Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard
 
White frost crunches under our feet, instead of leaves this morning. A low-lying fog over Red Hill Pond lifts and as the sun splashes across the Sandwich Range, the hills glow golden.
 
Here are some fun and interesting events coming up in the next few weeks. You can read more about them below.
 
October 31 – Halloween in the Village
October 31 – Jackie at Cornerhouse
November 1 – Local WWI Vet Story at Library
November 5 – Historical Society annual Meeting
November 6, 7 – Mosaic Glass Art Class at Field fine Art
November 15 – Master Plan Survey Due
 
Master Plan Survey
 
The Town of Sandwich is updating its Master Plan — a document that will help guide land use, housing, natural resources, and community priorities over the next decade. The Town of Sandwich has mailed the 2025 Master Plan Survey to all taxpayers. Residents and property owners are encouraged to complete the survey online through SurveyMonkey to make data collection and analysis easier.
Online Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BTR2Z7  
If you prefer, you may complete the paper version and return by mail, or in person to one of the drop boxes at Town Hall or the Library.
Your responses will help guide the Planning Board and other town committees as they update Sandwich's Master Plan -- the long-range document that identifies community priorities and future directions. 
Survey Deadline: November 15, 2025
For more information, visit the Master Plan page on the Town website at www.sandwichnh.org 
This survey is your chance to share your priorities, concerns, and hopes for the future of Sandwich.
Your input matters: the Planning Board and other town committees rely on resident feedback to set direction and shape future policies.
For more information, visit the Master Plan Committee page on the Town website: sandwichnh.org, click Master Plan. Questions? Email us at [email protected].
 
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.
 
Costumes and Trick-or-Treating at the Library
 
From Harry Potter to Rapunzel, there are still many wonderful costumes and accessories available at the library, not just for kids, adults can shop for costumes as well! Come check out the array of kids costumes that are up for grabs right up until Halloween on 10/31! There are also accessories for adults such as hats, pins, scarves, etc. Everything is available in the Community Room of the library downstairs. And a HUGE thank you to everyone who has brought in costumes, we appreciate it very much!
PS: Make sure to stop by the library on Halloween night while trick-or-treating to get some candy! Ms. Becca will be handing out candy from 4:30 PM until 7 PM! 
 
Veteran’s Day-themed Program

You're invited! This year's annual meeting for The Friends of the Library will feature a Veterans Day-themed program focused on Sandwich summer resident, Hamilton Coolidge, a World War I flying ace and member of the famous 94th “Hat in the Ring” squadron. Storyteller, Vicky Dworkin, (Ham's grand niece) will draw on the many letters Ham sent home describing his service in France for the program. A selection of those letters have been published in "Letters of an American Airman" which is available in the library's collection. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. Saturday, November 1 at 10:30 AM at the Samuel H. Wentworth Library in the Community Room.
 
Field Fine Art
 
Make a gift for someone special for Christmas at Field Fine Art Gallery  No experience needed. All materials supplied. Field Fine Art is offering a class on Mosaic Glass Creations on Thursday and Friday, November 6 and 7. Please visit fieldfineart.net to register.
 
HALLOWEEN
 
Friday, October 31, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Trick or Treating will take place in the village. If you do not live in the village, please drop off a bag or two of candy at Sandwich Town Hall (Mon-Thur 7:30-5:30) on or before Thursday, 10/30 to be redistributed among the houses in the village. There is a group of creatures who haunt the village every Halloween. If you, or someone you know, would like to help haunt the town please contact Ole Anderson at the Sandwich rec office 603-387-2180 or [email protected]
 
Sandwich Historical Society
 
Historical Society Annual Meeting
 
The Society's Annual Meeting will be held at the Doris L. Benz Community Center, on Wednesday, November 5, with our Annual Potluck Supper beginning at 5:30 PM. A perfect time to visit with friends and neighbors and sample some delicious dishes (...and you do not have to cook a whole meal! - just bring a dish to share). Beverages provided by the Society.
6:15 PM - President Geoff Burrows will kick-off the business meeting
7:00 PM - "Tough Men & Tall Trees - Logging in the Beebe River Valley" presented by Director Jim Mykland
7:45 PM - Director Mykland will provide closing remarks 
Our special thanks to the Doris L. Benz Community Center for the use of their beautiful building. Please consider leaving a donation.
 
