Londonderry Town Hall Newsletter

October 2014 Edition ~ Our Second Edition

Town Hall Hours of Operation Monday – Friday

8:30 AM – 5 PM

Town Clerk’s Department

8:30 AM – 4:45 PM

Note: The Building Department is closed on Wednesdays

First Things First

• Londonderry Halloween Trick or Treat will be held on Friday, October 31st from 6 PM until 8 PM.

• Don’t forget Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th from 7 AM until 8 PM at our Londonderry High School Gym.

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Town Talk with Kevin Smith

I’m pleased to inform the residents of Londonderry when they receive their tax bills in December, they will be seeing a decrease in their tax rate for the first time in seven years! This rate decrease was primarily due to a decrease in total spending, higher than expected outside revenues, and an increase in commercial (business) valuations. I commend both the finance department and Town Council for crafting a budget that was conservative in its estimates and lived within its means in order to accomplish this.

Town Manager Kevin Smith and members of the Town Staff and Town Council at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Milton CAT facility in Londonderry.

On November 30th, the end of next month, Captain Robert Michaud will retire from a near three- decade career in uniform service to the public, law enforcement, most of it with LPD. At seventeen he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served for four years. He left with a meritorious promotion to Lance Corporal and a meritorious promotion to Corporal, and he received a Good Conduct Medal.

In July of 1991 he joined the Merrimac Massachusetts Police Department as a police officer. In March 1993 Bob went fulltime at Sandown, New Hampshire Police Department, where his talents were quickly recognized by his superiors. He left in 1996 as a Corporal and the Police Prosecutor to join Londonderry Police Department. Again Bob’s career was characterized by dedication to duty, a daily pursuit of excellence, an openness of mind and uncommon decency. He rose through the ranks quickly, becoming a supervisor in 2002, a ranking officer in 2007 and a Division Commander in 2011.

Bob, more than most, has given to this PD and to this Town far more than he ever received. He advanced through selfless service, asking only that his work, his duty, his passionate excellence be the benchmarks of advancement.

For the people of Londonderry who you ably served, I say thank you for your service, Bob.

Good luck in your new adventure!

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FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS • Do not trick-or-treat by yourself.

• If props are carried, they should be made of soft rubber, Styrofoam, or other pliable material.

• Do not take short cuts, especially through alleys.

• Obey all traffic signals and look in all directions when crossing the street.

• Don’t run! Walk to your intended destination and don’t dart in and out of cars or driveways. If there are no side-walks stay as far left of the roadway as possible.

• Walk in the direction facing traffic.

• Only trick-or-treat at homes with their porch light on. Never approach a car offering candy.

• Wait until you get home before eating any treats.

FOR HOMEOWNERS • Turn on your porch light so children know it is

all right to visit your home.

• If you are placing a Jack-O-Lantern on your porch, place a glow stick inside instead of a candle.

• Hand out only commercially wrapped candy.

• Never invite children into your home.

• Keep pets away from children.

• Maintain clear walkways that are free from obstruction.

• If using candles, keep them away from the path of children.

FOR MOTORISTS • Drive slowly and cautiously.

• Never drink and drive.

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FOR PARENTS • Always escort your children and carry a

flashlight.

• Be familiar with the neighborhood where your children will be trick-or-treating.

• Set a specific time for your child/children to be out.

• Always know who is trick-or-treating with your children.

• Walk on the sidewalks and not in the middle of the street.

• Instruct your children NEVER to enter any homes.

• Stay in well-lighted areas.

• Inspect all treats before allowing children to eat them.

• Choose fireproof comfortable costumes made of light colored material so they can be easily seen in the dark.

• Consider placing reflective or glow in the dark tape on your children’s costumes.

• Have children avoid wearing eye makeup or masks, which will restrict their vision.

• Avoid having children carry replica firearms, swords, or toys which can be mistaken for the real thing.

• Give out only commercially wrapped candy.

• Teach children their home and/or parent’s cellular phone number in case they get lost.

• Consider a Halloween party at your residence instead of going out to trick-or-treat.

Courtesy of Detective Chris Olson and the Londonderry Police Department

Londonderry Voter Information

How do I register to vote?

