WINTER 2011

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Agriculture Commission News

he Farm and Forest Expo is coming up on February 4th and 5th in Manchester at the Radisson Hotel starting at 9 a.m. each day. The schedule of events is available on the website and includes many topics of broad interest. www. farmandforestexpo.org. Check it out, its a great place to spend the day Our Community Garden has been put to rest, but there are plans to increase the size of the beds and the number of beds for this summers growing season. We are also looking into providing a Master Gardener demonstration garden this year. In addition, we are exploring the possibility of having a North

Hampton Farmers Market. If you have an interest in this project or suggestions for it, please contact us. Members of the Commission have been working with the Planning Board on an ad hoc zoning committee to create a new agricultural zoning ordinance in North Hampton. There will be an opportunity for public input at the Planning Board Public Hearings. These will soon be posted at the town hall, library, and town clerks office and also on the town website. www.northhampton-nh.gov. A major component of the proposed Agriculture Zoning will be the Manual of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Agriculture in

New Hampshire, published by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. www.nh.gov/agric/divisions/ markets/documents/bmp.pdf. We remind you that the Winter Farmers Markets are continuing and there are great opportunities to buy local and fresh foods. FEBRUARY 12: Exeter High School (Epping Road) FEBRUARY 19: Rye & Newmarket FEBRUARY 16: Wentworth Greenhouses in Rollinsford, NH See You There!
~Cindy Jenkins, cynjenks@comcast.net

8th Grade Inquiry Forums!

FORUM I
Sense of Place /Immigration

he word forum comes from Latin, meaning a public place or a meeting or assembly for the open discussion of subjects of public interest. At your local public school, NHS, Grade 8 students will present 5 forums over the course of this year, each one wrapped around the current Social Studies themes being studied. In preparation for each forum, students develop an inquiry question connected to the theme, conduct research on the topic, write a 3-5 page summary/synthesis paper and also create an original, expressive piece to share at the forum. Students then present to an authentic audience. Come and participate in the discussion of questions, inquiry research and celebrate in the unique expression of ideas. This is an interactive experience and we would love to have you! Please contact an 8th grade teacher if you would like to attend. ~Thank you! Staff and Administration of North Hampton School

FORUM II
Rights and Responsibilities and Civil Rights

FORUM III
Progress /Industrialization

FORUM IV
Conflict /WWI-WWII Holocaust

FORUM V
Power and Change Protest and Patriotism

North Hampton School Steering Committee Study

The Committee also found that there is a shortage of primary classrooms, which prohibits the opportunity to expand the kindergarten program, provide more adequately sized classrooms, and does not include any small instructional spaces for specialized purposes at the lower grades. North Hampton Staff currently use hallways, stairwells and elevator lobbies for instructional space or conferring with students, none of which are environments conducive to their intended uses. When touring the school, storage issues are immediately apparent, since the hallways overflow with items that should be in storage spaces and are a potential hazard during an emergency situation. What is also apparent is that the restrooms in NHS have not been renovated in decades and that many of the restrooms are not ADA compliant or energy efficient.The conclusion of the Steering Committee, reported to the School Board on December 9, was that in order to address these major issues an addition to the current location is a necessity. Several options were critically examined. After careful consideration and much discussion, the Committee recommended a four classroom addition which would include two science labs on the second floor and 2 kindergarten/ primary classrooms on the first floor. It was also determined that it would be more cost effective to create new restrooms rather than renovate existing ones. Existing bathrooms could be easily renovated to provide more areas for small group instruction and storage areas.
~ see North Hampton School Steering Committee Study, page 3

ne of the 2010-11 Goals of the North Hampton School Board was To Prepare for the Needs of the School Facilities in Service of Students Educational Needs. The first action in this goal was to form a broadly based community and school Steering Committee to study the facilitys needs for the North Hampton School in the 21st Century. The Committee, comprised of members of the School Administration, SAU, Budget Committee, Selectmen, Teachers, School Board, Parents and North Hampton Residents, was tasked with reviewing the instructional space needs, the capital improvement needs, and the energy efficiency needs of the school and to prepare a formal report with recommendations to the North Hampton School Board. The research process began with a review of previous studies conducted by a variety of professional and lay groups. The next step was for all Steering Committee members to participate in an extensive tour of the school during the day to see first hand the uses and immediate needs of the facility. The Committee then synthesized all the pertinent data to identify the most crucial building needs that should be addressed in the immediate future. It was determined that one of the most pressing needs is Middle School Science rooms. The current spaces being used for this purpose were designed decades ago in an elementary style that does not allow for proper, varied lab experiences since there is a lack of technological and safety infrastructures that support the teaching of current middle school science. Two Winnacunnet-

6th grade NHS students with donations for the Salvation Army
Science Teachers, who visited our classrooms, ardently voiced their opinion that it is an asset for incoming freshmen to have the experience of working in a safe and up to date facility when considering the students success in high school science courses. They also stressed the fact that it is the hands-on experiences that are true science and inspire students to pursue careers in the sciences, which helps to solve the problems we face as a nation and as a world.

