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By Stephanie Goddard
Here are some fun and interesting events coming up in the next few weeks around Sandwich. You can read more about them below. December 23 – Tax bills due December 24 – Book sale ends December 25 – Christmas day! Dec. 25 -26 – Library Closed Dec. 31 – Starlight Honeys at Cornerhouse Jan. 1 – Library Closed Jan. 2 – Sandwich Singers at St. Andrews in the Valley Samuel H. Wentworth Library Samuel H. Wentworth Library is located at 35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: [email protected]. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 – 5:30, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 – 5:00, and Saturday 10:00 – 12:30. December 2025 Holiday Hours: Closing early at 3:30pm Wednesday, December 24. Closed Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1, 2026. After School Drop-in will be Tuesday, Dec. 23 instead of December 26. Library Book Sale The Friends of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library Holiday Book sale continues! The tables will remain up and shoppers can self-checkout during open library hours until 12/24. There are lots of great quality books, puzzles, movies and gifts. Some new and very gift-worthy, some gently used. A wonderful selection of books for kids and many holiday titles. One-of-a-kind gifts that are great for the youngest gift givers who may need to stretch their limited "piggy bank balances" as they shop for family members! Find the Holiday Book Sale in the Community Room, lower level of the library, 35 Main Street. Books Sandwiched In Not that Thanksgiving and Christmas in the Village have come and gone, it is time to announce the roster for Books Sandwiched In. Please join the Friends of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library every other Monday at noon during January, February, and March for book reviews and discussion in the Library Community Room. Read the books or not, it’s your choice and you will still be welcomed. Bring a lunch for staying and continuing discussion. Desserts, tea, and coffee will be provided by Friends of the Library. Please see the list below, with more details to follow in the coming weeks: January 12 – The Nickel Boys, novel by Colson Whitehead; reviewer Will Speers January 26 – The Names, Memoir by Scott, reviewer Nancy Walser February 9 – Life in the American Century, Memoir by Joseph Nye, reviewer Richard Knox February 23 – Plainsong, Novel by Kent Haruf, Reviewer Michael Henriques March 9 – Orbital – Novel by Samantha Harvey; reviewer Lee Warren March 23 – One Summer, Nonfiction by Bill Bryson, Reviewer James Mykland Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods We hope you will spend some time in the forest with us at the sanctuary this weekend. Get your cross-country skis ready and glide through the beautiful wintry landscape at CSVW. If you like to snow shoe, you will enjoy exclusive “snow-shoe only” access on the River Trails all the way down to the icy Cold River. Bundle up your family and get outside at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods located at 740 Mt. Israel Road in lovely Sandwich, New Hampshire .CSVW Spend the whole day or just a couple of hours at CSVW. Trails are open every day from dawn until dusk free of charge with plenty of parking. Please sign in at the VISITOR’S KIOSK where you will find trail maps and other information. Enjoy! A Look Back Sandwich Historical Society Director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944). Below is one excerpt. Relax in your favorite reading spot and enjoy reading a few minutes of Sandwich history. Visit sandwichhistorical.org and click on miscellany and mystery to read more. December 26, 1901: ~Five or six inches of snow the first of the week makes good sleighing again. ~There was a Christmas tree at the chapel at East Sandwich on Tuesday evening, also at the Chick schoolhouse. The usual Christmas tree and exercises at the town hall Wednesday evening were thoroughly enjoyed by a crowed of little folks for whom they were designed. ~Our shortest days for this season have again been reached and everyone will watch eagerly to notice the lengthening of the days. ~The death of Caleb M. Quimby on Dec. 19, was a shock to his friends although not unexpected, nor under the circumstances to be deplored. His extreme suffering of late made death seem as naught but a sweet release. Mr. Quimby was born in Sandwich on Nov. 3, 1827. When a boy he served his apprenticeship as a blacksmith in the shop of the late Jesse Ambrose, at a time when learning that trade meant much more than at present. Every nail, horse-shoe, hinge as well as the tools with which to handle the work had to be wrought by the very muscle of the workman. Labor saving inventions there were none. After learning the trade, he went into business for himself at the Lower Corner. He will be greatly missed for his genial ways and kindly greeting. Mr. Quimby was a man of ready wit and marked originality making him well known to all. Sandwich Singers Holiday Concerts One more opportunity to hear the Sandwich Singers as they celebrate the season. January 2, St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley, Tamworth 6:00 pm. Singing by old friends and new, with guests Marion Posner, Andy Davis, Allan DiBiase, and Jim Mykland. Banjo Gathering From Christina Woodman: “Yes, we're still gathering at the Sandwich Town Hall every other Thursday to play our banjos on our knees. 