : T Merrimack County — District 6 Thurs.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. • Sat.: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 798-5203 (Mondays only) to schedule a ride. only) 798-5203 (Mondays Maxfi Fire Department:Fire Emergencies: 911 t B. Flanders month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Building. Blessed Hope Food Pantry of Pantry Blessed Hope Food Loudon Police Department:Police Emergencies: 911 Lockw . Tues.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m.Tues.: • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wed.–Thurs.: . D Call the Superintendent’s Office for meeting location. for Office Call the Superintendent’s esidents can purchase facility stickers at the transfer station for at the transfer facility stickers esidents can purchase P Loudon Repr Joy K. Tilton Mon.: 1–7 p.m. • Tues.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. • Wed.: 1–9 p.m. Wed.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. • Tues.: Mon.: 1–7 p.m. • on.–Thurs.: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. • 6 p.m.–9 p.m. evenings: Tues. y Open most Rober or more information, call Rev. 783-4540 Henry or Betty Frost: M Mon.–Thurs.: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.Mon.–Thurs.: 8 a.m.–4 • 6 p.m.–9 p.m. evenings: Tues. Frank A. Tupper by the station w Ro F ire Department holds its general meeting on the second Department holds its general ire Monday of the James W. Danforth Town of Loudon Office Hours Loudon of Town The School Board meets the second Board The School at 7:15 p.m. Monday of the month Fire permits for the weekend need to be obtained during these times. need to be obtained during the weekend permits for Fire For more information or on other days, call Barbara Cameron: 783-4534 call Barbara more information or on other days, For Loudon r Mon.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wed.–Thur.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. • Tues.: The Planning Board Meets the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in of the month at 7:00 Thursday the third Meets The Planning Board Selectmen meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Building. at evenings Tuesday Selectmen meet Priscilla he Community Building. The Zoning Board meets the fourth Thursday of the Thursday meets the fourth The Zoning Board he Community Building. Claire D. 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Black 3 December 2006 www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger Page 3 Loudon Where to Worship in Loudon Congregational Faith Community Bible Church Pastor Jeff Owen Church News: Hilltop 334 North Village Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 783-4045 Summer Worship: 9:30 a.m. Winter: Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cafe Will Be Open Youth Group Friday: 6:30–8 p.m. for grades 6–12 Sept.–June Faith Weaver Friends: Age 3 through 5th Grade. Fri. 6:30–8 p.m. For Sledders ■ ■■ oudon Congregational Church announces the opening of the Hilltop Cafe at Ltheir meeting house on Church Street this winter. During the afternoon hours First Church of the Nazarene on select weekend days this winter, the Hilltop Cafe will be open for those who Rev. W. John White, Senior Pastor come to sled on the Loudon Congregational Church hill. On weekend days when 33 Staniels Rd, Loudon NH 03307 • Ph: 603-224-1311 • Office Hours: 9–2, Tues.–Fri. there is enough snow on the hill fit for sledding, the Cafe will be available to sled- phyllish@nazarenefirstchurch.org • www.nazarenefirstchurch.org ders and their families. We invite you come on in and warm up with a hot cup of Sundays: Sunday School, All Ages: 9:15 a.m. coffee, tea or cocoa, quench your thirst with a cold drink, or enjoy a light snack. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers. Kinder-Church The Cafe will also be a cozy spot to rest, change into dry mittens, or sit and read (Preschoolers and Kindergarteners). Children’s Church (Grades 1–6) or chat with friends while the kids slide. Of course, restroom facilities will be Wednesdays: Youth Group w/Youth Pastor: 6:30 p.m. [Doug Milne (224-1311 x12)] available during the hours the Cafe is open, and all refreshments are complimenta- Bible Studies: 7:00 p.m. • Kid’s Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m. (Ages 3–Grade 6) ry. If you have questions, or need to contact Loudon Congregational Church for Thursday: Teen Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. at Youth Pastor’s Home any other reason, please call 783-9478. ■ Other: Once a month will also have events for men, women, adults, and seniors (50+) called OASIS. Please call the church office for details: 224-1311. ■■■ December Happenings at Landmark Baptist Church Pastor Eric Davis Loudon’s Church of the 103 Chichester Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 798-3818 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning: 10:30 a.m. Nazarene Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Evening: 7:00 p.m. B B

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■■■ a l a c c 12/10 Christmas Comes at Just the Right Time k k Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church 12/17 Does Christmas Make Any Difference? Rev. Henry Frost 12/24 Could God Use Me? Currently meeting at the Loudon Community Center in Loudon Village until 12/31 Starting the New Year Right our Church on Clough Hill is repaired following a June 12, 2005 fire. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7852, Loudon, NH 03307 • 783-4540 Member of the American Baptist Churches of VT/NH (Lakes Area Association) NEW: College & Career Sunday School class for high school graduates, college Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. students and young married couples (without children yet). ■■■ “An Old Fashion Christmas Pageant” Loudon Congregational Church Children’s Christmas Program Rev. David D. Randlett, III Sunday, December 10th at 6:00 P.M. 7018 Church Street, PO Box 7034, Loudon, NH 03307 • 783-9478 • www.loudoncongregational.org Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. (Staffed nursery for infants–pre-K) Just like the title says, this will be a pageant like the older Sunday School (all ages): 11:15 a.m. (Sept.–June) adults remember being in when they were kids. The children Sunday Evening Celebration Supper and Worship: will sing and act out the Christmas Story straight from the Monthly at 5:30 p.m. Please call for details. pages of God’s Holy Word and the audience will have a part Women In Christ Study and Fellowship: Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. as well…singing the Christmas Hymns and Carols. It will LCC Youth Group (Jr. & Sr. High teens): Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. be a fun time for all!! This is a family orientated event, so bring your little ones to see the Christmas Story come alive. ■■■ Sunday, December 24th at 6:00 P.M. Loudon Family Bible Church This year’s Christmas Eve Service will feature Carols — Candles — Commu- “Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!” nion. Pastor Steve Ludwick Senior Pastor John White will deliver at message entitled: “A Gift to Open on 676 Loudon Ridge Rd., PO Box 7858, Loudon, NH, 03307 • 267-7577 Christmas Eve.” www.myfamilybiblechurch.org • Email: [email protected] Nursery care will be provided for babies (if needed) and the toddlers will have Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. A blend of hymns & contemporary songs. ■ Fellowship time following service is provided. Sunday School for ages 4 their own special Christmas Eve Service, with activities designed just for them. years–5th grade during worship service. Nursery also Available. Sunday Evening: Youth Group — For Grades 6–11: 6–7:45 p.m. Monday: Men’s Fellowship and Prayer 7–8:45 p.m. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, fellowship, and prayer: 9:15 a.m. Ongoing Evening Adult Bible Studies: call for details ■ ■ ■

SonLight Christian Fellowship Bringing Your Dream Home! Pastor Thomas Friedrich 54 West Street, Concord, NH 03301 Currently meeting at the Loudon American Legion Hall, So. Village Rd. Mailing address: 55 Wiggins Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 798-3112 • [email protected] Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. IS A NEW HOME First Sunday of Every Month: Discovery Series Bible Lessons ON YOUR Sheri Zawisza, Realtor ■■■ HOLIDAY WISH LIST? 603-224-4080, Ext. 46 Let me help make your wish Cell 603-731-2335 [email protected] To have your Church’s information added to this column, come true! Contact me to help please email your information to [email protected] you find the perfect home. 4 Page 4 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org December 2006

Maxfield Public Library News By Cheryl Ingerson

Story Time Building with Dad by Carol Nevius. n abundance of seasonal crafts will The book is about a boy whose father is Alight up the month of December helping to build a new school. The for the story time children. On Decem- Library also has new books for the chil- ber 5th and 7th, they will start off by dren’s nonfiction section. Middle school-aged children might enjoy All The Mummy visited making macaroni snowflakes to go Maxfield Public Library along with Eric Carle’s story Dream Aboard! Passenger Trains Around the Snow and listen to Robert’s Snow by World by Karl Zimmermann, Wildfire at Halloween to catch Grace Lin. The children will hear Mid- by Taylor Morrison, The Cat with the up on some reading! night Snowman by Caroline Feller Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin Bauer and Caralyn Buehner’s Snowmen by Susan Goldman Rubin. Children of at Night, on December 12th and 14th, all ages who are interested in poetry followed by making their own snow- will enjoy Once Upon a Tomb: Gravely man. On December 19th and 21st, the Humorous Verses by J. Patrick Lewis, children will celebrate the holidays Count Me a Rhyme by Jane Yolen, and with a festive gathering. Parents are In the Garden: Who’s Been Here? by encouraged to bring a snack to share Lindsay Barrett George. and the Library will provide juice. The Watercolor Course children will listen to The Mouse Before Whether you consider yourself a Christmas by Michael Garland and watercolorist or have always wanted to What the Little Fir Tree Wore to the try your hand, here is your chance. The Christmas Party by Satomi Ichikawa. library will offer watercolor painting They will make sparkly pinecone orna- instruction in January if enough people ments to decorate their homes. The B are interested. The course will run for l a Library will be closed December 25th

c six weeks and cost $90. Beginners are k through January 1st for the holidays, so welcome. Please call 798-5153 for there will be no story time on the 26th more details. and 28th of December. Please join us Tuesday, January 2nd, as we start off the Book Sale New Year! Over 1,000 donated books and VHS Trick or Treating tapes were available at the Library’s last sale in October, and we expect to have We saw lobsters and cows, race car close to that many to offer again in Jan- drivers and Indians, Curious George uary. Thanks to the generosity of so and Little Bo Peep in the Library on many people, an array of titles covers Halloween! The story time children the tables at prices that are impossible enjoyed walking to the police station, to beat. Stop by on January 6th, from 9 the fire station, and the selectman’s a.m. to 1 p.m., to find your own trea- office to collect some ghoulish goodies. sures. In addition to the trick or treating, they listened to a story and shared their Library Hours yummy snacks. Thank you to Chief The Library is open Monday 1–7 Fiske, Janice Morin, John Reece, Bon- p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Wednes- nie Theriault, Jean Lee, and everyone at day 1–9 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. the town offices for their part in our and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Halloween celebration. Holiday Hours New Books From December 25th through Janu- The children’s room has some new ary 1st the Library will be closed for books for elementary readers with sea- inventory. Grab some books by Decem- sonal themes: Sally’s Snow Adventure ber 23rd to get you through the holidays by Stephen Huneck, Bear Dreams by until we open again in the New Year. Elisha Cooper, Pumpkins by Ken Rob- Remember that the book drop is avail- bins, and Apples also by Ken Robbins. able to those who need to return books, Or, if you have a little one interested in DVDs, and other materials during the the new addition being built at the hours that we are closed. Happy Holi- Loudon Elementary School, we have a days! ■ book you may want to check out called

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ur November 14th meeting turned out to be pretty informative, as we expected. t’s that time of year again. Tax bills reduce taxes. This is not unusual. OWendy Dumais, coordinator of the capital area public health network gave us Ihave appeared in our mailboxes and Most years a bit of the unreserved literature with tips on putting together emergency kits for weather or health emer- are due December 13 this year. In case fund balance is used to reduce taxes. gencies. She also passed out sheets on which we could sign up to volunteer in many you were wondering where those It’s a standard practice. In the past, areas in case of pandemics or other widespread emergencies. numbers come from, this article is an DRA recommended not less than 5% Selectman Dusty Bowles spoke briefly on property tax exemptions for the elder- attempt to explain the process. I hope of the unreserved fund balance be ly and veterans. He also answered a question from the group regarding the presen- it clarifies things a bit. If you still have retained as that money is used to tation of the Boston Post Cane for Loudon’s oldest citizen. Mr Bowles promised to questions, I suggest you speak to the cover emergencies such as the flood bring it up to his fellow selectmen for discussion. very knowledgeable and helpful staff damage experienced this past year. Police Chief Fiske addressed the “vacant house check” and distributed sheets to in our Town Office. They are available Current recommendations put that fig- fill out if you plan to be away from home for extended time to be presented to the to help you and may explain the ure at 8–17%. What this means is that police department. He also passed out pamphlets from USDA with information process a bit better than I do here! the Town cannot use all of its unre- about loans for low-income seniors who need home repairs. The Department of Revenue served fund balance to reduce taxes Cheryl Scanlon of Vista Volunteers of America spoke on Medicare Part D Pre- Administration (DRA), which is an — not matter how much it would like scription Program. She advised that there are now 53 plans versus the 42 plans that arm of the State of New Hampshire, to do that! It is important to hold some were offered last year from which to choose. November 15th begins the new enroll- determines your property taxes using money aside for emergencies. ment term. a complicated formula that takes into Comparing last year’s tax rate We had an excellent meal provided by CAP which consisted of stuffed chicken account things like how much Loudon breakdown to this year’s is akin to with gravy, baked potato with sour cream, peas, carrots, and three choices of pie. needs to operate; how much Merri- comparing apples to oranges. As I’m Speaking of food, December 12th will be our Christmas potluck lunch. Luck is mack County needs to operate; and sure you have noticed, your home is the key word here because we always have wonderful selections to pick from. We (and this is a biggie) how much the probably worth a lot more this year will sing Christmas carols and eat great food. We always have a really enjoyable Merrimack Valley School District than last. Again, these assessments are time, and why would this year be any different? We had two new members, Judy needs to operate. DRA looks at driven by the State. If the average sale Johnston and Stanley Prescott join us in November and we were happy to welcome Loudon’s expenses (including our price of a home in Loudon is 110% B l a them. ■ portion of all of the above) and sub- more (or 90% less) than the average c tracts our estimated income (includ- assessed price, the State mandates the k ing income from departments, assessments be brought into line to recycling fees, our share of the State reflect more closely the sale price. CORRECTION: Rooms & Meals Tax, State revenues, Assessments are market driven but are etc.). The final figure is what must be usually a bit behind of the current n page 14 of the November Loudon Ledger, the NH Lakes Host inspect- raised through property taxes. market due to the time lag in getting ing a boat is Mathieu Nichols, not Mathieu Nadeau. Our apologies for O Take a close look at your most all the numbers through DRA. So, the mis-identification. recent tax bill. In the bottom left cor- even though the market is slowing a ner you will see a breakdown of your bit right now, your assessment is more bottom-line rate of $17.05. Of that in line with what you could actually final figure, nearly 70% pays for edu- get should you choose to sell your cation. Only about 19% ($3.22) funds home today. Boating Education the operations of the Town of Loudon. The higher assessments mean a If your assessment was large pool to draw money from. This Class Schedule $250,000.00, your tax bill would is why we saw our rate go down — the he Department of Safety, Boating Education recently scheduled additional equal $4,263.00. Of that total, only pool is much bigger. In some cases, Tboating safety courses for the upcoming months. There is a $10.00 non-refund- $805.00 funds town expenses. people saw their total bill decrease as able fee per person for the class and because of the limited seating pre-registration $498.00 goes to the county. The their assessment did not change very is required, Call (603) 267-7256 or (888) 254-2125 to pre-register. Seating is still remainder — $2,960.00 — pays for much. In cases where homes are now available in the following courses: the schools! assessed closer to what they would Through the years, Loudon’s actually sell for, the total tax bill may ONE FULL-DAY SESSION (Saturday) Selectmen have been a pretty frugal have increased. 12/02/06 9:00 AM–4:30 PM Dept. of Safety, 33 Hazen Dr., Concord bunch. This year’s rate was reduced It is all very complex and I am not 12/02/06 9:00 AM–4:30 PM NH Department of Fish & Game, Keene further by using $292,500 from the sure I’ve helped matters a whole lot 12/09/06 9:00 AM–4:30 PM St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua unreserved fund balance. By using here. I always ask people two ques- that money to reduce taxes, the Select- tions when they start to rant about TWO-DAY SESSION (weeknights) men chose to help lessen the impact their tax bill: 12/04/06 & 12/06/06 6:00–9:30 PM Wolfeboro Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro on residents of higher county and 1. Have you checked your property 12/11/06 & 12/13/06 6:00–9:30 PM Bedford Police Department, Bedford school taxes. card recently to determine if you are 12/11/06 & 12/13/06 6:00–9:30 PM Derry Running Brook M.S., Derry Those of you who attended Town being taxed on what you actually 12/11/06 & 12/13/06 6:00–9:30 PM Dover High School, Dover Meeting will recall an amendment to own? 12/11/06 & 12/13/06 6:00–9:30 PM Merrimack Town Hall, Merrimack ■ Article 9 that would take $250,000 And, more importantly, I ask: from the unreserved fund balance and 2. Did you go to School Meeting place it into a Capital Reserve Fund this year? That is where the largest (CRF) for a future town office build- portion of your taxes go and it is STEW KRIS MERRIE ing. The amendment passed. However, important that you participate in the Von Jorro-Warrendale Petcare Center DRA determined the amendment was process. improper as it changed the original Let your voice be heard in town, • Prof. Pet Grooming intent of the warrant article — some- school, and county government. Con- Make your holiday • Dog Daycare thing a motion from the floor of Town tact your representatives. Don’t think reservations early! • Boarding Meeting can’t do. Therefore, the your opinion doesn’t count — it’s that • Training money could not be transferred into a apathy that produces poor results. ABKA Member CRF and remained in the unreserved There is strength in numbers; encour- 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, 98 COUNTRY ACRES fund balance. The Selectmen chose to age your neighbors and friends to par- 44 Coaster Road Tel: (603) 783-0011 use the money, plus a bit more, to ticipate in government. ■ Loudon, NH 03307 [email protected] ge mini- antage of ve such a sup- ve ho joined us at the Honor t prised to ha ge application season full send in their applications. School News — cont.School on 7 ou to all w sur y had our three colle tment y e v amilies each year. These baskets amilies each year. ha f ections on current events, especially ections on current events, While the pantry to obtain is able The Food Pantry is open 3 mornings The Food Submitted by Robin Denham, NAHS are We Greetings from Guidance! Submitted by Leah Powers, Key Club Key Submitted by Leah Powers, Thank y om MVHS Guidance e hanksgiving Baskets to approximately Baskets hanksgiving 0 275 meals served for the month. Of heir clients with basic needs such as nclude the basic staples of a Thanks- nclude the basic staples of a Society Induction Ceremony i the turkey. including dinner, giving clients through to their food to provide local donations, the Capital Region and the Community Program, Food look to assist also they Action Program, t soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, cleaning supplies and paper While these items are impor- products. insuf- folks have tant to all of us, many ficient income to purchase these items using their limited income to are as they their bills. pay and put food on the table seek com- we This is an area in which donations munity support in providing Valley The Merrimack of these items. to assist will be doing a drive Club Key the food pantry in obtaining these items. lies with 85 individuals. This equates to lies with 85 individuals. 1 16 were this group of 85 individuals, under of 60, and 23 were the age over the age of 18. Satur- and Thursday Tuesday, per week, also provide They from 9–10 am. day T 4 Advisor Fr Depar into the colle and students are reminded to swing, check their deadlines and get requests in for records, letters of recommenda- need else they tion, and whatever before the W a resounding suc- were fairs and they visited MV 90 colleges A total of cess. and our students took full adv the opportunities reps, to meet college Advisor. Written by Debbie and Nicole Advisor. Matott National Ar Art Honor Society Induction National great. The students were ceremony. wonder- appreciated all your really We ful feedback, in emails and in person, Car- on the opportunity to hear David on his views enjoyed You roll speak. quality of one’s art can improve how for life and also be used as a vehicle refl your also expressed of you Many today. his books as of his artwork, enjoyment as sketchbooks. well were And we pleasantl portive group of parents (40+) in our portive audience. - y ood led stu The F . ho represents y tance of voting antr . or more details or to ept his promise. Mr. Topics such as North such as Topics ood P ellas! ooden handle and proudl enacook area. In the month w . ters. F a e Geri Gormley got the congress- the MV Pride logo. These make the MV Pride logo. located in Penacook, is a non- located in Penacook, v y y simple telephone call to the Con- y reater P her John Lynch and Paul Hodes were and Paul John Lynch The Merrimack Valley High School Valley The Merrimack Submitted by Pam Ean, PAC Advisor, Ean, PAC Submitted by Pam SCHOOL SPIRIT YOUR SHOW Taylor Submitted by Kim On September 28, the Political A visit before the election into their great students, parents gift for MV antr ents about the impor etball Booster Club eac nd staying informed, the important informed, nd staying ejecting some outside messages). If ejecting some outside dents to meet the man w DC. Washington, us in but could not fit the PAC by also invited a schedules. cord office of Representative Charlie cord office of Representative Bass b man here to address about 150 students in October “God” in the Pledge, the word Korea, dis- and constitutional rights were cussed. as a Prepared questions as well spontaneous discussion enab of October the pantry served 36 fami- denominational food pantry that serves the g displa a and suppor purchase an umbrella please call Kim All at 934-2255 or 455-4921. Taylor proceeds benefit the MVHS Girls’ Bas- k Key Club Fund Raising Club, as a service project in 2006, Key has decided to assist the Immaculate Conception F P a Hampshire, and his issues facing New he would solutions and ideas on how Hampshire advan- the New help keep tage. Ms. Ean, one of the Political Advisors, had met Mr. Action Club at a G.O.P. Coburn, back in February, Coburn Mr. meeting. Ms. Ean asked that if he decided to run for Governor, please come and speak to the he would Students? M.V. Coburn graciously Mr. accepted and k American Studies and Geri Gormley, T MV Umbr WITH DAYS ON RAINY/SNOWY These AN MV LOGO UMBRELLA. golf umbrellas measure and white navy 48", ha goes unanswered (due to E-Mail filters goes unanswered r please Phone-Mail goes unanswered, contact an administrator. Guber- Action Club hosted Republican visit to natorial candidate, Jim Coburn’s Coburn to the stu- spoke MVHS. Mr. d Coburn very with our impressed was students’ of the interest and knowledge issues. Gubernatorial Candidate Gubernatorial Jim Coburn and Charlie Congressman MVHS Bass Visit 6 ut eachers are T one for your y er v usiness hours. ou to e hile we installed our new hile we available uction Update ait for g. e w-up Phone-Mail if an E-Mail ce within 1. The new system actually has many system actually The new 1. has Phone- 2. Each teacher now Thank y The new science wing, which was science wing, which The new follo fi 83-0448. We look forward to hearing look forward We 83-0448. ey points with the new phones: points with the new ey xpected to check E-Mail and Phone- he plumbing, heating, ventilation, and he plumbing, heating, ventilation, e within 24 and to reply day Mail every people to leave The school urges hours. a phone system. The “continuous busy phone system. now signal” issue has been resolved A few is complete. that the conversion k phone numbers embedded on the high The incoming number for school line. the high school remains 753-4311, b a call is placed from the high whenever school, people will see another number on their caller ID (6800). Return calls to this number will not reach the high school, so please continue to dial us at the same old number (753-4311). be Mail, and messages for teachers may left during b patience w New Telephone System New Telephone Merrimack High Valley School News Constr school start- a foundation when simply The nearing completion. is now ed, done, and roof are nearly walls exterior are framed with and the interior walls t We underway. electrical systems well anticipate instruction in this will begin the start of second semes- space by new ter classes on January 29th (maybe The music room is proceeding sooner). cafeteria, library and and the new nicely ahead each art classrooms are moving the flag- stairs by hope the new We day. Year, pole will be in use after the New of the technol- on the exterior and work ground wing is gaining each day. ogy doors in the tech and windows New wing will be in place soon, and the masons will start red building the new day. any brick walls kgraphics.com or call Kris Tripp at: Tripp kgraphics.com or call Kris 7 or activity! event about your y ant to W School School own Of to read the minutes? W Hat Da Merrimack Valley School District News School District Valley Merrimack t loudonnh.or people that & y y Don’ Marks close for at the T anuary 1: anuary PTA Polar Express Polar PTA 2nd quarter progress Spirit Day (Hat’s and (Hat’s Spirit Day Sing along 9:30–11:00 Spirit Rall School board meeting at Fourth grade field trip to Fourth Santa’s Breakfast 8:00– Santa’s PTA meets first Thursday meets first PTA 7th & 8th grade dance Copies of minutes ar The Ledger Classes resume Classes resume celebration 72 hours of a meeting or online at y please contact the Loudon