7th grade makes meals for a family at My Friends Place in Dover

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North Hampton School Steering Committee Study from page 2

The school is a magnet for our community. We believe that many families choose to live in this community because of the strength of North Hampton School. In order to maintain a high quality school, an investment is required. We hope that this information, synopsized from the full report to the School Board will increase the North Hampton Communitys awareness of the Schools space issues and motivate you to seek answers to your questions on the issue ~ Synopsized from Steering Committee Report

iN this issue
Agriculture Commission ...... 1 8th Grade Inquiry Forums .... 1 NHS Steering Committee...... 2 Town Clerks Office ................ 3 Energy Committee News ....... 4 Boy Scouts Troop 162 ............ 4 Forth Grade Voice ................. 5 North Hampton Forever ....... 5 Recreation Department...... 6-7 N. Hampton Library News .... 8 Cub Scouts Pack 162.............. 9 Centenial Hall........................ 9 Recycling Center ................... 9 NHPL Winter Youth Pgms .. 10 Historical Society ................ 12 Coming Soon! ...................... 12 Water Commsission ............ 13 Friends of the Library.......... 14 Mystery Photo...................... 14

North Hampton School grade 4 students helping the community

News from the North Hampton Town Clerks Office

DOG REGISTRATION FOR 2011 Dog Tags will be available starting in January. You can renew licenses on line. Go to www.northhampton-nh.gov and find the link on the Town Clerk/Tax Collectors page. All dogs in town must be licensed by April 30. IMPORTANT TAX DATES April 22, 2011 .............................................................. Lien date for 2010 tax levy May 06, 2011 ................................................................... Deed date for 2008 liens OTHER IMPORTANT DATES North Hampton School Deliberative Session .................................... February 8 Winnacunnet School District Deliberative Session .......................... February 9 Filing Period for School District Offices .......................................January 19-28 North Hampton School & WHS Election ...............................................March 8 Filing Period for Town Offices ............................................. March 23 April 01 Town Deliberative Session ....................................................... April 2@8:30 a.m. Town Election .............................................................................................. May 10
~ Hope all had a great Holiday Season, Susan Buchanan, Town Clerk/Tax Collector

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SCHOOL: Jan Scipione, 964-5501 TOWN: Lorreen Keating, 964-6326 or email at youthlib@nhplib.org 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. Editors Note: Our new look and layout courtesy of Obsidian Design of Portsmouth.

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North Hampton Energy Committee News

Boy Scout Troop 162 News

Troop members enjoyed hiking and camping trips during the fall months and are planning a winter camping outing as well. Two new scouts were welcomed into the Troop in recent months, and they, along with the other scouts, are busy working on rank advancements and merit badges, skill building and other fun activities. Special thanks to Mr. Bill Boesch who worked with scouts to complete the Citizen in the Community Merit Badge over the course of many weeks of extra meetings and individual assignments. Scout Alex Gagnon completed his Eagle Project and is currently preparing for his final step on the Eagle Trail his Eagle Board of Review. Alexs project was to build a storage shed for Seacoast Family Promise, which he accomplished with a lot of planning, preparation, dedication and determination, assisted by members of Troop 162, their families, and his friends. Troop 162 extends an open invitation to boys in 6th grade to 18 years old to join (no prior scouting experience is necessary). For more information please contact Scoutmaster Dick Tharp at 964-8194.

he Energy Committee voted on a new slate of officers during their December 10, 2010 meeting. Chairman Peter Philbrook, Vice chairman Dietrich Ebert were both elected unanimously. Jon Rineman continues as the Selectman representative, and both Mary Lou Wollmar and Bob Copp continue as members. The committee agreed to rotate secretarial duties. We encourage residents interested in conserving energy and sustainable energy practices to attend our meetings on the second Friday of the month, 9 am in the Craig Room of the public library (use side door).

Winter is Here. Button Up, New Hampshire!

