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Hampstead Town Newsletter - 8/20/2021

Posted on: August 20, 2021 - 4:20pm

Tropical Storm Henri

Keep an eye on the weather forecast, as there is a storm headed our way! This Sunday, the 22nd, we’ll start to see rain and Monday will be when the high winds (along with continuing rain) hit. Please prepare yourself accordingly.

NOTE: The decision has been made to delay trash/recycling one day.  The concern is with the expected winds (40mph to 60mph) that it will create havoc with the recycling carts blowing around.

Trash/Recycling will be a day late for the week of August 23rd through August 27th.  

If your pickup is normally on Monday, it will be Tuesday
If your pickup is normally on Tuesday will be Wednesday
If your pickup is normally on Wednesday will be Thursday
If your pickup is normally on Thursday will be Friday

If your trash/recycling doesn't get picked up, please reach out to the town office at 603-329-4100.

 

Hampstead School District

We continue to make progress with the Hampstead Central School renovation project.  Though there have been some delays with materials, the project is running on schedule.  Plans are in place to work nights and weekends if needed to finish the exterior work prior to students coming back to school on September 7th. The start of the school year will not be impacted by the project and the HSD will continue to work with the construction team to ensure a smooth transition.

Superintendent Thompson and his team continue to set the foundation for creating our strategic plan. There has been a great response from the community members who have volunteered to assist in the process. Though there are many volunteers, if you would like to participate please reach out To Mr. Thompson at directly thompsonr@hampsteadschools.net. And he will work to get you involved in this process where possible.

If you’d like to stay up to date on School District happenings, the next HSD board meeting is on Tuesday, August 24th at 7pm at the Hampstead MIddle School or streaming live via YouTube. You can subscribe to the district’s YouTube channel here: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrHv9UP1RTjFc_6CORYKmQ You can also watch previously recorded meetings. 

The new school year is quickly approaching, and school supply lists have been posted on the school websites by grade level. Be sure to check out the supply list to prepare your students for the upcoming year! 

 

Hampstead Library

The Hampstead Public Library Grab Bag Book Sale started on Saturday, August 14. Come grab a sealed bag of four adult fiction books. They are a mix of genres in hardcover and/or trade paperback. All are in very good condition. It’s like having a blind date with books! You pick your price, but the suggested donation is $5 per bag. Join the fun! Grab a bag, take it home, and discover terrific books. The sale runs through Saturday, August 21, or may end sooner if they run out of bags. Look for the bags outside if weather permits or inside if it doesn’t. Proceeds from the sale help the Library pay for materials and services not covered by the regular budget.

The Library offers a free Chair Yoga Class on Tuesday, September 14th at 12:30pm. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Call the Library or use the Events Calendar on https://www.HampsteadLibrary.org to register. Maggie from the Yoga Room leads the class in stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises.

Check out the other group events that happen at the library!

  • The Spinners and Knitters group meets the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm. It is comprised mainly of knitters and spinners, who create their own yarn on spinning wheels. However, all needle-workers are welcome to join.
  • Bridge Club has returned to the Library on Mondays, starting at 1 pm. Players of all levels are welcome. Come meet old friends or make new ones. Please note: no instruction is given, and the club does not meet on weeks where there is a Monday holiday.

Stay in touch with the Hampstead Public Library and be notified of upcoming events! 

Click here to sign up for the Library newsletter

 

Hampstead Civic Club

Junior Olympics Event
The Hampstead Civic Club will be holding their annual Junior Olympics at Depot Rd. Fields on Saturday, September 11th from 8am to 1pm. (Rain Date Sunday, September 12)

Open to ages 6 -17, for over 40 years, the Junior Olympics event has taken place each September. There are records still standing from 30 years ago! At this event you can sometimes see children breaking the records that their parents set many years before. 

