Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard

In late February and early March, you can expect cold nighttime temperatures and warm days, perfect for the many maple sugaring operations around Sandwich. You can also expect lively discussion about the upcoming town meeting. And this year, you can attend a world-class play put on by our own townsfolk. If there are tickets remaining, Rabbit Hole comes highly recommended! (See below for more information.) See you around town!

Third Solar Forum to be Held March 9
The Sandwich Energy Committee will host a third forum regarding the proposed Sandwich Solar Array on March 9th at 10am in the Town Hall.
At the two previous forums community members raised a number of concerns about the proposed solar array. The Energy Committee is eager to hear questions and encourages community members to email those questions to [email protected] by the first of March as well as bringing them to the forum on the 9th. 
Most of the opposition is in regard to the costs to the taxpayers. The price of the proposed 120 kW array is $364,463.00. After Federal and state rebates, the amount will be reduced to $252,000.00. With loan costs of about $94,000.00, the total cost is $346,787.00. The array is expected to produce 140MWh annually, which according to the EC’s estimates will provide about $1,660.00 average monthly revenue for the town. This would mean the system would pay for itself in over 16 years. The term of the loan is 10 years. Residents who oppose the array note that typical break-even time is closer to 10 years, thus making a poor return on investment. The Energy Committee states that the annual deficit to the town over the life of the loan will be $11,400.00, which is less than 0.5% of the town’s budget. The town’s Budget Committee advises against the proposed array. The Selectmen approved the warrant by 2 to 1.
The proposed array will be voted on by the town by secret ballot during the Town Meeting, Saturday, March 16, at 10:00 am at the Sandwich Central School, and must receive a 3/5 majority to succeed. More information about the Solar project can be found at the Town website at here: http://sandwichnh.org/boards_and_committees/proposed_solar_array.php.
Kathy Thorndike, Energy Committee Chair writes: “Town Meeting is how Democracy works. There is no need for anger between neighbors. The Energy Committee has done an excellent job putting together the best plan from the options available. It will either pass or not on March 16th. I think that the sign of a great community is one where we can care about each other no matter our opinions at town meetings.”

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]. The library is changing its hours for the new year. If you’re an early bird who likes to get your ‘around town’ visits done before noon, take note: Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 – 5:30, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 – 5:00, and Saturday 10:00 – 12:30. Did you know you can check out a pass to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center at the library? The pass provides free admission for four people. You can also get discounted admission to the Currier Art Museum in Manchester with a pass from our library.

Books Sandwiched In

Below find the books and dates as well as reviewers selected for the 2024 season of Books-Sandwiched-In. Books-Sandwiched-In is a program of reviews offered at the library by the Friends of the Library (Samuel H Wentworth Library). It has been offered since some time in the early 1980’s every winter without fail. The committee chooses books and then finds community members willing to do a review and then lead a discussion of the book reviewed.
The next Books-Sandwiched-In will be March 4, Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder.
Subtitle: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People. Kidder’s probing narrative reveals the humanity of some unforgettable individuals whose trials are a tribute to the human spirit. Dr. O’Connell’s patients are some of the most endangered people in Boston.
The reviewer will be Richard Knox.
Also coming up:
March 18 - Properties of Thirst, by Marianne Wiggins;
Reviewer: Michael Henriques

Sandwich Historical Society

A Look Back – Director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944). Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!
February 19, 1942:
~Phil Elliott is working in the woods at Whiteface with Charles Bickford. The logs coming out are for the use of the navy in dock work. Last Saturday high winds made it too hazardous for logging and the men had to stop work for the day.
~Plans for the collection of waste paper and metal are now under way and will be started soon. Mrs. Randolph Coolidge has it in hand and funds will go to the Red Cross War Fund. Definite instructions will appear next week as to preparing bundles for collection. In the meantime, save!
~Quimby’s basketball team lost to Meredith Junior Varsity last week, but the girls’ game was a tie. Monday night in Madison the boys again lost 26-20 but the girls’ team were victors 30-3. Nice work, Quimby girls!
Historical Society News: The Society is closed for the season; however, our research library is open by appointment. Research hours are scheduled from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Please contact the Society (email preferred) to schedule an appointment: [email protected] or [email protected].
We are also able to conduct research for you; however, it is restricted to our archives and library resources. To aid in your research, please refer to our "Sandwich Historical Society Archives Organizational Structure" which can be found on the website, at https://www.sandwichhistorical.org/research--library.html.
We are a small museum and will do our best to assist with your research questions. Thank you! 

