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Diane Johnson writes: Ready or not winter weather has arrived. Along with the snow, ice and frozen ground comes holiday preparations: Thanksgiving foods, crafts fairs, holiday parties. Get those grippers out and bundle up!
Veterans Supper, photo by Erin Geib
Serving Those who Served
On Monday evening, members of the Sandwich 4-H Super Sew-ers and Club Sandwich 4-H held their annual Veterans Appreciation Spaghetti Supper in the Community Church of Sandwich. Under the direction of 4-H leaders, Dotty Burrows and Chris and Kim Krotz, 4-Hers prepared sauce, rolls, and desserts from scratch, decorated the hall with hand-made "Thank You for Your Service" posters and served dinner to about a dozen veterans. Despite an icy and snowy night more than 20 from the community came out to thanks and honor the veterans as well.
October Weather Data from Rod Weinberg
The warmest day this past month was 67 degrees on the first of the month and the coolest 32 deg. on the 5th and 6th. Total rainfall was 6.62” which is 1.84” above normal. Rainfall has been well above normal in six of the past seven months. (September was below normal.) The highest wind gust observed was 35 mph on the 12th.
Christmas in the Village
Sandwich Christmas in the Village weekend will be December 6th through the 7th. The Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols will kick off the weekend at 5pm on Friday, December 6. Saturday, December 7 will be a busy day with many craft locations open around town and specials like horse drawn wagon rides, breakfast with Santa, a chowder luncheon and more. Sunday, December 8, most of the craft locations will be open from 10-3 and carolers will finish the weekend with song. For more information , please visit Sandwich Christmas in the Village on Facebook.
Corner House Tea Room
Lexi Townsend writes: Hearing the outpouring of desire for a form of morning place gathering in the Center, in lieu of the Village Green Cafe, was overwhelming to me. Therefore, Corner House will open as a Tea Room (place where you can get coffee, tea, a light bite & socialize) on a trial basis. Thursday, October 31, 8:30am will be my debut! Please stop by for coffee or candy & sit by the fire or in The Sitting Room! The flag hanging from the Corner House sign will signify when open.
Wednesday night music at the Corner House Pub from 6 to 8
Roger Sorlien writes: Hi folks, The fall/winter/spring music series that I run with Doug Hazard resumes. Doug and I will take turns on Wednesdays and each of us will bring in a host of fine local musicians to join us on a rotating basis. Hope you can join us in weeks ahead.
Sandwich Shares
The Christian Education Team and Sandwich Church Community are kicking off Sandwich Shares, an exciting program for children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and entire families by offering once a month family fun and service events. The first Sandwich Shares event is a town wide food collection and Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt. From now until Nov. 15, donations of non-perishable Holiday foods will be accepted at the Corner House, the Baptist Meetinghouse, Town Hall, Fire Station, Police Station, the Library, Sandwich Children's Center Sandwich Central School and the Corner House.
On Saturday Nov. 16, 10 am, all children, their families and friends are invited to the Baptist Meetinghouse to participate in a scavenger hunt for the food, followed by lunch and pie, because what's Thanksgiving without a little pie?! All the food donated will be given to Agape Ministries Food Pantry where it will be put in their Holiday Food baskets. Please note: The scavenger hunt will happen rain or shine, except in the event of a severe nor'easter, when the Church may choose to reschedule to Nov. 23. Please contact the Sandwich Community Church office with questions: 284-6151.
Thanks to the Highway Department
The Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town of Sandwich, wish to extend their appreciation for the outstanding work of the crew of the Highway Department - Ty Bryant, Tom Norcross, Bob Streeter, David Manita, and Kevin Smith (on Thursdays), led by Jon Peaslee. These individuals have improved the condition and appearance of so many of our roads this summer while maintaining Town equipment to the highest standard. The team is in the process of completing construction of a temporary bridge on Basket Street and completing the Quaker Whiteface Bridge project within budget. Their work on Metcalf Road should be particularly noted as the team had an urgent issue that was resolved quickly, with minimal inconvenience to residents while finding a cost-effective solution.