6:30 to 8pm; Simple, easy, no pressure.... not a lesson, just a get together to learn from each other and try some cool stuff.” Contact [email protected] for more information. Music Jam Hello, beginner to intermediate musicians. Wednesday music jam takes place Wednesday evening 6:30 – 8pm at the Sandwich town hall. We play traditional, Celtic, old-time, folk, and Americana tunes at a slow to moderate tempo. Bring your hobby out and start playing with others! It’s fun and inclusive. Right now, we have fiddles, penny whistle, flute, guitars, mandolin, acoustic bass, piano, concertina, and an autoharp!! Sheet music available. Plenty of parking, and an elevator lift if needed. Listeners are always welcome, never an obligation to attend. It’s free! For more information, contact Christine Woodman at [email protected] Friends and Fiber Every Wednesday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Library Community Room: Friends and Fiber Group: All abilities and ages of fiber enthusiasts (and those wanting to learn or just visit) are welcome to attend. Come with your knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing or other fiber arts-related or hand-held project to work on. There is no charge and the group is casual and welcoming. While there is no formal instruction, if you have a question about your project, there is usually someone in attendance who can provide assistance. Experience is that the group is likely to gather on the off weeks as well as everyone enjoys the company and sharing of ideas. Should you wish more information or if you have questions, please contact [email protected]. Sandwich Home Industries Hiring Sandwich Home Industries/League of NH Craftsmen fine craft gallery and education center in Center Sandwich New Hampshire seeks a Gallery Manager to oversee operations, support local artists, coordinate marketing, and manage art and craft education programs. This position is full-time May to October and half-time with flexible hours from November to April. Sandwich Home Industries is a small, community-centered fine craft retail gallery and education center. Located in the charming village of Center Sandwich in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, the gallery is the birthplace of the now statewide League of New Hampshire Craftsmen (LONHC). Visit https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/ for more information. To apply, email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: [email protected]. Corner House Restaurant Corner House is back from vacation and ready to serve up some great food and drink for the holidays! Look for weekday dinner specials, such as Tuesday Smashburgers and Wednesday Taco night! (Closed Christmas Day.) Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9 Friday and Saturday, 4 – 10 Sunday 12 – 9 Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub. Friday, December 31 – Starlight Honeys 22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected] (603) 284-6219 Foothills Café and Curio Coming soon at Foothills: Tuesday and Wednesday December 23 and 24, Foothills will be open so you can shop. They’ll be serving drinks, and a light menu from 9 am until 2 pm. Remember, there are very few places where you can have a latte or a wine or a beer while you purchase all of your holiday presents! Thursday, Dec. 25 – Closed for Christmas Day. Hours: Monday – 8 am to 9 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday – CLOSED; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 8 am to 9 pm. Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Kitchen closes one hour before closing time. Email [email protected]. The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424. North Sandwich Store All Seasons Provisions is busy cooking delicious offerings to stock the cooler at the North Sandwich Store. You’ll find a wide selection of gourmet and family-friendly seasonal foods. Here is a sampling of what can be found there: Meatloaf, Meatballs, Cranberry, Walnut and Brie Wild Rice, Stuffed Delicata Squash, Tuscan Chickpea and Pasta Soup with Pancetta; Mac and Cheese, Beef Stew, Chicken Vegetable with Wild Rice Soup More goodies in the freezer as well - Chicken Cutlets, Lasagna, Squash Soup. Veggies Mountain Heartbeet Farm; Coffee from Sandwich Coffee Roasters; Mountain Breeze Meats; Sunnyfield Bakery Sourdough Breads, and many other assorted grocery items. Payment is on the honor system model, so please take a moment when you arrive to read the signage on how to pay. Cash, check, and Venmo will be accepted. The self-serve market is open 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm. Dragonfly Yoga Barn Practice Schedule Wednesday: 8:15 ~ 9:30 am ~ 5 Element Slow Flow Thursday: 5-6:15 pm ~ Vinyasa Flow Friday: 8:15 ~ 9:30 am ~ Yin Yoga Saturday: 8-9:15 am ~ 5 Element Flow Sunday: 4 pm ~ Yin Yoga Dragonfly is located at 280 Bennett Street, North