FALL 2011

Community News
Sponsored By: Friends of the Library, North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton School Board & the Town of North Hampton

North Hampton

North Hampton Select Board

he summer has been a busy time for the Select Board. Larry Miller and Phil Wilson joined the board in May, and they hit the ground running. The Board voted to have Jim Maggiore as its Chair and Phil Wilson as its Vice Chair. One of the first things that the Board, along with the Town Administrator and Department Heads began was a comprehensive long-range planning process. The purpose of this is for the Select Board and Departments to determine what their goals are for the coming years and to plan on how to implement them. We look

forward to sharing these goals in the coming months with the residents and working together to carry them out. We have begun a comprehensive review of our current Town Ordinances and have begun revising some such as our parking ordinance. We also noticed that we are lacking ordinances in some areas. The Board will be reviewing a noise ordinance and large assembly ordinance for inclusion on the warrant at the 2012 Town Meeting. The Select Board is continually reviewing ways to reduce costs. One way is to stabilize the ever-growing

cost of healthcare for the Town and its employees. The Select Board voted in May to offer all employees an additional health care plan. Starting August 1, employees were able to enroll in a Matthew Thornton Blue HMO Plan, of which a number of employees took advantage. The plan is a win-win for the employees and the Town. These employees will have improved coverage and less out of pocket expenses, while the Town will be contributing less to the plans. The Fire Department is introducing a new program that will enhance coverage that residents receive from its firefighters.
~ see Select Board News, page 3

Agriculture Commission

ur Community Garden will now have Master Gardeners Ginny Shannon and Lisa Cote helping to plan an herb and demonstration perennial garden for next season. They will also be a valuable resource for gardening information and future planning for fruit or berry production at the Community Garden. This year the Agriculture Commission is encouraging everyone to SAVE YOUR SEEDS! Thanks to Aimee Levy, we have a beautiful seed packet design for that purpose. Contact any of our
~ see Agriculture Commission, page 3

Master Gardener, Ginny Shannon, giving pointers to Errol Seaton at Community Garden.

Beneficial weeds attract beneficial insects at Community Garden.

Conservation Commission Update: Environmental

Cascading Failures in North Hampton

In plain English this means we have polluted rivers. What was the cause of this pollution? Over the years, increased development near wetlands and wetlands buffers led to more structures with impervious surfaces such as roofs, driveways and roadways. Then during rainstorms, oils, grease and other substances were washed into the rivers surface water runoff. In addition, the use of lawn fertilizers which was captured in the runoff added further contamination to the river by introducing nitrogen into ponds, which subsequently became covered with algae. Finally, increased development led to the subsequent construction of septic systems near our water resources. Septic failures or leaching of these septic systems led to higher levels of the e-coli bacteria. It is also significant that about one-third of the Towns area is wetlands. Over time, as upland building lots were developed, the only remaining land for development was marginal, often having some area as wetland buffers or wetlands themselves, with the ensuing encroachment of these buffers to filter out contamination. It is also significant that, as shown in Rockingham Planning Commission maps, in 1962, 5591 acres of land, or 63% of North Hamptons land area was forested. But, by 2010, this acreage was depleted by 39% to 3414 acres, or about a third of the Towns land area. You may begin to see a pattern emerging here: little or no

imilar to the Law of Diminishing Returns is a first cousin law known as the Law of Cascading Failures. Common in electronic equipment and in power outages, the way this law works is that when one failure begins, it then sets off a chain of subsequent failures, first one, then another, then another, cascading until the entire system is dysfunctional. Weve all seen the TV demonstrations of dominoes lined up and, with a touch of the finger on the first, the line of dominoes keep falling, one on the next to the end of the line. We appear to have a similar phenomenon taking place with our water resources in North Hampton, which used to be a Town with large farms, open fields, healthy forests and clean rivers and ponds. It is no longer. Over the years, dating back to as early as 1966, there was mounting evidence that the Little River was becoming polluted. Through years of water quality testing, it became apparent that the e-coli contamination in the Little River was becoming progressively worse. In 2009-2010 the Conservation Commission worked with the NH DES Beach Program to identify the locations of this contamination and found that a number of locations had very high levels of e-coli bacteria. These locations, which we called hot spots showed e-coli test results that were two to over ten times higher than the level considered safe for recreational use. In short, the DES classifies this water resource as well as the Winnicut River, as impaired watercourses.
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enforcement, less forested land, less open space, less wetland buffer, increased runoff with subsequent contamination of our two major rivers and continued development in parcels near wetlands, which collectively seem to be tracking the Law of Cascading Failures dont they? Unfortunately, the Law of Cascading Failures doesnt end here. This summer, we had several incidents of DES closures of the North Hampton Beach. The Beach was closed because DES water quality tests showed bacteria levels higher than the safe recreational use level. Of course there was much public concern by residents who were denied the opportunity to enjoy the benefit of the Beach. It shouldnt be a stretch of the imagination that, since e-coli levels in the Little River were tested to be very high and since the river flows to the ocean very near the Beach, a likely source of the problem is probably from the river. While the Select Board acted immediately to seek to find the cause, it should be noted that the Little River was not polluted overnight. Therefore, the sources of the bacteria will take time to uncover and mitigate. Moreover, unless we find the point sources of the pollution, the beach closures may worsen. In a July 19 Conservation Commission letter to the Select Board, it concluded by noting that with the failure to address this problem not only will the pond, river and beach be threatened by
~ see Conservation Commission, page 4