Our community is fortunate to have such highly skilled, dedicated and hard working individuals taking care of our infrastructure. Please share a word of thanks as an acknowledgment of our gratitude as you encounter them out working in our Town. The Selectmen's Office
Annual Oldies but Goodies Sale
The annual "Oldies but Goodies" sale is ongoing at Surroundings Art Gallery. Most of the original paintings in the gallery are marked down 25%. The same is true for the paintings hung in the Corner House. You can see what is available at http://surroundingsart.com/html/oldies.html or come by the gallery on Saturdays (11-4) and Sundays (12-4) between now and December 8th (Christmas in the Village weekend). Please call 603-284-6888 or email info@surroundingsart.com if you have any questions.
Corner House is offering Thanksgiving To Go!
The Corner House is taking orders for Thanksgiving Meals to go. You can order a full meal or al a carte. Please call the Corner House at 284-6219 or email lexi@cornerhouseinn.com. Some choices include: Creamy Mushroom Bisque, Whole Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Relish, Apple Sage Bread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Real Mashed Potatoes, Maple Butternut Squash, Choice Of Pie. Please order by no later than noon on Tuesday, November 26.
Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth
Sandwich Residents - 'Tis the time of year to get your application for programs for the school year (Sept.-June). Business is done via PO Box 95 03227. The Fund provides subsidy for Sandwich children, youth, and young adults under the age of 26 to participate in approved programs, providing enrichment, recreation, camp programs, education, driver ed and licensed child care programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year. There are two funding cycles (school year and summer). Applicants may apply twice a year for an award up to $500 per child. SFCY does not pay back bills. Applications are available at Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich Recreation Program, Sandwich Central School, Inter-lakes Junior and Senior High Schools, and licensed child care providers. This fund is supported by the Alfred Quimby Fund in partnership with the Trustees of Trust Funds for the Town of Sandwich. Susan Wiley
On Monday evening, members of the Sandwich 4-H Super Sew-ers and Club Sandwich 4-H held their annual Veterans Appreciation Spaghetti Supper in the Community Church of Sandwich. Under the direction of 4-H leaders, Dotty Burrows and Chris and Kim Krotz, 4-Hers prepared sauce, rolls, and desserts from scratch, decorated the hall with hand-made "Thank You for Your Service" posters and served dinner to about a dozen veterans. Despite an icy and snowy night more than 20 from the community came out to thanks and honor the veterans as well.
October Weather Data from Rod Weinberg
The warmest day this past month was 67 degrees on the first of the month and the coolest 32 deg. on the 5th and 6th. Total rainfall was 6.62” which is 1.84” above normal. Rainfall has been well above normal in six of the past seven months. (September was below normal.) The highest wind gust observed was 35 mph on the 12th.
Christmas in the Village
Sandwich Christmas in the Village weekend will be December 6th through the 7th. The Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols will kick off the weekend at 5pm on Friday, December 6. Saturday, December 7 will be a busy day with many craft locations open around town and specials like horse drawn wagon rides, breakfast with Santa, a chowder luncheon and more. Sunday, December 8, most of the craft locations will be open from 10-3 and carolers will finish the weekend with song. For more information , please visit Sandwich Christmas in the Village on Facebook.
Corner House Tea Room
Lexi Townsend writes: Hearing the outpouring of desire for a form of morning place gathering in the Center, in lieu of the Village Green Cafe, was overwhelming to me. Therefore, Corner House will open as a Tea Room (place where you can get coffee, tea, a light bite & socialize) on a trial basis. Thursday, October 31, 8:30am will be my debut! Please stop by for coffee or candy & sit by the fire or in The Sitting Room! The flag hanging from the Corner House sign will signify when open.
Wednesday night music at the Corner House Pub from 6 to 8
Roger Sorlien writes: Hi folks, The fall/winter/spring music series that I run with Doug Hazard resumes. Doug and I will take turns on Wednesdays and each of us will bring in a host of fine local musicians to join us on a rotating basis. Hope you can join us in weeks ahead.