Save energy, save money invest in energy efficiency. Come to a free Home Energy Savings Workshop to learn more about: The most effective strategies for saving energy. What you can do yourself and when you need professional help. Where to find technical and financial resources. Brought to NH by Clean Air-Cool Planet/New England Carbon Challenge - http://myenergyplan.net. Join us for the workshop at North Hampton Town Hall on Saturday January 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. For more information contact Mary Lou Wollmar 964-6793.

s 2010 came to a close, members of Troops 162 were excited that they earned special awards and merit badges available only in 2010 as part of the 100th year of Scouting celebration. Mr. Arthur Parrott worked with the Troop during many meetings on the Carpentry Historic Merit Badge. The original Carpentry badge began in 1911 and was discontinued in 1952, but was brought back for this one year celebration. In addition to completing other requirements, each boy built a project the old fashioned way - without the use of power tools, to earn this badge. Troop members also worked on the A Year of Celebration A Century of Making a Difference award program in which they completed at least three requirements in each of five categories to earn a ribbon for each to hang on a special patch. The categories Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement and Outdoors represent five of Scoutings core values. The scouts participated in several community service projects, including Scouting for Food, in which they went door to door to collect food for local food pantries. A total of 931 items were collected and added to the thousands of items collected by scouts throughout the region for local distribution. Thanks North Hampton for supporting this effort! Troop 162 also appreciates the support of the community in its annual Wreath fundraiser. The scouts use the proceeds to fund summer camp, adventure trips, other outings, as well as costs related to operating the troop.

Webelos of Cub Scouts Pack 162 on December 31, 2010 hike

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Fourth Grade Students Find Their Voice

who they are as unique individuals. To start our project the students began working cooperatively and independently brainstorming ideas. They thoughtfully created lists of words, similes, and metaphors that described themselves. They sketched out some of their favorite ideas and then came up with plans for their final project. Students chose to work with art materials that they felt and to problem solve. As the students worked, they truly found the unique qualities that make them special. Similar to the African tribal ritual where young adults are encouraged to find their unique rhythm, the students of NHS were finding their own creative voice through their art and writing. In the end, each students artwork and writing was publicly showcased in an art gallery on the Rumbletree website! The owner of Rumbletree, Charles Yeaton, came to NHS and met with some of the fourth grade students. They conversed about the students work and shared highlights from the project. Rumbletree presented NHS with a generous gift to support the creative endeavours of the students at North Hampton School. Our Finding Your Voice fourth grade exhibit will be available for viewing by community members at North Hampton School during our Winter Art Show on Saturday, January 29.

n the Art Room at NHS we encourage students to express their own ideas and communicate their individuality through their art-making. Students make art about things that are interesting to them. As artists, they have the opportunity to express their own unique ideas and choose their own topic, media and technique. This fall the fourth grade students, their teachers, and the art teacher collaborated with a local graphic design company called Rumbletree. In certain African tribes when the young members come of age they are invited to join the adults in a drum circle formed around the rumbletree. The goal is to help each young adult find their own unique rhythm as they beat their drum. With the support of their community they find their voice. Together, NHS and Rumbletree, worked on a project we titled Finding Your Voice, in which fourth grade students were encouraged to create a work of art and a short essay that represents

Grade 4 NHS students with Mr. Charles Yeaton

would work best for their art piece. They explored collage, printmaking, painting, drawing and many mixed media techniques. Throughout the creative process students participated in conferences with teachers to discuss their progress

North Hampton Forever Update Winter 2011

from development under North Hampton forever. This investment not only makes good economic sense for the Town; it also makes an important contribution to protecting our environment, especially the headwaters of the Winnicut River. The parcel will be open to the public for recreational uses. With this acquisition the North Hampton forever Program, launched after Town Meeting in March 2001, is essentially completed. This investment in preserving the Towns environment and its rural New England seacoast character and heritage all but exhausts the $4.0 million bond authorization for the Program. Work that became North Hampton forever began in 2000 under the leadership of Mr. Henry Mixter, then Chair of the Conservation Commission.

he North Hampton forever Subcommittee is pleased to announce that on 17 December 2010 a 73.55-acres parcel at 134 Walnut Avenue was purchased in fee simple from Dr. and Mrs. Peter Vincent Corbett, Jr. for $545,000 plus transaction expenses. The parcel includes approximately 45.5 acres of upland that could have been subdivided into 10 residential lots. This acquisition brings to a total of 656 the number of acres protected

see N. Hampton Forever page 11

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A Little Note from the Recreation Director:

