By Stephanie Goddard
February boasts many opportunities for activities in Sandwich. Watch a Nordic Ski Championship! Take a pottery class! Attend a Pulitzer-winning play! Get a bite to eat at the Corner House or Foothills! Kids—create your own cardboard box sled! 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. Did you know you can check out a pass to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center at the library? The pass provides free admission for four people. You can also get discounted admission to the Currier Art Museum in Manchester with a pass from our library. 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. The next Books-Sandwiched-In will be February 26, when Jane Harrington will review Empressof the Nile. Also coming up: March 4 - Rough Sleepers, by Tracy Kidder Reviewer: Richard Knox March 18 - Properties of Thirst, by Marianne Wiggins Reviewer: Michael Henriques Sandwich Solar Proposal At the February 12 Selectmen’s meeting, the warrant for the proposed solar array was approved by the selectmen by a vote of 2-1. The decision is now in the hands of the voters. On Thursday, February 8, a Budget Meeting convened at the Town Hall, where the 2024 budget was presented. The floor was opened to the public to ask questions specifically pertaining to the budget. A number of interested Sandwich residents were in attendance. Moderator Mykland clarified that any item to be bonded must go through the process of transparency. The proposed municipal solar array falls into this category, as the cost is $364,000 with a $112,000 subsidy from the federal government and one from the state around $10,000 to be received after the proposed installation is completed. Budget Advisory Committee members Tod Campbell and Julie Dolan laid out reasons for opposition to the Energy Committee’s plan, stating that the plan doesn’t meet the EC’s own goal of fiscal responsibility. Energy Committee member Derek Meredith indicated after a Budget Advisory Meeting two weeks prior, that the fiscal part of the solar array proposal isn’t as important as the spirit of it. Tod Campbell writes, “We are all advocates of solar energy but not in a fiscally irresponsible way.” At the meeting, Julie Dolan stated, “Some of these numbers you can’t predict; they [EC] did the best they could, but that’s not good enough. My personal opinion – the town shouldn’t be in the business of solar. I did not feel the numbers worked.” Selectman Haight pointed out that there are many communities that have solar. Community members who are in favor of the array feel that the increase in property taxes are outweighed by the reduction of the town’s carbon footprint. Sandwich resident Peggy Longley states, “A solar array is the single best way we, as a town, can benefit our increasingly ‘at risk’ environment.” Nancy Walser writes, “Let’s not let the perfect be the enemy of the good. We have a chance now to do our small part to keep the earth below catastrophic temperatures.” A growing movement of Sandwich residents who oppose the array are concerned that utility power export rates might drop, which would skew the Energy Committee’s estimates. Some concerned citizens opposing the passage of this array have been investigating lower financial risk alternatives. Sandwich resident Jim Norman writes, “ReVision Energy offers the option to buy into or ‘rent’ capacity on one of its multiplying Community Solar Farms… We could buy just the 40kW of capacity we need instead of the overblown 120 kW...” According to the ReVision website, this program provides behind-the-meter 1:1 kWh offsets against power use. Sandwich voters will decide in a secret ballot vote at the Sandwich Town Meeting, Saturday March 16th at the Sandwich Central School, at 10:00 am. The warrant must pass by at least a 60 percent majority. 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 10, 1910: J. A. Smith, the boatman on Squam lake, has put in over 300 tons of ice. ~Quite a lot of brown tailed moths nests have been gathered and burned. ~Geo Wiggin can grind a bushel of corn on the cob in 4 minutes with his gasoline power. ~Land around Squam Lake is getting valuable. A few acres known as High-heath has been sold for $10,000. It will be used for building purposes. ~There is money in keeping hens even in Sandwich. Daniel D. Atwood got over 700 eggs from his 36 hens in January. They are all pure R. I. Reds of the laying strain. He believes it pays better to keep thoroughbred then scrubs as the first cost but little more. 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! 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. 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. From 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! 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.? "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, “come on down to the Cornerhouse and let us wash away your winter blues with $5 drafts every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm starting Sunday, February 11th. It's the perfect antidote to cabin fever, guaranteed to have you feeling sunnier than a sunflower field in July (minus the pollen, hopefully).” Hours: 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 16 – Taylor Whiteside Friday, February 23 – Steve Allain Corner House is now hiring all positions. Call CJ at 603-345-0803. 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. 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. And on President's Day we are very happy to be open with a winter patio that has front row seats for the Interlakes Nordic Races. Come and grab a sandwich and a warm drink and perch yourself on our patio and watch those kids skate ski. It is a beautiful thing. 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. Bingo Night at SCS Friday, February 16, ASC and Sandwich Central School present Bingo night. 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the SCS gymnasium. Bingo starts at 6pm. Cost is $5.00/person or $20.00 per family of 4 or more. Lots of prizes! Light refreshments available by donation. 