The Walpole Clarion

Upon us again, with but one full weekend to go. Your June issue of the CLARION will close on Saturday May 21, for inputs, and the files will go to the printer to begin printing on Monday, May 23, so you should have your hardcopy in hand prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

Inputs have already arrived and have been placed in the layout. Information about events during Old Home Days, the end of June, will be in the issue for your fun planning after a COVID induced hiatus of five years.You can CLICK ON THIS LINK to see the Old Home Day tentative schedule, and this page will be updated when the committee provides updates to the CLARION.

If you have any questions, or would like to place an advertisement to reach the almost 2,000 addresses the CLARION is mailed to (not to mention the world-wide reach on-line), please contact me. 

Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

In the mail and soon to be delivered, and now also on-line for readers both in and out of town to enjoy. Yes, a reader in Maine contributed to this issue. Who is next? So, to read this issue, CLICK ON THIS LINK for the PDF, or on the front cover below.

The compilation of my “Did You Know That…?” history articles from the past ten years will be going to the printer this coming Thursday, and will be available for Old Home Days this year. With over 300 pages there are over 100 articles and close to 300 historical images. With a limited printing, you will not want to miss out and get a copy.

And, finally, please take note of the page one article “Watch Your Step.” Surfaces alongside of the Common have been damaged and potentially dangerous. If you are aware of similar roadside problems around down, please advise the selectboard in writing.

Enjoy the coming warm months – RAY BOAS, Publisher

I have started my writing for the May issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION, and now it is your turn to keyboard away and submit your news to share with the community. Submissions for the next issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION are due just a week and a few hours away – Friday, April 22.

The most important upcoming event is in June, the COVID postponed OLD HOME DAYS is back. If you CLICK ON THIS LINK you can see the tentative schedule the CLARION has been provided. But, please as the world is coming back alive, hopefully you have some news and events to share as the weather is turning to summer – at this moment I hear the rain on my roof as I am typing, and I know that leads to flowers coming forth.

If you have any questions, or would like to place an advertisement to reach the almost 2,000 addresses the CLARION is mailed to (not to mention the world-wide reach on-line), please contact me.

Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

And, a tad earlier than usual – no fooling. Late tomorrow the hardcopies will be at the post offices for delivery, but I thought I would post the issue on line now, Sunday night, when people do seem to read my posts. And, something for you to look at prior to the Oscars.

So CLICK ON THIS LINK for the April Issue, or on the front page below, and, enjoy.

I have almost completed a 300 page compilation of my history “Did You Know That…?” articles from the past ten years. The book will be available for Old Home Days this year with almost 120 articles and around 200 images. More details to come.

Catch you next month, the May issue closes on 22 April, so do get your submissions and ads to me before then. Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Here we go again with time passing too quickly. Submissions for the next issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION are due just a week away – Monday, March 21. My list of submissions already has some entries, and those articles and images placed on the working draft for April.

So, do not delay, type away, and email your submissions to me. And, I always acknowledge receipt, so if you do not hear from me the electrons went astray somewhere along the way. If you have any questions, please contact me, and new or return advertisers are welcome to contact me as well.

Soon we may even be able to start a “new normal.” In the meantime – Stay Safe and Stay Well, Yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

A short month, a snowy day changing my plans, and the March CLARION is ready for the mails. Since you may be home staying safe and want something to read I have posted the March issue on-line. March is always an important election issue providing you information on warrant articles, and candidates competing for Town positions to serve their community. Read their bios so you can make an educated vote on March 8.

Wildlife continues to also enjoy our slice of heaven, and readers have “captured them on film” to share with you. So, CLICK THIS LINK to read the March issue, or the front page below.

Stay safe and well, and see you at Town Meeting, March 12 – RAY BOAS, Publisher

In case you would like something to think about during this evening’s game and festivities — it is time again for submissions for the next issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION – due a tad over a week away – Monday, February 21. I already have some submissions in and placed for this, the “election issue,” as we approach Town Meeting time. In the March issue, at a minimum you will want to read about the school budget’s impact on our property taxes. On a brighter side, you will learn much about Bald Eagles that are repopulating our area and now often seen.

So, do not delay, and if you have any questions, please contact me. Likewise, new or return advertisers are welcome to contact me as well.

Possibly we are on the other side of the pandemic, but even with shots, masks and distancing – I for one am still erring on the side of extra caution. Stay safe and stay well, Yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

As we enter Town Meeting time, on this post are listed the meeting dates, times, and places that are of interest and importance to Walpole town voters. Further details of importance will be in the March CLARION, which is always devoted to Town Meeting time.

PUBLIC HEARING ON WALPOLE’S 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Presentation of the 2022 Annual Budget and Warrant Articles
This meeting will take place virtually online via Zoom. For Zoom invitation information, visit www.walpolenh.us/town-news for the online meeting link and dial-in phone number, meeting number and password.  For assistance assessing the meeting, call 603-756-3672 or email sdowning@walpolenh.us.

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGET
Deliberative Session – FMRHS Auditorium/Cafeteria
Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM – snow date February 11

(Editors Note: – by now you should have received and reviewed the “School District Warrant Article” mailing. Many of the number changes jump out, and seem to add up to a 10% INCREASE in PROPERTY TAXES, at least in my interpretation, and confirmed by others)

ELECTION DAY – TUESDAY MARCH 8, 2022
Polls open from 7 AM to 7PM to elect Town Officials and
vote on FMRSD proposed budget and warrant articles

TOWN MEETING CONTINUES – SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2022
at 1:00 pm – Walpole Elementary School Gymnasium for Warrant Article voting

Ray Boas, Publisher

The CLARION’s printer was a tad ahead this month, thus you will receive you hard copy of the CLARION a tad sooner, and I have also posted it now, also a tad sooner.

Please note that as this issue was on the presses, it was necessary for the Town to change the date for the budget hearing as seen on page one of printed February issue — the new date is February 9 as seen on the on-line version. The annual budget hearing is part of the annual Town Meeting process, and you should plan to attend. Full ZOOM details will be posted on the Town website. Also, please note – Where you see February 10 also on page 2, it should be February 9; and Voting Day is Tuesday, March 8, not Tuesday the 9th (that was another year)

To read on-line, click this link, or on Page One below

Stay safe and stay well – the best way is to have your shots, booster shot, and still maintain distance when in large groups. Read the story on page 18 that Walpole’s Health Officer wanted the CLARION to share – RAY BOAS, Publisher

Another month has sped by, and the closing date for the February CLARION is just a tad over a week away, Friday, January 21. Thought I would give you an extra day, so you could work on your submissions while trying to stay warm as the next cold spell arrives.

I have received a few articles already, and Eloise continues to provide fascinating pieces. Her February, “The Nature of Walpole” is a great read and learning experience. I have another “first in Walpole” to share for my history article, “Did You Know That…” and other pieces are in the works. And “thank you” notes are in to be shared with our giving community.

COVID and OMICRON still raise questions impacting future events, and meetings have returned to at home ZOOM on-screen interactions. But you may still have organizational or personal news to share, so do get your inputs in to me as soon as possible- the earlier before the deadline the better, and always best for our layout work. And, if you something you would like to share in an advertisement – do contact me.

Stay safe and stay well – shots, masks and distancing – I for one am erring on the side of extra caution. Yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher