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2011
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INFORMATION LOG
Regularly scheduled meetings are not posted on this page. This log is intended to recall the chronology of postings after they are removed from the home and Notices pages. This is a new feature and starts with May-June general postings.
Main Street Project log here
Old Home Days Information here
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Sat., Feb. 12
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| Winter Frolic Returns! See Recreation Committee here |
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| Mon., Jan. 17 |
| Deadline for Requests for Proposals for (1) Statistical Update and (2) General Update Assessing" - Notice here and details here |
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| Mon., Jan. 10 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN - 2011 Budget
The Select Board, the Advisory Committee and department heads have been finalizing work to develop the Town’s budget for 2011. A budget informational meeting has been scheduled for January 10 at 7 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. The proposed 2011 budget will be reviewed at this meeting. It is an opportunity for townspeople to have input to the budget process. So mark your calendar and bring your ideas to the meeting!
Another important part of the informational meeting will be a review by Kurt Grassett of the road repair plan the town is considering for the next several years.
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| Sat., Jan. 1 |
The dump will be open 3-7 p.m.
We can recycle wrapping paper as mixed paper. We need it to be free from foil, bows and glitter. This can be deposited in with all the other mixed paper that we recycle over the counter. |
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2011
2010
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2011 INFORMATION LOG ABOVE
2010 INFORMATION LOG BELOW
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| Fri., Dec. 31 |
| CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS for the cover of the 2010 Town Report. See information here |
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| Wed., Dec. 29 |
The dump will be open 3-7 p.m.
We can recycle wrapping paper as mixed paper. We need it to be free from foil, bows and glitter. This can be deposited in with all the other mixed paper that we recycle over the counter. |
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| Mon., Dec. 27 |
| The Tax Collector's Office will be closed today due to weather. |
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Dec. 26
Dec 27 |
• Posted on December 27, 7:35 a.m.
Snow covered roads today. I think we have 10 to 12 inches of snow so far. It is hard to get a good measurment with the wind.
We are just completing our plowing rounds now (6:20 a.m.). The storm is supposed to linger until noon. After the guys grab breakfast we will be treating the problem areas.
The roads will be snow covered this morning. The forecast has us picking up another couple of inches.
I anticipate starting plowing operations around 9 AM or so. If you must go out please leave extra time and be ready to encounter a few inches of snow on the road.
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• Posted on December 26, 7:55 a.m.
Not much has changed overnight. All forecasts seem to indicate a good old fashioned snowstorm is in our future. It looks like the snow will start light, around noontime, and gradually get heavier as the afternoon and evening go on. The heaviest is forecast form 8PM until around 8 AM Monday morning. When it is all said and done we should see at least 8 to 12 inches of snow.
Travel on our roads will become difficult as night time falls. With snow fall rates that exceed 1 inch per hour there will be a significant buildup of snow on our roads. When the visibility drops down to blizzard conditions we have to slow down, it can take up to 4 hours to complete one round of plowing town wide, if everything goes well. Be prepared for power outages as the wind is supposed to gust to 30 mph or so.
Tonight will be a good night to grab a movie and sit in a nice warm house until this blows by. If the forecast is correct we should be in good shape by mid-morning on Monday.
• Posted on December 25, 2010
Looks like winter is coming in with gusto. We are right on the edge of a major winter storm for tomorrow (Dec. 26) afternoon into Monday. The storm is still tracking, but it is looking like we will be getting plowable amounts of snow.
My best guess right now, light snow may start as early as Sunday Morning, turning heavier as the day goes on. Sunday night into Monday may get a little dicey. If this tracks right we can see snowfall rates as much as 2 to 3 inches per hour, with winds at 20 to 30 mph. Travel will be dangerous and difficult.
I will send an update in the morning (Dec. 26) when we have better data. Please adjust your schedules so you do not get caught in the worst of the storm.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Wed., Dec. 22 |
| The dump will be open 3-7 p.m. |
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| Fri., Dec. 17 |
CONCORD - Governor John Lynch has directed that flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, December 17, 2010, to honor Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Geary of Derry, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Dec. 8.
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| Thu., Dec. 16 |
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING - HANCOCK COMMON COMMISSION
The December meeting of the Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting will be January 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office.
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| Wed., Dec. 15 |
Notice of Meeting - Hancock Planning Board
The Planning Board has cancelled their meeting for Wednesday, December 15th. Their next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011.
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| Mon., Dec. 13 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room to accept Homeland Security and Emergency Management funds for the purchase of three generators for the town.
