Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard

Old Home Week Edition

As we finish up Old Home Week in Sandwich, there are many activities to enjoy around town. Thursday August 8 is the Artisans on the Green, the biggest Art and Craft fair of the year in Sandwich, from 10 until 4. The barn dance finishes the day Thursday at Town Hall, 7 pm. And while you’re in town, be sure to stop by one of the shops, such as Willow Pond, The Porch, Hill Country Books, or art galleries such as Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery or Field Fine Art Gallery, or visit the Historical Society! Don’t forget we’ve got Shakespeare performances, right here in town.   
Read on to find out all the Old Home Week happenings in Sandwich through Sunday August 11. Following is a listing of many events in order by date. More details listed by event sponsor, below.
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Thursday, August 8

Transportation Museum Open House - From 10 am till 2 pm, the Quimby Transportation Museum located at 16 Maple Street, will host an Open House.
Historical Society Museum Open - The Historical Society’s Elisha Marston House Museum, Barn and Gift Shop will be open from 10am till 4 pm with their Summer Exhibit; Check out this summer’s fantastic exhibit: “The Photograph and Memory” Located at 4 Maple Street. More information at sandwichhistorical.org.
Artisans on the Green – Thursday, August 8 from 10 am till 4 pm at the Town Green, 32 Main Street. One day art and craft fair featuring local artists selling handmade crafts. Enjoy craft demonstrations and food. Centersandwich.nhcrafts.org for more information.
Bike Parade! At 10:30, the Bike, Trike, and Doll Carriage Parade starts at Quimby Field. There will be prizes!
Luncheon on the Green - The Sandwich Woman’s Club is hosting their traditional luncheon and raffle on the green from 11 am till 1 pm. Visit with friends while enjoying homemade sandwiches, beverages, and desserts. Proceeds support community events sponsored by the Sandwich Woman’s Club, founded in 1928.
Raffle – At 1 pm, the Sandwich Woman’s Club Raffle Drawing takes place on the Town Green.
Shakespeare – At 5:30, is yet another chance to take in a Shakespeare play. Advice to the Players’ performance of War of the Roses Part II: Curses and Queens. on the trails at Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Road, Moultonborough.
Barn Dance - From 7 till 9:30 PM is your chance to kick up your heels! Come to the Town Hall upstairs for an old-fashioned barn dance, with Sandwich’s own Caravan Band. Sponsored by Board of Selectmen. Refreshments provided by Parks and Recreation. 8 Maple Street. Contact Parks and Recreation for information. 603-387-2180.


Friday, August 9

Adult Yoga - Yoga instructor Molly Simmons will lead a one-hour yoga class, free of charge. Quimby Field, 9 – 10 am.
Transportation Museum Open House - From 10 am till 2 pm, the Transportation Museum located at 16 Maple Street, will host an Open House.
Historical Society Museum Open - The Sandwich Historical Society’s Elisha Marston House Museum, Barn and Gift Shop will be open from 10-4. Check out this summer’s fantastic exhibit: “The Photograph and Memory” Located at 4 Maple Street. More information at sandwichhistorical.org.
Water Sports – Friday is Water Sports Day with beach staff, beginning at 12 noon. Located at Town Beach, 533 Squam Lake Road.
Collectors’ Day – The third Annual Collectors’ Day takes place on Friday from 12-3 pm. This is an opportunity for Sandwich residents to showcase personal collections (historical, cultural, pop culture). Advance table registration required. Info: sandwichhistorical.org/Calendar of Events. Grange Hall, 36 Maple St.
Triathlon – 5:00 pm; For the competitive athletes in your family, why not try the Family Fun Triathlon: Swim, Bike Run. Registration is at 4:30 pm at the Town Beach, 533 Squam Lake Road. (Rain delay: 6 pm)
Shakespeare – At 5:30, you can take in a Shakespeare play! Advice to the Players’ performance of War of the Roses Part II: Curses and Queens, at Quimby Park, 8 Maple St.


Saturday, August 10

Tennis Finals - From 8 am till 5 pm, the 49th Annual Bob Biddle Tennis Tournament Finals take place, at the Quimby Tennis Courts.
Masonic Lodge Open House – 10 till 3; 21 Main Street.
Farmers’ Market – Shop local at the Farmer’s Market on the Green, Saturday from 10-12 at the Village Green, 32 Main Street.
Summer Reading Finale – From 10 am till noon, the library’s Summer Reading Program Finale will take place at the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. Open to everyone!
Historical Society Museum Open - The Sandwich Historical Society’s Elisha Marston House Museum, Barn and Gift Shop will be open from 10-4. Check out this summer’s fantastic exhibit: “The Photograph and Memory” Located at 4 Maple Street. More information at sandwichhistorical.org.
Shakespeare – From 5:30 till 7 pm, enjoy Advice to the Players’ performance of War of the Roses Part II: Curses and Queens at Quimby Park, 8 Maple Street.


