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by Len LathropWhat could be any nicer than to have a perfect emergency medical service call the week before the holiday?Without an answer to that question, meet Connor Michael Scanzani, Hudsons newest resident as of Dec. 16,

2014, and someone who in a few years might be telling folks how he was born on the kitchen floor and delivered bya 20-year-old probationary firefighter, Brian Patterson, who joined the department this summer.

The Lenny Smith Central Station crew was toned to the Scanzani home at 5:23 a.m., arriving at 5:25 a.m. withlittle Connor arriving at 5:28 a.m. Also on scene at the same time as Connor was an ambulance crew from theBurns Hill Station. Captain Dave Morin explained, With all childbirth calls, two ambulances are sent to thescene as the mother and the baby are considered two patients, so if theres any complications, we have twoambulances there to treat both of them.

Rachel Scanzani, Connors mom, is a social studies teacher at Hudson Memorial School with dad, Shawn,and big brother, Jake, were at the fire station Saturday to thank the firefighters for beginning there so quickly andtaking control of the situation. Rachel was due on Friday the 12th, but the hospital did not feel it was time.

They were there less than five minutes when I had him, Rachel said.

It was incredible. Theres no way to keep yourself calm when youre going through all that. And everythinghappens so fast and so quickly, she continued. Theres so much going on, so to have people there who knowwhat theyre doing is huge and very relieving.

Despite the extreme circumstances, the HMS teacher had the presence of mind to ask the 20-year-oldfirefighter if he had been one of her students. He told her not to worry that he was from Dracut, and so that wasone awkward scenario averted. Later, the senior crew members joked that Brian could come over to babysit if theScanzani family ever needed him.

Captain Morin spoke of how rewarding it is to see a new life come into the world, Every day we go on a call it issomebodys worst day, mostly critical situations and, many times, working under the worst set of circumstances.

We wanted to say thank you. These guys, they deal with everybodys worst day. Ninety percent of the time its somebodys worst day,and this was a good thing and I wanted to share it with them, Shawn Scanzani said.

Rachel added, I know that, as a town employee,we get beat up by the public sometimes becausepeople only see different pieces of what we do, andthey see the negatives and they see the bad. I wantpeople to know that these guys do great things everyday whether they know it or not.

Big brother Jake, who slept through the birth, wasvery excited with all the trucks and equipment in thestation and seemed to bond with Patterson and hadquestions about the breathing equipment and sat in

the trucks.Morin mentioned that this was only the second birthhe had assisted in during his 30 years as a firefighter.Firefighter Al Winsor believed the last baby deliveredby a Hudson crew was a year and a half to two yearsago.

Patterson, whose dad is the deputy chief in Dracut,Mass., comes from a fire service family; he will earn ablue stork pin for his uniform. And a blue stork stickerwill be placed on the ambulance to denote that thecrew delivered a baby boy.

by Doug RobinsonOnly 2 percent of those who enter Boy

Scouts reach Scoutings highest honor:Eagle Scout.

The 38th president, Gerald Ford, is theonly U.S. president to have earned theEagle Scout rank. The first man to walkon the moon, Astronaut Neil Armstrong,is an Eagle Scout as is Robert Gates, U.SSecretary of Defense and former directorof the Central Intelligence Agency.

And, Hudsons Superintendent ofSchools Bryan Lane is also an Eagle Scout.

The question proposed toSuperintendent Lane was What doesbeing an Eagle Scout mean to you?

Wearing a red sweater, tie, slacks, andwith his shirt sleeves rolled up, Lane sat

on the edge of the stage at the WattannickGrange, Hudson, facing his Boy Scoutpeers. This was a very special, personal, private,and very prideful side of Lane. Here he had theopportunity to share, not what only being an EagleScout meant, but also share the whole meaningand value of his life as a scout. To the scouts, hewas not Superintendent Lane, he was one of theirown, from Troop 44, New Rochelle, NY.

While Troop 21 of Hudson has had 50 BoyScouts reach Eagle rank since 1952, at thismeeting, the discussions did not center onfundraising, badges, upcoming trips or events.Like a fireside chat, Lane spoke of his memories,his loves, and even his dislikes of Scouting.

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle, stated Lane,It is ok not to become an Eagle Scout. What isimportant is your character. What I am today isbecause I was a scout.

Without hesitation he recited the Scout Oath:On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty toGod and my country, and to obey the Scout Law;to help other people at all times; to keep myselfphysically strong, mentally awake, and morallystraight. I think I still remember it. I am close.

As he began speaking with the scouts, herecited many of the honors and awards that hehad received locally, statewide, and nationally.NH Principal of the Year, NH Assistant Principal ofthe Year, and Coach of the Year list only a few ofhis professional honors.

Scouting is where you learn how to be abecome a good person, and I want those whoread my resume to know that I have a goodcharacter, Lane explained. While I appreciatethe awards and honors, it is being an Eagle Scout,a Boy Scout that defines who I am. So, I listed it

first. Being an Eagle Scout never goes away. It iswith you always.

Lane then spoke about his days when he wasin Scouting. He told the Boy Scouts: It wasnot cool to be a Boy Scout when I was growingup. Those long socks that required a garter belt,I got laughed at all the time. I remember thatwhile others were playing sports or doing schoolactivities, I was working on my scouting badges.But, I was focused, and I had a goal. That goalwas to earn my Eagle rank.

For Lanes Eagle project, he elected tosoundproof the gym ceiling for the temple atwhich they met for their Scout meeting. It tookme four months, standing on scaffolding as Iinstalled ceiling tile after ceiling tile. It was hardwork, but I finished it.

Always move forward. Have a goal. Its ok

to change your goal as you go, just keepgoing and concentrate on your character.People perceive who you are by whatyou say and do. People need to trustyou. What are you willing to sacrifice toremain constant with your goal?

He then cited the Scout Law: A scoutis trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Andwithout hesitation he added, Those 12words have never changed since thebeginning of Scouting. The Scout Law isabout character. It is about how you areperceived and how you want to serve.

The two dozen scouts in attendancewere fully engaged with Lanescommentary about Scouting. Until

this moment, he had always seen as theprincipal or the superintendent.Then Lane went one by one, never missing a

beat with each Scout Law, defining for the Scoutswhat each of the 12 laws meant to him as a scout,a teacher, and then as a community leader.

What does it mean to be trustworthy, friendly,courteous and kind? Be that person who helpsanother, not looking for rewards, but looking forthat inner satisfaction that what you did was right.If someone in front of you drops their books, helpthem pick them up. Your job as 8th graders is tolook out for the 6th graders. Your job as seniorsis to look out for the freshmen. You have theirbacks. That is character.

He concluded with Scouting is all aboutservice. Scouting will lead you down that pathand will help you develop tools that you will usethe rest of your life.

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Five Miraculous Minutesfrom an Emergency to a Very Special Delivery

At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarahfound one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though Ive grown old, the bell still rings for me,as it does for all who truly believe.The Polar Expressby Doug Robinson

The train whistle blew and the Polar Express train was on its way to the North Pole. Every child has had their ticketpunched and were comfortably sitting aboard the train.

The children were dressed for reading of their Christmas classic, The Polar Expressby Chris Van Allsburg. Eachchild had come prepared for the event. Some wore pajamas with footsies, while others wore slippers shaped likeanimals. Some had hooded sweatshirts. Every pajama was different, brightly colored, and festive with variouspictures of Disney characters. Some wore pajamas decorated with their favorite comic book hero. All the childrenlooked comfortable and huggable.

