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Diane Johnson writes: Brrrrrr seems to be the best way to express the weather for the last week or so. I have seen minus 11 at my house; I bet there are many who have seen lower temperatures. Bundle up and find ways to enjoy the sun during the day, and to stay warm by the wood-stove at night. Honestly though as long as the wind isn't howling, this is much better than 30 degrees and rain. The snow is really quite good now and the sun is a blessing.
Sandwich Winter Carnival, photo by Ole Anderson
Items of interest this week
Sandwich Winter Carnival, February 2
This is an annual day of activities for locals to have some fun during the coldest time of year. There will be an all ages, all abilities Costumed Cross Country ski race at 10:30am starting on Quimby Field. Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary! Watch ice sculptor Brian Stockman carve a block of ice into a piece of art. Brian will be set up outside of Sandwich Elementary school and carving from about 9:30 am -1:00 pm.
The chili cook-off will take place in Sandwich Elementary School gym 11:30 am -1:30pm. There are lots of talented chefs in our community, we encourage you all to bring your best pot of chili. You can drop chili off in the school any time between 10:00 - 11:00 am. Please bring your chili in a crock pot so it will stay warm throughout the contest, and we ask that you provide a ladle or serving spoon. We will provide everything else. We ran out of Chili last year, so we are hoping for new and repeat entrants!
A cardboard sled derby will start at 1:30 pm on the hill at the back of Sandwich Elementary School. Prizes for all participants in a variety of categories, including best design, longest ride, shortest ride, most colorful, and more. Bring a sled to enjoy the hill once the sled derby is finished. Feel free to browse the internet to get some inspired ideas for this event. Helmets required!
Come up to Remick Park in North Sandwich between 3:30 – 5:00 pm for family ice skating, hot chocolate, and hot dogs. This is a family skating time, so please leave your hockey sticks home.
We are looking forward to seeing folks at some, or all, of these events. We may add more to the day, so stay tuned and keep an eye on the sandwichboard, follow us on Facebook at: Sandwich NH Parks & Recreation, or visit the Parks and Recreation page on the town website: sandwichnh.org Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks, Ole Anderson, Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director, sandwichrecreation@gmail.com 284-6473
Library Closed Jan 19 ~ 22
Quite soon, you will notice plastic being put up behind the circulation desk. It's not that covering books has become secret, or the staff wants to eat their lunch in a private dining room. We're doing restoration work and making the staff work room a little larger and more efficient. The drop ceiling will be removed and a new barrel vaulted ceiling will be installed complimenting the main room of the library. Cabinets and shelving will be made more accessible and convenient and countertop space more prevalent for the many aspects of preparing books and DVDs for our patrons. Bear with us as we go through this four to five week construction project. We will need to close for a few days for the initial stages. The library will reopen at noon on Wed, January 23rd.
Opportunities to Serve Your Town
Town Election will be held Tuesday, March 12th. The following elected positions to be filled are: One Selectman (3yr term); One Treasurer (3yr term); One Town Clerk/Tax Collector (3yr term); Two Library Trustees (both 3yr terms); One Trustee of Trust Funds (3yr term); One Cemetery Trustee (3yr term); One Sewer Commissioner (3yr term). Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at the Town Clerk’s Office as well as on the town website. The filing period opens Wednesday, January 23rd and closes Friday, February 1st. The Town Clerk will be available from 3-5 pm to receive last-minute filings which must be made in person on the last day of filing. For questions or further information please feel free to contact the town office at 603-284-7113 or visit the Town’s website at sandwichnh.org. If you have ever considered involvement in your local government this is your opportunity!
Sandwich Town Use Stickers
New Sandwich use stickers for the beaches and transfer station for 2019/2020 are now available in the Selectmen's Office. The orange stickers have expired and need to be updated.
200 Years of Tappan Chairs
Adam Nudd-Homeyer writes: Happy New Year, Everyone! And with it, we are excited to announce the beginning of Tappan Chairs' bicentennial celebrations, marking our 200th year of chair-making right here in Sandwich! We have a number of exciting and special things planned for this year, but throughout all of them the core theme is that this year is as much a celebration of the support that so many people in town have given the business over its centuries, keeping it alive and nurturing its growth. And as part of this, this is our time to return the favor however we can...
In keeping with that we have two announcements to kick things off, right from the start! 1) In celebrating and symbolizing the "History, Heritage, and Future" of our business in our community, and those stakeholders who have kept it going and we hope will help keep it going for many more generations, we will be donating 10% of every retail sale this year to a fund to be split between three of our local non-profits...the Sandwich Children's Center, Sandwich Home Industries, and Sandwich Historical Society! 2) The "quick telling" of our seven-generation tale of makers gives short shrift to many critical, skilled, and hugely important participants in the business over its lifetime, who themselves have spent time as employees, project collaborators, or helpful Samaritans! In preparation for a larger publication and exhibit this year, we would invite any and all who have tales of their work with the business to write us, tell us your story and memories, and share photos if you have them! There is a bigger story to tell here, and this is the year to tell it!