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he 12th annual Turkey Trot was Trot Turkey he 12th annual h uary 2: MVMS reports issued Break closed for Holiday Loudon school event your have To popcorn), mid-term grades issued, Holida Break closed for Holiday 10:00 a.m. a.m. 6:00–8:30 p.m. of e midterm grades the State House enerous community, this year’s event this year’s enerous community, an helped with this wonderful event! helped with this wonderful allowed the school to donate 30 cases of allowed food and numerous bags of paper goods local food banks the school to the two par- that Thanks to everyone supports! ticipated and to the man J Communications Council at the follow- ing e-mail address: Debbie@debbie December 12: December 22: December 25–J listed in future editions of the Loudon Ledger School December 8: December 11: MV Middle January 2: January December 22: 1: December 25–January December 21: December 15: December 19: December 7: December 9: Important Dates December 1: School T Elementary a Big Success Trot Turkey Thanks to a very School in November. g Loudon Page 6Page Ledger — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon December 2006

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Rebecca Kennedy, & Mitchell Taranow, School News — cont. from page 6 Guidance Counselors “Give Cancer the Boot” ask excellent questions, and get valu- JAG News able information. Attendance was high. Campaign Raises More Thanks to our faculty for helping us Cara Valley, current NH-JAG Career promote these fairs and for their flexi- Association Treasurer, was recently Than $20,000 bility and support. awarded a scholarship sponsored by the Guidance will be going into Junior New Hampshire JAG organization to he fourth annual “Give Cancer the Boot” campaign raised more than $20,000 to English classes during the second week attend a 4-day Student Leadership Thelp provide financial assistance for patients in need at Concord Hospital’s of November to conduct career coun- Training Event in Washington DC. She Payson Center for Cancer Care. seling with all students using Bridges. and approximately eighty other JAG Concord Hospital, along with the Nassau Broadcasting stations 93.3 The Wolf Bridges is a career resource with infor- candidates submitted essays for an and New Hampshire 99.1 and New Hampshire Distributors, hosted four restaurant mation and links about career opportu- opportunity to be chosen. This young promotions, and the three-day radiothon in Concord Hospital’s Gregory Grappone nities, salary and job outlook, education woman was one of only four students Lobby. The restaurant promotions were held at Patrick’s Pub in Gilford, Cheers requirements, college information, and selected for the Washington DC trip. Grille and the Barley House in Concord during October and November. Nearly 50 a plethora of other helpful information “Our congratulations to Cara.” As part volunteers from area businesses and Concord Hospital answered the telephones for students. All students will have a of the NH-JAG program each student is during the three-day radiothon and assisted at the restaurant promotions. username and access code they can use a member of a student led organization Each year, with the help of the “Give Cancer the Boot” campaign, funding is anywhere they have internet access. called the Career Association where given for many cancer-related programs and services including treatment for unin- Parents are encouraged to spend some they learn and develop their leadership sured or underinsured patients; cancer support groups and education; financial and time with your teen looking over career skills. As an enhancement to this lead- nutrition counseling, health screenings and free transportation to and from cancer and college possibilities. ership development component, the treatment. PSAT’s were administered on Satur- National JAG organization provides an “In 2006, Concord Hospital provided more than $500,000 in medical care to day October 21st. Turn out was good annual Student Leadership Conference 1,500 cancer patients in need. Charitable support helps make this assistance possi- with 103 students testing, mostly in Washington D.C. This event is ble,” said Pamela Puleo, the hospital’s vice president of philanthropy and public juniors. Results and a discussion of how attended by over 500 other JAG stu- affairs. “Since its inception, the ‘Give Cancer the Boot’ campaign has raised more to interpret results will be shared in dents from 30 States. Attendees are pro- than $124,000 for Payson Center patients.” December. vided leadership training, activities and With the help and support of the community, Concord Hospital opened the New Hampshire Higher Education tours of the Washington area. This Payson Center for Cancer Care in June 2003 to bring comprehensive cancer ser- Assistance Foundation came in on year’s conference will be held from vices to central New Hampshire. Today, the Payson Center is treating more patients October 12 to present a college applica- December 7th to the 11th. She will have than expected and continues to meet the ever-growing need for cancer care in the tion overview to parents of seniors. an opportunity to compete in employ- community. NHHEAF will be back in January to do ment skills and public speaking. Also, Concord Hospital is a regional medical center that provides comprehensive she will also attend a formal luncheon acute-care services and healthcare programs to people throughout New Hampshire. B l

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on Thursday, December 8th attended by The hospital currently has 280 active medical staff in 50 specialties and subspecial- c on financial aid in general. k Andover 8th grade students will be major corporate donors and politicians ties and offers leading-edge technology and equipment not available anywhere else visiting the high school for a tour in who are supporters of the JAG program, in the state. In 2005, the charitable, not-for-profit organization provided more than November. Juniors interested in apply- as well as the newly crowned Ms. $21.6 million in community benefits to the residents of central New Hampshire. For ■ ing to St. Paul’s Advanced Studies sum- America. more information, visit www.concordhospital.org mer program are reminded that Submitted by Fred Marion, MVHS applications are due December 1. JAG Director Qualified juniors have received an invi- Senior Class News: looks at how advances in neuroscience You can access this information at tation packet in their homerooms. are helping researchers better under- the following site: http://pbsmail.org/ct/ Auction. The Merrimack Valley Parents of seniors: Be on the look- stand why nearly 40 percent of children ndq9ECY1iRIz High School Senior Class auction will have a hard time learning to read—and PBS reading related videos. FREE. out for letters sent home for any senior be held on December 7th, 2006 at 7:00 who is in danger of failing a course others don’t. “Reading and the Brain” is There are several reading related videos p.m. in the high school auditorium. the eighth episode of the series “Read- from PBS to be viewed at the following required for graduation. These letters Please provide your support by donat- will be sent home after grades come out ing Rockets: Launching Young Read- link. One in particular (Reading and the ing hand made items, gift baskets, ers.” It offers what PBS calls “an Brain) explores the neural links for the first quarter of the year. Please food/baked goods, gift certificates, ser- contact your student’s guidance coun- intriguing look at exciting scientific involved in reading in an attempt to vices, art work, furniture, or any other breakthroughs that may fundamentally explain why some students learn to read selor with any concerns about your stu- auctionable item. If you don’t have any- dent’s graduation status. change the way reading problems are and others don’t. http://www.reading thing to donate please provide your sup- resolved.” The show is hosted by rockets.org/shows/watch NECAP Testing: All juniors will be port by making sure to attend. Thank y the New Eng- actor/director Henry Winkler, who Submitted by Jim Clapp, Library taking tests designed b you and we hope to see you there. land Common Assessment Program. reportedly struggles with dyslexia him- Media Specialist Royal blue fleece blankets with an This is a collaborative effort between self. “Reading and the Brain” explores embroidered pride logo are for sale Up Coming Events: New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Ver- how brain scientists in Washington, by the Senior Class. The blankets are mont to develop a set of assessments D.C., Houston, Chicago, Louisville, Senior Project Papers Due. Friday, $10 apiece, if you’re interested in pur- that meet the requirements of the feder- and Toronto are working to solve the December 1st chasing one please contact Mrs. Tim- al No Child Left Behind Act. This is a puzzle of why some children struggle to Term 2 Midterms close. Friday, mons at [email protected] or grade 11 pilot test, given to all students read and others don’t. New research December 8th by phone at 753-4311. who took the NHEIAP tests in May shows the answer might lie in how a Cat Herder’s Day. Friday, December Submitted by Kristin Anderson, (reports from those tests were distrib- child’s brain is wired from birth. PBS 15th Senior Class Advisor uted at the fall open house or mailed says the documentary offers an “age- Holiday Vacation. Monday, December , January 1st. ■ home a few weeks ago). The purpose of Spanish Club old remedy” to get children off to a 25th–Monday great start in reading — nursery rhymes the pilot tests is to complete a statistical rst Spanish Club meeting was The fi and word games. correlation between student achieve- held November 20th in Senora Ean’s ment on the NHEIAP and the NECAP. classroom, Room 220, from 2:45 to Students will complete three tests: 4:00pm. reading, mathematics and writing. The Submitted by Karla Lizotte, Spanish ■ Fully Insured Leo Mulleavey total testing time for the pilot NECAP Teacher ■ Free Estimates Master Electrician tests is a total of 3 hours, and we have developed a schedule to minimize News from the Library 213 Clough Pond Road Residential missed class time. As always, we expect Media Center Loudon, NH 03307 Commercial our juniors to do their best work on this For those of you interested in the Tel/Fax: 603-783-9569 test, and to make an honest attempt to how the brain processes the written Control Wiring Cell: 603-491-9782 answer each question. Questions about word and how children learn to read, the test should be directed to Dr. Jette. you may be interested in the following Guidance news was compiled and news item from PBS. submitted by Mark Ciarametaro, Mulleavey Electric A new PBS internet and broadcast Pride in Every Job documentary, “Reading and the Brain,” - ho mation gion, pick up a for people w Helpline, an ini y Medicine at (603) or more infor ers’ e v es more than one attempt rati [email protected]. g ■ ” free monthly support groupfree monthly is held or more information on smoking The NH Smok Additionally, individualized “Quit individualized Additionally, F A OP. on the Quit Smoking with Hypnothera- please call the Cen- classes and fees, py ter for Inte 228-7600. For a listing of smoke-free 228-7600. For dining in the capital re Healthy Hospital’s of Concord copy e- by Connections or request a copy mailing pub of the NH Department of Health tiative and Human Services through funding from the Centers for Disease Control is free and open to all and Prevention, TRY-TO- residents of NH at (800) ST have tried everything else and who tend else and who tried everything have Masters said. not to be grouporiented,” classes Smoking with Hypnotherapy” place at the Center for Integrative take Medicine. and fees, please call cessation programs the Center for Health Promotion at (603) 230-7300. F there is a particular need,” she said. there is a particular need,” behav- “Quitting smoking is a complex ior that is difficult to change and it sometimes tak to quit. of each month at the the second Monday Center for Health Promotion from 6:30–7:30 p.m. One-on-one counseling setting, to discuss goal is also available coping skills, personal triggers, problem “This solving and relapse prevention. approach is typicall - y ear b This is prema rams in y g n y er v reedom from According to the eout e ticipate in the Great eek “F and babies bor ear at Concord Hospital e ers par ” due to prenatal maternal y mokers who are interested in quit- are interested who mokers of advantage ting smoking can take Last month’s An estimated 45 million United “Smok The eight-w fered at Concord Hospital and the Mystery Photo ut we also will travel to work sites, if to work also will travel ut we the best time to check the courses out is coming and quit- Year’s because New resolution. Year’s ting is often a New according to the States adults smoke, Tobacco American Cancer Society. as heart cause cancer as well use may and lung disease. Association (ALA), American Lung smoking-related diseases claim the American each of about 438,000 lives This estimate includes cases in year. to second- people are exposed which hand smok turel smoking. American Smok S programs one or more of the many of Center for Health Promotion. Quit Smoking Programs Offered Close to Home either smoking less or quitting for the said trained expert Diane Masters day,” of the Center for Health Promotion. a num- providing “Our hope is that by ber of smoking cessation pro American conjunction with the Great will decide to quit smokers Smokeout, for good. in collaboration Smoking” program, is held a handful of ALA, with the times each y not Masters. “We and is facilitated by hold classes at Concord Hospital, only b 8 ■ Amanda Masse y B bring This month’s Mystery Photos This month’s — (Donations ough 12/8. Drop fee. Buy a container and fill isits with Santa V Quarter raffle. NEW THIS YEAR: A Cookie Walk! accepted thr off at school or contact Sue at school off Kowalski, 513-1744.) it with a variety of homebaked cookies. your camera. ■ ■ ■ Look atLook History Loudon 8–10 a.m. sausage, juice, and cof A Loudon Elementary School $5 per person or $15 per family riet McLaren. Harriet “quite a storm” and told me that it was Saturday, December 9 Saturday, Har Homemade pancakes, real maple syrup, Homemade pancakes, real Breakfast With Santa ve a photo of something you think would be interesting to others. think would a photo of something you ve y Loudon PTA’s Annual hite this year. Thank you for sharing these photos! Thank you hite this year. b

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took a while to clean up. She remembers the kids having quite a bit of fun in it to clean up. She remembers the kids having took a while hope to see a bit enthusiasts who winter weather though. I think there are a few more of the w 0227 if y L Cummings opened the Beanstalk store on Fri- mond and his wife Eileen (Mulkhey) decided to double they After being open for a year, the 13th in September 1963. day building. the doubled double year, the size of the building and then the following ran the store The Cumming’s enlargements. been additional Since then there have Mary 1, 1965 to Nate and Smith. until selling it on July to like really stories of the Beanstalk Store. I would some more time to share your of the history memories. Please share more information stories or your and your share! gi Page 8Page Ledger — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon December 2006

Black Black Our Due to the holidays, our ■ Candidates who are considering the are considering Candidates who meets on the fourth The L.Y.A.A. position of Loudon’s Soccer Commis- position of Loudon’s sioner should plan to attend the January meeting. at the Loudon month of every Tuesday Library. December meeting will be on Mon- day, December 18th at 7:00. Annual meeting will be held on Tues- Annual meeting will be held on hope to see you We January 23rd. day, there! This year the 5/6th This year Jake’s Trucking, a fifth/sixth-grade Loudon girls soccer team went 13-0 this season and beat soccer team went Loudon girls a fifth/sixth-grade Trucking, Jake’s to the girls! Congratulations the 2006 championship! Pittsfield in the tournament final for Collette Garside. and Filion Kasey were coaches The team’s to fulfill and beyond the to go above She position of Soccer Commissioner. verythis hard and her son Matt worked the Loudon soccer pro- to organize year as the last year This is Colette’s gram. will miss Soccer Commissioner and we Colette year. her face on the field next has done an amazing job with the soc- 300 over — organizing cer program kids each year. Kasey by coached team girl’s grade unde- Collette Garside was and Filion the Championship for and won feated the district! Congratulations! 9 By Kris Tripp By Kris stepped up Colette Garside All proceeds from All proceeds LYAA News LYAA basketball program. basketball tainly can’t! This couple can’t! tainly The Fall Soccer program was once was Soccer program The Fall Cindy and Bob Labonte Cindy Thank you very much for your hard very for your much Thank you ade a huge difference in our town by in our town ade a huge difference ocoa? I cer or one indulged in the expansion of the expansion or one indulged in Soccer — Worlds number Soccer — Worlds one sport! a huge success! again came out of retirement and stepped in “Snack-Shack” Super “Snack-Shack” Hero’s! runningto the challenge of our “snack- Recreation field shack” at the Loudon items delectable this past fall offering breakfast chili and sandwiches! I like f tantalizing temptations and enjoyed their superb single bite!!! For every as “Thank you!” contribution — I say board! Can does the entire L.Y.A.A. without a hot dog? imagine a game you or morning without coffee Or an early c into the back the concession stand go by organized programs athletic youth the L.Y.A.A. The L.Y.A.A. also helps activities fund other local youth including the M.C.C.A. cheerleaders and the I.C.B. m behind the scenes and provid- working ing a very needed service. the hungry — in Loudon bellies work appreciate it! really The kids of Loudon and surroundingThe kids of Loudon addition! this enjoy will surly towns our , Norma you will you , ork of David Meeken David David Meeken David and Baseball Fields next year. The year. next Baseball Fields right around the corner and we y s he Little League baseball program he Little League baseball i Thanks to the hard w nd is looking to assist a new commis- nd is looking to assist a new mazing job with the baseball program ioner next year. David has done an David year. ioner next nterested in volunteering, please con- nterested in volunteering, and we thank him and appreciate all he and we and for the has done for the L.Y.A.A. the With sport of baseball in our town. will we season just around the corner, be looking for out-going parents to help are If you year. us through this next i e- at: 798-5266 or Meeken tact David mail: [email protected] s a Baseball Commissioner, has done an has Baseball Commissioner, past making our outstanding job in the one of the best in the state. program to to continue he is not able Regretfully, perform the duties of the commissioner a New Playground Equipment at Landry Field! O’Brien equipment at the playground see new Landr plans have been approved, the order has the order been approved, plans have are good to go! been placed and we and all the vol- Thanks Norma, David, unteers and supporters of this project. need your help! need your Little League Baseball — Little League The Right Around Corner! T December 2006December — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 9 10 Page 10 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org December 2006

