Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard
 
The trees have burst into color over the last week. Bright yellow, orange, red and  green covers the hills and valleys around Sandwich. It’s definitely jacket and sweater weather now. Hope you have a chance to get out and enjoy the beauty!
 
Here are some fun and interesting events coming up in the next few weeks. You can read more about them below.
 
October 24 – Doug Hazard at Cornerhouse
October 25 – Geology Walk and Talk
October 26 – Pumpkin Wall
October 28 – Flu Clinic
October 31 – Halloween in the Village
November 5 – Historical Society annual Meeting
November 6, 7 – Mosaic Glass Art Class at Field fine Art
November 15 – Master Plan Survey Due
 
2025 Fun Fair Facts
 
Trecia McEvoy of Sandwich writes: The photography exhibit had 320 entries in the OPEN division and 106 school entries this year! Fantastic and so many beautiful photos. It was quite impressive so I hope everyone had a chance to take a look at some point over the weekend. Once again we had amazing judges that we simply can't do without! One of them - a true professional, well known, local photographer - volunteered their time for a 3rd year in a row!
The Skillet Toss saw 59 competitors! While that's half of what we had in 2023 (127!), with the threat of a nor'easter, we'll take it!
The Keg Toss remained pretty consistent with its number of competitors at 41! The highest number of competitors to date was 58 in 2023. We must have had a perfect weather day in 2023! I do remember the crowd blocking most of the paths around the arena.
Speaking of crowds, what a hearty crowd of supporters we had this year! They were enthusiastic and loud and that makes the competition all that much more fun! So, thank you for coming to watch even if you don't compete. Not only does it fire up the competitors but the committee appreciates the effort on a chilly morning. 
We had competitors from Oregon, NJ, Colorado, Ohio, Indiana and many NH towns but a shout out to the 20 competitors that call Sandwich home! You are our favorites and it makes us happy to see you year after year! Ms. Lipstick and Betty Backache - you know who you are! LOL
The winning distances were 53'3" for the Skillet (just a tad further than the Inaugural toss made by my 101 year old grandmother, Edna Burrows in 2010!) and 35'10" for the 10th annual Keg Toss.
That's a wrap for the 2025 Skillet and Keg Toss competitions and the Photography Exhibit at the best fair - The Sandwich Fair! 
 
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.
 
Museum Passes Available
 
Discounted or free admission is available in 2025 with the Samuel H. Wentworth Library’s pass to:
Currier Museum of Art in Manchester; Squam Lake Natural Science Center in Holderness, (discounted admission); The Boat Museum in Moultonborough, free admission up to 4.
 
Field Fine Art
 
Get your creative juices flowing! 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]
Pumpkin Wall: Sunday, October 26 at 4:30- 6:00pm
Bring (and leave) a Jack-O-Lantern to Remick Park in North Sandwich. Every year our community lines the stone wall with carved glowing pumpkins. This is a great tradition and we are hoping for everyone to take part. Whether your family has participated in this event for generations, or you have never been, we are hoping to make this year’s wall the best ever! 
 
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. 
 
Geology Walk and Talk October 25
 
The gang is back - Dan Tinkham, Fred Lavigne, Jim Mykland and Dan Reidy. This dynamic team will take you on a tour of the Bennett Street area in North Sandwich, which will include fascinating and informative discussions of the geologic, natural and human histories of our town and how they connect to each other.
Who: All are welcome!
What: Geology Walk and Talk in and around the Bennett Street area. 
Where: We will gather at the Sandwich Historical Society’s Quimby Transportation Museum (next to Town Hall) at 9:45 AM and arrange carpooling as vehicle space is limited where we are going. We will leave the museum parking lot promptly at 10:00 AM and head to the McCrillis Trail parking area off Whiteface Intervale Road. For those who live closer to the Bennett Street area, please feel free to meet us at the McCrillis Trail Parking area at 10:15 AM where we will arrange carpooling for you folks. Dress for the weather to include comfortable walking/hiking foot gear. The short walking portions will be easy to moderate. Bring plenty of water and a lunch (carry in/carry out).
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Why: An opportunity to learn, ask questions, and spend time with other curious friends and neighbors to learn about the geological, natural and human history of this beautiful part of our town.
~ Membership: Not a member yet? Consider joining the Society and share in our mission "to collect and preserve the material culture and historical record of the town of Sandwich, and to use these resources in service to the public through educational experiences and outreach to the community." Membership is our strength, so please renew or consider joining (online, mail or in-person). We offer the convenience of payment via credit card and PayPal (the Society absorbs the fees); however, when possible, paying with cash or check is always preferred.
~Stay up to date with our upcoming events and programs: Calendar: We might be closing for the season; however, we are active year-round with a variety of events and programs!
 