Sandwich. Contact [email protected], or online at www.dragonflyyogabarn.com. Eastman House Counseling and Yoga Offered by Heather Cameron. Located at 909 Holderness Road, Center Sandwich. Yoga class is held on Fridays, from 9- 10 am, Mindful Slow Flow. Slow flow yoga is a gentle practice which combines deep breathing, stretching and relaxed postures to bring restorative energy and serenity to your body and mind. $15.00 per class or $65.00/5 class package. Preregister via email, [email protected] Marigold Moon Wildcraft Apothecary/North Sandwich Tea Open Saturdays, 10-3. Marigold Moon offers various wildcrafted products—teas, tinctures, oils, balms, and more. The other wild treasures include signed books, postcards, beeswax candles, and more. Located at 620 North Sandwich Road, North Sandwich. Bookshop Open The Bookshop at 25 Grove Street will be open December 13 and 14 from 10 am until 4 pm. Stop by delicious homemade treats such as Blueberry lemon Tea cake with wild blueberries, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, red fruit chutney, strawberry rhubarb jam, raspberry jam, hot mustard, and assorted flavors of Scottish shortbread. As always there is an excellent selection of books. Suzanne Weil Pottery Suzanne Weil wishes to thank all for a warming Christmas in the Village! She just dropped off a load of pots at the Foothills, mostly from their wood-fire kiln that was built in June. You can find mugs, cups, bowls, and platters. Stop by for some amazing local gift giving ideas! Chestnut Meadow Farm Place an order by email for onions, garlic, shallots and dried basil! Or stop by our self-serve stand for eggs. Chestnut Meadow’s eggs are laid by hens who range on pasture daily and are otherwise fed only soy-free organic grain. Chestnut Meadow farm is a small family farm located at 146 Wentworth Hill Road in Sandwich. You can reach us at [email protected], or check out the website, www.chestnutmeadowfarm.com. We love knowing where our food comes from! Mountain Breeze Farm Mountain Breeze Farm specializes in fresh, local beef and pork, as well as maple syrup. They have a variety of cuts, such as pork loin roasts, small hams, breakfast sausage, bratwurst, bone-in chops, and spareribs; Also select beef steaks, ground beef, beef kielbasa, beef chorizo, and stew meat. Want to find out more? Please inquire if you are looking for something not mentioned or would like a custom order. Contact Mountain Breeze at 603-677-2604 if you have any questions or to place an order. Mountain Breeze Farm is located at 327 Dale Road, Center Sandwich. Booty Family Farm We are a certified organic farm located at 610 Mount Israel Road and have been in operation for over 40 years Stop by any time or call/text Steve at 860-227-0397. Thanks for supporting local, Steve Bartlett and the Booty Family Farm. Waxing Moon Gardens You can sign up to receive news and updates about what’s growing on the farm at https://www.waxingmoongardens.com. Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Sandwich Creamery The Sandwich Creamery is open at The North Sandwich Store! Be sure to stop and check it out. Please be sure to read all the signage so you know where to deposit all payments as there are other local businesses selling out of the North Sandwich Store as well. The North Sandwich Store is located at 2 Maple Ridge Road, Sandwich. We appreciate you! You can also get Sandwich Creamery ice cream at E.M Heaths supermarket in Center Harbor, and Farm to Table in West Ossipee. Papa Beans Ice Cream/Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse Ashley of Papa Beans writes: Christmas in the Village truly made it feel like the holiday season has arrived. Thank you to everyone who made the trek out of town to visit us — we loved seeing you and appreciate your support! As we head into the holidays, here’s a quick update on what’s available at Papa Beans Ice Cream and Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse: Gift Certificates – perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or a sweet surprise for anyone on your list. Available anytime at the Sugarhouse. Papa Beans Merchandise, Great gifts for ice cream lovers! T-shirts, Cooler bags, Pint koozies, Stickers, Hats Ice Cream Pints In Stock: Eggnog • Cherry Vanilla • Chocolate Brownie • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough • Maple Candy • Apple Cider • Pumpkin • Maple Latte • Maine Blueberry • Molasses • Garden Mint Cacao Nib Crunch • Vanilla • Sweet Cream • Strawberry • Mint Chip • Black Raspberry • Chocolate Chip • Lavender • Maple • Maple Bourbon • Cinnamon • Chocolate • Grapenut • Lemon Ginger • Mocha Chip • Matcha Green Tea • Coffee • Lemon • Peppermint Candy • Toasted Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse – We’re more than just ice cream! Stock up on delicious, locally made maple favorites: Maple syrup (glass & plastic bottles), Maple candy, Maple sugar, Maple cream Visit Any time: 301 Wing Road, Sandwich, NH; Open 7 days a week | 9 AM – 9 PM Tamworth Community Food Center Welcomes You If you or someone you know is in a position where access to food would be of help, please call the number provided. There are resources. The primary goal of the Tamworth