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Obituaries
Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Voting
TOWN ELECTION
JUNE 8th 2021
AMHERST, NEW HAMPSHIRE
2 Selectmen – 3 Years
John D’angelo
Raymond N. Kong
Danielle Pray
1 Town Treasurer – 3 Years
Elizabeth Overholt
1 Cemetery Trustee – 3 Years
Lisa Eastland
2 Library Trustees – 3 Years
Nancy T. Baker
Michael Enriquez
2 Zoning Board Members – 3 Years
Timothy Kachmar
Douglas H. Kirkwood
Tracy Lee Mclnnls
1 Trustee of The Trust Funds – 3 Years
Lori Mix
2 Planning Board Members – 3 Years
William R. ‘’Bill’’ Stoughton
Craig Urquhart
Christopher ‘’Chris’’ Yates
2 Planning Board Members – 2 Years
Peter Hansen
Robert Kula
Thomas Quinn
Arnold Rosenblatt
Thomas Silvia
2 Planning Board Members – 1 Year
Tracie Adams
Eugene C. Anctil
Christy C. Houpis
Deliberative and Town Election dates postponed from February and March to May and June.
POSTED: JANUARY 27, 2021 - 11:41AM
Pursuant to the NH Governor’s Emergency Order #83, the Amherst Board of Selectmen have postponed the Amherst Deliberative Session and Town Elections.
The Deliberative Session previously scheduled for Wednesday February 3, 2021 has been moved to Wednesday May 5, 2021.
The Town Election previously scheduled for Tuesday March 9, 2021 has been moved to Tuesday June 8, 2021.
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Master Plan for Amherst has been completed and prepared into a 248 page document.
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AAUW Southern NH Branch News
2021 Amherst Candidates Night to be Announced
The Southern New Hampshire Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will move the date for the Ninth Annual Amherst Candidates Night to an undetermined new date since election day has been postponed to Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Per Emergency Order #83 from the NH Governor each town may change their dates due to COVID-19 concerns. The town and the schools have all agreed to this change.
The filing period for both town and school offices ended Friday, January 29th.
Questions about the event contact Liz Overholt at liz@theoverholts.net or 673-5171.
AAUW is a non-partisan non-political organization that never endorses candidates or specific parties.
Challenge Among Three Amherst Towns
AMHERST – The Rec Dept is teaming up with Amherst Nova Scotia and Amherst New York for a friendly competition to see which Amherst can log the most miles on walks and runs throughout the month of February. We have a Facebook event that will be highlighting fun facts about each of the 3 towns along with a map to see if we can collectively log enough miles to reach Amhersts throughout North America (totaling over 4,000 miles). Below are links to our Facebook event page and Strava group that Amherst NH residents can join to help log their miles. For more information, please call 603-673-6248.
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