Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard

The Sandwich Range stands majestic to the north, the peaks hinting at the upcoming season. A dusty coating on the highest elevations blushes pink with the sunrise. There are so many things to give thanks for this Thanksgiving.

Here’s a few of the fun and interesting events coming up in the next couple weeks in and around Sandwich: (you can read more about them below!)

November 29 – Taylor Whiteside at Cornerhouse
December 5 – Wreath Making
December 7-8 – Christmas in the Village
December 13 – A Christmas Carol Reading


Christmas in the Village

Christmas in the Village will take place on Saturday 12/7 and Sunday 12/8. There are over 35 Sandwich craftsmen and businesses participating this year in ten village locations and seven outlying locations.
The website is being updated constantly as we get information about the participants. Have a peek (regularly) for a preview: see below for our website and Facebook. sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com Here are some of our locations and vendors:
The rest of the folks at Town Hall, Saturday 9-4 and Sunday 10-2:
~Patsy Frasier, Back to Basics Craftworks (accepts cash, square): Patsy has adorable needle-felted sculptures, home décor, gifts, and ornaments. She also sells needle-felting supplies and books. For a $5 suggested donation, Patsy will teach children how to make a needle-felted alpaca, sheep, or horse ornament. The donations will benefit the Sandwich Children’s Christmas Project. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
~Amanda Twaddle, Seaside Duet Artisan Jewelry (accepts cash, check, Venmo, PayPal): You’ll find beautiful, embroidered items, quillwork, and unique hand-made jewelry at Amanda’s booth.
~Jocelyn Paradis, Lilac Toad (accepts cash, Venmo): Fun and intriguing original artwork, stickers, handprinted clothing, and more.
~Linda Danielovich, Fraser Designs (accepts cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, cc): You’ll stay warm with Linda’s colorful, hand-crafted winter hats and neck gaiters made of performance pique with a warm Polartec lining.
~Blair Newcomb, Newcomb Art (accepts cash, check, cc): Enjoy the talents of Blair as you peruse her oil paintings and cards, and her handknit mittens!
~Wendy Shambaugh (accepts cash, check, Venmo): Need a unique gift – think Ukrainian Egg, Japanese Temari Thread Ball, rope bowls, or a cross-stitch Santa ornament, and a few surprises.
Benz Center participants: 18 Heard Road; Saturday only 9 – 3
~Amy Brown & Sarah: A crafter going back to the beginnings of Christmas in the Village, with wreaths of various sizes & floral arrangements. Ever-popular $5.00 earrings from Sarah!
~Robin Cornwell Embellishments: Printmaking on fabric – clothing, napkins, dish towels, scarves, hand quilted Art Quilts; all printed on hand dyed fabrics.
~Diane Davis, Diane D Crochet: crocheted afghans, bags, hats, scarves, shawls, ponchos
~Megan Horne, Meg Made Treasures: Wood burned items – spoons, clocks, coasters, boxes, signs, keychains, earrings, and more.
~Jessica Kelly, J Kelly Photos: photo cards, magnets, framed photos featuring landscapes, sunsets, flowers, birds, and more.
~Valerie & Rich Veld, Little Apiary on the Hillside: Raw honey, lotion body bars, lip & heel balm, soap, beeswax candles
sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com 


Samuel H. Wentworth Library
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the holiday, and will reopen Saturday at 10:00 am.
Happy Fall Greetings! The Samuel H. Wentworth Library has some great programs coming up.
~A Christmas Carol - The Samuel H. Wentworth Library presents a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this holiday season, narrated by one of our own: Sandwich local Chris Boldt! 
Join us Friday, December 13th at 6:00 pm for this free event for all ages. Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite blanket and pillow to sit up front near the fireplace to listen to this beloved classic. This event will run 90 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. 
The Library will close early at 4:00pm on the 13th and reopen at 5:30 for seating!
We kindly request that you call or email us to reserve your seat.
~Squam Lake Natural Science Center - We've just received word that the Squam Lake Natural Science Center is going to stay open on weekends through the month of November. Weekend hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the last admission at 2:00 p.m. The library's pass for discounted admission will be available to use by cardholders for this extended season surprise. Call or email us to reserve it.
~Preschool Story time: Fridays at 10:30
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.