The Polar Expressnarration tells the story of a young boy who once adored Christmas. At the sound of a trainwhistle, he arises from his bed and runs to the train. Upon seeing the conductor, he is told that this train is the PolarExpress, and is going to the North Pole. He boards the train, and, aboard the train are many children like himself-dressed in their pajamas.

Upon reaching the North Pole, the children see thousands of Christmas elves awaiting the arrival of Santa for thestart of his yearly trip around the world. The boy is then handpicked to select the first present of the year, and he asksfor one bell hanging from one of the reindeer. He puts the bell into his pocket, and then hops back on the train forhis ride home.

While traveling home, he discovers that the bell has fallen through a hole in the pocket into which he had placedthe bell.

A Magical Night Aboard the Polar Express

Superintendent Bryan Lane sits and chats with Boy Scout Troop 21 at the Wattannick Grange about his life experiences as a scout.

StaffphotobyDougRobinson

Twin 6 year olds, Max and Lilly, talk about their trip to the North Pole with the Polar Express conductorwhile they wait for their cookies and hot chocolate to be served by Santas wonderful elves.

continued to page 3- Polar Express

20-year-old probationary firefighter, Brian Patterson,holds Connor, the baby he delivered.

Proud mom,Rachel Scanzani,with baby Connor

Alan Winsor, Glen Bradish, Shawn Scanzani (Dad), Jake Scanzani, Rachael Scanzani with baby Connor,Brian Patterson, Dave Morin, Dave Brideau, and James Paquette

Brian Patterson shows Jake Hudsons SCUBA(self-contained breathing apparatus). Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Staff photo by Doug Robinson


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Christopher Rochonof Hudson was recently initiated into Phi KappaPhi, the nations oldest and most selective collegiate honor society forall academic disciplines. Rochon was initiated at MCPHS University.

Rochon is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty,professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi eachyear. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination andapproval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligiblefor membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of thenumber of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as dofaculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarlydistinction.

Lauren Weberof Hudson qualified for the fall semester Deans Listat Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course loadof 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no gradebelow a C.

The following local students have been named to the Deans Listfor the fall semester at Keene State College. From Hudson: ScottBernstein, Caitlin Calhoun, Tara Coates, Michael Falcone, JacobHuggins, Brandon Karugu, Matthew Kulch, Lauren Ledoux, PaigeMacIntosh, Hannah Norton,and Elizabeth Truesdell. From Litchfield:

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Remember Hudson when ...The Eli Hamblet House in Hudson Center

submitted byRuth Parker

Born in 1810 to Tamarand Thomas Hamblet, Elilived most, if not all, ofhis adult life in HudsonCenter. Elis farm home waslocated on Hamblet Avenuefacing the Hudson CenterCommon on the east side.This house was previouslyowned by John Foster whooperated a grocery storethere for about 19 years.Eli married Rebecca Butlerof Pelham in 1844. Theirdaughters, Rebecca Souvinaand Arvilla, continued toreside in the house afterElis death in 1896.

In addition to farming,Eli served his town inmany ways: town clerk,selectman, overseer of thepoor, and representative tothe general court. He wasone of the organizers ofthe Hudson Center Libraryand he acted as the librarian when this small library was housed in

his home. He was a member and deacon of the Baptist Church. In1876, when the Hudson Center Post Office was established at theRailroad Station behind the town hall, he was appointed postmaster.

He held this office until his death in 1896. Elis entire family,including his parents, is buried in Westview Cemetery. This house

was the home of Robert Thompson, Sr. and his family for manyyears. After being vacant for an extended time it was demolished afew years ago.

A Piece of Local History Comes Homesubmitted by Ruth Parker

A work ledger kept by Eli Hamblet between 1840 and 1880 hasrecently been returned to Hudson and placed with the HistoricalSociety. This donation was made by Paul Macuch of Lakeville,Mass.

Paul grew up in the town of Easton, Mass., which borders onBrockton, West Bridgewater and a few other towns. Through thewoods from his house there was a sand and gravel pit that was apopular place to take .22 caliber rifles and spend time shootingbottles and cans. On the back side of the gravel pit, a localcontractor would dump demolition debris from construction jobsand then when the piles got big enough, bury them in the groundas a private landfill. This was a great place to find things as theywould occasionally dump items from old attics. This is how Paul

came into the possession of the Eli Hamblet work ledger some 40years ago. One day, in the pile of rubble was an old tattered box.Inside this box were a few old books and this ledger. Paul brought

it home, showed it to his dad, and has had nice times reading therecords and learning about Eli and how small a days wage wasback them.

The ledger had been stored in Pauls treasure cabinet for manyyears. He has spent time locating the hometown of Eli Hamblet.This past summer he reached out to the Historical Society and therest is history. Our thanks to Paul for returning this piece of localhistory to Hudson. See this weeks Remember Hudson when ... fora picture of Elis House.

Eli often worked off the farm; doing work for his neighbors, histown, and the cemetery. This ledger itemizes some of these chores,who he worked for, and how much he was paid. The list of namesis like a mini directory of Hudson at that time with names likeBenjamin Dean, Alvan Smith, Elbridge Dow, David Smith and Silas

Hill.A copy of this article and picture now occupy Pauls treasurecabinet in place of Elis ledger.

Keeping Your Home Safesubmitted by Sgt. Joseph Hoebeke, Patrol Division,Hudson Police Department

The issue of protecting yourself and your home is an importantconsideration for any resident, regardless of the crime rate withinthe community in which you reside. In terms of statistics, Hudsonis a safe community; however, there is and always will be theexistence of criminal behavior. In this Public Safety Bulletin, wewill discuss how to keep your home safe from burglars.

Between January 1, 2012 and December 19, 2014, there havebeen 191 residential and commercial burglaries in the Town ofHudson. In comparison with larger jurisdictions like Nashua andManchester, as well as jurisdictions similar in size and populationto Hudson, these numbers are relatively low. According to statisticsprovided by the FBI, home burglaries resulted in $4.6 billion

in lost property in 2010 with an average loss per household of$2,119. While the cost of these crimes is significant, even moresignificant is the emotional toll it takes when your home security iscompromised.

Although Hudson maintains a 34 percent clearance rate forburglaries, as compared to the national average of 12.5 percent,these crimes will always be present in our community due to manyfactors outside the scope of this article. In recent weeks, we haveseen an increase in the number of residential burglaries in the Townof Hudson. Even though it is impossible to completely safeguardyourself from becoming a victim of burglary, there are some simplesteps you can take to reduce your risk. As such, the Hudson PoliceDepartment recommends that you employ the following tactics to

keep your home safe from thieves:1. Install exterior lighting in order to illuminate all entrances to your

home. Motion sensor lights are a great option and are relativelyinexpensive.

2. Cut back shrubbery to discourage burglars from hiding nearwindows and doors. This also acts as a psychological deterrent ashomes that look good may actually prevent burglaries. If a thiefknows you spend time caring for your home they may think youare more likely to take steps to protect it.

