Volume 28 Issue 5 ttntroytown@gmail.com May 2020

SELECTMANS CORNER By Dick Thackston – Chairman Troy Board of Selectmen

America Takes a “Staycation”:

Because America Takes a “Staycation”: we have had a worldwide “Staycation” we have missed both family and friends. This has been a challenging time for us all. Importantly, we have been careful as a community and modified or cancelled events as needed as of this writing there are still no reported cases of Covid-19 in Troy. Hopefully, we have benefited by some time to assess our situation and what we really value as a community and in our lives. Truly, this is the time for us to “Keep Calm & Carry On”.

Water & Sewer:

Our increased concern for hygiene has led to an increased use of disposable wipes. Do Not Throw Them into the Toilet! They will plug up your drains and will plug-up the Sewerage treatment plant. Through them in the trash!

Voting and YOU:

Voters in upcoming New Hampshire elections may use Absentee Ballots due to the Corona Virus. We have two scheduled elections between now and the end of the year. The Secretary of State has relaxed rules concerning Absentee Ballots, they made it really easy. If you contact the Troy Town Clerk at (603) 242-3845 they will assist you in obtaining Absentee Ballots.

Exciting Town Clerk/Tax Collector News:

Starting May 1, 2020, Troy citizens will now be able to go online to do various town transactions such as renew motor vehicles, dog licenses, pay property taxes and request a vital record via electronic checks. Visit the Town of Troy website for more information.

Open Job Postings:

Deputy Town/Clerk Tax Collector

Part-time Position works closely with the Town Clerk/Tax Collector 15-20 hours a week. Schedule varies depending on season and schedules. Some training and certifications required.

Transfer Station Supervisor

Part-time Position works closely with the Town Facilities Manager/Road Agent 25-30 hours a week. Experience in management and budgeting helpful. Some training and certifications required.

Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer

Contract Position reports to Select Board this is an on-call/as needed basis there are no regular hours. Purpose of position is to provide equitable enforcement of applicable Building and Life/Safety Codes.

Request for Proposals:

You will note in a separate space in this edition of TTN several RFP’s for town projects. Bids will be opened at the May 21 Select Board Meeting. If you know anyone you feel

should be sending in a bid please encourage them to do so.

Open Committee Seats:

­The Select Board would like you to know that the Town of Troy has vacancies on the following committees and is seeking Civic Minded individuals to fill these by appointment. The only criterions are that you be fair minded, a resident of Troy and eligible to vote.

Budget Committee; Zoning Board of Adjustment; Planning Board; Industrial Development Committee; Conservation Commission; Heritage Commission

We hope you are safe and well; as always, we thank-you for your support,

Dick Thackston

REOPENING OF BEACHES MUST BE COORDINATED WITH SURROUNDING STATES

From WMUR

The current closure order for New Hampshire hospitality businesses is set to end on May 4, then the Governor will need to decide about extending the order, or reopening. Gov. Chris Sununu said officials have already begun to work with stakeholders to create guidance and plans for reopening. He hopes to get things up and running sooner than later. The decision would include the state’s beaches, the president of the Hampton Chamber of Commerce, John Nyhan, said the beaches and hospitality go together. “Let me give you an example,” Nyhan said. “I’m sure you’ve been to Hampton Beach, we can’t have the East side of Hampton Beach open – meaning the beaches, bath houses – without having the West side open as well. We need to do it together.” Reopening would also need to be done in coordination with surrounding states. “So, we have chambers in Hampton working with their counterparts in other states to come up with a game plan and a potential guidance document that we could use so at some point we could get them up and running,” Nyhan said. The biggest challenge with getting the beaches open is testing, according to Nyhan.

“Testing in the hospitality community is going to be so critical and important because not only would it be safe to open a restaurant and make sure all employees are tested but also a reassurance to the customer coming into that restaurant knowing that the employees are tested and COVID-free.” Nyhan said.

The goal is to work as a region, officials said areas can’t open in one state and not another.

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HELP DURING THE CRISIS By NH Senator Jeanne Dietsch, District 9

. The following are some of the most common needs arising from the COVID crisis. There is more for daycares, healthcare professionals, schools and many others. If you have questions, please write: Jeanne.Dietsch@Leg.Senate.NH.US. For updates, follow Facebook.com/SenatorJeanneDietsch. Meanwhile, help Troy receive its share of future federal funding by completing the census form at 2020census.gov.

