Conservation Commission Highlights: June 5th

Veteran’s Credit: Paula Clemente, from the Department of Revenue, has completed her review of Exemptions and Credits. The Selectmen agreed to honor the Veteran’s Credit for residents who have been receiving the credit through 2008. New applications will be screened for appropriate documentation. Veteran’s who do not have appropriate documentation will be asked to provide such before the end of 2008. The Board approved the preliminary notification letter.

Misuse and abuse of the raft at the beach and possible solutions were discussed. Beach rules and Skateboard park rules were reviewed. The Board will post rules on the website. Don moved to post two additional "Swim At Your Own Risk" signs at the beach, seconded by John and unanimously approved.

Linda Welch, Cemetery Trustee discussed revisions to Cemetery Rules the Trustees have completed. Following review, the Selectmen approved the proposed changes. Copies will be laminated and posted at the cemetery and made available when a site is purchased.

Dallas Patten, Fire Chief. Dallas questioned what the status of parking at the recreation field was. John Chiarella affirmed that this is on the list of future projects, but funds for this are unknown at this time. Dallas conveyed concerns from his department regarding vehicle parking on both sides of the emergency entrance. Fire members are worried about pedestrians crossing the access road when members are responding to and from the department in an emergency. The Selectmen discussed placing no parking signs along the right side of the entrance.

Computer update: Janet reported that NH Computer Specialists has completed installation of the server and new computers. There have been a few problems which have been quickly resolved.

Winter Maintenance Reduction: Neal reported on the outcome of the reduced winter maintenance meeting held by NH DOT. Winter salt use will be reduced in the areas of Little Lake Sunapee and Lake Kolelemook.

Don't flush unwanted medications. Drinking water warning from NHDES

You are Invited to an Evening of Traditional New England Fiddle Music

7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008 Springfield, NH Town Hall

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING

The Springfield Historical Society is proud to present the outstanding talents of the Orzechowski family playing music influenced by French-Canadian, Irish, Scottish, English and Cape Breton style fiddling. Featured on several recordings, the family has performed with the Christmas Revels in Hanover and the Revels North Summer Solstice Festivals.  Jane, mother of the Sophie age 17 and Neil age 14, has performed on the Millennium stage at the Kennedy Center, at the US Capitol concert series on the East Lawn, at the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Folk life Festival on the mall in Washington, DC. Sophie traveled to Norway in 2005 to perform for Morris and contra dancing in a cross-cultural exchange program. Neil apprenticed with Dudley Laufman through the NH Arts Council for calling and fiddling for traditional NE barn dances. This very special program, open to the public and free of charge, will honor the many years of outstanding service to our society by long time members, Bob Nulsen and Muriel Tinkham.