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2 The Record Thursday, August 6, 2020 Littleton Parents Air Questions, Concerns About School Re-opening

BY ROBERT BLECHL Staff Writer

As Littleton schools set to reopen next month, parents have questions and concerns — lots of them. The Littleton School Board and new superintendent of Little- ton School District SAU 84 held a community input session on Monday as the board prepares to vote on a reopening plan. The 2 1/2 hour meeting drew about 75 residents, all masked and socially distanced, in the Littleton High School cafeteria, as well as 130 residents attending remotely on the Zoom teleconfer- encing application. On Monday, Aug. 10, the board is expected to take a vote on a recommendation from Superintendent William Hart. The draft plan includes three options: traditional face-to-face learning in the classroom for all students (with special accom- modations for students and staff with at-risk medical issues); a full, online learning remote option with no students in school; and a hybrid model that includes classroom time and at-home remote learning on a rotating basis between groups of students and with no more than 50 percent of students in school at any given time. The plan is flexible enough to allow the district to glide be- tween options depending on coronavirus conditions at the start of school year and throughout the year. Cyan Some parents wanted a clear-cut answer on what exactly the school district will do come fall, but Hart said conditions can Magenta change fast and no clear answer can be given. “The plan is all three models and all three models are there because we don’t know how things are going to change,” he said. The Littleton High Class of 2020, the photographs of each graduate on the wall of the school, celebrated their big “Two weeks from now, the environment could change and be- day on Sunday afternoon, taking part in a different kind of commencement because of the pandemic. Masked and Yellow Black come something different.” spaced, the graduates gathered outside, in the career and technical education center parking lot. (Photo by Robert Because of the very low number of cases in the North Country compared to other parts of the country, Hart is currently looking Blechl) at a traditional classroom model, but said if a wave of people are The Draft tocols in place. against students reentering classrooms, then the district has to As stated in the 37-page draft plan, students, when in school, Accommodations will also be made for special education stu- reconsider. will follow all safety expectations and protocols, including wear- dents and students with health issues, with a traditional model He said his current recommendation to the school board on ing masks and maintaining distances. involving small group instruction. which option to adopt could change and be a very different plan Accommodations will be made for at-risk or other students The plan also calls for developing a flexible schedule for send- by the time school reopens, especially if cases in the North Coun- having difficulty with remote learning and it will likely involve a ing out-of-district students to LHS’s Career and Technical Cen- try spike. dedicated classroom for face-to-face interaction with safety pro- See Re-opening, Page 15 H.S. Athletics: NHIAA Gives Green Light For Fall Sports, Delays Start To Sept. 8

on whether they will participate in a fall sports sea- “It makes no sense to me that I’ll have a phys cer and field hockey are moderate risk, football is BY PAUL HAYES son. ed class where no one shares equipment and we’ll higher risk. Staff Writer Woodsville High AD Jonathan Lester sounded a have to sanitize everything, but an hour after school The guidance document does not address every- hopeful note, “Given the current situation (meaning we can have 16 kids play like nothing’s going on. thing. Fall sports are cleared to play. that the NHIAA has said fall sports are a go) and It’s strange,” Poore said. One things is schedules. Teams cannot plan their Now it’s in the schools hands. that the COVID cases are low for our area, Woods- seasons until school districts make up their minds. The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic As- GUIDELINES ville as of today [is] still planning on full all sea- The NHIAA Council guidance document in- Another thing is participation. Even if schools sociation Council on Tuesday gave permission for sons. Obviously that could change at any minute.” cludes rules for players, coaches, officials, adminis- move forward with fall sports, it’s unknown if any all fall sports to proceed and delayed the start of Profile School AD Jack Bartlett was cautiously trators and spectators. athletes or coaches will choose to sit out. practices until Tuesday, Sept. 8. optimistic, “We would like to BUT only if we can Those rules can be summarized as ‘keep your In Lisbon, Poore said he would coach boys soc- They also amended a 20-page guidance doc- create sensible and manageable safety guidelines. distance, keep clean.’ cer if the school district gives him the OK, but he ument to include rules for practices, training ses- Working against us is the nature of sport. Varsity Under the rules everyone except for athletes questioned how safe it would be. sions, competitions games, and tournaments during soccer and social distancing don’t exactly go to- in competition would be expected to wear masks “I’m very hesitant to say that I can put 16 kids the pandemic. gether.” when social distancing is not possible. Schools out on a soccer field against another team and say That leaves individual school districts to decide Lisbon Regional AD Les Poore wondered about would appoint staff to enforce health and safety everything is 100 percent fine,”Poore said. “Is it whether to move forward with fall sports (cross the challenges. He teaches physical education guidelines. worth it? For some it is, until a family member gets country, field hockey, golf, soccer and football). (where state guidelines will prohibit contact and The guidance document splits high school sports infected, then that changes everybody’s tune in a Local high schools — Colebrook, Groveton, sharing of equipment) and also coaches soccer into three risk categories. For the fall cross country hurry. It’s a very, very tough situation.” Lisbon, Littleton, Profile, White Mountains Re- (where contact will be allowed). (with staggered starts) and golf are lower risk, soc- For more visit www.nhiaa.org gional and Woodsville — have not made decisions A3

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4 The Record Thursday, August 6, 2020 News Briefs Residents Want Status deemed complete by DES and is scheduled for a “The state of New Hampshire has primacy Day students will be screened daily. DES public hearing at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Elks with respect to how a facility is sited, designed • On campus students will attend fewer class- Of Casella Projects In Lodge in Bethlehem. and operated under state law,” he said. “How- es, with longer breaks in between to allow for Dalton, Bethlehem As for the proposed landfill in Dalton, Wim- ever, the courts have held very specifically in cleaning. Class sizes will be capped at 11. Stu- satt said several meetings with Casella that have a couple of cases that a community has a right dents living in dorms will be grouped into small Although no application has been submit- taken place to introduce the department with the to determine through properly enacted zoning cohorts. ted by Casella Waste Systems for its proposed project and to date those gatherings have been where a solid waste facility may be located in • Visitor access will be limited. Visitors will landfill in Dalton, an official with the state envi- presentations with no meeting minutes taken, a community.” not have access to dorms, dining services or ronmental services department said two applica- though a PowerPoint presentation by Casella is He was asked if a landfill can be imposed on most campus buildings. tions for needed permits for the project could be available. a town and a region that oppose it and how DES Head of School John Drew expressed confi- submitted this month. For Dalton, there is no project time line yet could justify another landfill given that the Mt. dence that the White Mountain School was well That comes out of a July 23 remote meeting because no formal application for a landfill has Carberry landfill in Berlin and Turnkey landfill positioned to continue educating students during that state Rep. Andrew Bouldin, D-Manchester, been submitted, he said. in Rochester offer decades of future capacity. the pandemic. at the request of several North Country resi- The company in Dalton is looking at work re- Wimsatt said DES has a duty to review any “Our small size, individualized approach to dents, scheduled with representatives of the lated to alteration of terrain and wetlands, said application and make a decision within the student-driven inquiry, and spacious campus al- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Wimsatt. context of underlying laws and rules, and that low us to be flexible as circumstances change,” Services, whose solid waste management direc- Both types of work will require permits. includes if a proposed landfill provides a sub- he said. tor, Mike Wimsatt, fielded two dozen questions DES has had a meeting with the U.S. Army stantial public benefit as defined under the rules. The staggered approach will allow The White from area residents about the status of the com- Corps of Engineers and U.S. Environmental “Capacity need is a determination and we Mountain School to proceed cautiously. pany’s plans in Dalton and Bethlehem. Protection Agency about the Dalton project (a look at [a] 20-year planning period and deter- “If conditions change for the worse either in- The meeting included state Rep. Nancy Mur- 500-acre landfill development with a 180-acre mine if there is a capacity need,” he said. ternally or externally, it will be simpler, safer, phy, D-Merrimack, as well as 19 full-time and landfill footprint), but other than that there’s He was also asked if DES has ever denied an and quicker to quarantine and depopulate cam- part-time residents of Dalton, Whitefield, and been minimal interaction, said Rene Pelletier, application based on public opposition. pus with only 25 students,” Drew said. other residents from neighboring towns who assistant director of DES’s Water Division. Wimsatt said no denial has come solely from School operations will fall under a four-tier, have voiced concerns about Casella projects in “My understanding is we may see an applica- public opposition, but the public has informed color-coded system: Green (no confirmed cases Dalton and Bethlehem. tion for both alteration of terrain and wetlands the department of instances where an applicant on campus), Yellow, Orange and Red. Wimsatt said he can’t answer any questions some time in the first part of August, but right was not complying with laws and rules and ap- White Mountain School will begin the 2020-

