The Walpole Historical Society will sponsor another free Genealogy
Workshop on Saturday April 5, 2014 from 10-12 noon. We welcome
beginners as well as experienced persons. Hints regarding research
sources as well as stone walls will be shared. Call for reservation
at 603 756 2933. More information can be found on the Walpole
Historical Society website:walpolehistory.com

Antonia Andreoli posted this as a comment but I’m not sure how many people check out all the comments so I am reporting.  Just a reminder, you can shoot me an email, ltdecoste@comcast.net when you wish to have me post something. – Lil

CASA needs volunteers! This is a program that is invisible to most of us – it stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate – fancy name for Guardian ad Litem – someone appointed by the court to speak for the children and teens who are victims of abuse and/or neglect. I have been doing this for nearly 9 years, and it is very rewarding. I have one case that I’ve had for more than two years, a young man in foster care with specific career goals who is doing very well – I saw him today at one of the regular hearings to check his progress (every 3 to 6 months). I try to visit him once a month, and to check in with his school, foster mom, and social worker. There is training session starting soon – it’s not hard. Call Antonia Andreoli 756-9036 if you are interested and want to know more, or call the CASA Supervisor in the Keene Office – Joseph Smith 358-4012.

Tues, Apr. 1st, 7 p.m., Non-Fiction Bookclub (Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals)

Each Wednesday @ 10:15 a.m. – Story Time

Wed. Apr. 2nd, 6:30 p.m. – Spanish Conversation Group

Each Thursday @ 10 a.m., – Homeschooling Group

Sat. Apr. 5^th, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Group

Each Monday @ 10 a.m. – Baby Lap Sit

Each Monday @ 2 p.m. – Knitting Group

Tues. April 8^th, 4:30 p.m., – Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. Apr. 9th, 7 p.m. – Evening Classics Book Club (J.D. Salinger’s Nine Stories)

Sat. Apr. 19th, 10-11:30 a.m. – Writing It Down

Thurs, Apr. 24th, 12 p.m. – Library Afternoon Book Club

A reminder, with more details, from Sally McGaffigan at the Historical Society – Lil

Walpole Historical Society Speaker Series

Discovering New England Stone Walls

 April 8, 2014, 7 pm Walpole Town Hall

 The stone walls of New England are the fascinating subject of an upcoming presentation by Kevin Gardner, noted authority on the stone walls of New England, at the Walpole Town Hall on April 8 at 7 pm. Mr. Gardner, knowledgeable about both the history and technique of stone wall building, will offer a memorable experience to the audience during the presentation, entitled Discovering New England Stone Walls.   As he describes the many aspects of the extensive stone wall building which characterizes the New England landscape, he will gradually construct a  miniature stone wall on a tabletop.  Mr. Gardner is the fourth speaker in the Walpole Historical Society’s speaker series, which is free and open to the public.

Mr. Gardner brings wide experience, practical and theoretical, to the subject of stone walls.  A New Hampshire native, he has been involved in a family business of stone wall construction and is also the author of “The Granite Kiss,” about New England stone walls.  In both his book and his talk, Mr. Gardner explores the history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics of stone walls.  He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape.  If time permits, he may also discuss differences in approach between historical and contemporary wall-builders, a discussion of restoration tips and techniques, and information about design, acquisition of materials, preservation, and analysis. The talk will conclude with a question-and-answer period, during which listeners are encouraged to bring up specific problems or projects on their own properties.  For further information, please contact the Walpole Historical Society through http://www.WalpoleHistory.org.

Bill Moses posted this in a Comment, but I wanted to make sure that North Walpole voters saw it and I’m not sure how many readers check the comments – Lil

North Walpole Village District will hold the annual meeting to vote on 2014 budget and warrant articles at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church Basement on April 01, 2014

• The following information is provided by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) taken by our students last year: Of those students who drove a car or other vehicle in the past 30 days, the percentage of students who drove after drinking alcohol: FM students 8.9% (NH State mean 8.3%).
  
• Eleven students from FMRHS were recognized by the NHIAA as scholar athletes: Morgan Latham, Clay Gendron, Spencer Bogar, Thomas Jelliffe, Chris Henry, Mitchell Klema, Dylan Peck, Kari Fletcher, Bailey Roberts, Robert Franklin, Sonja Hansson. The criteria: B+ average throughout their highschool career, participation in two varsity sports senior year, and a positive role model who has participated in community service.
  
• Freshmen and Sophomore students are participating in the English Language pilot test for SMARTER BALANCE this week. This program is based on the National Common Core Standards.
  
• Quarter 3 ends Friday, April 4th.

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014

MEETING LOCATION:  Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office at 7:00 PM.

AGENDA

1.  Amendments to Site Plan Review Regulations – Timber And Excavation Tax
2. Other Business
3. Adjournment