What’s Cookin’! Recipes from Loudon kitchens… This month: Sugar & Spice

This Month: Sugar & Spice: 1/2 cup nuts, chopped Family History for the Holidays 1 cup dates, chopped by Jennifer Pfeifer 1 cup flour Pinch of salt bout 10 years ago my husband Nick’s grandmother, who lived in Berlin, WI, Bake 30 minutes in a 300º oven. I use an 11" x 7" glass baking dish (greased). Asent me a cookbook for Christmas. After all the presents were opened, my When cool, slice and roll in powdered sugar. mother-in-law and I sat in front of the fireplace and looked through our cookbooks, “Recipes & Remembrances” (a collection of recipes by members of the St. John In keeping with the grandma theme, I thought I would give you a few recipes out Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in Berlin, WI). Now I’m all for a quick meal of a cookbook given to me by my grandmother Wormhood, which was published in with a little help, but I would have to say that more than 50% of the recipes from the 1942, “The American Woman’s Cook Book.” It has tons of great recipes and tips. I cookbook included one of the following ingredients: Canned Condensed Soup or love old cook books and when you can tell what the favorite recipes were by the Jello Pudding (they were also pretty fond of marshmallows). amount of splatter spots on the pages. Here are a few of my favorites. But the section that had us laughing to tears was the recipe for a Holiday Rum Cake in the “Inspirations” section. I wanted to share this recipe with you, but there is also a note that follows the recipe that I will share first: “The exchange doesn’t GINGERSNAPS — The American Woman’s Cook Book, guarantee results on this recipe. In fact, we aren’t even sure if it was actually 1948 ‘kitchen-tested.’” (Santa loves these dipped in melted white chocolate after they’re cooked) 1-1/2 cups shortening HOLIDAY RUM CAKE (Who says cookin’ can’t be 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs fun…) — from Recipes & Remembrances, St. John 1/2 cup molasses

B Lutheran Church, 2000 4 cups sifted flour l a 1 or 2 qt. rum c 2 teaspoons baking soda k 1 Cup butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tsp. sugar 2 teaspoons cloves 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons ginger 1 tsp. baking powder Cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs, add molasses and sifted dry 1 tsp. baking soda ingredients. Roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in sugar. Place on baking sheet 2 inches 1 Tablespoon lemon juice apart. Bake in moderate oven (375º F.) 15 to 18 minutes. Makes 5 dozen. 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Cup dried fruit Nuts SOUTHERN EGGNOG — The American Woman’s Cook Before starting sample rum to check quality. Assemble mixing and measuring Book, 1948 utensils and ingredients. Check rum again — it must be just right. (To be sure rum 4 eggs is highest quality, pour 1 level cupful into a glass. Drink quickly, then check for 1/2 cup whipping cream aftertaste.) (Double ckeck by repeating process.) With electric mixer, cream 1 cup 4 tablespoons brandy or whisky butter in large fluffy bowl. Add a seaspoon of thugar and beat again. Meanwhile, to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar check rum again for quality, try one more cup. (Open second bottle if necessary.) Beat the yolks till thick and lemon colored. Slowly beat in the brandy and sugar. Add 2 arge leggs and 1 cup of fied druit and beat tiil high. If druit gets stuck to beat- Fold in the stiffly beaten whites and the whipped cream. This must be eaten with a ers just loosen with drew scriver. Sample rum again, checking consistency. Next, spoon. Excellent. sift 2 cups of pepper and salt (or to taste). Sample rum again. Sift a pint of brown thugar — or whatever color you find. Mix well. Grease oven and turn cake pan to 350º. Put whole mess into coven and bake. Sest on rofa with remaining rum while NEW ENGLAND PANDOWDY — The American Woman’s cakes bakas. Cake test done when inserted poothtick come out clean. Enjoy! Cook Book, 1948 (If there is one thing that I can remember always having at holiday gatherings at my CANDIED PECANS — from Recipes & Remembrances, Grammy’s, it was her Apple Pandowdy. She made hers from memory, but this Dorothy Braun, St. John Lutheran Church, 2000 recipe is very close.) (Feel free to change the pecans to your favorite nuts.) 2 cups pared, sliced apples 1/4 Cup melted butter 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg white 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 Cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 lb. pecan meats 1/2 recipe Drop Biscuits Melt butter. Beat egg white until stiff. Fold in sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Bake Place apples in greased baking dish; add sugar, spices, salt and water. Cover and at 300º for 30 minutes in a 9" x 13" pan. Stir often during baking. Cool on brown bake in hot oven (425º F.) 20 minutes. Spread drop biscuit dough over apples. Bake paper (or parchment paper). in hot oven (450º F.) 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Serve hot. Serves 6. Other fruits may be used in place of apples. Cooked, dried fruit may be used and first baking omitted. CRYSTAL ROLLS — Recipes & Remembrance, Lorraine Wesse, St. John Lutheran Church, 2000 3 eggs, beaten Next Month: Keep up with your New Year’s resolutions with some light and 1 cup sugar healthy recipes that will fill you up without filling you out. As always, I’d love to 3 Tablespoons water hear from you with your own recipes or suggestions for recipes. Let me know by 1 teaspoon baking powder email at [email protected], call at 783-8986, or send mail to 168 North Village 1 teaspoon vanilla Road, Loudon, NH 03307. ■ Black ould g/nature ou w .or “moose are .nhptv Y .wildlife.state.nh.us/ k and stomp until the e a picture y v VER ■ ou ha ou! Please send ideas or pictures For more information about the For Do y ender and kic f Snyder, Wildlife Specialist, UNH Wildlife Snyder, Extension and Kristine Cooperative NH Fish Biologist, Wildlife Bontaitis, and Game Department, and person and faster than any bigger a attacking before give little warning No one should ever threat… perceived these animals no matter how approach Moose are appear. they tolerant A moose that not friendly. unafraid, into their decides someone has crossed space’‘personal the down will knock of stops moving.” threat moose visit: www Wildlife/Wildlife_profiles/profile_ moose.htm or www works/moose.htm. Facts for this article Facts works/moose.htm. men- obtained from the previously were tioned websites. have you of an animal us to publish like to hear love would We seen in Loudon? from y to the Loudon Communications Coun- cil, POB 7871, Loudon, NH 03307 or tripp.kris@com Tripp: e-mail Kris cast.net. AIR & MAINTENANCE - w al REP WING & RECO O O T UT onds and (603) 396-4150 www.loudongarage.com Yuck! That’s reason That’s Yuck! 24 HOUR wimmers. P Transmission & Coolant Flush Services Transmission atch from a safe distance 30 Chichester Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • (603) 798-3161 COMPLETE A here road salt accumulates. One moose can carry 10,000 essional Diagnostic • Vehicle & Motorcycle Inspections & Motorcycle Vehicle • essional Diagnostic y good s ys w LOUDON GARAGE a of er ubs. They also eat some aquatic They ubs. Pr As the moose population in Ne Moose eat about 40–60 pounds of Hampshire continues to grow, we must we Hampshire continues to grow, remember to w According to Ellen J. and be respectful. lows” form in wet areas on the sides of form in wet lows” highw to satis- will drink the salty water They A bull moose will fy their taste for salt. out depres- pawing by create a wallow sions then urinating in them. Bulls and during the will roll in the wallow cows breeding season. removing their hair at the same time, their hair at removing secondary infections and hypothermia can occur. to 120,000 ticks. at a distance! enough for me to view Food and Habitat twigs, and buds of trees and leaves, shr prefer to lilies. Cows water plants like — this acts near water their calves keep as an escape route if required since they are v spots for areas are favorite swampy and bullfrom escape to both thecow moose flies and other insects. “W vere By Kris Tripp By Kris y are 11 While ut they . ks ears b Cows have been have Cows es until the Loudon,03307 NH in defense of their in defense 310 Youngs Hill Road Hill Youngs 310 winter tic veral causes including veral y also die from se . White-tailed deer carryWhite-tailed deer . the t instead, the bull will stay t instead, The u In late May to early June the to early In late May e more than 20 y v y li The moose can live up to 20 years The moose can live Rut (or the breeding season) occurs Rut (or the breeding ide as 5 ft! The hair that covers the that covers The hair ide as 5 ft! ut sadly, 200 moose are killed each ut sadly, trong scent. In NH, moose do not mate hey will fatten will up for the upcoming hey infestations of parasite but they appear to remain unaf- parasite but they The parasite passes from deer fected. feces to a land snail to the moose which feeding on ingest the snail while die from this Moose usually browse. infection. brainworm the ticks by attempting to remove scratching, licking, and rubbing often Predators and Threats b are impos- They on our highways. year to see at night due to their dark sible are preda- and coyotes Black bear color. tors of moose calv with the cow only long enough to only with the cow in search of breed. He then leaves or years Bulls that are five another cow. older will breed. Since bulls will not will lose feed during this season, they but after the rut weight considerable t start to will generally Cows winter. and give breed at the age of 1-1/2 years calf is typically One birth at age two. are not un- Twins born the first year. age. of four years over common in cows with their mother until stay will Calves are born. calves new that specta- so it is imperative calves with their off- clear of cows tors stay spring! approxi- be born will calves weighing fawns, 20–25 pounds. Unlike mately spots. By fall they will not have they almost 400 pounds. Moose will weigh ma Life cycle through mid-Octo- in mid-September During mating season, females ber. attract males with their deep calls and s for life b to kill wolves,known grizzlies, black bear, and people old. 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Description The adult moose enormous! was saw of 1000 weight an average will have measure they At the shoulders, pounds. about 6 feet. around December after antlers fall off bulls The younger the mating season. sometimes retain their antlers into earl spring. On an adult bull, the antlers can 6,500 moose in Ne forests which providing an excellent providing forests which and survive. place for moose to live Cur been documented in all ten Moose have counties with highest populations in the northern parts of our state. noticeable number until the early number until noticeable The habitat of the 1970 in- 1970’s. cluded mature and y America there In the mid-1800’s “eater of twigs.” in the state of than15 moose fewer were NH. Animal in North Animal in F with seen 2 moose, but I can say only in Loudon! certainty are living that they Largest Wild reindeer deer — it appears that the only i and education — so farms for display a NH native, choice was logical next my member of the the moose, the largest Eng- in New lived I have deer family. land all m Moose — The Moose — December 2006December — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 11 ■ er in a . v eed and . Type it . Type wn personal y left o kle juice our o of dill pic gether all of the ingredi- . pepper The Loudon Ledger balsamic vinegar . . . honey ved ved w a picture, write a poem or a es 2/3 cup. 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awarded at the October Pack Meeting. at the October Pack awarded the Map and Compass Belt- received earned at sum- loop and Pin they while mer camp. earned Beltloops. Devan their Fishing his Golf Beltloop. also received L planned to The Pack projects this fall. Road as Village pick up trash on South on Octo- Day part a Difference of Make pouring rain ber 28, but because it was rescheduled for on the 28th they N collected several morning and the boys bags of trash from the sides of the road and offices as around the town as well recreation field. December 2006December — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 13 in the Scouting for Food Drive by dis- by Drive in the Scouting for Food tributinghomes and pick- plastic bags to ing up the filled bags the following week. $1,280.44. netting popcorn fundraiser, for the boys’ helps pay This money The and pack activities. advancements followed Wolves the top-selling Den was a pool won Den Wolf The the Bears. by the Red Roof Inn and party donated by the Bear Den will enjo donated b Thomp- 1. Malcolm selling scouts were: Alec Decato, 4. Rattee, 3. A.J. son, 2. 6. Deven Fisher, 5. Levi Valenti, Devan Eldred these boys received a T-shirt and toy car and toy T-shirt a received these boys Hampshire Internation- New donated by al Speedway. ticipated. Girl Scouts — cont.Girl on 15 ho par ovember has been very productive ovember been The girls have 685. Troop for roop 361 will finish off the month roop 361 will finish off Troop 361 had their rededication 361 Troop are heading down December 2nd we T December events for us include December events vice project; making fleece blankets evere. evere. f December with some crafts and com- nd be a sister to every Girl Scout. nd be a sister to every ceremony on November 7th where all 7th where on November ceremony troop pledged to members of the and Promise Law uphold the Girl Scout a a visit at the New to Boston to enjoy of a quick tour Aquarium, have England to the then off and Market, Quincy will visit the Old North we End; where North Church and a statue of Paul R o on some badges. plete work Brownie 685 Troop Minery Christine Campbell & Karen N food for the collecting non-perishable Pantry that the Blessed Hope Food at the end of the troop will deliver The girls earned the “Colors & month. place- making weaved Shapes” try-it by A field trip to Bor- mats and salt dough. ders Bookstore completed our fun A huge badge for “Learn to Read”. to Cecile Merrillthank you for chaper- oning that event. some surprises members for our family A field trip approaches. as the holiday to Kaleidoscope Kids and a community ser for Concord Hospital pediatric patients. A pat on the back goes to Elizabeth, our highest seller of fall product, and to all the girls w n-wide Girl Scout bake w y. We also are responsibleWe y. for ommunity service is the key to ommunity service is the key made and have We 361. Troop ting October 31st (Juliette Low’s ay event in February and are working in February event ay he residents and girls were so thankful were he residents and girls antr f the sale for our troop — THANK f the sale for our troop — n making blankets for Concord Hospi- n making blankets nough for taking on the organization ale. We can’t thank Norma O’Brien can’t We ale. Loudon Girl Scouts help pack Thanksgiving boxes and sort food at the Blessed Hope Food and sort food Thanksgiving boxes Scouts help pack Loudon Girl 18. November on Sunday, Pantry Junior Troop 361 Paquette and Jenna Samantha French C to the Pedi- donated 4 fleece blankets We atric Unit at Concord Hospital. served refreshments at the Blood Drive in Loudon and are donating our dues star to go Year until the New birthday) canned food/non-perishable towards food items for the Blessed Hope Food P at the bucket maintaining the food drive Library. Maxfield Public sale, and look forward to going Christ- sale, and look forward mas Caroling with all Loudon Girl are also We Scouts through the village. Thinking World planning a booth at a D o The girls (and adults) of Brownie tal. fun learning and #300 are having Troop together. growing dozen cookies and went to the Veteran’s to the dozen cookies and went cel- Day Veteran’s for a Tilton Home in their cook- The girls delivered ebration. to the residents. ies and craft and sang T The spent together. for the time they thankful we girls learned just how so given have who should all be to those hold so dear- we much for the freedoms participated Our troop and did very ly. Girl Scout fall with the product well s e o are partici- We O’Brien!!! Mrs. YOU pating in the to e 14 W . en an v eryone eterans ed cook- V ned their aquette as gi e ear Girl Scouts Girl gistered adult v hele P y in October -skating. Ev ydesdale horses, and rown to a total of 14 to rown Troop 45 are now col- 45 are now Troop ho were overjoyed with overjoyed ho were t. The girls ha eterans at the NH amous Cl ownie The girls from each troop made a ed a day of fun in the greater ed a day noon of roller our suppor Animals” try-it. the girls trip, Next y . See you next month. next . See you roop #300 has grown to 14 regis- roop #300 has grown tered girls and 7 re roop 45 has g girls and 5 registered adults. We adults. girls and 5 registered roop 45 The girls in vice project along with our others till w omen there w olunteers! Brownie #300 Troop Amanda Masse & Mic T v second Brownie Try-it called Wave the Wave called Try-it second Brownie and Re- Investiture held our We Flag. Dedication ceremon T Br Crouch & Lysa Holbrook Michele T lecting their pennies for a troop penny to benefit the food pantry here in drive will be continuing this They Loudon. ser all for That’s the end of the scout year. no Troop with Loudon Brownie worked #45 making crafts and cards for the vet- erans. have been out and about the month of have in to Petco trip was Our first November. Concord to learn about animals and for them as part to care of earning how the “ enjo to Roller Kingdom for an off then it was after men and ies and crafts to the many w to all our parents Thank you their visit. on our helped with driving have who appreci- We field trips this past month. ate y Nashua area. Our troop w tour of the Nashua Police awesome pictures individual by Dept., followed with the f had great although most went time Troop home with sore bottoms. Lastly, to visit 300 went Troop 45 along with with the v Veterans in honor of Tilton Home in All the girls sang patriotic songs Day. and passed out their home bak lic Thank mation, vice Unit our skills or ves of girls in ves Village.” Hot Village.” hat y t girl scouting in e during the months v eryone’s efforts that we efforts eryone’s , for more infor v f non-perishable items to f non-perishable as a huge success.

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vember and December to benefit vember e a dif our b Brownie Troops 45 and 300 sing at the VA Home in Tilton in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans in honor of Tilton Home in VA 45 and 300 sing at the Troops Brownie he Loudon Service Unit is stepping The girls will be enjoying it up. We are also looking for a local busi- We Our service sale, held this bake unit community service the unit is For The Loudon Service Unit is always The Loudon Girl Scout Ser wn Re o

Ser Loudon at 603-783-0227. ness to sponsor the purchase of troop flags for all the troops here in Loudon. If y contact, Michele Holbrook, Pub T events. numerous upcoming town-wide 17th from 2–4 December On Sunday, p.m. the Loudon Girl Scouts will be “Caroling through the after cocoa and smiles will be enjoyed caroling in the Community Building. is the “Cookie Kick-off up Next ” in that means… what know You January. At this event Girl Scout Cookies!!! Yes, the girls will participate in crafts and them for selling those to prepare games treats during the month of wonderful January. past month, w items for the baked to those who you who to everyone sale and thank you came out to suppor purchasing delicious good- Loudon by ies. It is with e a great to program can continue to offer the girls here in town. holding a food dri of No There Pantry. the Blessed Hope Food set up at the will be a collection box Please feel Maxfield Library. Public free to drop of help those in need. can You looking for adult volunteers. mak in Girl interests there is a place for you Amanda Masse, Scouts. Please contact T at 603-798- Relations Coordinator, Service3669 or Michele Paquette, Unit Manager information. Loudon. No matter w Page 14Page www.loudonnh.org Ledger — The Loudon December 2006 son! See y wishes e

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Girl Scouts — cont. from page 14 earning two badges: “Jeweler” and “Art Cadette in 3-D.” The adults attending will be enjoying some leader enrichment work- Troop 2356 shops at the same time. It will be a good time and a great chance to meet new Christine Campbell & Michelle Drago friends. he Cadette’s were very busy with For community service projects the Ttheir community service project of girls have decided to make “no-sew” organizing and executing the haunted fleece blankets and donate them to Con- house for the annual NHIS Halloween cord Hospital for their pediatric party. The girls had a great time and the patients. Instead of their regular dues haunted house was a “scary” success. during the month of November our Last week the girls traveled to Derry to troop collected food to give to the watch the play, “The Hot Mikado,” a Blessed Hope Food Pantry here in comedy set in Japan during the 1940s. town. Thank you to our girls and their Although they enjoyed the play, the real parents for doing this. We will be dis- treat was being able to meet and chat cussing future service projects at with the cast members. upcoming meetings. I think at least one For November, the girls are visiting project will involve animals. the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium and Darlene and I would like to thank the also lending a hand at the Blood Drive. parents for providing snacks for our Last year’s Kindergarten squad. December events include a visit to meetings and for driving on our trips. Stonehenge Park and working to make We appreciate all your help. fleece blankets for pediatric patients at Our troop plans on participating in MCCA – GO – FIGHT – WIN! Concord Hospital. the Loudon Service Unit Christmas By Kris Tripp Good job to the girls who worked Caroling this month, a Cookie Rally in hard to sell fall product. Elizabeth sold January and the World Thinking Day y now Loudon cheerleaders have started to gather for practice and are getting the most items and Cara raised the most Event in February. We will be busy! Bready to show off their stuff at ICB basketball games. This program continues profit. Great job by the whole troop, With help from the girls we should have to grow and this year we have approximately 140 girls from Boscawen, Penacook, considering many of them have a fun and exciting next couple of Loudon, Salisbury and Webster participating in this fabulous sport! months. We will keep you posted on our We have a great group of Loudon coaches and sponsors lined up this year. Our