feel that Henrik Ibsen was referingto a town like North Hamptonwhen he said, A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. I believe there are more people in PASA/Carolyn Brown on Rockettes Trip this particular town who stand out above others. This includes business owners/managers/residents/kids. They ALL, make this community special. I dont live in North Hampton, so Im not biased. Well, maybe a little. :>) The first group that I am going to talk about is the Recreation Commission. They are always by my side during an event; helping me plan and then run it. WE have a ton of fun during our meetings, Abi visits Santa because we talk to each other, laugh and think of ways to make this town a better place for people to live in as well as others who visit. They pick me up when Im down and make me want to be the best Rec Director that I can be. The second group are you, the residents. When someone is in need, I reach out to you. Without ANY hesitation, the emails get flying and walah! People who were in need PASA/Stan and Nina Knowles were taken care of. Originally, this holiday season, there was one family that asked for assistance. A list was made and sent via email. Within days, the list was completed. Then an SOS came about a mother and her child. Without any hesitation, again, WHAT SO EVER, clothes and other necessities came in. Wrapped, no less and ready to be dropped off. I want to especially thank Maura Martino, whom my email always begins with; PASA/Sunny & Andrew Rochells thank you to Heidi Nigro, Rachel
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Robie, Steffie Stempien, Lisa Martin, Linda Fishbaugh, Dawn Hamdi, Beatrice Papadakis, Mike and Liz Higgins, Lisa Todaro, Shannon Holden, and Candance McCloy for helping make people feel special during these tough economic times. If I am missing any names, I sincerely apologize! The third group and certainly not the last, is the PASA (Programs for Active Senior Adults) group, not Pasta, PASA. :>) I think it is their calmness, kindness and cheerful ways that I find myself so drawn to this group. I have learned much from them and we have gone on trips together that I have not experienced (THE Rockettes among one trip) and I have just had so much fun with them. Most importantly, I can kid around with them. Laughter is a powerful thing. They are your neighbors, parents, grandparents, friends and many of them have lived in this town for over 50 years. I love them dearly and if you dont believe me, just ask the Rec Commission ~Yours in recreation, Diane Wheeler

North Hampton Recreation Commission: Mike Sullivan, Sandy Dewing, Chris Fredericks, Mrs. Claus, Heidi Nigro, Santa and Kim Place (missing Danielle Strater).

Recreation Department 2011 Upcoming Events:

WINTERFEST 2011 This year the
WinterFest 2011 opening act is comedian Jimmy Dunn on Friday, January 28, 2011. Tickets are $25 which includes hor doeurves and a belly full of laughs, along with a Silent Auction. The comedy show is the fundraiser for the Fireworks which are held at Dearborn Park during the Great Bonfire. Saturday, January 29, the morning begins with a community pancake breakfast, followed by a Martha Dana puppet show at the Library, face painting in the Fire Station, Juggling Act and then a workshop to teach you how to juggle, Kidz Kookie Bake-off, Chili-Cook off, Gourmet and Craft show, Clydesdale and Fairy and Elf house workshops and so much moreTickets are on sale now at the Town Offices for both the Jimmy Dunn Comedy Show and WinterFest 2011.

KIDS For the kiddies in town, offered

programs are Piano lessons, Red Cross Babysitting Course, Cooking at Lanzos Bistro, Broom Ball, Coyote Club; Winter Session and a new WOLF CLAN, a program that has been spun off from the ever so popular Coyote Club. Chess Club has been added again after lying dormant for a few years (lets get those minds growing) and with Seacoast Science Center there is Creatures of the Rocky Shore. In its seventh year, Windmill pitching instruction and I am also adding an Improv class and last but not least, Wrestling. Gunstock Ski Club begins Fridays, on January 21.

NEW Kidz Snowman making contest. Roll that snow, create

and send Diane your photos.

ADULTS

A new Reiki I (pronounced RAY-KEY) and Reiki II classes are being offered on Sat. January 15 and 22 (please see the Winter Brochure for class descriptions), Tai Chi is held every Tuesday morning at the Town Hall, and Zumba with Marianela Monday nights at the school cafeteria. Dance those inches off with Marianela.

PASA We meet every third Tuesday of the month. Tai Chi

every Tuesday morning from 10-11am. Trips are TBA.

