October 2019 – Volume 30, Number 10 The Bradford Bridge COMMUNITY NEWS for NEIGHBORS by NEIGHBORS MONTHLY BRIEFING: A Rich Night Out Town Board Reports A Celebration of Dawn Rich’s Many Contributions to her Community Halloween Highlights BOARD OF SELECTMEN Trick or Treating will take place from Dawn Rich has been a longtime resident 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October and volunteer in the town of Bradford. 31st. During this time, West Main Street Town Hall Update Selectmen met with She worked at the Kearsarge Region- will be closed to through traffic. Parks Town Hall Architect Jay Barrett and al Elementary School in Bradford as & Recreation is conducting a candy Trumbull-Nelson and reviewed a draft the school secretary from 1988-1998. drive to help West Main Street residents Site Plan with a focus on phasing addi- Dawn’s caring nature inspired the cre- provide treats. Unopened packages of tional work toward occupancy of the 1st ation of an award that is given annually wrapped candy may be dropped off floor of the building. Trumbull-Nelson to a fifth grade student who portrays the at the Town Office through Tuesday, identified roof repair, backfilling once characteristics that make Dawn so spe- October 30th. the granite installation is complete and cial- someone who is kind and respectful installing drip edge and drainage as as well as involved in the school and key priorities. Only one bid has been who shows a true caring for his/her received for roof repairs. The board is school community. Community Flu Clinics 2019 waiting for more bids to come in. A Community Flu Clinic is being pro- Dawn is an vided by Lake Sunapee Region VNA Masonic Hall Update Selectmen met ardent sup- & Hospice at the Bradford Area Com- with Architect Jay Barrett for an assess- porter of her munity Center on Tuesday, October, 8th ment on the feasibility to convert the community. from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. LSVNA property for proposed future uses which Until this past will bill Medicaid, Medicare and Medi- include conversion to a Police Depart- year, she was care Replacement Plans. Please bring ment or utilizing the space as a meeting a member of your ID cards. If paying with cash or venue. the Bradford check, the cost is $35 for the regular Parks & Rec- dose and $80 for the high dose (recom- Jay felt the structure of the building was reation Com- mended for persons 65+ years of age). solid but did recommend removing the mittee and served on the Bradford Area For more information on area clinics: back el of the building. He felt that con- Community Center Governance Board. contact 526-4077 or visit: LakeSuna- version to a Police Department feasible She has been passionate about the Brad- peeVNA.org. but would require significant investment ford Area Community Center and was to bring the facility up to code. Jay felt a founding member of the Friends’ of that utilizing the building for something the Bradford Area Community Center. that did not constitute a change of use She’s worked tirelessly to see that the New Trail Network in from the building code perspective Community Center offers programs and Downtown Bradford would be appropriate as well and would activities that benefit individuals of all not drive significant investment. ages in our community. Welcome mountain bikers, hikers, run- ners, walkers, birdwatchers and general The board has received confirmation Join us on Monday, October 21st at the outdoor enthusiasts! The newly formed from the Masons that the building was Appleseed Restaurant from 5:00 to 7:00 trail system on the former Naughton not heated during winter months. pm to celebrate Dawn Rich’s many con- Property, located just behind the Brad- tributions to our community. Refresh- ford Area Community Center, has really ments will be served. The cost is $10 per been taking shape. person with any proceeds to be donated (Continued on page 12) to a charity of Dawn’s choice. (Continued on page 3) 2 The Bradford Bridge – October 2019 The From the Bridge Bradford Bridge A familiar theme: Autumn is the easiest time of year to enjoy what’s out- side in New England: Colorful views, cool temperatures and NO BUGS! P.O. Box 463 Bradford, NH 03221 In Bradford we’re fortunate to have so many natural places to play. Being bradfordbridge.org outdoors is fun, but even more importantly, it’s good for the brain, body, [email protected] and soul. Here are just some reasons why you should get up close and BOARD OF DIRECTORS personal with Mother Nature. Audrey V. Sylvester, President, Leslie J. Grey, Treasurer, Mary Keegan- Dayton, Secretary, Marcia Keller, BEING OUTDOORS BOOSTS YOUR ENERGY. Just 20 minutes in Kathleen Bigford, Don Moss, Leah the open air gives your brain an energy boost comparable to one cup of Cummings & Harriet Douglass joe. EDITOR Kathleen Bigford THE OUTDOORS BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM. Scientists BUSINESS MANAGER Leslie J. Grey think that breathing in airborne chemicals produced by plants increases SUBSCRIPTION/DISTRIBUTION our levels of white blood cells, helping us fight off infections and diseases. Harriet Douglass, Nola Jordan DESIGN THE OUTDOORS HELPS WITH SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISOR- Leah Cummings, Graphic Artist DER. Doctors say spending time outside can lessen SAD’s severity even Don Moss, Advertising Coordinator if the weather’s cold or overcast. PRINTING RC Brayshaw & Company, Inc. BEING OUTDOORS GIVES A DAILY DOSE OF VITAMIN D. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Vitamin D is essential for a well-functioning body. We get more than 90 To receive The Bridge by mail, please send a $25 check to cover mailing costs percent of our vitamin D from casual exposure to sunlight. to: P.O. Box 463 Bradford, NH 03221 ADVERTISING THE OUTDOORS MAKES US BETTER PEOPLE. According to The Bradford Bridge is a free community psychologists, exposure to nature helps us shrug off societal pressures, al- newspaper supported by advertisers. To place an ad, call lowing us to remember and value more important things like relationships, Don Moss at 938-2230. sharing, and community. SUBMISSIONS The Bradford Bridge is written by neighbors, To help lure you outside members of the Kearsarge Area Trails Associa- for neighbors. Anyone is welcome to submit articles and/or photographs of tion have built a trail network right off East Main Street. Read “New Trail interest to the community. We reserve Network in Downtown Bradford" page 1 and 3 to find out more. the right to edit submissions. THE FIRM DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS AND Also, Parks and Recreation have put together a series of walks in Brad- ARTICLES IS THE 20TH OF THE MONTH. ford. Check out the schedule in “Walks to Enjoy Fall in Bradford”, page 9 and just show up for a guided walk in beautiful Bradford. Town Offices SELECTMEN’S OFFICE Other things to look for in this edition: Phone: 938-5900 Laura Hallahan’s real estate report, ✚ Latest news from town boards in Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ✚ (closed 12 Noon – 1 PM) “Monthly Briefing,” The story behind that tiny house at the Lumber Friday: 8:00 AM – Noon Barn, ✚ Randy Thompson’s suggestion to increase tourism in Bradford, TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR ✚ Important things to know about your pet from Laurie Farrell, DVM. Phone: 938-2288 Monday: Closed Tuesday: 8 AM – 12 PM/ 1 PM – 4 PM And, of course, ads for products and services provided by advertisers Wednesday: 12 PM – 6 PM whose support brings you the Bradford Bridge. Thursday: 8 AM – 12 PM/ 1 PM – 4 PM Friday: Closed 2nd & 4th Saturday: 9 AM – Noon We hope you enjoy all that autumn has to offer. Hug a pumpkin! PLANNING BOARD HOURS Office hours Tuesdays 3:00 – 6:00 PM Kathleen Bigford, Editor And everyone who makes this publication possible Town offices are temporarily located at Bradford Area Community Center, 134 East Main St. P.O. Box 436. Bradford, NH 03221 The Bradford Bridge – October 2019 3 Breezy Hill Road - New Trail Network in Several mountain bikers have already Closed October 19th and 20th Downtown Bradford taken to the trails and have acclaimed (Continued from page 1) that they are fun and exciting. The trails Breezy Hill Road will be closed just offer a nice variety of meandering paths As Adam Cummings of Bradford west of Pond Bridge (the Route 114 through the woods with sweeping turns described it, “Lots of progress is being side of the bridge) on October 19th and and even some challenging sections with made on the trails. Such a great way to 20th for tree removal. If you have any optional jumps. get people outside and into the woods questions, please call the Town Office at downtown.” 938-5900. Matthew Gerald of Bradford described the trail system as; “A fantastic piece of property accessible directly from town, great for a nature walk, a stroll to burn Revised Credit Policy up some time or to go for a trail run. It at the Transfer Station should be a nice loop for cross country skiers and mountain bikers. It’s been Credit is no longer being extended for gratifying to be part of the process. With items that require a fee for disposal. The the new picnic area going in this should primary reason for this change is that be a great place to join the bugs for a it has become too busy at the transfer quick trail side snack.” station to record and follow up with the many credits being requested. Residents Bradford’s Parks and Recreation Com- are now required to pay for disposal fees mittee Chair, Devin Pendleton, also before Ken or I direct where these items shared these fine comments regarding should be placed.To ask about or verify the trails, “The trails behind the BACC a charge call the Transfer Station at are amazing.