3. Keep windows and doors locked at all times and make certainyour garage door is locked and closed. Windows and slidingglass doors should be secured with auxiliary locks. Special doorpins, available at most home improvement stores at a relativelylow cost, can prevent your sliding doors from being lifted off thetrack during a burglary attempt. Deadbolt locks should be usedon all exterior doors and installing a peephole is a very goodoption of having to open your doors to unknown visitors. Finally,install blinds on ground level doors and windows.

4. Never store keys outside of your home and never leave tools,such as ladders, so that they are accessible. Ladders can be usedto gain access to upper level windows and openings that mightotherwise be inaccessible if secured inside a shed, basement, orgarage.

5. Make your home look occupied. Homes are prone to burglarieswhen thieves believe the owners are on vacation. Reduceobvious signs of an empty house by asking a trusted neighbor orfriend to collect your mail and newspapers daily. You can askthat someone to check your home daily to turn on lights andopen and close shades or curtains. Finally, you can even ask aneighbor to park their vehicle in your driveway. Remember, ifyour house looks maintained and full of activity, burglars are lesslikely to make it a target.

6. Consider a home alarm. Home alarms are great, but they canbe pricey. If you would like one for added protection and peaceof mind, consider getting one without monitoring. The noise ofa tripped alarm, or the stickers for an alarm company displayedon windows and doors, can be good deterrents for a would-be

burglar.7. Get involved with your community. You can contact the HudsonPolice Department to see if a neighborhood watch group is agood idea in your neighborhood. Ask trusted neighbors to keepwatch on your home while you are away and stay informed onrecent criminal activity in your neighborhood.

8. Reach out to the Hudson Police Department. Did you know thatthe Hudson Police Department will conduct checks on vacanthomes? You can contact the Hudson Police Department at anytime to request a vacant home check. We will need some basicinformation from you, such as the length of your vacation, pointsof contact in the event our check yields suspicious or criminalactivity, alarm company information (if you have one), and thenames of people that might stop by to check on your home.Remember, home owners who stay vigilant and take these simple

steps will be better prepared to prevent a burglary than those whodo not. Remember, the Hudson Police Department is availableat any time to provide you with advice on home safety, so do nothesitate to contact us at 886-6011.

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Editors Note: Due to the recent publicity in both Hillsborough and Rockinghamcounties, Deacon Costellos letter seems important for everyone to read.

An Unsettling Number of Early DeathsA brief search of recent obituaries shows an increasing number of deathsmentioned as died suddenly or died unexpectedly. In ten minutes ofsearching the obituaries in the local newspapers, I found this true of thedeaths of William, Randall, Alyssa, Wesley, Don, Richard, Brian, Michael,Ross, Shawn, Christine, Messiah and Steven (all of whom were not yet 40years old). I realize that not all of these were suicides or drug-related deaths,but I know personally that these numbers are increasing. RockinghamCounty had one of the highest numbers of deaths in the State due to drugoverdose or due to the taking of tainted drugs in the past year.

Nothing is more tragic than the death of a young person with most of herlife ahead of her. Not only is it devastatingly painful to the family but sucha loss to the community of talent and potential. Tat person, had he knownhis worth and potential, might have changed our world in a significant way.

Communities in Southern New Hampshire have gathered together peoplefrom the usual human service agencies to address the problem and, in mostcases, have emphasized the need for stricter drug enforcement measuresor more counseling opportunities for those with depression issues. Tesemight help but I believe that the solution lies within the persons who areconsidering the use of drugs in their lives. Something needs to convincethese young people from the time they are very young that they are very

special; that they have been placed in this world for a very specific purpose;that their lives have worth and meaning. If they become convinced of this,there is no way that they would jeopardize their lives by taking the poison ofdrugs into themselves.

So parents this is your role and responsibility in the forming of that visionwithin our young children. Make sure that they know and are convincedthat they were made by an awesome, loving, nurturing Being Who has aspecific plan for their lives. Spend as much time with them as it takes forthem to know that Being personally and deeply. As a Christian, I believethat that Being made it possible in Jesus, the Christ. He came, died, andwas raised to make it possible and our childrens lives depend on theirreceiving this gift; the gift that sets them free from all confusion, self-hatredand despair that fights to rule their lives. Teir future depends on it!

David Costello, Salem

Te Litchfield Budget CommitteeNeeds Voter Input

Te Litchfield Budget Committee has been reviewing own and School

District Budgets over the last several months. We have spent numerousmeetings listening to the justification of budget requests by the Board ofSelectman and the School Board for every dollar proposed. Te BudgetCommittee would now like to request the communitys input before wefinalize these budgets for Deliberative Session and then voting in March2015.

Below is a Summary of the 2016 Proposed Operating Budgets:Te voters approved the own default budget in March 2014 in the

amount of $5,007,408 by defeating the proposed budget. Te 2015 budgetsubmitted to the Budget Committee by the Selectmen included an increaseof $233,646. Te increase was attributed to delayed purchases due to thelower 2014 budget, the approval in March of the Police Contract, otherpreviously approved contracts and a 6.4% increase in Health Care costs.Some of these new increases must also be included by l aw in the new defaultbudget. Te Budget Committee reduced the requested budget by $50,266mostly by areas typically unspent in the past. Te committee left somerequested increases to cover important Fire and Police equipment purchases.Proposed Warrant Articles under discussion include the need for additionalFire Dept. equipment, highway and road improvements, human serviceagencies, own employee wage plan, and paving of the Fire Station/Oldown Hall parking lot. own Revenues are projected to remain relatively

flat. Should the proposed own operating budget be approved in March2015, the tax impact would be an increase of $0.04 per thousand. If allcurrently proposed warrants passed, it would result in an additional $0.61per thousand increase.

Te voters also approved the School District default budget in March

2014 of $19,956,828 by defeating the proposed budget. Te 2015-2016Budget submitted to the Budget Committee by the School B oard reflectedan increase of $800,172. With the Campbell High School Bond beingpaid off, the net increase as presented to the Budget Committee wasapproximately $1.3MM. School revenues are also projected to be lesswhich resulted in a significant proposed increase to the taxpayers. TeBudget Committee felt such a significant increase was not reasonable atthis time. Many deep and difficult reductions to the requested budgetwere made totaling $883,072. After understanding the School Boardstop budget priorities for the district, the committee felt it important toleave sufficient funding for important initiatives such as building repairsand maintenance, Special Education, Math and curriculum materials, andInformation echnology. Increases also include the teacher contract that wasapproved by the voters in March. Given a declining student enrollment,significant reductions included the reduction of two elementary schoolteachers, the reduction of two buses, and reductions in areas of historicalunder spend. Warrant Articles being proposed include a echnologyDatabase Administrator, upgrades to building security, Capital reservefunds for building Maintenance and Special Education and repaving theGriffin Memorial Playground area. Should the proposed school operatingbudget be approved in March 2015, the tax impact would be an increase of$0.83 per thousand. Tis year due to the reductions made by the BudgetCommittee, the proposed budget is less than the default budget. Failure topass the proposed budget would result in an even higher tax impact for the

taxpayers. If all currently proposed warrants passed, it would result in anadditional $0.26 per thousand increase.Te Budget Committee would like your input on the proposed budgets

as well as the tax impact to the community. Tere are two more scheduledBudget Committee meetings on uesday, January 6 and Tursday, January8, starting at 7 p.m. Additionally, the annual budget hearing is scheduledfor Tursday, January 15, also at 7 p.m. All meetings will be held atCampbell High School.

