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Volume 15 Number 5 August 26, 2016 12 Pages
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members have unanimously voted to
hire the firm of E. W. MacMillan to serve as the school districts
construction manager during an anticipated major construction
project at Golden Brook School, as well as renovations at
Windham Middle School. Overcrowding and space constraints
have been a serious dilemma for years.
The proposal expected to be put forth to voters next March is
anticipated to be similar to the project that nearly passed voter
scrutiny this past March. While a 60 percent majority vote
was required to pass a bond construction project, last springs
proposal came very close, with a 57 percent majority of votes
cast. Members of the Building and Grounds Committee continue
to tweak last years proposal and are moving forward with
developing a proposal they hope will meet with voter approval
next spring. Last years proposal totaled $38,950,000.
Superintendent Richard Langlois said that the school district
had received three applications for the position of construction
manager; each of which was a strong candidate. Following a
presentation by E. W. MacMillan to the school board on Aug. 9,
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Construction
Management Firm
Hired
From left are Erin Kane, Paige Craven, Lisa Scherber of Dana-Farber and Eveline Snell.
Another School
Principal Leaves
Windham
by Barbara OBrien
With slightly more than two weeks to go before students
return to classes in Windham, the school district was hit by the
resignation of yet another administrator.
It was announced in mid-August, that Windham Center School
Principal Kathy Bates had tendered her resignation and accepted
a job as curriculum director for the Exeter Cooperative School
District. Bates follows in the footsteps of former Windham
Middle School Principal Patti Wons, who turned in her resignation
a few weeks earlier, to take on the role of principal at Exeter
Cooperative Middle School. Bates worked in Windham for
several years, while Wons was only employed in the Windham
School District for the 2015-2016 school year.
During the Aug. 16 school board meeting, it was announced
that Golden Brook School Principal Rory OConnor would be
shifting to Windham Center School, to assume the job of principal
there. Bates was said to be helping with OConnors transition
between the two schools, before heading off to Exeter. Bates lives
in the Stratham/Exeter area, a career move that will allow for an
easier commute.
It was not clear whether OConnor is assuming the job of
Windham Center School Principal on an interim basis, as is the
case with Windham Middle School Principal Brenda Morrow,
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13, likely
2016fall from climbing equipment. The existing
by Barbara OBrien
children
Progress is being made in the work needed to be done at
mulch in these areas would need to be removed before applying
Windhams Wonderland Playground; a popular place forTIME:
the towns
the
new play
11:17
am mulch. It is also recommended that the existing metal
youngest residents to spend time, especially during the summer.
slides be replaced with plastic ones.
Following an inspection by a consultant with the towns
liability#:
Haas said that one of the difficulties is finding a company that
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insurance provider, Primex, a long list of recommendations was
will put new plastic slides on existing town equipment. Companies
presented to town officials. The request for an inspectionAUTHOR:
was
want
to install
their own equipment, she said. The cost of installing
Captain
Caron
made by Recreation Coordinator Cheryl Haas, as a proactive
all new slides could run as high as $25,000, including installation,
step in assuring the safety of those using the town-ownedSUBJECT:
facility.
she
said. According
to Haas, Primex is not overly concerned about
Citizens
Bank Robbery
Wonderland Playground is located in Griffin Park. Haas informed
getting these jobs done immediately, as long as there is a plan for the
selectmen of the situation last month. During the August 8 board
future.
meeting, she provided an update.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger said he wasnt convinced that so
Weve made very good progress during the last two weeks,
much work needs to be done at Wonderland Playground. Referring
Haas told selectmen, adding that she had met on site again with
to the consultant from Primex, Hohenberger said, We get only one
the certified playground inspector from Primex. He wasOn
verySaturday August
persons opinion
and were
jumping through hoops!