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
 
Trish Bushmich of CSVW writes: Everything in nature is absolutely gorgeous this weekend … the weather, the foliage, and the trails at 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.
 
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 24 – Doug Hazard
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:
Monday 10/27, 8 a.m.- All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Wednesday 10/29, 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
(Online only this week, 10/18, and no class on Sunday 10/19.)
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
 
The Flower Stand is CLOSED for the 2025 Season. Thank You for another Fantastic Year! But for the first time, dahlia tuber clumps will be for sale through the website. All tuber clumps were grown and dug right here on the farm this season. Tuber clumps need to be rinsed, divided and stored over the winter and can be planted out next spring. Each clump will yield 3-6 tubers after division. Tuber clumps are $20 each. 
A step-by-step dividing and storage guide with tips and tricks is provided on the website. You will receive a printed copy of the guide at pick up. There are lots of photos and videos for visuals available on the tuber clump product website pages too. Shop Dahlia Tuber Clumps Here: https://www.yourneighborsflowers.com/category/dahlia-tubersPick up location: The Flower Studio at Your Neighbor’s Flowers 4 Dow Road Sandwich, NH (Pick up day and time are selected during 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, hot and sweet peppers, 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.
 
Something Wild Farm
 
From Richard of Something Wild Farm: I'm currently sitting next to some fluffy baby chicks who are working hard to grow their little wings and stay awake for more than three minutes straight. I have enjoyed taking a break in 2025 while handling some challenging life stuff, but I miss having farm critters. Nothing makes me happier than dumb baby chicks smashing into each other like bumper cars. I hope to get some pasture-raised eggs in your fridge in 2026.
I still have some maple syrup and frozen elderberries and hand salves available if anyone is interested. Message or check farm store on the site! I won't have a new farm stand set up until March, likely.
Something Wild Farm is located in North Sandwich.
 
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].
 
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.
Next week’s Menu:
Monday, Oct. 27 – Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy, Egg Noodles, Peas, Beets, Peaches, Dinner Roll
Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Cheeseburger Macaroni, Stewed Tomatoes, Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll
Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Ve getable and Chickpea Stir-fry, Brown Rice, Cauliflower, Chow Mein Noodles, Banana, Cottage Cheese
Thursday, Oct. 30 – Roast Pork, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green beans, Carrots, Applesauce, Dinner Roll
 
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.
 
Community Nurse Benefits Residents
 
Sandwich resident Richard Knox has offered some thoughts on the need for the new Sandwich Community Nurse Association, launched in March:
Among the 65 Sandwich clients Nurse Danielle Paquette-Horne followed in September, the leading reasons for her interventions were:
~Emotional support
~Assistance with symptom management
~Assistance with social risk factors such as food, housing, and transportation.
Some of the outcomes noted include reduced anxiety, improved understanding of medications, ability to remain at home, and connection to another provider.
“We are truly a community that wants to age in place,” says Cath Graham, board chair of the Sandwich Community Nurse Association. Danielle’s services are free, but the SCNA invites tax-deductible donations to keep this new community resource thriving. Send your checks to PO Box 603, Center Sandwich 03227.
 
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). The bins out front to collect this plastic aren't always labeled Trex, but the manager stated that they are part of their program. 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. 
For any recycling program to work, however, is a community enterprise, depending on two things:
 1. Finding dedicated volunteers to run the program
 2. How compliant the participants are; we found about 3/4 of the plastics did not belong or were contaminated (as we all know, plastic is the most complicated material to recycle).
The good news is that many people in Sandwich did a great job in bringing clean, thin plastic to the Trex bins. Thanks to you and 2 1/2 years of volunteer time, Jim, Marin & Dwight saved the town close to 400 25 gal-size bags of soft, thin plastic from the trash dumpster (and loose in our environment) hundreds of years of breaking down into microplastics, possibly leaching into soil and water (some landfill containment is better than others). THANK YOU ALL!
 
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.