PAST EVENTS

Scarecrow by the Seacoast Contest, Trick or Treat with the Local 3211, PASA trips to the Rockettes at the Wang Center and the Magic of Christmas in Portland, Breakfast with Santa and IHOP.
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North Hampton Public Library News

parking space, comfortable seating and more reading areas, a separate children and teen area, and more books in a variety of forms, as well as movies or DVDs. New Games at the library! Check out the new board games Settlers of Catan and Risk at the library. Settlers of Catan is a best selling game in both the U.S. and Germany. Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points

he library has had a Conscience Jar instead of mandatory fines for several years now. You, our patrons, have voluntarily made donations for overdue materials that have enabled us to purchase more library materials. Although DVDs comprise only about 3% of our total collection, they account for about 12% of our total circulation. Compare that to our Fiction collection which is about 15% of all library materials, and amounts to only about 17% of total circulation. Up until now we have allowed DVDs to be renewed and have not charged fines for late returns. Starting January 1st we changed our policy so that DVDs can be circulated more frequently for all to enjoy. We are no longer allowing DVDs to be renewed after the 7 day loan period, and we are charging 50 cents per day for overdue DVDs, with a maximum $5.00 fine per item. These fines will enable us to purchase more DVDs to keep up with the increasing demand. Donations can still be made to the Conscience Jar for any overdue items, but if you have a late DVD, the fine will automatically be added to your patron record. You can go to our website to check the status of items you have checked out using your library card and PIN number. If you dont have a PIN number call the library and we will set one up for you. The library will be hosting a Tai Chi program taught by Marsha Carr Monday, January 24th, at 7:00 pm. This program will introduce Tai Chi to those who want to learn what it is and how it works. A demonstration will be included.

Rebecca Rule presents Crosscut

Rebecca Rule will present the program Crosscut: A Spoken Documentary Weds., March 23rd, at 7pm. Using oral histories, Rule recreates the voices of North Country people and uses new and vintage photos to tell the story of logging, the Berlin Mills, and life in the Androscoggin Valley, from the beginning of the industry in the 1800s to the demolition of the stacks in 2007. Audience members will be invited to share their own stories and discuss the logging and paper industries. This program will be sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Did you know that the library building is 38 years old? This past year the library has had numerous maintenance and repair issues and we eagerly await the results of the Town Campus Study so that the library can move forward with expanding or construction of a new building. What does our library need? We have asked for your input by setting up a display of past surveys and responses from library staff and patrons inside the library. Your responses have indicated that one of the prime needs is space, along with more computers, meeting space,

and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. For younger kids there are two card games: Rat-a-tat-tat a game of suspense, strategy, and anticipation, and Frog Juice an imaginative card game for two to four players that uses fairy-tale elements from fair maids to frogs to create a game that both kids and adults will enjoy. Tuesday, Feb 23rd, there will be a basket making class at the library. Details to follow. ~ Susan Grant, Library Director

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Happy New Year from the N. Hampton Cub Scouts!

ack 162 helped our community ring in the holiday season at the Tree Lighting Celebration on December 4th! Many residents came out to the bandstand to sing Christmas Carols as the tree was lit. Afterward, the Cub Scouts, armed with flashlights, helped everyone cross the road safely into Centennial Hall and welcomed each guest into the warmth of the historic building. Scouts and their families had prepared festive treats and hot drinks for everyone and the carolers nibbled and mingled as they listened to lovely piano music from Seacoast Academy of Music. The Cub Scouts have lots of fun activities planned for 2011 and we look forward to serving our town!

Inside Centennial Hall is a Truly Remarkable Resource

With your support once these second floor projects are completed this resource managed by a non-profit, will once again be available to the community for receptions, services, functions and events. A Resource worth saving but to do so we need your help. The Friends of Centennial Hall (FOCH) is a registered non-profit who as an all volunteer work force, manage the building and tenants and oversees restoration and renovation efforts. All funds raised go directly and immediately to restoring this community treasure, not a cent goes to administrative overhead. During these difficult economic times, we really need your help. With so many years of community service, doesnt Centennial Hall deserve your financial support to finish this work and restore the centerpiece of the community? Please consider making your donation or getting involved today. The Friends of Centennial Hall Post Office Box 200 North. Hampton, NH 03862

Tree Lighting Celebration

he first floor and basement of Centennial Hall are completely renovated and fully leased by groups offering instruction in: art, music, bridge, theater and dance. This area also hosts many community groups and events - and serves as a backdrop to showcase the talent of these fine artists. In this limited area Centennial Hall is now self-sustaining! However Centennial Hall has two more floors. Two more valuable floors that sit unused and in complete disrepair. On the second floor there is a notable New Hampshire treasure one that features an acoustically perfect stage setting coupled with highly desirable seating capacity of 225. Truly a fantastic space, there are so very few facilities like this remaining in active use. Truly fantastic, if it were to be used, but it cant until we put in an elevator, install fire sprinklers and restore the auxiliary egress and stage. In 1928 this same stage drew crowds to concerts in a beautiful venue. A wonderful community resource in 1928 sits idle in 2010.

North Hampton Recycling Center

RECYCLING CENTER HOURS Recycling Center is open all year Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Recycling Center is located off Cherry Road.