Books-Sandwiched-In

Attention all readers! Here's the line up of books for your winter reading. Thank you, book reviewers!
The Books Sandwiched In committee hopes you'll enjoy these books, and can join the discussions Mondays at noon in the library Community Room.
~January 13: Where You’ll Find Me by Ty Gagne, Reviewer Frances Strayer. Kate Matrosova was a highly skilled, world-class recreational climber. This compelling narrative details her last winter hike in the Presidentials in 2015, and the dangerous rescue attempt by state and local personnel. It’s a cautionary tale about perilous decision making and overly-ambitious goals. Ty Gagne is a certified wilderness first responder, and the author of The Last Traverse, another true story.
~January 27: Apeirogon by Colum McCann, Reviewer Lee Warren. In this timely and epic novel, a Palestinian and an Israeli lose young daughters to terrorists. Based on a true story, the grieving fathers become friends and peace advocates. McCann uses powerful metaphors, like migrating birds and a daring tightrope walker, to convey the agony and complexity of the conflict which, like an apeirogon, has an infinite number of sides.
~February 10 All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley, Reviewers Cyd Clark and Jean Knox. Museum guard Patrick Bringley shares his journey of grief, solitude, and discovery at New York’s magnificent Metropolitan Museum of Art. The memoir raises questions about the nature of grief and the transformative power of great art. You may want to visit the MET after reading the book!
~February 24 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride, Reviewer Mike Henriques. The fictional neighborhood of Chicken Hill, Pennsylvania, is home to some of the most complicated, funny, and compassionate characters you’ll meet in any novel. McBride’s fast-paced narrative is entertaining, while showing how faith and community can sustain us.
~March 10 Our Moon, byRebecca Boyle; Reviewer Adam Heard. Did you see the moon slip silently in front of the sun in last April’s eclipse? Our closest celestial neighbor has played a starring role in how we came to be, and who we are. Ancient humans used the moon to harness time, and many worshiped it as a deity. As a source of knowledge and wonder, the moon is anything but dull.
~March 24 James, by Percival Everett. Reviewer, Will Speers. James, the narrator of this brilliant novel, may seem familiar to those who know Twain’s Huckleberry Finn. But this new James is a fully-imagined, majestic human being. The world he inhabits threatens him at every turn. Books Sandwiched In is supported by The Friends of the S.H.Wentworth Library. The program meets Mondays at noon in the library Community Room and on Zoom.


Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main Street, Sandwich, will remain open on weekends until mid-December. We are pleased to announce that the Sandwich Craft Gallery will remain open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4 and Sundays from 12 to 4 until mid-December. We will be open the full weekend after Thanksgiving so you can shop local and of course Christmas in the Village! Plan to stop by the gallery for all your holiday gift-shopping needs. We have new works for most of the craftsmen, and our Sandwich Home Gallery Local Artist Gallery is stocked with wonderful holiday gifts! We will even offer gift wrapping for a small fee.
Join us the weekend of November 29-Dec. 1 for our Shop Local Holiday Sales and the following weekend, December 6-8, for Christmas in the Village!
See you at the gallery!


Field Fine Art
Kathryn of Field Fine Art writes: Please join me on Saturday Dec. 7th, 9am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm in Celebration of Christmas in the Village. I have created a new series of small watercolors and pastels that will bring color and joy to your day. I always welcome commissions for portraits in oil or watercolor, landscapes, and working with images of a site you have visited. A gift of Art creates a personal connection, inspires contemplation, creates memories and brings joy each day.
If you are not able to visit on these days, please give a call and we can have a facetime visit where I can help you choose a special gift for someone you cherish. Field Fine Art Gallery is also open by appointment. Kathrynfield.com/gallery.html; email [email protected]; Field Fine Art Gallery is located at 74 Taylor Road, Sandwich.
 
