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See past issues at https://www.warner.lib.nh.us/library-info/library-news/.

NEXT ISSUES: Submit current news and events In brief text please, to Newsletter@library.warnerNH.gov by Tues. Jan. 30, for Feb 1 issue.

The Assessing Department invites you to come Wed. February 7 at 5pm in the Lower Meeting room at the Town Hall for a Selectboard meeting with Loren Martin, Chief Assessor for Avitar Associates, Warner's new assessing company. Ask some questions and hear about Avitar's general procedures for property assessment and valuation. This is not a meeting to answer specific questions about specific properties. If you do have specific property questions or concerns, please direct them to Assessing@WarnerNH.gov - 603-456-2298 Ext 3 to be addressed.

Warner Community Power will begin serving Warner residents with low cost and flexibly sourced energy supply in March. Last year, Warner residents voted at Town Meeting to join the energy cooperative managed by Community Power Coalition of NH which will purchase energy on our behalf, and on behalf of the growing number of other towns, cities and counties who are CPCNH members.

• Letters went out to all Warner Eversource customers on January 22 explaining the program, and ways to opt-out or opt-in
• An information session for Warner residents will be held on January 30 in conjunction with a Select Board meeting.
• Enrollments (if you are not an Eversource default customer) and opt-out choices will be collected in February.

Warner People

At the January 22 BOS meeting the Board approved the hiring of the next Town Administrator, Kathleen Frenette. Kathy has worked for the Town of Gorham as Director of Finance and Administration and previous to that the North Country Council as Chief Operations Officer/Co-Executive Director. While Kathy’s start date has not been finalized, she is excited to start her new chapter and looks forward to meeting and working with everyone. Interim TA Butch Burbank will be staying on in an advisory role during Kathy’s transition.

Did you know United Church of Warner’s pastor Amy Gardner's Sunday sermons are posted on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@unitedchurchofwarner7192/videos

Want to make a difference or serve your Town? To be elected you must file a Declaration of Candidacy form. Filing period ends February 2, 2024. This can be done: in Town Clerk's office during normal hours, or thru the mail postmarked on or before February 2, or fax (603-456-2297). All candidates must be a registered voter to file. Any questions, please call the Town Clerk's Office at 603-456-2298 x5 or x6. Please fill out and return the Declaration of Candidacy form.

A list of Town positions with terms coming due was published in The Shopper last week.

Warner Ice Rink: currently closed. Check for status: www.facebook.com/riversideicerink

Rescheduled! KCPA THE SNOW QUEEN is now February 3rd, 7:00pm and Sunday Feb. 4th, 2:00 pm Matinee at WARNER TOWN HALL. This musical theatre adaptation is written by Angela Tarleton with vocal music by Angela Tarleton and Kim Nichols and dance music by Randal Michael Tobin and Curt Steinzor. The whole family will enjoy! 

Tickets: $20 Adults and $15 Children and Students: www.NHPerformingArts.org

In the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update's survey, few people responded that they have created a 3-day emergency kit (with batteries, water, food, meds, etc) to keep ready. There are handy guides and checklists at Ready.gov/kit, and other handy links at the Emergency Management Department page https://warner.nh.us/departments/emd/

Winter Parking Ban: The Town of Warner's Parking Ordinance "no vehicle may be left on any street, road, or highway in the Town of Warner between the hours of 12:00 a.m. midnight and 6:00 a.m., from November 1st until May 1st of each year."

Voting and Legislation

The 2024 Presidential Primary voting results are on the Town of Warner Notices Page https://warner.nh.us/notices/. 810 Republican and 410 Democratic ballots were cast!

The Town of Warner is proposing changes to the Warner Zoning Ordinance, Article XV, Non-Conforming Use. These changes will be voted on at Town Meeting on March 13, 2024. Details are on the Warner Notices Page, or you can see a copy at Town Hall.

Current Zoning Ordinance Proposed Changes

Proposed NH Legislative bills: You can see the NH House’s 1035 requested bills (LSRs) for 2024 at https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/lsr_search/LSR_Results.aspx 

Find meetings and hearings

NH Senate https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/schedule/dailyschedule.aspx

NH House :https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/schedule/dailyschedule.aspx

Warner Historical Society Barn Sale Pop-Ups are back at the Upton Chandler House Museum (10 W. Main Street)! Saturdays 9-12 to Feb. 10. Typical Barn Sale items will be featured. All proceeds benefit the Warner Historical Society.

Snow Snake Games at Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum, Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM - dependent on snow so stay tuned for last minute details. The museum will be open and we will have some refreshments as well. There will be plenty of snow snakes to borrow to try out. Snow Snake is an ancient game played by Northeast tribes which involves sliding a wooden snake along a trough of snow to see how far it goes! Join in on the winter fun for all ages.