N. Hampton Select Board

Last year at Town Meeting, the voters approved an item that would fund the creation of a paramedic program for the Town. This would allow our current firefighters to enter training programs to receive paramedic certification. Firefighters would then be able to perform additional medical services for residents for whom in the past we would have had to call in other providers for assistance. We would like to commend Chief Dennis Cote for securing a grant to pay for part of the implementation of this program. This will allow us to have more firefighters trained at lower cost to the Town. This summer, we received notice that the North Hampton State Beach was closed due to a high level of e-coli bacteria in the water. It was determined that the elevated levels were likely caused by runoff from the Little River. The Select Board has authorized the Health Officer in conjunction with the Conservation

from page 1

Commission to explore further testing of the river and areas near the Beach in an attempt to identify point sources of the e-coli. The increased levels of the Little River and subsequently the Beach may become precursors to a larger issue, including the possible contamination of private drinking water wells. The combination of surface water runoff from development of impervious surfaces near wetlands, coupled with the continuing encroachment into wetlands buffers and wetlands themselves can only lead to the inevitable result of increased contamination of our rivers, ponds, beaches and drinking water. In closing, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the residents of the Town that spend countless hours volunteering. Without your efforts, North Hampton would not be the great community that it is.

iN this issue
Select Board News ................ 1 Agriculture Commission ..... 1 Conservation Commission .. 2 Energy Committee ............... 4 Boy Scout Troop 162 ............ 5 Library News ........................ 6 Friends of Centennial Hall ... 7 Girl Scouts ............................ 8 Historical Society ................. 9 People Active in Learning .... 9 Cub Scouts Pack 162........... 10 Town Clerk/Tax Collector .. 10 Little Boars Head Heritage Commission........................ 10 United Church of Christ .... 11 Recycling Center ................ 11 Recreation Department...... 12 Planning Board Update ...... 13 NHPL Youth Department .. 14 Mystery Photo..................... 16 Heritage Commission ........ 14

Agriculture Commission from page 1

members to receive an email and attached document with a seed packet design ready to print, cut out, and use! Its easy. And, your seeds will already be adapted to their environment and produce healthy plants next year.

Next deadliNe
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

PHOTO QUiz: Do you know what this piece of agricultural equipment is?
Just ask any of the Agriculture Commission members, or, purchase a ticket for the North Hampton Barn Tour. It will be displayed at one of the four barns on the tour.

coNtact iNfo
SCHOOL: Jan Scipione, 964-5501 TOWN: Lorreen Keating, 964-6326 or email at youthlib@[Link]
The North Hampton Community Newsletter is published four times a year to inform citizens of news of Town Boards, Commissions, Departments, and North Hampton School. Short news items from non-profit groups in town are welcomed and will be included on a space available basis.
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Conservation Commission Update: Environmental

Cascading Failures in North Hampton continued from page 2
actions. The near-term challenge for all of us is to collectively develop a plan for finding them. Hopefully the outcome will be that we ultimately prove the Law of Cascading Failures wrong here. OTHER NOTES: DES also suggested two corrections to my reports: 1. At the coastal beaches, the bacteria tested is Enterococci, not E. coli. Enterococci is the fecal bacteria the EPA protocol calls to be tested since it has been shown to survive longer in salt water than E. coli. And, [Link] NH DES Beach Program only issues advisories. While DES signs do indicate that contact with the water is not recommended, the beaches are not pollution, but drinking water aquifers, located beneath these and other wetlands areas, may become contaminated, thereby threatening drinking water supplies. The letter continued: While the beach closing was not a prolonged event, if possible contamination sources are left unchecked, we believe the problem will worsen to the point when beach closings become frequent. We also believe it will take both public cooperation and collective work of town officials and possibly the DES to identify the causes and isolate the point sources for corrective action, either voluntarily by owners of those point sources or by specific enforcement closed by the DES program. The decision to close a beach is left to the entity managing the beach--the town or division of parks & recreation. Next, for a historical perspective of the 40 year deterioration of the Little River, further information is available on the town web page. Next, the Commission also wishes to thank Greg Harned, who volunteered his Community Service this summer for upgrading the hiking trails at the Dustin Farm Conservation parcel off Buckskin Lane. Finally, your Conservation Commission thanks you for your continued support of our efforts. ~ Chris Ganotis, Chairman

North Hampton Energy Committee

residents of North Hampton pay for a total of 155 street lights. Each light costs the town approximately $120 annually. Our annual street lighting bill currently exceeds $19,000 which is very high compared to other similar towns in NH. For instance the town of Ryes annual street lighting costs are around $3,000. A copy of the presentation is available on the towns website. The select board has placed the street light project as an action item and currently the street lights that are slated for removal are being evaluated by the North Hampton Police Department for public safety concerns. There will be a public announcement once this process is completed, and lights slated for removal will be tagged. Citizens would then be able to adopt a light through PSNH which would add approximately $20 to their monthly electric bill. Drop us a line if you have ideas on how we can work together to create a more sustainable community. We are seeking new members, please contact the North Hampton Energy Committee Chair Peter Philbrook (pepnvak@comcast. net) if you are interested. Or better yet come join us at our monthly meeting. The energy committee currently meets at 9am on the 2nd Friday of each month. We meet at the library in the conference room. Access is through the side door next to the parking lot. We look forward to seeing you there. ~ Peter Philbrook, Chair North Hampton Energy Committee

his summer the Energy Committee concluded a comprehensive audit of the towns street lighting system. This consisted of conducting a physical inventory and matching actual inventory against the PSNH inventory. We also mapped each street light using a handheld GPS unit, and uploaded the coordinates of each fixture into a GPS mapping software. The audit revealed 2 missing street lights and another street light that the town was being over billed on. The energy committee presented the findings and recommendations to the select board at the select board meeting on August 8th. The recommendation to the select board was to reduce the total by 77 lights. This would significantly reduce our annual street lighting costs. The