UPCOMING DATES
BRUSH DUMP reopening Saturday, April 2

2011

BULKY GOODS reopening Saturday, April 2 Watch for HAzARDOUS WASTE disposal date coming in May For additional information, call the Recycling Center (603-964-9825) or the Deptartment of Public Works (603-964-6442)

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Winter Programs for Youth at NHPL

A book group for grades 5-8, featuring pizza, book discussion, games, activities and a raffle prize. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the current book and let us know you are coming so we have enough snacks and supplies for everyone.

PIzzA AND PAGES

Pajama Story Time

Pre-registration is required for Story Times. Call or stop by the library to register. Drop-ins and guests are always welcome just let us know you will be coming. Twos Time with Ms. Stacy - ages 18 months to 36 months Thursdays at 10:15 am. Winter session runs until Thursday, March 17 Ages 3-6 Wednesdays 10:15 am. Winter session runs until Wednesday, March 16 One evening each month from 6:15 6:45 pm. Join us for stories, songs, music, and rhymes. Wear your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal. No registration is required. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Wednesday, February 9th at 6:15 Monday, March 21st at 6:15 Monday, April 4th at 6:15 Books and Crafts for ages 4 and up. Meets once a month. Winter 2011 Meeting Dates: Wed. January 26th 3:45 - 4:30 Thur. February 10th 3:45 - 4:30 Thur. March 10th 3:45 4:30 Sign up required. Limit of 15.

PRE SCHOOL STORY TIME

Upcoming meeting dates: Mondays: January 31, February 28, March 28, Time: 7:00 7:45.

Children and Adults are invited to our fourth ever Pizza Taste Athon. Mark your calendars for Monday, March 14th. Seatings held at 6:30 and 6:50 pm. Please call or email to reserve a space for this years event!

PIzzA TASTE ATHON!

Edible Book Festival 2010, Moose Muffins

Storycraft

PAjAMA STORY TIME

2010 Pizza Taste Athon

Celebrate National Library Week, April 10-16, 2011 The 2011 Edible Book Festival features book related edible creations suitable for family viewing. All ages are invited to participate. Individuals and team submissions are welcome. Save the date of Wednesday, April 13 beginning at 6:30. Voting and awards for winners in several categories. More details to come. This year, the North Hampton School Library and North Hampton Public Library will join forces for this event. All programs are offered free of charge. Call to sign up today. Your book and movie suggestions are always welcome let us know.

EDIBLE BOOK FESTIVAL

STORYCRAFT

See you at the Library!

Edible Book Festical 2010, Mandys Secret Garden
Lorreen M. Keating, Assistant Director & Youth Services Librarian

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North Hampton Forever Update Winter 2011 from page 5

Mr. Mixter conceived the idea of establishing a subcommittee under the Conservation Commission, but separate from it, to explore the feasibility of developing an Article for the Town Warrant in 2001 that would ask the voters of North Hampton to authorize a bond issue to purchase land for permanent conservation. At Town Meeting in 2001 the Townspeople voted overwhelmingly to appropriate up to $4.0 million for the acquisition of rights to land and for related expenses. Since then, over a period of almost a decade, the North Hampton forever Subcommittee has met virtually monthly often more frequently to accomplish the purposes for which funds were appropriated. In the course of the North Hampton forever Program the Subcommittee has achieved the following results: 656 acres have been permanently protected from development at an average cost to the Town of $5,870 per acre. $1,782,866 in bargain sale value or in outright donations have been contributed to leverage the Towns investment. $1,649,600 in federal grants have been secured, successfully administered and used to leverage the Towns investment. $5,000 were solicited and received from the Barrett Foundation to pay for eight newsletters the Subcommittee published to inform Townspeople about the program and the Subcommittees progress. The North Hampton forever Program is an investment, not an expense. This distinction is important: The Subcommittee has carefully evaluated financial ramifications of each project recommended to the Conservation Commission and the Select Board. In every case, with the exception of one small acquisition, the Subcommittee presented compelling evidence that the proposed investment in conservation land would save the Town expenses for supplying services to residents of homes that would likely have been built on the protected land. [The one exception was a parcel, purchased for $23,000, that would have been, and may still become, an important component in a future grant application.] The Subcommittee has shown that these savings quickly repay the Towns investment of $4.0 million to acquire rights to this land for conservation purposes. These savings come particularly from costs the Town would incur to educate students from new subdivisions, as well as costs to supply other services to residents of new subdivisions, that likely would have been built on the conserved land. The Subcommittee has presented persuasive analyses to justify acquisitions under the North Hampton forever Program. A quotation about the value of open-space -- published by the New Hampshire State Office of Energy and Planning (NH OEP) in the Economic Value of Open Space in Preserving Rural Character: The Agriculture Connection: Revised Technical Bulletin 6 states the general argument clearly and succinctly: Studies conducted in eight New Hampshire communities (and over 50 communities nationwide) show that lands in agriculture and other open-space uses pay more in taxes than the costs to the community to provide the services needed by those lands. The opposite is true for residential land. The same studies have shown that residential properties do not generate enough in taxes to pay for the services required by those properties. . . . [emphasis added] The Towns investment in land and rights to land under the North Hampton forever Subcommittee will provide financial benefits in the future. Furthermore, preserving open space protects our natural resources water, woods, and pastures provides recreationaland educational benefits, while also helping preserve our rural New England seacoast character and heritage for future generations. Members of the Subcommittee, Other Contributors to the Work: Several members of the subcommittee have served since the inception in 2000: Robert Field, Jr.; Chris Ganotis (Treasurer), Tim Harned (Co-Chair), Dick Wollmar (Currently Select Board Rep), and Phil Wilson (Co-Chair). Other current members are: Stanley Knowles (2006-present), Shep Kroner (Secretary, 2004present), and Peter Simmons (2006-present). Ms. Michele Peckham, Esq., has served as legal counsel for all but the first project. Ms. Wendy Chase, Planning and Zoning Administrator, has provided invaluable administrative support for the Subcommittee since she joined Town Administration. ~ Submitted by Phil Wilson, Co-Chair