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■ Kindergarten squad is sponsored by ANB Fire protection coached by Beth Mul- l Brownie level. adventures and happenings. a leavey and Eva Davis. Our 1st grade squad is sponsored by Transitions Hair Salon c k of Concord and will be coached by Dena Rae. Our 2nd grade squad is sponsored by Mulleavey Electric and will be coached by Tina Mulleavey and Stacey Bastian and Junior Troop Loudon Girl Scouts last but not least, our 3rd & 4th grade squad is sponsored by Red Roof Inn and will be coached by Gayleen Smith. Practices are held at the Loudon Elementary School. 2641 FOOD DRIVE The 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be having their practice at the Boscawen Ele- Heather Herter & Darlene Conte mentary School and will be supervised by Michelle Brochu. through Dec. 20th I would like to thank all the volunteers who make this program possible, LYA A his year we have gotten off to a great for their support which has allowed us to continue this sport in Loudon. If you have Tstart. We have eleven great energetic Help us help the questions about the cheerleading program or would like to volunteer in Loudon, girls who are full of awesome ideas. The please contact Kris Tripp: 783-0448 or E-mail: [email protected]. first couple of meetings were spent get- Blessed Hope Food Help Wanted: We are looking for a town coordinator for next year’s pro- ting to know each other by playing Pantry. gram. If interested, please contact Kris. Your support makes this program possible! games and working together as a group. ■ So far the girls have earned the “Out- We are collecting non-perishable door Fun” badge by participating in the food items (canned or boxed Outdoor Living Skills event in October. The girls learned a lot and are ready to items). A collection box can be go camping. They just finished the found at the Loudon Lions Club News requirements for another badge, “Girl Maxfield Public Library. Scouting in the U.S.” For this badge they hank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all the generous people of If you have any questions, Tthis community who purchased raffle tickets for our “Thanksgiving Dinner worked on different activities that please call involved the Girl Scout Law and what it in a Basket” raffle and who gave us contributions during our White Cane Day means to be a Girl Scout, visited the Samantha French, 783-4601. on November 4th. As a result of your kindness, the Lions Club will be able to Swift Water Service Center in Bedford assist several more people in procuring glasses or hearing aids and thus will to see what happens in Girl Scouting greatly improve their quality of life. Thank you all so very much. A special beyond our town, and helped plan and thank you also goes to the Z-1 and the Eggshell for allowing us to use their participate in our troop’s Rededication facilities. and Investiture Ceremony. The Lions’ motto is “We Serve.” The Loudon Lions Club has tried to live up We will be participating in a council to that motto. Since January alone, we have provided seven people with hearing event called “Novemberfest” in Salem. aids and four people with glasses, collected money for the Smith family, gave a This event is for Junior Girl Scouts scholarship to a graduating Merrimack Valley student, held our first annual throughout the state. The girls will be Biker Breakfast, appeared at Old Home Day and ran a blood pressure clinic from the Health Services Van, and held an Ice Cream Social. We are busy, but that’s the way we like it. So what’s in our future (other than more of the same)? For one thing, we will be inducting two new members in December. For our Christmas Party and throughout the year, we will collect food for the Food Pantry spearheaded by fellow Lions Rev. Henry and Betty Frost. In the spring, we may consider hold- ing an “Over 25” Prom while preparing to present our next scholarship and Thompson Real Estate planning for the Biker Breakfast. We are also looking for community projects that we can either assist with or Business: (603) 736-9700, ext. 26 help to organize. If anyone has any suggestions for projects, please don’t hesi- Cell: (603) 848-2689 tate to let us know. You can find us at the Maxfield Library on the first and third Web Site: www.c21nh.com Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, or you can contact Rev. Henry Frost at 783-4540 or Lee and Laura Smith at 798-5838. Above all, just keep your eyes open for our next Jack Prendiville, Sales Associate appearance. You never know where we’ll be providing a service. ■ - e, w v Rec- Recog- Recog- our nom ed no later Recognizing icial to Ne le. olunteer with the m. Mail y tunities for the pub- Recognizing an indi- Recognizing ■ anization, non-govern- g e, manage and protect tment, 11 Hazen Dri v s fish, wildlife and marine ho, as a v vide oppor wards Program, N.H. Fish and Fish N.H. Program, wards y relate to the Department’s mis- y relate to the Department’s A Conser these resources and their habitats; about these resources; and Pro lic to use and appreciate these resources. As guardian of New Hampshire’s As guardian of New • • Inform and educate the public • 2. — Conservationist Youth 3. — Communication 4. — Organization Conservation — 5.Volunteer 6. — Habitat Stewardship 7. Appreciation Landowner — person or organiza- nominate a To sh, wildlife and marine resources, the enefit fish, wildlife or marine gnizing an individual who excelled in excelled who gnizing an individual bout fish, wildlife or marine resources s the esources or the Department’s mission esources or the Department’s hrough any variety of involvement. variety hrough any sion. This category be judged on will sion. balance, timeliness, fairness, accuracy, and quality of reporting. Concord, NH 03301. No electronic sub- Concord, missions will be accepted. Posthumous nominations are acceptab fi in and Game DepartmentFish works partnership to: the public with t or writer, an outdoor communicator, maga- media source (radio, television, or periodical) that has zine, newsletter articleswritten or published or materi- als beneficial understanding to public a a nizing an or or corporation individual mental entity, in the enhancement, that has excelled creation of land man- or conservation agement practices benef Hampshire’ mis- resources and the Department’s sion. ination package, postmark than December 31, 2006, to: Commis- sion Game Depar resources or the Department’s mission resources or the Department’s of involvement. variety through any of age or 18 years nizing an individual, to in efforts has excelled who younger, b r group, organization, any Recognizing that has excelled foundation, or agency of fish, to enhance the welfare in efforts wildlife and marine resources, and sup- of the Depart- porting achievement mission. Recipients will be ment’s to promote the judged on their efforts wise use of natural resources for their recreational or economic value. vidual w Department, to in efforts has excelled the Department’s support and achieve mission. o or enhancement of the preservation opportunities use on private public for property the Department’s as it benefits mission. download tion for one of these awards, the nomination form and from the Fish from a pick up a copy Game website, or call (603) 271- and Game office, Fish 3511 to request a for - er’s v y 14, wmo- gnizing Reco ers Sno alid dri ish and Game gins Januar , at 753-4758 or con- y be included. ts to promote, enhance yd icate or v uction in proper prepara for wards give us a chance to give wards tif y Bo V Safety w Hampshire F ■ eld test ma , such as appropriate clothing, tment at (603) 271-3129. There is tment at (603) 271-3129. V Safety Course. omination forms can be printed These a he New Hampshire area Off High- Hampshire area Off he New (OHRV) Vehicle Recreation way he New Hampshire Fish and Game Fish Hampshire he New for nomina- Commission is looking The OHRV Safety Education Course The OHRV further or to pre-register details For The sponsor of this program is The is The sponsor of this program operators Hampshire, OHRV In New 1. Ellis R. Jr. Hatch Commission N “ in categories award There are seven w Hampshire Sno-Shak ward of Excellence — ward ish and Game Department’s mission. ish and Game Department’s 007. wner relations, and multiple use trail xcelled in ef rom the Fish and Game website at and Game website rom the Fish license. A Safety CertificateA Safety license. is issued upon successful completion of the OHR includes instr basic oper- tion and care of the vehicle, ation and safe riding techniques. Operator requirements are also dis- cussed outdoor sur- to bring with you, what The skills, and medical self-help. vival as as well are reviewed Laws OHRV considerations, land- environmental o will be required exam A written issues. and a fi contact Mar tact the Ne Depar are encouraged to Parents no charge. attend. 2007 and will be held at New Hamp- 2007 and will be held at New Clubhouse from 7 shire Sno-Shakers a.m. to 5 p.m. Ne bile Club. and older must possess a aged 12 years Safety Cer an individual, group, organization, an individual, that has club, foundation or agency e or benefit fish, wildlife or marine OHR Course Offered T SAFETY EDUCA- SNOWMOBILE TION COURSE be A Fish & Game Seeks & Game Fish Awards for Nominations of Excellence T of Excellence Awards tions for its outstanding to recognize program in furthering the N.H. achievements F f or call http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us, (603) 271-3511 to request them to be mailed. Nominations must be post- The December 31, 2006. by marked at Discover will be presented awards April in Hampshire Day WILD New 2 our gratitude express the people of to hard worked have Hampshire who New and the Fish of to further the work Game Department in conserving and fish, wildlife and managing the State’s and Fish N.H. said marine resources,” Game Commission Chair Glenn Nor- mandeau. be made: nominations may which 16 charity. Admission: Adult $3.00 Senior $2.00 Student $2.00 All profit will be donated to a local ■ w Year. December 21 (Snow Date: (Snow Dec. 22) e a safe Ne v The American The Post 88 Legion Loudon take on past alumni. ving so much fun at it. She always thought she was doing some- thought she was ving so much fun at it. She always Games will start at 5:30 p.m. y and ha rimack Valley High School rimack Valley OU ETHEL. Y Basketball Alumni Games

y holida Both men’s and women’s varsity teams will varsity and women’s Both men’s

o think about the holiday season, including Christmas and New Years. Addi- Years. and New season, including Christmas o think about the holiday wing very fond memories. “She was very involved in the Legion before I was, in the Legion very involved wing very “She was fond memories. Mer thel was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 88 for over twenty 88 for over Auxiliary Post American Legion a member of the thel was he month of December is here and winter arrives with cold and snow. It is time cold and snow. with is here and winter arrives he month of December t Thank you, The Legion Family The Legion Thank you, We have lost another member, Stanley E. Chamberlin, this past month. He lived Stanley lost another member, have We when before the first of the year, Join now are still in our membership drive. We Happ E Legion to share her mother’s Andrews, Karen her daughter, asked recently We night that she could make Tuesday on just about every at a bingo game She was THANK This month we would like to honor one of our Legion family members. We like We members. family to honor one of our Legion like would This month we fices she held, was her work on the annual Old Home Day. She gathered things for She gathered Day. on the annual Old Home her work was fices she held, Post News and Events He will be missed. in Loudon with his wife and family. at 224-0172. dues will be going up. If interested please call Jim at 435-8892 or Fred years. She was president and held other officer positions over the years. She leaves the years. positions over and held other officer president She was years. for her and will be remembered and motivation memories of hard work wonderful her and think of her at every still miss We to the auxiliary. for and devotion love meeting. to share the happy 2003. Karen was with us until her death in November activities follo part of the reason I joined to admit, that’s got me interested. I have and she actually she did! — because of all the work held the position of president for a year and even She seemed to be ha almost single- organizing, something back. From and giving thing for everyone, she of officers, the election to organizing for a quilt, to making food, a raffle handed, and far between. very few were missed a meeting, they there. If she always was up on them. For gave going through tough times, she never was When the Legion I think her greatestall she did for the Legion, accomplishment, other than all the of there for always she was And for the breakfast. the auction, helped on and cooked her favorite!” bingo — I think that was week. every bingo player is still a regular it through her illness. Dan, her husband, Ethel Eaton to do this every now and then so people outside the Legion can get to know some of some can get to know then so people outside the Legion and now to do this every had in the past. and have have the dedicated people we T that will — a day attacked Harbor was Pearl 7, 1941, is the day December tionally, should we On this day, Roosevelt. D. President Franklin so spoke in infamy, live remember our veterans. Page 16Page www.loudonnh.org Ledger — The Loudon December 2006

Black Black orking very well. Chair- orking very well. Selectmen — cont. on 18 Chairman Bowles opened the Board of opened the Board Chairman Bowles of discussed the idea Powelson David ng permit issued. Discussion ensued being Permit. to put in their sep- property owners allowing prior to the build-tic system and foundation i a of Barnstead having Town the regarding type of situation and system in place for this it appears to be w both and Selectman Ives man Bowles Chairman Bowles. All in favor. Motion car- Motion All in favor. Chairman Bowles. ried. at a lower cost to you. FOLLANSBEE Plumbing & Heating Servicing your smaller home needs IN THE LOUDON LEDGER. September 19, 2006 19, September Deputy Fire Chief Rick Deputy Fire Selectman Bowles and Ives. Selectman Bowles s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, s Meeting Minutes of SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT ADVERTISE THAT SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES Selectmen’s Minutes — Tuesday, Minutes Selectmen’s hairman Bowles called the meeting to called the meeting hairman Bowles C the to approve Selectman Ives moved Lloyd Follansbee, LLC798-3451 Light Remodeling Master Lic. #2963 Free Estimates Fully Insured Present: Present: Also present: Wright, Police Chief, Code Enforcement/ Wright, Police Compliance Officer Planning Fiske, Bob and ZBA Ordway, Board member Bob Powelson. Chairman David order at 6:30 PM. Selectmen’ Seconded by October 3, 2006 as presented. Selectman Maxfield was not present. Selectman Maxfield was , and 17 rimack ■ .” vide physical, emotional and emotional vide physical, , Dec. 15 for hich is recognized in November,” hich is recognized ysician. Blood pressure screenings are y furnished room will now be available at be available y furnished will now room l acilities in the area. tab vices at 224-4093 or 800-924-8620, extension y 2007 issue of the ving f e Care Month, w v y of caring that seeks to pro alk-In Blood ate, comfor alliati v vices are available at Presidential Oaks, including inpatient at Presidential vices are available “Loudon Ledger PO Box 1797, Concord, NH 03302-1797, 224-4093 1797, Concord, PO Box Concord Regional Concord Nurse Visiting Association , Harris Hill Center, Pleasant View Center, Hillsboro House Center, View Pleasant , Harris Hill Center, Adult vaccination costs vary by the cost of the individual vaccines. the cost of the individual by costs vary Adult vaccination vides hospice care in homes, at its Hospice House in Concord vices increase the quality of end-of-life care in the Greater Mer

the Januar ncord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a Senior Health Clinic a Senior Association is offering Nurse Visiting ncord Regional n December 19 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Community Center. All Senior Center. 9 a.m. until noon at the Community n December 19 from esidential Oaks