Sandwich Shares
The Christian Education Team and Sandwich Church Community are kicking off Sandwich Shares, an exciting program for children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and entire families by offering once a month family fun and service events. The first Sandwich Shares event is a town wide food collection and Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt. From now until Nov. 15, donations of non-perishable Holiday foods will be accepted at the Corner House, the Baptist Meetinghouse, Town Hall, Fire Station, Police Station, the Library, Sandwich Children's Center Sandwich Central School and the Corner House.
On Saturday Nov. 16, 10 am, all children, their families and friends are invited to the Baptist Meetinghouse to participate in a scavenger hunt for the food, followed by lunch and pie, because what's Thanksgiving without a little pie?! All the food donated will be given to Agape Ministries Food Pantry where it will be put in their Holiday Food baskets. Please note: The scavenger hunt will happen rain or shine, except in the event of a severe nor'easter, when the Church may choose to reschedule to Nov. 23. Please contact the Sandwich Community Church office with questions: 284-6151.
Thanks to the Highway Department
The Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town of Sandwich, wish to extend their appreciation for the outstanding work of the crew of the Highway Department - Ty Bryant, Tom Norcross, Bob Streeter, David Manita, and Kevin Smith (on Thursdays), led by Jon Peaslee. These individuals have improved the condition and appearance of so many of our roads this summer while maintaining Town equipment to the highest standard. The team is in the process of completing construction of a temporary bridge on Basket Street and completing the Quaker Whiteface Bridge project within budget. Their work on Metcalf Road should be particularly noted as the team had an urgent issue that was resolved quickly, with minimal inconvenience to residents while finding a cost-effective solution.
Our community is fortunate to have such highly skilled, dedicated and hard working individuals taking care of our infrastructure. Please share a word of thanks as an acknowledgment of our gratitude as you encounter them out working in our Town. The Selectmen's Office
Annual Oldies but Goodies Sale
The annual "Oldies but Goodies" sale is ongoing at Surroundings Art Gallery. Most of the original paintings in the gallery are marked down 25%. The same is true for the paintings hung in the Corner House. You can see what is available at http://surroundingsart.com/html/oldies.html or come by the gallery on Saturdays (11-4) and Sundays (12-4) between now and December 8th (Christmas in the Village weekend). Please call 603-284-6888 or email info@surroundingsart.com if you have any questions.
Corner House is offering Thanksgiving To Go!
The Corner House is taking orders for Thanksgiving Meals to go. You can order a full meal or al a carte. Please call the Corner House at 284-6219 or email lexi@cornerhouseinn.com. Some choices include: Creamy Mushroom Bisque, Whole Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Relish, Apple Sage Bread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Real Mashed Potatoes, Maple Butternut Squash, Choice Of Pie. Please order by no later than noon on Tuesday, November 26.
Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth
Sandwich Residents - 'Tis the time of year to get your application for programs for the school year (Sept.-June). Business is done via PO Box 95 03227. The Fund provides subsidy for Sandwich children, youth, and young adults under the age of 26 to participate in approved programs, providing enrichment, recreation, camp programs, education, driver ed and licensed child care programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year. There are two funding cycles (school year and summer). Applicants may apply twice a year for an award up to $500 per child. SFCY does not pay back bills. Applications are available at Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich Recreation Program, Sandwich Central School, Inter-lakes Junior and Senior High Schools, and licensed child care providers. This fund is supported by the Alfred Quimby Fund in partnership with the Trustees of Trust Funds for the Town of Sandwich. Susan Wiley
Sandwich Historical Society
Items of interest this week
Sandwich Historical Society
We are open for research, by appointment. Please visit our website: sandwichhistorical.org for more information on hours, fee schedule, programs, etc. We do have programs during our off-season, so check back often. We will also post events on our Facebook page and the SandwichBoard.