I dont
13th, 2016
at approximately
9:00 am
the want
Citizens Ban
impressed, she said. A lot of work had been done trimming
trees,
an
insurance
company
thats
going
to
cost
the
town
a
lot
of
money,
Rock Road robbed. A lone white male entered the bank and approached a
replacing boards and removing
he said.
displaying
a handgun
and demanded
money.
teller
complied by hand
old tires and posting advisory
Town Administrator
David Sullivan
saidThe
hes not
overly
signs at each entrance
to
concerned
being atime
huge the
safety
risk at Wonderland.
undisclosed
amount
of about
cash there
at which
suspect
fled the bank on foo
Wonderland.
Primex is not going to stop our coverage, he said. It doesnt
Only the high-ticket items
have to be done tomorrow. Its a maintenance issue. Sullivan
described
asHaas
a while
approximately
are left to be done, The
Haas suspect was
recommended
that
solicit male,
several quotes
for the work 5-05
that to 5-07, t
said. Listed among the
more a long
needs
to bewhite
done. shirt with a large logo of a skull with wings.
wearing
sleeve
expensive renovation projects
Selectman Bruce Breton said, I just dont want anyone to get hurt.
wearing jeans, baseball
cap and a bandana, which was used to cover his fa
are the slides and the surface
We need to make sure our residents are safe. This shouldnt be taken
beneath fall zones. The
lightly. Its a well-used playground, Breton noted.
estimated cost of resurfacing
Chairman
Desilets stated
a lot back
of improvements
haveunknown N
The suspect vehicle
wasJoel
described
as athat
small
sedan with
these areas could run between
already been made at the playground and asked that Haas come
plates. The vehicle
was driven by a white female, who appeared to be sma
$30,000 and $40,000, she said.
back to selectmen with a plan for future improvements and
brown
glasses. ofThe
vehicle last
seen
heading
westWe
on need
Route 111
In order to be deemed
safe,hair with
rehabilitation
the 26-year-old
mostly
wooden
structure.
an eight-inch deep certified play
to create our own proactive plan, Desilets commented. The issue
mulch would need to be spread
be raised again during a future selectmens meeting.
The Windhamwill
Police
were assisted at the scene by New Hampshire State
out beneath the areas where
FBI.
submitted by
Windham Police Department
On Saturday, Aug. 13, at
approximately 9 a.m., Citizens
Bank at 115 Indian Rock Rd.
in Windham was robbed. A
lone white male entered the
bank and approached a teller
displaying a handgun and
demanded money. The teller
complied by handing over an
undisclosed amount of cash at
which time the suspect ed the
bank on foot.
The suspect was described as
a while male, approximately
5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7
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by Barbara OBrien
SAU office, said he was surprised by the
The Windham School Districts newest
revelation that there was now an assistant
superintendent, Richard Langlois, took some
superintendent. Coole wanted to know
if Bechts new title was an interim one as
time out of the Aug. 9 school board meeting
several recent hires in the school district,
to explain why Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment Director Kori Becht was suddenly
including the principal and assistant
designated on the leadership team as the
principal at Windham Middle School
assistant superintendent. There had not
as well as the Facilities and Grounds
Director, have been designated as interim,
been an assistant superintendent in Windham
apparently requiring that they prove
since the single-school district (SAU 95) split
from its partnership with Pelham (SAU 28)
themselves before being given the jobs on a
about five years ago.
permanent basis. Langlois told Coole that
Dr. Becht, who has previously been
Bechts new job is not an interim one. It is
a change of title only, Langlois said, adding
employed in Windham as a teacher, a
that it was not a promotion and did not
principal and the curriculum, instruction and
assessment director, got the nod as assistant
include an increase in salary.
superintendent sometime in July, shortly after
Langlois said that the primary reason he
Langlois took over the reins from interim
made Becht an assistant superintendent was
Kori Becht
superintendent Tina McCoy. Becht is also a
so that there would be someone on hand to
resident of Windham and has three children
take care of business and/or sign documents
when he wasnt available. Langlois said he
enrolled in the public school system.
felt the need to clarify the chain of command. There needs to
Bechts change in title, however, did not become well-known
until residents began questioning the changes in hierarchy listed
be someone here who is in charge in my absence, he said.
on Langlois chain of command. The information was posted on
Becht, who spoke briey following Langlois comments, said
the school districts website.
that, as of Aug. 9, there were 25 new teachers hired for the new
school year. A Meet and Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Resident Bob Coole, who rarely misses a school board
School resumes for students on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
meeting and is known to request backup information from the
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One Community....