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Boy Scout Troop 162

rafting and camping trip on the Kennebec River in Maine. The water was cold, the rapids were fun and exciting, and everyone had a fantastic time. Also, patrol leaders met during the month to plan the upcoming year of activities, trips and outings. The Troop has many exciting camping trips, community service projects, day trips and troop meetings on the schedule. This fall, Troop 162 will again be selling beautifully decorated fresh Christmas wreaths and garlands. Proceeds from the sale support the Troops activities, expenses for trips, supplies, advancements, and equipment, and each boy earns credit to be used for scout camp or other troop activities. Please consider purchasing your holiday decorations from a North Hampton scout this year. If you miss the scout that comes to your door and would like some information, please contact Lewis Roch at 964-4496. Boy Scouts is open to boys in 6th grade to 18 years old. Troop 162 meets weekly on Monday evenings, and all eligible boys are welcome to join at any time. No prior scouting experience is necessary. Please contact Scoutmaster Dick Tharp at 964-8194 for more information.

oy Scout adventures continued through the summer, with all fifteen Troop members and six adult leaders attending a week of scout camp at the beautiful Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. The hot July weather was perfect for swimming, water sports and boating, as well as hiking, archery, rifle shooting, cooking outdoors, playing games, earning merit badges and having a lot of fun. Four of the older scouts also participated in a Wilderness Survival overnight, the first year scouts went on a 5 mile hike up Mt. Shannon, and most went on a Nocturnal Nature Hike, among other activities. During August, seven scouts and three leaders went on a whitewater

Boy Scouts from Troop 162 whitewater rafting on the Kennebec river in Maine this past August
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North Hampton Public Library News

orth Hampton Public Library has been a focal point in the community for over 100 years. If you have registered your car in person recently at the Town Clerks office, you have stepped into the historic library built in 1907. An addition to the original library was made in 1955, and the current library was built in 1973. Approximately 3100 of the estimated 4600 North Hampton residents own library cards and over 30,000 visits are made each year to the library. Last year the library held after school activities, story times, educational and entertaining programs for young and old and those in between. The Summer Reading Program has been the highlight of the summer at the library with the theme One World, Many Stories. The beautiful flowers you often see in the library are brought in periodically by a generous patron. He slips in and leaves a vase of flowers, and quietly sneaks out before we have a chance to acknowledge him. Another library patron spent a very hot morning planting flowers in the front of the library that she donated from her own garden. A long-time resident landscaper regularly trims the bushes. These types of random acts of kindness are typical at the library. People sit and read the paper and chat with each other, friends who havent seen each other for a while embrace and catch up on the neighborhood news while they peruse the new books. Kids come in
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HEART OF THE COMMUNiTY

to get out of the heat for a while and play with the train set, donated by another generous patron. The library truly is the heart of the community. We want to thank the community for their support and look forward to serving you as we move forward with the changing times. One thing that hasnt changed is the importance of information and resources. The library provides free internet access with increasing numbers of those using library computers every year.

narrated by Ellen Page; Nanook of the North, a classic film about Inuit life on Canadas Hudson Bay; and Tapped an environmental film festival winner from the producers of Who Killed the Electric Car? which will be our first selection Thursday Sept. 29th at 6:45 p.m. Sign up is preferred but not required to attend this series. This fall the library will offer a variety of programs. October 1st there will be a Genealogy Workshop in the morning with Christine Sharbrough. Sign up will be required and details will be coming soon.

UPCOMiNG PROGRAMS

DOCUMENTARY FiLM SERiES

The library will be starting a documentary film series once a month starting September 29th at 6:45 p.m. with a brief discussion period following the film. Some of the selections will be Theater of War by Tony Kushner starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline; Dziga Vertovs Man with the Movie Camera a panorama of and manifesto on the nature of socialist society in the 1920s; Andy Goldsworthys Rivers and Tides winner of the International Festival of Films on Art in Montreal and San Francisco; Vanishing of the Bees a film on Colony Collapse Disorder,

Mark November 21st on your calendars! The library is teaming up with the Historical Society to bring you a program commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Mike Schroeder, President of the Civil War Round Table in Epping will be at the Town Hall Monday November 21st to talk about Code and Cipher Use in the US Civil War. Unlock the mystery and secrets used to convey important messages during the Civil War. There will be food and displays centered on the Civil War period before and after the presentation. There will be 2 introductory classes in Tai Chi at the library October 28th and November 1st, both at 9:00 a.m. at the library.
~ see Public Library News, page 7