EVERY ADULT: Every taxpayer and social security recipient, including disabled, with individual income under $75,000, will receive a check for $1200 from the federal CARES act. This is expected to arrive in approximately 6 weeks. If you normally receive a direct deposit, you will receive a direct deposit. Otherwise, it will arrive by mail to the address the federal government has on file from your last return.

UNEMPLOYED OR REDUCED HOUR W-2 WORKERS should apply asap, if you have not already, for unemployment benefits at nhes.nh.gov. Look at the schedule there to see time slots, allocated by first letter of your last name. This is so that NHES servers do not crash. Once you have applied, you will receive ½ your normal wages from NH plus $600 per week from the federal government. This will last for up to 39 weeks if you confirm your unemployment each week as instructed.

UNEMPLOYED OR REDUCED HOUR SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS may apply for state unemployment now. The form is here: nhes.nh.gov/documents/request-for-net-document-amounts-selfemploy.pdf. Note that if self-employed people apply for regular unemployment benefits, they will receive a denial letter, so be sure to use this form. It is uncertain at this time whether self-employed persons qualify for the federal $600 per week payment.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Several Small Business Administration programs are available to help, including payroll protection, debt relief, bridge loans and other assistance. See: sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options. Meanwhile, Eversource will spread repayments over 12 months and not require a first payment until Jun 1; call the number on your bill for details.

MORTGAGE, CREDIT CARD AND LOAN HOLDERS: Most banks are foregoing fees and interest and working out repayment schedules. Call your bank for assistance.

BUILDERS: Work may be performed prior to obtaining permits and inspections under certain conditions. See Emergency Order # 23, Item 6, page 3 at governor.nh.gov/news-media

Thank you to all workers helping us to get through this crisis. Stay safe, stay healthy!

TROY SENIORS Submitted by Lucille Saturley

Due to the novel coronavirus spread, the Troy Senior

Citizens Executive Board has, reluctantly, decided to

cancel our monthly meetings for March 25th and April

15th. We will resume our meetings on May 27th at the

Community Center at 1:00 pm. We hope to see you then.

LOST AND FOUND Hi TTN:

My name is Terry Cavadini. I live at 57 Gap MTN Rd.

I found a tool while I was at the Town Sand & Salt pile. I

would like to try to return it to the person that lost it.

Found:

A Leatherman Hand Tool. Please call 242-7870 to ID it and

claim

Troy Town News believes in letting our

citizens see what their elected State Representatives

and Senators are doing for their citizens. To that end

we allow our representatives to voice concerns. They

are presented here unedited. TTN reserves the right

to accept or reject all submissions.

We are in need of volunteers to help out with the Troy Town News. If you have an interest in keeping the TTN going, please contact the Troy Town News at one of the contact points on page 12.

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FITZWILLIAM RECREATION By Sheena Royce

SUMMER DAY CAMP (AKA: SUMMER REC): Plans are underway and we're super excited for some new ENERGY and FUN! More to come on those details SOON! We wanted to share our plans as of now: Fitzwilliam Summer Day Camp 2020: Monday - Friday 8AM - 3PM 6/29 - 8/7 Outdoor day camp for kids entering 1st through 7th Grade. We anticipate opening registration at the beginning of May once we have some clarity/updates on when it will be safe to participate in a group setting like this and whether or not our 6/29 start date is realistic. Thanks for your patience as we navigate these planning challenges! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Saturday, June 20th:

Fitzwilliam 5K & Food Truck Festival! Whether you’re

a runner or not, this kick-off to Summer (on the Summer

Solstice) will be a great time and not to be missed! An

Evening Event & Race including Live Music, Food Trucks,

and Community Spirit to cheer on our 5K Runners and

celebrate the start of Summer! More details to come!

YOUTH T-BALL/BASEBALL: Due to the current

situation, we’ve postponed Spring Baseball however we

may offer a Summer League! More details to come.

The BEST way to stay updated on all of our Programs/

Events is to follow the “Fitzwilliam Recreation

Department” Facebook page (www.facebook.com/

FitzRec)

QUESTIONS? Email: FitzRec@Fitzwilliam-NH.gov OR Call: 603-585-7270

TROY RECREATION By Michelle Carrio

First, we hope you and your family are coping through this historic time. There are no events planned at this time as we follow stay at home orders until we can get back to “normal” as soon as it is safe.