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submitted
by Roseann Wilson
The Sons of the
American Legion
in Pelham, in their
continued support
of the Pelham Food
Pantry, donated
backpacks and back
to school supplies
to children whose
families benefit from
the assistance of the
Pantry.
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by Barbara OBrien
Voting in favor of constructing the sidewalks
As the widening of Route 93 continues and,
and signing the maintenance agreement were
Traditional Assisted Living
with it, improvements to Routes 111 and 111A,
Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Bruce
off Exit 3 in Windham, plans are well underway
Breton and Jennifer Simmons. Vice Chairman
24 private suites
for the next phase.
Ross McLeod did not attend the Aug. 8 board
Worry-free living
With that in mind, the New Hampshire
meeting.
Department of Transportation has recently secured
an agreement with the Town of
Windham to construct a Park and
Long Term Care
Ride lot near Exit 3. Selectmen
Compassionate & dedicated staff
have already signed the work
zone agreement by a vote of
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4 to 0. Signing the agreement
were Chairman Joel Desilets and
Selectmen Roger Hohenberger,
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Bruce Breton and Jennifer
Simmons.
Fairview Healthcare is an established member of care that is unlike any other
According to DOT Project
community in the area.
of the healthcare community since 1951.
Manager Wendy Johnson,
this portion of the multi-year
undertaking will go out to
bid on Aug. 30. The Park and
Ride project will also include
connections and turn lanes on
Route 111 and Route 111 A.
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said these improvements are
anticipated to be complete in the
fall of 2018. Given the current
scope of work, the improvements
will be paid for through federal
funds, with no costs required
from the Town of Windham,
Johnson said.
However, once the sidewalks
are constructed, it is not the
DOTs practice of maintaining
them, as it is the States
contention that these sidewalks
are there for the benefit of the
community Therefore, it is
necessary for municipalities
to enter into agreements for
future maintenance, including
snowplowing. Were a
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the sidewalk agreement with
the DOT, an unpaved grass
strip would be provided for the
eventuality that a sidewalk might
be constructed at some future
date.
There was more discussion
regarding the construction of
additional sidewalks in this area,
than was generated by building
a new Park and Ride. Selectman
Our first branch in New Hampshire is a pretty big deal to us.
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NHARNG Retiree Luncheon Date Set
The New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG)
eighth annual Retiree Luncheon date has been set for
Thursday, Sept. 15, by the luncheon planning committee.
The committee is made up of current and retired Army
National Guard members. Our immediate goal is to notify
all retired NHARNG members about this upcoming event
and the change from the traditional Wednesday to Thursday.
Retirees who have not attended prior luncheons or have
relocated are urged to contact Command Sergeant Major
(Ret) David Follansbee via e-mail: dave_follansbee@comcast.
net or (603) 623-7757.
This years luncheon will be at the Joint Force Headquarters
building on the State Military Reservation in Concord and
will feature a briefing on the current status of the NHARNG
as well as exhibits and displays of interest to retirees. A
group photo is also planned. Feedback from previous retiree
luncheons tells us the most significant attraction for attendees
is renewal of old acquaintances, retelling stories (often
embellished beyond recognition) and exchanging military
memories.
The planning committee asks if you know of someone who
has retired from NHARNG to pass this information along.
At ease; dismissed!
David W. Follansbee, Manchester
Appreciation for
Old Home Days Volunteers
Every year a group of volunteers throws a four-day party
called Hudson Old Home Days. This takes months of
planning, organization and dedication, and this year Mother
Nature provided an additional challenge with the high
humidity and heat. With the area under a heat weather
warning, volunteers faced and conquered that challenge.