International Night Dinners

The Benz Center is happy to announce that there are three International Nights this 2024 season. Three continents with three new speakers are being offered in January, February and March.
The final International Night Dinner this season, is coming up on March 8 when Kit Kilbourne will share her recent trip to the Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu. The event begins at 5:30 and includes a 3-course meal from Ecuador & Peru, catered by Josette Lippincott.
Tickets are $30 each, cash or check. To reserve your seat (s), send a check for $30.00 per person per dinner to: The Doris L. Benz Center, PO Box 52, Center Sandwich NH 03227; attn: Theresa Hanks. To pay with cash, please contact Theresa at 603-284-7211. Your reservation is not confirmed until paid for. The Benz Center is not equipped to process credit card payments. 

Rabbit Hole, Presented by Off the Dock Players

Off The Dock Players are excited to announce the staging of our newest production, Pulitzer prize-winning Rabbit Hole, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire, opened on February 23, 2024.
Grab your tickets now at this link:
https://off-the-dock-players.square.site .
You can pick up your tickets at the Foothills, or will-call them on the night of the show. Student discount available. Please reserve your spot at one of our five shows. The second weekend of performances has an add-on dinner-theater experience to boot!
All shows performed in the Sandwich Town Hall.
February 29, March 1, and 2 at 7 pm. 
From USA Today: "RABBIT HOLE presents a tragedy and its consequences with utter candor, and without sentimentality. The dialogue is most impressive for capturing the awkwardness and pain of thinking people faced with an unthinkable situation- and eventually their capacity for survival, and even hope."
If those reviews don't pique your interest, how about these additional facts:
All of our actors are local. Our directors, stage manager, and tech designer are local. Our set was volunteer-built by your neighbors, a lot of them.
It's happening here in Sandwich. In February!
Performance tickets and dinner theater tickets can be reserved and purchased via email at [email protected] or in person at The Foothills. The set's nature limits the space's seating, so reserve soon!

Advice to the Players Open Mic

Advice to the Players sponsors Open Mic Night the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm, at the Samuel Wentworth Library, 35 Main Street, Center Sandwich. Next Open Mic is Tuesday, March 12. "Whoever you are, no matter how lonely"- we're looking for wordsmiths, song singers, piccolo players, that special little spark in your eyes when you juggle bowling pins and crack nasty your mama jokes. It doesn't have to be good, there will be guaranteed polite applause. And snacks. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Vicky Dworkin at [email protected].

Advice to the Players Camp Registration

Welcome one, welcome all. If you're a parent looking for summer activities for your rambunctious and brilliant child, look no more. ATTP's Shakespeare Summer Camp is open for registration! Camp will be from July 15th - July 26th 2024. Reserve your spots by going to Advicetotheplayers.org.

Advice to the Players 2024 Auditions

Sandwich’s own Shakespeare company, Advice to the Players, is holding auditions for their 2024 summer season. Auditions will be on March 24th, 2 – 4 pm at the Sandwich Town Hall Theatre, 8 Maple Street, Sandwich. This audition will focus on casting for our 2024 Season, both our summer season and fall production. Auditions are held in the Town Hall Theater located on the second floor. Register for auditions at advicetotheplayers.org.

Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery

The Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery will re-open on Friday, May 3, 2024, with an opening reception from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Our opening weekend will feature a Mother’s Day flower arrangement class on Saturday, and and artist lecture on Sunday with printmaker Shani McLane. Also, explore the 2024 class and workshop offerings at centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops. Registration is now open!
Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery is located at 32 Main Street, Center Sandwich, and can be reached at [email protected].

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods

Hit the trails at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods this weekend. If you love cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in a pristine winter forest, then CSVW is perfect for you! Check out all the animal tracks as you make your way along our beautiful woodland trails … see how many you can identify. Pay attention to the birds you see and hear. Many species are beginning to sing out loudly for mates and looking for nesting sites on the sanctuary acreage.
Thanks to your members, donors and Birdhouse Sponsors our bird feeders provide some extra help nutritionally for the wild birds in the area.
EMAIL US at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!
Please do share your observations and photos with us. Your participation in this way helps us keep track of all the wildlife happenings at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods.
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.
Check the CSVW website for events and what’s happening. Chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Located at 740 Mt. Israel Road in Sandwich.

Music Jam

Hello, beginner to intermediate musicians. This is a reminder that we gather every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8pm at the Sandwich town hall for a free, fun-filled music jam. We play traditional, Celtic, oldtime, 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

If music isn’t your thing, maybe yarn is! 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]. 