SAMUEL E. PAUL FACILITY: The building is closed but the grounds are still open. Please remember that it is in all our best interest to practice social distancing and to wash hands frequently. If you or your child is sick, please refrain from using the outdoor facilities.

POP UP MEALS: Keep your eyes on the Troy Recreation Facebook page and on the signs around town. We may be offering breakfast or dinner to go but nothing is planned yet.

SUMMER CAMP: Camp will run from July 6th through August 14th. The cost is $40/week for Troy residents and $60/week for out of town children. As of this writing,

summer camp is set to run as expected. Applications will be taken in May.

NEXT MEETING: The Troy Recreation committee meetings are currently on hold until we can gather to plan events.

TROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

By Kathy Marrotte

Happy May Day! Always looked forward to the first of May. My siblings and I used to make up little May baskets and leave them on the neighbors’ porches, knock on their doors, then run away and wait to see if they would guess who left the baskets. The members of the Historical Society are hoping to open the museum at Kimball Hall in June. It will depend on what things are like by then. We are still planning on hosting the CCDX HAM Radio Field Day at the Depot on June 27th and 28th. Hopefully by then, we will be able to participate in warm weather activities. Come join us for our annual Craft Fair/Flea Market on Saturday, July 18th on the Common. Contact THS at troy.nh.history@gmail.com for registration forms or call 242-7731. This will be a year that will go down in history! We are looking for your stories on how you coped with the situation. What were some interesting activities you and your family did to fill the time at home. Did you cook some new dish, or bake something different? Did your family create a new game or create a video? What was different about this stay at home time? We would like to collect your stories as part of Troy’s history. Just email your stories to the above email address. Thank you to the Troy School Staff for the wonderful parade! The decorated cars, tooting horns, and all the smiling faces were a welcome sight! Thank you to the fire and police departments for the Easter Day parade. It was hard not being with family but listening to the sirens as the parade traveled around town and watching the vehicles with flashing lights and sirens as they came up the hill, we felt connected. If anyone has pictures they would like to share of the two events, the historical society would appreciate any you are willing to share. This is our way of recording historical events. The Troy Museum will be open Saturday, June 6th and 20th from 10am to 1pm. Look for our “open” flag flying out front of Kimball Hall. Our monthly meeting will be Thursday, June 18th at 3:30pm at Kimball Hall. Come join us and share in “Preserving the Past for Tomorrow!”

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UPDATE: GARY & MICHELLE

SHELDON

By Tom Matson

Right now the problem seems to be more a question of supply and logistics within an extremely poor infrastructure. I spoke to my friend “Bo”( amazing Navajo man) who runs the Navajo Christian Foundation in Dilkon today. Things are tough and this weekend the Nation has imposed a weekend curfew with a $1000 fine for anyone found out on the streets. A big problem is water. Many families live together in small compounds ( Often as many as 12 people in a small two bedroom trailer or house) without running water. The Chapter house (kind of like a representative district center) has a water truck that delivers water supply to people and the livestock many depend on. Unfortunately the truck broke down. I have not set up a go fund me account at this point as money may not be the central issue at this point. Our government seems to be determined to to distribute paper to people but at least the Nation has no ready access to crucial supplies. Not sure who could best use your technology supplies. Perhaps your customer may know. There is also a rural internet provider - Choice NTUA which attempts to provide wireless and broadband to the Nation. (928) 729-6424. Many people don’t have cell phones and many older people still only speak Navajo. Another place to try and contact is Indian Health care services as they may know who could use your supplies and equipment. Winslow Health Care Center 928-289-4646

If anyone wishes to make a donation through the Navajo Christian Foundation website and mark it “relief fund”. I know Bo will use it wisely for food boxes, water, medical etc. The website is older and not encrypted but the donation button sends you to a secure PayPal and credit card site. Also a check can be mailed if preferred, to Navajo Christian Foundation, HC 63 Box 6047, Winslow AZ 86047. Dilkon’s mail shares a zip code with Winslow cause Dilkon can’t even have its own post office! The exasperating problem is a long standing one. Poor people, with little voice and NO infrastructure, so crisis like this are even much greater than perhaps elsewhere. I’ll try and keep you posted as I find out more info and ways to help. One of the crazy things I have thought of when we get there is maybe even try and connect the people of Troy with Dilkon as a sister town. Anyway thanks so much for your concern and I hope you and your family stay safe

Gary & Michelle

GAY-KIMBALL LIBRARY By Catherine Callegari

WE MISS YOU & HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

Welcome to life in the time of covid! Yeah, we’re not loving it either. I am writing this on 4/14, and we are

uncertain when we’re re-opening to the public. Meanwhile, we’re providing a pick-up service and A LOT of online content. If you have items out, they will be renewed until we reopen. But if you’d like to get them out of your house, the book drop is open.