Cyan that would require him to make a judgment or now we have seen no applications in either of plications can be denied based on that. 21 school year at the Yellow level (Potential answer questions about an application not re- the programs,” said Pelletier. In Bethlehem, Casella seeks a Phase VI ex- COVID-19 cases among students, staff and Wimsatt was asked about the zoning ordi- pansion of 5.71 acres that would extend the life campus residents; heightened safety precautions

Magenta ceived. An application for expansion of the Casel- nance in Dalton, currently temporary that Dalton of the landfill there another five years through in place). la landfill in Bethlehem has been received and residents could make permanent with town-spe- 2026. Should there be a high number of confirmed cific modifications through a town vote. That application was submitted after DES de- cases on campus or in the community, the sta- termined that the previous application for Stage tus would be downgraded to Red and students Yellow Black VI expansion did not provide a public benefit as would be sent home (if healthy) or quarantined no landfill capacity shortfall in the state is pro- (if ill) and all learning would be done remotely. jected through 2025. Overall, The White Mountain School will host fewer students than last year, when they had White Mountain School about 140 (91 domestic boarders, 19 internation- al boarders, 28 day students). Preps For Re-Opening The plan is for students to remain on campus through Thanksgiving break and complete the BETHLEHEM — The White Mountain fall semester via remote learning from Nov. 30 School in Bethlehem has unveiled its plans for to Dec. 18. re-opening in the COVID-19 era. For students, campus life will be different Last month the independent boarding school during the pandemic. released a 10-page guidance document titled The Morning Meeting, typically held at Love- ‘Safe Return. Safe Semester.’ that lists measures joy Chapel, will be offered virtually or in out- to protect the students, staff and the community. door areas three days a week. Under the ‘Safe Return. Safe Semester.’ plan: Five 600-square-foot tents will be erected to • Small groups of students will return in stag- provide socially distant outdoor space for class- gered fashion. Twenty-five out-of-state students es and gatherings (as weather allows). will fly in on Aug. 24 and additional students Athletics will be intramural and outdoor rec- (those who can drive to campus) will arrive be- reation programs will likely be scaled back, with tween Aug. 30 and Sept. 5. more on campus activities. • International students will study from home. A new 30-bed dorm is approaching comple- • The mix of on- and off-campus students will tion which will allow the school to isolate stu- necessitate a hybrid plan. Remote classes will dents when needed and/or create more social begin on Aug. 25. distance between students on campus. • Masks, physical distancing and hygiene will Despite COVID challenges, the school will be the primary measures to keep the community continue to pursue a scaled up social justice safe. • All students will be quarantined and tested. See News Briefs, Page 8

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6 The Record Thursday, August 6, 2020 Obituaries Katie Rebecca Masten Alice Bean of Lyndonville; her step-grandfather: and Walter Gruczka in on rides during the X-Mas tree sales, presented the Katie Rebecca Masten, age 26, died unexpected- Bruce A Corrette of St. Johnsbury; 5 siblings: Bran- St. Louis, Mo. Her par- Wild Edible lunch, and identified wild flowers for ly July 29, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she dy Masten and fiancé: Norman Church of Lyndon, ents, Walter and Mary guests in the annual Mile Path guided tours. had been living for the past two and a half years. Kerri-Lynn Barrett and husband, Logan James of Gruczka are predeceased. Ann put up a courageous eight years struggle Katie was born on Au- Woodsville, N.H., Russell Corrette of St. Johnsbury, She is survived by two against breast cancer. She was a perfect patient, and gust 5, 1993, in St. Johns- Dalton Masten of St. Johnsbury, Dakota Masten of nieces, Thea Choyt, and followed every single one of her doctor’s orders bury, Vt., daughter to Al- Lunenburg; a special Aunt: Holly Hartwell of Lyn- Sara Klugman; and three to a tee. Ann loved every one at the Norris Cotton lison R (Bean) and Royce donville; and numerous more aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, Noah Klug- Cancer Center in St Johnsbury, Vt. She called her S.T. Masten. She grew up nieces and nephews. man, Tobias and Izzy appointments spending the day at the Spa. in Burke and St. Johns- Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Fri- Choyt. Ann was grateful for the care and considered bury, graduated from St. day, Aug. 7, at the Guibord Funeral Home on the Ann was a fiber artist, Ann Gruczka medical staffs at Northeastern Vermont Regional Johnsbury Academy and corner of Center and Main Streets in Lyndonville. professional weaver and proficient spinner. You Hospital and Littleton Regional Hospital true he- later received her bache- A Graveside Service will take place at 10 a.m. on could find her at the Bethlehem and Littleton Farm- roes. A celebration of her life will be announced lor’s from Lyndon State. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Lyndon Center Cemetery. ers Markets spinning fleece, hocking her tie dyed after it is safe, post Covid-19. Katie was always Condolences may be shared with the family at women’s clothing line; or on the sidewalk in front of larger than life. When Katie Masten www.guibordfh.com. the Love Yard Store knitting and spinning yarn. For Gene William Lennon Gene William Lennon, formerly of Twin Moun- she walked into a room her presence demanded An expanded obituary will be published at a later over three decades, she helped Lon do the laundry tain, New Hampshire, died July 7, 2020 at the Jupi- attention. She loved art – drawing, painting, music date. and tend flowers at the Sherman Inn. ter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Jupiter, and comedy. One of her goals in life was to pursue Ann meditated and practiced yoga every day. She Florida after a short illness. stand-up comedy; she was extremely funny and Ann Mary Gruczka adored the mountains. Each spring Ann looked for- Ann Mary Gruczka, died peacefully on July 23, He was predeceased by his brothers James C. loved hanging with friend and making them laugh. ward to wild flowers, starting with Crocuses, Snow 2020, with her husband Lon of 40 years holding Lennon, MMC, USN, Morris “Mo” Lennon, USN , Katie was passionate about women’s rights and pol- Drops, Daffodils, Batcher Buttons, then Day Lillies, her hand. She was born Nov. 11 1952, and grew and Raymond Lennon, USN. He is survived by his itics, and she had a beautiful singing voice. Katie she loved to watch the leaves grow. Ann was an up in Manchester. She graduated from Central brother Percy Lennon, CTIC, USN, and nephews, worked as a waitress for many years and most re- avid cross-county skier and walker, and she would High School in 1970 and UNH from 1975 with a Charles J. Lennon, Russell A Lennon, James Len- cently as a housekeeper. go every day. Whether walking around Echo Lake Bachelor of Arts degree, and returned for a teacher non and Raymond Lennon and nieces Anna Lennon She is survived by her mom: Allison Corrette or skiing in Franconia, she was happiest when she certification. Ann worked at Bakersville Elementary Balch, Tina Marie Len- and her husband, James, of St. Johnsbury; her dad: was outdoors. School until moving to Bethlehem in 1995. non and Tammy Lennon Cyan Royce Masten of Danville, her step-mother: Shelley Ann loved children. Known affectionately as Ann is survived by Lon Weston her husband, Tattersall. Masten of St. Johnsbury; her maternal grandmother: “Mrs. G” by her students, as a substitute for years two brothers Jan Gruczka from Manchester, N.H., she regularly taught in Lakeway Elementary Gene was born on July Magenta School. Ann was the volunteer coordinator of the 17, 1941 in Carroll, New Colonial Theatre; she worked with volunteers for Hampshire. He was the the summer Children’s Program and the Halloween fifth son of Charles and Scream contest at Boo Fest. Ann served as secre- Mary Lennon. He grew Yellow Black tary on the Board of Bretzfelder Park, was on the up on a farm and attend- ed school in Twin Moun- Gold Medal Board of Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network tain. Ski Shop (WREN), and coordinated the Town’s flower boxes. Gene Lennon As a volunteer for the Society for the Protection After school, he joined of NH Forests, Ann was a tour guide for the wag- See Obituaries, Page 10