RVNA is also offering the following affordable monthly walk-in Immunization walk-in monthly affordable the following is also offering RVNA o o Next Deadline: Friday Hospice care in a pri A free walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, Wednesday, be offered Blood Pressure Clinic will A free walk-in to track their for individuals pressure screenings are a good way These blood “We commend Presidential Oaks for its commitment to services for the dying, as “We community VNA’s more than half of Concord Regional According to Ferguson, Hospice is a philosoph C Episcopal at St. Paul’s Health Clinic These clinics are held at the Downtown For more information, contact Lois Ferguson, Vice President, Hospice, Concord Vice more information, contact Lois Ferguson, For ys Lois Ferguson, Vice President–Hospice Program, Concord Regional VNA. VNA. Concord Regional President–Hospice Program, Vice ys Lois Ferguson, lood pressure for upcoming visits to their ph Pr and acute needs of patients at the end of life. of hospice care for complex level These ser Hospice Room Opens at free of charge. For more information call Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Associ- Nurse Visiting information more call Concord Regional For free of charge. ation at 224-4093 or 800-924-8620. Presidential Oaks on Pleasant Street in Concord as the result of a collaboration A Association and Presidential Oaks. Nurse Visiting Concord Regional between full range of hospice ser Monthly W Ft. Eddy Rd., Concord. Pharmacy, from 10 a.m. until noon at Hannaford’s b 4830. Pressure Clinic County region. refurnished room. It has opened just in time for this beautifully by evidenced National Hospice and P sa to Presidential Oaks, Concord in nursing homes. In addition hospice patients live serves residents of Merrimack County Nursing Home, Epsom VNA Regional Healthcare Center Manor. Heights, and Pine Rock Nursing Home, Havenwood-Heritage VNA’s with a terminalspiritual comfort illness. Concord Regional to individuals hospice team pro in nursing homes and assisted li Immunization Clinics Monthly Walk-In Tuesday, December 4, 2006 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and Clinics for all ages: Monday, December 19, 2006 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. A fee of $5.00 is requested per 21 Centre Street, Concord. Church Outreach Center, child (under 18). or guardian. Please bring an immuniza- a parent Children must be accompanied by Nurse Visiting more information call Concord Regional For tion record with you. Association Community Health Ser C an appoint- make To Health Clinic services pressure checks are free. are $10. Blood Association’s Nurse Visiting ment or for more information, Concord Regional call need 4830. If you or 800-924-8620, extension at 224-4093 Senior Health Program a ride in Loudon, call 798-5203. 2825. Association at 224-4093, ext. Nurse Visiting Regional Senior Health Clinics Senior Health December 2006December — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 17 19 on ycling credit that dens. Seconded by . Bennett discussed ar ears and has a lot of mit. The Board agreed mit. W All in favor. Motion car- All in favor. ved to reappoint Robert ved to reappoint . Mr er ve suggested the GAT be suggested the GAT ve w Selectmen — cont. wles. . Bottcher has been with the Fire ould ha tment for 20 y he Board met with Police Chief, Code he Board met with Police he Board met with Deputy Chief Rick y w Town has received in the past years and in the past years has received Town Chairman Bowles discussed the property discussed the Chairman Bowles closed the Board of Chairman Bowles T discussed the demolition bond Fiske Mr. stated for the record Chairman Bowles T Deputy Chief Wright stated he had a let- Wright Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Wright provided two Wright provided Deputy Chief The Board met with Steve Bennett of the The Board met with Steve Bennett discussed the current GAT Mr. n Route 106 owned by Mr. Hyatt relative to Hyatt relative Mr. by n Route 106 owned rior to issuance. Roy Merrill stated he felt rior to issuance. Roy the property owner never took out the prop- never the property owner with. Mr. to begin er permits to do the work applied for the if she had said even Fiske The been denied. have permit, it would be on hold Board agreed would that this to do more research. able was until the ZBA o trash. He stated that this is the race weekend there was where in a row the second year from race weekend. still trash left behind parking said he felt the Chairman Bowles permit no will be pulled and they should Fiske to park cars. Mr. longer be allowed or four parking per- said that there are three and discussed mits that need to be reviewed p the against three strikes that this was as the firstcars he parked landowner year without a parking per the parking permit review would that they issues. Meet- and reopened the Selectmen’s Permit ing. Bob Fiske. Enforcement Officer and Elmer Green. Chairman for Marilyn stated the building has been demol- Bowles ished and the bond can be released. submitted for sig- that one pistol permit was nature and approval. Wright. ter for the Board from Chief Burr announc- ing the promotion of Captain Robert Bottcher to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Mr Depar ried. experience. applications for reappointment of Deputy Wright. and Dick Wilcox for Bob Wardens Solid Waste Recycling Committee regard- Recycling Waste Solid Tonnage Annual Guaranteed ing Loudon’s figures. is currently on tar- Town and stated that the get. He discussed the rec the there is no year, next stated that beginning tonnage. longer a credit for the recycling over were Bennett said that if the GAT Mr. be would Town figures, the the established the $41.00 per ton, as the two-tier paying system is no longer in place. He payment stated that based on his calculations he ini- tiall he is thinking but now Ton, changed to 3900 it should be lo Selectman Ives mo Shaker Road, Loudon and 203 Old Wilcox, Road, Village Wright, 242 North E. Richard Loudon as Deputy Chairman Bo the budget figures relative to having to pay to having the budget figures relative figure. It or under the GAT tonnage over any w the kitchens; ty is that there ty into a bed and xecutive session, the Board session, xecutive xt months meeting as the ariance to allo es said that the main issue is ould be contacted. n the proper w Loudon’s Zoning. Mr. Powelson Zoning. Mr. w Loudon’s ver any permits issued for the addi- any ver Mr. Powelson discussed a house on Bee Powelson Mr. David Powelson discussed a special Powelson David A and ask to have the 2007 permit the A and ask to have wever, the ZBA decided to table the dis- decided to table the ZBA wever, ere ne nd get approval for the road frontage on nd get approval ddressed. Mr. Powelson said he felt there Powelson ddressed. Mr. annot happen. Roy Merrill discussed Ms. annot happen. Roy xception application for Lovejoy Road. He xception application for Lovejoy Hole Road relative to in-law apartments and to in-law Hole Road relative kitchens. He said it is being marketed extra apartments, does which as a house with two not follo constitutes a kitchen. Discussion what asked stated Fiske kitchens. Mr. ensued regarding the issue with this proper w tional kitchens in this house. He said he felt should that the additional sinks and stoves stated Fiske from the home. Mr. be removed apartment on has been voted that the in-law to no voted Town the Meeting and Town at stated Powelson this use. Mr. longer allow came before the ZBA the property owner requesting a v ho could do more research. cussion until they the vari- why said he did not know Fiske Mr. denied. He said that no one has ance wasn’t permit it conforming to make gotten any that it was and it bothered him to know thing is going to be a the whole and tabled said that it will be Powelson moot issue. Mr. discussed at ne to come back request- wants property owner ing to tur breakfast. The Board members said they felt The Board members said they breakfast. it does not qualify as a bed and breakfast. Selectman Iv Rattee applying for a resident permit for Rattee applying if it was and asked 2007 and one for 2008 to be on the 2009 have because she would building permit as a con- list if she applied right to give He said it did not seem tractor. residential permits. Mr. one person two said he felt that the first thing Ms. Rat- Fiske to go back to Planning tee needed to do was a the loose but she would Drive Rainbow 2008 permit. before the Ms. Rattee could go ZB The Board members to this lot. switched not a lot a subdivision, stated that this was one lot, and line adjustment as there was there are two. now e the application and tabled stated the ZBA advised the applicant to go back to the Plan- Powelson Mr. ning Board for further review. said that he had discussed this issue with if the Board asked Counsel and Town ses- to discuss this in an executive wanted a if there was asked sion. Chairman Bowles specific that needed to be question a said that he felt it Chairman Bowles was. at this time and that he should be tabled Counsel to get clarifi- Town contact would to proceed. Chairman cation as to how said that if this needs to be Bowles addressed in an e members w 2008. Discussion ensued regarding what has what ensued regarding 2008. Discussion subdi- with the lot line or place to date taken before the Ms. Rattee has gone vision that Ms. stated Fiske Mr. for. Planning Board be residing signed that she would Rattee has sep- on two one year in the home for at least arate building permit which applications, c . . 18 gical mit list ucture. Mr y str uilding per gical b uilding permit for a residential struc- ve a recorded deed, the plan is not a recorded deed, ve man Bowles discussed the dates the man Bowles Mr. Fiske discussed Debora Rattees Fiske Mr. Mr. Fiske discussed impact fees for the discussed impact Fiske Mr. r. Fiske should proceed as though it were should proceed Fiske r. oard approval as well as the construction as well oard approval tandards, do they still get the $456.00 per still get the tandards, do they iske also said that Ms. Rattee wants to have also said that Ms. Rattee wants iske uilding permit list for 2008 so that the plan hould be per unit. Mr. Fiske asked if he was asked Fiske hould be per unit. Mr. oomer bond for the road. to a lot line notice of decision relative adjustment. He discussed the requirement the Planning Board that Ms. Rattee apply by for a b ture to go with the accessor the Zoning Ordinance for a residential Ordinance for a the Zoning the build- if structure. asked Selectman Ives it does. stated Fiske codes. Mr. ing meets discussed the factThe Board that if Mr. Harris he within one year sells the residence The Board stated a fine. be subject to may with this situation, happy are not they while M a residential structure based on this conver- sation. at Loudon. Discussion ensued Villages to the Zoning Ordinance relative regarding if the asked Fiske the impact fees. Mr. be imposed per unit or to impact fee were The Board agreed that it the entire project. s the $456.00 per unit all set with collecting the Planning Board. as determined by Chair completed and accepted by application was to to being able the Planning Board relative if asked Fiske impose the impact fees. Mr. the is required to pave the property owner Town 300 feet of the road to bring it up to S unit impact fee imposed. Chairman Bowles a condition of their as it was stated yes, about the con- asked Fiske Mr. approval. struction Chairman bond for this project. the to review have stated he would Bowles to the road. Planning Board minutes relative the 300 feet of Discussion ensued regarding the Planning required by sidewalk paved B Fiske stated he felt it was more of a subdivi- more it was stated he felt Fiske sion than a lot line adjustment. He said he can not issue a building permit on that lot with the accessory structure because it does not ha in order for the plan to be recorded. Mr F The Board Drive. the frontage on Rainbow Ms. Rattee could use the way stated the only if she was Drive frontage on Rainbow to up Drive brought that portion of Rainbow stated he was Fiske Standards. Mr. Town the decision that asking the Board to make Ms. Rattee could get on the chronolo b could be recorded. He also advised the Board that Ms. Rattee is on the building per- mit list for 2007 for other building projects and is planning on coming before the ZBA one of to switch to ask that she be allowed her 2007 building permits with the one for recorded because the stipulation is that Ms. Rattee has to obtain a building permit or be put on the chronolo ds! y ofessional Dog Grooming y that, he told w Mr. Harris to w Mr. e have Gift Car w through with the Y CHRISTMAS! as discussed that the ould not be allowed to ould not be allowed teous and Pr get your pets this holiday ent on to sa MERR ould follo Cour t for Jaime Calangelo — Groomer n it into a residence. He said that it ris w season — W ris that he w mit. He w Don’ Jennifer Batchelder — Owner/Gr Mr. Fiske discussed the building permit Fiske Mr. (603) 798-5650 Village Road, Loudon, NH 03307 39C South AND DEBIT CARDS MASTERCARD, VISA, ACCEPT WE NOW . Har . Har ent to the Zoning Ordinance during the arage became the house over night. That night. arage became the house over greed that they did not have a problem with a problem greed did not have that they howev- septic and foundation, the llowing structures”to be in place prior to the build- imeframe start the permitis picked- when issue for Michael Harris. He stated that Mr. Harris misrepresented himself at the time he made the request for the accessory struc- stated the represen- ture. Chairman Bowles build Harris his would that Mr. tation was for a 2006 apply and that he would garage building permit for the residential structure. he it appears that he did not do what Now Harris had said Mr. Fiske agreed to do. Mr. in order to buildboth all of his paperwork to begin butthe house and garage wanted building before he had the build- the garage ing per Zoning Workshops this Fall. this Fall. Workshops Zoning Mr a a to enforce be difficult probably it would er, stated that he track of. Bob Fiske and keep this a very allow bad idea to thought it was in the prop- before the building permit was the hands. He suggested that erty owner’s Meeting, to change Town at consider, Town the dates from January to December to July allowing that by stated Fiske to June. Mr. “ with ing permitissuance creates problems ensued regarding enforcement. Discussion accessory buildings being built prior to the dis- residential structure. Chairman Bowles cussed the building list ver- permit waiting list and people a waiting sus not having for a permit at anytime to apply being able their one-year and having during the year t list in place and up. He said with the waiting to pickup their building per- people having timeframe their one-year mit in January, stated that there Fiske Mr. starts in January. is nothing in the Zoning Ordinance allowing for the septic and foundation to be in place prior to the building permit. Discussion considering an amend- ensued regarding m Page 18Page www.loudonnh.org Ledger — The Loudon — cont.Selectmen 17 page from December 2006 start prior to the issuance of the building bring the issue up permit, but that he would for their considera- to the Board of Permit said that Board of Permit Fiske tion. Mr. made the decision to allo build prior to the building the garage permit issuance based on the representation that Mr proper process. It w g Harris built the structure had initially as Mr. it into a house. and then converted a garage, Harris applied for a building permit Mr. for the garage. as for residence as well a new Harris has built a stated that Mr. Fiske Mr. decid- and has subsequently garage one bay ed to tur does meet the 920 square feet required b

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m o c . a b u c s s t u n a u q a . w w w ed. Discussion ensued y 03301 naround and no mail being wles, Chairman Concord, N.H. . Bo Sales & Service 163 Manchester St. Scuba Instruction 603-228-9981 er A. Maxfield, Selectman er ven R. Ives, Selectman g ied with the answers they received they ied with the answers man Bowles said that if no one walked man Bowles Ro Mr. Lehan said that he wanted to talk Lehan said that he wanted Mr. Selectman Maxfield to adjourn moved Dustin J Ste arding the tur www.aquanutsscuba.com an Maxfield discussed Cross Country g ompany doing the assessing and stated that ompany unity to meet with the Assessors. ChairmanAssessors. unity to meet with the delivered to Mr. Lehan’s home. Lehan’s to Mr. delivered with the Board about the new property the new with the Board about his that he received assessments. He said the oppor- not have notification late and did t Assessor Lehan that advised Mr. Bowles be at the Office on would Wiley David Lehan and he suggested that Mr. Thursday, with him to discuss setup an appointment his concerns. Discussion ensued regarding Town on sales in the update being based as the tax rate as well years few the last over about the asked setting process. Mrs. Lehan c did a site visit she did not think that anyone home. to their property their new regarding Chair the property with there could be problems building. Mrs. the assessment of the new for the the criteria were what Lehan asked assessments. Selectman Maxfield discussed Select- derived. the assessments were how m Earls is Appraisal Group and stated that Jeff has a lot of who a former DRA employee Lehan discussed the land Mr. experience. for a turnaround Town that he donated to the and stated there is no notation on his assess- ment card addressing the turnaround. been have stated that there Selectman Ives and been happy that have property owners satisf as others their assessments as well regarding with the assess- not been happy that have Discussion received. they ment or answers taxing properties,ensued regarding the bud- issues if the geting process, and cash flow tax bills are dela re the meeting at 7:52 PM. Seconded by Meeting All in favor. Selectman Ives. adjourned. OF SELECTMEN THE LOUDON BOARD lic to be ve the w pole o Tuesday, ont loader or a fr ved to appr wles closed the pub w Hampton, NH f man Bo ield Road, Town of Loudon, pole Town ield Road, . Motion carried. k for the ensuing year. Seconded by ensuing year. the k for Selectman Ives mo to authorize Selectman Maxfield moved William recognized Chairman Bowles Chair to authorize the Selectman Ives moved Chairman Bowles opened the Public opened the ChairmanBowles notice read the public Chairman Bowles The Board reconvened the Selectmen’s The Board reconvened read the notice of the Chairman Bowles wles stated no, this is the first payment, id. Selectman Maxfield said the repairs to aveled the first week in November. Select- in November. week aveled the first udience inquired if by accepting this udience inquired if by or those present. He stated the Town has Town stated the or those present. He petition and pole license and one ne number #9AA0JS dated September 1, 2006. All in Seconded by Selectman Maxfield. Motion carried. favor. permit for the Chairman to sign the haulers 104-A Route 132 Management, Waste North, Ne Lehan of Flagg Road from the audience. tr to accept the $266,468.32 man Ives moved with said money FEMA Disaster Grant fund funds to be deposited into the general spent. of monies already reimbursement for All in Seconded by Selectman Maxfield. favor on Pittsf truc Motion carried. All in favor. Selectman Ives. permit appli- Chairman to sign the haulers 104-A Route Management, Waste cation for a roll-off Hampton, NH for 132 North, New Seconded by the ensuing year. for truck Motion All in favor. Selectman Maxfield. carried. Hearing to accept the FEMA Grant Monies Hearing to accept the Floods. from the May received f for bridge repair applied for $304,953.16 $296,495.12 for for Cross Brook Road, and Road, bridge repair for Chichester date, the To repair. $44,400.91 for total road $266,468.32. Chairman has received Town so far received stated that the money Bowles is for reimbursement for road damage that member of the A has already been repaired. a not would Town does this mean the money Chairman for other money. be eligible Bo applications to has three different Town the reimburse- is for FEMA, and this money has already Town the ment of the money said spent on road repairs. Selectman Ives has also applied for State Bridge Town the A are being paid Village the bridge/dam in the Town Article passed at Warrant the for by Meeting and is not part money. of FEMA An audience member inquired about the sta- tus of Chichester Road Bridge. Chairman said that the contractor felt the Bowles and if all Monday, bridge should be set next the bridge should be able goes well, November 7, 2006 at the Loudon Town Hall Town 7, 2006 at the Loudon November on Clough Hill Road. hearing. Meeting. General Election to be held on s All in 19 y did a . elt the ved to authorize y manner y, October 25, 2006. y, ed a letter from Claire ed notification that the eld mo v v eld stated he f ednesda vernment Center – Property W xt y do not agree to release the bond. y did it in a timel . Motion carried. y Management, they would be covered would y Management, they wley regarding the dry hydrant on the dry regarding hydrant wley Selectman Maxfi The Board received a reminder of the The Board received The Board recei stated for the record Chairman Bowles The Board met with Emergency Man- Emergency The Board met with if the volun- the Board Mrs. Little asked stated that Mrs. Little Chairman Bowles Selectman Ives moved to approve the to approve Selectman Ives moved The Board began their review of weekly their review The Board began confidential a letter The Board reviewed of the draft copies The Board reviewed copies of an e-mail The Board received The Board recei otion carried. hich is ne ency incident. She stated if a CERT incident. She stated ency he Loudon Emergency Operations Plan. he Loudon Emergency nice job with the restoration. Selectman Ives nice job with the restoration. said the favor School Board/Municipal Officials meeting, School Board/Municipal Officials w Cro stated in her Ms. Crowley Drive. Greenview be constructed letter that the ponds would this month. submitted for that three pistol permits were signature and approval. agement Director Sigrid Little and Assistant agement Director Sigrid Little and Wells. Greg team for Emergency teers under the CERT under the be covered Management would Man- if Emergency insurance policy Town’s them during an emer- agement activated g not hav- on their own, working member was or Emer- Fire, Police, by ing been activated genc The Board under the Good Samaritan law. will look into this issue and get Mrs. Little an answer. has obtained all the signatures required for t Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, Meeting Minutes of Selectmen’s Seconded by October 10, 2006 as presented. in favor. Majority vote Chairman Bowles. M the Local Go England New Target to pay Trust Liability Town at the performed work $20,725.00 for and Baptist Church Hall/Loudon Freewill authorize the Chairman to sign the request. Seconded by Selectman Ives. Chairman the final pay- this was he felt stated Bowles of the downstairs. reconstruction ment for Selectman Maxfi portion of Bee Hole Road is up on October The Board advised Mrs. Lee to check 25th. Tony Chief Burr with Fire and Engineer inspections, but at this Puntin regarding time, the The Plan is now in place. The Plan is now correspondence. Selectman Max- while received that they and the Board needed to take away field was advised Mrs. action on it. Chairman Bowles the other letter from the file Lee to remove as directed. MS-1 for review. from Engineer Judy Houston regarding Berry monitoring. Road and well CD for the maintenance bond for Joe Bohi’ - h 10, arding c g rustee of T e Mar Selectmen’s Minutes — Tuesday, October 17, 2006 October — Tuesday, Minutes Selectmen’s . er tin regarding the tin regarding w ved to adjourn the ed a request from v Police Chief, Code Police ed a letter from Super ed an e-mail from Judy ved the work schedule the work ved v v . Meeting adjourned. egarding the RSA that egarding wn of Belmont re o here the funds will come T Athletic Association to install Athletic ll the vacancy in the Selectman Bowles, Maxfield, Selectman Bowles, arding BerryThe Board Road. . Bowles, Chairman Chairman . Bowles, g outh All in favor arding re-designing their monthly Y l to fi g ven R. Ives, Selectman ger A. Maxfield, Selectman ger rust Funds, term to expir ear electman Ives moved to sign the con- electman Ives moved T Dustin J Ro Ste Selectman Ives moved to appoint Brenda Selectman Ives moved The Board advised Office Manager Jean The Board advised Office The Board recei The Board received a request from The Board received The Board recei The Board recei The Board recei S Present: Also present: The Board began their review of weekly their review The Board began Chairman Bowles called the meeting to called the meeting Chairman Bowles The Board received a letter from Com- The Board received impact a regional The Board received Selectman Ives mo wles. iske, Fire Chief Jeff Burr, Emergency Burr, Jeff Chief Fire iske, he Board that electronic recycling should he Board that electronic recycling THE LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN THE LOUDON BOARD the meeting at 8:27 PM. Seconded by Chairman Bo M. P Lee to draft a letter to Treasurer Melanie Treasurer Lee to draft a letter to the release of the bond for regarding Kiley and Elmer Green for the Board to Marilyn sign. Houston re will look into w from for the dredging of the pond. Wayne Thistle to hold a public hearing for Thistle to hold a public Wayne This- road. Mr. his new his petition to layout tle has requested the Board consider naming The Board Thistle Hill Road. road, the new Tues- agreed hearing on to hold the public October 31, 2006. day, Loudon equipment at Landryplayground Memorial The Board will look Road. on Staniels Field know into the liability issues and let LYAA their decision. for Cross Brook Road from CPM Construc- tors. tract with Boston Lightning Rod Company tract Town at the to install lightning rods in the building Baptist Church Hall/Freewill the Loudon amount of $3,440.00, of which pay would Baptist Church Center Freewill All in Bowles. Seconded by Chairman half. Motion carried. favor. correspondence. begin soon which will also reduce the ton- soon which begin to The Board agreed to drop the GAT nage. include funds in the and would Ton the 3900 overage Station budget for any Transfer Bennett discussed the electronic costs. Mr. 2007. July that begins recycling was discussed that if the Town delivers Town discussed that if the was the to pay still have they under the GAT, it the GAT, go over $41.00 per ton and if we Bennett advised will be $41.00 per ton. Mr. t Selectmen — cont. 18 page from order at 6:30 PM. December 2006December OfficerEnforcement/Compliance Bob F SigridManagement Director Little, and her Wells. Assistant, Greg — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 19 and Ives. 2009. Seconded by Chairman Bowles. Dis- 2009. Seconded by Chairman Bowles. cussion ensued r states the appointment is to fill the term, not Motion All in favor. the next election cycle. carried. cast re notice from the intendent Michael Mar October 25, 2006 meeting with the School Board. billing statement. a balloon test for a cell to r. 21 on f Bur Y respondence. r will do a site JEWELR ire Chief Jef ed if the engineer had GIFTS, wn Standards. Selectmen — cont. o T an might need to be housed at The Board agreed. Discussion V got to contact Mrs. Lee and ask w Drive, she would be instructed she would w Drive, ire ponds on Greenview Drive. A Drive. ire ponds on Greenview Wednesday. Wednesday. The Board ask ven R. Ives, Selectman , the Town would not be liable if the not be liable would Town , the Selectman Ives asked about the status of asked Selectman Ives Selectman Maxfield said that if the inquired if the Board had a let- Fiske Mr. Dustin J. Bowles, Chairman Bowles, Dustin J. A. Maxfield, Selectman Roger Ste Chief Burr advised the Board the Chief Burr stated nothing had been done The Board met with F Selectman Maxfield stated that he meets Selectman Maxfield stated the High- having The Board discussed the to adjourn Selectman Ives moved eek. HE LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN HE LOUDON BOARD n the Village Dam Project every Wednes- every Dam Project Village n the WESTERN, the tanker truck.the tanker Chief Burr said that he had to check on the sta- contacted the company not gotten back to him. have tus and they is not completed Van building for the Cate in time, the Station #2. the remaining moving ensued regarding out of Station #2 Hall Town items from the that the project is complete. now going to be discussed at ter that was stated meeting. Chairman Bowles tonight’s that he for that it be included in the cor dry hydrant on Bee Hole has not been com- dry hydrant pleted yet. on the f member of the audience stated that con- struction on the fire this ponds had begun w been contacted. Chief Bur visit on with the Contractor and Engineer working with the Contractor and o AM. at 9:00 day week. Road this Wiggins on work Crew way Seconded by Select- meeting at 7:24 PM. Meeting All in favor. man Maxfield. adjourned. T event. Seconded by Selectman Ives. All in All by Selectman Ives. Seconded event. carried. Motion favor. vate Road and Class VI Road waivers were VI Road waivers Road and Class vate required for building there. He said that in cannot get vehicle an emergency the event to a location due to the condition of the road is in place. Chairman VI Road waiver Class on stated that if the property owner Bowles should decide to subdivide Drive Rainbow on Rainbo to be have would Drive that Rainbow brought up to ade AcresTack ider - vins Falls Rd., Concord ar man ything for the trail rider the trail to the ything for P Gar 228-9027 Circuit r ENGLISH, . Motion y School. Ever “A” e being a Private iske also discussed iske v VI Road. Chair All in favor tment will be taking . F Police Chief, Code Police w Dri arking” signs on the west ield. Selectmen’s Minutes — Selectmen’s y Depar Selectman Bowles, Maxfield, Selectman Bowles, ee new wells, which will be which wells, ee new Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Tuesday, a s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, s Meeting Minutes of man Bowles stated for the record man Bowles ersus a Class he Board received a packet of informa- a packet he Board received Chair Present: Also present: the to approve Selectman Ives moved Chief, Code The Board met with Police on discussed the crosswalk Fiske Mr. Selectman Maxfield moved to authorize Selectman Maxfield moved The Board received the draft October The Board received called the meeting to Chairman Bowles T Selectman Maxfield discussed the Plan- arding Rainbo g iske, and Fire Chief Jeff Burr. Chief Jeff and Fire iske, 925.00. This contract is to update the exist- is to update This contract 925.00. carried. be painted on the road and had asked walk for the caution sign to be placed in the road. The Highw care of this issue. Mr putting up “No P side of School Street once the Street is traffic. Discussion reopened to two-way the bus pick-up and drop- ensued regarding being in the back of the Elementary off as not allow- School, not on the road as well through the portion of ing trucks to travel School Street near the Elementar Selectmen’ Seconded by October 24, 2006 as presented. Selectman Maxf Enforcement / Compliance Officer Bob Fiske. School Street. He has requested the cross Road v the Chairman to sign the contract with The with the contract the Chairman to sign of Inc., at a cost Group, Louis Berger $ monitoring ing locations plan of the three at the Landfill fieldwells to include loca- tions of thr in the data submitted to NH DES included Monitoring Water Ground this fall’s for tion from the Police Department, which tion from the Police the Chichester Road included photos of Bridge Project. for review. Planning Board Minutes Enforcement/Compliance Officer Bob F order at 6:30 PM. Tad Flagg at Bee Hole Road to review the Road to review Flagg at Bee Hole Tad of the road. Discussion fire pond and review the bond not releasing ensued regarding road. accepts the Town until the and Ives. that five pistol permits were submitted for pistol permits were that five signature and approval. to Rainbow ning Board Minutes relative a Class and the requirement to have Drive in place. Discussion ensued VI Road waiver re is a Pri- Drive said that Greenview Bowles 20 Tony Puntin, Fire Tony he Board received the Zoning Amend- the Zoning he Board received The Board received a letter from Bob The Board received the ESMI 3rd Quar- The Board received T The Board noted that Jean Lee hand information on the The Board received a stated there was Chairman Bowles The Board received status reports on The Board received notificationThe Board received from a letter from the The Board received xt weeks meeting. xt weeks hichester Road Bridge Project is coming hichester Road Bridge own of Chichester regarding town organi- town of Chichester regarding own Phillips. calculation for ter Host Community Fee review. ment calendar/schedule from CNHRPC. the MS-1 to Department of Rev- delivered enue. Association Northeast Resource Recovery Annual Meeting. meeting with Engineer Agent Road Assistant and Burr, Chief Jeff both bridge projects and photos of Chich- both bridge projects from Engineer Jason Gal- ester Road work that the said lant. Chairman Bowles C and Cross Brook Road Bridge along quickly forward. moving Project is now discuss the the meeting to regarding DOT Route 129 and Route signal replacement at 14, 2006 at 7:00 PM in 106 on November the Community Building. T cooperation regional zation and possible Board will discuss this at The agreements. ne Selectmen’s Minutes — Tuesday, October 24, 2006 October — Tuesday, Minutes Selectmen’s Assistant Emergency Man- Assistant Emergency Selectman Bowles, Maxfield, Selectman Bowles, January “Loudon Ledger.” issue of the hairman Bowles called the meeting to called the meeting hairman Bowles he Board received a quote from North- he Board received The Board began their review of weekly their review The Board began T a memo from Office The Board received copies of the agenda The Board received an acknowledge- The Board received Present: Also present: Selectman Maxfield to approve moved C Next Deadline: Friday, December 15 for the Next Deadline: Friday, epartment Heads have received a memo received epartment Heads have ad Flagg to move forward on the purchase forward ad Flagg to move correspondence. the training on Manager Jean Lee regarding for software the Budget module of the new Office. all In addition, the Selectmen’s D advising them the deadline for submitting 27, 2006. their budget is November requests Valley for the meeting with the Merrimack Wednesday, School Board members on October 25, 2006. Aid application for ment of the State Bridge Cross Brook Road Bridge Project from DOT. east Tire requested by the Highway Depart- the Highway requested by Tire east The Board authorized ment for approval. T of the tires. the Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Tues- Meeting Minutes of the Selectmen’s Sec- October 17, 2006 as presented. day, All in favor. Ives. onded by Selectman Motion carried. Page 20Page www.loudonnh.org Ledger — The Loudon December 2006 and Ives. agement Director Greg Wells. Wells. agement Director Greg order at 6:30 PM.