Finally, there is much more to come...there are a number of other ideas we have for this year, not the least of which are other giving programs for some of our other wonderful non-profits is town. If you have ideas, send them our way, as well! Happy New Year, and here's to 2019! Adam
Camp Hale News
Jerrell Cox writes: Hi Friends and Neighbors, Happy New year to you from everyone at Camp Hale! I am happy to share that phase 1 renovations are progressing at camp and we are on track to finish this phase of the project for the start of the 2019 season. Last year, we welcomed our first campers from Sandwich and we hope to serve more local children in 2019. If you know of a family that could benefit from Camp Hale, please send them my way. And lastly, thank you to the many Sandwich folks who are supporting Camp Hale as volunteers and donors, and helping us build solid local partnerships. If you would like to get involved, or if you have any questions, please be in touch. Jerrell Cox, Camp Hale Director, United South End Settlements- Uniting Community to Strengthen Families. 48 Rutland Street, Boston, MA 02118, d: 617-375-8116, c: 617-777-7759 www.uses.org
Sand at the Transfer Station
1. The Road Agent has re-stocked the pile of sand at the Transfer Station for those of you who may need extra assistance in hauling buckets of sand in and out of your vehicle. The Transfer Station Attendants are happy to help you fill your bucket with sand and place in your vehicle for you - just ask!
Skating Rink Open!
The skating rink at Remick Park in North Sandwich is now open. Please enjoy! Thanks, Ole Anderson
Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director, 284-6473, sandwichrecreation@gmail.com
Get Your Coffee Early
Karen Ellis writes: Announcing on January 2, 2019 the Village Green Cafe will be open at 6 am for all the early commuters! These hours will be for Mon-Fri only. (For now). We'll see if there is a need. We are also now selling Sandwich Coffee Roasters by the bag for take-out. Come and support Tom for his whole bean coffee!
Nordic Ski Trails Open
The Nordic ski trails in the center are open for use, starting at Quimby Field. I would like to request some consideration when using these trails. You are all more than welcome, and encouraged, to use the trails at any point. This trail system is also used by the Inter-Lakes Nordic ski team on several afternoons a week. It is possible the trails will be busy on a weekday afternoon, but by no means closed, during these practices.
I would like to ask anyone who uses the trails for non-skiing purposes to respect that these are first and foremost groomed trails for skiers. If you feel this is the best place to take a stroll, whether alone, in a group, or with a dog, please keep your foot traffic to the edge of the groomed area. Footprints through the groomed area can severely and dangerously impact the terrain for the skiers. Please keep foot traffic to the outermost portion of the groomed area. If you do take your dog, please pick up their poop. Not doing so is unacceptable anywhere and our groomed Nordic ski trails are no exception. I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you out on the trails! If you have any questions, program or event ideas, or would like to volunteer please contact me. Ole Anderson, Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director (603) 284-6473 sandwichrecreation@gmail.com
Zoning Ordinance Changes Proposed
The Sandwich Planning Board has proposed five amendments to the Sandwich Zoning Ordinance for presentation on the 2019 Town Warrant. These include substantial changes to the Town’s camping ordinance, Article VII. Copies of the proposed changes are available at Town Hall, on the Town website, and at the Samuel Wentworth Library.
Art Gallery for Sale!
In late 2004, we were told that Surroundings was shutting down because Jessie and Steve Barrett were moving out of state. Wendy and I decided to make a big change in our lives and bought the gallery which we have operated since 2005. While we are not moving from the area, our current needs and priorities are putting us in a similar situation. We would love to talk with anybody interested in carrying on the tradition of fine art that Surroundings has offered over almost 40 years. If nobody is found, our intention is to close the gallery in 2019. You can call us at 603-476-5942 or email off board to dsutton68@gmail.com to discuss. Please pass this information along to somebody you know who may be interested. Thanks for your support over the past 14 years. Don & Wendy Sutton
New Year-round Hours at the Sandwich Transfer Station
The Sandwich Transfer Station will have new year-round hours starting on August 1st:
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday: 8am-4pm
FRIDAY: 8am-4pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm
Note: We are adding an extra day during the week (Friday), and shortening up our Sunday hours a bit.
This is an annual day of activities for locals to have some fun during the coldest time of year. There will be an all ages, all abilities Costumed Cross Country ski race at 10:30am starting on Quimby Field. Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary! Watch ice sculptor Brian Stockman carve a block of ice into a piece of art. Brian will be set up outside of Sandwich Elementary school and carving from about 9:30 am -1:00 pm.