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8 The Record Thursday, August 6, 2020 “Like all schools we had to turn on a time and teach remotely duction of materials used in PPE, such as rubber used for gloves News Briefs in April and May and I think we pulled that off pretty well,” Drew and SMS, a non-woven fabric used to make masks, gowns and Continued from Page 4 said. diapers. He likened the crisis to the school’s commitment to the out- Those in charge of supply chains are “keeping our head on a curriculum and support students through a new social-emotional doors. swivel to see what those products might be that are going to be the learning (SEL) program. “I actually think its connected to the real the roots that this next shortage,” Lancaster said. “Because right now we’re focused According to the re-opening plan, “SEL will be rooted in cul- school has with outdoor education,” he said. “If you’re hiking or on PPE and that’s great. We need to be. But what’s the next PPE? turally responsive and anti-racist practices, including foundation- camping or climbing or whatever it is, things are going to change. lets make sure we get them before its a problem.” al conversations and activities related to identity, equity, and in- You start, it’s a beautiful day, and then all of a sudden there’s a VACCINE UPDATE clusion.” thunderstorm an you’re trying to get off a ridge.” Speaking from Washington, Hassan updated the roundtable “With our SEL programming, we aim to strengthen our com- Now staff and students hope the worst of the storm as passed. participants on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. munity as one where each person feels empowered and able to be Said Drew, “I think what we’re all trying to do is have some She pointed to Operation Warp Speed, a partnership between reflective, and where each person has equitable access to realizing version of normalcy for the year. And just try to hold it all together several federal agencies headed by Department of Health and Hu- their authentic selves across all areas of White Mountain School and be as safe as we can be.” man Services, which aims to deliver 300 million doses of a safe, life.” effective COVID-19 vaccine by January. “We recognize that the student voice will be essential in achiev- Hassan Hears Concerns “The results to date, in terms of what we’re seeing from this ing this goal, and we plan on soliciting frequent feedback from multi-pronged approach, are promising,” Hassan said. our students on how the program is working for them. Additional- About PPE Supply She noted a vaccine was a key component to America’s eco- ly, we are in an ongoing process of hearing from and collaborating nomic recovery. with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) alumnae/i Medical providers need plenty of masks, gowns and gloves to “The ultimate way out of this pandemic for us as a country and so we can best support our current BIPOC students.” protect themselves — and their communities — from COVID-19. globally is a safe and effective vaccine,” Hassan said. For Drew, the last year has bee a whirlwind. Getting those supplies hasn’t been easy. She called on the Trump administration to prepare the produc- He began as Head of School on July 1, 2019, and his first year “As you can imagine trying to plan and bring in product during tion infrastructure now — specifically ramping up manufacturing was interrupted by the pandemic. a pandemic is exceedingly difficult,” said Curtis Lancaster, VP of capacity and providing sufficient vaccination equipment like nee- Even before COVID, getting up to speed was a challenge. The Supply Chain for Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health. dles, syringes and vials — to meet demand when vaccinations pandemic made things that much harder. In a roundtable talk with Sen. Maggie Hassan on Monday, Lan- begin. “It’s like sipping from a fire hose for the first year and then caster recommended that Congress develop a more effective solu- Another key, she said, was ensuring the vaccine was safe. COVID comes. It’s been a lot of challenges on top of challenges,” tion to the supply chain problem, as federal lawmakers continue “One concern is, as we are eager to get this done, are we mak- he said. work on a second coronavirus relief package. ing sure that we are going through all of the usual steps that we do However he credited his leadership team for their work in the “We want to make sure that whatever the solution is there’s to ensure safety and efficacy?” Hassan said. Cyan pandemic response. Together they have guided the school through some coordinated solution — whether its regional or national — To address those concerns, she and colleagues have pressed the a tumultuous time. that has some sort of oversight, it’s reliable, it’s transparent, it’s Food and Drug Administration not to cut corners, and to have the Magenta cost effective and it has redundancy,” Lancaster said. vaccine vetted by advisory committees before it is approved. Your Community Health Partner Since 1975 Hassan agreed. Those advisory committees “weigh in on the safety and effi- Speaking to state health care leaders during the hour-long cacy of a vaccine, they scour the clinical trial results, and usually roundtable, she criticized President Donald Trump and his admin- the FDA follows their advice about whether a vaccine is safe and