Cynthia Couture, Chairman, Litchfield Budget Committee

Water Utility Abatement #W-UL-74-06I received your letter [Board of Selectmen] denying my abatement request

in the amount of $36. Te letter contains no explanation as to why myrequest was denied. I believe I have been treated very unfairly in that I ambeing penalized because the meter reader said he was unable to gain accessto our house on a day we were in residence. I reiterate, we were both inresidence that day, and if the bell was rung, one of us would have answeredthe door even though it can take longer than normal if we are working athome from our basement as we usually are. Neither of us heard the doorbellring that day. We believe the meter reader probably went to the wronghouse.

I believe the selectmen dismissed my explanation on my abatementform out of hand. Tis decision favored the meter reader, whose wordthe selectmen took over mine. I believe the selectmen have impugned myintegrity as a citizen and a taxpayer.

For this reason, I am requesting a reversal of the decision.I also request a written explanation from ea ch selectman explaining why

he chose to take the meter readers word over mine.

Diana Rubino, Hudson

Boy Scout roop 20 Offering Christmas reePick-up Service

Boy Scout roop 20 of Hudson will once aga in offer Christmas tree pick-up/ removal service after the holidays to any Hudson resident for an $8donation.

o schedule your pick-up for either Saturday, January 3, or Saturday,January 10, please contact Stacy Cunniff at 321-9249 or [email protected]. We will ask you to leave your tree on your front porch or in

your front yard. All profits earned will help fund roop 20s camping, troopactivities and community service projects.

Tank you for supporting your local B oy Scouts!

Joe Undercofler for Troop 20, Hudson

On Christmas morning, under the Christmas tree, he finds a smallpackage tucked at the back of the tree with his name on it. Heopened the box and discovers that it is the bell that Santa had givenhim. When he rings the bell, both he and his sister are filled with joyof the beautiful sound. His parents, however, do not hear the soundand believe the bell to be broken.

The narrative of The Polar Expressends with At one time, most ofmy friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for allof them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longerhear its sweet sound. Though Ive grown old, the bell still rings forme, as it does for all who truly believe.

When Superintendent Lane completed the story, Santa arrived atthe Polar Express train station, and gave each child a bell for them toring for themselves. Gripping the attached red ribbon, every childrang that tiny golden bell with great enthusiasm, and the soundsof those bells could be heard ringing throughout the halls of H.O.Smith for all to enjoy. What a wonderful sound they made. Smiling,laughing, while others were jumping up and down with excitement,they truly believed in the sound of the bell.

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Hudson has grown sodeep, that Saint JohnXXIII Food Pantry nowdistributes food at bothSt. Kathryn Church aswell the food pantrylocated on Library

Street. Of the 210families that receivedfood for the Christmasholidays, 70 familiesreceived their food atthe church.

The annualdistribution of foodinvolves a large boxcontaining produce, turkey, and all the trimmings for the holidaymeal, as well as another banana box full of food to supply thefamily for two weeks. The meals are complete with pies, tarts,breads, stuffing, and juice.

The pantry also provides gifts for entire families and local elderly.This year, approximately 75 seniors will receive gifts from the pantry.

Food Pantry Director Leona Shanholtz commented that this yearWe have distributed over 130,000 meals. By years end, we will goover 150,000.

The Hudson Fire Department helped with the Christmasdistribution of food. The Hudson Police Department helps with theThanksgiving distribution.

We are very grateful for all the support we receive from thecommunity, businesses, and schools to help us help those in need,said Pauline Boisvert of the food pantry.

Looking ahead, she added: We are already looking ahead to ourEaster distribution. We would greatly appreciate the donation of anywicker baskets as we will be using wicker baskets, instead of boxes,for that distribution.

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Volunteers from Liberty Utilities helped sort, fill, and distribute food at St. JohnXXIII Food Pantry. John Warshaisi, Gerri DiNapoli, Lisa DeGregory, JudiCoulombe, Suzanne Pacheco, (back row) Ryan Lagasse, Margo Cimon, and

Andy Morgan worked tirelessly for many hours.

Retired Hudson fire chiefs, Shawn Murray andFrank Carpentino

Hudson School Superintendent Bryan Lane reads Te Polar Express

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Richard Richie PascalTurcotte II, of Hudson,passed away peacefullyin his home due toheart complications on

December 24, 2014; he was 51.Richard was born on June 7, 1963,

to Richard Turcotte and Carol Smith ofNashua. Richard graduated from AlvirneHigh School in Hudson in 1981. He

served in the Air Force and returnedhome to the Hudson/Nashua area and hasremained locally.

Throughout the years, Richard served on the Hudson Planning

Board from 2006-2007 and was employed by Hewlett Packard ofNashua and BAE Systems in Manchester.

Richard was associated with the Southern New Hampshire ElksClub, where he spent much time and loved cooking for the membersthroughout the years. His unique interest in racing drew him closeto the New Hampshire Motor Speedway where he had been a teammember of the Joey Pole Racing team. He enjoyed boating on thelakes in northern New Hampshire and entertaining others.

Richard is survived by his sisters, Cheryl and Bruce Fane of Dallas,TX, Kathie and Bernie Beagle of Pflugerville, TX, Laurel and DaveDeschenes of Nashua, and an extended family, Audra Copeland of

Nashua, Jeff Smith of Milford, and Jerry Smith-Niles of Nashua. Hisnephews and nieces along with their families; Scott and JacquelineFane, Peter and Nic Beagle, Clint and Rachel Lambdin, VeronicaBeagle, Jacob Michaud, and Mary Michaud. He also leaves behind

a life partner of 12 years, Cindi Lawrenson and stepson DannyLawrenson of Hudson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Turcotte, AndreaKC Turcotte, Carol and Charles Smith.

A Life Celebration will be held in the spring of 2015, when Mr.Turcotte will be laid to rest alongside his mother in Nashua. Serviceswill be held at Davis Funeral Home in Nashua at that time. Pleaseplan to attend his Life Celebration in April.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you celebrate his lifeby donating to the COPD International, Nashua office 131 DanielWebster Highway #627.

The Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua has beenplaced in charge of arrangements, www.davisfuneralhome.com,883-3401.

OngoingPrograms for Grades 6-12 at the RodgersMemorial LibrarySpecial Event, Glow Bowling: Thursday,

January 8, 4:30-5:30. Grades 6-8. Make

glow pins, glow bowl in the dark, paint yourface with glow in the dark paint. Be preparedto get messy. Registration requested, rmlnh.org/glowbowl.

Monster Club, Mondays, 4-5 p.m., grades 6-8.Discuss the monster of the week, do monsterrelated activities and investigations, hang outwith other monster fans.

Smash Tuesdays, 2:15-4 p.m., for grades 6-12.Play Super Smash Brothers for Wii-U on ourbig screen. You can bring your 3DS and playagainst other 3DS players while waiting for yourturn.

Pokmon League for All Ages, Tuesdays, 4:30-6p.m. All video game versions and card playersare welcome. If there are enough players werun a tournament with a small in-game prize.

Teen Takeover @ Your Library, Wednesdays,2:15-4:30 p.m., for grades 9-12. Hang out,watch movies, listen to music, play populartrading card games like Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh.