Spaghetti dinner and snow train talk /fundraiser. Saturday, February 24, 5-8 pm at Warner Town Hall. Enjoy a delicious meal served by volunteers and cooked by Caleen Fisher and crew. Program will be presented by Rebecca Courser at 6:30 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Town of Warner 250th Birthday Committee. 

NH Telephone Museum: is closed for January and February.

NH Telephone Museum will be needing someone to work on Saturdays this 2024 season (May - December). This is a great, part-time role for a retired person looking to meet people, but all interested are welcome! Saturdays or some Saturdays; 10-4. This is an hourly paid position. No museum experience required, just a happy disposition and cheerful manner. Contact Graham@nhtelephonemuseum.org

If your group is planning an event involving FOOD or beverages at the Warner Town Hall, please consider skipping the expense and waste of single use plates and utensils, by using the dishwasher. Installed just as the Pandemic started, It is a commercial level super-fast cycle washer like the one at the United Church of Warner, so each load takes about 3 minutes! There are plenty of glass tumblers, plates, cups and saucers, and flatware. The plastic dish tubs can be used to collect and carry the flatware, glasses, and dishes and/or to soak or pre-rinse.

Charlie Mac’s Pizzaria will be closed Mondays January to March.

Reed's North: Saturday Tavern Nights from 6-9 (check FB for weekly details). 

Sunday hours: 8am to 2, Brunch Menu. Team Trivia on Thursdays.

The Local is open 11 am - 8 pm Tues-Sat. facebook.com/TheLocalWarner

6 PM Team Trivia at The Local Every Wednesday!

Give your sweetheart the gift of serenity with lavender products from The Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Hill Farm. Order by February 9th for Valentine's Day delivery.

https://www.pumpkinblossomfarm.com/product-page/fresh-home-gift-box

Buttonwood Shop workshops: buttonwoodshop.com/events or visit at 11 E Main. Hours: Weds 1-4, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-4.

SoulSource January 10% off all items and 30% off holiday items! hours: Wed- Sunday 10 am – 4 pm 102 East Main Street, Bradford. info@soulsourcenh.com 603-620-1863

Pet of The Month! In honor of Woodlawn Pet Resort's 50th, and Andrea and Abel’s 20th business anniversary there is a monthly photo contest for 2024. One lucky winner each month will receive a doggie swag bag with with goodies from their store in addition to products or gift certificates from other businesses. Post a picture on Instagram with the #wprjanuarypet2024 to enter. Vote here https://woobox.com/bvppt5 .Check for a new # each month To enter like and share our page https://www.facebook.com/woodlawnpet

Warner Indoor Flea Market on Kearsarge Mtn. Rd is open year round on Saturdays (8am to 3pm) and Sundays (8am to 2pm). Lots of treasures to be found! Contact Dan 603-748-1280 for information about setting up. https://www.facebook.com/warnerindoorfleamarket

Indoor flea market 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays, 9-noon in Contoocook at The American Legion 169 Bound Tree Rd (Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24).

@ Your Library

Library Book Group Next meeting: Wed. Feb. 14 at 1:30 pm, to discuss Homecoming by Kate Morton. Copies available at the library.

History and Mystery: A Genealogy Starter Guide Wed. February 7, at 6:30 pm. Join Erin Moulton to explore useful methods for genealogy research planning through the case study of Elsie Gaskin (an eccentric librarian from New Hampshire) and become a better researcher along the way. Details at www.nhhumanities.org/programs/2023/

Register to get reminders and zoom link https://signup.com/go/ZZPaRiG

Presented on Zoom but limited seats are available to watch on the large screen in our meeting room.

Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them Wed. March 6, 6:30 pm. In this active and interactive program, storyteller Jo Radner shares foolproof ways to mine memories and interview relatives for meaningful stories. Participants practice finding, developing, and telling their own tales.

More at https://www.nhhumanities.org/programs/2022/ Registration for reminders and zoom link https://signup.com/go/nKVRrom

Copier/ printer fees: In order to cover the increasing cost of paper, ink, and copier maintenance, the Library Board of Trustees approved an increase in what the library charges per page of printing. As of January 2024, black and white copies are 20 cents/ page, and full color pages $1. (This is our first increase since the 1980s!).

Warner Writers Group with David Elliott - next meeting, Thurs. February 15 at 6:30 pm. Please sign up to help plan handouts/ send updates: https://signup.com/go/biWjiqL

Boys & Girls Club's Warner Early Learning Center has openings for the toddler section! Apply now if you need daycare! 49 West Main S., Warner, (603) 856-8649 dthurston@nhyouth.org www.nhyouth.org/location/warner-early-learning-center/

WYSA news: WYSA spring baseball and softball registration is open. Go to www.warnersports.org to register via TeamSnap.

