Town Manager’s Weekly Message Keeping you informed about what’s happening in the Town of Meredith This message is updated each Friday to keep residents informed about town issues and activities. April 30, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS IN MEREDITH: NEXT BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING: May 3th, 2010 – 4:15 pm Workshop 5:30 Meeting
YOU Can Help PROTECT YOUR LAKE From MILFOIL! Exotic weeds such a variable milfoil can impair our wildlife habitat, the quality of recreation activities such as swimming and boating, and can potentially lower property values. In Meredith, significant milfoil infestations exist on Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam and Lake Pemigewasset while other lakes such as Lake Waukewan and Lake Wicwas are threatened. The Town of Meredith has worked closely with the Department of Environmental Services, Exotic Species Program, to formulate a plan for prevention, early detection, and control activities associated with exotic aquatic plants like milfoil, so that we can better protect these natural resources that surround us. We need your help! Residents, businesses, homeowners associations, beach managers, swimmers and boaters are asked to help take on this threat. Be proactive. Become a trained volunteer Weed Watcher. Learn about successful prevention and early detection by attending a presentation on the… NH DES Volunteer Weed Watcher Program Date:
Thursday, May 27th
Time:
7:00 PM
Place:
Meredith Community Center 1 Circle Drive, Conference Rm B
Cost:
*FREE*
Guest Presenter:
Amy P. Smagula, Limnologist/ Exotic Species Program Coordinator, NH Department of Environmental Services
A slideshow presentation will be given to introduce you to the problems posed by exotic aquatic plants, which species are most troublesome in our area, and what we can each do to take part and help protect the resources we enjoy so much. Attendees of this workshop will learn what to look for and how to follow up on what you find. If after the presentation you would like to commit to being a Weed Watcher, you will be provided a binder of information to get you started. Kindly RSVP by Friday, May 21st Space is Limited. Call 677-4215 to reserve your spot! This program is sponsored by the Town of Meredith in cooperation with the NH Department of Environmental Services
FIRE DEPARTMENT BURN PERMITS Permits available at the following locations; Downtown Central Fire Station (Oak St. Entrance) - Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Town Office Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meredith Center Store – Mon. – Sat., 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sun. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Y’s Landing Any questions call the Fire Station 279-6061.
PUBLIC WORKS
Town of Meredith Solid Waste Facility 2010 Spring Cleanup Fee Schedule Spring Cleanup for Meredith and Center Harbor Residents only will be held on Friday, May 14th through Sunday, May 16th, 2010 from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Solid Waste Facility located at 17 Jenness Hill Road in Meredith. 603-279-8480 NO HOME PICKUPSResidents must bring everything to the SW Facility NO HAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCTS ACCEPTED (Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, July 24th 2010 at Public Works Garage) Chop Saw for Residents-three cut limit Construction & Demolition Debris
No Charge $0.08 per lb = $160.00 per ton
Mattresses or Box Springs-containing no metal (limit of 2) No charge Mattresses or Box Springs-containing metal (limit two) $5.00 each Mattresses or Box Springs-containing metal (after first two) $10.00 each Leaves & Yard Waste: Residential (must be hauled in by resident) No Charge Leaves & Yard Waste Hauled in by Commercial Hauler: Pickup truck (Load is considered level with gunnels) $10.00 Load Pickup w/Box $25.00 Load All other vehicles $45.00 Load Vehicle Tires 16” or less NO rims (one trip only) 4 for Free (one time only) Vehicle Tires 16” or less five or more tires $1.00 each Vehicle Tires 16” or less with rims $3.00 each Vehicle Tires 16.5” or larger NO rims $5.00 each All other tires (skidder, loader, heavy construction, etc) no rims $25.00 each Propane Tanks Up to 20 lbs. $ 5.00 each Propane Tanks-Over 20 lbs $25.00 each Vehicle Gas Tanks-only accepted if cut in half No Charge White Goods: Must remove all doors* Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers One for Free Two or more refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers $20.00 each All other White Goods (all other household appliances) One for Free Two or more other white goods, household appliances $13.00 each *NOTE: White goods stripped and disassembled will not be accepted unless certified by a technician that these items are not a hazard to the environment.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs TV Units & Computer Monitors
15 cents foot $15.00 each
Creosote Wood Products shall be no more than 5 feet in length. We reserve the right to limit quantities or acceptance of these products due to State or Federal Regulation or due to our loss of disposal options. Check with Attendant for disposal fees and procedure. HYPODERMIC NEEDLES & SYRINGES: MUST be in a rigid plastic bleach or soap bottle, sealed shut and labeled “NOT FOR RECYCLING”-Please DO Not mix with recyclables-dispose of in your regular trash.
Questions: Call the Town of Meredith Public Works Office 603-279-6352.