Wreath Making

Support Sandwich Central School and make your own wreath! Thursday, December 5th, from 5:30 – 7: 30 pm at Sandwich Central School, a Holiday Wreath making event will take place. Cost is $55.00 and proceeds go to Sandwich Central School. Please bring gardening shears and holiday cheer. Enjoy light refreshments and a holiday gift raffle. Adults only please, and space is limited so reserve your spot. Sign up by November 22. [email protected].

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods

November is a terrific time to hit the trails at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods! The sunshine is warm and the air is cool and clean. Today is a perfect day for a hike in the quiet, pristine forest with trails all the way down to the Cold River. There are plenty of great bird-watching opportunities at CSVW right now too. Dark-eyed Juncos are in the area in good numbers and lots of other bird species can be observed making their winter preparations.
Located at 740 Mt. Israel Road in lovely Sandwich, New Hampshire.
CSVW trails are open from dawn until dusk every day FREE of charge.
Park in the upper parking area and sign in at the Visitor’s Kiosk where you will find trail maps and other helpful information.


Winter Bee Course

Carroll County Adult Ed is teamed up once again with the Winnipesaukee Beekeepers Association to offer a winter semester course on The Art and Science of Beekeeping. Keeping bees is not required but mentoring support for the 2025 season is included for those who do. Starts Jan 7th on Zoom and is open to all interested in learning more about bees, improving skills, or getting off on the right foot as a beekeeper.
Read more detail on subjects covered and sign up options at athenasbees.com. $150 single $225 per household, includes books and designed for students to work at their own pace or join live on Zoom, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, to get ready for your bees in the spring. Please enroll asap so we can have supplies ready. Consider December 15 as a deadline. 
Taught by myself, Athena Contus of Athena's Bees, 17 years keeping bees in the Sandwich Mountain Range, Certified Master Beekeeper through both Cornell and University of Montana. This informative course will increase your skill and put you years ahead in this climate sensitive pursuit with these amazing animals.


Photography Exhibit at Holderness School

The Edwards Art Gallery (33 Chapel Lane) at the Holderness School in Plymouth, is hosting the Sandwich Historical Society's summer exhibition now through the 16th of December. A great opportunity to see it again or for the first time if you missed it this summer! The new exhibit opens Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 PM with a reception. 
The Edwards Art Gallery (33 Chapel Lane) is open:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
The school will be closed November 22 - December 2.
“The Photograph and Memory” traces the evolution of photographic processes from its earliest days onward, illustrated with images and stories selected from our vast collection. The photographs range from 1850 - 1950s. 
This is a slightly scaled down version of the original exhibit, to fit the new space, concentrating primarily on the early experimental days of photography.


Children’s Christmas Party

For many years the Sandwich Women’s Club has hosted a Christmas Party complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where all children receive presents that include hats, socks, and mittens knitted or donated by members of our community.
Last year over 100 Sandwich children received hats, mittens and other gifts, and there is a similar number this year, so once again we need your help!
What we really need this year are boys socks and children’s waterproof gloves or mittens. We seem to have plenty of hats and girls’ socks. The Central School is always in need of socks and waterproof gloves and mittens so anything not taken will be donated to them. Sizes range from infant to 6th grade. Some of the older kids definitely wear adult socks and mittens.
We will have boxes at the LIBRARY and TOWN HALL for you to drop off your contributions, by December 18th. Thank you all in advance and hope to see you Sunday, December 22nd at the Town Hall.


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 Saturday, 11-4, and Sunday 12-4.


Bookshop Open

Hill Country Books at 25 Grove Street is open Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm. You’ll find a selection of unique reading material, many old books. 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.


