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Letters
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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
Elections
Candidates Running for Office
Town of Amherst and School Districts (SAU39)
Town Elections
June 8th 2021
Amherst, NH
* Incumbent
** Currently an appointed member
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2 Selectmen – 3 Yrs
John D’angelo*
Raymond N. Kong
Danielle Pray
1 Town Treasurer – 3 Yrs
Elizabeth Overholt*
1 Cemetery Trustee – 3 Yrs
Lisa Eastland*
2 Library Trustees – 3 Yrs
Nancy T. Baker*
Michael Enriquez
2 Zoning Board Members – 3 Yrs
Timothy Kachmar
Douglas H. Kirkwood*
Tracy Lee Mclnnls
1 Trustee of The Trust Funds – 3 Yrs
Lori Mix*
2 Planning Board Members – 3 Yrs
William R. ‘’Bill’’ Stoughton**
Craig Urquhart
Christopher ‘’Chris’’ Yates**
2 Planning Board Members – 2 Yrs
Peter Hansen
Robert Kula
Thomas Quinn
Arnold Rosenblatt**
Thomas Silvia
2 Planning Board Members – 1 Yr
Tracie Adams**
Eugene C. Anctil
Christy C. Houpis**
AAUW Southern NH Branch News
Ninth Annual Amherst Candidates Night – New Date
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021 the Southern New Hampshire Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold the Ninth Annual Amherst Candidates Night via Zoom from 7 pm to 9 pm. Election Day is Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Anyone with questions may contact Liz Overholt at liz@theoverholts.net or 673-5171.
The filing period for both town and school Amherst offices did not change. The last day of the filing period was Friday, January 29th.
Deliberative and Town Election dates postponed to May & June
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.
School Elections
June 8th 2021
Amherst & Mont Vernon, NH
* Incumbent
** Currently an appointed member
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1 Amherst School District Board Member– 3 Yrs
Victoria Parisi
Jason White
1 Souhegan Cooperative School Board Member (Amherst) – 3 Yrs
Tony Labranche
John Glover*
2 Mont Vernon School Board Members – 3 Yrs
Sarah Lawrence
Peter Eckhoff
1 Mont Vernon School
District Moderator – 1 Yr
Peter King
1 Mont Vernon School
District Clerk – 1 Yr
Autumn Grdina
1 Mont Vernon School District Treasurer – 1 Yr
Lyn Jennings