PARKS & RECREATION
Waukewan Bathhouse and Prescott Park bathrooms are now open. HERSHEY TRACK AND FIELD Hershey Track and Field: Fill out registration form now. Will be starting Mid May-more information will follow. RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE Red Cross Babysitting Course: May 15th 9:00am-4:00pm. Resident/Taxpayer $45 Non Resident/Non Tax Payer $60. Fill out registration form now.
RED SOX TICKETS Tickets are now available to buy for Residents/Taxpayers only. Tickets are $65; this includes ticket and coach bus. Choice of Wednesday June 30th game against Tampa Bay or Tuesday August 24th game against the Seattle Mariners, both 7:10pm start times. Fill out a registration form, payment must be received in order to register. Tickets available until sold out. Information/registration forms for all of our events can be found on our website Parks and Recreation Forms
LIBRARY
The Meredith Public Library is pleased to announce our Museum Passes for the 2010 Season. You may call the library to reserve a pass for a particular day at 279-4303. You must have a Meredith Public Library card to check out a museum pass. CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE Canterbury, NH Welcome to Canterbury Shaker Village 2 discounted admissions per pass--$6.00 per adult, $3.00 per child (ages 6-17) Open: May 16-October 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Discover Shaker traditions through guided tours and exhibits. The village has 25 historic buildings, four reconstructed buildings, and 694 acres of gardens, fields, ponds, and forests. They provide family activities, craft demonstrations,
workshops, guided and self-guided tours, museum store, Shaker box lunch and farm stand, The Shaker Table Restaurant, nature trails, and special events throughout the season. CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART Manchester, NH Currier Museum of Art Open: Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 11 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Free admission 10 a.m. -Noon Saturdays only First Thursday of each month 11a.m.-8p.m. Each library pass will provide free GENERAL admission for up to 2 adults, children 17 years and under are admitted without charge. Visit the different galleries to see American and European art with collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, glass and ceramics. The permanent collection contains about 13,000 pieces of art, representing nearly every medium. MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER Concord, NH McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Open daily 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed major holidays Each library pass will admit up to 4 people whether they are adults, seniors or children, a maximum $36 value, as GENERAL admission. Planetarium shows are an additional $3 per person. The Discovery Center has an amazing collection of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space sciences. Enjoy special exhibits, the observatory, programs, planetarium shows and much more.
MUSEUM OF N.H. HISTORY Concord, NH New Hampshire Historical Society Open: Tues.-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. evening until 8:30 p.m., Sun. 12 noon-5 p.m. Also open Mon. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. July-Oct. 15, also in December. Each library pass admits 4 free. Since 1823 the Museum has been collecting and preserving materials related to New Hampshire history. The collection includes 30,000 museum objects, 50,000 printed volumes, 1.5 million pages of manuscripts, 800,000 pages of newspapers, 200,000 photographic images, 10,000 broadsides and ephemera items. SQUAM LAKE NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER Holderness, NH Squam Lake Natural Science Center Open: May 1 – November 1 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)Each library pass admits 2 free, with 4 additional discounted admissions for $7 each, age 2 and under free. The mission of the SLNSC is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world. The center has live animal exhibits, natural science educational programs, and lake cruises. “Open meadows, mature forests and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural exhibits where native animals reside: black bears, mountain lions, raptors, otters, bobcats and more.” WRIGHT MUSEUM Wolfeboro, NH The Wright Museum Open: May 1 – October 31, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
February-April, Sundays Only, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Each library pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under 18, free. The Wright Museum collects and displays artifacts that illustrate the Second World War's impact on American life. It consists of a home front gallery and theater, a two-story Visitor's Center, and the museum's military wing.
Saturday May 1, 2010 May Day Celebration 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Celebrate spring! May pole dance and concert! Craft and snack to follow! For all ages with no sign up. Tuesday May 4, 2010 Bedtime Stories 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Ages 3-8 Come in your pajamas for special bedtime stories and project. Open to ages: 3-8 with no sign-up on the first Tuesday of every month. Wednesday May 5, 2010 Preschool Story Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ages 3-5 Enjoy stories, songs, a special project and snack! For ages with 3-5, sign up is helpful. Thursday May 6, 2010 Knotty Knitters 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join a group of fun-loving knitters Thursday mornings at the library. All levels of experience are welcome. Preschool Story Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ages 3-5 Enjoy stories, songs, a special project and snack! For ages with 3-5, sign up is helpful. Friday May 7, 2010 Tot Time 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Ages 1-3 Stories, songs, crafts and fun for toddlers ages 1-3. Join in every week. Sign-up is helpful. Meredith Library Genealogy Club 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM How can your DNA help connect you to other relatives and let you get further on your family tree? Erin has recently had this test done and will be reporting on the findings and what types of information can be discovered through DNA.