Corner House

The bar addition at the Corner House is well under way, and the upstairs pub renovations are nearing completion. Owner Sam Kachmar writes, “The Corner House is more than just a restaurant; it's a gathering place, a hub where neighbors become friends and stories are shared over plates brimming with flavor.”
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9, Friday and Saturday 4 – 10, Sunday 9 – 9 with brunch from 9-1.
Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub.
Friday, March 1 – Peter Heimlich
Friday, March 8 – Chris Peters
Friday, March 15 – Chris White
Saturday, March 16 – Irish Heartbeat
Corner House is now hiring all positions. Call CJ at 603-345-0803.
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219

Foothills Café and Curio

The Foothills was recently included in the Boston Chronicle “Main Streets and Back Roads of Squam Lake” episode. You can tune in on WCVB ABC TV Channel 5’s website.
Foothills Café Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am to 3 pm, with lunch being served until 2 pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 am until 9 pm, serving breakfast, lunch, and then dinner. And Sundays, brunch from 10 am – 3 pm, with music from noon to 2:00.
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.

2 Basket Street Yoga

Led by Molly Powers Simmons, and located at 2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich.
Contact Molly at 617-461-9512, or visit the website at 2basketstreetyoga.com for more information or to sign up for classes. Drop-in price: 15.00; 5-class pass - $65.00.
Note: Classes are cancelled 3/1 - 3/13. Recorded classes are available. Please email if you are interested in a recorded yoga class: [email protected].
Yoga classes will resume Saturday 3/16 @ 9am.

Dragonfly Yoga Barn

Dragonfly Yoga is on winter rest from February 8 through March 17. Dragonfly will be closed for a month while Katie is in India for her annual Ayurveda Retreat! Katie writes: “Greetings from India, where I will be for 4 weeks, then onto Nepal for another week and a half. During my travels, I am offering recorded yoga class sets for your convenience. 
Here's how it works! There are 3 different class bundles: Yin, 5 Element Slow Flow, and Vinyasa Flow. Each bundle has 5 classes recorded at Dragonfly Yoga Barn, and all classes are 75 minutes in length. Bundles are $55 each, and you can watch the recording as many times as you want between the time you register and 3/15!” Go to the Dragonfly website to read more and register. Dragonflyyogabarn.com
Squam Retreat: May 30 – June 2 with Katie O-Connell at Rockywold/Deephaven, Squam Lake, Holderness. Only 8 spots left! Four days and three nights of relaxed fun, yoga, kayaking, amazing food, friendship, lakeside lodging, loon calls and hooting owls, hiking, crackling fires, and so much more!
Mexico Yoga Retreat: November (date launch coming soon!)
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. Perfect for Fall!
Preregister via email, [email protected].

Sandwich Resident Offers Pet Grief Course

Wendy Van de Poll, MS, CEOL, has crafted this course with empathy and understanding. Healing Through the Enneagram: Navigating Pet Loss, an online course, introduces the Enneagram, a profound and exquisite healing tool, is something Wendy is eager to share.
In this concise yet impactful session, attendees will delve into the transformative potential of the Enneagram of Essence®—a potent tool for self-discovery—and how it can be effectively employed to navigate the challenges associated with pet loss. Uncover personalized strategies for healing, establish a connection with your essence, and gain valuable insights into how various Enneagram types and their essences navigate the complex terrain of grief.
To learn more and participate in the class, go online to https://centerforpetlossgrief.com/healingenneagram.
Wendy writes, “I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet you and share my passion.”
Wendy Van de Poll, Certified Enneagram of Essence® Practitioner
Accredited Professional: International Enneagram Association

Rec Department Winter Activities

Please note, Pickleball and all activities in the SCS gym are cancelled during February vacation week, February 24 – March 3.
After vacation week, here are some ideas for getting much needed late-winter exercise: The Sandwich Parks and Rec. Department is bringing back their Senior Striders program. The Sandwich Central School gym will be open Sundays from 2 – 4 pm for indoor walking. This is for folks hoping to stretch their legs and get their steps in on less icy terrain. Doors will be unlocked automatically from 2 until 3:15 pm every Sunday. Please carry in shoes to walk in, and change in hallway, as tracking in snow and ice will make the gum floor very slippery. No ball or other activities allowed at this time; this is for adults only.
The Sandwich Central School gym will be open Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for kids in grades 4 – 8 for basketball shoot-around or other gym activities.
Adult pickup basketball takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Sandwich Central School Gym. Indoor Pickleball meets at Sandwich Central School Gym on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings 5 – 7 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. We are dedicated to providing fresh and nutritious food to people and families who may go without it. 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.
Every other Wednesday, 11am -3 pm.
Next date: Wednesday, March 13
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067.
Senior Meals

Moultonboro senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonboro Community Center (formerly Old Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome. Coffee is ready at 11:30!
Join the fun at our Wednesday lunch here in Sandwich! Sandwich senior (60+) meals take place on Wednesdays at noon at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich.
Due to the rising cost of food now available for the meals program, a suggested donation of $3.00 for each meal would be appreciated. Takeouts are $3.00. Please call 603-476-5110 for takeout orders or to sign up to have meals delivered.