Hancock Select Board |
| Mon., Dec. 13 |
Deadline for submission of Requests for Proposals for Grange Hall Painting and Re-roofing (US Post Office) - Deadline for submission Published notice here. |
| Mon., Dec. 13 |
Update 1:25P - The water system will be coming back on line shortly, around 1:20 PM. We had to drain a long length of pipe to change the gate. We have tried to bleed off all the air, but there may still be some left in the system.
If you experience air or discoloration just let the water run through an outside spigot and it will clear itself up.
Update, 10:55A - We will be shutting the water system down beginning around 11:00 AM. It will affect almost the entire system. Only a few house on Old Dublin road will not be affected. We are estimating we will be shutdown for 2-3 hours while we replace a valve. This time could vary, I will send another email when the system is back up and running and the lines have been flushed.Thanks for your patience,
06:50A - We are going to take advantage of the warm weather today. We have been fighting with a failed hydrant on Old Dublin Road for the last 2 months. We will be changing that hydrant today. With the change over we will need to shut the water system down for about 2 to 3 hours, this is planned for late morning.
I will send out an email about 1/2 hour prior to the shutdown occurring.Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
To sign up for DPW email alerts, go here
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| Sun., Dec. 12 |
A little light snow has turned to a rainy day. Even though the air temperature has made it above the freezing mark, the ground temperature has not. The bitter cold we had last week has froze the ground, when the rain hits the frozen ground we make ice.
We are currently experiencing icing on all our roads, particularly the gravel roads. I expect this to continue for several more hours. All trucks are out treating their roads, but we are seeing a re-freezing of the road fairly quickly.
The weather forecast is for rain all day, getting heavier and windier as the day goes on. It is a great day to stay inside and get ready for the holidays. If you must go out please drive safe and be ready to encounter icy conditions.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Wed., Dec. 8 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - DUMP INFORMATION
On Thursday November 11, 2010 the Dump committee met with about 25 residents to discuss the operation of the dump/Transfer Station. At that meeting we heard lots of good input on ways to improve the overall usage of the facility. As a result of that meeting we are starting to implement changes that were suggested by the citizens at this meeting.
Beginning on December 8, 2010 the hours for Wednesday will be 3PM to 7PM. We heard from many residents that our 4PM start was a little late, especially with the shorter days we experience at this time of the year. The dump committee and the Board of Selectman supported this change.
We will continue to evaluate the input and recommendations that we received at the meeting.
Thanks
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works, Town of Hancock
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| Tue., Dec. 7 |
The Old Home Day Committee will meet at 7:00 in the Children's Room in the Library
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| Tue., Dec. 7 |
CONCORD - Governor John Lynch has proclaimed Tuesday, December 7, 2010, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Governor Lynch has asked that flags be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday. President Obama has also proclaimed a day of national remembrance.
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| Dec. 1 & 2 |
Conval School District public sessions to discuss Conval Working Bullying Policy. Notice:
CONVAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Conval School District is looking to adopt a new Bullying and Cyberbullying policy no later than January 1, 2011. There will be two public sessions Dec. 1 (Great Brook School) & Dec. 2 (ConVal High School), beginning at 7:00 to discuss this new policy. Thank you. UPDATE: see the "New Cyber-Bullying Policy (Working Draft)" at bottom right of Conval's home page
Carol Arnold - Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
ConVal School District - SAU 1 - 924.3336, ext. 2068
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| Wed., Dec. 1 |
Planning Board - Meeting Notice
The Planning Board has cancelled their meeting for Wednesday, December 1st. Their next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, December 15th.
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| Starting in Dec. |
Tax Collector hours starting in December 2010: Starting in December 2010:
Monday: 4-6 p.m - Thursday: 9-11 a.m. |
| Mon., Nov 29 |
The fifth Monday of the month meeting of the Selectboard will be at 4:00 p.m. in the Selectboard meeting room. |
| Fri., Nov 26 |
A little rain and temperatures just below freezing has made for some touchy driving this morning. The rain started around 1 AM with temperatures around 30 degrees. As of 4:30 we are still at 31 degrees with fairly steady rain. We are seeing spot icing on all of our roads. We began treating the roads around 2:30 and we should be completed by 5:00 AM. There will be some spot icing until around 9 AM this morning. Fort all you early morning shoppers, please drive with care as you head out on our first winter travel of this winter season.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works |
| Wed., Nov. 24 |
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING - LIBRARY TRUSTEES
The Library Trustees will not meet for their regularly schedule monthly meeting today. The next meeting will be as scheduled on, Wednesday, December 22, 2010.