Yellow Black istration for failing to assess the country’s PPE needs, and for not effective,” Hassan said. She felt the advisory committee process invoking the Defense Production Act to meet them. could be safely expedited. “I believe that it’s critically important ™‹–Š “The administration has been reluctant to actually identify what as a quality assurance mechanism to involve these advisory bod- ‡Ž‡Ǧ ‡ƒŽ–Š the need is. You can’t meet a need before you first identify it,” she ies that have so much experience with the development of vac- said, adding that PPE needs — once tabulated — could be met cines. They need to be a part of this.”  Ǩ by a national effort. “If the federal government would invoke the Those sorts of actions would provide greater public confidence Defense Production Act and provide long term contracts to manu- in the vaccine. Particularly those who are afraid or anxious about facturers, they could ramp up and begin mass production of these being early recipients. materials. And if magically we end up with more than we need, Hassan said “we know that there’s concerns about the speed we can begin to replenish our [Strategic National Stockpile] and with which this vaccine is being developed. That may undermine have a system in place for emptying that stockpile before products public confidence. So I’m going to continue to push HHS and the ACHS = Integrated Health Care expire.” FDA to make sure that we use all of the experts at our disposal to The roundtable comes months after Lancaster, and others make sure that this is a reliable safe and effective vaccine.” Primary Care across the medical industry, dealt with a significant PPE shortage “Then we need to do a lot of public outreach to ensure that the at the start of the pandemic which put the lives of front-line health public understands why we believe this is a safe and effective Behavioral Health care workers at risk. vaccine.” Dental & Oral Health Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health required significant amounts of PPE for its network of facilities which serves 1.9 million patients Town On Search For New Finance ‡†‹ ƒ–‹‘ƒƒ‰‡‡– across New England. “Immediately product dried up that had normally been reliable. Manager After Noyes’ Retirement ‡Ž‡ǦŠ‡ƒŽ–Š‡”˜‹ ‡• And transparency immediately evaporated as well,” he said. During the pandemic, the worldwide PPE market was thrown She’s served with nine permanent and interim town managers, ACHS accepts most major insurances, into flux. Manufacturing was interrupted, counterfeit products took on added responsibilities as the scope of her job grew, and Medicare & Medicaid, and flooded the markets, and price gouging became an issue with helped oversee an annual municipal budget, now more than $9 some sellers hiking costs by as much as 2,000 percent. million, that has about doubled in the past two decades. ‘ơ‡”•ƒ•Ž‹†‹‰ˆ‡‡• ƒŽ‡ “We thought that we had a continuity of supply that would After 18 years serving the town of Littleton, Karen Noyes, of ˆ‘”’ƒ–‹‡–•™Š‘“—ƒŽ‹ˆ›Ǥ bring product in on a predictable delivery schedule, but all of a Lyndonville, will be retiring on Dec. 31 as Littleton’s finance Call our NEW PATIENT Hotline sudden it was disrupted and so we tried to look at different ave- manager. nues,” Lancaster said. “She will be missed and it will be difficult to replace her,” said toll-free at 1.866.201.5076. In response, Dartmouth-Hitchcock banded together with other Town Manager Andrew Dorsett. “She has dedicated her life to health systems to form a group purchasing organization (the New this place and gone above and beyond.” Ammonoosuc England Alliance for Health) and they also engaged in informal Working with Municipal Resources Inc. for drawing up a job bartering. description and for recruitment, town officials will soon com- Community Health Services The National Stockpile, he said, did not provide “as much as- mence the search for a new finance manager, a position they say Littleton • Franconia • Warren • Whitefield • Woodsville sistance as we had hoped.” 603.444.2464 • www.ammonoosuc.org Lancaster also pointed to a worldwide disruption in the pro- See News Briefs, Page 9 A9

Thursday, August 6, 2020 The Record 9 ton, such as accounts payable accounts receiv- Sale Of Town-Owned map of the property,” she said. News Briefs able, if offered. And Koprowski said she was also told that Continued from Page 8 “I feel it’s time to start stepping back,” she Golf Course Taking Longer the equipment shed beside the town garage said. “My husband had a health scare in Febru- Than Anticipated that she thought had been part of the sale is vital to help keep Littleton running efficiently ary that made me rethink what my priorities are might now not be included in the sale and and manage the complexities and reporting re- and I realize I need to focus a little more on my would have to be rented with a written right- quirements that come with town government in The pending sale of the town-owned Beth- family and time with my family and my grand- lehem Country Club is taking a little longer of-way for entry. the 21st century. children.” That issue also needs to be ironed out, she “This position is so complex and has changed than anticipated, but a selectman and the Prior to Littleton, she worked in Haverhill as prospective buyer said they remain hopeful a said. through the years,” said Dorsett. a finance officer and manager and did some dep- Another is a question about water. It didn’t begin that way. deal can be reached. uty tax collecting and welfare administration. In June, Kim and Mark Koprowski, of Koprowski said she was told the BCC gets “My primary role started out as just principal Before that, she worked in the private financial free water from the village water district, but bookkeeper,” Noyes said Wednesday. “Over the Bethlehem, announced their intention to buy sector, including with credit unions, for 11 years. the 18-hole golf course that includes a club- when she met with the district commissioners years I was added different responsibilities, and In Littleton, since 2014, she led the effort they said that wasn’t the case. in 2004, was added human resources and all of house and restaurant. approved by a warrant article to refinance the The idea of local residents owning the She plans to get comparable water cost the enrollment paperwork to do with insurances town’s debt and help save interest. figures from the Maplewood golf course to and benefits.” BCC and keeping it running as a golf course In total, that to date has equated to a savings has been warmly received by selectmen and make sure everyone is on the same page. The person in the HR job had departed and of $715,182, or $119,197 average savings per As for the purchase of the property, Ko- the HR work was only supposed to be for six town residents. year, which she said is more than her part-time Before they can sign the purchase and sale prowski said the next step is to get the in- months. yearly salary of $65,312 (which had dropped in formation any buyer would need to make a In 2005, medical records officer was added to agreement, however, Kim Koprowski on $14,000 in wages and benefits from full time). Friday said she and Mark first need to see a purchase and then decide if she and Mark her job as well as some grant administration. Noyes has offered to help train her successor would be buying what they thought they are In 2006, Noyes began putting together town complete inventory of all equipment and the for the next year if the town so chooses. value of it. intending to buy. budgets for the budget committee and in 2007 Going forward, Dorsett will make the deci- “I did speak with Gabe [Boisseau, chair found herself presenting budgets at meetings Recent events have also led to some confu- sion as to whether the finance manager position sion, particularly when BCC general manag- of the Board of Selectmen] last night and he and town meetings. goes back to full time - which Noyes recom- agreed that without a broker, this process has “It kept growing,” she said. er Matt Courchaine contacted Koprowski on mends - and will adjust the salary and benefits Thursday morning to ask her what was hap- not gone well and that all seem to be on dif- In 2009, she became the official finance and accordingly. ferent pages,” she said. “He is going to get HR director. pening with the sale after he had been asked “It’s a lot,” said Noyes. “We have 11 different by Selectman Bruce Caplain, the selectmen’s the board together to talk specifically about In 2018, Noyes reduced her hours to 32 hours funds. We have the transfer station, opera house, this and Mark and I are going to come up