Sandwich Wood-share

Sandwich Woodshare is a grass-roots, all-volunteer program to procure firewood and distribute it to local residents who would otherwise be cold. This project is not intended to meet all of its clients’ heating requirements, but rather to serve as a stop-gap measure to cover urgent needs between fuel deliveries.
If you are a Sandwich resident in need, please contact Mark Longley, Sandwich Wood-share Coordinator. 603-284-6294, or email [email protected].
Historic Barn Easement Tax Incentive

Sandwich has the distinct honor of having more barns per capita in the state's historic preservation program than any other town in NH! Let's continue our lead and protect more of our over 210 ag structures by entering them into the program described below.
The Town of Sandwich is now accepting applications for qualified agricultural structures under the state's Discretionary Barn Preservation Easement Program. Also known as RSA-79d, the state law provides for up to 75% tax reduction for the barn portion of one's property assessment for ten years in exchange for the owner's agreement to maintain the structure in its historic form.
One beneficial feature of this easement is that the assessed value of the structure is fixed for the entire 10-year period. To qualify for the easement, the structure must be at least 75 years of age and viewable from a public road or waterway. The application process is quick and easy.
You may obtain a barn easement package at the town hall. You may also find useful information at the following website: https://www.nhpreservation.org/nhpa-old-house-and-barn-resources. For additional tips on your application, please don't hesitate to contact [email protected].

Mountain Breeze Farm

Specializing in farm raised beef and pork, with many cuts available Also producers of fine Maple Syrup. Contact Ryan at 603-677-2605, [email protected].. If you are looking for individual cuts of beef or pork, or maple syrup, you can check out the website and online ordering options at mountainbreezefarmnh.com. Located at 327 Dale Road Find them online at mountainbreezefarmnh.com.

Something Wild Farm

Check out Something Wild’s latest blog at somethingwildfarm.com. Here’s a brief excerpt: “Yes, it’s a farm; we imprint our design into the broader landscape of the wilderness beyond us. It’s a well-known fact that the most diverse life and activity in the ecosystem takes place on the edges. By “nook & cranny farming” we are creating a lot of edge.” Located at 430 North Sandwich Road. Pasture raised eggs, Maple Syrup, hand made candles, and more. Contact Richard at [email protected], and check out their website, somethingwildfarm.com.

Waxing Moon Gardens

The CSA store is officially live on our website! www.waxingmoongardens.com. We are excited to share that we will be participating in the Granite State Market Match SNAP Incentive CSA Program again this season! If you qualify for SNAP dollars and are interested in purchasing a CSA, contact us at [email protected]. If you don’t have EBT/SNAP, there are still shares up for grabs on our website so pop on over and give yourself the opportunity to eat delicious, local veggies all summer long!
Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Contact them at [email protected].

Chestnut Meadow Farm

Located at 146 Wentworth Hill Road, (Route 109) Sandwich. Fresh Eggs from soy-free organic fed hens. Stop by the self- serve farmstand for eggs, or visit online at chestnutmadowfarm.com. Email [email protected] for information or to place an order for eggs.

Camp Hale Hiring

Camp Hale in Sandwich is hiring for the 2024 season. If you or anyone you know would be interested in joining the Camp Hale community this summer, see more information on the available positions below.
We are hiring for multiple positions, including:

• Program director
• Head chef
• Nurse

Camp Hale provides room and board for all staff during the summer months. Staff must be available June 2 through Aug. 17 (some variation dependent on position). For more information about the program director, head chef, and nurse positions, please contact camp director Trish Fogarty at [email protected].
Established in 1900, Camp Hale is a sleepaway summer camp for Boston-area youth ages 5 to 17 years old to experience a range of outdoor activities in the scenic environment of Squam Lake, located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Camp Hale transforms youth into resilient leaders as they discover the wonders of nature, build a diverse community, and embrace challenging experiences. The camp operates on the belief that all youth benefit from opportunities for physical, mental, and social growth and development. The goal is for campers to leave with an enhanced sense of well-being, improved social skills, and awareness of personal potential.