Although the exhibit/museum closes this Saturday, we will have a booth at the Sandwich Fair; you can cheer us on during the Sandwich Fair's Grand Street Parade; or visit us and our other artisans during "Christmas in the Village," which will be 7-8 Dec 2019. Please note: the Society will only be open on Saturday, 7 Dec. The Society's 100th Excursion Bulletin is available for pick-up (current members) or for purchase. Stop by!
The Community Food Center needs volunteers
The Community Food Center is a great group of people who enjoy working together. But as we age, we need more volunteers. We give out food from 10-12 on Tuesdays and Fridays. We need two people for each of these days; a Board Member is also on hand to help and answer questions. It's usually just once a month for any volunteer. Substitute volunteers can be found for those who need to get away on days they are assigned. We are closed when weather is severe enough to close the Brett School. We operate at St. Andrew's church on 678 Old Route 25, CFC, PO Box 141, in Tamworth NH 03886. Please reply by mail to address in bold type above, or email to fredonna55@gmail.com, or call 603-960-4067. Thank you!
North Sandwich Store
Lobin Frizzell writes: It is with great sadness that we announce that we will be closing for the winter. We will take this time to restructure and develop a long term strategy that will lead to a successful community store. I personally would like to thank everyone for their support and suggestions. If you have any suggestions I would happily receive them. Email them to lobin2722@gmail.com.
Transfer Station
Please make sure you get to the Transfer Station by 3:45 (Last call!!) so the Transfer Station staff can close-out at a reasonable hour. Thank you for your cooperation! The Selectmen's Office
Art/Activity Items for the Library
Youth Librarian, Katie Wonders is gathering some gently used items to start some "clubs" for the kids that spend time at the library; if anyone is willing to donate anything listed below, it would be greatly appreciated!! Chess Board(s); Sketchbooks; Pencils; Erasers; Charcoal pencil; a Timer. Please reach out with any questions by stopping by the library or calling 284-6665
Broadband Advisory Committee
Julie Dolan writes: The Broadband Advisory Committee held three community Listening Sessions with approximately 100 citizens attending. These were facilitated, one hour sessions held at 3 different Town locations and encouraged attendees to tell us: What challenges they face with current Internet service, If they had faster, more reliable service, how would that affect them. And, what questions or comments they had for the Committee.
The overall impression is that Sandwich residents are almost uniformly unhappy with the speed and reliability of their current Internet service. Fewer than a half-dozen indicated that they were satisfied. We on the committee realize that people who are satisfied with their service would be less likely to attend one of these sessions, but we do want to hear from as many residents as possible, both positive or negative. We also know that some people were unable or unwilling to attend, so we would like to encourage anyone with an opinion/comment/question about this issue to contact us. The best way is with our email address Sandwich.Broadband@gmail.com. You can also snail mail our committee at the Town address, which is PO Box 194, C. Sandwich, NH, 03227, or call Town Hall at 284-7701 and ask for a committee member to call you back.
We will be posting a more comprehensive summary of the Listening Sessions on the BAC page on the Town of Sandwich website (www.sandwichnh.org). We would like to encourage anyone interested to visit that page to read that summary, as well as our “Backgrounder” which gives in depth information about Internet / broadband issues.
We are open for research, by appointment. Please visit our website: sandwichhistorical.org for more information on hours, fee schedule, programs, etc. We do have programs during our off-season, so check back often. We will also post events on our Facebook page and the SandwichBoard.
Although the exhibit/museum closes this Saturday, we will have a booth at the Sandwich Fair; you can cheer us on during the Sandwich Fair's Grand Street Parade; or visit us and our other artisans during "Christmas in the Village," which will be 7-8 Dec 2019. Please note: the Society will only be open on Saturday, 7 Dec. The Society's 100th Excursion Bulletin is available for pick-up (current members) or for purchase. Stop by!
The Community Food Center needs volunteers
The Community Food Center is a great group of people who enjoy working together. But as we age, we need more volunteers. We give out food from 10-12 on Tuesdays and Fridays. We need two people for each of these days; a Board Member is also on hand to help and answer questions. It's usually just once a month for any volunteer. Substitute volunteers can be found for those who need to get away on days they are assigned. We are closed when weather is severe enough to close the Brett School. We operate at St. Andrew's church on 678 Old Route 25, CFC, PO Box 141, in Tamworth NH 03886. Please reply by mail to address in bold type above, or email to fredonna55@gmail.com, or call 603-960-4067. Thank you!