The chili cook-off will take place in Sandwich Elementary School gym 11:30 am -1:30pm. There are lots of talented chefs in our community, we encourage you all to bring your best pot of chili. You can drop chili off in the school any time between 10:00 - 11:00 am. Please bring your chili in a crock pot so it will stay warm throughout the contest, and we ask that you provide a ladle or serving spoon. We will provide everything else. We ran out of Chili last year, so we are hoping for new and repeat entrants!
A cardboard sled derby will start at 1:30 pm on the hill at the back of Sandwich Elementary School. Prizes for all participants in a variety of categories, including best design, longest ride, shortest ride, most colorful, and more. Bring a sled to enjoy the hill once the sled derby is finished. Feel free to browse the internet to get some inspired ideas for this event. Helmets required!
Come up to Remick Park in North Sandwich between 3:30 – 5:00 pm for family ice skating, hot chocolate, and hot dogs. This is a family skating time, so please leave your hockey sticks home.
We are looking forward to seeing folks at some, or all, of these events. We may add more to the day, so stay tuned and keep an eye on the sandwichboard, follow us on Facebook at: Sandwich NH Parks & Recreation, or visit the Parks and Recreation page on the town website: sandwichnh.org Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks, Ole Anderson, Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director, sandwichrecreation@gmail.com 284-6473
Library Closed Jan 19 ~ 22
Quite soon, you will notice plastic being put up behind the circulation desk. It's not that covering books has become secret, or the staff wants to eat their lunch in a private dining room. We're doing restoration work and making the staff work room a little larger and more efficient. The drop ceiling will be removed and a new barrel vaulted ceiling will be installed complimenting the main room of the library. Cabinets and shelving will be made more accessible and convenient and countertop space more prevalent for the many aspects of preparing books and DVDs for our patrons. Bear with us as we go through this four to five week construction project. We will need to close for a few days for the initial stages. The library will reopen at noon on Wed, January 23rd.
Opportunities to Serve Your Town
Town Election will be held Tuesday, March 12th. The following elected positions to be filled are: One Selectman (3yr term); One Treasurer (3yr term); One Town Clerk/Tax Collector (3yr term); Two Library Trustees (both 3yr terms); One Trustee of Trust Funds (3yr term); One Cemetery Trustee (3yr term); One Sewer Commissioner (3yr term). Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at the Town Clerk’s Office as well as on the town website. The filing period opens Wednesday, January 23rd and closes Friday, February 1st. The Town Clerk will be available from 3-5 pm to receive last-minute filings which must be made in person on the last day of filing. For questions or further information please feel free to contact the town office at 603-284-7113 or visit the Town’s website at sandwichnh.org. If you have ever considered involvement in your local government this is your opportunity!
Sandwich Town Use Stickers
New Sandwich use stickers for the beaches and transfer station for 2019/2020 are now available in the Selectmen's Office. The orange stickers have expired and need to be updated.
200 Years of Tappan Chairs
Adam Nudd-Homeyer writes: Happy New Year, Everyone! And with it, we are excited to announce the beginning of Tappan Chairs' bicentennial celebrations, marking our 200th year of chair-making right here in Sandwich! We have a number of exciting and special things planned for this year, but throughout all of them the core theme is that this year is as much a celebration of the support that so many people in town have given the business over its centuries, keeping it alive and nurturing its growth. And as part of this, this is our time to return the favor however we can...
In keeping with that we have two announcements to kick things off, right from the start! 1) In celebrating and symbolizing the "History, Heritage, and Future" of our business in our community, and those stakeholders who have kept it going and we hope will help keep it going for many more generations, we will be donating 10% of every retail sale this year to a fund to be split between three of our local non-profits...the Sandwich Children's Center, Sandwich Home Industries, and Sandwich Historical Society! 2) The "quick telling" of our seven-generation tale of makers gives short shrift to many critical, skilled, and hugely important participants in the business over its lifetime, who themselves have spent time as employees, project collaborators, or helpful Samaritans! In preparation for a larger publication and exhibit this year, we would invite any and all who have tales of their work with the business to write us, tell us your story and memories, and share photos if you have them! There is a bigger story to tell here, and this is the year to tell it!
