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Hudson - Litchfield News April 22, 2011- 17


High Honors list at Nichols College. Corey-Joseph Brier and Aubrey


Michelle Pinsonneault, a resident of Hudson, and a member of the class of 2011, and Christopher Brennan, a resident of Litchfield, and a member of the class of 2013, were named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the fall semester. Joy Chiang, class of 2014, and Aaron Fellows, class of 2013, both residents of Hudson, were named to the Dean’s List at Connecticut College for the fall semester. The following Litchfield residents were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of New Hampshire- Manchester: Marialaina Abbene, Biological Sciences; Scott Francis Innes, Computer Information Systems; Brian Donald Iwanicki, Business; Elizabeth Ann Mason, Undeclared; Rebecca L. Mason, Biological Sciences; Sarah Jo Merriman, Psychology; Andrea Lauren Natsios, Business Administration; Mitchell Dylan Planty, Biological Sciences; Ryan James Whalen, Business; Briana Lorraine Nelson, Undeclared. Christopher William Fernandes of Hudson was named to the


Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Delaware. He is majoring in Marketing at the College of Business and Economics. Hudson resident Kimberly Hudson and Litchfield resident Ashley


O’Keefe have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine-Farmington for the fall semester. Jennifer Hall, a resident of Hudson, has been named to the


Dean’s List for the fall semester at Roger Williams University. The New Hampshire Institute of Art has named James O’Brien of Hudson to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Hudson resident Kimberly DeCosta has been named to Curry College’s Dean’s List for the fall semester. Adam Auclair and Sara Auclair of Hudson and graduates of Alvirne High School class of 2009 and class of 2010, respectively, have been named to the Dean’s List at Akron University for the fall semester. The following Hudson residents received honors for the fall semester at Franklin Pierce University: Daniel Melville, Marketing major (Dean’s Honor List); Jason Westover, Computer Information Tech major (Dean’s List); and Kayla Johns, Graphic Communications major (Dean’s Honors List). Nathalie Plante from Hudson has been named to Fisher College’s


Dean’s List for the fall semester. Hudson residents Alysha N. Lesieur (Forensic Biology) and


Derek M. Beaulieu (General Biology) and Litchfield residents Brett R. Labrie (Exploratory Business) and Matthew G. Harden (Pre- Pharmacy) have been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England College for the fall semester. Laurel O’Meara, a resident of Hudson, has been named to the fall semester’s Dean’s List at Champlain College. O’Meara is majoring in Middle Grades (English/Social Studies). She is the daughter of Julie O’Meara of Ipswich, MA, and Mark O’Meara of Hudson.


Named to the fall semester’s Dean’s List at Clarkson University


was Cory A. Brennick of Hudson, a sophomore majoring in Biomolecular Science. Kayla Johnson of Hudson has been named to the Dean’s Honor List for the fall semester. She is a senior at Franklin Pierce University majoring in Graphic Communications with a minor in Advertising. She was also named Captain for the Ravens Softball team. Jennifer M. Hall, 2009 class president and graduate of Alvirne


High School, has been named to the Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI, for the fall semester.


Jen is a sophomore


majoring in business Management with a minor in Dance. She is the daughter of George and Maryann Hall of Hudson. Kristen Leppanen of Hudson has earned a Master of Science degree in Human Services from Springfield College for studies completed in December 2010. Hudson residents Andrew Belliveau and Jessica Brun and


Litchfield resident Leia Sturtevant were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Quinnipiac University. Justin Savoie of Hudson was among those named to the Dean’s


Town of Hudson Meeting Agenda – April 28, 2011


The Hudson Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on Thursday April 28, 2011, in the Community Development Conference Room in the basement of Hudson Town Hall (please enter by ramp entrance at right side). The public hearings for applications will begin at 7:30 PM, with the applications normally being heard in the order listed below.


SUITABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE SENSORY IMPAIRED WILL BE PROVIDED UPON ADEQUATE ADVANCE NOTICE BY CALLING 886-6005 OR TDD 886-6011.


The following items before the Board will be considered:


I. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ZBA BYLAWS (HTC §143) For the past year and a half, the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment have been discussing proposed revisions of the Board’s bylaws, mostly involving rearrangement of the existing regulations for clarity, together with some updating in response to changes of applicable New Hampshire Statutes by the State Legislature since the last revision of the bylaws. This will be the second of two public hearings for the purpose of ratifying the proposed amendments. A copy of the proposed version of the bylaws is available for inspection at the Community Development Department office at Town Hall.


