Sandwich News Column

by Stephanie Goddard

Looking out at the Sandwich Range at sunrise, the peaks show pink against clear blue sky. In every season, even in the heart of winter, there is such beauty in our little town.

Samuel H. Wentworth Library
Samuel H. Wentworth Library is located at 35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: [email protected]. The library is changing its hours for the new year. If you’re an early bird who likes to get your ‘around town’ visits done before noon, take note: Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 – 5:30, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 – 5:00, and Saturday 10:00 – 12:30.

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Passes
Are you working on weekend plans? February vacation plans? Aspiring astronauts or pilots in your household? Patrons now have a new option when making plans for outings - a pass for free admission to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH, New Hampshire’s premier space and aviation museum with interactive displays and programs. It's interactive, it's mind expanding, it's fun - and the only NH location with a 92 foot tall rocket on site - yowza! So much to learn about space, aviation, earth science and astronomy.
Thank you, Friends of the Library, for this generous donation to the collection for all of 2024. Plan a visit here: https://www.starhop.com/
The pass provides free admission for four people.

Museum Passes
Cooler weather means we are shifting from outdoor to indoor activities. This is a great time to take advantage of discounted admission to the Currier Art Museum in Manchester with our library pass (provided by our Friends of the Library group). A great cafe for lunch, new exhibits and even yoga in the museum - it's well worth a trip! https://currier.org/ . Call or stop in at the Library to reserve it.

Books Sandwiched In
Below find the books and dates as well as reviewers selected for the 2024 season of Books-Sandwiched-In. Books-Sandwiched-In is a program of reviews offered at the library by the Friends of the Library (Samuel H Wentworth Library). It has been offered since some time in the early 1980’s every winter without fail. The committee chooses books and then finds community members willing to do a review and then lead a discussion of the book reviewed..
March 4 - Rough Sleepers, by Tracy Kidder
Reviewer: Richard Knox
Subtitle: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People Kidder’s probing narrative reveals the humanity of some unforgettable individuals whose trials are a tribute to the human spirit. Dr. O’Connell’s patients are some of the most endangered people in Boston.
March 18 - Properties of Thirst, by Marianne Wiggins     
Reviewer: Michael Henriques
World War II is the dramatic backdrop for this epic saga about love, family, and the American West. The novel’s interwoven plot-lines and characters evoke a spectacular landscape that is in deep trouble. Wiggins suffered a massive stroke just before finishing the novel, which her daughter helped her complete.

Sandwich Historical Society
A Look Back – Director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944). Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!
February 2, 1888: The storm of last Thursday and Friday was one of the worst ever experienced in this region. The snow commenced to fall on Wednesday evening and continued all day Thursday, accompanied by a high wind, which drifted the snow in every direction completely blockading travel. The stage which started from the Centre on Thursday morning was unable to reach this place (Lower Corner) at all on that day, but managed to reach here Friday afternoon. The Weed hill was drifted so bad that the horses had to be unhitched and shoveled through and the sleigh hauled by hand. Moultonboro Corner was reached that night, and Centre Harbor on Saturday when the stage had to be abandoned and the mail was taken on a hand sled and hauled to Meredith, returning that night to Centre Harbor, bringing only the letters, reaching this place about noon Sunday, which was the first communication from the outside world since Wednesday night previous. By Monday the roads had been made passable and on Monday night we were rewarded by a four days paper mail. The railroads were all blockaded and on many roads the trains were all canceled. Thursday’s Boston mail train did not reach Meredith until Saturday. Many accidents were reported with some loss of life and considerable property damage. Three passenger trains were blockaded at one time between Meredith and Plymouth.
Historical Society News: The Society is closed for the season; however, our research library is open by appointment. Research hours are scheduled from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Please contact the Society (email preferred) to schedule an appointment: [email protected] or [email protected].
Charges for research: Members: First hour is free. Additional time is $15 per hour. Non-member: $15 per hour. Photocopies: $0.20 non-member, $0.15 member. Please note: certain materials in our collection are not suitable for copying. We are also able to conduct research for you; however, it is restricted to our archives and library resources. Please provide as many details in your email as possible. To aid in your research, please refer to our "Sandwich Historical Society Archives Organizational Structure" which can be found on the website, at https://www.sandwichhistorical.org/research--library.html.
We are a small museum and will do our best to assist with your research questions. Thank you! 