Once again music, food, fireworks and lots of laughter filled
the grounds of Hills House for four fabulous days.
For every unsung and unnamed volunteer who gave hours
and knowledge, we thank you for providing such a marvelous
event for everyone in the area. We appreciate not only
your eorts, but also your enthusiasm and commitment in
producing this event. Thank you.
Lynne and Russ Ober, State Representatives, Hudson
Mia Maggie
Governor Maggie Hassan seems to have a very selective
memory. She doesnt seem to remember last summer, when
she vetoed the states budget and put critical funding for many
dierent agencies at risk. Her veto was completely politically
motivated she was setting up her run for U.S. Senate and
wanted to look like she was taking on the Republicans but
she ultimately let an almost identical budget pass. She was
directly responsible for a three-month stalemate that didnt
end up looking that great for her when the budget passed over
her veto anyways. Now, Governor Hassan is gallivanting all
across the country, bragging about how she balanced the state
budget and created a surplus. She seems to have conveniently
forgotten that she tried to stop that very same budget from
Credit Shouldnt Go
Where it Isnt Due
Maggie Hassan has touted the state budget as one of her
success as governor, but that doesnt quite add up. Didnt
Governor Hassan veto the budget when it came across her
desk last summer? She opposed the legislatures budget
because it oered tax relief for businesses, and subsequently
vetoed it. The budget that she allowed to pass (over her veto,
I should add) was virtually identical, and has now actually
created a $100 million surplus. Guess who wants all the
credit? Governor Hassan.
I taught my kids never to take credit for someone elses
work. I think they could teach their governor a thing or two.
Laura Spottiswood, Pelham
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Ongoing
Drop-In Technology Sessions Thursday
afternoons, 1 to 2 p.m., Pelham Public
Library. Free and open to the public. Need
help with computers or other personal
communication devices? Drop in see our Adult
Services Librarian! Get help setting up or accessing
your hardware and software, or stop in for a little
refresher guidance for commonly used applications
such as Kindles, Microsoft Office, Internet
Browsing, Video Chat, Facebook, and other types
of social media. Need help with something else?
Just ask!
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Saturday, August 27
Residents in Pelham and surrounding
th
communities now have an opportunity
to dispose of household hazardous waste
closer to home. The Nashua Region Solid
Waste Management District is sponsoring a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Municipal Building,
6 Village Green. Residents of Windham are
welcome to attend. $10 user fee per vehicle,
which covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of
waste. Residents who bring more than this amount
will be charged accordingly. For a complete list
of accepted items or for more information, visit
www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240. Latex
paint is not accepted at collection events; instead
it should be dried out and disposed of at your local
landfill or transfer station. Electronics are also no
longer accepted. Contact your local transfer station
or landfill for information about how to recycle
electronics in your municipality. In addition,
medications are not accepted at HHW collection
events.
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29th
Monday, August 29
Blood Drive, 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Pelham
Senior Center, 8
Nashua Rd.
1st
District
Team Trivia Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Team Trivia
returns, and it will be a rematch for Team Librarian!
The game will have questions, covering topics
such as sports, history, music, science, movies,
and more! Prize for the winning team. Event is
free, and recommended for ages 12 and up. Pizza,
drinks and dessert are provided. Registration
required, call 432-7154 to sign up.
Saturday, September 3
Women of all ages are invited to join us
in honoring Our Lady for First Saturday
Devotions on at St. Patrick Church in
Pelham. We will begin with Mass at 8 a.m.,
followed by a faith formation video by Bishop
Robert Barron. Also we will have our pot luck
breakfast and fellowship. For more information call
Linda at 930-6436 or e-mail WomenOfMaryNH@
yahoo.com. Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy
Chaplet will be available before Mass at 7:30 a.m.
in the main church.