Sunday, August 11

Soccer - At 9 am is your chance to show your soccer skills at the Adult Pick-up Soccer, at Quimby Field.
Historical Society Picnic - From 12 – 2 is Sandwich Historical Society’s Annual Excursion and Picnic. Bring a lunch and a chair; desserts and drinks provided. Location: Heard Barn, 4 Skinner Street. Program to be announced.
Shakespeare – Advice to the Players’ closing performance of War of the Roses Part II: curses and Queens, at Quimby Park, 8 Maple Street.


Samuel H. Wentworth Library
~Summer Reading Raffle: Through August 10. Visit the library each week, check out books and enter your name to win. The more you read, write, or draw, the more opportunities to enter. All ages are encouraged to participate.
~Super Summer Reading Program Finale: Saturday, August 10, 10-noon. We’ll celebrate a summer of exploration and literacy in the Sandwich Fairgrounds, with games, the Summer Reading Program raffle drawing, crafts, and more.
~Fisher Cats Games: By reading 5 books this summer, you will win 2 free tickets to see a Fisher Cats baseball game.
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. :
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Advice to the Players

Upcoming performances:
August 9th -  11th, 5:30pm
Quimby Park: 8/9-8/11
Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the saga we began in 2022 with Henry V​!
​Visit the ticket link for more information!
https://advicetotheplayers.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExMjg4
War of the Roses Pt II: Curses & Queens is a continuation of the saga of the Yorks and Lancasters we began last summer. The story centers on Richard III's rise and fall from power. Margaret of Anjou is still fighting and though she loses her power, she still has her words. Elizabeth Grey marries Edward of York and unexpectedly finds herself Queen of a fractured England--until Anne (Warwick's youngest daughter) takes her place reluctantly. We invite you to join us to see this tale through twists and turns to the end of the war and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
This year ATTP is excited to bring you performances at Quimby Park in Sandwich AND on the trails at Castle in the Clouds. Park performances will be our traditional set up--bring a chair, bring a picnic, and enjoy the beauty of Center Sandwich. Trails performances offer a little more adventure--audience members will walk 1/3 mile to the performance starting location and move with the performers a few times throughout the show to end the play by the trailhead. For trails performances audience can bring a chair--but know that you'll be moving it a few times during the show. Trails performances will have no intermission, but concessions and merch will be available at the Box Office before and after the show.


Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery

Now featuring Dayna Talbot: Black White and Then Some—Multimedia pieces made from a vast array of materials. And, Anne McMillan: The Book as Art – books that become original and unusual art objects.
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com or 603-284-7728 for further information. Bring your questions and curiosity. We look forward to seeing you.
Regular Gallery hours are from 10 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday and 12 to 5 on Sunday.


Field Fine Art Gallery

Field Fine Art Gallery is open for summer hours, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm or by appointment: [email protected].
A new season of classes begins this Summer at Field Fine Art Studio, located at 74 Taylor Road in Sandwich.
Sign up today! Here are some classes coming soon:
Mon & Tues 12/13   - Glass Mosaic
Thursday 15   - Still Life in Watercolor
To register for a class or learn more about the classes, visit fieldfineart.net. Kathryn Field writes: “Everyone is creative. Come discover ways to tap into those talents.” Give a call to the Field Fine Art Gallery at 603-273-1326 to find out more. Email [email protected] for more information.


Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main Street, Sandwich, is open 7 days a week, until mid-October. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 ‘til 5. Many new exciting craftsmen have been added to the gallery this year. Come check them out! In addition , they are offering several classes in the month of August. Visit the website at centersandwich.nhcrafts.org, call 603-284-6831, or email [email protected] for more information.