CiviL WAR COMMEMORATiON

TAi CHi

North Hampton Public Library News from page 6

You must sign up and registration will be on a first come first served basis. Marsha Carr, who also teaches Chinese Medicine and Massage will teach both classes. a drawing for a gift certificate for Alpha Body Works. Keep a look out for more info to be posted on our web site, Facebook, and at the library. North Hampton Public Library invites new members to the Works of Wonder Literary Discussion Series led by Holly Perrault which resumed September 14th. after a summer hiatus. Copies of the book selections will be available to pick up at the library. The October selection will be What My Lips Have Kissed: the loves and love poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Daniel Mark Epstein. November well read Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry and conclude the series in December with The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. Sign up for the book discussion series by contacting nhpl@[Link] or by calling the library at 964-6326. For more information visit our web site at [Link]. The Library also hosts a book group for adults that meets the second Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. We recently lost one of our most treasured patrons, Jane Palmer, who served the library and community for many years and who will be missed greatly. The library received donations in Janes memory that will be used to beautify the grounds. Our sympathy goes out to the Palmer family and to all who knew Jane. ~ Susan Grant, Library Director

CHiNESE MEDiCiNE AND SHiATSU MASSAGE

LiTERARY BOOk GROUP

Save Tuesday October 4th for a unique experience learning about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sandra Tucker of Alpha Body Works will present a program and a Shiatsu massage demonstration with some food samples as well. There will also be

MOURNiNG A LOSS

Friends of Centennial Hall News

e hope to continue to see you at the Hall! Art shows sponsored by the Brush and Palette at the Hall are free, and open to the public throughout the year. Beginning in September, Robert Steedmans delightful water colors, and student works will be on exhibit in the main studio. Shows will feature many different resident artists and change throughout the year; please check [Link] for more information. The Friends of Centennial Hall would like to thank Philbricks Fresh Market of North Hampton,

for providing us with all that great tasting ice-cream Sue and Carolyn Brooks served-up at the Hall during Wednesdays concert series. Also to Jerry and Sharyl Murphy for popping up fresh bags of hot popcorn at the Bandstand each evening. We thank you for visiting us at both locations, your patronage is appreciated as it supports our restoration and renovation efforts. Space is often available for private functions at very reasonable rates. Weve hosted: baby showers, anniversaries, private meetings, and casual get-togethers. Think about
~ see Friends of Centennial Hall, page 13

he Novelty Boys played at Centennial Hall in 1932. This photgraph was donated to the Historical Society by Phoebe Mason on August 28, 2002. (Courtesy of hte North Hampton Historical Society)

Mystery Photo Answer

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North Hampton Girl Scouts News

orth Hampton Girl Scouts closed our year with our annual mother daughter camping trip held this year at Camp Lincoln in Kingston, NH. What a wonderful success! Nearly 95 mothers and daughters participated. Crafting, boating and swimming was enjoyed by all! Now with the school year upon us, Girl Scouts is gearing up for another great year. Beginning in September, North Hampton Girl Scouts will become part of Sea Scouts, which also includes the towns of Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook. This merger will not bring any changes to the troop level, meaning most troops will continue to meet immediately following school or at a time designated by your troop leaders. The biggest changes will be at the management level. To this end, I have stepped down as the Service Unit Manager for the North Hampton Girl Scouts and for the time being, the contact person is Crystal Sexton with the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. A message from Crystal is below. I have really enjoyed running scouts and working with such a wonderfully dedicated group of volunteers.

Whether serving as a leader, finance manager, cookie mom, registrar or general helper, North Hampton volunteers are a very generous and committed bunch of women. Thanks to all of you who give so much! ~ Amanda Peterson

As a Girl Scout volunteer, youll add meaningful days to girls lives and to your own. Tackle everything from global warming to election reform. Travel to incredible places. Share your personal passions and create experiences together youll never forget. Think its a full-year commitment? Think again. Schedule tight? No problem. There are endless ways to participate. Whether you choose to work directly or indirectly with girls on a short term or a long term basis, you will get all the instruction, guidance and support you need. Plus, youll learn marketable skills.
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Visit our website for more details [Link]/ Volunteers/become-a-volunteer or contact: Crystal Sexton, csexton@ [Link], 603-436-1938, Manager, Membership and Community Development, Seacoast District Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, Serving New Hampshire and Vermont. Seacoast District Office Camp Seawood, 350 Banfield Rd. Portsmouth, NH 03801 603.436.1938 [Link]

North Hampton Historical Society News

the program titled Kayaking into History-Rivers Around Great Bay. The November program will be a Civil War program with the Library. Watch Channel 22 for more information and also for the posters. These programs are free with refreshments following. The Historical Society mini museum new exhibit will be Yesterdays Childhood. Look for this new exhibit in the display cases in the Town Clerks office. Dues for the new year are due September 1st and remain at $10 for single and $15 for couples. New members are always welcome. Recently, two of our members moved away. Jenny Landman, who designed and printed our posters for the upcoming programs, painted the beautiful picture, hosted our annual Christmas party for several years, just to name a few of her contributions to the society. And, Penny Holbert who was our treasurer for the past few years and contributed in other ways also. In July, Jane Palmer, a dear friend, long time member, full of enthusiasm and a dedicated supporter of the Historical Society passed away. These ladies all will be sadly missed as they leave big shoes to be filled. Hope everyone had a great summer and were looking forward to seeing you on September 24th for a fun filled afternoon. ~Beverley J. Frenette Vice President/Treasurer, North Hampton Historical Society