Botanical Lampshades

The Shade Shed at Botanical Lampshades will be open every Saturday in November. Hours are 11 to 4, at 95 Foss Flats Road. In stock shades, custom shades, shade repairs, lamps, harps, and finials. Also pottery, wood carvings, prints, pressed flower art, bayberry wax, dried dandelions, mugwort, smoke cleansing sticks, and mullein candles. Check out the Etsy shop - botanicallampshades - Etsy and if there is anything you want, you can email Jennifer Allen ahead of time and pick it up there. No credit cards accepted but checks, Venmo and cash are. 
If you can't make it on a Saturday, please contact Jennifer at [email protected] for an appointment.


Easy Banjo Jam

Every other Thursday from 6:30 till 8 pm at the Sandwich Town Hall, banjo players meet to play together to have a chance to learn, play with fellow players, and have fun! The group has been covering different tunings, styles and some basic chord shapes. Here we practice clawhammer and bluegrass frailing styles, slowly. We have started to learn melodies slowly; Angeline the Baker and Cluck Old Hen. Simple and low key. This is a free get together, not a lesson. If you’ve always wanted to play banjo, perhaps think about checking it out. The Easy Banjo Jam will meet every Thursday. Email [email protected] for more information.


Music Jam

Hello, beginner to intermediate musicians. This is a reminder that we gather every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8pm at the Sandwich town hall for a free, fun-filled music jam. We play traditional, Celtic, oldtime, folk, and Americana tunes at a slow to moderate tempo. Bring your hobby out and start playing with others! It’s fun and inclusive. Right now, we have fiddles, penny whistle, flute, guitars, mandolin, acoustic bass, piano, concertina, and an autoharp!! Sheet music available. Plenty of parking, and an elevator lift if needed. Listeners are always welcome, Never an obligation to attend. It’s free! For more information, contact Christine Woodman at [email protected]


Friends and Fiber

If music isn’t your thing, maybe yarn is! Every Wednesday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Library Community Room: Friends and Fiber Group: All abilities and ages of fiber enthusiasts (and those wanting to learn or just visit) are welcome to attend. Come with your knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing or other fiber arts-related or hand-held project to work on. There is no charge and the group is casual and welcoming. While there is no formal instruction, if you have a question about your project, there is usually someone in attendance who can provide assistance. Experience is that the group is likely to gather on the off weeks as well as everyone enjoys the company and sharing of ideas. Should you wish more information or if you have questions, please contact [email protected]. 


Corner House Restaurant

Want to escape the chill and dive into some warmth, good food, and great music? Well, you're in luck! 
Where's the party at? 22 Main St, Center Sandwich NH 03227
What's the vibe?

• Live Music: Fridays from 6-9 PM.
• Delicious Eats: Our kitchen is firing on all cylinders, ready to satisfy your cravings.
• Creative Cocktails: Sip on something special to warm your soul.
• Cozy Fireplaces: Snuggle up by the fire and enjoy the ambiance.

So come on down and join us for a night of fun and relaxation. We can't wait to see you there! Cheers, Sam, CJ, and the Corner House Team
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, November 29 – Taylor Whiteside
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219


Foothills Café and Curio
Fall Hours:
Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8am - 9pm- Trivia night 6:00 pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm
Email [email protected].
Nancy of the Foothills writes: Rebecca has stocked the shelves with amazing gift items like pillows, tea towels, candles and moose salt shakers (everyone needs one). Enjoy light cocktails, beer, wine or an Italian soda while you shop. Or shop while you eat. Or eat where you shop.
So, people, enjoy your families and friends and mashed potatoes and stuffing. Remember what's important and reach out to someone who needs it. This is a special time of year — a classical New England holiday in a consummate New England town. Sandwich at Thanksgiving--where the humans love old houses with dim lighting and the turkeys run like hell. 
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.


2 Basket Street Yoga

Led by Molly Powers Simmons, and located at 2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich.
Contact Molly at 617-461-9512, or visit the website at 2basketstreetyoga.com for more information or to sign up for classes.
Drop-in price: 15.00; 5-class pass - $65.00.
[Classes cancelled Monday 11/25 - Monday 12/2]
Wednesday 12/4 - 9 a.m. 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - studio & Zoom
Saturday 12/7 - 9 a.m.: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - studio & Zoom
Monday 12/9 - 8 a.m.: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - studio & Zoom
[email protected].