Rural Cemetery Closing for Winter
 
The trustees of the Rural Cemetery will be cleaning the grounds in preparation for closing the cemetery for the winter. The veteran’s flags will be removed (to be replaced in the spring) – the veteran’s markers may stay year-round. 
Please pick up any items of value to you before November 15, otherwise they will be disposed of. Any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
 
Red Hill Pond Boat Removal
 
This a gentle reminder that Saturday, November 1st is the deadline for boat removal from the Red Hill Pond public access landing off of Top of the World Road, as posted on site. Any boats remaining after the deadline will be removed by the land owners. As always thank you for your cooperation in preserving the beauty of this conservation land.
 
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
 
Get outside in picturesque Sandwich, New Hampshire and give yourself an exquisite autumn experience. CSVW Trails are the perfect place to get your fall foliage fix as you travel along the forest trails. Make your way to Teacup Lake where you will find sparkling waters and views of Mt Israel. Head down the River Trail to see ancient glacial boulders along the pristine Cold River surrounded by forest.
 The trails are a cool and quiet place for hikers, birdwatchers, and all nature enthusiasts. Located at 740 Mt Israel Road in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.
CSVW is open FREE to the public every day from dawn until dusk with plenty of FREE parking.
 
CSVW Job Opening
 
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods (CSVW) is a 501©3 public nonprofit year-round nature, bird, and wildlife sanctuary located at 740 Mt. Israel Road, Center Sandwich, NH with 200+ acres of woodland trails, meadows, ponds and streams.
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, year round position. The primary roles of the resident caretaker are to be the onsite host for CSVW visitors, and to perform physical labor in maintaining the trails, woodlands, and flower gardens for wildlife and visitors on a year-round basis. This includes grooming and maintaining 10+ miles of woodland trails year-round for hiking, snow shoeing, and x-country skiing. As a resident of the historic Chapman House, the caretaker will also ensure the well-being of the home and grounds. Visit the CSVW Careers page: www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com/csvw-careers to see the full job description, duties, required qualifications, and skills, salary, and benefits, along with information on applying.
Get outside in picturesque Sandwich, New Hampshire and give yourself an exquisite autumn experience. CSVW Trails are the perfect place to get your fall foliage fix as you travel along the forest trails. Make your way to Teacup Lake where you will find sparkling waters and views of Mt Israel. Head down the River Trail to see ancient glacial boulders along the pristine Cold River surrounded by forest.
 The trails are a cool and quiet place for hikers, birdwatchers, and all nature enthusiasts. Located at 740 Mt Israel Road in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.
CSVW is open FREE to the public every day from dawn until dusk with plenty of FREE parking.
 
Trek for Trees Challenge
 
The Squam Lakes Association is putting on a challenge to get your name and a short message of your choice on one of our newly planted tree tags. 
The Trek for Trees challenge is from October 1st to October 31st! We have planted 22 fruit trees: apples, pears, peaches, mulberries, plums, hazelnuts, and serviceberries. These trees need labels! The first four lines of text will be taken up with the tree description, but we are leaving the last two lines to you!
Read or hike to get a chance to have your name and a short message on one of our tree tags. Visit your local public library in Sandwich at the main desk to get your tickets today. Reading 100 pages is equal to one entry into our "raffle".
Or--
Join our Strava linked on our website: Trek for Trees Challenge! to enter by running, hiking or paddling one mile. 
Multiple entries are encouraged; there will be 20 total winners selected to sponsor our 20 trees. Your name will be added to the sign if you win; any additional messages for the tree tag must be 10 words or shorter. Submissions end October 31, 2025. An in-person drawing will be held on November 2, 2025, to reveal the 20 winners. To enter, visit https://squamlakes.org/event/trek-for-trees/
 
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]. 
 


Corner House Restaurant
 
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, October 31 - Jackie
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219
 
Foothills Café and Curio
 
For the past few years The Foothills has adopted a local non-profit to support and this year is no different. We are very happy to announce that October is Sandwich Children's Center month at The Foothills. When you're dining at The Foothills you will see table tents with a QR code that directs you to their fundraising page. Or, you can just add an extra $10, $20 or $100 to your Foothills bill and that money will go direct to SCC at the end of the month. Help us to help them keep the doors open all day, teach, and entertain the little ones while their parents earn a living.
AND...Trivia is coming back, but not quite yet. Ashley and Amelia are working on some profound (and some trivial) questions. We will be doing Trivia on the first and third Thursdays of the month starting in November. Get your teams ready for November 6th! Can't wait for these extraordinarily fun and competitive nights. Many thanks to Ashley and Amelia for bringing it!
Fall 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.
Fall offerings:
8:00 am – 11:30 am: Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Burritos
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Ice Cream, Snacks and Soups
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner
Sunday Brunch – 10:30 am – 3 pm
Bob’s Baguettes are delivered fresh out of the oven at 9 am to the Foothills on Thursdays and Saturdays!
Email [email protected].
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.
 