We hope to re-open on May 5th but for the latest updates check our webpage (www.troylibrary.us) or our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts or call us at 242-7743.

PICK-UP SERVICE:

When we’re closed, we still want you to have books & dvds.

Call or email us or put items on hold in our catalog & we’ll bag those items and put them on a table in our entryway for you to pick-up. We’ll call you when they’re ready. You can request specific titles or have staff select your items.

The book drop will remain open during closure. Returned items are being quarantined before being returned to the collection.

Need something printed? Call us and we’ll see how we can help.

SO MUCH FREE STUFF AVAILABLE FROM HOME

E-Books, magazines, escape rooms, story times, fun bits, educational websites, and much more! See the list on our website: www.troylibrary.us

Play our Stay-at-Home-Bingo or Backyard Scavenger Hunt! Copies at the post office and on our website.

PLUS

Need a library card when we’re closed? Email us, and we’ll process your card online.

Our WIFI is on 24/7 and works in our parking lot.

Your Library is FINE FREE!

NO MAY BOOK SALE

I hate to do this (really, really!), but the May Book Sale is postponed to a future, undetermined date. We can’t host an event that causes anyone to risk their health. I promise that when it’s safe, we’re going to have one heck of a sale!

The Library Board of Trustees will meet May 6th (one way or another) at 4:30PM.

Call us at 242-7743 to renew your items, request materials, or ask us a question. Visit us (when we’re open) Tuesday 10AM – 7 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 2 PM – 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM.

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GAP MOUNTAIN LIONS Gap Mountain Lions – We Serve

By Nancy Nye

May, the month of rebirth

While our lengthy quarantine might be growing a little thin and boring, the silver lining is that we get the chance to enjoy all the wonderful surprises that come in May. We have time to enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. Time to spend with our families and really get to know them again, see how remarkable our children have become and participate in their discovery of the spring transformation. Sit outside at night and listen to the frogs and peepers, see all the different stars, and try to name them. What flowers came awake this spring, have any birds started building their nests in the surrounding trees and bushes, how many insects can they find? Does anyone have Pussy Willows in their yard? And do not forget the smells of Spring. The classroom is all around us, enjoy the fruits in our own backyard and maybe plant a garden.

I hope those of you who needed glasses or hearing aids got them before our confinement. If so, you are already enjoying the awakening of the season.

We will still be planting flowers in both Fitzwilliam cemeteries in time for Memorial Day on the weekend of May 23rd. Hopefully Gap Mountain Lions Famous Chicken BBQ will still be held in Troy in July and we’ll keep you posted on our fun Coin Drops in both towns at your local Transfer Stations. We are still collecting for our annual yard sale. Anyone interested in helping at one or more of these events is more than welcome to join us.

Check us out on Facebook. Gap Mountain Lions

Call Nancy @ 242-6293 or Marion @585-9465 if you’re interested in joining the world’s largest service organization.

TROY TRANSFER STATION By Caleb Hall

In my April article, I opened by saying that I hoped that by the time it was published the corona virus would be behind us. Guess I'm glad I didn't become a weatherman. My forecasting abilities leave something to be desired. As you may have read in the recent Keene Sentinel article, the corona virus has made many towns decide to completely shut down their recycling efforts and have everything thrown into trash. Our response has been more nuanced.

Recognizing that some of our staff were very high risk, they were put on paid furlough. Acknowledging that some people may want to minimize their exposure we allowed people to put everything in the trash-a "throw and go" policy. This policy does not include demo. We also closed the "Free Shed."

For those people who wanted to continue recycling, we gave them the option of putting their material in bags and dropping them off in front of the regular recycling

windows. The bags are quarantined and sorted later. The number of recyclables we have received has been increasing every week. We are almost back to pre-quarantine levels.