Junior Olympics is  free of charge, and a tremendous opportunity to have friendly competition with friends. https://hampsteadcivicclub.org/jr-olympics 

Registration is now open! 
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eidtaa9xc35e9132&oseq=&c=&ch=

Annual Cornhole Tournament
Join the HCC at the Pasta Loft on Saturday, September 25th at 10:30am for their annual Cornhole Tournament! Played in teams of 2 persons, the event is limited to 32 teams. This event will sell out, so sign up early! 

Register your team: $50/team 

Registration is now open! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eidj00b7644746f6&llr=yrmdixnab 

Even if you don’t play, come on down and enjoy Great Food, Good Friends and a fun Tournament!

Hampstead Civic Club Awards $17,000 in Scholarships
Selections were made on the students and their parent’s contributions to the club, an essay and community involvement. Winner of the Brian Colbert Memorial Scholarship is Trever Huuskonen, winner of the US Marine Corps PFC Matthew Bertolino Memorial Scholarship is Tim Barcelos, Jared Barcelos won the US Army CPT Jonathan Grassbaugh Memorial Scholarship, the winner of the Ben Davine Memorial Scholarship is Vera Backman and the winner of the Scott True Memorial Scholarship is Andy MacDonald. 

Other winners include Katrin Cote, Kiyoshi Dustin, James Flynn, Abigail Jowett, Evan Samiotes, Anthony Samiotes and Ian Woodman. Scholarship winners were recognized at the Hampstead 4th of July Festival on June 26. Congratulations go out to these outstanding young men and women and the Hampstead Civic Club wishes them a very bright future. Congratulations to all!

 

Hampstead Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

If you have served on foreign soil, you may be eligible to join the Hampstead VFW Post.  If you are interested, contact the Post Commander Howie Steadman at 603-329-4288.


 

Hampstead Cable Television Summer Concert Series

A great evening on the green. Free summer concerts at Ordway and Meetinghouse Park.

Hampstead Cable Television sponsors concerts held at Meetinghouse Park and Ordway Park. All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts are held at Meetinghouse Park on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m.  Concerts held at Ordway Park are on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. Full schedule and details are available online at https://www.hampsteadconcerts.com/concert-series

 

Hampstead Fire Department

Do you have your burning permit?
A reminder to all that no fire shall be kindled without obtaining a written permit. To obtain a permit, please stop by the fire station. Permit issuance hours are 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.  With the exception of a rainy day, no burning will be allowed before 5:00 p.m.

On the day you wish to burn, you will call the station first to check if it is a “permitted burn day” per NH Forests & Lands, then you will give your permit number.

If you have any further questions regarding permits, please feel free to call (603) 329-6006 or stop by the station. For more information https://www.hampsteadnh.us/fire-department/pages/burning-permits


 

Hampstead Trash & Recycling

Household Hazardous Waste
Hampstead residents have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) twice a year.  Each spring and fall we participate in an event that involves surrounding towns. Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection day for Fall: October 9, 2021-  https://www.chesternh.org/transfer-station/events/189381

Please note that Hampstead residents must show proof of residency. For more details and a list of what is accepted please visit: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/recycling-waste-disposal/pages/household-hazardous-waste 

Have other waste to dispose of? Waste Oil, car batteries and thermostats are collected at the Town Garage on the first and third Saturdays of the month 8am to 1pm. 

Have you heard about the Swap Shop? A great place to drop off items in good condition and to pick up a new treasure. Donations are accepted the 2nd Saturday of every month and browse & take home occurs on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Located at the Transfer Station - 311 Kent Farm Rd, Hampstead, NH

For more details and list of what’s accepted please visit https://www.hampsteadnh.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif661/f/news/swap_shop_flyer_2021.pdf

Not sure which holidays delay trash pick-up? Looking for details on bulk item disposal? Need a vehicle sticker for the Transfer station? Get the answers to these questions and more online: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/recycling-waste-disposal


 

Upcoming Meetings and Events

You can see any upcoming committee meetings and events on the town calendar at https://www.hampsteadnh.us/calendar

 

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