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 2/17 - 9am: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Monday 2/19 - 8am: 60 min - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Wednesday 2/21 - 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! Katie writes: “Greetings from India, where I will be for 4 weeks, then onto Nepal for another week and a half. During my travels, I am offering recorded yoga class sets for your convenience. Here's how it works! There are 3 different class bundles: Yin, 5 Element Slow Flow, and Vinyasa Flow. Each bundle has 5 classes recorded at Dragonfly Yoga Barn, and all classes are 75 minutes in length. Bundles are $55 each, and you can watch the recording as many times as you want between the time you register and 3/15!” Go to the Dragonfly website to read more and register. Dragonflyyogabarn.com 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]. Cardboard Box Derby The Sandwich Parks and Rec department have set the Cardboard Box Sled Derby for Sunday, February 18. The derby will start at 11:30pm on the hill at the back of Sandwich Elementary School. Bring a sled to enjoy the hill once the sled derby is finished. Kiddos (and/or adults) start with a cardboard box to ride in, then use any art supplies creative ideas to decorate and customize their sled. Groups and help from friends and parents allowed and encouraged. Feel free to browse the internet to get some inspired ideas for this event. Helmets Required! If we do not get enough snow during the week, event will be cancelled. Rec Department Winter Activities 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. 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 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 28 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. Monday, February 19: Closed for Presidents' Day Tuesday, February 20: Chicken casserole, broccoli, mixed vegetables, garlic bread bananas Wednesday, February 21: Roast pork with cranberry glaze, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, unsweetened applesauce Thursday, February 22: Hunters' stew, roasted potatoes, braised greens, yogurt, biscuits, oranges 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. Sandwich Wood-share Sandwich Woodshare would like to thank the following donors and volunteers who have helped provide firewood to local folks to ensure that everyone stays warm throughout this winter season. Peter O'Brien, Leslie Jose , Richard Beaton, Griff O'brien, Chris Boldt, Ray Cameron, Blair Newcomb, Jim Humphrey, Jim Burkhardt, Ben Church, Will Speers, Lou DeMaio, Alex Kanevsky. And, of course, Kevin & John at the Transfer Station, Ty and the Town Maintenance Crew. Courtney & Kelly at Town Hall. Kindly let me know if you'd like to be added to the list of potential volunteers to saw, split, stack, and/or deliver firewood in 2024. Thanks, Mark Longley, Woodshare Coordinator, Sandwich Woodshare is a grass-roots, all-volunteer program to procure firewood and distribute it to local residents who would otherwise be cold. This project is not intended to meet all of its clients’ heating requirements, but rather to serve as a stop-gap measure to cover urgent needs between fuel deliveries. If you are a Sandwich resident in need, please contact Mark Longley, Sandwich Wood-share Coordinator. 603-284-6294, or email [email protected]. Historic Barn Easement Tax Incentive Sandwich has the distinct honor of having more barns per capita in the state's historic preservation program than any other town in NH! Let's continue our lead and protect more of our over 210 ag structures by entering them into the program described below. The Town of Sandwich is now accepting applications for qualified agricultural structures under the state's Discretionary Barn Preservation Easement Program. Also known as RSA-79d, the state law provides for up to 75% tax reduction for the barn portion of one's property assessment for ten years in exchange for the owner's agreement to maintain the structure in its historic form. One beneficial feature of this easement is that the assessed value of the structure is fixed for the entire 10-year period. To qualify for the easement, the structure must be at least 75 years of age and viewable from a public road or waterway. The application process is quick and easy. You may obtain a barn easement package at the town hall. You may also find useful information at the following website: https://www.nhpreservation.org/nhpa-old-house-and-barn-resources. For additional tips on your application, please don't hesitate to contact [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. We are excited to share that we will be participating in the Granite State Market Match SNAP Incentive CSA Program again this season! If you qualify for SNAP dollars and are interested in purchasing a CSA, contact us at [email protected]. If you don’t have EBT/SNAP, there are still shares up for grabs on our website so pop on over and give yourself the opportunity to eat delicious, local veggies all summer long! 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. USDA Forest Service Ash Insecticide Comment Period The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) will begin a 30-day comment period for the Forest-Wide Ash Insecticide Injections in New Hampshire and Maine projects on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The Forest-Wide Ash Insecticide Injections in New Hampshire and Maine projects are located in ash stands across the forest (please see map on the project websites) in New Hampshire and Maine. Project information, including the project newsletter, is available on the project websites: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63879 and https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63880. The Forest Service is emphasizing electronic correspondence throughout this project. Please submit your comments through the online comment form accessed by clicking on "Comment on Project" on the right-hand side of each project website. Comments must be received by March 8, 2024. 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. 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]. Comments are closed.
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