Pelham - Windham News
6 - April 16, 2010
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The Town of Windham is currently seeking a candidate to fill a
vacancy for a Planning Commissioner to the Rockingham Planning Commission (RPC). The role of a RPC Planning Commissioner is to govern the RPC through decision-making and policy setting, with the staff carrying out those decisions. The RPC Planning Commissioner also serves as a liaison between the RPC and the Town of Windham so that the Town is aware of RPC activities, and the RPC is aware of local issues and concerns in Windham. Planning commissioners are expected to attend regularly scheduled RPC meetings, workshops, and trainings. You must be a permanent resident of Windham to be considered. Planning Commissioners are nominated by the Planning Board and appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Meetings are generally held in the evenings on the second Wednesday of each month at the RPC’s office in Exeter and at locations that rotate to different communities in the region. The appointment is for a four-year term and begins in June 2010. For more information about the role and duties of a RPC Planning Commissioner, visit the RPC Website: www.rpc-nh.org. Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest to: Community
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owner said ‘no,’ no public is allowed on the site. You are going to have to leave. No one is allowed.” A police escort was also present to keep people off the property. In an e-mail
written from Scott, she stated, “The crane will not be moved until 5 p.m. when the visual test has been completed.” However, bloggers were quick to state that the crane “had moved” at approximately 3:30 p.m. According to Windham resident Joel Dubé, he had received information, as well as photos,
from residents supporting the blogger’s comments that the crane had been moved. In discussing the movement of the crane with Scott, she stated, “I have no idea. I have a call into the lawyers [for Cellco] to find out.” At press time, Scott’s only communication to the Pelham~Windham News was that she was still waiting for a response. In an e-mail to Dubé, Scott stated, “When I left the site at 9:30 a.m., I specifically asked and was told by representatives from Atlantic Crane Service and Structure Consulting Group that the crane would not be moving, which is what I stated in my e-mail on Saturday morning.”
Since the submission of Cellco Partner’s petition to the ZBA, nearly 800 Windham residents have banded together, expressing their opposition to the building of a third cell tower in Windham. “Since we truly cannot see the balloon, how will anyone else in
town be able to judge it,” writes a blogger. “It is only a crane with a red color marker, which is tiny to begin
Workers from Atlantic Crane Company wrap and tape the broken balloon to the extension arm of their crane so that they can then raise the crane 150 feet in an effort to complete the “balloon test”
with! In addition, this is spring and most trees look off-color and some are dead, again allowing the thin crane to be mostly hidden. This is totally a sham and totally disappointing! How could anyone agree to that; why weren’t we asked? A balloon filled with helium is used by most car dealerships ... which are 100-percent bigger and honestly what I thought they would have used. Who approved this? It seems like our town will agree to just about anything! I am truly worried about our town protecting its residents based on the poor decision being made,” blogged Dubé.
American Legion Chili Fest Provides an Afternoon of Fun
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It’s an annual event in Pelham as the American Legion hosts its annual Chili and Soup Fest. Contestants vie for the best soup or the best chili award, and attendees say that they love the varied offerings.
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his way through the chilis and hoped to have enough room for the soups. Zach’s dad, Keith Andrews, was also checking out the chilis and wishing that he had not had a late breakfast. However, Richard Surprise, DAV, started with the veggie soup and planned to try all the soups, vote for his top three favorites, and then start on the chili. As the afternoon wore on, there was
a steady stream of happy eaters who had to decide on their top- three favorites. Everyone carefully guarded their scorecards as they debated the merits of the offerings. Some liked it hot and others preferred the soups with a little less heat, but all said they were
Keith Andrews, Zack Andrews, 13, and Bill Wilson, who is a member of the Sons of the American Legion, enjoyed the chili
having a wonderful time.
Shirley Hanson, also a member of the American Legion Women’s
Auxiliary, kept track of people coming and going. She said that she enjoyed seeing the people. Martell said that this was such a favorite of members that she hoped they could host the event every year.
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Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Mount Saint Mary College in Hooksett and Master of Arts degrees in special education and pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT. She taught at elementary schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including St. Joseph School and Mount Saint Mary Day School in Manchester; St. Mary Academy, Dover; St. Mary School, Claremont; and Sacred Heart School, Nashua. She also taught at St. Ann School, Gloucester, MA.
After completing her studies in pastoral ministry, Sister Mary served as pastoral minister at St. Francis Home in Laconia. For
12 years she was director of religious education at St. Patrick Parish in Pelham. Family members include a
brother, James R. Goodwin of Lynn, MA; a sister, Judith Alakoski of Melbourne, FL; a cousin, Nancy Marlowe, of Ipswich, MA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
sister, Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated April 14 in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel at the Warde Health Center. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 21 Searles Road, PO Box 420, Windham, NH 03087-0420. Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Salem, had care of the arrangements. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
Patricia B. (Hewitt) O’Neill Cottle
Patricia B. (Hewitt) O’Neill Cottle, 77, of Westford, MA, died April 6, 2010, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. She was born in Ohio, grew up and was educated in Cincinnati, OH. She later attended Miami of Ohio University, and Xavier University. She was a resident of Westford for the past 27 years, formerly of Salem. Patricia worked in food service for the Salem school system. She loved towle painting, enjoyed cooking shows, and had a love of politics. She loved spending time with her family and the family pets; The Budster, Tobey, Danny Dog, and Adam Bird. Most of all she enjoyed Lake Nabanasset in Westford. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth P. Cottle. She is survived by her
sons, Randy and his wife Nancy O’Neill of Windham, and Chris and his wife Mary O’Neill of Holden, MA; and grandchildren, Casey Patricia O’Neill, Brian Christopher O’Neill, and Thomas Patrick O’Neill. A funeral Mass was
celebrated April 10 at St. Matthew Church, Windham. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery, Westford, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101, or to Birthright of Southern NH, 37 Crystal Ave, Derry, NH 03038. Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Salem, had care of arrangements. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www. douglasandjohnson.com.
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