liaison to the BCC, to show the golf course to Cyan part-time and split off from the time-intensive parks and rec, sewer, parking meters, then capi- with a bullet-point list of what we feel needs human resources, payroll and benefits work to potential buyers from Massachusetts. tal projects, grants, and warrant articles, the gen- Caplain is currently on vacation, and in a to be part of the purchase and sale agreement. focus on the town’s finance management. Magenta eral fund, special detail, drug forfeiture funds, call to Koprowski said the people looking at If those two processes can meet, then we may But a year later, she re-assumed human re- so many different funds you have to keep track be able to resolve this.” sources duties after Nicole Adams, who had it expressed interest more than six months of and know what can be expended out of those ago and then he hadn’t heard from them and If a full inventory of equipment with its been with town for 10 years and had taken over different funds and who’s in charge of those value and the water cost question can be put human resources, left for a job in central Ver- the showing of the property should not have funds.” happened. into contingency clauses in a purchase and Yellow Black mont. And now, COVID-19 has added a new layer sale agreement, she said she would be ready Adams’ successor lasted two days after feel- Koprowski said some selectmen didn’t to everything with its own grants that need to be know that the course was being shown to an- to sign. ing “overwhelmed,” said Noyes. worked through, she said. At March town meeting, voters over- Even though part-time since 2018, Noyes has other potential buyer. And in 2020, Littleton is doing more and will She remains interested and is hoping to see whelmingly passed an article authorizing se- been squeezing the human resources component continue to do more into the future, said Noyes. lectmen to negotiate the sale of the BCC so into the 32 hours a week. resolution on a few outstanding questions. “We want to be a small town, but we’re not “At this point, I’ve got an inventory list the town can market it as a lease or a sale to Although HR position has been filled again, a small town,” she said. “We have a lot in this Noyes’ institutional knowledge means she’s still with the number of items but no value, no le- See News Briefs, Page 13 town that brings people in, that helps businesses. gal description of the property, and no survey helping out. We have a lot of multi-unit apartments. We have “HR is not something you can just jump into a large variety of businesses, from large box and know everything about,” she said. “You stores to tiny specialty shops.” have two union contacts plus non-union per- What can make the job difficult are interac- sonnel and you have seasonal and temporary tions with certain individuals and the stress that employees and you have full-time and part-time comes with budgeting season, though the latter employees. You have a wide range of benefits has been easier in recent years, she said. for each group and different reporting for differ- Budgeting is a balance between supporting ent things. It’s not a job you can just pick up and town departments and the town manager and run with. It’s a job that takes a little time and supporting taxpayers, said Noyes. you really need to know the history on some of What she has enjoyed most are the people, the union contacts to be able to understand how the residents and business owners, as well as the those work.” town employees. Littleton currently has a little more than 50 “Once they get into your heart, they are a part full-time employees, 10 regular part-time em- of me,” said Noyes. “Working here, the town ac- ployees, 10 sporadic part-time employees, such tually becomes your family.” as firefighter support staff, seasonal employees In addition to spending more time with her in the highway department (though they were family in retirement, she said she will enjoy not hired this year), and summer season employ- spending time with other loves, camping and ees, mostly with the parks and recreation depart- playing solitaire. ment, that can run from 20 to 35 a summer. “I feel like a lot of my personal goals that I In all, during the summer months, it’s a work- have for myself have been met here,” said Noy- force that totals about 85 on the high end. es. “I feel that it will be a good change for me, Although retiring from the part-time finance and a needed change, to step back.” manager role, Noyes, who has a total of 23 in She said, “I am happy to have served the town years in town government finance, said she is of Littleton and its property owners, business open to a part-time job with the town of Little- owners and residents.” A10

10 The Record Thursday, August 6, 2020 she loved. She was Fearless as she proved when she jumped from an companies including Equity Printing in Or- Obituaries airplane at 91. She was always optimistic and an inspiration to anyone ford, as well as owning and operating Perez Continued from Page 6 who had the honor of knowing her. Litho. She was born on Feb. 3, 1920, in Randolph, Vermont, to Vaughn In his spare time, he enjoyed woodwork- the United States Navy. He was chosen to be part of the aviation arm of C. Whitney and Gladys Billings Whitney who predeceased her. She ing projects. He loved sailing with friends the Navy and served in aviation squadrons at Moffitt Field, California is survived by son Ray Howe and wife Linda (deceased) of Harriman, when visiting the British Virgin Islands. Phil and on board the aircraft carrier Bon Hom Richard. He was deployed Tennessee, son David Howe of Groveton, New Hampshire and fiancé was a great storyteller. He had a knack for to the western Pacific and Indian Ocean. His duties were to keep the Francis Leith of stanstead Quebec. A daughter Sharon Fuller and hus- helping people just enough to get them to be planes flying and ready for any situation that came up. band Steven of St Johnsbury, Vermont. able to finish a job or task themselves. He returned home after military service and worked at various jobs. The following siblings predeceased her: Audrey Whitney, Thelma He is survived by a daughter, Jen Win- Finally, ended up as an apprentice to William, “Bill” Boynton. Under Bushway and husband Ray, Vernon and wife Dottie Whitney. She is chester of Nebraska; two sons, Kevin Ver- Philip Verratti Bill, he learned the stone mason trade and became a master at building survived by her Sister Rita Luongo and husband Joe (deceased) of ratti and wife Samantha of Francestown, field stone fire places. You can see some of his work holding up the Florida, Joy Tiff and husband Chuck, Dottie Streeter and husband Bob N.H. and Eric Verratti of Errol; three grandchildren, Codi Verratti, Tay- signs entering the White Mountain National Forrest. Later he expanded (deceased) of Dorset, Vermont. lor Gese and husband Michael, and Leah Verratti; four great-grandchil- into building houses. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren 2 who predeceased dren; a brother, Alden Verratti and wife Barbara of Texas; and nieces, He moved to Severville, Tennessee in 1981 and continued work in her. 18 great-grandchildren one who predeceased her. Also five nephews, and cousins. the house construction. Gene started doing more refined work, building great-great-grandchildren and many many nieces nephews great nieces Along with his parents, Albert and Lydia Verratti, he was prede- custom cabinets and circular staircases. He carried a razor blade with great nephews she also leaves behind. A caring compassionate family ceased by a granddaughter, Halle Coffin; and five siblings, Everett Por- him to check the tightness of the joints. One of his projects he did for an friend Carolanne Gillis who laughs when she says your mom came ter, Eugene Verratti, Marguerite Beckham, Leon Verratti, and Thomas AT&T executive was featured in the Architectural Digest. with the house when I bought it. Carolanne resides in Littleton. Verratti. In 2004, he retired to Fort Bassinger, Florida. He spent the last six- Gwen made her final gift on this Earth after she passed when she Burial will be scheduled for a later date and time to be announced in teen years of his life still building. At Hidden Acres Estates, he changed donated her body to Dartmouth Hitchcock for science and research. the Errol Cemetery. the appearance of the park. He helped build and installed modern docks Gwen was adamant that she wanted no flowers. So in lieu of that, do- For more information or to offer an online condolence, please visit in our marina. This project took five winters and cost a quarter of a mil- nations can be made in her name to the Littleton Public Library, Little- www.rickerfh.com. lion dollars. He put new sides, new windows, new kitchen, and New ton, New Hampshire or the conservation committee for the Dells also Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville is in charge ductwork in our Clubhouse. He also built or repaired roofs, siding, Littleton, New Hampshire. A celebration of her life will be held Sept. of arrangements. decks, steps, and ramps to almost half the units in the park. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at All Saints Church in Littleton. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral arrangements are not Alice Leona (Reardon) Carpenter determined at this time. A service will be held at Hidden Acres Estates Richard Gilfillan Alice Leona (Reardon) Carpenter died July 26 at Craftsbury Com- next winter. Richard Gilfillan, 68, of Kirby, passed away on Friday, July 24, munity Care Center at age 93. She was born on March 8, 1927, to Wil- Cyan 2020. He was born Feb. 16, 1952 to the late Luman and Gladys liam and Leona (Whitcomb) Reardon of Bethlehem, N.H. She grew Gwendolyn Althea Howe (Young) Gilfillan in East Concord, Vt. up in Bethlehem and attended Bethlehem schools. She moved with her