USDA Forest Service Ash Insecticide Comment Period

The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) will begin a 30-day comment period for the Forest-Wide Ash Insecticide Injections in New Hampshire and Maine projects on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The Forest-Wide Ash Insecticide Injections in New Hampshire and Maine projects are located in ash stands across the forest (please see map on the project websites) in New Hampshire and Maine. Project information, including the project newsletter, is available on the project websites: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63879 and https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63880. The Forest Service is emphasizing electronic correspondence throughout this project. Please submit your comments through the online comment form accessed by clicking on "Comment on Project" on the right-hand side of each project website. Comments must be received by March 8, 2024.

Selectmen’s Update

The Board of Selectmen is anticipating a higher than usual turnout at Town Meeting on March 16th (Sandwich Central School, 10 AM). We encourage folks to carpool and those who can walk a further distance for parking to do so by utilizing our public parking downtown (Baptist Meetinghouse parking lot, Town Hall, Frost Lot, Quimby Field parking lot, etc.).

Sample Ballots
The town election sample ballots are out! You can find them at the town website, sandwichnh.org, and click on Departments, then Town Clerk’s Office, and Elections. On March 12, Sandwich residents will have an opportunity to choose school board members, consider the planning board’s proposals for helping with housing issues while keeping the historic charm of the town, and elect various town positions such as moderator, selectmen, and trustees. Also, if you need clarification on the zoning board amendments, you can find the Planning Board Explanations on the town website at http://sandwichnh.org/departments/town_clerks_office/elections/index.php. Now is a great time to familiarize yourself with the ballot before the elections on March 12.

Election Information

UPCOMING ELECTIONS FOR 2024:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Town Election – Town, Zoning, and School elections. Absentee Ballot Applications available at town website, sandwichnh.org/departments/town_clerk/elections.
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - Town Meeting – You must appear in person to vote at the Town Meeting session, and be a registered voter in the Town of Sandwich.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - State Primary Election
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - State General Election
Polls open at 8:00 am for all State/Federal Elections (10am for Town Election); Polls close at 7:00pm. 
LAST DAY TO CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION: JUNE 4, 2024 will be the last day registered voters can change their party affiliation prior to the September State Primary Election.
New voters may continue to register until election day, as permitted by law.
http://www.sandwichnh.org/departments/town_clerks_office/elections/index.php
All elections are held on the second floor of Town Hall located at 8 Maple Street, Sandwich, NH. It is important to note that the Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office is always closed on election days.

Town Hiring Camp Assistant Director

The Town of Sandwich will be posting an employment opportunity in the coming weeks for the 5 Days of Sandwich Assistant Director position. The Assistant Director assists in planning and implementing the 5 Days of Sandwich day camp program. The program serves children ages 7-13+ and runs for three weeks, Monday-Friday in July. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to reach out to the Selectmen's Office with questions. A job description and employment opportunity notice will be posted on the town website when available. Stay tuned!

Town offices 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

Sandwich Transfer Station

2023-2024 facility stickers are required for use of the Transfer Station (and swimming facilities). Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall, by mail or by drop box. Transfer Station use is strictly prohibited for vehicles without stickers/passes (even for longtime residents!).
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!

Harvest Church of the Lakes Region

Harvest Church invites you to join them at 80 Bean Road in Moultonborough, Sundays at 10:00 am for contemporary worship and Biblical teaching. Harvest’s mission is to Love God, Love Others, and Go into All the World. Harvest Church has several meetings during the week as well: a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich, a women’s Bible Study on Monday mornings in Moultonborough, and a home church meeting on Wednesdays in Sandwich. Contact us at [email protected] or 603-476-7037.

In the Round

In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 24 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. Meetings are Sunday, in person at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road. Doors open at 8:30, discussion begins at 8:45. The discussion generally runs until 10am, or a bit longer. The topic is always thought provoking and related to what people are thinking about these days. In the Round welcomes all points of view, reasonably and respectfully considered. Anyone who wishes to join in that spirit of dialog is invited. Various viewpoints are welcomed. Everyone is welcome.

North Sandwich Friends (Quaker) Meeting

North Sandwich Friends Meeting is open for in-person worship every Sunday from 10 – 11 a.m. in the 1881 historic Meeting House. The Meeting House is located at 354 Quaker Whiteface Road in North Sandwich, just north of the Durgin covered bridge.

Community Church of Sandwich

Proclaiming & Living the Unconditional Love of God through Jesus Christ. The Community Church of Sandwich has moved from the summer location at the Baptist Meetinghouse and now meets at the Methodist Meetinghouse, 6 Main Street until spring. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227 or email at [email protected].