Dragonfly Yoga Barn

WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Weds: 8-9:15 am ~ Five Element Slow Flow (all levels)
Thurs: 5-6:15 pm ~ Vinyasa Flow (moderate)
Fri: 8-9:15 am ~ Yin Yoga (all levels, deep myofascial stretch)
Sat. 8-9:15 am ~ Five Element Flow
Sun. 5-6:15 pm ~ Yin Yoga 
Upcoming Retreats:
*Ayurveda India Retreat, Feb. 18 ~ Mar. 12, 2024: Healing & Wellness Retreat. 3 Weeks!
*Amorgos, Greece Yoga Retreat: May 16 ~ 23, 2025
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].


Something Wild Farm

Located at 430 North Sandwich Road. Pasture raised eggs, Maple Syrup, handmade candles, and more. Contact Richard at [email protected], and check out their website, somethingwildfarm.com.


Waxing Moon Gardens

News from Waxing Moon: We will be at the Tamworth Farmers Market with lots of fall veggies up until Thanksgiving break. Find out what’s been happening at www.waxingmoongardens.com.
Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Contact them at [email protected].


Chestnut Meadow Farm

Chestnut Meadow Farm still has several types of lettuce, as well as garlic, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and an assortment of other veggies. Chestnut Meadow is located at 146 Wentworth Hill Road, (Route 109) Sandwich. We offer Fresh Eggs from soy-free organic fed hens, and fall vegetables, all grown organically, no spray ever. Note, since we lost some of our flock to a hungry bear, we are not currently offering eggs for sale. We will keep the community informed as to when we will have them again. Stop by the self- serve farmstand for veggies or visit online at chestnutmadowfarm.com. Email [email protected] for information or to place an order.


Booty Family Farm

We are a certified organic farm located at 610 Mount Israel Road and have been in operation for over 40 years. Booty Family Farm is happy to still have our own maple syrup, organic potatoes and garlic available self-serve in the farm stand! Think holiday dinner preparations and gifts now... Stop by any time or call/text Steve at 860-227-0397. Thanks for supporting local, Steve Bartlett and the Booty Family Farm.


Sandwich Creamery

2 Maple Ridge Road, Sandwich. Self-serve, locally made ice cream and cheese. Open from 9 am until 9 pm daily.


Papa Beans Ice Cream

For those that missed our pre-order deadline, we got you covered. We made some extra ice cream pies, cakes, and quarts of ice cream just for you.
Currently stocked in our freezer:
Ice Cream Pies - Pumpkin ice cream pies with chocolate crust, Maple ice cream pies with graham cracker crust and Maple sugar dust.
Ice Cream Cakes - Peppermint Candy ice cream with graham cracker crust, whipped topping and chocolate sauce. Pumpkin ice cream with graham cracker crust, whipped topping and caramel sauce. 
Quarts - Sweet Cream (better than vanilla), Maple, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Chocolate chip Cookie Dough, Mint Chip. Mint, Peppermint Candy 
Pints - Vanilla, chocolate, coffee, pumpkin gingersnap cookie, pumpkin, molasses ginger, cherry vanilla, black raspberry, rum raisin, cinnamon, mint chip, chocolate chip, peppermint candy, maple, and lemon ginger. 
1/2 pints - Honeyberry 
Ice cream sandwiches - Chocolate chip with vanilla, Oatmeal cookie with maple bourbon, Oat-milk with maple syrup and brown sugar; 
Lemon maple popsicles 
Maple Products: Assortment of Plastic & Glass bottles of Maple syrup, Maple Bourbon Syrup, Maple Candy, and Maple Sugar. 
Located at 301 Wing Road, Sandwich. Open 7 days, 9 am – 9 pm.