Magenta Gwendolyn Althea Howe took her final Adventure July 19, 2020. Richard grew up in many places, including Connecticut and Cal- family during World War II to Springfield, Mass., where she graduated She was 100½. She was a longtime resident of Littleton, New Hamp- ifornia, coming to Vermont in 2015. He worked in the warehouse at from Springfield High School of Commerce. The family returned to shire. Dobles Chevrolet for many years as a laborer. Bethlehem after the war and Alice worked at the Flume Reservation, She graduated from Middlebury High School at 16 and then from Richard is survived by his son, Richard A. Gilfillan, II of Maine; where she met her future husband, Richard F. Carpenter Jr. They were Castleton teacher’s college at 18 with her two-year teaching degree.

Yellow Black daughters: Michelle Gilfillan (Harold Marcy) of Kirby, Ruby Car- married in October 1948, and lived in Portsmouth, N.H., until 1953, She married Charlie Howe in 1940. She was a teacher from 1938 to ter (Sam) of Lisbon, N.H., and Jennifer Wyman (Dennis) of Florida; when they moved with their two daughters to St. Johnsbury. 1983 and received the outstanding teacher of the year award in 1972. grandchildren: Christian Roy (Jasmine) and Isabella Gilfillan; and The family, including a son who was born in St. Johnsbury, was She retired and worked at the Littleton Pub- great grandchild Prudence Roy. active in Grace United Methodist Church lic Library. She attended All Saints Church Memories and condolences may be shared with family at saylesfh. for many years. From 1968 to 1990 Alice and was a long-time member of the Friday com. worked as secretary to the superintendent Club. of schools in St. Johnsbury. After her hus- She lived life on her own terms. She trav- Philip Verratti band’s death in 1992 she worked as a volun- eled, loved her beloved dogs and cats. Her Philip Verratti, 72, of Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, teer for community organizations for many sisters fondly remember her always having N.H., died at his home on Monday, July 27, 2020. years, including the Fairbanks Museum, to be right, and they say most of the time she Phil was born in Berlin, N.H. on May 2, 1948 to Albert Sylvio and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, was. Her favorite shirt said, ‘I’m not opin- Lydia (Sweatt) Verratti. Originally from Errol, N.H., he has lived local- and the St. Johnsbury History & Heritage ionated just always right.’ She refused to be- ly for many years. Center. Throughout her life she enjoyed lieve anything but the best about the people He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served on Pershing Gwendolyn Howe traveling with family and friends. In later Missile platforms. years she got great pleasure from visits with Alice Carpenter A hard worker, over time, Phil has been employed by many printing great-grandchildren she hadn’t thought she’d live long enough to see: EliminatesEliminates high Adam, Adil, Arif and Siddiqah Maryem Alice Siddiqui, and Rose and Ruby Stein. heatingheating bills.bills. Alice was predeceased by her parents, her husband and her brother William Reardon Jr. She is survived by daughter Judy Carpenter and Up ttoo * $2500 son-in-law Karl Stein of Greensboro Bend; daughter Jan Carpenter and IInstantnstant RRebateebate her partner Bob Salesi of Penobscot, Maine; son Dave Carpenter and TThehe Classic EEdgedge is the perperfectffeect ccombinationombination daughter-in-law Deana Whitehead of Grayslake, Illinois; grandchil- of pperformanceerformance and valuevalue dren and spouses Leona and Hasan Siddiqui of Fenton, Michigan; Ben and Kelly Stein of Morrisville; Nate Torres of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii; • Easy ttoo operateoperate and easy ttoo mainmaintaintain Scott Carpenter of Grayslake, Illinois; Drew Carpenter and Kayleigh • EPEPA-Certified,PAA-Certified, clean-burclean-burningning Ash of Redmond, Washington; sister-in-law Betty Reardon of White- • SStainlesstainless modelsmodels available,available, ask about field, N.H.; nephews Ken Reardon, Jim Reardon, and Steve Reardon our TTitaniumitanium SSerieseries of Bethlehem, N.H., and Mike Reardon of Auburn, Maine, and their families; and very special cat, Frisky. APPALACHIAN Established 1901 The family will hold a private celebration of her life. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting awrfh.com. Donations in Al- SUPPLY ice’s memory may be given to the St. Johnsbury History & Heritage St. Johnsbury, Vt. • 802-748-4513 OutdoorOutdoorrW WWoWoodood FurnaceFurnace Center, 421 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to Craftsbury *Instant rebate of $2,500 off of select in-stock Central Boiler outdoor furnace models, available at participating dealers Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT only. Savings shown is on an E-Classic 1450 model. See CentralBoiler.comCentralBoilerr..com dealer for details. 16-3011 05826. A11

Thursday, August 6, 2020 The Record 11 North Country: Towns Mostly Win In Latest Round Of Eversource Tax Lawuits