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| Wed., Nov 17 |
Public comments sought at the meeting of the Contoocook and North Branch Rivers Management Plan - Notice was posted on the Conservation Commission home page.
2010 Contoocook and North Branch Rivers Management Plan (outside PDF link, 3.1 MB) |
| Wed., Nov 17 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE ON CONTINUED HEARING - PLANNING BOARD
The Hancock Planning Board has continued to Wednesday, November 17th at 7:00 P.M. the Public Hearing to consider the application by Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC on behalf of Mathewson Properties, LLC for a minor subdivision on property located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road. The property is owned by Mathewson Properties, LLC and is in the Rural and Agricultural District.
The hearing may be continued to one or more additional dates, the time and place of any continued hearing to be announced at the initial hearing or any continuation thereof.
The hearing is open to the public and all parties are encouraged to attend in person or by agent or counsel. The Planning Board also welcomes statements or representations in writing from any interested person; any such representation should be delivered to the Planning Board c/o the Town Hall by no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the hearing; all such written submissions will be made available for public inspection.
Hancock Planning Board, Stephen Froling, Chairman
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| Mon., Nov. 15 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Hancock Water Commissioners will be meeting on Monday, November 15th at 4:00 PM in the small conference room upstairs at the Town Office - Minutes |
| Fri., Nov. 12 |
Help us send packages to our soldiers! Donate at the Hancock Town Library Friday Nov. 12th 5:30—7:30 pm. Bring your food & supply donations to the library on 11/12/10 and we’ll make sure they get to soldiers in Afghanistan. Full details here. |
| Thu., Nov. 11 |
Informational Meeting - November 11, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - Downstairs meeting room, Town HallThe Dump Committee will host an iformational meeting in the downstairs meeting
room at Town Hall. We have been discussing a number of topics relating to our dump operation. These include
All these ideas and more will be open for discussion at the informational meeting. Please plan to attend and bring your thoughts on the direction we should be going to improve your facility.
Everyone has noticed that it can get quite congested in the recycling area at times. Occasionally parked vehicles will completely block all traffic lanes
When you stop in front of the recycling counter, and especially if you plan on visiting the Swap Shop, look around and try not to become the plug that completely blocks all other traffic.
Hancock Dump Committee - Meeting Notes
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| Thu., Nov. 11 |
Town offices are closed in observance of Veterans Day |
| Thu., Nov. 11 |
(Posted Nov. 11) - UPDATES: 4:00P - Water is back on.
11:45A - OK, hopefully the last one for the day. We will be shutting the system down at 12:30 to make the final repair. I anticipate about an hour shutdown.
10:00A - The water is back on temporarily. We have the leak isolated but may have to shutdown the system one more time when we make the final repair.
8:45A - We will be shutting down the water main around 9 AM. This will affect Main street, Bennington road and Norway hill areas. This may be a several hour shutdown.
(Posted Nov. 10) - We have a water main break on Main Street (Nov. 10) right at the intersection of Route 123 and Route 137, in front of the fountain. At this point the leak is not overly huge and we have decided to let it go until Nov. 11. By waiting a day we do not have to interfere with the school day at the elementary
school.
We will begin the repair around 7:30 AM Nov. 11. I am anticipating a shutdown of the system from Fiddleheads Café eastward. This will include Norway Hill, Bennington Road and Forest Road. At this time I do not know how long the shutdown will last. I will be able to provide more information tomorrow.
Please be prepared for traffic congestion in this area tomorrow, an alternate route might be beneficial for the day. If you have to come through this area you know It is a very busy and congested area, look for our flaggers to guide you through the intersections as you approach.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Wed., Nov 10 |
The Library Trustees will meet on Wednesday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m. in the Library Daniels Room. |
| Wed., Nov 10 |
TheTrustees of Trust Funds will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, in the small meeting room upstairs at the Town Office. |
| Wed., Nov 10 |
Public comments sought at the meeting of the Contoocook and North Branch Rivers Management Plan - Notice here |
| Wed., Nov 10 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 10th at 7:15 P.M. at the Hancock Town Office (entrance and parking at the rear of the building) to hear an application by Industrial Tower & Wireless for Mathewson Properties, LLC for a Special Exception to Hancock Zoning Ordinance Article 15.6.12 – Rights of Way for New Backlots. The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 5 +/- acre lot from the existing Mathewson property of 26.5 acres. The property is located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road in the Rural District.