Mountain Breeze Farm

Mountain Breeze Farm specializes in fresh, local beef and pork, done right. 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. Please inquire if you are looking for something not mentioned or would like a custom order. If you frequent the Plymouth area, you can order Mountain Breeze products through Local Foods Plymouth, an online farmer’s market. Place an order from Mountain Breeze and about 40 other local farmers and producers, Saturday through Wednesday, at localfoodsplymouth.org, and pick up in Plymouth on Thursday afternoon.
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.


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, from 11-3.
Next date: Wednesday, December 4
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!
Deb Kissell, one of the Senior Meals volunteers, provides more information about the Senior Meals program: Donna Grow, who retired in 2023, initiated the meals program in 2004, 20 years ago! 
For those 60 years and older, meals are supported through local, state, and federal governments. Free will donations are most welcome. Please note, the program does not receive reimbursement from the government for those under the age of 60, but again, free will donations support the program's costs. If you are attending for the first time, you will be asked to sign in and fill out a card: name, address, date of birth, and emergency contact information. Very simple. This is required for documentation to receive reimbursement from the government.
The Moultonboro site chooses the menu and prepares it; food is delivered to Sandwich for serving.
In Sandwich, coffee is ready at 11:30. Desserts are usually set out by then; there is a good possibility one of our volunteers will arrive with a still-warm homemade sweet bread (banana and pumpkin come to mind). Fresh bouquets at each table. Tempting, isn't it?
P.S. The program is always in need of drivers to deliver meals to those in need. If you know someone who could benefit from home delivery in Sandwich, please call the Moultonboro site at 603-476-5110. Paperwork is a cinch to complete to get the ball rolling.


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!


Town to Update Master Plan
The Planning Board is embarking on updating the 2011 Master Pan and the whole town needs to be involved. A subcommittee is being formed to lead the work of engaging all citizens in participating with their view of Sandwich today and what they envision into the future. Committee members will take on various tasks: doing a survey, conducting interviews, seeking experts, researching data. Get to learn more about your town, talk to your neighbors, and contribute your skills to craft the blueprint for the town’s future.
A Master Plan is the foundation for the Zoning Ordinance and all regulations that govern the grown of a town the way its citizens want it to be. Contact the Planning Board at [email protected] or ask at the town office.


Selectmen’s Update
It is expected that tax bills will be mailed the first week of December with a due date of 30 days from the date of mailing. The Town Clerk gladly accepts prepayments toward taxes if anyone wants to pay in advance!
In response to a request to the Selectmen for information regarding the increase in property values, additional reports will be added to the website (Forms and Documents/Property Assessments – Final Values and Reports).
Closing out the work session was the annual contract discussion with Courtney Delaney, Town Administrator. Courtney will be back from family leave on December 2!
In the regular meeting, the Energy Committee presented two options for solar installations at the Transfer Station, one with in-house site work. The Energy Committee will present both options to the Budget Advisory Committee. The Energy Committee plans to conduct an evaluation of the Town Hall roof to determine if it can support a solar installation. The Board approved the Energy Committee’s request for a warrant article to create an expendable trust for energy projects, audits and maintenance work; requested fund amount for the 2025 budget is $10,000.


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
The Community Church has moved from the Baptist Meeting House to the Methodist Meeting House on Main Street for the fall and winter.
Check out some other offerings of the Community Church of Sandwich:
Upper Room Study on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM on Zoom
Mission Opportunity to Serve with us at Isaiah 61 Cafe.
The Community Church has a prayer mailbox outside of the Baptist Meetinghouse. As you open the mailbox door, there are index cards and pencils in the front of the box for you to write your prayer. It can be as general or specific as you wish. The prayer card then gets put into the slot that is directly above the index cards and it will feed through to the back of the mailbox, which is locked.
Prayers will be shared on Sunday mornings. 
Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10 at the Methodist Meetinghouse, Main Street.. 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: a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich, 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 takes place Sundays at 8:45 – 10:30 am at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich.
In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 25 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. 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.