II. PUBLIC HEARINGS OF SCHEDULED APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. Case 185-007 (4/28/11): Brian Lachance, 6 Flying Rock Road, Hudson, requests a Wetland Special Exception to fill in five square feet of the wetland buffer.


[Map 185, Lot 007, Zoned G, HZO Article IX,


Section 334-33, Wetland Conservation District.] 2. Case 192-017 (4/28/11): Empire Homes, Inc., 17 Elnathans Way, Hollis, request a Wetland Special Exception to allow permanent impact of 7,910 square feet of the wetlands and 32,360 square feet of the wetland buffer for access to the upland portion of lot 17, together with temporary crossings for water utility lines involving 423 square feet of wetlands and 898 square feet of wetland buffer for property located at 68 Pelham Road, Hudson.


[Map 192, Lot 017, Zoned G,


HZO Article IX, Section 334-33, Wetland Conservation District.] 3. Case 160-105 (4/28/11): William Tate, 72 Old Derry Road, Hudson requests the following for property located at 297 Central Street:


a. A Variance to allow construction of five parking spaces, a loading space, dumpster pad and a shallow retaining wall within the Wetland Conservation District.


[Map 160, Lot 105, Zoned I, HZO


Article IX, Section 334-35, Uses within Wetland Conservation District.] b. A Wetland Special Exception to allow the impact of 10,300 square feet of the wetland buffer for construction of a storm water infiltration basin, tree box filter, five parking spaces and a retaining wall.


Wetland Conservation District.]


III. OTHER 1. Review of minutes for meeting of March 24, 2011. 2. Discussion Of Any Town/State Activity Of Interest To The Board


William A. Oleksak, Zoning Administrator


Hudson School District Vacancy


Seasonal Groundskeeper


A seasonal groundskeeper for the Hudson School District will maintain the grounds; plant, trim, mow and perform other related functions. Additional responsibilities include building maintenance, and moving furniture and materials. Previous experience and the ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment; tractors, power mowers, saws, edger and shears is required. A valid drivers license is also required.


ONE FULL TIME SEASONAL POSITION Monday – Friday


6:00 am – 2:30 pm / 40 hrs. per week full time starting in May until November


ONE PART TIME SEASONAL POSITION Monday – Friday


6:00 am – 10:00 am / 20 hrs. per week part time starting in April until October


$12.00 per hour Please apply online at www.sau81.org


Hudson School District 20 Library Street Hudson, NH 03051


Town of Hudson Job Opening


Part-time Water Utility Clerk


The Town of Hudson Water Utility has a permanent position available for a Part-time Water Utility Clerk. This position requires a minimum of two years experience in Accounting with a minimum of a high school diploma. An Associates degree or additional training in a public utility is a plus. Skill in working with numbers, ability to work with computerized software and excellent customer service skill are a must.


This position’s primary responsibilities will be for collecting and posting receipts of the Hudson’s Water Utility and to serve as customer service representative for the Water Utility.


[Map 160, Lot 105, Zoned I, HZO Article IX, Section 334-33,


The Town of Hudson is an equal opportunity employer. Work Schedule 8:00am to 2:30pm (30 hours per week). Work Location is Hudson Town Hall, 12 School Street. Starting rate of pay is $14.77 per hour (Step 1).


Resumes and Employment Application Forms must be submitted to the Finance Director by May 6, 2011.


D’Entremont, both of Hudson, were named to the Dean’s List at New England College for the fall semester. The following Hudson residents were named to the Dean’s List for the first semester at Saint Anselm College: Katelin Brouillette (Nursing), class of 2014; Casey Campos (Nursing), class of 2014; Stephen Gauden (Applied Physics), class of 2011; Kelly


Giaquinto (Nursing), class of 2011; and Kathryn Scafidi (Nursing), class of 2012. Erin E. Donovan of Litchfield has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Vermont. He is a first year student English major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The fall semester Dean’s List at Bryant University includes the


following Hudson residents: Alison Buttrick, a junior majoring in Management; Benjamin Dionne, a senior majoring in Applied Economics; Anthony Koumariancos, a freshman majoring in Business Administration; and Richard McLaughlin, a junior majoring in Accounting; and Litchfield resident Kelsey Nowak, a freshman majoring in Management.