Alison Rossiter, Chair, Board of Adjustment
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| Nov. 9-30 |
Tax Collector hours for the remainder of November 2010:
Monday: 4-6 p.m. - Friday: 10 a.m.-Noon |
| Tue., Nov. 9 |
The Conservation Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. in the Library Daniels Room for training. Meeting to follow. |
| Mon., Nov. 8 |
SELECTBOARD MEETING - Monday, November 8, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - Town Office Meeting Room. Agenda: work on departmental budgets. This meeting is in addition to the regular weekly meeting at 4:00 p.m.
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| Wed., Nov. 3 |
The Con-Val school District needs to flush their water line into the elementary school. I have scheduled that to be done tomorrow morning beginning around 5:15 AM. They should be completed by 5:45 AM. There may be a minor disruption to service in the upper part of Norway Hill and Antrim Road while this is occurring. Once they are completed the system will return to normal.
Kurtis J. Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Tue., Nov. 2 |
General election - 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Town Hall, downstairs meeting room. For general election information, visit the Town Clerk's page.
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Apr. 1, 2011 |
PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF HANCOCK - WINTER PARKING BAN
November 1, 2010 - April 1, 2011
Per Town of Hancock Parking Ordinance, adopted June 9, 1998, no parking is permitted on any street in the Town of Hancock between the hours of 11:00 p.m and 6:00 a.m. from November 1, 2010 to April 1, 2011.
Per Order Hancock Select Board
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| Nov. & Dec. |
Tax Collector hours for November and new hours as of December 2010. See here. |
| Mon., Nov. 1 |
SELECTBOARD MEETING - Monday, November 1, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - Town Office Meeting Room. Agenda: work on departmental budgets. This meeting is in addition to the regular weekly meeting at 4:00 p.m.
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| Sat., Oct. 30 |
Added Oct 30, 07:30 a.m. = It can take several hours for the system to settle down after flushing has completed. If you notice discolored water after the flushing has ended you can leave a garden hose running outside until it clears up. If you notice a substantial drop in water pressure after flushing has ended please check to see if there is a water filter in your household system and change the filter.
Posted Oct. 26 - For our customers on the Hancock Water System we are preparing to conduct our fall flushing this Saturday October 30th. The flushing will begin at 8 AM and will continue until completed most likely around 5 PM. There will be significant disruption to the water system while this is going on. We recommend drawing plenty of water in advance of the flushing. We also recommend not using any water from the system until we are completed. Those homes that have a water filter should isolate the filter and clean the filter after we are completed.
Hydrant flushing is the best means for us to clean out the water mains prior to going into winter. During this process we will disrupt the interior of the water mains and there is a possibility of having discolored water for the duration of the flushing. For those residents on the outlying portion of our system it is possible to disrupt the flow of water to individual homes for a period of time. Although somewhat of a nuisance this is one of the best methods of insuring that we continue to provide our customers with safe potable water for your use.
Thanks for your patience.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works |
| Fri., Oct. 29 |
CEMETERY TRUSTEES MEETING
DATE: Friday, October 29, 2010
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE:Hancock DPW Office
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| Mon. Oct. 25 |
Notice of Meeting
The CIP Committee will be meeting on Monday at 7:00 P.M., October 25th in the ground floor conference room of the Town Hall. Minutes
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| Sat., Oct. 23 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF MEETING
CONSERVATION COMMISSION WALKING MEETING
DATE: October 23, 2010 (postponed to October 30)
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: 1 Prospect Hill Road – Doug Payne’s driveway
PLAN: Walk the Prospect Hill Property
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| Sat., Oct. 23 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - PUBLIC NOTICE
Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session for additions and corrections to the Checklist
Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 11:00AM – 11:30 AM
HANCOCK TOWN HALL - LOWER LEVEL
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
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| Wed, Oct. 20 |
We will be sand sealing a few roads in town today. We will begin at Hunts Pond Road and continue up Kings Highway until Old Town Road. Next we will move Vatcher Road and seal the whole length to the bridge as well as Windy Row to the Town Line. Third we will be on Duncan Road form Norway Hill to Forest Road.
Sand Seal is the method in which we spray the entire road with liquid asphalt and then place sand over the asphalt. A roller comes along and presses the sand in after. We work section of road about 1000 feet long at a time. During the time that the liquid asphalt is exposed we will be holding traffic. These delays should last no more the 3 to 5 minutes at a time.
Kurt Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Wed, Oct. 20 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF HEARING - PLANNING BOARD
The Hancock Planning Board will commence a Public Hearing on Wednesday October 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Hancock Town Office to consider a proposal of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC on behalf of Mathewson Properties, LLC for a subdivision application property on located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road. The property is owned by Mathewson Properties, LLC and is in the Rural and Agricultural District.