January Weather Stats
One of Sandwich’s weather watchers, Rod W. observes: The average high temperature for the month was 31.5° and the low 16.7°. This is 5.4° above normal. The warmest day was 46° on the 25th of the month and the coldest 6° on the 20th.
Total snowfall was 34.2” which is 8.0” above normal. Snowfall totals for the first half of the winter season is 50” which is normal. Total precipitation was 5.35” which is 1.41” above normal for the month. The highest wind gust observed was 32 mph on the 16th.

International Night Dinners
The Benz Center is happy to announce that there are three International Nights this 2024 season. Three continents with three new speakers will be offered in January, February and March. All events begin at 5:30 and include a meal reflecting the country's cuisine, catered by Josette Lippincott.
The Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu, presented by Kit Kilbourne on Friday, March 8th.
Tickets are $30 each, cash or check. To reserve your seat (s), send a check for $30.00 per person per dinner to: The Doris L. Benz Center, PO Box 52, Center Sandwich NH 03227; attn: Theresa Hanks. To pay with cash, please contact Theresa at 603-284-7211. Your reservation is not confirmed until paid for. The Benz is not equipped to process credit card payments. 

Sandwich Home Industries Lecture and Meet the Artist
Sandwich Home Industries is pleased to host the return of the Winter Lecture Series at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich. On February 11, 2024 at 2 pm, artist Kathryn Field will present a lecture on Building a Park to Find Hope. Kathryn has created sculpture for the past 4 decades of work in Bronze, steel, stone, and wood. Most of her public sculptures are in Chicago but many of you have enjoyed seeing her work in Meredith. There, her stainless-steel Loon sculpture graces the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee as part of the Meredith Sculpture Walk. This fall another large sculpture was dedicated at Betsy’s Park in Holderness on White Oak Park. This lecture will introduce the process of creating a sculpture from the ground up.
On Thursday, February 15, from 10:00 – 11:30 am, Sandwich Home Industries welcomes artist Sara Goodman at the Benz Center for a Meet the Artist Brunch. Sara is a textile artist, and has been a juried artist with the League of NH Craftsmen since 2009. At the Benz Center Sara will show slides of both her work in process as well as actual finished pieces. Both events are free but donations are gratefully received.

Individual Pottery Lessons
Artist Suzanne Weil is offering one-on-one wheel throwing lessons beginning February 20. Choose from Tuesday or Thursday afternoons and evenings. Each class includes four 90-minute lessons and is open to all levels. Classes take place at Suzanne’s home studio in Sandwich. $400.00 fee includes focused instruction, materials, and firing. For more information, email [email protected].

Rabbit Hole, Presented by Off the Dock Players
Coming soon to a theater near you!!!! Sandwich Town Hall, to be exact.
Off The Dock Players are excited to announce the staging of our newest production, Pulitzer prize-winning Rabbit Hole, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire, opening on February 23, 2024, running for three shows that weekend and two shows the following weekend.
Here's what Variety magazine had to say about this play:
"David Lindsay-Abaire has crafted a drama that's not just a departure but a revelation-an intensely emotional examination of grief, laced with wit, insightfulness, compassion, and searing honesty"
And USA Today:
"RABBIT HOLE presents a tragedy and its consequences with utter candor, and without sentimentality. The dialogue is most impressive for capturing the awkwardness and pain of thinking people faced with an unthinkable situation- and eventually their capacity for survival, and even hope."
If those reviews don't pique your interest, how about these additional facts:
All of our actors are local.
Our directors, stage manager, and tech designer are local.
Our set was volunteer-built by your neighbors, a lot of them.
It's happening here in Sandwich. In February!
And in case you missed it above, it won a PULITZER PRIZE!
Performance tickets and dinner theater tickets can be reserved and purchased via email at [email protected] or in person at The Foothills. The set's nature limits the space's seating, so reserve soon!

Advice to the Players Open Mic
Advice to the Players sponsors Open Mic Night the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm, at the Samuel Wentworth Library, 35 Main Street, Center Sandwich. Why not come this month, February 13? "Whoever you are, no matter how lonely"- we're looking for wordsmiths, song singers, piccolo players, that special little spark in your eyes when you juggle bowling pins and crack nasty your mama jokes. It doesn't have to be good, there will be guaranteed polite applause. And snacks. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Vicky Dworkin at [email protected].