he North Hampton Historical Society will open the 2011-2012 season with a Barn Tour to be held on Saturday, September 24th, from 1 to 4 PM, rain or shine. The members have been busy making the final preparations and tickets are now on sale for $10 at the Town Clerks Office, Library and the Town Offices. There are a limited number of tickets available and are being sold in advance only. Transportation for the tour will be by bus only, no private vehicles because of safety concerns. Parking will be available behind the Town Buildings where the bus will load promptly at 12:45PM. The first public program of the season will be on October 18th at 7PM at the United Church of Christ. Shelia Roberge will present

he start of a new school year wouldnt be complete without the Back to School Picnic. On Thursday, August 25th, PAL welcomed North Hampton School families with its 19th annual picnic. Despite the days unpredictable weather, co-chairs Amanda Peterson and Paula Kuselias organized a fun-filled event for families. It was an exciting night for children as they met their teachers and spent time with friends. A special thank you is extended to Lamprey Energy for generously sponsoring the picnic again this year. PAL also wishes to thank all the many volunteers who helped make this years back to school event a success. All parents, school staff &

News from PAL: People Active in Learning

community members are included as People Active in Learning. PAL meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Our first meeting was on September 6th with a social for all families new to North Hampton School. The proposed 2011/12 PAL budget was reviewed, we shared the work of PALs newest initiative, Community Outreach and discussed ideas for the upcoming school year. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30 pm. We hope you will join us. Even if you are unable to attend PAL meetings we encourage you to join PALs efforts in supporting and enriching the education of NHS children through volunteering your time. There are many opportunities to lend a hand. For example, you may choose to help out in the school library, work in our school gardens, take a shift at the book fair or bake or cook for an event. We hope you will consider getting involved. If you are interested in learning more please contact PAL Chair, Rachel Robie at crsrobie@[Link] or 964.3069 or complete the volunteer form that will be coming home soon in Friday Folders. For more information on PAL, please visit the PAL page on North Hampton Schools website or contact Rachel Robie with questions or ideas to share. ~ We look forward to a wonderful year, Rachel Robie, PAL Chair

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Cub Scouts Pack 162 News

NEW SCOUTS orth Hamptons Pack 162 Cub Scouts are gearing up for a new year of fun with a purpose! All of the great activities that we take part in teach our Cub Scouts to work together, help our community and try new things! Scouting is a wonderful program for families who enjoy having fun together! Would you like to join us? We have Cub Scout dens in each grade from 1st to 5th! And boys can join at any age its never too late to join in the fun! Our first Pack Meeting is September 21st at 6:45 in the North Hampton School cafeteria. The meetings usually last about an hour and siblings are welcome! Come and have some fun, have a snack and hear about our plans for the year and meet some of our scouts and their families. Wed love to meet you! Feel free to check out our Pack 162 Website at www. [Link]. WELCOME Welcome Cub Master Schroeder! We are excited to

welcome Will Schroeder as our new pack leader this year! Will has been a den leader for the past two years and has a great way with the boys leading them to do their best while having fun! It looks like Cub Master Schroeder has a lot of fabulous things planned for our year! Were looking forward to it! THANk YOU Wed also like to thank former Cub Master, Peter Philbrook, for serving our Pack! Peter was a den leader for 3 years and our Cub Master for 2 years. He is now involved with the North Hampton Boy Scouts. Thank you, Peter, for your time with our boys, for all the exciting activities you organized and for the fun you brought to our Pack meetings! POPCORN SALES Its almost Popcorn Time! Our annual fundraiser is about to start. Please look out for Cub Scouts at your door and around town selling popcorn! Thank you for your help in making Cub Scouting in North Hampton such a successful program!

Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office Communique

call the office at 964-6029 or e-mail to me at sbuchanan @northhampton -[Link] or stop in at 237 Atlantic Avenue. We will continue to mail, for now, to those who are just not comfortable with the World Wide Web. ~ Thanks, Susan Buchanan

he Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office is in the process of building a data base to send your car registration renewals by e-mail. If you are already receiving your notices electronically, thank you. We are saving postage, paper and the time to fold and stuff the paper. If you have not given us your e-mail address, and would like to you can:

nowledge of our history is, first of all, a pleasure for its own sake. It is a means of strength and above all a means of responsibility to the past and to the future. We are all stewards and co-partners with historythe future arises out of the past. Historic continuity with the past, as Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said, is not a duty; it is only a necessity. In 1999 The Department of Cultural Resources, State of NH, nominated The Little Boars Head Historic District to The National Register of Historic Places. The District was listed by The National Park Service in June of that year. It is the only listing to The National Register in the Town of N. Hampton. This designation confers a significant honor on the District and its buildings by recognizing their cultural value. In conjunction with this architectural legacy, the LBH Heritage Commission has been working on the following: Promoting interest in this designation Historic house plaques which will be available to all residents for their homes Restoration of the traffic circle at the junction of Sea Road and Route 1A Consequently, the LBH Heritage Commission is pleased to announce a way to acquire an Historic Marker for your home. For further information, please call (603) 964-8581 or (603) 964-6444.