Among students named to the Dean’s List at Colby College for the fall semester was Amanda L. LaVigueur, a member of the Class of 2013. She is majoring gin biology and economics-mathematics and is the daughter of Carol LaVigueur of Hudson. Amanda attended Alvirne High School.


Springfield College has named the following Hudson residents


to the Dean’s List for the fall semester: Jesse Hyam, a third year student majoring in Criminal Justice; Theresa Livingston, a first year student majoring in Human Services; and Nancy McIntosh, a third year student majoring in Human Services. The following area residents have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of New Hampshire: Hudson: Jeremy Baker (Highest Honors), Allyson Bayko (High


Honors), Christine Bellis (High Honors), Kevin Cannon (High Honors), Timothy Cost (High Honors), Adam D’Entremont (Honors), Greg Deubler (Honors), Nathan Dignan (Highest Honors), Nicholas Febonio (Honors), Adam Goudreau (High Honors), Jillian Gullotti (Honors), Kyle Harris (Honors), Laura Henderson (Highest Honors), Jennifer Hogan (High Honors), Mary Holleran (Highest Honors), Daniel Holm (Highest Honors), Robert Johnson (Honors), Catherine Jourdain (Highest Honors), Joseph Jourdain (Highest Honors), Jared Lambert (Honors), Katherine Levesque (High Honors), Natalie Libitz (Honors), Carissa Logano (High Honors), Ashley Luszey (Highest Honors), Amanda Maillet (Honors), Matthew Martin (Honors), Lyndsi Marzolf (Highest Honors), Bridget McCartney (High Honors), Andrea Nible (Highest Honors), Brian Nute (Honors), Eric Ohanian (High Honors), Nicole Otis (High Honors), Rebecca Paquette (Highest Honors), Caitlin Pascoe (High Honors), Brian Patinskas (honors), Courtney Pestana (Honors), Bradley Poegel (Highest Honors), Megan Pollack (Highest Honors), Marissa Rousseau (Highest Honors), Samantha Rumbaugh (High Honors), Annie-Eliza Stevens (Highest Honors), Joshua Swanson (Highest Honors), Daniel Tarbotton (Honors), Ryan Terenzoni (Honors), Briana Terrill (Highest Honors), Katherine Vaccaro (High Honors), Daniel White (Highest Honors), Samuel White (Highest Honors), and Megan Wolfe (Highest Honors). Litchfield: Hajrush Aliu (High Honors), Kimberly Chaisson (Highest Honors), Scott Clement (Honors), Bailey Comyns (High Honors), Abigail Connor (Honors), Molly Delano (High Honors), Alexa Dufault (Honors) Bailey Finnegan (Highest Honors), Jessica Floyd (Highest Honors), Stephen Graf (High Honors), Jacob Hall (Honors), Rebecca Howard (High Honors), Colleen Kennedy (High Honors), Kristen Lang (Highest Honors), Shannon Langtry (High Honors), Karena Lozeau (High Honors), Shannon Mellen (Hightest Honors), Benjamin Moreau (Highest Honors), Elisha Planty (High Honors), Sarah Popovich (Honors), Kathryn Santos (High Honors), Anthony Savani (Highest Honors), Summer Smith (Highest Honors), and Shane Whalen (Highest Honors).


Help us brag! We love to brag about our citizens! Send your accolades to us at news@areanewsgroup.com or Area News Group, 17 Executive Drive, Suite 1, Hudson, NH 03051. Photos are welcome. If you would like to have your photo returned, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and we will return it to you.


AHS Updates Athletic Policies


by Doug Robinson


Alvirne High School, in partnership with school administrators, parents, and athletes, has proposed an updated athletic policy for all Alvirne athletes. The present policy has been in effect for more than two decades and is in need of updating. The ongoing forums have been designed to provide an ongoing dialogue in an effort to increase communication and to establish direct dialogue between policy creators and the athletes. “The purpose of these policies is to guide, direct, and to establish protocols for an athlete’s behavior, as well as the duties and responsibilities for the coaches, parents, and school administrators,” commented District Athletic Director Karen Bonney during the parent meeting at AHS. “We are an education facility first. Athletics is an extension of that education,” she said. The policies written stated that the Alvirne Athletic Department