This effort on your part is saving the town considerable disposal cost expense as well as continuing important revenue streams such as the 5 cent redemptions. Most importantly, we have been able to do this safely.

THANK YOU! As always, keep the stuff coming!

TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

By Kevin W, Stone, Ed, D Principal

Dear Troy Families;

Things certainly have drastically changed since our last newsletter! Change is never easy; yet under these circumstances, I truly believe that the Troy Elementary School Community has stepped up to the plate. Together we are making things as normal for our children as possible. Congratulations to everyone! As we continue with “remote learning”, I would like to remind families of a few things. First and most importantly – please know that school staff are aware of the challenges that face each family in Troy. This is why teachers are reaching out to provide support and assistance in any way that they can! Teachers are preparing assignments is a variety of ways to address the needs of your student AND your family. As you are aware, work packets for families that are using this form of instruction, are available from 9am to 3pm on MONDAY and TUESDAY by appointment. Please call the office to schedule a convenient pick up time. Additionally, please know that there is no right way or wrong way of completing “remote learning”. Whatever time you can dedicate is appreciated. YOU ARE DOING ENOUGH!! If you have questions, please communicate with your child’s teacher. Email is probably the quickest way; but certainly take the opportunity to speak to your student’s teacher when they call each week. Also, if I can be of assistance, do not hesitate to reach out!

Finally, know that FREE breakfasts and lunches are available Monday through Friday through our curbside kitchen service. Please come and pick up tasty meals prepared by our own cafeteria staff daily between the hours of 11am and 12:30pm. Also, if you are in need of further assistance, the Monadnock Community has resources that are available. Please, I encourage you, if there is a need to call me and inquire. We are here to help!

“We WILL get through this together!” has become the American motto. Please continue to do what you are doing to fight this battle. Take time to get back to basics create reading times, play games, go for walks, have family dinners, take time to be together. Be well and stay safe!

Best~ Kevin W. Stone, Ed. D. Principal

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MAY 2020 CLENDAR Due to the COVID-19 virus, there are numerous local

cancelations. Therefor, the May Calendar will not be

published. Instead, please call ahead or assume that any

gatherings may be canceled. The staff of the Troy Town

News, recognize that this is a difficult time for many people

and families within and near-to Troy.

With our community’s health and safety in mind we hope

that people are heeding the Center of Disease Control

(CDCs) and World Health Organization (WHOs) advice to

practice “social distancing” in order to not overwhelm our

healthcare system and “flatten the curve”. Please make the

most of May’s improving weather. Hopefully we can get

back to normal in the coming months.

TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PART 2 April 20-21 Remote learning days April 22- 24 Spring break

Grade 1 and 2 News: Our first and second grade students were in for a treat when they attended a performance at The Colonial Theatre on March 10th! Her Majesty’s Secret Circus was an entertaining show featuring juggling and various acrobatics with lots of laughs in between. Secret Circus agents Honeymoon and Butterfly must stop supervillain Dr. Awful from destroying the dreams of children. The theme of the show focused upon facing challenges in life no matter how difficult they might seem. Students really enjoyed taking a bus to the theatre and sitting in the balcony area with friends. It was a truly memorable day for us all and more timely than we could have imagined!!

From the Keene Elm City Rotary Club: The Keene Elm

City Rotary Club members hope this message finds you

healthy and safe! We have had to reevaluate our “Follow

Me” (Move Everyday) sneaker program for second graders.

We have decided to pause the entire program but it is not

our intent to cancel the program.

Because the school is currently closed, we will not be able to provide the Troy School Second Graders with sneakers this year, but we are looking to how this program will work in the future. As of right now, we are planning on September with the running of the 43rd Annual Clarence DeMar Marathon, placing special emphasis on the Kids DeMar and Super Senior programs. We hope that you will come out in force to help us celebrate this great community event and cheer on our local runners and marathoners from around the world.

From Nurse Amy: Help celebrate Every Kid Healthy

Week by promoting wellness, good nutrition, and physical

activity with your own family – healthy

habits start at home!! Visit: https://

www.actionforhealthykids.org/game-on-

activity-library

From Mr. Royce: I hope that everyone is

doing well. I miss seeing you in the halls

and in the classrooms. Please be sure to look at the Title I

flyer this month as it has information about online support

from Title 1. The instructional assistants are available

during regular school hours to connect with students online.