You may bring snacks to this program. Book Club, second Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., for

grades 6-12. Different themes each month,read any book in the theme and share it withthe group. January 14 theme share your

favorite book you read in 2014

Saturday, January 3 or January 10Litchfield Boy Scout Troop 11will pick

upyour used Christmas treeand returnit for recycling for an $8 donation per

tree and you receive a coupon for $5 off awreath purchase. The trees will be mulched andused for the next crop of trees at Noels Tree Farm.Enjoy letting someone else take care of your treewhile supporting your local Boy Scout troop.

Note: This service by Troop 11 is only availableto Litchfield residents. To schedule a pick up foreither January 3 or January 10, call Janice Hoodat 429-9821 or e-mail at [email protected].

Thank you for your support!

Wednesday, January 7All Booked Up, a book discussion

group for adults, will meet at 6:30 p.m.in the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library

to discuss Proof of Heaven by EbenAlexander. Copies of Januarys book will be

available for check-out.

Thursday, January 8Pajama Story Time. Join Miss Carrie-

Anne at 6:30 p.m. in the Young ReadersRoom at the Aaron cutler Memorial Library

for family story time fun. Bring a stuffedfriend and, if you like, wear your jammies!

Free Film at Rodgers Memorial Library. TheRodgers Memorial Library in Hudson hosts a filmseries, second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Catch filmsyou may have missed in the theaters. Snackswill be served. Tonight, a family gathers at theirchildhood home after the death of their father.

The all-star cast includes Tina Fey, Jane Fonda,Connie Britton and Jason Bateman. See it on ourbig screen. Call the library film line at 816-4535

for details.

Friday, January 9Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791will

host a Meat Rafflewith the proceedsgoing to benefit the Pets for Vets program

beginning at 7 p.m. The Post is located at15 Bockes Rd. in Hudson. For more informationcontact the post canteen at 598-4594 Mondaythrough Saturday between 12 and 8 p.m.

Friday, January 9Find a Grave Website Workshop. Are you

interested in family research? Whether you

are a beginner or a long time genealogistthe Rodgers Memorial Library GenealogyClub has something for you. Trade tipsand techniques with others interested infamily research and learn about genealogical

resources located in the library. This afternoonat 1:30, Mary Gannon will present a programon using the Find a Grave website. Find aGrave provides users with images of gravemarkers from around the world as well asphotos, biographies and other details uploadedby volunteers. (This program was rescheduledfrom an earlier date.) Check the website,rodgerslibrary.org, for information about futureguest speakers.

Saturday, January 10Gaming Day at Rodgers Memorial

Library. From 12 to 4 p.m. on the secondSaturday of each month join Play Date

NH as they teach an assortment of newboard games, card games and role playing gamesat the Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. PlayDate NH is a volunteer organization aimed ateducating the community about the benefits ofgames and gaming. They hold events to introduce

new games, expand the gaming audience andinvite citizens to make gaming of all types a partof their family, school and community. Call thelibrary at 886-6030 for more information.

Sunday, January 11A Used Book Salewith the Friends of

the Library of Hudson will be held from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of

the Hills Memorial Library Building at18 Library St. in Hudson. Note: There will

be no Thursday night book sale in January orFebruary.

Monday, January 12Clear Clutter and Save Memories.

This workshop is a practical resource for

anyonewho desires to

reduce accumulated possessions butdoes not know where to begin. Possessions canbe a comfort but quickly become a burden whenlife changes unexpectedly. This presentationfocuses on how to proactively reduce clutter and,at the same time, preserve family memories. Itincludes critical questions to ask for letting goof things and suggestions for including familymembers in the process. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at

the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Rd.,Hudson. Registration requested, rmlnh.org/clutter.

Wednesday, January 15The Litchfield Senior Groupis holding

its first meetingof the year today at12 p.m. at the Community Church on

Charles Bancroft Highway. Luncheonof homemade soups will be provided. NanettePerrotte will give a program featuring Ella

Fitzgerald. All seniors are invited.

Tuesday, January 20Friends of Library Meetingfrom 7 to 9

p.m. in the Community Room at RodgersMemorial Library.


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Barbara A. (Spearel)Burton, 81, ofPelham, passed awayDecember 19, 2014,following a suddenillness, at SouthernNew HampshireMedical Centersurrounded by herloving family. Shewas the beloved wifeof Richard C. DickBurton, Sr. with whom

she celebrated their62nd wedding anniversary on August 16, 2014.Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, August 7,

1933, the daughter of the late Bertice W. andthe late Estelle M. (DEntremont) Spearel, sheattended Lowell schools and was a graduateof Lowell High School. She then went onto attend Lowell General Hospital School ofNursing.

Before retiring, Barbara worked as a TeachersAssistant at the former Steepletop Kindergartenand Nursery in Pelham for 33 years whereshe was affectionately known as Mrs. B.Previously, she was employed as a nurse in theoffice of Dr. B. D. Hughes in Nashua for manyyears and at Nashua Memorial Hospital (nowknown as Southern New Hampshire MedicalCenter).

She was a member of the First Congregational

Church in Pelham.Among her many interests, Barbara enjoyed

cooking, shopping and traveling, includinga cross-country excursion and many tripsto Virginia. But above all else, being allabout family, Barbara dedicated her lifeto her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Dick, Barbara issurvived by two daughters, Deborah Hallinanand her husband David of Deerfield, NH andCheryl Lutsko and her husband Jim of Hudson;four sons, Richard C. Burton, Jr. and his wife

Brenda of Waynesboro, VA, Wayne Burtonand his wife Louise of Windham, Dana Burtonand his wife Denise of Manchester, and DavidBurton and his companion Tricia Hennick ofGloucester, MA; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Col. Donald W.Spearel (Ret) of Clearwater, FL; and severalnieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also sister of the late Robert W.Spearel and aunt of the late Capt. Donald W.Spearel and the late Leslie A. Spearel.

In keeping in accordance with her wishes,there were no calling hours and a MemorialService will be held at a later date at theconvenience of her family.

E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the Pelham FuneralHome, Pelham, NH, 635-3333.

Jean Charlotte Hill, 84, ofLitchfield, passed away onDecember 12, 2014, at LaheyHospital in Burlington, MA,after a sudden fall.

Jean was a life-long residentof Litchfield. She was bornFebruary 22, 1930, in Nashuato Edwin and Clara Hill.

Jean graduated fromNashua High School in1948. She worked at DoehlaGreeting Card Company and

Nashua City Hall from where she retired. She was

a Treasurer at the Litchfield Community Church forsix years and a Litchfield Town Hall Ballot Clerk forsix years.

Family members include, Dan Hill of Merrimack,

NH, Gerry Hill of Colorado, Karen McFadden ofMontana, and Scott Hill and Peter Hill, both ofColorado.

Jean was a friend to many and loved by allespecially the Olsons, the Masons and theBurgesses. Jean was a big part of our families for 74years, was always there for us, and we all will trulymiss her.

Calling hours were held December 27 at theDavis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua. Acelebration of Jeans life followed.

Memorial donations may be made to the HumaneSociety for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Rd., Nashua,NH 03064 as Jean always had a love for animals,or to the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Ave.,

Nashua, NH 03060, which she donated to annually.The Davis Funeral Home has been placed in

charge of arrangements. An online guest book isavailable at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com.

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that gave an overview of plans for renovations to Hudsons historicLenny Smith Station. These renovations will be taking place nextyear, if approved by voters in Hudsons upcoming March elections,

and the money for the renovations will be taken from the townsUnassigned Fund Balance as of Fiscal Year 2016 (beginning July 1,2015).