Finally, there is much more to come...there are a number of other ideas we have for this year, not the least of which are other giving programs for some of our other wonderful non-profits is town. If you have ideas, send them our way, as well! Happy New Year, and here's to 2019! Adam
Camp Hale News
Jerrell Cox writes: Hi Friends and Neighbors, Happy New year to you from everyone at Camp Hale! I am happy to share that phase 1 renovations are progressing at camp and we are on track to finish this phase of the project for the start of the 2019 season. Last year, we welcomed our first campers from Sandwich and we hope to serve more local children in 2019. If you know of a family that could benefit from Camp Hale, please send them my way. And lastly, thank you to the many Sandwich folks who are supporting Camp Hale as volunteers and donors, and helping us build solid local partnerships. If you would like to get involved, or if you have any questions, please be in touch. Jerrell Cox, Camp Hale Director, United South End Settlements- Uniting Community to Strengthen Families. 48 Rutland Street, Boston, MA 02118, d: 617-375-8116, c: 617-777-7759 www.uses.org
Sand at the Transfer Station
1. The Road Agent has re-stocked the pile of sand at the Transfer Station for those of you who may need extra assistance in hauling buckets of sand in and out of your vehicle. The Transfer Station Attendants are happy to help you fill your bucket with sand and place in your vehicle for you - just ask!
Skating Rink Open!
The skating rink at Remick Park in North Sandwich is now open. Please enjoy! Thanks, Ole Anderson
Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director, 284-6473, sandwichrecreation@gmail.com
Get Your Coffee Early
Karen Ellis writes: Announcing on January 2, 2019 the Village Green Cafe will be open at 6 am for all the early commuters! These hours will be for Mon-Fri only. (For now). We'll see if there is a need. We are also now selling Sandwich Coffee Roasters by the bag for take-out. Come and support Tom for his whole bean coffee!
Nordic Ski Trails Open
The Nordic ski trails in the center are open for use, starting at Quimby Field. I would like to request some consideration when using these trails. You are all more than welcome, and encouraged, to use the trails at any point. This trail system is also used by the Inter-Lakes Nordic ski team on several afternoons a week. It is possible the trails will be busy on a weekday afternoon, but by no means closed, during these practices.
I would like to ask anyone who uses the trails for non-skiing purposes to respect that these are first and foremost groomed trails for skiers. If you feel this is the best place to take a stroll, whether alone, in a group, or with a dog, please keep your foot traffic to the edge of the groomed area. Footprints through the groomed area can severely and dangerously impact the terrain for the skiers. Please keep foot traffic to the outermost portion of the groomed area. If you do take your dog, please pick up their poop. Not doing so is unacceptable anywhere and our groomed Nordic ski trails are no exception. I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you out on the trails! If you have any questions, program or event ideas, or would like to volunteer please contact me. Ole Anderson, Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director (603) 284-6473 sandwichrecreation@gmail.com
Zoning Ordinance Changes Proposed
The Sandwich Planning Board has proposed five amendments to the Sandwich Zoning Ordinance for presentation on the 2019 Town Warrant. These include substantial changes to the Town’s camping ordinance, Article VII. Copies of the proposed changes are available at Town Hall, on the Town website, and at the Samuel Wentworth Library.
Art Gallery for Sale!
In late 2004, we were told that Surroundings was shutting down because Jessie and Steve Barrett were moving out of state. Wendy and I decided to make a big change in our lives and bought the gallery which we have operated since 2005. While we are not moving from the area, our current needs and priorities are putting us in a similar situation. We would love to talk with anybody interested in carrying on the tradition of fine art that Surroundings has offered over almost 40 years. If nobody is found, our intention is to close the gallery in 2019. You can call us at 603-476-5942 or email off board to dsutton68@gmail.com to discuss. Please pass this information along to somebody you know who may be interested. Thanks for your support over the past 14 years. Don & Wendy Sutton
New Year-round Hours at the Sandwich Transfer Station
The Sandwich Transfer Station will have new year-round hours starting on August 1st:
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday: 8am-4pm
FRIDAY: 8am-4pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm
Note: We are adding an extra day during the week (Friday), and shortening up our Sunday hours a bit.
Library Book Bag Design Winner
Congratulations to Laura Cove for her winning design featured on the new Samuel H. Wentworth Library canvas book bags!! They are available for sale at the library during regular hours (M-Th 12-6, F 10-6, S 10-1). The library now has a small gift show with cards, picture jar openers, other goodies and of course books!
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Those who visit Sandwich, NH, often find themselves planning to return. Some even return here to live. What makes Sandwich such a prized destination? An invigorating atmosphere, friendly people and quiet streets. Clear waters and scenic views in the White Mountains. Plenty to see and do embedded in the vibrant spirit of an historic New England town. I am grateful to be part of this exceptional community.
Those who visit Sandwich, NH, often find themselves planning to return. Some even return here to live. What makes Sandwich such a prized destination? An invigorating atmosphere, friendly people and quiet streets. Clear waters and scenic views in the White Mountains. Plenty to see and do embedded in the vibrant spirit of an historic New England town. I am grateful to be part of this exceptional community.
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