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

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

Project FeederWatch Workshop
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods presents Project FeederWatch, Saturday, February 17, 9:30 – 11:00 am at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich. Do you have a bird feeder and enjoy watching the feathered neighbors in your yard? Are you starting to get to know the kinds of birds you are seeing? Would you like to share your observations with scientists to help their research? If you enjoy feeding and watching birds, come to a presentation on an excellent citizen science program that you can join, called Project FeederWatch. Shaw Smith, CSVW trustee and enthusiastic FeederWatch observer, will be the presenter. Come and see how you, and our community, can contribute helpful data to this important research resource, while getting more out of your bird feeding experiences. Join us for this excellent program offered to you FREE of charge and hosted by Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods is open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk free of charge and depends on individual donations and grants for financial support. Located at 740 Mt. Israel Road in Sandwich.

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

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

Corner House
The bar addition at the Corner House is well under way, and the upstairs pub renovations are nearing completion. Owner Sam Kachmar writes, “Soon that haven for pints and puns will be back in business. Think of it as your favorite sweater emerging from the washing machine, all fresh and fluffy, ready for another season of merriment.”
Meanwhile, Corner House Inn Restaurant hours remain: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9, Friday and Saturday 4 – 10, Sunday 9 – 9 with brunch from 9-1.
Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub.
Friday, February 9 – Felicia Steriti
Wednesday, February 14 – Julia Velie
Friday, February 16 – Taylor Whiteside
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219

Foothills Café and Curio
Foothills Café is now open seven days a week.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am to 3 pm, with lunch being served until 2 pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 am until 9 pm, serving breakfast, lunch, and then dinner. And Sundays, brunch from 10 am – 3 pm, with music from noon to 2:00.
Nancy Blaine, Foothills owner writes: Thursday, February 8th, it's Trivia Night with Ashley and Amelia. Gather your team and make your reservations because these two always fill the house.
And after that, well, there's Valentine's Day and people have been asking me what's in store. So, here's what we have planned...
Weds, February 14th from 4:00 - 6:30 pm, It's GALentine's Day at The Foothills. You don't have to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentine's Day out with friends. So come on over for tapas and drinks with all of your guy and gal friends. Valentine's Day is not just for lovers. It is for loving your friends too. Make your reservations for GALentine's Day by phone or e mail.
And...at 7:30 pm, our doors reopen for another one of Chef Farid's fantastic 3-course prix fixe meals. Highlights include grilled prawns, Wagyu Beef Prime Rib with a bearnaise sauce, and a chocolate molten lava cake… Our romantic, white-tablecloth and candlelight Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner is $80 per person and reservations are required. Seating is limited so make your reservations right away by phone or by email. The following Thursday, February 15th is ‘Third Thursday Music Session.’ This Session is a collective of local musicians who will be sitting around having a grand old time playing Celtic, Americana, and Bluegrass fiddle tunes, and maybe singing a song or two. Everyone is welcome to join in. Bring your instruments and voices, play some tunes, pick a tune or song, or pass as we go around the circle.
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.

Fairgrounds Nordic Ski Trails
The Sandwich Parks and Recreation Department wishes to thank the Sandwich Fair Association for their support in making the fairgrounds available for the Nordic Ski Trails. The trail system has access points from Quimby Field, the South gate of the Fairgrounds (Squam Lake rd.), and by the main Fair office. The trail system goes throughout the fairgrounds, Fair parking areas, town leech field, and Quimby Field.
The community is encouraged to use the trails. However, this trail system is also used by the Inter-Lakes Nordic ski team on several afternoons a week. It is possible the trails will be busy on a weekday afternoon, but by no means closed, during these practices. The trails will be closed for Inter-Lakes ski races on Monday, February 19.
Parks and Rec Director Ole Anderson asks that anyone who uses the trails for non-skiing purposes would respect that these are first and foremost groomed trails for skiers. Please keep your foot traffic to the edge of the groomed area. Footprints through the groomed area can severely and dangerously impact the terrain for the skiers. These trails are not for sledding, please do not sled or allow your children to sled on the trails. If you do take your dog, please pick up their poop. Not doing so is unacceptable anywhere and our groomed Nordic ski trails are no exception.
If you have any questions, program or event ideas, or would like to volunteer in Sandwich’s Parks and Recreation Department, please contact Ole Anderson
Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director at (603) 284-6473 or
[email protected].