The hearing may be continued to one or more additional dates, the time and place of any continued hearing to be announced at the initial hearing or any continuation thereof.
The hearing is open to the public and all parties are encouraged to attend in person or by agent or counsel. The Planning Board also welcomes statements or representations in writing from any interested person; any such representation should be delivered to the Planning Board c/o the Town Hall by no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the hearing; all such written submissions will be made available for public inspection.
Hancock Planning Board
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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| Mon, Oct. 18 |
3:00 p.m. submission deadline for RFP for Photovoltaic Solar Array (PV) Projects. RFP here
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| Sun., Oct. 17 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF MEETING
CONSERVATION COMMISSION WALKING MEETING
DATE: October 17, 2010
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
WHERE:Meet at Town Office
PLAN: Walk the Dowse/Amidon easement for monitoring purposes
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| Sat., Oct. 16 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF MEETING
The Hancock Conservation Commission will meet on Saturday October 16th. At 9:00 am to walk the Prospect Hill Property. Members will meet at 1 Prospect Hill ( Doug Payne’s driveway). Postponed to October 23.
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| Fri, Oct. 15 |
Evergreen Hill Road will be closed for a time due to live wires and a downed tree. PSNH has been notified.
Kurt Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Wed, Oct. 13 |
SELECTBOARD MEETING - Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 4:30 p.m. at Town Office . To participate with VPC in their Walkthrough of the Main Street Project (see below)
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| Wed, Oct. 13 |
The Village Planning Committee is meeting Wednesday, October 13, 4:30 p.m. Meet at Town Office to walk through the Main Street Project. - Minutes
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| Oct. 12-18 |
Starting October 12 in the morning Antrim Road from Norway Hill Road to Evergreen Hill will be closed to through traffic from around 6:30 AM until 4:00 PM. We will begin the reclamation of the roadway on Tuesday (12), continue on Wednesday (13) and then hopefully pave the new road by Friday (15) or Monday (18).
We will be able to get local traffic (those that live in the construction zone) through, but there will be some delays, if you do not live in this area, seeking an alternate route will be your best bet.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Tue, Oct. 12 |
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Hancock Conservation Commission will be held at the Town Office downstairs meeting room, usual time, 7:00 p.m.
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| Mon, Oct. 11 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Capital Improvements Program Committee will meet at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 11th, 2010 in the Selectboard Meeting Room at Town Hall Hall.
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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| Wed., Oct 6 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF CONTINUED DELIBERATIVE SESSION
PLANNING BOARD
The Hancock Planning Board has continued their deliberative session to Wednesday, October 6th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Hancock Town Office to consider a proposal of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC on behalf of Mathewson Properties, LLC for a Telecommunications Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review relating to a proposed telecommunications tower to be located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road. The property is owned by Mathewson Properties, LLC and is in the Rural and Agricultural District. Copies of the full proposal are available for inspection at the Hancock Town Office.
Hancock Planning Board
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes |
| Oct. 2, 6, 16 |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days at Keene Recycling Center. Details here |
| Fri., Oct. 1 |
We have a tree down on Kings highway between the Harris Center and Hunts Pond. Our crew is headed to clear it, should be back open within the hour.
Also we have one lane blocked on North Road for a tree in the wires. PSNH has been called.
Kurt J. Grassett, Director of Public Works |
| Mon., Sep. 27 |
All the tickets for "The Heart of Hancock" raffle for the Meetinghouse Restoration Project have been sold! The drawing of the winning tickets will take place Monday, September 27 at 7pm at the Selectmen's meeting at Town Hall. Pastor Judith Copeland and the Hancock Selectmen will be drawing the tickets. After the drawing we will announce the winners and talk about phase 2 of the campaign. (Posted on Sep. 15, 2010) |
| Sat., Sep. 25 |
Start of the first of many Hancock Library 150th Anniversary celebrations this fall: Saturday Night in the Stacks - 7-9 p.m. |
| Sep. 23-24 |
The Highway Department will begin shimming some sections of Duncan Road. We will begin by the intersection of Norway Hill Road and move toward Forest Road. Due to the volume of commuter traffic and the limited amount of personnel we have we will be posting Duncan Road "Road closed to through traffic". The road will be open for local and emergency traffic to and from anyone on Duncan Road, but please drive slowly as you are passing the paving equipment and personnel.
We anticipate this to be posted from around 8 AM until 2:30 PM on Thursday and from 8 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday. We may also need to post the same on Monday. If you normally travel over Duncan road as a through road during these times, it would be greatly appreciated if you used Forest Road or Norway Hill Road for a couple of days.
Thanks for your help.
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Thu., Sep. 16 |
Governor John Lynch has directed that flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 16, 2010, to honor Marine Cpl. Philip Gerald Eichner Charte of Goffstown, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on September 7. |
| Wed., Sep. 15 |
Posted Sep. 15 (11:40 a.m.): We were able to isolate the leak fairly quickly. All water mains are now in operation. Thanks for you patience.
Posted Sep. 15 (10:30 a.m.): We will be shutting down the water main to a portion of Main Street and beyond. This will be from just beyond the market area (the market and Fiddleheads should not be affected). This shut sown will happen at 9:45 this morning. At this time I do not have a time frame for how long we will be down.
Kurtis J. Grassett, Director of Public Works
Posted Sep. 14: A water break has developed at the intersection of Norway Hill Road and Main Street. We will begin the repair first thing in the morning [on Sep. 15]. It does appear that this break is in the main itself and not a house service. We are anticipating an interruption in service tomorrow morning [Sep. 15]. At this point we are not sure when or for how long. The interruption in service will affect homes on Main Street, Bennington Road, Peterborough Road, Norway Hill and all the roads off of these. At this time we are hoping to keep service to Sand Hill and Depot Road area but that may change if we have an issue with the gate on Main Street.
I will update this with more information as it becomes available to us in the morning [Sep 15].
Kurtis J. Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Wed., Sep. 15 |
NOTICE OF MEETING - HANCOCK WATER COMMISSIONERS
The Hancock Water Commissioners have rescheduled their meeting of Thursday, September 2nd to Wednesday, September 15th at 4:00 P.M. at the office of the Director of Public Works.
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| Wed., Sep. 15 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING - PLANNING BOARD
The Hancock Planning Board has continued a Public Hearing to Wednesday, September 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Hancock Town Office to consider a proposal of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC on behalf of Mathewson Properties, LLC for a Telecommunications Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review relating to a proposed telecommunications tower to be located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road. The property is owned by Mathewson Properties, LLC and is in the Rural and Agricultural District. Copies of the full proposal are available for inspection at the Hancock Town Office.
The hearing may be continued to one or more additional dates, the time and place of any continued hearing to be announced at the initial hearing or any continuation thereof.
The hearing is open to the public and all parties are encouraged to attend in person or by agent or counsel. The Planning Board also welcomes statements or representations in writing from any interested person; any such representation should be delivered to the Planning Board c/o the Town Hall by no later than 5 p.m. on the date of the hearing; all such written submissions will be made available for public inspection.
Hancock Planning Board
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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Sep. 11, 15, 25
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days at Keene Recycling Center. Details here |
| Wed., Aug. 25 |
Governor John Lynch has directed that flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, to honor Army Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst of Laconia and a graduate of Plymouth Regional High School, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Aug. 4, 2010. |
| Tues., Aug. 24 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Village Planning Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Office to go over construction details. - Minutes |
| Aug. 20-22 |
Old Home Days activities - Updates |
| Wed., Aug. 18 |
Gov. Lynch has directed that flags be at half-staff on Wednesday 18 August to honor Army Sgt. Andrew Nicol. |
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TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING - PLANNING BOARD
The Hancock Planning Board has continued a Public Hearing to Wednesday, August 18th, at 7:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Hancock Town Office to consider a proposal of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC on behalf of Mathewson Properties, LLC for a Telecommunications Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review relating to a proposed telecommunications tower to be located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road. The property is owned by Mathewson Properties, LLC and is in the Rural and Agricultural District. Copies of the full proposal are available for inspection at the Hancock Town Office.
The hearing may be continued to one or more additional dates, the time and place of any continued hearing to be announced at the initial hearing or any continuation thereof.
The hearing is open to the public and all parties are encouraged to attend in person or by agent or counsel. The Planning Board also welcomes statements or representations in writing from any interested person; any such representation should be delivered to the Planning Board c/o the Town Hall by no later than 5 p.m. on the date of the hearing; all such written submissions will be made available for public inspection.
Hancock Planning Board
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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Fri., Aug. 13
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Meet at the beach at Norway Pond, Friday, August 13, between 5:15-5:30 p.m. Amy Smagula, Program Coordinator for Exotic Species at the NH Dept of Environmental Services Limnology Center, will give an introduction to the exotic and invasive species that are most likely to get into Norway Pond. We will then proceed around the pond doing a weed survey and looking at specimens from the pond. Come with kayak or canoe for the pond trip. |
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Thu., Aug. 12
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Town of Hancock - Planning Board - Notice of Balloon Test and Site Visit
Ref: Application of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC (“ITW”) for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review
Pursuant to Section VI of the Hancock Telecommunications Regulations, ITW will conduct a balloon test from the proposed site of a telecommunications tower on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A near the intersection of Norway Hill Road and Route 202 in Hancock. The test will commence at 8:00 am on Thursday, August 12, 2010, and will continue for not less than one hour.
Further, the Planning Board will meet at 8:00 am on that date at that site for a site inspection.
The public is invited to attend.
Hancock Planning Board
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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Wed. Aug. 11
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NOTICE OF MEETING - OLD HOME DAYS COMMITTEE
The Old Home Days Committee The Old Home Days Committee will be meeting on Wednesday August 11, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Children's Room at the Library.
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| Aug. 9-13 |
The Tax Collector's office will be closed the week of August 9, 2010. She will be attending certification classes sponsored by the NH Tax Collector's Association. |
| Aug. 7, 11, 21 |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days at Keene Recycling Center. Details here |
| Aug. 6, 9-10 |
Jaquith Road will be open for traffic at the end of today (Aug. 6). The contractors have one more culvert to install next week. Monday, August 9th and August 10th the road will be closed while they perform this work. (Kurt Grassett, DPW Director) |
| Fri., Aug. 6 |
Gov. Lynch has directed flags to half-staff on Friday 6 August in honor of Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Warren. |
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Wed. Aug. 4
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NOTICE OF MEETING - OLD HOME DAYS COMMITTEE
The Old Home Days Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at 7:00 pm at the library in the Daniels Room. Minutes
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| Aug. 2-13 |
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Summer Recreation Waterfront Program - Red Cross Swimming Lessons Registration Form download here |
| Aug. 6, 9-10 |
Jaquith Road will be open for traffic at the end of today. The contractors have one more culvert to install next week. Monday, August 9th and August 10th the road will be closed while they perform this work. (Kurt Grassett, DPW Director) |
| Aug. 2-6 |
The construction out at the Merrill property will require a road closure for Jaquith Road, Starting this Morning and lasting until Friday of this week. The road will be closed to through traffic from Old Dublin Road to Merrill's red barn. The homes that are on Jaquith Road will be accessible by coming in from the Route 137 side. (Kurt Grassett, DPW Director) |
| July-August |
HANCOCK MEETING HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT
Heart of Hancock Committee Raffle |
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Fri., Jul. 30
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NOTICE OF MEETING - Hancock Trustees of Trust Funds
The Hancock Trustees of Trust Funds will be meeting on Friday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. at the town office. - Minutes
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Tues. Jul. 27
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NOTICE OF MEETING - OLD HOME DAYS COMMITTEE
The Old Home Days Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 6:45 pm at the library in the Daniels Room. - Minutes
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| Mon., Jul. 26 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Capital Improvements Program Committee will meet at 7 pm on Monday, July 26, 2010, in the Daniels Room at the Hancock Library.
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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| Wed., Jul. 21 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - NOTICE OF HEARING - PLANNING BOARD
The Hancock Planning Board will commence a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 21, at 7:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Hancock Town Hall to consider a proposal of Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC on behalf of Mathewson Properties, LLC for a Telecommunications Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review relating to a proposed telecommunications tower to be located on Tax Map R08, Lot 76A on 160 Norway Hill Road. The property is owned by Mathewson Properties LLC and is in the Rural and Agricultural District. Copies of the full proposal are available for inspection at the Hancock Town Office.
The hearing may be continued to one or more additional dates, the time and place of any continued hearing to be announced at the initial hearing or any continuation thereof.
The hearing is open to the public and all parties are encouraged to attend in person or by agent or counsel. The Planning Board also welcomes statements or representations in writing from any interested person; any such representation should be delivered to the Planning Board c/o the Town Hall by no later than five p.m. on the date of the hearing; all such written submissions will be made available for public inspection.