North Sandwich Store
Lobin Frizzell writes: It is with great sadness that we announce that we will be closing for the winter. We will take this time to restructure and develop a long term strategy that will lead to a successful community store. I personally would like to thank everyone for their support and suggestions. If you have any suggestions I would happily receive them. Email them to lobin2722@gmail.com.
Transfer Station
Please make sure you get to the Transfer Station by 3:45 (Last call!!) so the Transfer Station staff can close-out at a reasonable hour. Thank you for your cooperation! The Selectmen's Office
Art/Activity Items for the Library
Youth Librarian, Katie Wonders is gathering some gently used items to start some "clubs" for the kids that spend time at the library; if anyone is willing to donate anything listed below, it would be greatly appreciated!! Chess Board(s); Sketchbooks; Pencils; Erasers; Charcoal pencil; a Timer. Please reach out with any questions by stopping by the library or calling 284-6665
Broadband Advisory Committee
Julie Dolan writes: The Broadband Advisory Committee held three community Listening Sessions with approximately 100 citizens attending. These were facilitated, one hour sessions held at 3 different Town locations and encouraged attendees to tell us: What challenges they face with current Internet service, If they had faster, more reliable service, how would that affect them. And, what questions or comments they had for the Committee.
The overall impression is that Sandwich residents are almost uniformly unhappy with the speed and reliability of their current Internet service. Fewer than a half-dozen indicated that they were satisfied. We on the committee realize that people who are satisfied with their service would be less likely to attend one of these sessions, but we do want to hear from as many residents as possible, both positive or negative. We also know that some people were unable or unwilling to attend, so we would like to encourage anyone with an opinion/comment/question about this issue to contact us. The best way is with our email address Sandwich.Broadband@gmail.com. You can also snail mail our committee at the Town address, which is PO Box 194, C. Sandwich, NH, 03227, or call Town Hall at 284-7701 and ask for a committee member to call you back.
We will be posting a more comprehensive summary of the Listening Sessions on the BAC page on the Town of Sandwich website (www.sandwichnh.org). We would like to encourage anyone interested to visit that page to read that summary, as well as our “Backgrounder” which gives in depth information about Internet / broadband issues.
The village of Sandwich from Burleigh Hill circa 1920. Photo courtesy of Sandwich Historical Society
Fire Permits Now Required
Fire Permits are required for any outside burning in the Town of Sandwich. With a permit you may burn brush and untreated wood, up to 5 inches in diameter between 5pm and 9am. No paint, no stain, no pressure treated wood. The fire must be attended at all times and be completely extinguished at 9am. Permits are available at the Town Hall and Village Green Cafe in the Center during regular business hours, at the Central Fire Station when someone is there and also at Ben Adriance's at 368 Whiteface Road next to Whiteface Fire Station. They can also be obtained on-line at www.nhfirepermit.com. There is a $3 fee for permits obtained on-line. For seasonal campfire or cooking fire permits contact Jim Mykland, Forest Fire Warden 603-284-6450 or 603-387-7104.
Fire Permits are required for any outside burning in the Town of Sandwich. With a permit you may burn brush and untreated wood, up to 5 inches in diameter between 5pm and 9am. No paint, no stain, no pressure treated wood. The fire must be attended at all times and be completely extinguished at 9am. Permits are available at the Town Hall and Village Green Cafe in the Center during regular business hours, at the Central Fire Station when someone is there and also at Ben Adriance's at 368 Whiteface Road next to Whiteface Fire Station. They can also be obtained on-line at www.nhfirepermit.com. There is a $3 fee for permits obtained on-line. For seasonal campfire or cooking fire permits contact Jim Mykland, Forest Fire Warden 603-284-6450 or 603-387-7104.
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! Closed Wednesdays in July and August.
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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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