At this point, we are available for any kind of support. We

could help with academics, but we could also do read-a-

louds to students. I hope to hear from you soon, so we can

navigate this virtual learning landscape together.

Moving forward: The Monadnock School District is working on an online tool to register new students. Kindergarten parents are asked to be patient during this time as we continue to pursue this tool. Notifications will be posted when we are ready to begin accepting registrations. As we begin to arrange classes for the 2020-2021 school

year, if you would like to provide any input relative to

specific student needs or changing circumstances please

consider drafting a letter to my attention.

Input related to a particular academic,

emotional or social issue will be

considered when placing students and

given to next year’s teacher.

FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Lisa A. Witte,

Superintendent of Schools, via Facebook

“Last evening, the Board voted to end the school year for students on May 29th.

Remote learning is a great concept and can be very effective if implemented as a systemic approach to learning. Trying to shift learning modes mid-school year, in the midst of a pandemic that brings a very real set of stressors to everyone in the community, makes balancing all of this difficult for everyone. We are very cognizant of that. Our educators will continue to work for an additional seven days after the student year ends to begin planning for what comes next - ideally and hopefully, the return of students in the fall.

Enjoy the next few days of the 'mini' April vacation (hopefully the weather cooperates) and remember:

Don't worry that you aren't doing enough, or you aren't doing it 'right' - you are. We are all in this together.

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TROY HELPING HAND CENTER From Facebook

Effective Immediately: To minimize virus exposure to our

clients and volunteers, we will be open for *FOOD

CLIENTS* and *FOOD EMERGENCIES* only. The

thrift store will be closed until further notice and we’re

unable to take any clothing donations during this time.

The temporary new hours are: Monday, Friday, Saturday

10-12.

Since a lot of our clients and volunteers are older, we want

to do out part in keeping everyone safe.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any

inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or

concerns please call 242-3007.

FREE STUDENT LUNCHES From Facebook

Monadnock Regional School District is offering FREE

lunches starting March 18th as a public benefit to all

students residing in the District. Meal delivery sites will be

open M-F from 11am-12:30pm. Meals will be available on

a first come, first served basis.

They are asking the public to voluntarily complete a survey

at: https://forms.gle/H9hXnK6MhxmsGx1w7 to help them

plan accordingly.

Pick-up sites:

Troy Elementary School, School Street , Troy NH 03465

Cutler Elementary School, S. Winchester St., Swanzey NH Emerson Elementary School, Rhododendron Rd. Fitzwilliam NH Monadnock Regional Middle School, 580 Old Homestead Highway Swanzey, NH Gilsum Elementary School Gilsum NH

LOST INCOME DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK?

If you have lost income due to the COVID-19 outbreak

(i.e. food service industry, independent contractor, lost

hours), you may be eligible for immediate

unemployment assistance—the ordinary one week

waiting period will be waived. Please go to

www.nhes.nh.gov there is a link on the left to access the

application. Applicants can also apply by phone at 603-271

-7700.

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches,

countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets,

faucets, and sinks.

• If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap

and water prior to disinfection.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES TOWN OF TROY

Open Job Postings:

Deputy Town/Clerk Tax Collector

Part-time Position works closely with the Town Clerk/Tax Collector 15-20 hours a week. Schedule varies depending on season and schedules. Applicants must be comfortable with general office skills, using on-line technology as well as learning municipal software and be bondable. Several weeks a year may require additional hours based on workload. Some training and certifications required.

Transfer Station Supervisor

Part-time Position works closely with the Town Facilities Manager/Road Agent 25-30 hours a week. Schedule requires weekend as well as weekday hours organizing Transfer Station services including staffing, negotiations with vendors and contractors. Some training and certifications required. Experience in management and budgeting helpful.

Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer

Contract Position reports to Select Board this is an on-call/as needed basis there are no regular hours. Purpose of position is to provide equitable enforcement of applicable Building Code and Life/Safety Codes on existing structures as well as new construction and renovations. Some training and certifications required. Experience in construction and renovations helpful.

Request for Proposals: Bids will be opened at the May 21 Select Board Meeting for the following projects.