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North Hampton Historical Society News

he North Hampton Historical Society closed out 2010 with the annual Christmas gathering for the members only at a local restaurant. Again, this year the members voted to replace the Yankee Swap with donations to the local Salvation Army. As was reported earlier there will be four public programs next year, the first one will be in April. These programs are held on the third Monday of the month at 7 PM at the United Church of Christ, unless otherwise posted. The programs are free with refreshments served following the program. The November program was in conjunction with the North Hampton Public Library, held in the newly renovated Town Hall. It was a very interesting program presented by Mr. Richard Clark on Mark Twain. Hope you North Hampton Mystery were one of the many who attended, as he gave an excellent presentation. Photo, see page 14 for answers New members are always welcome and dues remain at $10 for single and $15 for couples. The displays in the cases at the Mini Museum in the Town Clerk/Tax Collectors building will be changing soon. At your convenience please check them out. Priscilla Leavitt, the Societys Curator, does an excellent job keeping the display cases filled with interesting artifacts. Have a safe winter, stay well and well look forward to seeing you in April. Please watch for our posters or tune to Channel 22 for the program announcement.

COMMING SOON! Programs at North Hampton Public Library

February 9th at 7pm the library will host a program on investing and financial planning with James Farnham, a financial advisor at Edward Jones.

~ Beverley J. Frenette, Vice President, North Hampton Historical Society

FINANCIAL PLANNING PROGRAM

February 22nd. Cost will be $12 to make a basket and sign up is required. More information to follow.

BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP

Monday, March 7, 2011, 6:30-8:30 pm. This program, presented by Valerie Castonguay of the NHHEAF Net ork Organizations offers a brief overview of financial aid. It helps students and parents get ready for the process as well as answers questions about saving and paying for college. with Local Author J.E. Seymour Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 7PM. Local author, J.E. Seymour, will discuss her latest release Lead Poisoning. She will also discuss her writing process and inspiration. Book Description from author website: In Lead Poisoning, set in the late nineties, Kevin makes the decision

COLLEGE COSTS AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS.

AUTHOR EVENT

Carol Sanborn will teach a bracelet class Monday February 28th from 12:30 to 2:30pm. The class is free, all you have to do is sign up and bring your supplies. A list is available at the library of what you will need. Space is limited, so sign up early.

MAKE A BRACELET!

to move to New Hampshire to spend time with his wife Cindy and their two teenage boys, Andy and Michael. But he doesnt really know how to settle down and keep to himself. He befriends the local police chief. Andy gets involved with drug dealers. Michael wonders if he should turn his father in to the US Marshals. And the US Marshals are interested in Kevins whereabouts, in the form of Deputy Sally Barnard, who has been chasing him for what seems like half her career. As Kevin tries to get Andy out of trouble and keep himself out of the spotlight, the life hes tried to build unravels and the story races to its inevitable conclusion. All programs are free and open to the public. For more info please call the library at 964-6326 or visit our website at: http://nhplib.org.

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North Hampton Water Commission News

Hampton, for the first time, a seat at the table at the PUC with staff and Town Counsel reviewing what priority will be given to Aquarions annual water system improvements. The NH Public Utilities Commission issued is first WICA surcharge Order on December 22, 2010. The order approved certain Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) projects for 2011-2012, along with a surcharge of 1.5715% to allow recovery of WICA water main and meter improvement projects performed in 2010 in the amount of $721,546. North Hampton residents may have noticed the water main replacement work that was undertaken by Aquarion in 2010. It replaced the aging water main on Atlantic Avenue between Mill Road and 106 Atlantic Avenue. This project expense of approximately $537,000 took up the lions share of the $721,546 2010 WICA project expenses. Aquarion also updated over 750 water meters. This project is part of a 3 year undertaking to install water meters that can be read remotely with a device operated from a vehicle traveling up and down the street, thereby saving customers the expense of having an Aquarion employee having to enter each property to visually read each customers meter. The new meters reduces labor cost and will allow monthly (instead of quarterly) bills, resulting, North Hampton has argued to the PUC, in earlier leak detection (reduced bills to customers for leaky toilets) and increased water conservation. In 2011 further work on the Atlantic Avenue main replacement will be completed, starting at 106 Atlantic Avenue and continuing to Woodland Road. Also, Aquarion plans to install another 1/3 of the new remote-read water meters. The North Hampton Water Commissioners and the Fire Chief Dennis Cote have raised two important public safety issues with Aquarion and the PUC staff during this WICA review. North Hampton requested that Aquarion color-code the fire hydrants to reflect the fire flows that hydrant testing indicates each hydrant can be expected to yield. To date, Aquarion has stated that it has no plans to color-code its hydrants. It indicated it would review this request. Hamptons Fire Chief has also requested color-coded hydrants. Also, Aquarion has been asked to explain whether, during a power outage--and particularly during a prolonged power outage as the Seacoast communities experienced last winter-- that the portable generators that they claim will supply some portion of the water flows and water pressure are adequate to do so? North Hampton has proposed as a capital equipment improvement that permanent, onsite generators would better promote public safety in the instance of such power outages. Fire Chief Cote has stated that it took several days to procure the necessary portable generators last winter. Public documents on the WICA process are at the towns website on the Water Commission webpage. ~Submitted by Bob Landman, Co-Chair, North Hampton Water Commission

he North Hampton Water Commissioners participated in the ongoing NH Public Utilities Commissions review of Aquarion Water Companys proposed Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) projects. Aquarion provides water to ~70% of the town residents as well as Rye Beach and Hampton. The town is a very large customer; its town offices, the North Hampton school and water hydrants are served by the company. The company was founded in 1907 initially serving the Hampton Beach Precinct. There are 105 miles of water mains and 368 hydrants in the three towns. In the last Aquarion rate case approved by the PUC, Aquarion, with the support of North Hampton, gained approval to work with North Hampton, Hampton and Rye to identify water infrastructure improvements that are of the highest priority, with the aim of presenting annually a proposed 3 year capital improvement plan. Once projects are approved, they will be reviewed upon completion for eligibility to recover the cost of the companys investments by means of a rate surchange. The concept encourages Aquarion to accelerate the pace of its investment in water mains and hydrants and modern remote radioread water meters. The company is allowed to recover the cost of its investment more quickly, resulting in lower long term water utility operating costs (lower costs to customers) and will provide better water service to Aquarions customers. This WICA review process provides North

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The Friends of North Hampton Public Library

he Friends of the North Hampton Librarys Annual Membership Drive continues into 2011. The Mission of The Friends is to maintain an association of persons interested in enhancing the resources of the library, improving its facilities thus enriching the cultural opportunities available to citizens of North Hampton. This is our only fundraiser, and we are dependent upon the donations made by our Library patrons. This past year, thanks to your generosity, we were able to support the summer reading

programs for our young children and teens, purchase several passes to area museums and The Fuller Gardens and complete the refurbishing of the New Hampshire Room. In addition we provide support to our talented and knowledgeable library staff. We hope you will consider donating this year. The Friends are a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, all contributions are tax deductible and may be mailed to: Friends of the North Hampton Library, 237A Atlantic Avenue or dropped off at the Library, attention to the Friends. The Friends eagerly welcome new attendees and ideas! Call the Library for our next meeting date and time. Our library offers a rich assortment of reading material and information, AND it belongs to all of us.

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Fire at Fred Wentworths house (old Taylor house) which is now the site of North Hampton School on Atlantic Avenue, photo taken by Dorthy Spear on 8/30/44, courtsey of North Hampton Historical Society

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