One of the most important and significant renovations being madeto the station would be raising the stations doors. The departmentwishes to raise the doors to 12 feet. Currently, the doors on the mainapparatus bay stand at about ten and a half feet high, and the doorson the addition apparatus bay are slightly taller, but still not tallenough.

The doors have not been raised since the building was first built,and modern fire apparatuses are much larger than the trucks thatthe station had back in the 1950s. The Amherst Street Fire Station inNashua made similar renovations to its station a few years ago forthis same reason.

Because of the growing sizes of trucks, the Lenny Smith Stationneeds to get its trucks custom built; the average fire truck is justmuch too large to fit through the doors. The trucks the station usesare built with a lower cab, so that everything on the truck sits lower.

Even with the custom-built trucks, though, there is still only fourinches of clearance between the trucks and the tops of the doorways.It costs the fire department thousands of extra dollars every time newequipment is needed because every new truck must be designed andbuilt from scratch.

Generally, the department tries to replace trucks about every fiveyears, but the ladder truck used right now has been around for muchlonger than this simply because it would cost so much to replace; itwas built in 1996.

In the main apparatus bay, renovations would involve cutting theplaster ceiling and structural headers above the doors. The ceilingwould then need to be closed back up once the renovations weredone, and new steel headers would be installed. There is emptyspace currently between the ceiling and the actual roof, so theceiling would just be built higher within that space.

The addition apparatus baywill require a little more workbecause, in this case, the roofitself will actually have to beraised about four feet. There isno empty space between theceiling and the roof like thereis in the main apparatus bay.

Bricks will have to be added on to the front once the building hasbeen raised.

There should be no concern about the station looking different,though. The fire department understands the historical importancethat this building holds for many people in the town, and the plan

will involve matching the new bricks up to be as identical to the oldbricks as possible. From the front, no one should notice a differencein the building at all.

The station will also be getting new coil doors. Unlike the morecommon doors that people usually have on their garages that go upon a track, these new doors will fold up right in the front with a coil;they wont have to slide back onto the ceiling. This will not only bemore efficient, but it will also allow for even more space betweenthe tops of the trucks and the ceiling.

e Lenny Smith Station currently, with doors the size that they are now. is plan shows what the Lenny Smith Station should look like after the door renovations.

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submitted by AHS Counseling OfficeThe counselors are busy sending out college applications. As a

reminder, the deadline for UNH is February 1, 2015, so if you areplanning on applying there, bring tracking forms to Counseling by

Jan. 16. Keene State College and Plymouth State University havea deadline of April 1, 2015. Make sure to check the website of

colleges you are applying to for their deadlines.Alvirne High School is happy to present Karen Collins from

the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation onTuesday Jan. 6, 2015 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Karen will be explainingthe financial aid process to parents of college-bound seniors in theMusic Room. Parents and their students are welcome to attend

and find out more about ways to help financehigher education. Attendees will receive

NHHEAFs Financial Aid Organizer. There is no snow date for thispresentation. For additional resources from NHHEAF, go to: www.nhheaf.org. RSVP to Kelly Fontaine in the School Counseling Officeat [email protected] or 886-1260, ext. 2507.

Parents of juniors and sophomores: If your student took the PSATin October, results are in and there will be a meeting on Tuesday,

Jan. 13, 2015, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room for you toreceive your students scores and to explain what the scores mean. If

you are not able to attend the meeting, have yourstudent come to Counseling after Jan. 13 to receivetheir results. RSVP to Kelly Fontaine at 886-1260,ext. 2507 or [email protected].

Upcoming dates:Scheduling will begin in February for next

year. Counselors will meet with their studentsindividually to schedule courses for next year.

Students who are exploring career pathwaysoffered at AHS can attend the Career and TechnicalEducation Open House on Wednesday, Feb.4 (snow date: Feb. 5) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Students and their parents can tour the facilitiesand meet teachers and students in 15 program

areas.For the current eighth graders, we will hostan incoming eighth grade parent night onFeb. 12, 2015. The snow day will be Feb. 19.Administration, department heads, and counselorswill be available to introduce you to Alvirne, talkabout course selection and answer any questionsyou may have. There will also be representativesfrom different extracurricular organizationsavailable to talk about the opportunities for yourstudents at Alvirne.

Londonderry School District is hosting aninformational night on Feb. 17, 2015, from 7 to 9p.m. at the Londonderry Middle School Cafeteria.The topic is Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: Howto Stop the Worry Cycle. The speaker is LynnLyons, LICSW. Register by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone 432-6925, ext. 3140.

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Budget Committee Questions if Rodgers Librarys Financial Forecast Novelized

by Len LathropDuring the seventh meeting of the Hudson Budget

Committee this financial season on Dec. 18, thelast department to present its plans for FY 15 wasthe library with their $1,035,437 request. Thereto answer the committees questions were LindaKipnes, listed on the library web page at the Townof Hudson website as vice chairman, and CharlesMatthews, library director. There is no chairmanlisted for the Library Trustees. From the townwebsite this is a 1.5 percent increase over the FY14 budget and 4 percent of the towns operatingresources.

Chairman Shawn Jasper welcomed the librarydelegation with this statement: I have someconcerns after watching your (Library Trustees)meeting last night. Not fining people who dontbring items back, you have too much (money) ifyou dont need to do that; six months with no finesdistresses me.

Jasper went on to question the libraryrepresentatives about their plans to of open thelibrary on Sunday without reducing any otheroperating hours and the plan to pay anyone whoworks then time and a half. The chairman calledthat an affront to the other town employees whohave to work over 40 hours to receive time and ahalf. A part-time person can work only Sundaysand get time and a half. What about the letter fromlibrary staff stating they wont work on Sundayswithout extra pay, Jasper asked. He commented

that the letter is a public document that should beshared.John Drabinowicz asked to be recognized, and his

comment was appalling.The chair continued, Start with that and I

am sorry, I (Jasper) have been a longtime librarysupporter, but my recommendation that action bytrustees (library) is needed to take some money outof this budget. It is in the best interest of everyone inthis matter.

Budget Vice-chairman John Maltz asked why$9,500 was requested (by the library) for heating oilwhen only $4,700 was being used and the cost of

heating oil was moving down.In response to questions and concerns from

committee members, Matthews explained thatthe door counter could be used to find a slowernight to close early, but the groups that want touse the community room is very consistent. TheSunday opening was one of the top requests fromthe survey the library did as part of their strategicplan; over 400 responses were received from thatsurvey. Matthew explained that many of the otherlibraries in the region are open on Sundays and it avery busy day for them. He continued that there areover 12,000 card holders at the Rodgers Library andthe visitors per year totals about 100,000.

At this junction, Drabinowicz asked about out-of-towners using the facility, to which Matthewsresponded that there are 50 to 100 who pay $50 peryear. That amount goes in the revenue total.

Next question posed to Matthews was aboutthe use of study rooms at the library by tutors whowere being paid by parents, which the committeemembers stated was totally outside the libraryspolices. Matthews said he will look into it.

Maltz asked why mileage reimbursement is up 23percent. Matthews, with input from Trustee TreasurerArlene Creeden, spoke of the different meetings andtraining events that staff members attend.

Many other questions arose with quite a fewhaving to be answered at the budget committeewrap-up meeting on Jan. 5.