Voter registration has closed at Londonderry Town Hall. Residents however may register

at the polls on Election Day. Proof of citizenship, identity, and residency is needed or affidavits may be signed. Ten days prior to

the election the checklist is frozen, which allows time to correct and print the checklists

prior to the State Election.

How do I obtain an Absentee Ballot?

You may request an Absentee Ballot form from the Londonderry website at

Londonderrynh.org. You must be a registered voter to obtain an Absentee

Ballot. If you are requesting a ballot for the General Election or the Town Election, you do not need to be affiliated with a political party. The request must be completed in

writing from the individual. You may fax your request form to 603-421-9617. Please

provide a contact number or email to help expedite your request should any questions

arise.

Meet your Town Moderator, Cindi Rice Conley.

Cindi and her family are longtime residents who have been in Londonderry for 35 years. Cindi has served as our Town Moderator since 2004. Before that she served as the Assistant Town and School Moderator from 2000 until 2004. She also served as a Ballot Clerk from 1985 to 2000. Thank you, Cindi, for all your hard work through the years.

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Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for our November Newsletter. We love your ideas and

thoughts. Keep them coming!

From, Kirby & Sherry

Stay safe this Halloween!

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The Londonderry Fire Department did their yearly refresher on Hazardous Materials. The image to the left demonstrates the particular segment focused on the latest concern with the Ebola Virus. Crews have set procedures on the proper protective equipment that will be utilized if a circumstance arises. This activity shows the proper personal protective equipment that will be used and how it is to be removed and discarded upon completion of an incident. [Photos courtesy of the Londonderry Fire Department]

The Nutfield Fire Protection District is a non-profit organization that raises money to help fight cancer. All funds collected go to cancer research or to help families in need affected by cancer.

Londonderry Firefighter Patricia Hamman’s cancer is back for the third time. Over the course of four years, Patricia has under gone four surgeries, months of radiation, chemotherapy, and a clinical drug trial.

Patricia feels blessed to have been able to work through the chemo and radiation treatments in the past, but is unable to continue working now. She is looking at a lengthy recovery period. The Londonderry Firefighters, with the help of Nutfield Fire Protection District Fund, will be selling t-shits to help support Patricia through her third battle with breast cancer. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to help support Patricia Hamman and her family.

You are able to purchase one on our site mkt.com/nutfieldfire or contact Nutfield Fire at Nutfieldfire@gmail.com.

Thank you for the support!!

$20 / T-shirt

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Senior Center Weather Closings In preparation of snowy weather, the inclement weather policy is as follows: If the Londonderry Schools are closed or delayed, the Senior Center is CLOSED. The closures will be posted on WMUR. The closings will run on a ticker at the bottom of the screen. If unsure, please check www.wmur.com for all closures and delays.

Interested in visiting the Senior Center?

Located at 535 Mammoth Rd, they are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM until

2 PM. Look for their monthly calendar with all of the workshops and classes they offer.

Members of the Londonderry Senior Center recently visited the Mt. Washington Hotel to enjoy leaf peaking and to have a tour of the Hotel.

Happening this week….

1.) A Flu clinic will be offered on Friday, October 31st from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM.

2.) For those going on the Murder Mystery Trip with the Londonderry Senior Center, the bus leaves at 9:30 AM from the Senior Center.

Cathy Blash

Senior Affairs Director

Phones: 603-432-8554

Fax: 603-432-7508

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(See next newsletter for answers)

1.) In 1824 Londonderry was split into two equal parts; what were they called?

2.) Who is the Leach Library named after?

3.) In what year did Colonial Londonderry come into being?

4.) According to legend how did Mammoth Road derive its name?

5.) What orchard planted the first Macintosh apple trees in Londonderry?

Ingredients

4 packages (2 ounce packages of Carl Budding Brand) of lean corned beef

2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese

1 ½ cups of mayo

½ cup chopped onions

1 small can of sauerkraut, drained

Add a little sugar for taste

2 packages of cocktail Rye bread

Directions

Chop corned beef; mix with cheese, mayo and onion.

Spread in pan (glass 9x12) topped with sauerkraut

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Reuben Spread