Community Food Center is addressing hunger for those in need, serving the communities of Tamworth and Sandwich, NH. Our organization’s volunteers are trained and well-informed, knowing the value of awareness, action, and the effects of hunger. We are dedicated to providing fresh and nutritious food to people and families who may go without it. Our volunteers are devoted to understanding the significance and impact of community outreach. Donations from individuals, local organizations, businesses, and the towns provide stability and support, addressing the essentials of our citizens via sustainable solutions. It is our goal to tackle both short and long-term needs. Wednesday December 31 from11-3, and 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067. Senior Meals Senior Meals volunteer Randy Hilman writes: Attention seniors: The season’s first hefty snowfall may have slowed our travels early this December, but it hasn’t deterred the army of volunteers serving Ossipee Concerned Citizens from producing their delicious hot meals for all of you living in Sandwich, Tamworth, and Moultonborough. Please join us at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, on Wednesdays for senior meals. Lunch is served at 12:00. All that’s required is your presence and desire to visit with your fellow seniors over a filling, satisfying and nourishing meal. Free will donations are welcome. Should you have any questions or wish to have meals delivered, please contact the Moultonborough site at 603-476-5110. Additionally, Moultonborough senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonborough Community Center (formerly the Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome. Here is the rest of December’s menu: Wednesday Dec. 24 – Roast pork with cranberry glaze, mashed potato, peas, beets, applesauce, dinner roll Thursday Dec. 25, closed in observance of Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 29 – Cranberry glazed chicken, rice, spinach, carrots, dinner roll, pears Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Baked white fish with crumb topping, mashed sweet potato, broccoli, beets, fruit cup, dinner roll Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Meatloaf, mashed potato, gravy, corn, green beans, dinner roll, applesauce Community Nurse Have you met Danielle, Sandwich’s Community Nurse yet? Danielle is available at the library’s meeting room every second Thursday of the month, from 11:30 to 12:30. Danielle can check your blood pressure, answer questions about medication side-effects, see if that lingering cold has morphed into pneumonia or bronchitis, check a tick bite, sign you up for Meals on Wheels, arrange for someone to take you to a medical appointment, help you locate a social service agency or a private-duty nurse. This is a free service. Aside from her monthly library walk-ins, Danielle is often at the Benz Center’s weekly senior meals. And, every Wednesday and Thursday she makes house calls – without charge. The service is funded by the new, nonprofit Sandwich Community Nurse Association, thanks to support from generous citizens, the Alfred Quimby Fund, the Community Nurse Connection and other supporters. To schedule a home visit, contact Danielle at Sandwich Transfer Station Facility stickers are available at the town hall for 2025-2026. Facility stickers are required for use of the Transfer Station. Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall, by mail or by drop box. Sandwich Transfer Station hours are Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. Please arrive at the Transfer Station at least 15 minutes before closing to allow for unloading and closure for the day. Kevin and John appreciate being able to close on time. Reminder: if you are recycling larger cardboard, please be sure it is cut to a maximum size of 4' x 4'. Larger pieces jam up our compactors! Selectmen's Update - December 16, 2025 The Board spent the work session discussing employment contracts with the Fire Chief and Police Sergeant. The Board previously had several department heads under contract. Based upon legal feedback and review of contract conditions, the Board agreed to forgo use of contracts for most positions. The Town will continue to implement employment contracts with the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Police Sergeant. In the regular meeting, the Board discussed a Town Hall Facility Use Request. The Board reviewed/approved several items:
