The Walpole Clarion

I am having a hard time comprehending that it is time again, and a “baker’s week” away to the closing date for the March CLARION on Tuesday, February 21. I will need your inputs by 5 PM Walpole time to be included in this next issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION. 

A reminder that this is “your community resource” to share information about your group and its activities that events residents will enjoy attending. And, having a nice mix of articles for readers, I welcome “feel good” news of past local events, stories and accomplishments to share. All subject to space, of course, space that is made possible by the CLARION’s supporting advertisers. We all owe them a big “thank you.”

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. All contact information is on the CLARION website.

Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

And, at the post offices tomorrow for delivery to Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville hopefully on Saturday. Back up to 20 pages with past events, news, and some “fun reads.” Please note on page 3, AGE IN MOTION. Submitted incorrectly, and not caught, it starts THURSDAY, February 2. Please remember that it is our advertisers that make it possible to get your hardcopy CLARION into your hands, so please thank them with your words or business.

Catch you next month – it comes too quickly – click on this link, or the cover below to see the February issue. Yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Yes, time again, and a “baker’s week” away by Saturday, January 21, I will need your inputs by 5PM Walpole time to be included in the next issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION. I have already started work on this issue on a few items for your enjoyment, but remember this is “your community source” to share information about your group and it activities, events residents will enjoy attending, and “feel good” news to share.

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. All contact information is on the CLARION website.

Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

And, at the post offices to deliver tomorrow to Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville. Smaller issue than usual with less going on, and fewer advertisements, but browsing through my hardcopy now (benefit of being the publisher and picking up at the printer) I hope you enjoy the nice mix of articles from MOOver; Eagle Scouts, weasels, and our school contributors. You may click on this link to read on-line, or on the page one image below.

Happy New Year — RAY BOAS, Publisher

I know, I know, you have enough to do and prepare for, but it is also approaching CLARION closing time for the January 2023, issue. The deadline is in a week Wednesday, December 21 at 5 PM Walpole time. As I explained last month, layout and design work begins 4-5 days ahead of the deadline closing date. Several drafts are worked and reworked adjusting layout and spacing. Thus, early submission of your article for the community will help our process in developing each issue.

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, please do get in touch with me.

And, for that last minute gift you may wish to consider one or both of my history books, AS IT WAS AND STILL IS…WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, published in 2014, and published this year, DID YOU KNOW THAT? EXPLORATIONS INTO WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORY, Each book is $20, or you may purchase both for $30 – contact information on the CLARION website.

Thank you, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Yes, and tomorrow the hardcopy will be at the Post Offices for delivery to you. But now I have this last twenty page issue for 2022 on-line for you to enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: The Live Nativity on Christmas Eve has been changed to 5:30 PM, and there will be a disaster drill in the village the Saturday, December 3.

 You may click on this link, or the image below to view and read this twenty page issue.

And, if searching for the best Walpole Holiday Gifts — remember my two books: AS IT WAS…AND STILL IS… and my compilation of ten years of Did You Know That history articles. Both are available for $20 each, or $30 for both. I also have in stock sets of the two volume Frizzell HISTORY OF WALPOLE. Email or call me.

Have an enjoyable Holiday Season, and stay safe and well, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

With the November and December holidays, and depending upon how the days of the week fall, the closing date for the CLARION is always impacted. Our printer’s long Thanksgiving Day holiday schedule affects the closing date, but I have been able to extend the deadline to Monday, November 21 at 5 PM Walpole time, one day later than the published date. Layout and design work begins 4-5 days ahead of the deadline closing date. Several drafts are worked and reworked adjusting layout and spacing. Early submission of your article for the community will help our process in developing each issue.

I have heard of a number of holiday activities that will finally pick up again after COVID, so please get articles and notices of those events to me as soon as possible to share with the community so we can all feel some return to “normalcy,” and join in on the festive fun.

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, please do get in touch with me. Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

(Editor’s Note: These results have been compiled and provided by Representative Weber. RAY BOAS, Publisher)

Looking for Election Results?

Because of some posts on social media, I decided to take a look at voter turnout from Tuesday. The Secretary of State’s web site is not the easiest to navigate, so here is an overview of the numbers in my new State Representative district, Cheshire District 05—Surry and Walpole,

The statewide turnout for the last midterm election, in 2018, was 580,214. If I recall correctly, the Secretary of State predicted that turnout this year statewide would top 590,000. Actual turnout was 626,823. 451 Surry voters went to the polls; 1893ballots were cast in Walpole. By comparison, Surry voters cast 397 ballots in 2018; in Walpole the number was 1776.

Midterm numbers are always less than the presidential year turnout. In 2020, 819,499 ballots were cast statewide; 567 of those in Surry and 2349 in Walpole.

Here is the link to election results is below for those who want to take a deeper dive into the numbers, and the results for each individual candidate.

https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/elections/election-results

For those who want a quick reference for the more locally elected officials, here are ours:
State Senator:  Donovan Fenton 
State Representative, Cheshire District 5:  Lucy Weber
State Representatives, Cheshire District 15:  Amanda Elizabeth Toll and Renee Monteil
Sheriff: Eli Rivera
County Attorney:  Chris McLaughlin
County Treasurer:  Chuck Weed
Register of Deeds:  Anna Tilton
County Commissioner:  Jack Wozmak is completing his 4 year term; Bob Englund has been elected to the two year term.

As of this writing, the state Senate has remained steady at 14 Rs and 10 Ds.  The state House is in an historic position.  As of this writing, there are 203 Rs and 197Ds.  Many recounts are scheduled for next week.  Think your vote does not count?  The closest race has the Democrat losing to the Republican by 1 vote; the second closest has the Dem losing by 4 votes.  There are numerous races which have been decided by fewer than 10 votes.  Stay tuned.

Best part of hanging out at the polls on Tuesday?  Seeing how many parents brought their children with them to the polls.  So glad the next generation of voters is already being introduced to the election process.

And thank you to all the election workers who once again did a great job making the election process run smoothly.

~Representative Lucy Weber

LWMcV@comcast.net

Your issue of the November 2022 CLARION is at the post office for delivery, and now also on-line for reading. You may click on this link, or the image below to view and read this twenty page issue.

Stay safe and well, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

(The Walpole Selectboard office asked I share this information – RAY BOAS, Publisher)

Although it is very problematic for some to access the Town Hall while daytime construction is occurring, safety takes a priority over convenience. Those visiting or walking by the Town Hall MUST remain out of the construction work zone per federal law and OSHA rules. It is a requirement that the public walk around the flagged/coned off area in front of the Town Hall while daytime construction is in process. DO NOT lift the flagging or go beyond the cones to enter the work area. The public and worker safety are high concerns with an active mechanical lift and material movement.

For those with mobility challenges, there is one handicap parking spot on Elm Street adjacent to the sidewalk to the ramp to the southern main entrance for those with handicap tags/plates. Elm Street must be accessed from Washington Street on the south end of the Common to reach the handicap parking spot.

The street and sidewalk open once the roofers are finished for the day. The above is in effect only during weekday, daytime hours.

If there are any questions regarding work zone requirements, contact the Selectboard Office at 603-756-3672 to discuss the matter.