Serving Walpole, New Hampshire since 2005
Superintendent Christopher Spence will be hosting a Q&A panel discussion, followed by a meet and greet reception and would love to have an opportunity to speak with you!
Please join us from 5-6:30 at one of the following locations:
Walpole Town Hall on September 5
FMRHS Library on September 6
Charlestown Middle School Library on September 12
Vilas Middle School Gym on September 13
Thank you, Lucy for more information. – Lil
As previously indicated, Great River Hydro will be initiating the drawdown of the Bellows Falls Dam impoundment on the Connecticut River this afternoon.
GRH will slowly lower the impoundment, conduct the necessary post-flood restoration work, and then gradually refill the impoundment to normal operating levels. The entire process will take approximately 3 days. We will communicate with you again when the work is completed.
During the drawdown, visitors to Connecticut River will see exposed riparian areas upstream of Bellows Falls dam, most visible closest to the Bellows Falls dam. We are taking every measure to mitigate, to the extent possible, risks and impact to environmental resources in and adjacent to the Connecticut River.
All recreational use of the river is strongly discouraged during the drawdown period as reduced flows may expose previously submerged hazards and dangerous conditions could exist in exposed flats. Public safety devices at the dam will be restored as soon as possible. Boat ramps at the following locations remain temporarily closed until that work is completed: Herricks Cove (Rockingham, VT), Charlestown (Charlestown, NH), and Pine Street (North Walpole, NH).
Boating continues to be strongly discouraged upstream of Vernon Dam until public safety devices can be restored there as well.
Further updates will be provided as soon as possible. Please contact communications@greatriverhydro.com or (802) 291-8104 with any questions.
Brandon Kibbe
Director of Business Development and Legislative Affairs
Great River Hydro, LLC
69 Milk Street, Suite 306
Westborough, MA 01581
Mobile: (413) 834-1909
Announcing . . . a special program every Saturday from July 29 through October 14
at the Walpole Heritage Museum!
Written Here – July 29 at 12:30 pm – explore the fascinating stories revealed in the handwritten pages of diaries, letters, business ledgers, and government records – written in Walpole since the 1700s. Christie Winmill offers a glimpse into our collections.
A Mystery Unraveled – August 5 at 12:30 pm – the jumbled contents of a forgotten box yield insights into Walpole’s history. Rutherford Witthus discusses both the discoveries and the methods used.
Civil War Medicine – August 12 at 12:30 pm – Bill Sommers, in period appropriate garb, describes nineteenth-century medical practices and exhibits the instruments used.
Walking Tour of Walpole – August 19 at 10:15 am – meet at the museum’s sign at 32 Main Street to take an architectural tour of town with Walpole author Bill Ranauro.
The Understory – August 26 at 12:30 pm – explore the world of undergarments with Joanna Andros, who will share the many examples in our collection.
Clock-making in Walpole, 1784 – 1894 – September 2 at 12:30 pm – Lindy Larson shares his knowledge of clock-making with particular emphasis on Gurdon Huntington, whose recently restored tallcase clock in our collection will be a feature of the program, along with a discussion of the development of timekeeping.
Come visit the museum at 32 Main Street for a special presentation, a closer look at our surprisingly varied collections, and an opportunity for an engaging discussion every Saturday we are open. The Walpole Historical Society will be open on Saturdays from July 29 through October 14, from noon until 4 pm, as well as by appointment. Visit us at walpolehistory.com.
WALPOLE CUB SCOUT PACK 299
MUM FALL FUNDRAISER
The Walpole Cub Scout Pack 299 will be starting to take orders for their Mum Fall Fundraiser. This is started the week of July 17th and goes through August 23rd. This is a very popular fundraiser and we have a limited amount of mums available.
Mums are between 15 – 18″ across and are planted in 9.5” pots. Colors available are yellow,red,orange bronze, purple, pink, and white. They are $22.00 each. Mums will be available for pick up/delivery on Sunday September 17th, on the Walpole Town Common between 9:00 and 10:00am.
You can place an order by finding a Cub Scout from Pack 299 or you can call Debbie Pawelczyk at 603-445-5475.
Friends of the Walpole Library
Book sorting will begin on Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 – 11:30 at the Chicken Coop behind the Hungry Diner. Sorting will continue through the summer on the following schedule:
If you love books, you will enjoy this task! Please join us whenever you are able. We will cancel sorting on days that are very hot.
Thank you!
YES, again it is time for your submissions for the August CLARION. Deadline is a week away, 5PM (Walpole Time) Friday, July 21. So, now you have something to start working on this weekend. Early submissions are always better to aid us in preparing a pleasing publication for your enjoyment. An important page one story is developing, several articles are already in, but we always make space for your important news. The sooner you get me your articles, announcements or advertisements, the proverbial better for proper placement and design work. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.
Remember, this is “your community resource” to share information about your group – its activities and events residents will enjoy attending. And, having a nice mix of articles for readers, I welcome “feel good” news of past local events, stories and accomplishments to share. All subject to space, of course, space that is made possible by the CLARION’s supporting advertisers. We all owe them a big “thank you.”
If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website.
Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher
The Walpolean 
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