Hancock Planning Board
Stephen Froling, Chairman - Minutes
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| Mon., Jul. 19 |
NOTICE
The Selectboard will not be meeting on Monday, July 19th. Their next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m
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| Wed., Jul. 14 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
Village Planning Committee meeting Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 5:00 p.m., in front of the library to review the cobble island mock-up, look at the chipseal stone and the walkway gravel. Minutes
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| Tue., Jul. 13 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
Hancock Common Commission meeting notice (instead of the regularly scheduled meeting date of Jul. 21) - Minutes |
| Jul. 12-23 |
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Summer Recreation Waterfront Program - Red Cross Swimming Lessons Registration Form download here - See also Aug. 2-13 |
| Sun., Jul. 11 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
Sunday, July 11th at 1:00 in Harrisville at the Chesham Depot to look at a local rail trail bridge and discuss the construction of the bridge. [See June 28, 2010, Selectboard minutes here] |
| Wed., Jul. 7 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Hancock Planning Board will be meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM. at the Hancock Town Office downstairs meeting room. Minutes
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| Tues., Jul. 6 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Old Home Days Comittee will be meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM. at Library Daniels Room. Minutes
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| Tues., Jul. 6 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Hancock Town Advisory Comittee will be meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 6:30 PM. at the Hancock Town Office Conference Room. Minutes
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Mon., Jul. 5
(rain date) |
HANCOCK 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
Rain date Monday, July 5th - Women’s Guild Ice Cream Social 6-9 PM * Bell Ringing with Bob Fogg * Reading of the Declaration of Independence * Concert by Doug Farrell * FIREWORKS at dusk (usually 9-ish)
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| Fri., July.2 (rain date Jul. 5) |
HANCOCK 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
- Women’s Guild Ice Cream Social 6-9 PM
- Bell Ringing with Bob Fogg
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Concert by Wendy Keith and Doug Farrell * FIREWORKS at dusk (usually 9-ish)
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| Jul. 1 - Aug. 19 |
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - Program here |
| Jun. 28 - Aug. 13 |
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Summer Recreation program. Information and Registration Form download here |
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Mon., Jun. 28
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
WHEN: June 28, 2010 during Selectboard meeting
TIME: 7:15 p.m.
WHERE: Town Office Meeting Room
TOPIC: Mill Road Bridge (Class A Trail)
The town has received a notice of deficiency - specifically, the deck on the bridge is unsafe. The bridge has been barricaded. The Selectboard asks anyone interested to please come and discuss the options for the future of the bridge.
Hancock Selectboard - Minutes
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| Mon., Jun. 28 |
NOTICE OF RFP
Deadline for replies to RFP for Antrim Road FDR (link removed upon expiration date of RFP) - Full Depth Reclamation with Portland Cement (FDR) on Antrim Road
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| June 25 |
July 2010 Hancock Happenings is available here |
| Thu., Jun. 24 |
NOTICE FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The little bit of wind we had earlier has taken down a couple of trees on Antrim road. The road is closed from Brimstone Corner Road to High Street. The trees are just after the residence at 201 Antrim Road. (Posted at 3:20.p.m.)
The trees have been cut and the wires are back up. Antrim road is now open again. (6:50 p.m.)
Kurtis J Grassett, Director of Public Works
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| Mon., Jun. 21 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Old Home Day Committee will be meeting on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:45 PM. at Hancock Town Library - Minutes
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| Thu., Jun. 17 |
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Village Planning Committee will be meeting Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM. at the Town Offices. We'll be discussing the Cobble Islands with Jessie from BUR. He wants to hear our ideas. Minutes
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| Wed., Jun. 16 |
NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
The Hancock Planning Board meeting of Wednesday, June 16, 2010 is cancelled.
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| Mon., Jun. 14 |
TOWN OF HANCOCK - PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held Monday, June 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room to accept and expend New Hampshire Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds for the weatherization of all town buildings and photovoltaic's on 4 town buildings.
Hancock Select Board - Minutes
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| Thurs., Jun. 10 |
RECREATION COMMITTEE
First meeting of the new regular meeting schedule | Minutes |
| Tues., Jun. 8 |
NOTICE OF MEETING - HANCOCK WATER COMMISSION
The Hancock Water Commissioners will be meeting on Tuesday, June 8th at 4:00 PM. at the office of the Public Works Director. Minutes
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| Jun. 5, 15, 19 |
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS |
| May-June |
Low & Moderate Income Homeowner's Tax Relief Program - Check this page to see if you are eligible.
N.H. Department of Revenue Administration - "The Low and Moderate Income Homeowner's Property Tax Relief Program runs annually between May 1st and June 30th - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY DURING THE FILING PERIOD - AFTER MAY 1, BUT BEFORE JUNE 30."
These forms (Form DP-8) can be downloaded from the site or they are available at the Hancock Town office. Some Hancock residents may be eligible, but haven't heard of the program before. Health & Welfare Officer Linda Coughlan can help anyone that needs assistance with filling out the form or needs information from the office (525.4441).
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| May-June |
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Cal Ripkin baseball schedule available here (link removed) |
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