The highly anticipated Simonds School Annual Lip Sync will be held Friday, February 16th, at 6pm at the Warner Town Hall. Volunteers needed!! We will be selling baked goods and refreshments. All proceeds will go to Simonds School.

Sposh, Grue, Firn: how many ways can you say "it's snowy"? Merriam-Webster Dictionary has a few oldies and ones you may never have heard: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/10-more-words-for-snow

Reminder about Brush Burning Limitations

Even though there may be snow on the ground and a fire permit from the local fire warden may not be required, only brush with branches less than 5 inches in diameter can be burned. The burning of construction and demolition debris is prohibited, as well as the burning of domestic waste, tires, trash, treated wood and other non-conforming materials. Residents must also check with the local fire department to determine what other restrictions may apply.

Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair

NexTREX stretchy plastic recycling progress report: we have now collected 627 pounds of the target (1000# by August) to win a bench for Simonds School. Clean plastic bags and stretchy film, including bubble wrap can be brought to the library or the School. Many thanks to Judy Pellettieri who is handling the weighing and reporting, and Principal Tim Stokes at Simonds (pictured).

The Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee survey has received 64 responses about YOUR extreme weather experiences and ideas. Help us get to 100!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WarnerNH-HazMit. Paper copies are available at the library, Church, Bank and Town Hall. Next HAzMit committee working session: Wednesday February 7 , 9 am -12 pm at the Fire Station/EOC. All welcome.

Warner Indoor Pickleball at Simonds School is Fridays and Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm in the Gym (MPR). Beginners welcome. Use the gym's outside door to enter.

Muster Field Farm's Ice Day 2024 will be held on February 11 (rain date February 18). in Sutton. Free. https://www.musterfieldfarm.com/annual-events

Reed's Acoustic, Tavern Night Music Sat. Jan. 27, 6-9 pm Jimmy Howe

Peg Chaffee will be hosting "Second Tuesday Open Mic" at Cafe One East.on Tues. February 13, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. To play, come early to sign up for a 10-minute slot.

Buttonwood Shop workshops:

February 15: An experienced glassblower and educator by trade, Carolyn Riordan is passionate about glass! Sift through an extensive selection of Carolyn's very own beads to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet while you chat about the history of glass.

Feb. 22: In a monthly series, Lisa Hurley teaches the art of journaling through mixed-media techniques. Join just one session or join them all!

SKIT Auditions for "Olympus on My Mind", are still in progress - A "few good men" are still needed. Show dates:  4/12-14 & 4/19-21 in Warner. Questions? Email Gary at diet1@comcast.net More info and cast of characters at https://www.skitnh.org/auditions-for-olympus-on-my-mind/.

Valentines Day Craft Fair February 10, 9 am – 3 pm at 169 Bound Tree Rd, Contoocook. This event is being held to benefit the Warner Connects food pantry in Warner . There will be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing raffle. Over 25 vendors to view and shop from.

Give Blood or help with a donor event: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=03278   Friday Feb. 9, 12-5 pm at United Church of Warner,

Other Online Event listings: warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

The Family Closet Thrift Store Store will reopen and donation acceptance resumes in February 2024. NO winter clothing being accepted.

Warner Area Food Pantry. https://www.warnerconnectsnh.org

Wishlist update: Peanut Butter, Jam/jelly, Oatmeal, Dish Soap, Feminine Products

'Where can I donate?' Sugar River Bank - Warner location, Food Pantry Office, Food Pantry Outside cabinet.

Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 3pm.

Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4:00-6:00 & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm .

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264195575

Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action has office hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street next to the Family Closet Thrift Store. Public hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Stop by for assistance with Energy cost applications etc. or visit https://capbm.org/ or call 603-456-2207 (x 6301 is Joe Cullen)

Note: in January while Thrift store is closed, use the left hand front door to visit CAP!

Welfare Office Please email [welfare@warnernh.gov], stop in, or call [603-456-2298 Ext 1229] with questions, concerns, or need.

Applications are in the plastic tub labeled 'Welfare' in the front of the Town Hall - this area is open and accessible 24 hours a day.

We are out of Covid-19 Test Kits at the Library, and DHHS has no more to share. Lots of Covid around! Ask your insurance if they will reimburse or provide test kits.

Did you order one set of 4 free at-home individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests since October? Limit of one order per residential address. https://special.usps.com/testkits.

Tests may show “expired” dates on the box, but FDA has extended those dates; see the full list of extended expiration dates.

How to disable new Facebook 'Link History' user tracking system | Cult of Mac

Facebook Link History stores a list of websites and webpages that users have gone to from their Facebook feed. The information is used to target advertising. Fortunately, you can turn off the tracking feature. Here's how in iPhones: https://www.cultofmac.com/841986/how-to-disable-facebook-link-history-user-tracking-system/

The Jan. 16 Library Trustee meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday Jan. 30, 2024

Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person) Various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in meeting schedules.

Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.