Selectmen (3 year term)	Eric Nilsson Donald Chase Gerard Leduc (vote for 2)
Moderator (2 year term)	Cedric Dustin (vote for 1)
Library Trustee (3 year term)	Sylvia Wallace (vote for 1)
Trustee of Trust Funds (3 year term)	Cara Marston (vote for 1)
Supervisor of the Checklist (6 year term)	Faith Whittier (vote for 1)
Planning Board (3 year term)	James Prichard John “Pat” Heffernan Theodore “Ted” Mitchell (vote for 2)
Ethics Committee (3 year term)	Merrill Vaughan (vote for 1)
School Board (3 year term)	Mary Paradise Clayton Wood Bryan Dunagin (vote for 2)
School Board (2 year term)	Elizabeth “Lea” Adams (vote for 1)

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR AND
DEPUTY DIRECTOR VACANCIES

The town of Pittsfield is seeking volunteers to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to the positions of Emergency Management Director and Deputy Emergency Management Director. The Director, with the Deputy Director assisting, plans organizes and directs the Emergency Management programs for the town, acts as the community representative on all Emergency Management matters and coordinates the activities of the local Emergency Management Agency with other local, State, Federal, non-profit and private agencies. Interested persons should complete a Volunteer Application Form which can be downloaded from the town’s website, or a copy of the form can be acquired at the Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall, 85 Main Street, Pittsfield, N.H. 03263. Forms must be completed and submitted to the Selectmen’s Office no later than February 18, 2010.

BOSTON POST CANE

The Boston Post Cane was the brainchild of Edwin A. Grozier, publisher of the now defunct Boston Post, a large circulation newspaper. In 1909 he sent gold-headed canes to the Board of Selectmen in 700 towns throughout New England. Likely the idea was to publicize his newspaper. Manufactured by J. F. Fradley Co., the canes had a 14-carat head with the inscription, “Presented by the Boston Post to the oldest citizen of [the town’s name]”. The selectmen were asked to present it to the oldest person in town, as long as they remained there, and upon death, pass it on to the subsequent oldest person.

Unlike many towns, Pittsfield retains its original cane. To avoid losing it, in 1999 the select board asked Paul Richardson to make a case so that it could be properly displayed in the town office. Six replicas were purchased and are now given to the oldest person to keep permanently. Bertha Hammen received the first one in 2003.

Through the years the cane has been passed along intermittently. There have been times when it was returned but not given out for several years. Unfortunately the town does not have a list of the persons to whom it has been given. Pittsfield Historical Society Historian Larry Berkson is putting together a list and would appreciate receiving any information about recipients. He can be reached at larryberkson@comcast.net or (603) 798-3984.

New Pittsfield School District Website

The new Pittsfield School District website - http://pittsfield-nh.com/sau/ - became operational in early January. School district residents are encouraged to visit the new website to keep informed about Pittsfield’s schools.

Parents will be interested to know that the website includes basic day-to-day information, such as the school district calendar, school lunch menus, and contact information for school and SAU administrative staff.

On snowy mornings, students and parents can log on early to find out if school will be open or closed. Information about and links to community events – such as Pittsfield’s upcoming Winterfest – can also be found on the website.

Looking ahead to the annual school district meeting on March 12, town voters will find information on the school district’s proposed budget that includes a summary of changes, brief explanation of warrant articles, and cost comparisons to last year and this year.

New information is being added each month. Students, parents, and all residents will find the district website - http://pittsfield-nh.com/sau/ - a convenient way to stay current with school events.

Attention Pittsfield’s Troops!

Names for the Veterans Memorial at Dustin Park

The American Legion, in conjunction with the Pittsfield Historical Society, is attempting to undertake the challenge of honoring all military personnel sent out from Pittsfield. Those who have served during times of declared war or conflict will have their names engraved on the monument at Dustin Park dedicated for this purpose. We are looking specifically for men and woman who have served after Vietnam. Click here for Survey!

Tax Relief for Renovations!

Does Your Downtown Building Need Renovation? RSA 79E can provide temporary TAX RELIEF. Please Read More!