Viral? Spreading? Two words I do not want to use to tell you on-line readership of THE WALPOLE CLARION is up. The April issue is packed with information you need now before your hardcopy arrives in the mail. In addition, the Mill Pond shocker (see image below) is raising concerns, and the Selectboard’s response to the TP shortage is creative,  commendable, but comfortable?

Visit THE WALPOLE CLARION Website, and then CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE THE APRIL 2020 ISSUE

Be safe – yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

We finished a packed 24 pages early, and the files have been sent to the printer. BUT, there is so much information to share, my plan this past week has been to post the April issue on-line as soon as possible to get that information to you since the world now changes daily. In this issue there are closure announcements, and helpful State and COVID-19 information. Troublesome times, but since it is the April issue, there are some light-hearted pieces also, if you look hard enough.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE THE APRIL 2020 ISSUE

Please share this post and issue with friends, neighbors, and out of town family and friends. And, I encourage all to sign up on the CLARION website to receive post updates. In addition, I encourage you to visit The Walpolean.org and sign up there also for emails with area information.

Thank you, stay home or keep a “social distance” and be well, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Town Offices Closed to Public Due to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19 Federal and State declarations of emergency and to protect Town of Walpole citizens and personnel, the Selectboard has enacted the following interim measures:

• Walpole Town Offices closed to the public beginning March 18, 2020, and will reopen on April 6, 2020.

• Town personnel will be available by phone and/or email to answer questions or to set – up any necessary appointments.

• All Town board/committee/commission meetings and sponsored events, excluding the Selectboard, are suspended through April 4, 2020. There will be no public business discussed at Selectboard meetings; only Town business will be on the agenda.

• The Selectboard recommends and encourages all people to use the online options  for registrations with the Town Clerk /Tax Collector ’s Office. If citizens cannot register online, contact the Town Clerk’s Office for assistance.

• The Selectboard Office and Town Clerk / Tax Collectors offices will be staffed for regularly scheduled hours. Phone first to determine if an in-person meeting is required.

• There will be no functions held at Town Hall until after April 5 , 2020. The Selectboard will review and update this directive as new NH State mandates are received.

• Town libraries were closed as of March 18.

• The Police Department’s lobby area was be closed for non-emergency business as of March 18. The Police Department will continue to answer phone calls.

The Recycling Center-Transfer Station will be open as regularly scheduled. The Highway Department will continue normal operations.

Watch the CLARION website and THE WALPOLEAN for updates.

OLD HOME DAYS – BACK IN 2022 – Wednesday June 22 through Sunday June 25 – CLICK THIS LINK FOR DETAILS

2021 OLD HOME DAYS – UPDATE
Published in the February 2021 CLARION

OLD HOME DAYS Postponed Again Old Home Days again has sadly been postponed for another year. Originally scheduled for June 2020, the event was rolled to 2021 due to concerns with Covid. But, with safety concerns continuing, and insufficient planning time, the committee recently decided it would again be best to postpone this traditional event. Even trimming it down to a parade and fireworks would group too many people, and proper planning takes the better part of a year. – Ray Boas

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The Walpole Old Home Day Committee has made the difficult but prudent decision to POSTPONE the celebration until next year.   June 24-27 2021 are the tentative new dates.

Use this  additional 12 months to make some Main Street Memories, to plan a reunion, to groom your pet for the show, practice your talent, train for the 5K and think up an award winning parade entry.

Plan to celebrate madly with hand shakes, hugs and social closeness in June 2021.

Any questions or concerns? Please contact Kelley Hicks kell7604@gmail.com

I found this graphic, which should be a help in assessing your symptoms. For easier reading you may enlarge this graphic. The virus usually causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, but can be deadly for older people and those with underlying health conditions. Exercise Precautions and STAY WELL – yours, Ray Boas, Publisher, THE WALPOLE CLARION

The March 2020 issue of the CLARION is now on-line, for you to see. In the mail by the end of February, I have posted on-line a tad earlier than usual since there is much you must become familiar with as Town Meeting approaches. Candidate details are in the issue, and the complete Warrant Articles may be found by clicking this link:

2020 Walpole Warrant Articles

You will read that the first tree in the community project, TREES – PLANTING AHEAD, is now planned to be dedicated just prior to the commencement of this year’s Old Home Days Parade. Do contact me if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the trees project. And…

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE MARCH 2020 ISSUE

Remember THE WALPOLE CLARION is now on Facebook with more news and updates weekly
please click here to visit, follow, and share

The deadline for the April 2020 issue is 20 March. It is your providing articles to share with the Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville community that makes the CLARION work. And particularly it is the advertisers that make it happen, so thank them, and patronize them. 

Thank you – yours, RAY, Publisher

It is easy to advertise in THE WALPOLE CLARION. Even though there have been postal increases, there have been no CLARION advertising rate increases for almost five years. Sizes and rates may be found on the CLARION website, or click on this link below for a PDF of the “rate card” with all details.

WALPOLE CLARION RATE CARD PDF

If you have any questions at all, please contact me. Thank you, Ray Boas, Publisher

The February 2020 issue of the CLARION is now on-line, for you to see. There is much in this issue that you must be aware of: Town Meeting items; Charlestown Withdrawal background; dances; plays; a train wreck in town; library renovation completion; and, a new community project – TREES – PLANTING AHEAD. Do take some time with this issue, either on-line, or your hardcopy when it arrives in the mail.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE

Remember THE WALPOLE CLARION is now on Facebook with more news and updates weekly
please click here to visit, follow, and share

The deadline for the March 2020 issue is 21 February. It is your providing articles to share with the Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville community that makes the CLARION work. And particularly it is the advertisers that make it happen, so thank them, and patronize them. 

Thank you – yours, RAY, Publisher

Not Everything Grows Overnight

TREE LINED MAIN STREET WALPOLE c1904

The January 2020 issue of the CLARION is now on-line, for you to see. I posted a tad early since the holidays are coming. I am sure that you will want to take a break from holiday frenzy and relax with the CLARION By clicking on the link below you can take a look, and also share with out of town friends by providing them the link. 

Remember THE WALPOLE CLARION is now on Facebook with more news and updates weekly
please click here to visit, follow, and share

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE JANUARY 2020 ISSUE

The deadline for the February 2020 issue is 22 January. It is your providing articles to share with the Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville community that makes the CLARION work. And particularly it is the advertisers that make it happen, so thank them, and patronize them. 

Happy New Year – yours, RAY, Publisher