Replace Furnace & Oil Tanks - Town Hall

Renovate Tax Collectors Office – Town Hall

Renovate Entry Area/Foyer – Town Hall

Insulation Upgrades not included in other repairs – Town Hall

Remove & Dispose of Put-Put Shed – Troy Depot

Repair & Stabilize Warehouse – Troy Depot

Paint Exterior of Warehouse – Troy Depot

Applications and full job descriptions or bid specifications are available on the Troy website or call Office of the Troy Select Board (603) 242-3845 to pick-up. The Town of Troy, New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to both the spirit and intent of the Law in all matters concerning Employment and contracting for Services.

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EDWARD BOUFFORD KIA AND THE TROY AMERICAN LEGION By Russell Moore Email: rmoore9562@tampabay.rr.com This Memorial Day we have a Troy WW I Soldier who was KIA (Killed in Action) to uplift in special memory. Edward Boufford was the only soldier in WWI to be KIA of the approximately 51 men from Troy who fought in it. He was one of two casualties among the Troy men, the other one being Walter Moore, my father, whom we will uplift with emphasis on his War Record in June. The American Legion was founded in 1919, the year after the War ended by a charter and incorporation from Congress a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. As the nation’s largest wartime veteran’s organization, it is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor A, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to their fellow service members and veterans. They became organized as American Legion Post #56 sometime most likely in the early 1920s. They felt it befitting to name it in honor of Edward Boufford the only Troy soldier KIA in the war. Later the other Troy soldier to eventually die from being seriously wounded in action, Walter Moore, was elected to be the Post’s commander and was the treasurer at the time of his death on 2-4-1944. Over the years I had seen the name “Edward Boufford” before that of Post #56 and wondered whom he really was. Valerie Britton in her most informative and interesting book “World War I: Troy NH Soldiers and the Diary of an Unknown Soldier”, self-published in 2019, tells us who he was in his personal life and gives significant aspects of his war record. She writes on Page 81 the following: Edward Boufford, SN (399,101) was born in 1892 in Harrisville, NH. The son of Leon and Rose-Anne (Rouleau) Boufford. When he was 17 years old, he lived with his parents and three sisters on Mountain Rd. in Troy and worked odd jobs at the mill. They moved to Dort Street when he was twenty-four years old and he was employed by Troy Blanket Mills as a spinner. On June 5, 1917, he filed the WW I Draft Registration in Troy and was described as medium height and a stout build with dark brown eyes and black hair. He was inducted into the Army in Keene, NH on May 31, 1918, and was Pvt. Assigned to Battery B 7th Battalion Automatic Replacement Draft stationed at Camp Jackson, SC from June 10, 1918 to July 23, 1918. The U.S. Military Passenger Transport List as Edward

embarking on July 23, 1918 and setting sail at 4:15 P. M from Pier 4 Brooklyn, NY on S.S. TYDEUS. There was a total of 1,311 soldiers on board and he was one 203 men from his Battalion. Pvt. Boufford died in action from wounds received in the Meuse-Argonne battle on Nov. 3,1918, eight days before the war ended on Nov. 11, 1918, and was buried in a short-term cemetery. At the time of his death he was serving in the Battery D, 77th Field Artillery Unit. His foreign service was from July 23, 1918 to Nov. 3, 1918 and his foreign campaigns were the Defensive Sector and Meuse-Argonne. Edward returned home after the war with 1,400 deceased heroes on July 21, 1921 on U.S.A. A. T. CANTIGNY. They departed Antwerp, Belgium to Hoboken, New Jersey and arrived on Aug. 1. 1921. He is buried at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Troy, NH. The American Legion Post #56 in Troy is named in his honor.

“In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae, May 1915

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Doubting Thomas

“Seeing is believing.” I’m sure you’ve heard that many times. I’m sure you have thought it, acted on it. But not always. We also do the exact opposite. It’s a little crazy, isn’t it? Sometimes, it’s extreme—there are those who believe, truly believe, the earth is flat.

But what do we believe in? There’s the Patriots (most of the time), and the Red Sox (some of the time), summer weather (it will come eventually). But what about the one overarching truth that God loves us enough that He died for you. Yes, it was for YOU.

Thomas had been with Jesus day in and day out, in good weather and bad, when the crowds loved Him and then when they hated Him. And Thomas knew He had died. There is nothing as final as death, is there? I’m sure it had crushed Thomas. He didn’t want to believe that Jesus was dead. The pain of losing a friend, a mentor, a teacher—Thomas must have been doing some real emotional gymnastics to try and come to grips with what had happened, with who Jesus was. So, the idea that Jesus IS, still is, always is alive, didn’t make sense when he was told. No, just hearing what everyone was telling him wasn’t enough. He had to see. He did. And he believed.