Artisans on the Green

Artisans on the Green will be held during the Sandwich Old Home Week on the green in front of the Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery at 32 Main Street in Sandwich
from 10:00 - 4:00 on Thursday, August 8th. What is Artisans on the Green? During the Town of Sandwich’s Old Home Week (the first full week in August), New Hampshire artists and craftspeople gather on the Town Green to demonstrate, describe, and sell quality arts and crafts. The public is welcome to talk with the artists, watch them work, and purchase objects they love. Organized by Sandwich Home Industries each summer for many years, this event is a terrific way to celebrate its educational mission and commitment to the art and craft community.
Artisans show expertise in every media: fiber, glass, clay, metal, wood, paint, jewelry, and photography are all represented. The free day-long event occurs in rain or shine. Free parking is plentiful and lunch is available from the Sandwich Women’s Club with proceeds going to support their annual education scholarship.
For more information, contact: [email protected] or call 603-284-6831


Woman’s Club Raffle and Luncheon

One great tradition during Old Home Week, is the Sandwich Woman's Club Raffle and Luncheon. Come join us for food and fun! Sit and have a bite to eat while you take a break from wandering through the artists. The Sandwich Woman’s Club will be offering homemade sandwiches and desserts for the luncheon, as well as their famous Arnold Palmers. The luncheon takes place Thursday August 8th, from 11-1 on the town green in front of Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery. Proceeds fund the Community Christmas Tree, an annual party for the children in Sandwich hosted by the Woman’s Club.
Funds from the raffle are disbursed to Sandwich students attending college or trade school to assist them with book & supply money. Raffle tickets are still available! You can purchase a ticket from a Sandwich Woman’s Club Member. Items you might win include:
Services provided by local businesses, tickets to local concerts and plays, local museum passes, a goat hike, 2 nights of camping, a storytelling event, many beautiful handmade works of art, gift cards to local restaurants, stores, farms and shops, and more! Email Rita at [email protected] if you’d like to make a donation to the raffle, or to find out where to purchase a raffle ticket.


Artisan Center of North Sandwich

Quilling is an ancient art of using rolled paper strips to create decorated objects. Participants will learn how to create basic shapes and use them to adorn cards. Amanda Twaddle will lead the class, supplying all the materials required.
The class is on Friday, August 9 and lasts about 2 hours; your choice of class at 9:30 or 1:30. Class size is limited to 6 attendees. The cost is $15.
Artisan Center of North Sandwich, 506 Whiteface Road, North Sandwich (Wayside Farm) email [email protected] to register.


Historical Society

Please come enjoy this summer’s exhibit, “The Photograph and Memory,” featuring over 80 images from our collection, tracing the evolution of photography as it records and shapes our culture. "The Photograph and Memory" exhibition, at the Sandwich Historical Society. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10am-4pm; FREE! See your town through the ages come alive once again, through your viewing. Over 80 images!
Our beautiful Gift Shop will also be open highlighting new and familiar products as well as some wonderful layout changes. Something for everyone – and a great way to support the Society!


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. For more, visit https://www.sandwichhistorical.org/miscellany-and-mystery.html or visit sandwichhistorical.org. 
~August 11, 1910:   It is estimated that nearly $1500 damage was caused by washout in the highway during the severe storm of last week. ($1500 in 1910 would be roughly equivalent to $50,000 today. SHS ed.)
~August 9, 1934:  On July 23rd and ancient Indian “dugout” was recovered from the depths of Bearcamp Pond, off its eastern shore by Master Edward Ball, a student, and Ben Bullard, camp counselor, both staying in Sandwich, NH.  While engaged in bathing, its boat-like outline some days ago caught the keen attention of Master Ball and much diving was necessary for confirmation.  Found to be loaded with stones and additionally wedged under a submerged, water logged tree, dislodgement was difficult.  When relieved of its burden of years, the craft rose, was caulked with makeshift material and in spite of its long immersion actually carried the boys across the lake with good buoyancy.
(Subsequent carbon dating puts the age of the dugout in the late 18thIt is still a remarkable piece of history and craftsmanship and can be viewed at the Marston House. SHS ed.)


Live Owl Program

Marcia and Mark Wilson, owl experts, will introduce you to live owls UP CLOSE as they share their knowledge and insights. This entertaining and educational presentation begins with Mark’s interactive slide program featuring some of his finest owl photography. After much anticipation, Marcia brings the owls out one by one. Each bird is safely perched on her glove as she walks into the audience, providing intimate views of these secretive birds of prey.
Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Arts and Crafts Building in the Sandwich Fairgrounds, hosted by Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods and sponsored by the Sandwich Animal Hospital.


Fiddler on the Roof

Several Sandwich residents will be performing in Fiddler on the Roof this weekend. The timeless Tony Award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family is brought to life on the Colonial Theater stage, Main Street, Laconia, in a stirring musical production. The universal themes of family and tradition cut across barriers of race, religion, class and nationality to strike a chord of recognition in all human beings. Fiddler is a classic for a reason, and exceedingly relevant in today’s polarizing world. Come share the love, laughter, humanity and tears with the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative family. August 9, 7:30 pm, August 10, 7:30 pm, and August 11, 2:00 pm.