20th Annual MS Nordic Ski Championship
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the MS Nordic Ski Championship, hosted at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. This year 200 skiers are expected to converge in Sandwich for the race, which will be on February 19th.
The Championships are more than just a race. The event is a big day in the life of a MS skier with a morning 5km skate race, an afternoon team relay race, and fun activities for the whole family: glitter and face paints, raffles prizes, food concession - the fun is endless, the memories among our skiers’ fondest.
The food concession is the only fundraiser of the season, and they do it up big! There will be crockpots of delicious soups, noodles, and chilis, as well as baked goods and drinks. With the funds raised, they hope to purchase up to ten new pairs of team practice classic skis for Middle School and High School skiers. Also they would like to start acquiring a few pairs of roller skis with updated bindings.
If you would like to donate food for this event, please contact Lobin Frizzell at [email protected]. Also needed are folks to volunteer on site during race day.

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.
Upcoming classes:
Saturday 2/10 - 9am: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Monday 2/12 - 8am: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Wednesday 2/14 - 9am: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom

Dragonfly Yoga Barn
Dragonfly Yoga is on winter rest from February 8 through March 17. Dragonfly will be closed for a month while Katie is in India for her annual Ayurveda Retreat! Look for recorded yoga class "bundles" coming next week to keep you going during that time.
Ireland Travel Retreat: April 23- 30: ONE ROOM LEFT
Mexico Yoga Retreat: November (date launch this week!)
Located at 280 Bennett Street, North Sandwich. Contact [email protected], or online at www.dragonflyyogabarn.com.

Eastman House Counseling and Yoga
Offered by Heather Cameron. Located at 909 Holderness Road, Center Sandwich. Yoga class is held on Fridays, from 9- 10 am, Mindful Slow Flow. Slow flow yoga is a gentle practice which combines deep breathing, stretching and relaxed postures to bring restorative energy and serenity to your body and mind. Perfect for Fall!
Preregister via email, [email protected].

Indoor Walking at Sandwich Central School
The Sandwich Parks and Rec. Department is bringing back their Senior Striders program. The Sandwich Central School gym will be open Sundays from 2 – 4 pm for indoor walking. This is for folks hoping to stretch their legs and get their steps in on less icy terrain. Doors will be unlocked automatically from 2 until 3:15 pm every Sunday. Please carry in shoes to walk in, and change in hallway, as tracking in snow and ice will make the gum floor very slippery. No ball or other activities allowed at this time; this is for adults only.

Open Gym Saturdays
The Sandwich Central School gym will be open Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for kids in grades 4 – 8 for basketball shoot-around or other gym activities.

Adult Pickup Basketball and Indoor Pickleball
Adult pickup basketball takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Sandwich Central School Gym. Indoor Pickleball meets at Sandwich Central School Gym on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings 5 – 7 pm.

Tamworth Community Food Center Welcomes You
If you or someone you know is in a position where access to food would be of help, please call the number provided. There are resources. The primary goal of the Tamworth Community Food Center is addressing hunger for those in need, serving the communities of Tamworth and Sandwich, NH. We are dedicated to providing fresh and nutritious food to people and families who may go without it. Donations from individuals, local organizations, businesses, and the towns provide stability and support, addressing the essentials of our citizens via sustainable solutions. It is our goal to tackle both short and long-term needs.
Every other Wednesday, 11am -3 pm.
Next date: Wednesday, February 14
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067.

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

Mobile Dental Clinic
NH Smiles Adult Dental Medicaid and Solvere Health will be offering a Mobile Dental Clinic on Friday February 23 and Saturday, February 24, at Tri-County Community Action, 448-a White Mountain Highway, Tamworth. Please call 877-248-6684 to schedule an appointment.