Look around you. This life is not a matter of chance. You are not an accident of nature. You are here because God created you and the world you live in. That should be enough to convince us all, but we are stubborn. Stubborn enough to get ourselves into one mess after another, stubborn enough that God had to do something drastic to recuse us. He died for you.

We didn’t see Jesus on the Cross. We didn’t see Him ascend into the clouds, but we do have the testimony of those who did, so we can believe. We can say with Thomas, “My Lord and my God.” [John 20:28] and follow Him to the cross, to the grave and to the skies.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH By Robert Lafond He has risen! Hallelujah! Now we must rise from the challenge of the Corona Virus, COVID-19. We don’t need to be still, we just need to stay in place, unless it is necessary to go out. We can read, play games, and associate interpersonally with the ones we love, and there is still time for Scripture, gospel readings.

From John 14: “Jesus said to his disciples: Do not let your heart be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.”

From Matthew 28:” The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped but doubted. Then Jesus

approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

From John 14: Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you always, the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot accept because it neither sees no knows him.”

At a time when Jesus is preparing to ascend to his Father in Heaven, he is telling his disciples not to be afraid because he will no longer be with them in their sight. They won’t be able to reach out and ask for his help. How much they trusted him, and yet he was just a carpenter and a preacher to them. They believed in God. Now they are asked to believe in Jesus as well. And Jesus later tells them they will receive the Spirit of Truth, a power they will use to say to others that it was all real and true; Jesus and the miracles, walking on water, water into wine, raising the dead, rising from the dead, being the Son of God. Jesus said the world could not accept the truth. How obvious that is today.

When the Coronavirus is gone, we will have our Church again. Our living has changed, but our belief in God must not. Be safe. Help others where and when you can. God Bless.

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TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH By Stanley Clark

May you find comfort in these words of hope and encouragement:

Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Hymn {It is Well with My Soul} by Horatio Spafford in 1873, "Though Satan should buffet, Though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. It is well with my soul."

Psalm 46:1-5, "God is our refuge and strength, a very

present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear

though the earth gives way, though the mountains be

moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar

and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.

Selah."

Hymn {O God, Our Help in Ages Past} by Isaac Watts in

1708, "O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to

come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal

home. Under the shadow of thy throne, Thy saints have

dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our

defense is sure."

Deuteronomy 31:8, "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

During this season when we cannot meet, we will continue to share the Word of the Lord. Each week, new Sunday morning sermons and Wednesday evening sermons are being posted to YouTube. There are several ways to access these videos:

Church Website: www.trinitariancongregationalchurch.org

YouTube Channel: search Trinitarian Congregational Church

Facebook Page: search Trinitarian Congregational Church

Church Phone: (603) 242-7800

We look forward to meeting together in person again soon!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TROY

By Sue Williams If you read our article in the April edition of TTN it looked

like we were a very busy church! However, due to COVID

19 we respected and followed all direction given to not

meet in groups and to self-quarantine until told it was safe

to resume “normal” life again, therefore we did not have

the Good Friday Seder as originally planned. We did not

have our Easter morning breakfast with service after and

we did not have a presentation by InterVarsity Christian

Fellowship on April 19 as originally scheduled.

However, all of this did not stop or prevent us from being a

church! Pastor Donn has done a great job of keeping us

connected virtually with frequent prayer request lists as

well as a message on Good Friday and for each Sunday. If

anything, this experience has bonded us closer together as a

church family. Isn’t that often the case …. we don’t

appreciate what we have until we don’t have it! We are

looking forward to seeing and being with everyone as soon

as it is deemed safe to do so.

So if you have a prayer request you would like to have

added to our prayer lists or if you would like to receive

Pastor Donn’s messages simple email

pastor@troybaptist.com and we will gladly add you in!

Typically in May we have a special Sunday service on

Mother’s Day which is obviously devoted to celebrating all

mothers and at the end of the month we honor those who

have served to protect our country and we will continue to

remember these special days even though we will not be

together to do so.

When the quarantine became a reality and I realized that this was not going to end any time soon, the feelings of anxiousness began to set in. If this has affected you as well, try reading the book of Philippians, particularly chapter 4, verses 6 & 7, where it says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on these things.”

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