Willow Pond Antiques and Goods

Located at 12 main Street, Center Sandwich, Willow Pond features unique whimsical antiques and goods. You can also find Anna’s “Squam Neck Farm” Fresh Eggs at Willow Pond. Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11-4, and Sunday 12-4.


Bookshop Open

Hill Country Books at 25 Grove Street is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. You’ll find a selection of unique reading material, many old books. The air conditioner is on. There is a big selection of Cashmere fingerless gloves for cooler weather. Summer is the best time to take a look. Available will be hot mustard, chili sauce, Scottish Shortbread, a wide variety of crafts, small antiques, White Mountain prints, antiquarian books, books by local authors, and book bargains including sets for $20.


Corner House Restaurant

Did you know that 22 Main Street, where the Corner House now resides, has a rich history dating back to the 1800s? At 175 years old, The building has served as a general store, inn, restaurant, and even a community gathering place for generations of Sandwich residents. Stepping into the Corner House is like stepping back in time, with its charming atmosphere and dedication to community spirit.
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9, Friday and Saturday 4 – 10, Sunday 9 – 9 with brunch from 9-2.
Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub.
Friday, August 9 – Chris Peters
Friday, August 16 – Felicia
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219


Foothills Café and Curio
Summer Hours:
M 8am - 9pm
T Closed
W 8am - 9pm
Th 8am - 10pm Live Music on Thursday nights at 6:30
F 8am - 10pm
S 8am - 10pm
Sun 10am - 9pm
Foothills has a new ‘grab and go’ section, which includes Foothills’ sandwiches and salads, plus ice cream, chips, crackers, sodas, and chocolate bars.
Contact us at [email protected]
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.
The Foothills is proud to be hosting a fundraiser this summer for the Squam Lakes Association on Tuesday, August 20th at 6pm. This will be an exquisite dining experience a la Chef Boughalem including a 4 - course prix fixe gourmet meal. This is a SANDWICH SPECIFIC EVENT that we're calling Sandwich Loves Squam. How you can help: underwrite restaurant expenses so all the funds raised can go directly to SLA; Become a sponsor or major donor; Buy tickets! Seating is limited. The ticket price for the event is $195 per person and it includes everything – meal, drinks, tax and tip.
RSVP directly to The Foothills and we will arrange for the SLA to get In touch with you so that your money will be a donation, and therefore, a tax write off.


Eleven’s Prepared Foods

Elevens Catering is offering prepared salads and more at the North Sandwich Store, 2 Maple Ridge Road in North Sandwich on the weekends throughout the summer. Deliveries occur on Thursdays or Fridays. They are offering delicious favorites, like summer rice salad, pulled pork, curried chicken salad, gazpacho, chilled avocado soup, baba ghanoush, caramelized onion dip, potato salad, pineapple kale farro salad, broccoli cheddar soup.


Wayside Farm Bulk Berry Orders
Yes, it’s that time of year again. We’ve been harvesting fruit, freezing, and boxing it up. The order form is attached and there are some on the counter at the farm, but here are the particulars:
Deadline for orders is August 14 - no exceptions.
Quantities are limited, so first come first served.
Payment is check (payable to Wayside Farm) or exact cash only; either can be dropped off at the farm in the drop slot. If you prefer to mail an order form and check, make sure it reaches us by 8/14.
Pick up dates are noon to 5:00 only on Friday 8/23, Saturday 8/24, and Sunday 8/25.
And this year, we are adding our wonderful homemade jam to the sale: pre-order 6 or more jars for one of the above pick-up dates and pay $7.22 per 8 oz jar, 15% off the regular price of $8.50. That’s it, easy-peasy!
Wayside Farm, 506 Whiteface Road (Route 113A), North Sandwich


Papa Beans Ice Cream

There are lots of activities to do in Sandwich this week. We hope you will take a drive to our Sugarhouse and try our small batch homemade ice cream made on site using all New Hampshire dairy from Hatchland Farm, one small batch at a time. Indulge in our caramel ice cream which is made by carnalizing the sugar for its flavor and color. Or our increasingly popular Honeyberry ice cream (made with honeyberries from Wayside farm).  
Ice Cream Pints & half Pints if flavors like Maple Latte, Caramel, Cinnamon, and much more!   
Ice Cream Sandwich flavors include: Oatmeal Cookie with Maple Bourbon,  
Chocolate Chip with Vanilla , Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip cookies with Vanilla ice cream.  
Also, we have ice cream pies in assorted flavors, non-dairy treats, and pup cups.
Maple Products: Assortment of Plastic & Glass bottles of Maple syrup, Maple Bourbon Syrup, Maple Candy, and Maple Sugar. 