“encourages participation in a wide variety of offerings, requires students to meet reasonable standards, emphasizes that respect for human differences and for the diversity of people must be at the center of the athletic experience, evaluates our athletic, professional, and personal progress regularly, and fosters moral awareness and civic participation.” AHS offers 23 varsity sports and junior varsity sports, as well as four sport activities for freshman exclusively. “Gender equality is a major criterion in providing a healthy balance to your athletic program. Currently, we offer nine sports for boys only, nine offerings for girls only, and five offerings which are open to boys and girls.” As in the previous policy, health insurance is required, should a student wish to participate in a sporting event. Should a family realize a financial or health hardship, school administrators work with various organizations in an effort to provide any student who wishes to play the ability to play. Physical exams are required of all athletes during their freshman and junior years as well. Those in attendance questioned the “movement between levels”


policy, whereby junior varsity players also play on a varsity team. Parents believed that coaches were sending the incorrect messages to an athlete and to that student’s priority and needed commitment. Bonney stated that communication between the coaches, parents, and athlete would need to be reviewed and improved in an effort set the priorities of that athlete. Students will also be required to “have an overall average of C- (1.7


GPA) or better in the marking period immediately preceding the start of a listed activity,” should they wish to participate in a sport. “No student who has failed to pass in four units of work during the previous quarter shall represent the school in any interscholastic contest,” states the new policy. New policies also communicate expectations with regards to an athlete’s required commitment as well as a families’ obligation to that sport, should the family decide to take a vacation. Parents, coaches, and school administrators wrestled with the punishment of an athlete, should that athlete be caught using alcohol during the summer or during a time when an athlete was not involved in their specific sport. Parents agreed that school administrators were not able to police the use of alcohol by students and administrators communicated that they were not “looking” for those who drink. All agreed to the need to establish a zero-tolerance for the use of alcohol by athletes, stating that they needed to be “role models” for other AHS students. The consensus built between parents and administrators stated that should an athlete be caught drinking, then that student would forfeit his privilege from playing in a sport for 90 days (first offense) and 180 days (second offense). The school year is 180 days. Should a student-athlete “actively participate in counseling sessions regarding their use of illegal substances (and) provide documentation from a physician or therapist of the evaluation and active participation, prospective athletes will have earned the opportunity to have their suspension time reviewed for the purpose of returning to their sport of choice sooner.” “Interscholastic athletics is a completely voluntary program,” states the AHS policy. “No student is obligated to take part in any interscholastic activity and certainly not in interscholastic athletics. Participation is not required for graduation, nor must the student have athletic credits for college entrance. Those who participate must give extra effort and extra time.” The entire text of the new AHS Athletic Policy may be reviewed at www. sau81.org/files/New%20Draft%20Athletic%20Policies%202010%202011. pdf. All parents, athletes, and coaches are invited to review and submit their thoughts directly to Hudson School Superintendent Randy Bell. The intent of the Policy Committee is to have the new athletic policies in place by mid-May.


Hudson Highway Department Seasonal Laborers


The Town of Hudson Highway Department is looking to hire two (2) seasonal laborers for the months of June, July and August to perform grounds maintenance tasks. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. The positions are 40 hours per week for twelve (12) weeks each without benefits. Rate of pay is $12.00 per hour.


Applications are available at the Town of Hudson Highway Garage, 2 Constitution Drive, Hudson, NH. All Applications must be received by April 29,2011


The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Town of Hudson Notice of Public Hearings


Amend Town Code, Chapter 142, Water Utility Committee Section 142-3 Membership


Amend Town Code Chapter 270, Sewers Section 270-2 Intent; Sewer Utility Committee


Pursuant to Article 40 of the March 9, 2004 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with RSA 41-14-b, the Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing in conjunction with their regularly scheduled meeting on April 26, 2011, that starts at 7:00 PM and is held in the Selectmen’s meeting room at Town Hall, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH, for a first reading of Ordinance 11-01, which would change the composition of the Sewer and Water Utility Committees to allow for two (2) member positions that are not serviced by the respective utilities and to add an alternate membership position to the Water Utility.


A second public hearing will


be held on May 10, 2011, during the Selectmen’s regularly scheduled meeting that starts at 7:00 PM.


Residents interested in speaking on this issue are invited to attend these hearings.


Stephen A. Malizia, Town Administrator


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