den in proving it was paying a disproportion- Franconia, and Northumberland. BY ROBERT BLECHL ate share of property taxes. In 2019, Haverhill settled for a total of Staff Writer The board did grant 91 of 138 appeals $236,044 to be paid to the company over where there was a difference of more than 5 six tax bills, which will be reduced for Ever- The latest round of tax abatement lawsuits percent in the over-assessment or under-as- source. filed by Eversource Energy/Public Service of sessment of Eversource property, though that In December 2019, Franconia announced New Hampshire against 46 New Hampshire money that municipalities will have to pay or it had accepted a settlement agreement towns is mostly a win for North Country have already paid Eversource is far less than with Eversource to resolve the lawsuit for communities. what the company had sought. $36,115, which will be paid in biannual in- And with a new law outlining a formula Whitefield is one town that will have to crements with no interest until 2022. for utility property tax evaluation going into pay back some money, but not much, and the Also in December 2019, Northumberland effect beginning this year, some town offi- final BTLA-approved assessment is not ex- selectmen voted to settle a lawsuit with Ever- cials are hoping the lawsuits and the legal ex- pected to change greatly. source, which will receive $27,891 from the penses that have run in the tens of thousands “Whitefield stood to lose an upward of town during the next three years in six install- of dollars for their communities will disap- half a million dollars,” said Corey. “The ments. pear, or at least become less frequent. amount we did end up returning was signifi- At that Dec. 16 meeting, Northumberland In the past few decades, Eversource has cantly less.” selectmen said that is a much better deal than filed tax abatements against scores of New According to the BTLA decision, the New North Stratford, which has to pay $200,000. Hampshire’s municipalities, seeking a net Hampshire Supreme Court concluded fair Utility property can include distribution, book method of assessment that would have market value is a price arrived at by fair ne- transmission and generation, and one of the cut their property valuations by half or great- gotiations between a seller and a buyer, and reasons Whitefield did not settle with Ever- er. in the recent round of BTLA proceedings, source is because it has a significant amount The end result would have left towns with none of Eversource’s witnesses testified the of transmission, including the Coos Loop, hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars company would be willing to sell its property a large power line, and large substation on Cyan cut from their tax bases, resulting in other or any part of it for the lower values estimat- Route 3, said Corey. taxpayers having to make up the difference

ed in the appraisals it produced. “Had we settled, we would have lost a sig- Magenta through increased tax rates - especially in For some towns, however, not all tax nificant amount of money,” he said. those communities where utility property abatements lawsuits are resolved. HB 700, though, while addressing distri- makes up a large chunk tax bases - and with Beginning in tax year 2017, Eversource, bution, does not address transmission, leav- no guarantee residents would see a decrease hoping to increase its odds for a favorable ing Whitefield with concerns of possible fu- on their electric bills. Yellow Black outcome, filed lawsuits in two venues - at the ture lawsuits. In a 2015 ruling that was later upheld by BTLA, which had towns mostly in central “Transmission is still hanging out there,” the New Hampshire Supreme Court, the and northern New Hampshire, and in superi- said Corey. “But the good news is at least BTLA issued a decision rejecting Ever- or court, which has more than 50 towns that we’ve got this [BTLA decision] on the record source’s arguments for tax years 2011 and are mostly in southern New Hampshire. books to point to and say ‘your methodology 2012 and calling its appraisals for net book While the BTLA cases are resolved, the and determination of assessment has been valuation “not credible.” superior court cases remain ongoing. rebuffed and why should it be considered in Afterward, Eversource filed abatements Abatements for tax year 2019 have not another form.’” for tax years 2014 through 2017, using a been filed, and town officials and attorneys In total, Eversource stood to pocket mil- modification of the net book formula. hope the latest BTLA decision rejecting net lions of dollars if the abatements were suc- In that round of abatements, the town of book valuation, as well as a new law about cessful, with no guarantee that the savings Whitefield alone - which has a substation and to take effect, will deter the company from would be passed on to rate payers and not to total Eversource property valued at $21.716 filing them and take the fight out of the mix. company shareholders as earnings. million - stood to lose about $500,000 if In a statement in April as the BTLA law- Eversource was successful. New Law, Settlements The valuation formula set forth in House suits were still pending, Eversource spokes- But the newest round of abatements, too, Bill 700, passed in 2019, is 70 percent origi- person Kaitlyn Woods said, “As a regulated save for a few instances of slight over-assess- nal value and 30 percent net book. It will be utility and a committed corporate neighbor, ment by some towns including Whitefield, phased in during a five-year period beginning we are one of the largest taxpayers in the was rejected in a June 23 BTLA decision. in 2020. state and always pay in accordance with New In the 41-page order, the three-member In recent years, some towns like White- Hampshire laws and regulations. There are BTLA states “the board agrees with the mu- field joined together to enlist a law firm to de- different views and approaches communities nicipalities’ arguments that [Eversource] in fend them, thereby reducing legal expenses. can consider when estimating a property’s these appeals, as in the prior BTLA decision, Littleton, which has Eversource property fair market value each year. Recognizing the did not produce sufficient credible evidence assessed at a total of more than $20 million, need for a more consistent approach to valu- to support their arguments …” was sued for tax years 2014 through 2017. ing utility property taxes across all munici- On Monday, Whitefield Selectman Peter Since 2013, Littleton has expended more palities, we worked with the Legislature on Corey said, “We are certainly pleased with than $55,000 in legal fees fighting Ever- a bipartisan solution last year [HB 700] that the outcome of the BTLA decision. We see source. took a step in the right direction to address it as a reasonable compromise. We didn’t Other towns that were sued at the BTLA these challenges.” expect to get everything we wanted, but we include Whitefield, Stark, Stewartstown, The potential savings for customers is certainly thought that what Eversource was Franconia, and Pittsburg, Columbia, Dalton, dependent on several factors, including the asking as well beyond reason. We are pleased and Lancaster. outcome of pending legal cases and other ap- the BTLA saw it as well … It’s some positive To avoid racking up legal expenses, some peals, the type of property involved - distri- news in the year of COVID-19.” towns have settled lawsuits with Eversource. bution, transmission or generation equipment In most cases, the BTLA agreed with the Among those that settled were Haverhill, - and other local factors, she said. www.northcountryhealth.org towns that Eversource did not meet its bur- A12

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Thursday, August 6, 2020 The Record 13 “He faces a long road,” Pond said. worker. He has worked really hard to obtain his truck, his News Briefs Miller was raised in Dalton and attended White Mountains motorcycle, his snow machine and his apartment. I don’t want Continued from Page 9 Regional High School. He’s a big hockey fan (he roots for to see him lose those things.” the Bruins) and an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and She learned about the accident when her shift ended on Sat- find the best option, on the condition it remain a public golf fishing. urday. The next day, she started a fundraiser to cover his bills. course. Five years ago, Miller joined FedEx and became fast She hopes that will allow Miller’s family to concentrate on (That article came after a warrant article approved in 2019 friends with his fellow drivers including Pond and her boy- what really matters: His recovery. authorized selectmen to enter into a lease with a private entity friend Jesse Barton. Five of them formed a clique and hung Thirty-eight donors had given to the fundraiser as of 7 p.m. that would run the club). out together. Sunday night. Some left messages such as “Praying for you Also in March 2020, voters approved a second article ask- “We’re all very close,” Pond said. “He’s just one of those Doug and family … Love you guys,” “Praying for good health ing them if they are in favor of executing a long-term sale or people you’re drawn to. His laughter is infectious. When you and a speedy recovery!! We’ll be thinking of you Doug!!” and lease of the country club for mixed use or an alternative use meet him you want to get to know him better.” “Your my bro man! You will make it. I believe in you!!!!!” beyond its traditional use as a golf course. Miller has been an essential worker during the COVID-19 “He’s loved by so many people. I knew by setting this up The two articles were put before voters on the condition outbreak. Throughout the pandemic he has worked six days he’d be taken care of until he was back on his feet,” Pond that if both pass, selectmen will prioritize keeping the prop- a week on the front line, making significantly more deliver- said. “We can focus on him getting healthy and that is the erty as a golf course, but will move forward with a mixed use ies than normal, as many as two- or three-times pre-COVID most important thing.” or alternative use if they are unsuccessful in finding someone levels. For more information visit the fundraiser page at www.go- interested in owning or leasing it as a golf course. “He didn’t miss a day,” Pond said, adding “He’s a hard fundme.com/f/douglas-miller. Koprowski said she and Mark looked at purchasing the property because they don’t want to see it changed by devel- opment and they intend to keep it running as a golf course and plan to also upgrade the restaurant and open a homemade ice cream shop. On Friday, Moore said she also remains hopeful of the sale and said Caplain, the lead selectman on the BCC and pending sale, is currently in Alaska and selectmen haven’t had a recent update. It can be difficult when a volunteer board is negotiating a property sale without the expertise of a broker, said Moore. The purchase and sale agreement is close to being complet- ed and needs a few tweaks, she said. Cyan In 2018, a commercial real estate appraiser enlisted by CARPET • RUGS • WOOD selectmen estimated the current value of the BCC property TILE & STONE • VINYL Magenta at about $400,000, or, if needed upgrades are made to the course and the clubhouse (each estimated at a little more than COUNTERTOPS $200,000), at about $850,000. Stunning 7,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom HELP Shades • Blinds Commercial/Residential • Expert Installation WANTED

