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Hudson~Litchfield News


Hudson~Litchfield News Volume 21 Number 37 April 8, 2011 16 Pages No Rain,


but Plenty of Cats and Dogs at Litchfield Rabies Clinic


Wilbur can be seen snuggled in the jacket of Steven Calawa,


President of the Litchfield Historical Society. Wilbur, it seems, is better known in New York City, where Dr. Calawa has his practice. Te seven-block walk down 5th Avenue from their home to the office takes over an hour, as Wilbur has to say hello to everyone and also visit most light posts and fire hydrants


by Len Lathrop The line was out the door for the Rabies and Licensing Clinic sponsored by the Litchfield Historical Society on Sunday morning. An annual program, dogs and cats of all sizes and hairdos were brought to Fur-N Feathers by their owners on Sunday morning from 10 a.m. until noon. Animals whose owners had documentation of prior vaccination could receive a three-year inoculation, while first timers got a one-year shot from Dr. Sarah Garland from Countryside Animal Hospital, who was assisted by Melissa Sheldon from her staff.


Captain Fred Brough


submitted with permission from Hudson Heat Call Captain Fred Brough took in his last run on March 31, after 28 years of service with the department. Fred became interested in the fire service as a young child when he tagged along with his dad buffing fires, and this interest stayed with him as he grew up.


Frizbee seemed not notice the inoculation from Dr. Garland as Melissa gives him a big hug


Jasmine, owned by Dave Martin, was very excited and got right up on the table; then, Dr. Garland told him it involved a shot


Hudson Teacher Honored


by Len Lathrop The Presentation of Mary Academy (PMA) family gathered at Nashua Country Club on March 26 for their second annual Dinner Auction. This year, the Garden of Hope Auction will be up to good use in funding a new, state-of-the-art recreational field for the students between the school building and the Anne- Marie House. The silent and live auction had over 100 items, from unique gift baskets assembled by each PMA classroom to gift certificates from many businesses and restaurants to sports memorabilia. However, three items seemed to bring the most excitement from those in attendance: a dinner prepared and served by Sister Maria Rosa, PMA Principal, a parking space at the school, and seven desserts prepared by special local cooks and bakeries, which, once you were the high bidder, you shared as dessert at your table. Jessica Clegg was the honored Alumna. Jessica graduated from PMA as an eighth grader in 1991, but her family’s connection to PMA goes back generations. Jessica is a legacy graduate; her grandmother, Lucille LaFontaine, graduated high school from PMA in 1944. Fondly remembering her days at PMA, Jessica cites teachers Sister Rita Marie and Sister May Gerald not only for their own excellence in the classroom, but also for their influence on her own decision to become a teacher. In this pursuit, Jessica attended Keene State College,


His career in the emergency services began in 1976 when he joined the Waltham/Watertown, MA, Ambulance Service. He then moved to Bangor, ME, where he served on the fire department’s ambulance. While working in Bangor, he responded to several building fires, which again sparked his interest in firefighting, and he decided to become a firefighter. He then moved back to Action, MA, where he joined that town’s fire department, fulfilling his desire. Fred wanted to make a good home for his family


and continue as a firefighter. As he looked for a good town to live in, he came to Hudson. He stopped into the Hudson Fire Station and talked with then Fire Chief Frank Nutting. The Chief told Fred of the Burns Hill Station and its need for additional manpower and Fred built his home within a quarter-mile of the station. A pilot by trade, on March 12, 1983, Fred became a call firefighter with the Hudson Fire Department, serving alongside firefighters with names of Silver, Cole, Mason, Lorrey, Elliot, Dolbec, Schofield, Hansen, and Morin. Over the years, he completed many training courses and firefighter certifications. This study and hard work earned him a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant on April 4, 1997, and to the rank of Captain on May 20, 2004. In these positions, he led a dedicated group of call firefighters. His fire service


mentor was Deputy Chief John Chesnulivich of the Nashua Fire Department. John had a fast knowledge of the fire service, training and treating all firefighters as equals, no matter if they were volunteer, call, or full- time. Fred followed these same leadership skills as an officer. Fred is proud of two accomplishments he worked to bring to the department. The first is the call firefighter ride-along program. This program led to his second accomplishment—today’s good relationship between call and full-time members. His service earned him


the Veterans of Foreign Wars Firefighter of the Year Award in 2002, a Chiefs Award in 2008, and in 2001 he was awarded a Unit Citation as the member of a crew that rescued a women trapped in an oven. Fred appeared twice in photos of local newspapers, once for his


continued to page 10- Brough New Athletic Fields for Litchfield Honored Alumna Jessica Clegg with PMA Principal Sister Maria Rosa


graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and two certifications. A life-long resident of Hudson, Clegg and her husband put down roots purchasing her grandmother’s home. She enjoys paying it forward to the next generation in her 10th year as a seventh grade teacher at Hudson Memorial School.


Writer’s note: History for this


Area Newspaper Group 3x3 ANG31


story comes courtesy of the PMA Dinner Auction program.


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submitted by Litchfield Recreation Commission The Litchfield Recreation Commission (LRC) is in the process of developing much-needed soccer and lacrosse fields to meet the town’s recreation needs. The growing participation in youth sports, coupled with this year’s welcome addition of a youth lacrosse league, has pushed current facilities beyond their limits. This makes the field project an ideal place to utilize the recreation impact fees that the LRC has accumulated over the past 10 years. This means that no tax money will be spent on the construction of the new facility. The project will be located on town-owned land between the Albuquerque tennis courts and the Transfer Station/Highway Department facility, encompassing approximately 16 acres. Included will be field space large enough to accommodate two to three full-size soccer/lacrosse fields or several smaller fields for the town’s younger athletes. Furthermore, a walking trail will be added around the perimeter of the property. The goal is to add other activities and facilities as space and


funding permit in the years to come, creating a facility with something to offer to all age groups and interests. This facility was recommended in the


town’s Master Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, and by a State of New Hampshire outdoor recreation report. The total cost of the project has not been fully established; however, the estimate is between $160,000 and $250,000. Several public meetings have been held regarding the construction of the fields, with significant input from the town’s residents, officials, and various committees. The LRC welcomes any suggestions, concerns, or questions. LRC meetings are held at the Town Hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. The next scheduled meeting is April 12 and an open forum to discuss field issues will be added to the agenda. We ask that you support the expansion of our youth sports and town recreation facilities.


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staff photos by Len Lathrop


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