The question was never directly asked during the

meeting, Who is running the library - trustees orstaff?, especially as it related to what some citizenshave referred to as the we will not work letter fromstaff. The library director, with approval from towncounsel and Library Trustees, has released it to thepaper and it appears below.

While the library budget is included in theselectmens operational budget, the question hasbeen asked by the current Board of Selectmenchairman and former selectmen if it should be aseparate warrant article or even a ballot of its own,as it is totally at the control of the Library Trusteeswith the selectmen having no jurisdiction over it.


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Available Monday through Friday and served from11:30 a.m. is aselect lunch menu. And check out the Grab-N-Go Lunch programwhere you can pre-order up to a weeks worth of lunches, thatincludes both your beverage and dessert, for pick up first thing inthe morning on the way to work, school or wherever you are offto, so you never need to make a lunch again. Also great for shut-ins and anyone who is forced to eat out the Grab-N-Go saves youmoney and adds the convenience of having your lunch with youand not waiting in line at some fast food place.

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House Deputy Majority Leader NamedSix New House Members also Sworn in

submitted by NH House of RepresentativesSpeaker of the NH House Shawn Jasper added

another member to his leadership team today withthe naming of Rep. Steve Schmidt (R-Wolfeboro)as the deputy majority leader to Rep. JackFlanagan (R-Brookline). Schmidt, who retired asa director at Verizon Communications, is enteringhis third term as a member of the NH Legislature.

I am honored to be asked to join the leadershipteam that Speaker Jasper has put together, saidSchmidt. I look forward to working with MajorityLeader Flanagan as we move forward. I knowprogress has already been made following asuccessful caucus. We have established a list ofgoals and I am anxious to get to work with ourmembers in helping to move our agenda forwardin the House.

Rep. Flanagan cited Schmidts strong businessbackground as just one asset that he brings to the

team. Rep. Schmidts commitment to bringingforth a strong budget without no new taxes, his

interests in education and in developing a strongbusiness environment in New Hampshire willmake him an invaluable member of our leadershipteam, said Flanagan.

Six new members of the New HampshireLegislature, who could not be in attendanceon organization day, were recently swornin by Governor Maggie Hassan prior to theExecutive Council meeting. Christopher Adams(R-Brookline) and Jason Parent (R-Northfield)were sworn in for the first time as members of thelegislature. Incumbents who took the oath thismorning included Virginia Irwin (D-Newport);Richard Barry (R-Merrimack); Gary Hopper(R-Weare); and Ted Rokas (D-Manchester).

The NH House will convene for its first sessionon Jan. 7.

Thursday, December 18:8:59 a.m. Fainting,McElwain Drive (L). 9:31 p.m. Blasting, TiffanyCircle. 12:00 p.m. Allergic reaction, RobinsonRoad. 12:40 p.m. Difficulty breathing, DerryRoad. 12:56 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany Circle. 12:57p.m. Commercial fire alarm, Trigate Road. 1:35p.m. Motor vehicle accident, AlbuquerqueAvenue (L). 2:13 p.m. Assist citizen, AdelaideStreet. 3:38 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, DerryLane. 8:30 p.m. Odor of gas, Elmwood Drive.9:37 p.m. Laceration, RangersFriday, December 19: 6:08 a.m. Difficultybreathing, Highland Street. 9:28 a.m. Blasting,Tiffany Circle. 11:46 a.m. Stroke, AmandaDrive. 12:58 p.m. Abdominal pain, DerryRoad. 2:20 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany Circle. 3:37p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 3:48p.m. Residential fire alarm, Highland Street.6:22 p.m. Seizure, Highland Street. 7:48 p.m.Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 8:20 p.m.Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 10:13 p.m.

Unconscious person, Cedar Street.Saturday, December 20: 12:44 p.m. UnknownMedical, Fernwood Drive (L). 2:40 p.m.Unknown Medical, Park and Central. 4:19 p.m.Unconscious Person, Karas Crossing. 11:53 p.m.Abdominal Pain, Louise Drive (L).Sunday, December 21: 12:11 a.m. Eye injury,Derry Street. 1:30 p.m. Fall related injury, LowellRoad. 1:51 p.m. Unknown medical, OverlookCircle. 2:54 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, WasonRoad. 3:01 p.m. Puncture wound, Barretts HillRoad. 3:59 p.m. Unknown medical, ConstitutionDrive. 8:38 p.m. Fall related injury, Whip PoorWill Drive. 9:36 p.m. Difficulty breathing,Sunrise Drive.Monday, December 22: 12:52 a.m. Lift assist,Webster Street. 5:55 a.m. Difficulty breathing,Highland Street. 7:36 a.m. Dizziness, RiversideDrive. 9:02 a.m. Fall related injury, Fox Hollow

Drive. 10:07 a.m. Illegal burn, Cheney Drive.10:36 a.m. Chest pain, Lowell Road. 11:28 a.m.Illegal burn, Cheney Drive. 12:21 p.m. Headinjury, Derry Road. 12:39 p.m. Blasting, TiffanyCircle. 1:19 p.m. Difficulty breathing, CharlesBancroft Highway (L). 1:25 p.m. Lift assist,Roosevelt Avenue. 2:50 p.m. General illness,Belknap Terrace. 5:06 p.m. Difficulty breathing,Brody Lane. 6:57 p.m. Cardiac arrest, LowellRoad.Tuesday, December 23: 9:29 a.m.Hemorrhaging, Trigate Road. 3:30 p.m. Headinjury, Griffin Road. 3:46 p.m. Difficultybreathing, Robinson Road. 6:34 p.m. Motorvehicle accident, Dracut Road. 10:01 p.m.Unconscious person, Central Street.Wednesday, December 24: 3:13 a.m. Servicecall, Griffin Road. 7:01 a.m. Box alarm, LowellRoad. 8:12 a.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road.8:39 a.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road. 9:17 a.m.Cardiac arrest, Mike Lane (L). 10:44 a.m. Odor

investigation, Meadowlark Drive. 11:43 a.m.Alarm box detail, Lowell Road. 11:51 a.m. Wiresdown, David Drive. 12:13 p.m. Box alarm,Lowell Road. 12:23 p.m. Dizziness, CentralStreet. 12:26 p.m. Box alarm, Derry Road. 1:15p.m. Alarm box detail, Lowell Road. 1:40 p.m.Unresponsive person, Derry Road. 1:52 p.m.Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 4:21 p.m.Box alarm, Lowell Road. 4:48 p.m. Laceration,Loop Road. 5:33 p.m. Laceration, ConstitutionDrive. 7:19 p.m. Chest pain, Liberty Way (L).11:01 p.m. General illness, Baker Street.Thursday, December 25: 12:09 a.m. Unknownmedical, Sousa Boulevard. 3:40 a.m. Generalillness, Abbott Farm Lane. 3:44 a.m. Abdominalpain, Tammy Court. 10:51 a.m. Hemorrhaging,Andrews Avenue. 2:22 p.m. Fall related injury,Bradford Circle. 6:30 p.m. System trouble,Sagamore Park Road.

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submitted by St. Joseph Community ServicesSanta came early this year for the

elderly homebound and disabled living inHillsborough County. St. Joseph Community

Services Meals on Wheels, the provider ofMeals on Wheels in Hillsborough County,delivered a holiday gift bag to each oftheir meals recipients, 1,200 gift bags in

total. With theassistance of manyorganizations andindividuals in thecommunity, eachperson receiveda gift bag filledwith much neededand appreciated

necessities andgoodies such assoaps, snacks,warm clothing, andblankets.