3rd
5th
Monday, September 5
Pelham and Windham - All town offices
will be closed in observance of Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6
Supervisors of the Checklist for the
th
Town of Pelham will be in session on from
7 to 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall lobby for
correction of the checklist. Last day for
town clerk/supervisors to accept voter registration
applications. No additions or corrections shall
be made to the checklist after this session, until
Election Day, except as provided in RSA 659; 12.
RSA 654:8, II. Reports of transfer, reports of death,
removal of names: RSA 654:36, 37, 44.
Wednesday, September 7
The meeting of the Womans Service
th Club
of Windham will be held upstairs at
Windham Town Hall. Luncheon begins
at 11:30 a.m. followed by program and
meeting. The Windham Service Club of
Windham relies upon fund raising to support its
many projects such as college scholarship fund,
annual donations to four Windham schools,
awards to Middle School graduates, Shepherds
Pantry, monthly visits to the Veterans Hospital
in Manchester, Baby Shower (Our Place), two
coat drives, Yard Sale, and much more. Guests
welcome! Come meet us and enjoy! For more
information, contact Sue Violi, at 889-0578. Our
website: www.womansserviceclubofwindham.org.
8th
Friday, September 9
Pelham Police will sponsor Movie Night.
Event starts at 4 p.m. on the Pelham Village
Green. Bring chairs or blankets. All
activates are free. Schedule of Events: 1st
Scene - 4 p.m. to dusk. Antique Car Show, Pinball
Games, Bike Rafe, 2nd Scene - 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Hot Dogs, Beverages, D.J. and Live Entertainment.
3rd Scene - Beginning at dusk, Disneys Zootopia.
9th
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Tuesday, September 13
State Primary Election - Windham, 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m.,
State Primary Election - Pelham, 7 a.m. to
8 p.m.
4th
7th
Saturday, September 17
110th Annual Pelham Old Home Day
Celebration, Pelham Center, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
8th
1st
Friday, September 23
Immunization Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Remember parents:
No Shots No Sports. Immunizations:
Shingles, Hep A & B, Shingles, Tetanus, HIV
and Hep C testing (confidential and private).
3rd
4th
Saturday, September 24
Book and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library
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Cookbook Explorers, 12:30 p.m. Free
and open to
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of cuisine or
a new diet
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by Barbara OBrien
On Aug. 9, Windhams new technology director,
Harry Bennett, advised school board members of the
dire circumstances surrounding the districts technology
infrastructure and security. One week later, on Aug. 16,
after considering Dr. Bennetts proposal, board members
voted to spend nearly a half million dollars to begin
rectifying the situation.
Bennett had told school board members that his
biggest concern was security; an issue echoed by new
superintendent, Richard Langlois, as well. According to
Bennett, the technology system had not received necessary
upgrades for the past six years; basically since Windham
High School opened its doors. Prior to Bennett taking on
the job last month, Kevin Verratti served as the director
of technology for several years. While Verratti served in
that position, school board members repeatedly asked for
information regarding technology; questions they say were
never fully answered. There also appears to have been no
accurate inventory of technology equipment. School board
members are also now asking for an accounting of where
technology money was actually spent during Verrattis
tenure.
Ever since Windham High School opened, the procedure
has been to provide each student with an Apple laptop, to
be used for the duration of his or her high school career.
Those laptops were then to be refurbished and handed
down to the eighth graders at Windham Middle School.
That process no longer works, however, as there are
currently more eighth graders than there are graduating
high school seniors. In addition, many of the used laptops
are in poor condition after four years of use.
Bennetts plan includes purchasing Hewlett-Packard
Chromebooks for all students in second, fifth and eighth
grades, as well as charging carts for the Chromebooks, to
be kept in students home classrooms overnight or when
not being used. Bennett said each low-voltage cart will
accommodate up to 36 Chromebooks, and is fast-charging.