North Sandwich Store
 
Exciting news! Sandwich resident and accomplished chef, Gregg Grant, of All Seasons Provisions, is now supplying the community with delicious home cooked foods at the North Sandwich Store. Gregg will provide his creative spin on prepared foods for the refrigerators there, and manage grocery and sundry items as Eleven’s had been doing. Already, All Seasons Provisions has made several delicious soups and fall dishes available, such as Roasted Vegetable Sage Risotto, Mac and Cheese, Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Beef Stew, G/F Breaded Chicken Cutlets, G/F Chicken Parmesan, and more to come soon.
You can pick up local items such as meats from Sandwich’s Mountain Breeze Farm, Sunnyfield Bread, Sandwich Creamery ice cream and dairy products, locally roasted bags of coffee, and other items at the North Sandwich Store.
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.
 

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. Thank you!
Schedule of 60-minute classes:
Saturday 11/1, 9 am  - All Levels Flow with Molly – in studio and on Zoom
Monday 11/3, 8 a.m.- All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Wednesday 11/5, 9 a.m. – All Levels Flow with Molly – in studio and on Zoom
Drop-in price: 17.00; 5-class pass - $75.00. 10-class pass - $150.00
[email protected].
 
Dragonfly Yoga Barn
 
Practice Schedule
Tuesday: 8:15 am, Beach Yoga at Sandwich Town Beach
Wednesday: 8:15 am – 5 Element Slow Flow
Thursday: 5:00 pm – Vinyasa Flow
Friday: 8:15 am– Yin Yoga
Saturday: 8 – 9:15 am – 5 Element Flow
Sunday: 5 – 6:15 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.
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 is open Saturdays, 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.
 
Your Neighbor’s Flowers
 
It’s officially tulip bulb time at Your Neighbor’s Flowers, and they’re offering some for sale on the website for the second year in a row.
There are 6 very special varieties to choose from, all of which feature lovely two-tone petals, peony style double flowering blooms, and all the ruffles and frills you can imagine. 
To check out the varieties, browse the website here: https://www.yourneighborsflowers.com/category/tulip-bulbs
Most varieties are available in the following 3 quantities:
Gardener's Gift Bag $15: 10 hand-selected bulbs packaged in a brown paper bag with planting instructions. This makes a sweet gift and is a great way to sample new varieties!
Tulip Enthusiast $25: 25 hand-selected bulbs packaged in a brown paper bag with planting instructions. A generous bundle for anyone who just can’t get enough tulips! This selection is ideal for brightening multiple garden beds or sharing with a tulip loving friend.
Landscaper's Special $40: 50 hand-selected bulbs boxed with planting instructions. This is a good option for anyone looking to add a little extra drama to their garden next spring, a drift of tulips is simply stunning! 
Pick-Up Details: Bulbs are available for pick-up on the farm from 9AM-12PM Saturday November 1st and Sunday November 9th. You will be able to select your exact pick up date during the checkout process on the website. 
Learn more at www.yourneighborsflowers.com/. Your Neighbor’s Flowers is located at 4 Dow Road, Sandwich.
 
Chestnut Meadow Farm
 
Stop by the self-serve stand: We’ve got end of season tomatoes, onions, garlic, a few other fall vegetables, and eggs! Stop by our farmstand or email us to place an order. 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
 
Tristan from Waxing Moon writes: We were very pleasantly surprised at the success of the Sandwich Farmers Market! What we imagined would be a fun little supplemental market turned out to be quite the sales outlet for us and we struggled to keep up! We’ve already been plotting how we can make adjustments to our crop plan next season to better accommodate the demand from the lovely sandwich folks. It was wonderful to become more involved in, and begin a deeper connection with, the town we live and grow in. 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 more folks and businesses come on to join the space 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, Farm to Table in West Ossipee, and Jo Jo’s Deli in Moultonborough.
 
Papa Beans Ice Cream/Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse
 
We’ve got a delicious lineup of ice cream flavors for you to enjoy!
Also in stock – Ice Cream Sandwiches (aka portable frozen happiness):
Available at Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse:
Come stock up on delicious, locally made maple goodies, including: Assorted bottles of Maple Syrup (both plastic & glass), Maple Candy, Maple Sugar, Maple Cream
Visit Us Any time: 301 Wing Road, Sandwich, NH
Open 7 days a week | 9 AM – 9 PM
 
