Conservation Commission presentation
Climate change is having a real and increasing impact on human health around the world. In New Hampshire, we are experiencing increasing vector borne disease, more days of extreme heat, air and water quality problems, and extreme weather events, among other impacts. Physicians representing the NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action, a grassroots, non-partisan coalition of healthcare workers, will discuss the basics of climate science, how climate change impacts health, climate solutions, and suggested actions. NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action will join the Belmont Conservation Commission for a presentation on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Belmont Mill, 14 Mill St., in Belmont. Robert Dewey, MD, vice chair of the organization, will also join in on the presentation.
Girl Scouts to hostunicorn party
New friends. New adventures. The best is yet to come! Shine bright with Girl Scouts and discover a whole new world of possibilities. Come explore Girl Scouts on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Canterbury Elementary School, 15 Baptist Road, Canterbury. All in the area are welcome. Registration is encouraged but not required. Girls in grades K-3 and a caregiver are invited to learn about opportunities to get involved in your community. Try out sample activities and see the many ways to get involved in Girl Scouts while having fun at a special unicorn party! Can’t make it to this event? No worries! We host multiple in-person and virtual sign-up events throughout the year. You can also join anytime online at girlscoutsgwm.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
Boston Post Cane
Wilmot—The Wilmot Historical Society (WHS) is seeking the oldest man or woman currently living in the Town of Wilmot to award him or her the Boston Post Cane. Any citizen of Wilmot, who was born before Dec. 31, 1935 is eligible. If you are a possible candidate or know of a possible candidate please contact Liz Kirby at 496-4883 or email her at thekirbys172@gmail.com. The tradition of the cane began in 1909 when Edwin Grozier, publisher of the Boston Post newspaper, presented a personalized cane to the select boards of 700 towns throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each cane had the name of the town etched into the bronze head. The directive was that the cane be given to the oldest citizen in the town. Wilmot’s cane is on permanent display in the WHS history room in the Wilmot town offices. Each time a Boston Post Cane Holder is identified, a photo is taken of the person holding the cane, and it is then returned to the history room for safekeeping. Each recipient receives a certificate of recognition and a framed photo of him or her holding the cane. A copy of the certificate and photo are posted both in the town office and on the historical society website. Walter Willis Walker, a longtime resident of Wilmot and member of the Town of Wilmot history committee for many years, proudly held the cane from December of 2020 until his death this past July. Please respond by March 1. All responses will be promptly acknowledged by Liz Kirby, current president of the Wilmot Historical Society.
Postal Service seeks help clearing path to mailboxes
Winter walking and driving are never easy, especially when days are at their shortest and carriers find themselves working more in the dark. The USPS reminds residents to watch for letter carriers on foot and slow moving postal vehicles particularly during the winter months. Of course, the main spots to be concerned about are right at your house where letter carriers, newspaper carriers, meter readers and even delivery personnel from a florist or pizza shop may come by. For everyone’s safety, they ask that you clear the snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, porches and steps to help prevent falls. For mailboxes at the curb, the USPS asks that snow and ice be removed regularly for safe access to the box by the carrier and uninterrupted delivery. Doing your part to help keep carriers safe is appreciated every step of the way.
Statewide Bird Survey
What’s happening with the birds this winter? Have fun counting birds and helping NH Audubon at the same time. Take part in the annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11. Biologists need assistance from people all over the Granite State to get a clear picture of what is happening with our winter birds. This past fall, many people remarked that the birds disappeared from their feeders. Are they back? NH Audubon wants to know. All New Hampshire residents are encouraged to take part. Anyone can participate in the Survey by counting the birds in their own backyard on the Survey weekend and reporting online or sending the results on a special reporting form to NH Audubon. To receive a copy of the reporting form and complete instructions, e-mail your name and address to bwbs@nhaudubon.org or call 603-224-9909. Forms are also available online or results can be submitted online. Find more information about the survey at nhbirdrecords.org/backyard-winter-bird-survey.
Event kicks-off civility movement
An event held at the Concord City Auditorium the Audi called “Civics and Civility” touted as the “World’s Greatest Civics Lesson, a Lesson on Civility” and intended to piggyback on the New Hampshire primary played to an audience of students from 30 New Hampshire High schools Jan. 11. The event, presented by the National Center for Competency-Based Learning (NCCBL) was hosted by Manchester Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Gillis and Laconia Superintendent, Stephen Tucker, and was emceed by former State Board of Education chairman, Fred Bramante and WMUR’s Daybreak and Chronicle host, Sean McDonald. The event featured a history of the New Hampshire primary, a video produced by the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University of three presidential candidates with their views on the state of Civility in America, and a diverse panel of New Hampshire high school students, led by 2021 New Hampshire Kid Governor, Charlie Olson, giving their reactions to the Candidates’ comments. The program ended with the signing of the Declaration of Civility which is intended to kick off an international civility movement including petitioning the United Nations to make civility the UN’s 18th goal for sustainable development. For more information, contact Fred Bramante at 603-231-2708 or Fbramante@nccbl.org.