TDS Forum Brings out a Large Crowd in Alton
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Burley no-hits Somersworth: See page B1 THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 COVERING ALTON, BARNSTEAD, & NEW DURHAM - WWW.SALMONPRESS.COM FREE TDS forum brings out a large crowd in Alton BY MARK FOYNES shire represents its high- tions ranging from un- A West Alton resident extension into a compet- flexibility if it made Contributing Writer est market density in the limited voice to a pared- asked if the new services itor's area. The audience “business sense” for TDS ALTON — Residents Northeast. Additional re- down “safety” line that would extend to her part member said she was a to extend its service area in the Baysider’s tri- gional markets include allows customers to call of town. A panelist re- FairPoint customer and beyond its currently town coverage area are pockets in upstate N.Y., 911 for a minimal con- sponded that TDS hopes therefore an unlikely po- approved footprint. He deeply concerned about Vermont and Maine. nectivity charge. to saturate all of the for- tential customer. added that a PUC com- their media connectivi- The Wisconsin-based After the brief presen- mer Union territory - TDS representative petitive clause allows ty, as suggested by a vo- company’s widespread tation, a panel of TDS but that Public Utilities Scott Brooks added that new vendors to enter cal, standing-room-only holdings include com- reps fielded audience Commission regulations the current agreement into a market under cer- public forum on April 20. munities as far afield as questions. preclude the company’s might offer some future SEE TDS, PAGE A12 TDS, or Telephone Arizona and California. and Data Systems Inc, Fiber lines are cur- partnered with the Alton rently being laid in the Business Association to TDS territory. Signals hold last week’s discus- carried to the home will sion where folks crowd- be converted via exist- ed in to learn how their ing copper wiring within local cable, internet, customers’ homes ported and phone services may through a four-bay rout- change under a new fran- er. The routers are to be chise agreement. TDS re- rented from TDS for $4.95 cently negotiated terms per month; additional de- with Alton, Barnstead vices are also available and New Durham to de- for a fee for added con- liver the new products. nectivity. Parts of Farmington and Bundled TDS services Gilmanton are also in- include a basic 23-chan- cluded in the agreement. nel option at a set price, TDS representatives before internet and described a number of phone fees are assessed. packages that bundle An extended plan offers media products scaled 260 channels. An inter- to customers’ varied mediate option features data and entertainment 135 channels (includ- preferences. Delivered ing local affiliates) for RUTH ARSENAULT – COURTESY PHOTO via fiber optic cable to a monthly fee, prior to Cleaning up the home, TDS groups phone, internet and tax- these products under the es and fees. The building located at Downing’s Landing in Alton was demolished last week. Pictured above, half the building remains standing but it too was taken down by the end of the week. brand of “Fiberville,” Since cable would suggesting a geography be delivered over a fi- united by a common data ber-based internet con- delivery infrastructure. nection, the minimum The fiber initiative bandwidth available is Delicious book fair takes over is part of a $35 million 100 MB. A one-Gig op- investment that TDS is tion is available for what making statewide. Com- one presenter called “ex- pany representatives treme users. New Durham Public Library said the expense is fea- All of the packages sible since New Hamp- also include landline op- BY TOM HAGGERTY Diner” (in honor of the of imagination and skill Roll-ups, and the lower Contributing Writer cataloguing system) and in construction. Charlie leg and ankle composed NEW DURHAM — An distributed menus of the and the Chocolate Facto- of Rice Krispies squares, Abundance of talent edible book fair, a ploy bill of fare for the day, ry was built on a ground with marshmallow to by print publishers to with the motto “Serving of brownies, intricately shape the leg. For Dol- lure readers away from up only the freshest ma- arranged with small can- phin Tail, a blue-frosted displayed at Arts Abound their e-books and Kin- terials.” dy figures, and a river dolphin, also crafted of BY CATHY ALLYN ily and consumer science dles? No, indeed. It is a The tempting treats of chocolate syrup run- shaped Krispies, sport- Contributing Writer form a foundation for life- way for New Durham included “adult entrees” ning through it. Alicia ed a white-frosted tail. ALTON — Arts Abound long learning. children and adults to and a “kids’ menu.” All James-Aldus is the adult It was the entry of Maya Night at Alton