Black Black 22 ed the on mation v ywhere. y told the e as access v The w Dri (603) 783-4517 Tracy Sweeney from Sweeney Tracy y get the infor The Board will take this The Board will take y the Board appro AX (603) 783-4527 Planning — cont. F le to put the school an S ve to be determinedve if the state’s E

tant that the C I TERS Selectman Maxfield moved to enter into Selectman Maxfield moved Rattee — Deb Chairman Bowles stated the Office had the Office stated Chairman Bowles Board stated the ChairmanBowles Selectman Maxfield moved to adjourn at Selectman Maxfield moved Chairman Bowles, Dustin J. A. Maxfield, Selectman Roger R. Ives, Selectman Steven V es, Ives yes. All in favor. Motion carried. All in favor. es, Ives yes. eceived the proposal for the Berry the proposal eceived Road ng them cannot place them in or hang them ng them cannot place n favor. Meeting adjourned. Meeting n favor. drainage issue for Map #058, Lots #031, drainage issue for Map 039, & 040. Discussion ensued regarding the drainage issues. proposal under advisement at this time. It will ha informationordi- local zoning overrules nance. District. Tom Dow told them that it is very told Dow Tom District. impor about being ab executive session at 7:40 PM to discuss a Seconded by Selectman issue. personnel yes, MaxfieldIves. Roll call vote: Bowles y Associates and Mark Richard Bartlett present to clarify some Chamberlain were recent lot line confusion on Ms. Rattee’s adjustment. In Ma lot line adjustment with the condition that Ms. Rattee applied to be put on the building permit list prior to the plan being recorded. The building department will not approve the building permit application until the and Mr. Sweeney plan is recorded. Mr. the Board to consider Chamberlain asked recording the plan so that Ms. Rattee can continue with the process. had concerns about Fiske Board that Mr. Ms. Rattee using Rainbo to the back piece of her lot rather than accessing from the School Street frontage of our Welfare Guidelines. The Board The Guidelines. Welfare of our Guidelines Welfare of the agreed a copy be forwarded. would phone call from a concerned a resi- received the distribution of the new dent regarding The people distribut- Phonebook.” “Talking i them been leaving and have on the mailbox instead of on the ground near the mailbox This can cause them to the door. delivering if the books are not an issue with litter a letter to The Board has drafted up. picked of the “Talk- to the publisher be forwarded this concern.ing Phonebook” with r Chairman Bowles stated the Board moved Chairman Bowles session at 7:50 PM. to come out of executive session were The results of the executive discussion of a personnel issue and the min- session are to be sealed utes of the executive until October 31, 2011. All Selectman Ives. 7:51 PM. Seconded by i OF SELECTMEN THE LOUDON BOARD

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M / P of New Hampshire LUBE • OIL • FIL ould be K–4 ANK ear and 105 the Preventive Maintenance Services of N.H. Preventive rst y URB ed by the Board. Gary ed by orking on zoning ordi v B t of their conceptual review. wles stated the Board would wles stated the Board gard to allowing schools in the C/I to allowing gard EQUIPMENT • TRUCKS • ON-SITE SERVICE • FULLY INSURED • FULLY • ON-SITE SERVICE TRUCKS • EQUIPMENT ear. They would begin with grades begin would They ear. hairman Bowles closed the public hairman Bowles ucted Ms. McClure to come back with Selectman Ives moved to accept the Selectman Ives moved 126 Shaker Road126 Shaker NH 03224 Canterbury, JEFFREY C. C of The Board continued their review a request from NH The Board received Selectman Maxfield to approve moved Selectman Maxfield asked if there would Maxfield asked Selectman house many how asked Ives Selectman that a maintenance bond discussed It was gal Assistance to supply them with a copy Assistance to supply gal w the idea is recei otion carried. ould be calculated after the constructionould be calculated after is pproximately 1,700 feet of road over an over road of feet 1,700 pproximately xplained that the school w name of Mr. Thistle’s road as Thistle Hill as road Thistle’s name of Mr. Road. Seconded by Selectman Maxfield. Selectman Ives commented that naming the and Agent the Road is a big help for roads the street doing are they Chief when Fire All in permits. and driveway addresses Motion carried. favor. second y with 60 students the fi to K and grade1, 2, and 3 and then expand 4 Ms. McClure presented the second year. copies of health inspection and firereport the state. She also forms that are required by noted that there is an RSA that states that a The Board district. school can go in any instr this RSA as par Ms. McClure also presented a letter that as a charter their approval acknowledges school and clarified for the Board that this is about asked Bob Ordway school. a public the condition of the building. Ms. McClure an engineer will have stated that they get a feel for inspect the building once they ho that told Ms. McClure and Ms. Sliva Tasker the Board will be w and suggested weeks few nances in the next in the process if need get involved that they be with re hearing and reconvened the Selectmen’s hearing and reconvened Meeting. correspondence. weekly Le the request from Wayne Thistle to layout Thistle to Wayne from the request a at Cross beginning existing right-of-way Road. Second by Selectman Ives. Brook Chairman Bo Puntin to calculate Tony contact Engineer the informa- the bond amount and forward also stated that the It was Thistle. tion to Mr. lots could not be sold until the bond is in All in favor. is constructed. place or the road M be a cul-de-sac at the end. Mr. Thistle said at the end. Mr. be a cul-de-sac wide. be 120 feet would the cul-de-sac Thistle said he has there be. Mr. lots would house lots. for seven approval w that the said complete. Chairman Bowles copies of all correspon- Board had received Puntin regarding Tony dence from Engineer Puntin did not note and Mr. the road layout concerns. Discussion ensued regarding any wide. the road being 20 feet charter school. Ms. McClure and Ms. Sliva e The 21 ter school pose of the s. Beth McClure and s. ere in favor and the merger ere All w ter School — ter School . Henry Huntington made a motion to ay Wayne Thistle to layout approximately Thistle to layout Wayne oluntary Lot Merger – Albert Dwyer, – oluntary Lot Merger Char V Selectman Maxfield moved to forward Selectman Maxfield moved Public opened the ChairmanBowles Thistle has stated Mr. Chairman Bowles discussed the escrow Chairman Bowles The Board was reminded of the Tax Rate Tax of the reminded was The Board the September received The Board copies of Dale Gre- The Board received dw otion carried. as discussion about the char as signed by all member ibrarian. Selectman Maxfield said it would ibrarian. Selectman Maxfield hecked with Concord Post Office and they and Office with Concord Post hecked hat the road is approximately 85% com- hat the road is approximately Map 31, Lot 12 and Map 31, Lot 13. past due ambulance bill account #29495 in past due ambulance account #33374 in the amount of $1,183.04, account #2992 in the the amount of $97.13, account #27112 in amount of $295.44, and to collections. Sec- the amount of $209.66 All in favor. Ives. onded by Selectman M Hearing to discuss the petition received from right-of- an existing 1,700 feet of road over at Cross Brook Road. beginning way requested the name of the road be “Thistle had He said that Mrs. Lee Hill Road.” c for the road name. their Okay given have account for engineering fees for the road as the construction bond inspections as well determined on October 20, 2004 that was for the construction in the of the road stated Thistle amount of $235,000.00. Mr. June and next that he is planning to pave t stated that the bond plete. Chairman Bowles be recalculated on the construction would Thistle as Mr. that had not been completed, the time by work done most of the will have the bond needs to be in place. approve the lot merger, seconded by Gary the lot merger, approve was in favor and the merger All were Tasker. signed by all member told the Board of their plan to Colleen Sliva a charterbegin school and their proposal to use the former dance hall on Mudgett Hill are said they They Road for this school. seeking direction from the Board as to what the Board will be asking for from them process. it comes to the application when The Board noted that schools are not listed There as a permitted use in the C/I District. w concept, the state’s requirements for such a concept, the state’s school, and general information regarding enrollment, studies, and pur approve the lot merger, seconded by Bob the lot merger, approve Or w applicant was not present. The Board not present. applicant was in All was the lots and application. reviewed order. appointment at Revenue Administration for Administration at Revenue appointment 2, 2006 at 2:30 PM. November Thursday, report.ESMI compliance resignation letter as the Children’s gory’s L Town. be a loss for the Dustin The Board Planning Board Minutes — October 19, 2006 (DRAFT) Planning Board Minutes — October . 2006 Public Hearing. 2006 Public utes: w ere not present. as present to represent the Con- om Do er, Henry Huntington, and Ex- er, T ask Stanley Prescott made a motion to Prescott Stanley ed the lots and application. All was in All was ed the lots and application. T man w y icio Dustin Bowles were present. Julie were icio Dustin Bowles Voluntary Lot Merger – Ernest & Lisa Lot Merger Voluntary September 21, September 27,Walk. 2006 Site Vice Chairman Stanley Prescott, Tom Chairman Prescott, Stanley Vice Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by The Board began their review of weekly their review The Board began correspondence The Board received information from The Board received of the letter a copy The Board received Chief of Fire a copy The Board received correspon- legal The Board received correspondence The Board received correspondence The Board received The Board received a letter from Tom a letter from The Board received advised of an inquiry The Board was f vie e stated he would get Mr. Fiske a copy of a copy Fiske get Mr. would e stated he ross Brook Road documents submitted for iske with a copy. iske eff Burr’s certificate National Fire for a Burr’s eff he letter first thing in the morning.he letter first Select- Robinson w Commission. servation Mills, Map 47, Lot 12 and Map 47, Lot 20. Of Moore, Bob Ordway, Chairman Tom Dow, Tom Chairman Moore, Bob Ordway, Gar Chair Bowles made a motion to accept the site made Bowles seconded by minutes as presented, walk in favor. All were Prescott. Stanley Discussions: The applicants w Henry Huntington made a motion to accept by seconded the minutes as presented, in favor. All were Dustin Bowles. re Acceptance of Min order. order. Attendance: correspondence. Bob and provided from a Loudon Citizen F on Governmental the Planning Board Office use of Property and Charter Schools. Burr securi- Chief Jeff regarding sent to Fire during the recent NASCAR ty initiative race. J completed. course that he recently Academy litigation. ZBA dence regarding Ms. Puntin regarding Tony from Engineer on Berry Road. driveway Maratea’s from Engineer Jason Gallant regarding C t infor- public if it were man Maxfield asked he did not stated mation. Chairman Bowles information public at this if it was know time. H December 2006December — cont.Selectmen 20 page from — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 21 the State Bridge Aid application. the State Bridge releasing a portionMcCue regarding of the Drive. bond for Greenview from a local resident asking if School Street The be re-striped due to safety issues. would Board will look into this issue. . 23 on here Mr Chairman iggins Road ould be going ed w W There were no There were . Stout said the . Stout stated that Henry Huntington Gary Tasker made a Tasker Gary . Stout w Wiggins Road for the Wiggins aiver of Section 12.4, of Section aiver Planning — cont. ove the amended site plan the amended ove Gary Tasker made a motion made Tasker Gary ying as it is after the Cross om Moore ask w lot. Mr. Stout stated there is w lot. Mr. ed if Mr T iggins Road. Mr airly good shape at this point airly w pointed out that W etland crossing. Mr Application #06-27,Thistle & H.Wayne ocated at Cross Brook Road, Brook ocated at Cross in the RR nded by Dustin Bowles. All were in favor. All were nded by Dustin Bowles. omments from anyone. Hearing none, he omments from anyone. s for diesel storage for company trucks for company s for diesel storage closed the hearing to the public and opened the public closed the hearing to it to the Board only. Theresa O’Donohue – Minor Subdivision, O’Donohue – Minor Theresa L District. Map 12, Lot 41. made a motion to accept the application as sec- hearing, to public complete and move o to accept the application as complete and to accept the application seconded by Henry hearing, to public move in favor. All were Huntington. motion to appr application, seconded by Henry Hunting- FOR APPLICATION in favor. All were ton. APPROVED. AMENDED SITE PLAN approximately 1.6 acres of contiguous area 1.6 acres approximately Stanley and pointed out the 180 x 240 box. Prescott ask for a w proposal is to use to clarify Huntington asked Mr. driveway. Road. Wiggins that the front setback is off discussion about accessing from There was VI Road and the need for a Class Wiggins Road as a driveway. Wiggins to use waiver be work if there would asked Tasker Gary done to it is in f done to accommodate because of work after the floods. Cross Brook bridge traffic has to be if the town asked Tasker Mr. to work Thistle does any if Mr. involved stated that Road. Dustin Bowles Wiggins Wig- if he is pulling frontage off would they Wig- discussion about There was gins Road. gins Road sta Brook bridge repairs are complete. Chair- man Do open as a recreational trail has been kept it be a driveway will essentially and if it now Mr. Stout explained the location of this lot Stout explained Mr. Thistle’s from Mr. that is to be subdivided showing property on Cross Brook Road, 216 feet of have lot would that the new He said they Thistle Hill Road. frontage on are requesting a w Item #13. this Stout pointed frontage is. Mr. Thistle’s Thistle’s that Mr. out on the map, saying house is on Lot 41. Henry Huntington asked contiguous area on the if there is sufficient proposed ne Dow asked if there were any questions or any if there were asked Dow c abutters present. Web Stout represented the Web abutters present. Stout stated that he had applicants. Mr. earlier in the approvals subdivision received number to and presented the approval day the secretary for the file. notified at that time. Abutters were notified Abutters were that time. notified at Bill none being present. for this meeting, for present as the representative was Massey that explained Massey Eastern Propane. Mr. spe- and received been to the ZBA have they a storage tank larger to have cial exception He told the Board that this than 500 gallons. i discussion There was not for resale. only, location of the about the tank specifications, safety precautions tank on the site, and being in place. The xplained ver from ver There has w e ried o mit application mit. man Do vement work being work vement as car Stanley Prescott made Prescott Stanley lic and opened it to the vision per Chair xt meeting. He closed the here will be no further noti- T eway permit turned on this in eway ut it has been issued according Gary Tasker made a motion to Tasker Gary . Ogden explained that he had to that he had . Ogden explained v Lot 127. There will be no further notification. Application #06-24, – Eastern Propane Application #06-25, – Perkins Patricia ere in favor. in favor. ere oung’s Hill Road, Mr. LaPadula still has to LaPadula Mr. Road, Hill oung’s roposed lot line rather than go before the nd opened it to the Board only. There was only. nd opened it to the Board application b about the Moore asked Tom Ogden. to Mr. that designates the required 180 x 240 box Ogden agreed to put it area. Mr. buildable said the plan on the plan. Chairman Dow all of the just need to have looks fine, they permits should be in in place and everything order for the ne hearing to the pub Board only. Amended Site Plan to add a 2,000 gallon tank, diesel storage aboveground Located on International Drive, in the C/I District. Map 49, Minor Subdivision, Located on Route 129, in the RR District. Map 15, Lot 5. New Business: New applicant and surveyor Christopher Ogden applicant and surveyor no abutters pre- There were present. were the project to this Ogden reviewed sent. Mr. the moved that he has point. He explained p the to have to ask for special exception ZBA still This in the side setback. driveway new meets the acreage and frontage require- permit has The wetlands ments for both lots. permit is and the subdivision been received pending. Mr resubmit the subdi to the state because of the change in lot line, Ogden stated that he is Mr. thus the delay. based on the asking for conditional approval permit. Chairmanpending subdivision Dow stated that the Planning Board does not it a practice to do that and explained make that this is not a complete application because of the missing per been no dri fication. the last meeting because abutters were not the last meeting because abutters were that this application w continue this hearing to November 16, continue this hearing to November 2006, 7 p.m. at the Community Building, in All were Prescott. seconded by Stanley favor. a motion to continue this hearing to Novem- ber 16, 2006, 7 p.m. at the Community All seconded by Dustin Bowles. Building, w seen it prior to this meeting. Mr. LaPadula to this meeting. Mr. seen it prior he will incorporatestated that town the into his agreement comments and counsel’s for further to the Planning office get it back that it should be Prescott stated Mr. review. to do the does not vote noted that if the town to of improvements additional 600 feet Y uphold his part of those road improvements. said this needs to be written Dustin Bowles said he LaPadula in the agreement. Mr. prefer to defer his portion of the would to 2008 (once he has con- improvements does lots) if the town tracts on the first few Chair- year. feet next not elect to do the 600 closed the hearing to the public man Dow a LaPadu- getting Mr. brief discussion about agreement finalized prior to the next la’s meeting and the impro meeting, funding, and tied in with town projects. other town , - 22 es as v w road vised plans ork, bonds, ood Sanctu Work Wildw There were no abut- There were y of the response w . Plourde said he belie ger Group reviewed the ger Group reviewed xcavated under the grandfa- xcavated A cop Loudon, NH 03307 . Plourde might want to talk . Plourde might want mit. Mr arded to Sandford Engineering. Complete Site ard to completion of w ty that is adjacent to the ne g • Application #05-11, y Shea of Sandford Engineering el ying that he doesn’t feel that the home- ying that he doesn’t as forw lourde said his word is their assurance, lourde said his word bout the required forms, plans, and bond tated that RSA 155-E can be confusing and tated that RSA 155-E eclamation. He said he is having it sur- eclamation. He said he is having v ary Association,ary Inc. – Major Subdivision, Hill Road,Young’s AFP in the Located on District. Map 34, Lot 2. because the lots are contiguous he can keep going from the original lot to the second lot. ters present. Owner Len LaPadula was pre- was ters present. Owner Len LaPadula sent. Louis-Ber Hill Young’s plan for improvement off-site Road and noted 9 concerns in a memo that w Old Business: with the Selectmen about a bond. Mr. Tasker with the Selectmen about a bond. Mr. assurances the town Plourde what Mr. asked has that he will reclaim the parcel once Ordway has been completed. Mr. excavation said that is the purpose of the bond. Mr. P the adding that he has already improved taking cleaning it up and by property by by problem water care of the town’s installing a catch basin at the edge of the discussion about a bond There was road. being calculated from a reclamation plan. plan, not commit to any Plourde would Mr. site for or materials on area to be worked, r to know simply a retired surveyor by veyed of the A site walk his boundaries are. where Road Village Plourde property on South October 25th at Wednesday, set for was The secretary will research if the sec- 4pm. ond lot can be e what it is they are discussing. Gary Tasker Gary are discussing. it is they what form an intent-to-excavate if there is asked said Plourde Mr. filed regularly. that is to be that formhe has filed with the Selectmen’s should be a said there Ordway office. Mr. said there Plourde Mr. plan for reclamation. discussion was There is not at this point. a said his compa- Plourde pits. Mr. on gravel not collect that do other towns has pits in ny and Pembroke. bonds, naming Hooksett formulathe explained used Dustin Bowles bonds that are to calculate the reclamation Mr. pits in town. held on all of the other if the Selectmen set that bond asked Tasker Tasker do. Mr. said they Bowles and Mr. s is to ensure that everything the Board wants in order with the transfer and files. He sug- gested that Mr thered per and information to Louis-Berger. A memo and information to Louis-Berger. on today’s received was from Louis-Berger been date stating that all points have with the off-site addressed and everything in order. plan appear to be improvement Prescott said he has a concernStanley about a proper Ra addressed those items and sent re sa about the banking will be real happy owner being cut and boulders placed there. Mr. is neces- do what said he would LaPadula The Board sary things right. to make response to the counsel’s town reviewed had developed LaPadula agreement that Mr. with re and easements. since he had not LaPadula presented to Mr. Gra • t sure Henry Sand er, but other er, MOORE CONSTRUCTION v . Plourde said ut he isn’ alk so that the e a mental image about v Dan Plourde of Plourde ation plan. Mr. Plourde said he ation plan. Mr. v Tom Dow stated that the Board has to Dow Tom xca ed if the lot is grandfathered. Mr. Gravel Pit — Gravel y will be taking sand out b . Plourde said there are 9 acres more or Dennis R. Moore(603) 783-4637 55 Storrs Drive ould recommend a site w ould have to say probably not, he is not probably to say ould have ave to be brought up to town road stan- road up to town to be brought ave f Dustin Bowles who was opposed. Motion opposed. was who f Dustin Bowles ecause he feels that Rainbow Drive would Drive that Rainbow ecause he feels Class VI waiver from Ms. Rattee. There from Ms. Rattee. VI waiver Class ccessory buildings. The Board agreed that ccessory buildings. Huntington made a motion to have the lot by seconded line adjustment plan recorded, All in favor with the exception Bob Ordway. o passed with majority vote. was extensive discussion about the lots, extensive was road frontage, and accessory buildings on the rea- was which lots without a residence put the condition on son that the Board had Dustin the lot line adjustment approval. to stated that he has not been able Bowles or ordi- in the regulations locate anywhere it states that there cannot be nances where a needs to be addressed in the this definitely Dow Tom upcoming zoning workshops. to be have would Drive stated that Rainbow brought up to road standards if this property comes up for future subdividing. b h They frontage. dards to create the required Rattee has 61 feet of pointed out that Ms. Rainbow where frontage on School Street Rainbow Ms. Rattee owns begins. Drive therefore could use that as her drive- Drive, Dustin Bowles to the property. access way that using Rainbow stated that he feels as access to this propertywill require Drive a Page 22Page www.loudonnh.org Ledger — The Loudon — cont.Planning 21 page from December 2006 than that can’t tell the Board what might be tell the Board what than that can’t stated that he again Ordway done. Mr. w Board members ha the less and then a second piece of about 20 acres. is in compliance with be sure everything Mr. to have want RSA 155-E. He said they with the he wants to do what Plourde be able to their job ensuring property but also have Plourde Mr. asked compliance. Bob Ordway see the Board would be fair to say if it would an e w he is going to do. He said he has sure what the left by some piles that were off leveled end up probably would owner, previous putting some trees along the ri Plourde said it is. Mr. Tasker asked about asked Tasker Plourde said it is. Mr. the size of the piece that is grandfathered. Mr Sand & Gravel was present to discuss the present to discuss was Sand & Gravel the that Road Village pit on South gravel But- from Roy purchased recently company to come before asked Plourde was trick. Mr. the Board to discuss updating the excava- sug- Bob Ordway tion file on this property. to do a site gested that the Board might want of the area for better understanding of walk there where particularly is there now, what one being separate lots and only are two Ord- file. Mr. mentioned in the excavation the company Plourde what Mr. asked way plans to do with the pit. Mr There was might do overall. they just what the it surveyed, discussion about having much of the and how closeness to the river, Tasker be open pit area. Gary parcel would ask