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Thursday,2 August 6, 2020 The Record Friday, February 1519 Teachers Association Union, said a lot of teachers just found out Re-opening about the plan on Monday. Continued from Page 2 The big question, said Brodien, is if parents want their kids to Landaff Creamery return to school. is ter (CTC) and considers transportation restrictions and school looking for someone to help Many parents, in response, expressed that they do. schedules. When Brodien spoke with teachers, he said some were afraid make cheese 2-3 days a week. Because of the young age group, the Littleton Leopards pre- to return to school and others were not. Food safety protocol knowl- school program is proposed for a traditional priority model with “If parents think it’s safe to go back to school, we want those edge beneficial, but willing to full enrollment and with the recognition that no masks and no accommodations,” he said. “We also feel that if nobody feels safe train the right person. Must be social distancing can be maintained. going back to school then that should be our answer … We’re able to lift 40 pounds. Contact For daily schedules for hybrid learning at LHS, the CTC, and teachers and we want to be in classrooms with kids educating … Daisy Bronson Middle School, Wednesday would be a remote but we want to do what’s safe for kids, families, and everyone.” Doug or Deb Erb, 603-838- learning day and a teacher planning day, and there would be two 5560 or email resume to: Questions were asked about ventilation at schools. days a week of full schedule learning in a traditional classroom LHS and DBMS have HVAC systems that exchange fresh air [email protected] setting for all students (with no more than half in a school at a eight times a day and will be supplemented with air purifiers to time) and two days of remote learning. ensure that any virus in the duct work is eliminated before it en- Traditional learning for the higher grades would involve se- ters or exits the building, said SAU 84 Operations Director Dale mester-based classes with modifications for health and safety Prior. concerns. Lakeway does not have an HVAC system and instead has unit At Lakeway Elementary School, classroom learning would in- ventilators per room. Normally, the filters are changed quarterly, volve traditional schedules with modifications. but the intent this year is to check and clean them monthly, he For students at LES, the proposal for a hybrid model is to have said. all students attend school four days a week (Wednesday being “Lakeway is a challenge just because of the individuals unit a remote learning day), with half in the morning and half in the ventilators,” said Prior. afternoon, with the rationale that the younger students need face- Parents on Monday were mixed in terms of which educational to-face learning and the older students have the skill sets to suc- model they want to see. ceed at remote learning. Some want school to resume in the classroom and others want All field trips and large group gatherings are suspended until a hybrid model or to begin with all-remote learning and later further notice at LHS and DBMS, and non-athletic, co-curricular phase into classroom learning. groups would operate on a case-by-case basis. Before district officials make a decision, they will review the

orse F Cyan Cyan y H irew Hobb ood At the moment, all athletics will be a local decision on partici- feedback, including from the more than 100 questions submitted Green, pation following current New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic via Zoom’s chat application by parents during the course of Mon-

Seasoned, Magenta Magenta Association guidelines. day’s meeting. Dry Those guidelines were just issued last week, and with the start One parent some said case positive numbers are low in the 603-838-2282 date of school sports pushed back, Hart said the community has North Country now, but that could change in foliage season when 603-991-9773 space to continue the conservation and make a decision. an influx of visitors come to the region.

For safety, students will self-report if they have coronavirus Yellow Black Yellow Black Another said for safety and ease for students, it seems smarter symptoms and parents will use a daily home screening tool to to go from remote to hybrid to traditional and then let students check children for symptoms prior to sending them to school. relax and gain freedoms as things get safer and the vaccine comes Students and staff will be excluded from school if they exhib- out, rather than keep adding restrictions if things get worse. it symptoms and have a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher Another said the minimum 3-feet distancing is too close and when tested by mouth. should be at least 6 feet. Untested and test-positive students and staff can only return to Some said is 6 feet is not even adequate enough space indoors. school if fever-free for at least 72 hours and at least 14 days have Others said mask compliance will be hard to enforce with passed since the onset of symptoms. younger students. The 14-day return is also for test-positive asymptomatic peo- With much time put into ensuring that safety is maintained, ple. one parent said she feels teachers won’t be able to put enough Each school will have temperature screening monitors for all time into actual teaching. entering the building and hand sanitizer machines will be in each Others said the Lakeway hybrid model needs to match the high classroom. school and middle school model for parents with children in both For lunch, meals ideally would be served in classrooms and schools. self-serve food items and food sharing prohibited. If meals can- “Would there be any way to do traditional with those families/ not be served in classrooms, schedules would be adjusted to limit teachers who are comfortable and remote for those who are not?” the number of students in cafeterias. asked parent Katie Stafford. “That way it will cut the student pop- In classrooms, all unnecessary furniture will be removed and ulation down by half. Remote learning was so incredibly hard for dividers put around desks and a minimum of 3 feet spaced be- some families and the child abuse rate sky rocketed. Breaks my tween students. heart.” As for busing, Hart said buses can seat 75 students with three Parent Michelle Logemann said it seems all are leaning toward in each seat, but come fall only 24 students will be on a bus, with hybrid or remote and students who do well with remote should one student to a seat and no student in the seat behind the bus have that option regardless, and students who are good with re- driver. mote learning and uncomfortable returning to school at this point Everyone will be required to wear masks on buses, which will should be given that consideration. provide them, and bus arrival and departure times will be stag- “I’m not sure how we can even think about traditional,” wrote gered. parent Lori Spencer. “There is no way we can follow the CDC The plan includes the roles and expectations of the schools and guidelines with a traditional model.” teachers, students and parents. Hart said any plan is not without risk, though the draft for Lit- Perhaps it’s time to think about advertising A meeting with school staff for their input took place Tuesday in our help wanted section. tleton was developed after meeting with police and fire officials

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