Central They also provide a cre- express their creativity those attending, both the who paid homage to a Colson. Maya’s brother, School (ACS) on April 21 ative outlet, and the images by bringing to the table young and young in spir- childhood favorite for Camden, presented a was an experience of imag- of the evening attest to that. food-based representa- it, were then charged to this submission. Cinder sword-cake, emblemat- es. The evening showcased It was a fun and impres- tions of their favorite view the entries and vote was a recreation of the ic of Percy Jackson and the best of students’ work sive event. Flute music books. These consum- for their top three. book jacket of the young the Lightning Thief, that from the school’s Unified floated down the halls by able delights may take The youngsters’ pre- adult bestseller, featur- looked as though it really Arts classes, and hallways the music room. Kids were the form of a replica of sentations covered a ing a distinctive red could do some damage. were lined and rooms filled climbing the walls, literal- the book’s jacket, a scene wide range of books high-heeled shoe fash- Camden said that the with examples. ly, in the gym. The cafete- from the book, or a pun and revealed a wealth ioned from melted Fruit SEE BOOKS, PAGE A12 Known as “specials” ria was stuffed with exhib- on the book’s title. to the children, the disci- its and snacks whipped up As the ninth annu- plines of music, physical by students. al Edible Book Fair got education, library, tech- And the artwork ex- under way at the New nology education, comput- hibits illustrated a full and Durham Public Library ers, art, Spanish, and fam- productive school year of on Saturday afternoon, projects. April 16, Library Direc- INDEX Seventh graders were tor Cathy Allyn, in the t introduced to basic con- role of “Candy, your cepts of color theory and friendly waitress,” wel- Volume 10 • Number 17 SEE ARTS, PAGE A11 comed all to “Dewey’s Business ............... A7,A10 Churches ......................A8 Classifieds ..............B6–B9 ND Police taking part Editorial Page ..............A4 John Harrigan ............A13 in Drug Take Back Day Letters .................... A4-A5 NEW DURHAM — Back Day on Saturday, COURTESY PHOTO Obituaries ....................A8 The New Durham Po- April 30. You may drop Baysider in Texas Sports ...................B1 - B5 lice Department would off any unwanted or like to let residents expired prescription Dennis Thorell of New Durham visited the LBJ National Historic Park in Stonewall, Texas 24 pages in 2 sections where the 36th President, Lyndon B. Johnson was born, lived, died and was buried. In the know that the depart- drugs at the police de- background is his Lockheed Jet Star VC-140 that was keep on the 6,300-foot runway at the ©2016, Salmon Press, LLC. ment will be partici- partment on Saturday, ranch that he used to commute to Washington, D.C. The ranch in hill country is a working Call us at (603) 569-3126 pating in National Pre- April 30, between 10 ranch still raising beef cattle. If you have a photo of you and The Baysider in a unique email: [email protected] scription Drug Take a.m. and 2 p.m. location, please sent the photo and pertinent information to [email protected]. www.salmonpress.com A2 THE BAYSIDER, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 New Durham selectmen hear from TDS representative BY MARK FOYNES Dish bundle will be ob- right now is not accept- The appointment of a ees. In light of the need be made. By way of ex- Contributing Writer ligated to remain under able. Please stop.” She police officer, however, for members and the ample, Anthes suggest- NEW DURHAM — Se- contract, though Brooks further observed of Bick- was deferred to a subse- lack of meetings achiev- ed that one parcel sub- lectmen approved sever- said buyout options are ford, “You’re looking quent non-public discus- ing a quorum, the board ject to a 47 percent hike al appointments at their available. at me like my grandfa- sion. waived the attendance “seemed excessive.” April 18 meeting while “You can keep your ther.” Quickly expedited requirement and ap- Swenson agreed, but also discussing proposed Dish,” Brooks said, An audience member, were the appointments proved Janis Anthes’s added that it’s not clear tax abatements and adding customers can drawing upon her recol- of Charles Berube to the appointment. if the owner made sig- goals for the upcoming do “what makes sense lection of the incident, conservation commis- Peter Varney, the nificant improvements year. based on evolving ser- added, “You do not hit sion and Wendy Ander- town’s fire chief, was to justify the increase. The meeting began vices.” an elderly woman.” son to the ZBA for three- also named the New Lastly, Kinmond pre- with a brief presentation Fiber cable is being Selectman Greg An- year terms.