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He has since converted it as such. into a house and is marketing about an application for special Permit e The at their last meeting. before the ZBA and advised the the application tabled ZBA applicant to return Board for to the Planning expected said he Ordway Mr. further review. to see the applicant here tonight. Chairman Do the ZB cant back to the Planning Board but could on the application before them. act only ing permit. This came about after such a This came about ing permit. at their the ZBA by received request was meeting. BarnsteadSeptember has a special a to be done, work this permit that allows at the Board of reviewed was of which copy said that the Ordway Mr. meeting. Permit create compliance officerthis would feels t good idea. that it is not a Board of Permit of added that the Board Dustin Bowles counsel town to have Selectmen has decided up an agreement of this sort and the draw with it. forward Board will move assessed on about impact fees being Permit of Permit The Board at Loudon. Villages the a - mit. er 23 Dustin w multi Mr. Merullo Mr. ted on the October entals fo’ ariance to allo wing the Board of P VICE y repor a as discussion at the Board of y follo and down yonder. right ’ere in Loudon right ’ere Septic tank pumpin’ lic and opened it to the Board only. There is a use v and outhouse r d Discussion: all prior to the issuance of their build- There are three applications before the Bob Ordw Board members would like a copy of the a copy like Board members would stated that there will be a DOT Dow Tom There w Lisa and Ernest after the Mills arrived rs. Mills stated that they would like to like would rs. Mills stated that they OLUNTARY LOT MERGER RETRACTED LOT OLUNTARY ayout created the triangle because of the ayout ng down the front of the property for better ng down ple kitchens in a home on Bee Hole Road September). from (tabled withdraw the application as they have deter- have the application as they withdraw does not address mined that the lot merger their original plan for the property. ington. All were in favor. in favor. All were ington. ZBA. Two are special exceptions for are special exceptions Two ZBA. reduced setbacks: one for reduced side set- from (tabled backs for 15 lots in subdivision September) and one for reduced front set- back. newest tax map. Donna will get a set for tax newest “Planning and Land Use New each member. been ordered handbooks have Regulations” for all Board members. 14th at 7 p.m. on November hearing public immediatel This hearing will address changes to be made to the lights at the intersection of Routes 106 and 129. He also informed the Board about an upcoming planning confer- ence and instructed the Board to contact Donna for details if interested in attending. meeting. Board of Permit Board had considered and approved their Board had considered and approved Lot Merger. Voluntary application for a M Report of the ZBA: Permit: of Report of the Board Boar Discussion from earlier in the meeting: earlier Discussion from Henry Huntington made a motion to the lot line adjustment, seconded by approve APPLICA- in favor. All were Dustin Bowles. ADJUSTMENT LINE TION FOR LOT APPROVED. explained that the proposed lot line adjust- that the explained Lot 153 off cut a small triangle ment would to clean up the Lot 123, simply and add it to said he did property lines. Chairman Dow being shaped like not remember the lot Merullo that the road explained Mr. shown. l the subdivi- showing of the road, curvature He stated that layout. sion prior to the road conforming frontage this adjustment leaves discus- There was and acreage on both lots. of the lot and the tax sion about the shape to confirm checked the shape to be map was told on the plan. Chairman Dow as shown Merullo had done a nice job tak- that he Mr. i Board members sight distance. Other The chairman closed the hearing to agreed. the pub Volun- the made a motion to retract Bowles application, and subse- tary Lot Merger of Ernest and Lisa Mills at quent approval, seconded by Henry Hunting- their request; FOR APPLICATION in favor. All were ton. V AND VOID. Permit about allowing property owners to property owners about allowing Permit install their foundation and septic system in the f 225-9057 - - Gary Stan- etland There were no There were Stanley Prescott Stanley Dustin Bowles y Merullo repre- on Glenn & Francine T . Stout stated that it con- Mr. Stout said they are Stout said they Mr. , seconded by Henry Hunt . Stout stated that he will . Mr BEST SEPTIC SER ed about the area of w Lot 123. ty Mr . asker. All were in favor. WAIVER in favor. All were asker. T w ask man Dow closed the hearing to the man Dow ned to the Board. tanley Prescott made a motion to grant Prescott tanley Application #06-30, Application #06-28, D. Roy Merrill & S Henry Huntington moved to approve the to approve Henry Huntington moved ill affect the recreational usage. Gary the recreational ill affect aiver of Section 12.4, Item #13, seconded asker asked if it should be noted on the if it should asked asker tional trail, no paving of Wiggins Road, Wiggins no paving of tional trail, asker made a motion to accept the applica butters present. Web Stout represented the Web butters present. tion as complete made a motion to approve the subdivision as made a motion to approve All were Moore. Tom seconded by presented, FOR MINOR SUB- APPLICATION in favor. DIVISION APPROVED. Clave and Lester & Karen Maloon – Lot and Lester & Karen Clave Adjustment,Line Water on Creek Located Lane, in the RR District. Map 58, Lot 153 and Map 58, Cynthia Merrill – Minor Subdivision, Road, Ridge Located on Lower in the RR District. Map 51, Lot 15. T Stanley Prescott made a motion to accept made Prescott Stanley to the application as complete and move All Moore. Tom seconded by hearing, public in favor. were T recre- VI road and plan that this is a Class or paved. be blocked ational trail that cannot be stated that he feels it may Dustin Bowles Road Wiggins allowing reaching out a bit by Discussion continued to be a driveway. of a note to be put on the about the wording hearing to closed the plan. Chairman Dow only. and opened it to the Board the public w December 2006December — cont.Planning 22 page from — The Loudon Ledger www.loudonnh.org Page 23 a recused himself applicants. Dustin Bowles from the Board for this application. Mr. Stout presented the state subdivision number to the secretary for the file. approval sented the applicants. The Claves were pre- were The Claves sented the applicants. no abutters present. sent; there were retur on this proper there is a little pond to the tinues to where discussion There was upper side of this lot. an old about the history of the property, at the river. foundation and retaining wall Chair opened it to the Board only. and public requesting a waiver to Section 12.4, Item requesting a waiver say- #13. He pointed out the 180 x 240 box, lot is almost 3 ing that the proposed new Stout acres and has 252 feet of frontage. Mr. and some said there are an area of wetland steep slopes as indicated on the plan. Chair- man Do GRANTED ley Prescott made a motion to approve the made a motion to approve Prescott ley w by Gary show the entire parcel when it next comes it next the entire parcel when show before the Planning Board. and the waiver to have a driveway on a to have a driveway and the waiver All Tasker. by Gary seconded VI road; Class FOR MINOR APPLICATION in favor. were SUBDIVISION APPROVED. the waiver of Section 12.4, item #13, subject the waiver (M 12/L 41) parcel to the next time this in its it is shown the Board comes before All seconded by Dustin Bowles. entirety, GRANTED. WAIVER in favor. were application with the condition that notes are to recre- added to the plan with reference a , - ed Mr. Moeckel ed Mr. as anyone wishing as anyone . Moeckel where it where . Moeckel eways. Review and dis- Review eways. v vis seems to admit the Zoning — cont. on 25 . Da ed if there w vor of the application. Hearing of the vor ed if there was anyone wishing anyone ed if there was a elson ask Attorney Moeckel then apologized to the to then apologized Attorney Moeckel w oeckel said that was not altogether accu- not altogether said that was oeckel o eed the relief of a reduced setback. George eed the relief of a reduced xception Mr etbacks. Attorney Moeckel stated that Attorney Moeckel etbacks. house is in the wrong place. Mark Seltzer stated that he submitted a letter an abutter, to add that the in September and wanted back relief. He said a different design could different back relief. He said a and not be offen- be attractive, still be used, said the Davis Mr. to the neighbor. sive is and they it where house on Lot 001 is n subdivi- a brand new Saunderson said this is could not he why Davis Mr. sion and asked fit the lots rather than design something to said Davis Mr. ask for special exceptions. based on the regula- designed the lots were Mr. what if Saunderson asked tions. Mr. to regu- is that according saying was Davis reduced lot is going to need lations every s the or denying it comes to approving when is neither here that issue special exception, nor there. Ned Lizotte ask what he had just said. The attorney stated attorney The he had just said. what irrele- question was Saunderson’s that Mr. Lizotte stated that the application Mr. vant. is for reduced setbacks for the front lot and Mr. side setbacks for the entire subdivision. M Lizotte pointed out that that is what rate. Mr. the request is on the application that came stated Attorney Moeckel before the Board. that the application is for special exceptions members ques- Several for the driveways. from reading was Moeckel Mr. tioned what the applications from different as it was Saunderson referred to the before them. Mr. application, asking Mr said the Board does Moeckel states that. Mr. not need to grant on Lot special exception is asking for Davis if Mr. asked 001. He was reduced setbacks for all of the other lots. correct, said that was reduced Moeckel Mr. setbacks for the dri cussion of the application continued. there is no mention of drive- saying Board, had earlier on the application as he ways understood there to be. Chairman Powelson stated the Board will deal with the applica the Board has saying tion as presented, Mr. and his attorney. Davis heard from Mr. P to speak in f none, he ask Huntley the application. to speak against stated that this house an abutter, Halvorsen, his affect on Lot 001 does profoundly said there is no buffer Halvorsen house. Mr. 30' from and the house is approximately asking for special Road. He said by Lovejoy e - hen ner Lots (B), eways and in one eways nes frontage as the v w dri A defi verturn Zoning Ordi- the utters are the future proper vision, no one else in town will vision, no one else in town ho will make an economic deci- ho will make y Moeckel said they are simply ask- are simply said they y Moeckel el said ab ne wners w viest traveled road and that is what has to road and that is what viest traveled There was discussion about driveways. There was r. Davis was not even talking about not even was Davis r. bout as crazy an idea as he’s heard pro- bout as crazy an idea as he’s hat is his position, based on the Zoning saying because it is a corner the frontage lot saying trav- to the heaviest requirement shall apply stated that a Attorney Moeckel eled street. from frontage, saying front yard is different a corner He said lot is a classic example. t Maxfield under- Ordinance. Mr. said they Pearl position. Howard Moeckel’s stand Mr. referred to page 93 of the Zoning Ordi- nance, the definition of front setback. Roy Maxfield this turns said the Zoning Ordi- be happy would and they nance upside down Moeckel’s to challenge that if that is Mr. said he did not come Moeckel position. Mr. to this meeting to o nance but to articulate the interpretation of Maxfieldthe Zoning Ordinance. Mr. told that he has made his position Moeckel Mr. very clear. Attor ing for relief to allo Mr. Lizotte stated that Mr. Davis had told Davis Lizotte stated that Mr. Mr. meeting that he the Board at the September 001 up on the frontage of Lot got mixed saying Way, and Kristian Lovejoy between M it does said Moeckel Batchelder Road. Mr. Road or pick Batchelder not matter if you the road, as the lesser traveled Way Kristian Road and Lovejoy frontage is there. He said the front yard setbacks have Way Kristian to choose Kristian is able Davis and Mr. yard and meet the setback as his front Way Maxfieldrequirements. Roy was said that a Maxfield Mr. The attorney asked posed. Maxfield referred Mr. he felt that way. why to page 27, Section 208.3 Cor situation move the house back by 15' to by the house back situation move people appease abutters. He said the only these properties closer being by affected buy houses will be the people who together in this subdi Maxfield the Roy how asked be affected. Mr. reduction is going to appease an abutter. Moeck ty o sion that it will appease them because w they go in there they will see where their will see where go in there they they Maxfield said Mr. has to be. Mr. driveway for future had a greatMoeckel argument but the folks across the road (Love- owners some frontage here and have feel they joy) shares some frontage here. He Davis Mr. stressed that the ZB hea be complied with the 50' being on or ask for said he could do a reduction. Chip Davis on Lot 015 to appease something different need the side set- the neighbor and wouldn’t . - 24 nition of w and similar. In w and similar. y Ned Lizotte. Mr Howard Pearl - Yes; - Pearl Howard A. He said he would welson said this would welson o red to page 26 of the Zoning ent on to read the defi man P hairman Powelson stated that they had stated that they hairman Powelson , side yard, or rear yard and only refers or rear yard and only , side yard, Way” (not yet an accepted name) off (not yet Way” C Chair ssociation introduced himself as Mr. rom with regard to front yard therefore it is rom with regard rescinded the motion and the Board would rescinded the motion for a reduced side go back to the application a front yard is really yard setback, which 30'. Ned Lizotte cor- setback, reducing it to the application saying Powelson, rected Mr. for all lots in is for reduced side setbacks front corner lots. addition to the two Professional Tarbell of Moeckel Friedrich A said he Moeckel Mr. representative. Davis’s described the feels the Board accurately request before the ZB “front yard” is and what clarify what to like stated that in Moeckel “frontage” is. Mr. Loudon Zoning Ordinance the frontage is the front yard. He stated not necessarily to choose Davis there are three roads for Mr. f relief from setback not necessary to have stated that a front Moeckel Mr. regulations. that is on a street. He stated yard is anything is not asking to put houses on Davis that Mr. where putting driveways lot lines but simply just a little closer to the setbacks. permitted, He stated that the neighborhood is not going neighbor- because it is a new to be affected hood and all will be ne addressing Lot 15 across from the Butter- the applicant said when Moeckel fields, Mr. it back from designs the house he will move a little, stressing that he does Road Lovejoy reason other than to do this for any not have to accommodate the neighbors. George Saunderson – Yes; Ned Lizotte – Yes; Ned Lizotte – Yes; – Saunderson George Yes. – Dave Powelson Yes; – Maxfield Roy Unanimous; hearing re-opened. asked for a roll vote. for a roll vote. asked Ordinance, Requirements Applicable to All to Applicable Ordinance, Requirements Use Districts, section 208.3 Corner Lots stated that driveways Attorney Moeckel (B). road but the appli- are on the lesser traveled road the front yard cant can choose which will be on. Ned Lizotte stated that the Board has seen the proposal before them as “Krist ian Road. He said it has been accepted Lovejoy most of the Board that the front of these by Way Road or Kristian be Lovejoy lots would with the first lot being the one in question. Lizotte refer front yard until stopped b seem a large leap from having frontage on leap from having seem a large front set- three streets to not requiring any said the definition Moeckel of backs. Mr. front frontage does not distinguish between yard to the area on the street. He then read the definition of frontage from the Zoning Ordi- nance. He w ARE YOU PLANNING ON BUYING A NEW HOME? PLANNING ON BUYING YOU ARE d cally man stated that he elson asked if there elson asked w o ect the Planning Boar or additional testimony, y Merrill recused himself Ro man P ve to rescind the motion, re- ve to rescind The chair med the Board that town counsel med the Board that town Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes — October 26, 2006 (DRAFT) 26, 2006 — October Minutes of Adjustment Board Zoning Chair y Maxfield said since the Board has y Maxfield said since the Board ould mo oy Maxfield made a motion to approve oy Davis return Board for to the Planning Davis Chairman Powelson explained that this that explained Chairman Powelson Ro Case #06-15, III – Spe- Alvin R Davis The following members were present: members were The following R Chairman Dave Powelson called the Powelson ChairmanDave . vejoy Road. vejoy eeting and the Board had requested that ave Powelson, Chairman; Roy Maxfield, Chairman; Roy Powelson, ave as discussion from the Board. Howard ice Chairman; Ned Lizotte, Roy Merrill,ice Chairman; Ned Lizotte, Roy CCEPTANCE OF THE SEPTEMBER OF CCEPTANCE UBLIC HEARINGS: 8, 2006 MINUTES: .m. at the Loudon Community Building. .m. at the Loudon Community pplication was tabled at the September tabled pplication was ng on October 26, 2006 to order at 7:30 ng on October 26, 2006 Mr a m from the Board. Howard Pearl was named as was Pearl from the Board. Howard absence. Merrill’s member in Mr. a voting open the hearing f and then make a decision on the application that Ned Lizotte stated setbacks. reduced for his first motion at the last he had tabled to bring it meeting with the option to be able set- the reduced about that was and back Maxfield’s Mr. Lizotte seconded Mr. backs. motion. cial Exception for Reduced Setbacks – Reduced Setbacks cial Exception for Map 39, 11-015, Lots 11-001 through Lo George Saunderson, and alternatesGeorge Jon Pearl. Huntington and Howard D V the minutes as written. George Saunderson the minutes as written. George no discus- was There seconded the motion. in favor. All were sion. Loudon Zoning Board of Adjustment meet- Adjustment of Loudon Zoning Board i p P A 2 ROLL CALL: ROLL REGULAR HEARING Page 24Page www.loudonnh.org Ledger — The Loudon December 2006 would like a motion to reconsider the a motion to like would actions of the September meeting with back to the Davis to sending Mr. regard Planning Board. has advised that the ZBA may have gone a have may has advised that the ZBA on this little further should have than they matter and his advice is to stick specifi review of the application for compliance review Pow- with the 2006 Zoning Ordinance. Mr. elson infor to the application as presented with no fur- ther action. Pearl asked to clarify that they are to consid- to clarify that they asked Pearl submitted. er the application as originally correct,The chairman said that was to con- sider the application for reduced setbacks. 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also asked how special exceptions for drive- Chairman Powelson clarified that Mr. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Zoning — cont. from page 24 ways would affect the lots. There was dis- Davis is asking for approval as submitted. Case #06-15, Alvin R Davis III – Roy new zoning ordinances require a 150' set- cussion about the original request, the need Attorney Moeckel said as clarified for drive- Merrill stepped down from the Board; back on open space subdivision yet this one for reduced side setbacks to accommodate ways. He asked the Board to look at the Howard Pearl was named a voting member. was approved at 50' and Mr. Davis is asking the driveway locations as designed and Zoning Ordinance, front yard versus Ned Lizotte made a motion to deny the for even more of a reduction. Mr. Seltzer approved by the engineer and Planning frontage. Mr. Moeckel stated that granting application for reduced setbacks as pre- said it is disappointing that it has come to Board, and the matter of the reduced front the special exception does not turn the Ordi- sented. George Saunderson seconded the this point. setback on Lot 001. Mr. Davis showed the nance upside down. motion. Mr. Lizotte referred to page 2 of the Mr. Moeckel said he would like to driveways on a set of plans and explained The chairman closed the hearing; the September minutes, reading “Mr. Davis said address George Saunderson’s question the need for special exceptions due to application to be considered under Unfin- that was fine, he thought he’d ask, and about the intent of the application, saying it drainage layout. ished Business. Roy Merrill re-joined the would build houses that fit the lots. Mr. is asking for relief of side setbacks. He said Referring to the chairman’s previous rec- Board. Pearl pointed out that Mr. Davis had shown it was his understanding that Mr. Davis was ollection and reference to the minutes, Roy Case #06-17, Geraldine Gowlis – Vari- building setbacks on his plans for Ilona asking for blanket relief to allow driveways Maxfield said he has reviewed the minutes ance, Map 12, Lot 33, Bee Hole Road. Lane and asked why the setbacks weren’t in side setbacks. He stated that Mr. Davis of the September 28, 2006 ZBA hearing Chairman Powelson stated that this applica- shown on this subdivision. Mr. Davis said it had agreed to accommodate the abutter of where he had said “that the Board typically tion would be continued to the next meeting was an omission, nothing deliberate, and Lot 15. Mr. Moeckel said he gave the Board listens to abutters and their opinions so he is because Ms. Gowlis or her representative that Web Stout did it and he is not someone an analysis of the Zoning Ordinance to point not in the mood of giving Mr. Davis 15 set- was not present. Ned Lizotte stated that he you can bully around to do something. Mr. out that the Board does not need to grant a backs on vacant lots. Mr. Davis said that felt the application should be terminated Davis said he knew this question would special exception on Lot 001. Chairman was fine, he thought he’d ask, and would rather than continued. He stated that Ms. come up and that he had looked at it too and Powelson said it was his recollection, and build houses that fit the lots.” Mr. Maxfield Gowlis has not been to talk with Code honestly thought they were on there.” Mr. believes the minutes indicate this as well, said there was some confusion there about Enforcement as directed by the Board at the Lizotte stated that he spoke with Web Stout that Mr. Davis is seeking reduced front yard the fact that when they wanted to zero in on September meeting. There was brief discus- earlier today and had asked Mr. Stout if he setback from 50' to 30' from Lovejoy Road this one lot and make a decision on this one sion about the matter. Mr. Lizotte said, due had done conventional subdivision plans for and the rest of the lots could be addressed at lot it didn’t get captured in the minutes. He to Ms. Gowlis’s lack of dealing with the sit- this parcel. Mr. Lizotte said Mr. Stout told a future time as permits came up. He asked said Mr. Davis’s agreeing to only talk about uation and her inaction, the application him he was not asked to do a conventional the Board if that was an accurate recollec- this one was not captured in the minutes so should be terminated. Roy Merrill said he plan. He reported that Mr. Stout also told tion. There was brief discussion and the they are back to dealing with his request for agreed 100%. Roy Maxfield said this could him that he was directed not to put the set- attorney repeated his former statements everything. Mr. Moeckel reviewed the be done as long as the hearing was re- backs on the plans. He said that Mr. Stout about the Zoning Ordinance, definitions, points that the ZBA is required to consider. opened. Chairman Powelson opened the told him in his business all the plans that he and relief sought. Martha Butterfield, an abutter, stated that it hearing. He asked if there was anyone who does and registers have side setbacks shown George Saunderson stated that the Board is unacceptable that this house on Lot 001 is would like to speak for or against the appli- with the exception of Mr. Davis’s. Mr. had asked Mr. Davis to bring a plot plan in so close to the road and, although she likes cation. Kendra Hebert stated that she had Lizotte said there appear to be a lot of showing the house locations and setbacks, the house design, she wishes it had been submitted a letter but would also like to inconsistencies. asking Mr. Davis if he had done that. Mr. better planned. Attorney Moeckel said he address the Board, saying that she has been Roy Maxfield said he would take this Davis said he did not. Ned Lizotte stated would like to state one last thing and that an abutter to this property for three years one step further and referred to the existing would be that it is inappropriate for the and has seen more than routine traffic in and house on Lot 001. Mr. Maxfield said the B