Mountain Breeze Farm

Mt Breeze Farm will be joining other vendors Saturday morning 10- 12 for a market on the green, 32 Main Street, Sandwich. We will be there with freshly made garlic scape powder and salt, beef, pork and maple syrup. We will have ground beef, beef kielbasa, beef chorizo, stew meat and select steaks. For pork we will have ground pork, breakfast sausage, bratwurst, kielbasa, bone-in chops, cutlets, ham steaks, spareribs and baby back ribs. We will also have maple syrup in a variety of sizes.


Farmers’ Market

Your local farmers are busy raising and growing all sorts of delicious and beautiful products, and they want to share the bounty with you. During Old Home Week, you have two Saturday farmers’ markets to choose from, Saturday August 10, from 10 am to 12 noon on the green in front of the Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery in the center of town. You’ll find local beef, pork, eggs, syrup, vegetables, herbs, jams, delicious baked goods, down home music, and more! If you like small, quiet, local farmers’ markets, this is the one for you.


Bearcamp Pond Meeting

The 67th Annual Meeting of the Bearcamp Pond Association will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the East Sandwich Meeting House on Rte. 25 across from Vittum Hill Road. All are welcome to attend.
The Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Bearcamp Pond. Our diverse programs, such as water testing, maintenance of loon nesting rafts, as well as community outreach and education, help ensure the pond remains healthy and a source of enjoyment for all. You can learn more about the BCPA online at www.bearcamppond.org. Light refreshments will be served following the meeting.


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.
Every other Wednesday, 11-3.
Next date: Wednesday, August 14
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067.


Senior Meals

Join the fun at our Wednesday lunch here in Sandwich! Sandwich senior meals take place on Wednesdays at noon at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich. Additionally, 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 will be ready at 11:30!
Next week’s Menu:
Monday, August 12: Cheese ravioli with butternut squash, broccoli, marinated summer squash, garlic bread, bananas
Tuesday, August 13: Chicken fajita bowl, Spanish rice, corn stew, green beans, oranges
Wednesday, August 14: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, Brusssel sprouts, carrots, dinner rolls, pear cups
Thursday, August 15: Tuna salad on bed of lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, cukes, carrot and chickpea salad, chips, cottage cheese, berry cups


School Hiring Art Teacher

Sandwich Central School is looking for a certified art teacher to work one day per week this school year (2024-2025). Please help spread the word and direct any interested candidates to the school principal, Jeremy Hillger at [email protected] or 603-284-7712.


East Sandwich Chapel Meeting

The annual Summer Service at the East Sandwich Meetinghouse will take place Sunday, August 18, at 2:00 pm. Come meet your neighbors while enjoying the historic meetinghouse. Refreshments to be served. The Meetinghouse Association needs our neighbors’ help to be stewards of the Meetinghouse and Vittum Hill Cemetery.


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!


Styrofoam Collection

From Mark Longly of the Sandwich Recycling Group:
Styrofoam collection at the Sandwich transfer station has been going well and our 
weekly deliveries to the Gilford densifier have resulted in savings from reduced
hauling fees as well as lower emissions and ash from incineration.  In addition 
to these benefits, the recycled material is used as feedstock in making insulation 
board, thereby replacing the need for virgin polymer in the construction process. 
Our hub location in Gilford, serving 12 towns, has diverted more than 88 40-yard 
containers from landfills or incinerators. 
However, there are three things you can do to make the task of preparing recycled 
Styrofoam for shipment easier for me and the equipment operators in Gilford:
1.)  The material to be fed into the densifier's hopper must be broken down to less than 12" X 12" sized pieces. 
2.)  The Styrofoam must be free of contamination.  Please clean any food scraps and remove all packaging, tape, cardboard, and labels. 
3.)   Polypropylene packaging cannot be densified.  Expanded polypropylene is soft and flexible, whereas expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) is rigid and breakable. 


Election Information

UPCOMING ELECTIONS FOR 2024:
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. 
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 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

Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10 at the Baptist Meetinghouse, Church Street during the summer months. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227, email [email protected], or call 603-284-6151


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.


Harvest Church of the Lakes Region

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: a men’s Bible Study on Mondays and a home church meeting on Thursdays in Sandwich. Call for details! Contact us at [email protected] or 603-476-7037.


In the Round

In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 25 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.