Little Boars Head Heritage Commission

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The United Church of Christ of North Hampton

Gentle and Wellness Yoga with kathy Ullrich reconvenes on Thursdays beginning September 8, 2011 from 5:30-6:30 pm. A modest fee offsets costs. Please call Kathy to register (603-817-8341 or email Kathy@[Link].) The Fitness Group reconvenes with Marcia Forrest, PT on Thursdays beginning October 6, 2011 at 9 am. Call the Church Office for more info (964-8687). Shortcuts to inner Peace presented by Ashley Davis Bush Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at 7pm. Stress abounds in our daily lives. We need to find routine ways to refresh and replenish ourselves. Ashley Davis Bush will share the building blocks of a simple system of shortcuts, daily habits triggered by ordinary experiences that wake us up to our innate inner peace. Ashley Davis Bush is a psychotherapist and grief counselor from Epping, NH who lectures to professional and community groups on the subjects of inner peace, transitions, and transcendence. She is the author of several self-help books including the newly released Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity. For more information contact Janet Sanborn RN, Faith Community Nurse at 964-8687 or email parishnurse@[Link].

A COMMUNiTY iNviTATiON FROM

Recycling Center

he United Church of Christ in North Hampton (295 Atlantic Ave.) is grateful to sponsor a number of programs this fall planned for the benefit and gathering of our wider community. We hope that many will gather to foster community spirit and wellbeing. Monday Nights at the Movies, September 26 and October 24 5:30 8:30 pm Well be serving up feature films to entertain young and old. Dinner, snacks and dessert are on us! A led discussion will follow. Special entrainment and child care are provided. Our first film will be Amazing Grace: the story of one man who stood against tyranny and saved the lives of millions. Kevin Belmonte, historical consultant to the film, will lead the discussion. Suppers on at 5:30 pm with the film to follow at 6 pm. The Lion King is planned for Monday, October 24. American Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday September 24 from 9 am-2 pm. Please give the gift of blood. Appointments are recommended. You may register by calling 1-800-733-2767. (1-800 RED CROSS) or on-line at www. [Link]. The Healing Circle - Third Wednesdays, September 21, October 19 and November 16, 2011 from 7-8:30 pm. Experience inner peace through meditation, creative expression, walking a labyrinth or chair Reiki. Guest musician, Deirdre Drennan, will play the angel harp in September.

ou can continue to dispose of your yard and garden waste material at the Recycling Center until November 26. This is the last day until the first Saturday in April. The Brush and Compost area is open Saturdays only from 8:00am to 12pm and 12:30 to 4:30 pm. A sticker is required to drop-off the material and can be obtained from the Town Office for $1.00. For your efforts, the brush/branches are chipped, and the yard waste is composted. The chips and compost are available to residents at no charge.

UPCOMiNG RECYCLiNG ACTiviTiES

SEPTEMBER 24: Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Highway Garage, Route 111A, Brentwood. Hours 9-12 OCTOBER 22: Bulky Item Collection at Recycling Center 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. NOvEMBER 26: Last day Brush and Compost is open for the year.

Would you like to meet and talk to Town residents? Consider volunteering at YOUR Recycling Center. If interested in volunteering, please call the North Hampton Dept. of Public Works at 964-6442 or Recycling Center at 964-9825. RECYCLiNG CENTER Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00am to 5:00pm BRUSH AND COMPOST Saturdays ONLY, 8-12pm and 12:30-4:30pm Last day is November 26th. For additional information, call the Recycling Center (964-9825) or DPW (964-6442).
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HOURS OPEN

2011 Summer Recreation News

i have many to thank for such a wonderful summer.
Ill begin with the summer crew who just blew me away at camp. Thanks to Directors, Jon Waugh, Anthony Facella, Kelsey Farrell, and Karen Donohoe, Head Counselor Brett Ruggles, Maddy Gaffey, Heather Laroche, Marybeth (MB) Farrell, Aidan Barry, Alex Peckham, Michael Worrell, Katie Savidge, Emily Keane, Ashley Maclaughlin, Dan Sullivan, Kearney Dewing, Emma Hayden, Sean Kates, Will Wright, Walker Hart, Dee Amato and CITs, Matt Chimenti and Bobby Leyman. Summer camp came in like Flynn and went out with a bang. The new Beads for Good Deeds was the popular new hype as the campers sought after the real shark teeth or the bear claws. In the end, we celebrated our summer with a carnival. Naturally, the popular game was Dunk your counselor. The lines were long but well worth the sight of counselors face as they were dropped into the ice cold water. What fun. Another thank you to the North Hampton School Board for allowing us to house this very special camp at the school. Thanks to John Gamache for always having the answers.

The Brendon Mundorff Lacrosse Camp was again, a hit amongst those lacrosse playing boys.
Learning new skills and upping their game happened in less than a week. I was amazed at the enthusiasm of the campers even in the 90 degree temps that we had that week. Personalized autographed pictures I believe was their highlight with such a reveled professional lacrosse player.

o say that summer was here and now its gone is an understatement. The anticipation for spring to arrive after that long winter was, at times, more than I could stand. Which brings me to a quote from Elizabeth Bowen; autumn arrives in early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day. It just made spring into summer all the better. However, it was a good summer. I made a To do list for myself and carefully checked the list off one at a time. First up, was that I became a gardener, with morning meets and greets at the community garden with residents. (Although a few people may disagree with what I deem as gardening.) The fairy village that I started became just that, especially as the campers at summer camp created their own houses and rock paths to the fairy house front door. Sure, they were some weeds and maybe some grass, here and there BUT the kids absolutely loved creating it (as did I). Ours was the one with the Fairy [Link] you to Marsha Van Dyke, whose mastery helped the campers imagination grow.