On behalf of SJCSMeals on Wheels,Id like to thankthe community fortheir overwhelminggenerosity for ourannual Holiday GiftTag event, said SJCSPresident MeghanBrady. Many ofthose we help arealone; this gift bagwe deliver is the

only present many of themwill receive.

Local businesses andmembers of the communityhelped make this eventa success by providinggifts, donating to providenutritious meals, displayinggift tags, and volunteeringto pack all 1,200 gift bags.

SJCS is dedicated topromoting better physical,mental, and social well

being of older andother qualifiedadults throughthe provision ofnutritious meals,health education,opportunitiesfor social interaction, and otherrelated services. SJCS strivesto meet the diverse needs of itsclients through volunteerism andextensive collaboration with othercommunity services. To findout more about SJCS, visit www.MealsOnWheelsNH.org, www.facebook.com/mealsonwheelsnh, o rwww.twitter.com/MoWSJCS.

Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?

Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?Thumbs upto Debbie and

the Hudson Junior WomensClub for another wonderfulHoliday Craft Fair. Always wellorganized and I look forward toparticipating every year. Thumbsdown to the individual thatobviously needed the moneymore than this very trustingcrafter did.

Thumbs upto the HudsonHighway Department forworking over the weekendputting up the new gazebo atBensons. Looks great! You areworking diligently on cleaningup the fallen trees in there aswell. Beautiful place! Nowwhen will you work on ourtrees / brush in roadways, patchpotholes and I hope that thereis enough OT money left afterthe $4,000-plus weekend inBensons, to cover the necessarywinter maintenance.

Thumbs downto all of us.The USA I know and love doesnot choke unarmed people todeath nor does it engage intorture. We need to come cleanand admit our mistakes, notbluster, deflect and posture. Wecannot fight the good fight whenwe no longer occupy the moralhigh ground.

Thumbs downto theLitchfield Budget Committeefor so summarily dismissing somany requests of the schooldistrict. It is dishearteningto watch you so smugly and

jovially cut line after line with

so little regard. Listening to youlaugh and joke about these cutsis truly unbelievable. The Townsability to attract young familieswith children diminishes witheach cut that you make. I amthoroughly disgusted with yourbehavior and your utter lack ofrespect for the needs of our townand our school district.

Thumbs up/Thumbs down.This isnt an up or down, just acomment. I am not a Christian,and the manger does not offendme. Tho I think we could addsome things to the park displayrecognizing other religions, aYule log perhaps, a Menorah,something for Kwanzaa, etc. Its about familyand celebrating your own beliefs and traditions.

Take the time to educate yourselves and go backin history and see where the true celebrations ofChristmas came from (even before Jesus) and allthe different ways cultures celebrate the season.Not everyone believes the idea about Jesus birth,and we need to respect that as well. Blessed Yuleand Happy Holidays to you all.

Thumbs down. The Hudson Post Officeneeds to get with the program. 6 p.m. delivery;continual delivery to the wrong addresses,

sometimes causing a week delay in real delivery;not knowing how the red flag on the mailboxworks.

Thumbs upto all the volunteers at theFood Pantry. Thank you for all you do. Myfamily would not have made it through the

most challenging year of ourlives without your generosity,kindness, and support. Godbless all of you!

Thumbs downto whoeveris defending the US torturingpeople. Its disgusting and thelight needs to be shined on thisatrocity, not covered up withexcuses. Where oh where arethe legions of conservativeswho are always warningabout government abuse of

power? Well, here it is folks.We arent even officially atwar with anyone. Are youreally comfortable with thegovernment having the powerto point at anyone they deemsuspicious and then torture thatperson with no trial? Its againstthe very basic principles thatthis country was founded on.The people who did this needto be prosecuted to the fullestextent of the law.

Thumbs upto Shawn Jasperfor saving the Republican Partyfrom the Tea Party zealots.OBrienwas anunmitigateddisasterand hisleadershipled to theGOP losingthe Houseonly twoyears afterhis election.Hopefully,

Jasper willunderstandthat we needleadership thatrepresents theneeds of NH,not ALEC orother out ofstate interests.

Thumbs up. Thumbs way upto Helena! I am so thankful andlucky to have such a wonderfulwoman as my best friend andwife! You are a fantastic Motherand a great Vavo! I am amazedat how much you accomplishevery day in so little time. Yourmeals are the best and you cleanlike no other! You are the bestand only Christmas present that Iwill ever want! Happy New Year,Honey!

Thumbs up! Thank you toall the staff at the South NewHampshire RehabilitativeCenter of SNHRH on DerryRoad for your kindness, freeflowing smiles and support.To the wonderful physicaltherapists who skillfully work toimprove the lives of many with

debilitating injuries or others recuperating fromsurgery and many more coping with chronic pain!Thanks for making a difference in my life!

Thumbs downto the taxpayers of Litchfieldfor allowing the school board to get rid of the

janitors at the middle school. The bathroomsand classrooms have not been cleaned in weeks,and the kids who help with the recycling have tobuy their own rubber gloves because the janitorwont let them have any. What were you peoplethinking?

Thumbs up. Thank you for a wonderful halfhour at McQuestens on Saturday afternoonDecember 18. I stopped in last minute to see if Icould get a picture of my golden and Santa andeverybody was so kind and helpful and friendlyit was the best time Ive had in Years ... the dogis still talking about it ... he was so excited. Ihope the caroling went well! All of this has meseriously considering joining The Lions Club.Merry Christmas and thank you so very much forrenewing my Christmas spirit.

Thumbs downto the proposed natural gaspipeline line coming through Litchfield. I haveone thing to say: not in my back yard!

Thumbs up/Thumbs down. All of ourEnvironmental woes are due to one and onlyone problem, overpopulation. None of therecycling, Cap & Trade, or mandatory renewableenergy strategies will work; the only solution ismandatory one child per family. All societiesproblems will disappear within our lifetimes.Thumbs down to overpopulation!

Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Dear Santa,After Obama until 2016 please elect HilaryClinton then Elizabeth Warren. That will preventbig money from influencing Congress. MerryChristmas and Happy New Year.

Thumbs downto the town of Hudson andHudson school system for both having separateGeneral funds made up of taxpayer dollarsboth accounts have between 15-25 million.These general funds are not the town or schools

operating budgets. There needs to be schooland town warrant article stating general fundscannot exceed 10 million. Leftover yearly taxesneed to be returned to the taxpayer not placedinto these funds low interest bank accountsor invested into tanking stocks. Residents seeno benefit from these General funds withoutguideline s. Vote no to high taxes in March!

Thumbs downto the town of Hudson/school department for increasing business andresidents property taxes without providingresidents the statistics that our school systemtest scores are improving and our town servicesare increasing. Our children cannot competewith Mass educated children, or Nashuas.Seventy-five percent of all jobs are in Mass.How are we preparing our children for collegeand the work force with math scores in the20 percent, and low reading comprehensionscores? Raise the bar on our education

standards. Not our property taxes. As ateacher, it is our duty to provide exceptionaleducation to all students.

Thumbs down. Can Coutu be recalled?Hudson doesnt need a Napoleon belittlingpeople at committee meetings. Is heheadhunting for a certain staff person?


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