that the regulations call for both convention- l Board to deny the application because they out of the house. There was brief discussion Board should clarify their position that it a al and open space plans to be submitted yet c Mr. Davis had submitted only open space do not like the plan or the fact that it was about the type of traffic and activity seen at would require a 50' setback from Lovejoy or k plans and those were without setbacks approved by the Planning Board. Mark the house, making it appear to be a multi- a setback reduction so they don’t get con- listed. Attorney Moeckel asked to clarify Seltzer said it has been stated that there will family house. The chairman closed the hear- fused with someone else thinking front set- that the applicant was asked for a subdivi- be relief to the neighbors and asked where ing; the application to be considered under back on a piece of property as they deem sion plat depicting all setbacks. Mr. Lizotte there is relief to Huntley Halvorsen. Mr. Unfinished Business. appropriate. He said it is very clear in the said that is required by the Planning Board Davis said before he went to the Planning Case #06-20, Michael Martel – Special Ordinance that front means front, facing a as in the ordinances. Mr. Moeckel stated Board he specifically moved the roadway to Exception for Reduced Setback, Map 28, major road, and that is the way it has been that this plan was approved by the Planning accommodate Mr. Halvorsen. He said by Lot 15, Oak Hill Road. Mr. Martel told the interpreted since the Ordinance has been in Board and he felt that the ZBA was crossing doing so, that caused the problem with Lot Board that he would like to construct a 32' x existence. Mr. Maxfield said he would agree that line again. Howard Pearl stated that the 001, making it long and narrow. Mr. Davis 50' barn on his property and is asking for a that each lot should be acted on individually. Board had simply asked for the plans so said he felt where he put the house was not a 10' reduction in the front setback. There was He said the property owner or developer of they could visualize the lots. He asked Mr. bad spot and that he had designed an appeal- discussion about the property and Mr. Mar- each lot should come before the ZBA if the Davis if he can fit houses on these lots. He ing house that would be viewed from three tel stated that he is doing some improve- need of special exception is there. Howard sides. ments. He explained the existing buildings Pearl stated that he clearly has concerns on and showed the location of the proposed granting relief on every lot in the subdivi- building for which he has a building permit. sion, saying he understands the drainage Please note that both Planning and Zoning Minutes Mr. Martel stated that there is a slope on the concerns with the driveways but would like back side of the building area, thus his to see houses designed for the lots rather are DRAFT minutes, i.e., they have not been approved request to move the proposed building for- than having to grant special exceptions for yet. For a copy of the approved minutes, please ward by the 10'. Roy Maxfield asked how all of them. Dave Powelson asked if it is the contact the Planning/Zoning Office after their this would make things better. Mr. Martel Board’s finding that their interpretation of said it would square things off, putting the front setback would be to the road with the monthly meetings (798-4540). new building into alignment with an exist- frontage, the major traveled road. Mr. Pearl ing structure. Chairman Powelson asked Mr. said yes, he thinks it is very clearly spelled Planning Board meets the Martel to go through each point of the appli- out. There was discussion about frontage, third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. cation. It was confirmed that abutters were corner lots, and was stated that it is clearly notified. The chairman asked if there were addressed in the Ordinance. Mr. Powelson any questions from the Board. There were verified that the Board finds that this is Zoning Board meets the none. He asked if there was anyone who where the front setback should be measured fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. would like to speak in favor of or against the from. The Board agreed that the front set- application. Hearing none, the chairman back is from the road of the frontage. Both Boards meet at the Community Building. All closed the hearing; the application to be Chairman Powelson stated there are 16 meetings are open to the public. considered under Unfinished Business. questions that Mr. Davis has answered and Zoning — cont. on 26

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blanket request and are not looking at indi- house be brought into compliance. That was elson said this would be consistent with Zoning — cont. from page 25 vidual pieces of property. #7 The Board seconded by Ned Lizotte. The chairman other setbacks on the lot. He then called for in order for the Board to grant the special feels this is unknown. The chairman contin- clarified that the motion was to deny the a roll vote. George Saunderson – Yes; Roy exception they have to find if he has met all ued on to Section 2 of the application. #1 application for a variance for three kitchens Merrill – Yes; Ned Lizotte – Yes; Roy Max- 16 criteria for a special exception. Ned Ned Lizotte said he thinks the closeness of and bring the house into compliance with field – Yes; Dave Powelson – Yes. Unani- Lizotte said he made his motion to deny the lots would diminish light, air and space. the town’s Zoning Ordinance. There was mous, application approved. #2 This is unknown. #3 It was felt that it will discussion about the motion and that the based on the application. Mr. Powelson said DISCUSSION: most likely increase storm runoff or directive may be going beyond the Board’s if the Board finds that Mr. Davis has not met Anthony Greska spoke about a letter he drainage as the drainage has to go some- duty. Dave Powelson said it would appear all 16 criteria then they have to deny. The submitted to the Board requesting an exten- where. #4 George Saunderson said they that it would be up to Ms. Gowlis to bring chairman said he feels it would be good to sion on his building permit #06-009 issued have some neighbors who think this would the house into compliance, the Code go through the criteria to determine where January 3, 2006. Mr. Greska explained his adversely affect abutting property values. #5 Enforcement officer to enforce it, and the Mr. Davis appears to meet and where he circumstances as he had outlined in the let- Chairman Powelson stated that Mr. Davis Board to act on the application as presented. appears not to meet the criteria. ter, saying he has not been able to work due indicated on the application that this would The secretary stated that the Code Enforce- Roy Maxfield stated it appears that the to accident-related injuries. Roy Maxfield actually increase the versatility of design for ment officer is given a copy of the notice of applicant is asking for a blank check and asked what type of permit Mr. Greska was future homes in the subdivision. #6 Dave decision rendered by the Board. The chair- there’s nowhere in the Zoning Ordinance asking to extend. Mr. Greska said it is for a Powelson said everything in the area seems man asked the secretary to read the motion that allows that. Mr. Maxfield said the house and a garage to be built on Kenney to have fairly substantial setbacks. #7 Roy back. Once the motion was read, the chair- Board is not seeing the lot designs and when Road. Roy Maxfield clarified that Mr. Gres- Maxfield said no, this is not consistent with man said that acting on the application is looking at the section about its impact on ka is asking for the extension because he has other setbacks in the neighborhood. #8 Roy what the Board is expected to do more so adjacent setbacks in the neighborhood he not been able to get the foundation and sep- Maxfield said if looking at the back lots, than tell Mr. Fiske to bring it into compli- noted that the older houses on the road are tic completed. Mr. Maxfield stated six they don’t know. #9 George Saunderson ance. Ned Lizotte stated they are acting on all well back from the road so it would months is generally what has been granted asked how far into the future the Board is the application and also enforcing that with appear that Mr. Davis is not meeting the cri- for extensions. Mr. Greska said he is asking supposed to look. direction for the Code Enforcement officer teria. He stated that this house (Lot 001) is for a year because the permits begin in Jan- Chairman Powelson said he had tallied so that it is clear and there is no gray area. the only house within 75' of the road all the uary and there isn’t much that can be done the responses on the application for special Howard Pearl asked if Mr. Fiske wouldn’t way up through Lovejoy, and he said there is about putting in a foundation and septic exception and has several “don’t know,” a know to enforce the ordinance if this appli- no reason to grant a special exception when weather-wise. There was discussion about sure NO on #6, a sure NO on #7, and a NO cation is denied by the Board. There was there are plenty of available opportunities the request and what was thought to be a for blanket for every lot in the subdivision. further discussion about the best way to for Mr. Davis to provide adequate frontage. reasonable extension. Roy Maxfield made a The Board agreed that they were ready to ensure compliance with the Ordinance. George Saunderson stated that he would motion to extend permit #06-009 issued vote. It was asked that the motion be read Chairman Powelson asked the secretary to agree, citing section 204.5 (6, 7, and proba- January 3, 2006 by one year for the purpose again. The secretary repeated the motion. read the motion once again. The motion is to bly 9). Mr. Saunderson noted that not only of getting the cellar hole and septic in due to The chairman asked for a roll vote. Howard deny the application for a variance for three are there aggrieved and complaining neigh- injuries to the applicant. Ned Lizotte sec- Pearl – Yes; George Saunderson – Yes; Ned kitchens and bring the house into compli- bors, there also is not a plot plan with set- onded the motion. There was no further dis- Lizotte – Yes; Roy Maxfield – Yes; Dave ance with the Zoning Ordinance. The chair- backs on it and he does not see how the cussion. All were in favor. Powelson – Yes. Unanimous, application man called for a roll vote. George Board can do anything but deny the applica- Chairman Powelson said the only other denied. Roy Merrill re-joined the Board. Saunderson – Yes; Roy Merrill – Yes; Ned B tion. Chairman Powelson read from page 2, business to address was the November l

a Case #06-17, Geraldine Gowlis – Roy Lizotte – Yes; Roy Maxfield – Yes; Dave Section 1 of the application, #1 “Special meeting. The fourth Thursday is Thanksgiv- c Maxfield made a motion to deny the appli- Powelson – Yes. Unanimous, application k Exception is specifically authorized in Arti- ing so the meeting would need to be cation. Ned Lizotte seconded the motion. denied. cle II or III of the Loudon Zoning Ordi- changed to a different date. Because there is Mr. Maxfield stated that the Board told Ms. Case #06-20, Michael Martel – George nance,” asking if it is or is not allowed by a fifth Thursday in the month this year it was Gowlis that multi-family dwellings are not Saunderson made a motion to approve the the ordinance. Roy Maxfield said no, they suggested that the Board meet on that day, allowed and asked her to do some things application as submitted. Ned Lizotte sec- are looking at 15 lots with no opportunity to November 30th. All were in favor of the such as discuss this matter with the Code onded the motion. Chairman Powelson make sure this is consistent, to make sure change. abutters are not affected, and to make sure Enforcement officer. He said the Board has stated that Mr. Martel had gone through all that this is not going to diminish condi- heard other things that she had in mind such 16 points of the application and all had been ADJOURNMENT: tions…it is a blank check with no under- as a bed and breakfast but there has been no met. Howard Pearl stated that he knows Mr. Jon Huntington made a motion to ad- standing of what impact that is going to further action by Ms. Gowlis. Mr. Maxfield Martel’s property and what he is doing to journ the meeting at 9:10 p.m., seconded by cause. He said this needs to be looked at on said this is in a single family district and the property is a definite improvement. Roy Ned Lizotte; all were in favor. a case by case basis. The chairman asked if will be a single family house. Ned Lizotte Maxfield said there is a steep slope in the the Board agreed. All said yes. stated that the applicant should be directed back, this has been done for others in that Respectfully submitted, Chairman Powelson asked the Board to to dismantle the extra kitchens. Chairman area, and this would make sense as there are Donna White, Secretary consider item #2. Howard Pearl said there Powelson stated that was not part of the ini- ample setbacks on the property. Dave Pow- are abutters that feel it would be detrimen- tial motion and is not sure if it has to be. Mr. tal. Ned Lizotte said he agreed. Chairman Lizotte said he thinks it is appropriate for Powelson read each item. #3 Dave Powelson the ZBA to give some direction yet deny the said he does not think so specific to the spe- application for the variance as this does not Next Deadline: cial exception. Roy Maxfield said he is not fit the Zoning Ordinance. Roy Merrill sug- sure they know the answers as this is a blan- gested that the Board could make a motion ket request. #4 Dave Powelson said appar- to have it brought into compliance. Roy Friday, December 15 ently it does not appear to be. #5 Ned Maxfield said that could be done. Roy Mer- Lizotte said he is not sure they would know rill made a motion to bring the house into for the January issue of the that at this point. Dave Powelson said he compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Ned does not think the special exception would Lizotte seconded the motion. Roy Maxfield affect the amount of traffic. #6 Roy Max- said they should amend the initial motion to “Loudon Ledger.” field said they don’t know because it is a deny the application to include that the

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