The Mens Over 35 Hoop League ran well.

First place went to Latitudes. Second was Ferrari Inc., third went to the Red Team and fourth was Team Black. If you ever want to see some competitive and good basketball, this is the league.
~ see Summer Recreation, page 15

The Granite State tennis teams made it to the NE Regionals.

They played hard and although didnt come out on top, they played like champions. Hoorah to Isabella Leonardi, Dylan and Alison Taylor, Max Reich and Jenny Freedman!!! Special thanks to the instructor Mark Moulton for building our recreation tennis program! Great job Mark.

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ongratulations to Tim Harned and Laurel Pohl on their election and re-election to the Planning Board, each for a three-year term. The board voted to approve the following appointments and committee assignments: Barbara kohl, Chair, Planning Board; Alternate Member, Heritage Commission, Shep kroner, Vice Chair, Planning Board; Chair, Planning Board Work-Session Chair, Master Plan Update; Member, Long-Range Planning Committee; Rockingham Planning Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Arena, Tim Harned & Mike Hornsby: Application Review Committee and Barbara kohl, Shep kroner, Laurel Pohl: Rules and Procedures Committee Phil Wilson was appointed by the Select Board to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Planning Board in addition to continuing to serve as Rockingham Planning Commissioner and as a member of the Executive Committee and Regional Impact Committee of the Rockingham Planning Commission. The Planning Boards goals for the upcoming year include work on the following: Master Plan Update Junk Yard Regulation Performance Surety Adoption Blasting Protocols Sign Ordinance Revision Brian Groth, Circuit Rider, Rockingham Planning Commission, informed the Board that the RPC is participating in the Broadband Mapping Project, a collaboration

North Hampton Planning Board Update

between UNH and the different Planning Commissions in the State to identify internet dead zones in Town to improve service in the future. In addition, Mr. Groth applied for a $5000 Land Use Transportation Planning Grant to be matched by the town to update the Land Use and Growth Management Chapters of the Master Plan. During the Master Planning process, the town will consider the question of sustainability. The purpose of the Master Plan is to look at the land use patterns and projections based on the current regulations affecting land use and subsequent implications for the Town and demands on services, facilities and transportation. Mike Coutu reviewed with the Planning Board his draft of the Performance Surety Agreement and obligations of the Escrow Agent. He and Phil Wilson met with Attorney Raymond from Upton and Hatfield to revise the agreement documents. Mr. Coutu suggested that the Board vote to authorize the appointment of an Escrow Agent who shall be responsible for the proper handling of performance surety funds held in escrow. The Town Planning and Zoning Administrator will serve as Escrow Agent. The board voted to ratify (7-0) the Performance Surety Agreement recommendations. The Planning Board voted to approve the nominations of the following Heritage Commissioners as recommended by the Heritage Commission: Donna Etela, Carolyn Brooks, Jane Currivan, Cynthia Swank and Elizabeth Tibbie Field, Alternate Member. These nominations were sent to the Select Board, where appointments are currently made. The Planning Board expresses deep sorrow over the loss of Jane Palmer whose commitment and dedication to the Heritage Commission was greatly appreciated. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the Palmer family. Members of the Planning Board: Dr. Joseph Arena, Jr.; Tim Harned, Michael Hornsby, Barbara Kohl, Chair; Shep Kroner, Vice Chair; Laurel Pohl, Phil Wilson, Select Board Representative. Alternate Members: Mike Coutu, Tom McManus. ~ Respectfully submitted, Barbara Kohl, Chair

Friends of Centennial Hall News

from page 7
us next time youre looking for a conveniently located space to host some friends or business associates. All fees also go directly to supporting Hall restoration. Looking for something meaningful to do with the kids back to school or off to college? Why not join the Friends of Centennial Hall and help restore this most important community resource. You make all the difference in helping to get this building fully revitalized! Contact Marcy McCann for more information at 964-2021 or mmmccann@[Link]

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North Hampton Library Youth Department Update Fall 2011

The Library also participated in Heifer Internationals Read to Feed Summer Library Program. The Friends of North Hampton Library sponsored the cost of donating animals which the children earned by reading. The kids met the goal of reading 700 hours for each animal so a Liama, a sheep, and two flocks of chicks will be sponsored by the Friends of North Hampton Library. Nevada the goat of Joy Lane Farm of North Hampton visits the library for the Heifer program Read to Feed program kick off.

his summer, 203 kids ages 3-14 participated and logged more than 2620 hours of reading during the seven week program. 83 children completed the minimum (and many more hours!) reading goals and received prize awards. Many thanks to North Hamptons Beach Plum and The Great American Country Store for their generous donations of prize rewards. Thank you also to volunteers who presented programs, Lee Kierstead for assembling the summer packets and the Sanborn Family for adding to our mystery prize.

SUMMER READiNG 2011

Twelve teens in grades 7-12 participated in the program with more than 70 entries! Teens filled out one boarding pass style raffle ticket for each book read. Six drawings were held and winners received a $15 gift card to the Regal theatres.

TEEN READ 2011 READ AROUND THE WORLD

A trip to Greece with high school students Nikki Harter and Kearney Dewing.