Mini-Health Fair
The Sandwich Community Nurse Group presents a free blood pressure screening and mini-health fair at the Benz Center on Wednesday, February 14th from 1:30-3:30**. All ages welcome!
Please join us to learn more about the Community Nurse initiative for our Town. In addition, there will be stations set-up for you to visit:

• Get your blood pressure checked and learn how to properly use the cuff at home
• Speak with a health care provider for questions about your prescribed medications, over-the-counter meds, and how they interact. Bring your meds, or a list of them
• Learn about the new E911 Cares Service and how best to aid First Responders, as presented by our own Public Safety officials.
• Learn more about what Community Nurses are doing in towns like Sandwich. Tell us what YOU think Sandwich needs for health resources.

For more information you can email Cathy Graham ([email protected])
**snow date: Wednesday, February 21st 1:30-3:30.

Sandwich Wood-share
Sandwich has a firewood sharing program dedicated to helping local folks who may need temporary assistance in staying warm. If you are a Sandwich resident in need, please contact Mark Longley, Sandwich Wood-share Coordinator. 603-284-6294, or email [email protected].

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

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

Waxing Moon Gardens
 The CSA store is officially live on our website! www.waxingmoongardens.com Tell all your friends!!
Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Contact them at [email protected].

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

Selectmen’s Office News
The Board spent the work session discussing the 2024 warrant and warrant narrative for Town Meeting. As a reminder, Town Elections and proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment voting will take place on Tuesday, March 12th at Town Hall while the remainder of the 2024 warrant articles will be deliberated on Saturday, March 16th at Sandwich Central School beginning at 10 AM. Absentee ballots will be available for Tuesday’s business, however all items presented for voting in Saturday’s session will require physical presence March 16th to vote.
In the regular work session, the board approved Committee appointment letters. The Board approved appointment of Ben Fullerton, Gerry Ives and Julie Dolan to the Planning Board. We appreciate their enthusiasm to participate!
The Board reviewed and approved an application for funding to the Community Development Finance Authority for the proposed municipal solar array project. Application does not obligate the town in any way and simply assists in obtaining commitment for funding and related funding details (interest rate, etc.) if the project is approved by town voters.
The Energy Committee will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 13th, at which time they will set a date for another forum on the proposed municipal solar array.
The 2024 Budget Hearing and separate public hearing for bond issue greater than $100,000 (CDFA solar array loan) will take place on February 8th beginning at 5:30 pm.

Town Hiring Camp Assistant Director
The Town of Sandwich will be posting an employment opportunity in the coming weeks for the 5 Days of Sandwich Assistant Director position. The Assistant Director assists in planning and implementing the 5 Days of Sandwich day camp program. The program serves children ages 7-13+ and runs for three weeks, Monday-Friday in July. Each session is unique and explores the many natural and historic wonders of Sandwich. Program activities typically consist of hikes, nature walks, swimming, craft projects and games. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to reach out to the Selectmen's Office with questions. A job description and employment opportunity notice will be posted on the town website when available. Stay tuned!

Election Information
UPCOMING ELECTIONS FOR 2024:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Town Election 
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - Town Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - State Primary Election
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - State General Election
Polls open at 8:00 am for all State/Federal Elections (10am for Town Election); Polls close at 7:00pm. 
October 6, 2023 was the last day registered voters could change their party affiliation prior to the Presidential Primary. New voters may continue to register until election day, as permitted by law.
All elections are held on the second floor of Town Hall located at 8 Maple Street, Sandwich, NH. It is important to note that the Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office is always closed on election days.

Town offices contact information:
Alison Gage, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, [email protected]
Town Clerk’s office hours: Tues & Thurs 8:00am to 5:30pm
Courtney Delaney, Town Administrator, may be reached during regular office hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected]
Kelly Cox, Administrative Assistant, may be reached during regular office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected]
Website: sandwichnh.org
Town of Sandwich
8 Maple Street, PO Box 194
Sandwich, NH 03227
P: 603-284-7113

Sandwich Transfer Station
2023-2024 facility stickers are required for use of the Transfer Station (and swimming facilities). Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall, by mail or by drop box. Transfer Station use is strictly prohibited for vehicles without stickers/passes (even for longtime residents!).
Sandwich Transfer Station hours are Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. Please arrive at the Transfer Station at least 15 minutes before closing to allow for unloading and closure for the day. Kevin and John appreciate being able to close on time. Reminder: if you are recycling larger cardboard, please be sure it is cut to a maximum size of 4' x 4'. Larger pieces jam up our compactors!

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

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

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

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