A fully charged Chromebook can be expected to hold its
charge for about 12 hours. School board member Ken
Eyring questioned who would be responsible for assuring
that the Chromebooks are charged overnight. They
become a hindrance to education if not charged, Eyring
said, commenting that this was a recurring problem in the
past. Bennett said staff would be trained on all aspects
of using the Chromebooks. This is a very unusual, very
costly endeavor, Eyring stated, adding that there needs to
be repercussions for those who dont follow procedures
in using the equipment. Bennett said that he had recently
purchased asset management software that will track all of
the technology equipment owned by the school district.
After soliciting quotes, Bennett was able to secure a
price of only $200 per Chromebook; a substantially lesser
cost than the Apple laptops. The heavy-duty models come
with a rubberized case and carry a two-year warranty. As
the Chromebooks would be on mobile carts, it would be
possible to move them to other classrooms as needed.
Referring to the low price quoted for the Chromebooks,
Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller said, Thats an
exceptional value! Langlois agreed. For a reasonable
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David C. Meltzer
David C. Meltzer, 79, of Pelham, died peacefully
on Aug. 17, 2016, at Salemhaven Nursing &
Rehabilitation in Salem.
Born in New York,
N.Y., March 21, 1937,
the son of the late
Eva (Garcia) (Meltzer)
Stormont, the late Harry
Meltzer and step-son
of the late Richard
Stormont, he attended
Manhattan schools and
was a graduate of Central
Catholic High School in
Lawrence, Mass. Eager to
further his education, he
then went on to graduate
from Ithaca College
with a bachelors degree
in speech pathology
and then Northeastern
University with a masters degree in speech and
language development.
He was devoted to the children of Pelham where
he was a speech and language therapist. He was well
known in the community as producer of The Town
and Country Playhouse providing live summer theatre
at Salem High School. He was also a member of the
Charismatic Community in North Andover, Mass., as
well as the Pelham Senior Center. He enjoyed films,
was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, especially
to Spain. He was a devout Catholic and very active
in his parish of Saint Patrick Church as well as The
Men of Saint Joseph ministry. He was devoted to Our
Lady and organized many pilgrimages to Medjugorje.
He was blessed to be surrounded and supported by a
loving church family and many, many friends. He was
a beautiful soul whose kindness, wisdom and humor
touched the lives of all those he met.
David is survived by a step-brother, James Stormont;
two nieces, Kathryn Kelley Livsey and her husband
Phil and Carolyn Cary Sawacki and her husband
Rob; a grandniece and grandnephew, Melissa and
Andrew Crichton and Cara-Jean Donaghey and her
sons, Aidan, Declan and Ronan; and his aunt, Anita
(Garcia) Harper.
He was also brother of the late Judy (Meltzer)
Treadway.
Special thanks go out to Leon Wells, Marcy Lussier,
the Berard family, his devoted long-time caregivers,
Mara DaCosta and Cassia Oliviera and the staff at
Salemhaven.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Aug.
26, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Pelham. Burial
will be private at the Calvary Cemetery in Northfield,
Vt.
In lieu of owers, those wishing may make
contributions in his memory to the Pelham Food Pantry
at St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., Pelham, NH 03076
(www.stpatricks-pelham.com).
E-condolences/directions at www.
pelhamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral
Director James F. ODonnell, Jr. (603) 635-3333.
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In March of 2014, the purchase of Campbell
Farm, a 64-acre parcel and historic home off
Kendall Pond Road in Windham, was approved by
the majority of voters. As a result of the two-thirds
majority vote, town officials secured a 10-year
municipal bond through Enterprise Bank. The
intent was to use current use funds to pay off the
bond over the next decade.
Earlier this month, however, on Aug. 3, the
loan balance of $582,381.21 (principal plus
accumulated interest) was paid in full with
conservation funds, resulting in a projected
savings of $9,375 in interest for 2016 and an
additional $106,593.73 in interest between
2017 and 2024. This was a very smart move,
Selectman Roger Hohenberger commented, when
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