AMERiCAN HiSTORY BOOk GROUP

Limited to 12, please sign up Tues, Oct 25th, 3:45-4:45 1864-Slavery and Freedom American Girl Addy Tues, Oct 25th, 3:45-4:45 Thanksgiving, History and Traditions Tues, Dec 13th, 3:45-4:45 1854-Holiday Traditions American Girl Kirsten

(grades 2-5)

FALL 2011 PROGRAMS

(ages 18 months-3years)
Wednesdays at 10:15am Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, Dec. 7, 14

TWOS TiME STORY TiME

AFTER SCHOOL STORY TiME

Stories, crafts and activities for after school fun! Sign Up Required. limited to 16 Thursdays at 4-4:40pm Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15
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(ages 6+) (ages 4 and 5 may participate and work 1-1 with an adult)
Sign Up Required, Limited to 14 Tues, Oct 18th, 4-4:45 Haunted Houses with Mrs. Sherouse and Ms. Lorreen Tues, Nov 15th, 4-4:45 Holiday Gifts with Ms. Lorreen Tues, Dec 6th, 4-4:45

MONTHLY CRAFTS AT THE LiBRARY

(ages 4-8)

NHL Youth Department

continued from page 14

Summer Recreation continued from page 12

Joes Meat Shoppe, Bella Rose, Beach Plum, Labels Inc. Seacoast Harley, The Bullets, FA Gray and the Minutemen. What a fun league to be a part of. Rivals Joes Meat Shoppe and FA Gray played their best with Joes coming out on top for the Tourney League Champs.

Adult Coed Softball included;

POTLUCk & PAGES

Fun Book Discussion with activities and snacks! Tues, Oct 25th, 7:00-7:45 Book- The last apprentice: the revenge of the witch by Joseph Delaney Tues, Nov 22nd, 7:00-7:45 November Book Will Be Chosen at September Meeting Tues, Dec 13th, 7:00-7:45 December Book Will Be Chosen at October Meeting Hope to see you soon at the library! Lorreen M Keating, Youth Services Librarian

(grades 5-8)

Currently, there is a group who play Pickleball down at Dearborn every Monday and Thursday at 7:30am. Come down and watch or try the game. Its a blast.

after school Programs:

upcoming events/Programs

North hampton kids making a difference in our world! Alexis, Jack, and Trevor along with other friends sold lemonade, had a paper airplane museum and crafts at North Hampton Beach and raised more than $53 for Heifer International in our kids goat challenge. Altogether, summer readers raised $75 to help pay to send a goat to a family in need from Heifer International. Great Job Kids!

The 2nd Annual Scarecrow by the Seacoast will begin mid October. A workshop will be given and a list of lumber on how to create the scarecrows. Please make sure to vote for your favorite business scarecrow. I hope to have every business participate this year. Last year, almost 75 were accounted for. They were original and most amazing to this viewers eye. The PASA (Programs for Active Senior Adults) is going strong and still recruiting new members. Last months trip to the Ogunquit Playhouse to see the Music Man was a blast. We meet every third Tuesday and one trip is held monthly. Currently, we are trying to start up a singing group inspired by the Young at Heart group out of Northhampton, MA. If you get a chance to watch the DVD Young at Heart, you wont leave dissatisfied. It just goes to show you that age DOES NOT matter, especially when music is involved. We are looking for a leader to help conduct the songs. Anyone interested should call Diane at 964-3170 or talk to any of the PASA members, as they are ready to go! Septembers meeting, the Senior Moments group will perform. Stop in, have a bite, sit back, laugh and most of all, enjoy yourselves.

We have a new rock climbing club every Thursday. Coyote Club is back for its fourth year. Horseback riding lessons, piano lessons, tennis, a babysitting course, fencing and Mad Science. To view the Fall Brochure, you may go to www. [Link] and click on the Recreation Department link. Then click on the Fall Brochure link. Enjoy reading and dont forget to register for programs in a timely manner so they dont get canceled. You can also pick up a paper version at the town Office, Recreation Department (I am now in the Town Hall), or the Library. Please call me or drop in with any suggestions for a program or event, i love listening to new ideas. Yours always, in recreation~ Diane Wheeler, Director, North Hampton Recreation

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Mystery Photo:
Where and when were they performing?

No. Hampton Heritage Commission

here have been a number of significant changes in Commission membership due to the recent death of Jane Palmer and the relocation of Jenny Landman and Penny Holbert to the west coast. Jane was a very active member of our community. She touched all our lives with her wonderful sense of community involvement and greatly contributed to making North Hampton a wonderful place to live. Jenny contributed to North Hampton in so many ways and cared dearly for her adopted home town. The same can certainly be said of her twin sister Penny. We shall miss them all. The Heritage Commission is fortunate to have the continued service of long time members

See page 7 for the answer!

Jane Currivan, Carolyn Brooks, Treasurer and Paul Cuetara. The list of newcomers to the Commission are Cynthia Swank, Secretary, Jim Maggiore, Select Board representative, Barbara Kohl, Alternate, Tibbie Field, Alternate and Donna Etela, Chair. The Commission is very excited about pursuing the mission of identifying and protecting the historical and cultural resources of North Hampton. We encourage residents with professional expertise in areas such as architecture, restoration, community planning, engineering and historical preservation to consider offering their services to the Commission, if needed. ~ Donna Etela, Chair

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