As a reminder, Town Offices will be closed Thursday, December 25th. We wish everyone safe and happy holidays! Master Plan Writers Wanted From the Sandwich Master Plan Committee: Sandwich stepped up in a big way for the Master Plan survey. We received 695 responses, an exceptional level of participation for a town our size. This gives us a strong foundation of community input. Now we move into the next phase: turning that input into well-organized sections of the updated Master Plan. The Master Plan Committee is looking for volunteer writers and contributors to help develop these chapters. This is, at its core, a writing project — but you do not need to be a professional writer to participate. We welcome residents from all backgrounds who can help summarize information, organize ideas, and clearly communicate what the community has said. What Volunteers Will Do · Draft one section or chapter of the Master Plan (topics assigned with your input). · Use the relevant SurveyMonkey results provided. · Identify additional data your section may need; the Committee will help locate it. · Follow a shared structure and schedule so sections are consistent. · Collaborate with our editor for guidance and refinement. Helpful Qualifications · Ability to write clearly and concisely. · Comfort organizing information or working from data summaries. · Good follow-through on timelines. · Interest in local issues, even if you’re not an expert. · Willingness to revise your draft based on editor and Committee feedback. · A collaborative spirit and appreciation for Sandwich’s long-term planning needs. What You Don’t Need · Professional writing or planning experience. · Technical expertise in your topic area. · Prior knowledge of the full Master Plan structure — it will evolve. If you’re interested or have questions, please email [email protected] with a brief note about your background and topic areas you might feel comfortable exploring. Tax Bills Due Sandwich property tax bills for 2025 were mailed on November 20 to Sandwich property owners, to the address on file with the town. The taxes are due on or before Tuesday, December 23, 2025. If your mail is being forwarded or you believe you may have a delay in receiving your mail, you may access the Tax Kiosk on the town website, sandwichnh.org, to find your amount due; you may search by Owner, Parcel ID or Address. You can then view and/or print your bill, however you cannot pay your bill online. Note: Parcel IDs (Map/Lots) were changed in 2024 due to GIS remapping. Search by Owner or Address for best results or reach out to the tax office at 603-284-7113 to confirm the amount due. You may make your payment in person, via mail, Bill Pay (from your bank account) or our secure Drop Box (located at the back entrance to Town Hall; top of the ramp). Kindly include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your receipt stub if you would like your receipt mailed to you. If your taxes are paid out of an escrow account, please do not remit payment to the town as this will be handled by your financial institution. For questions related to your tax assessment, please contact the Selectmen’s Office at (603) 284-7701. For questions related to your tax bills, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (603) 284-7113. The Tax office is closed Holidays and Election Tuesdays. Forms of payment accepted at the Tax Collector's Office are cash and checks only (no credit or debit cards). Checks include ‘BILL PAY’ from your bank to the Town of Sandwich (Acct # should reference your Parcel ID or Street Address). As a reminder, the total tax rate of $9.25 is comprised of four categories:
Town of Sandwich contact information Alison Gage, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, [email protected] Town Clerk’s office hours: Tues & Thurs 8:00am to 5:30pm Courtney Delaney, Town Administrator, may be reached during regular office hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Kelly Cox, Administrative Assistant, may be reached during regular office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Website: sandwichnh.org Town of Sandwich 8 Maple Street, PO Box 194 Sandwich, NH 03227 P: 603-284-7113 Community Church of Sandwich Please come to the Community Church’s Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24 at 7 pm, and experience the Christmas Story with words, music, and the building of a live nativity. Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10am. The church meets at the Methodist Meetinghouse on Main Street, for the winter months. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227, email [email protected], or call 603-284-6151. Harvest Church of the Lakes Region All are welcome to Harvest Church’s Christmas Eve reflections, Wednesday, December 24, 5:30 pm at 80 Bean Road, Moultonborough. Harvest Church invites you to visit at 80 Bean Road in Moultonborough, Sundays at 10:00 am for contemporary worship and Biblical teaching. We have several meetings during the week as well, including a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich. Call for details! Contact us at [email protected] or 603-476-7037. North Sandwich Friends North Sandwich Friends Meeting invites friends and neighbors to join their weekly Meeting for Worship from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Sunday at the North Sandwich Meetinghouse (354 Quaker Whiteface Rd., N Sandwich, NH 03259). Meeting for Worship is a time of quiet listening to the inner voice of spirit, God, the Light within –whatever term one uses—in community with others. We sit largely in silence for an hour; friends who are deeply moved to share an insight may rise and do so. Most Sundays, a very brief reading is offered reflecting Quaker values or history, which may provide a common focus for reflection. After the meeting, friends share individual reflections and announcements with each other.
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