Christmas in the Village
 
Save the date! Come to Sandwich for the 49th Annual Sandwich Christmas in the Village craft fair, holiday sale, and celebration the first weekend in December. This year it falls on December 6 and 7. Started almost 50 years ago by an enterprising group of local craftspeople, Sandwich Christmas in the Village has grown into a two-day holiday tradition, expanding and reinventing itself with each new generation. In 2024, Christmas in the Village featured 22 locations around Sandwich with over 40 participants, selling a wide variety of crafts, fine art, gifts, goodies, holiday ornaments, greens, and décor, as well as hosting special events and children’s activities throughout the weekend.
The Christmas in Village website and Facebook page will be your source for all the info you need for local holiday shopping. While we finalize this year's plans, you can check out the website to see last year's participants and locations.
Want to be part of it? Applications to participate should be submitted by October 6.
AND Christmas in The Village is a grassroots volunteer collaboration that magically comes together once a year. If you are willing to lend a hand with organizing or marketing, please contact Julie Deak at 603-77-0140, or email [email protected].
 
Christmas Market at Bearcamp Center
 
Shop local this Christmas! Sandwich and other local artisans will be offering their works at the Christmas Market at Bearcamp Center, 1164 Bunker Hill Road, Tamworth on the following dates and times:
Friday 11/28, 10:00 – 4:00
Thursdays, December 4, 11, and 18, noon – 4:00
Fridays, December 5, 12, and 19 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday December 6 – 10:00 – 3:00
Saturday, November 29, and December 13,  and 20 10:00 – 1:00
Sponsored by North Sandwich Artisans, Amanda Twaddle and Wendy Shambaugh
 
Sandwich Children’s Center Foothills Fundraiser
 
Support the Sandwich Children’s Center when dining at The Foothills! The Sandwich Children’s Center is so grateful to the team at The Foothills for sponsoring the center during the months of October and November! 
Throughout October, Foothills Café patrons can scan the QR code on their table flyer to donate directly to SCC. A contribution can also be added to your meal tab.
In addition, each Friday night in November, a portion of the sale of your meal will be donated to SCC. Stop by The Foothills on Main Street in Center Sandwich for a delicious meal, cozy atmosphere, and to support SCC!
Thanks to the support of Sandwich community members and organizations, the Sandwich Children’s Center is able to continue their mission of providing high-quality, nature-inspired education for the young children and families in and around Sandwich.
 
Carroll County Public Health Free Events
 
Carroll County Coalition for Public Health-Granite United Way and partner organizations are offering some upcoming events which are open the public and free to participants, including:
Responding to Addiction – November 3 at Memorial Hospital
Tri-County CAP Winter Gear giveaway, November 8 in Tamworth; Connect Suicide Prevention Training Dec. 11 in Tamworth; and the Ossipee Mobile Food Pantry, December 16 in Ossipee. Find out more at Carroll County Coalition for Public Health, www.c3ph.org.
 
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 November 5 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
 
Over 60? Please join us at the Benz on Wednesdays for senior meals. Lunch is served at 12:00. 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. Wednesdays at noon at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich.
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.
 
Flu Clinic
 
The Lakes Region VNA will hold their annual Flu clinic at the Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road in Sandwich, October 28 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. If you are planning to get a flu shot this season, this is a good opportunity. Please bring ID and insurance card. If you are not insured, please come anyway, as the LRVNA will absorb the cost. Covid boosters are not being offered at this event. For those over 65, the high dose flu shot will be provided. Children’s Flu shots will also be available.
 
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!
 
Thin Film Plastic Recycle Program Ends
 
The plastic Recycling 'Trex' Program (thin soft 'film plastics) at the Transfer Station has ended as of Columbus day weekend. We couldn't find a replacement volunteer. Of course the larger dumpster solid plastic recycling (including # 1, 2 & 7) will continue. 
However, don’t stop the good habit of bringing this plastic to a Trex bin. You can bring it to Hannafords in Meredith (& most store locations).  There will be a large poster at transfer station as a reminder to redirect your thin plastics.
Recycling is a very worthwhile endeavor if, indeed materials go to a better destination than landfill and Trex has created a near-perfect solution with plastic composite for building materials. 
 
Durgin Bridge Re-opens
 
Durgin Bridge is officially reopened to vehicular traffic! As the Board of Selectmen and Road Agent continue discussions and planning around installation of monitoring devices and additional improvements to protect the structure from future damages, temporary traffic delays may occur. Use of this bridge by commercial vehicles is strongly discouraged; the Board is pursuing official implementation of this restriction. Advance notice of any delays and restrictions will be provided, as applicable. 
Thank you to our highway crew, Fire Chief, Stan Graton and the 3G Construction crew for their work to restore this important community asset!
 
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 10am. The church is meeting 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
 
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.