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SILVER LAKE NEWSLETTER VOLUME XLII 2013 SPRING/SUMMER
SILVER LAKE ASSOCIATION OF CHESHAM AND NELSON, INC. ANNUAL MEETING...9AM...SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2013
WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOOL (Rain Location Chesham Village Church) OUR MISSION: TO PROTECT SILVER LAKE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Pam Banks Welcome back to Silver Lake for the summer of 2013! I am honored to represent all of you as the most recent
Silver Lake Association President. This lake has been a very special place to me and all of my family for many
years now as my parents bought our property when I was just six months old. My husband, Perry, and brother,
Dennis Fallon, built the new cottage at our current location in 1990; and you can find me on the Nelson end of the
lake most summer days. I work for the Hollis Primary School as a speech-language pathologist and am fortunate
enough to have most of the summer off. And now that I find myself in a position to help preserve our special
place as the head officer of the Lake Association, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for
continuing to renew your memberships, making donations, and volunteering your time, all of which support our
important programs and protect our lake.
As you are probably aware, scuba training takes place off of Stoney
Beach on a regular basis...it would be worth noting here that their flag
is a red rectangle with a white diagonal stripe which means you must
maintain a distance of 150 feet from this site at all times. You will
recall that one of our more inexperienced ice fishermen lost his house
during the winter of 2012, and it was Dive Masters Roger Bedard and
Bruce Chesley along with Scuba Instructor Mike Montgomery of
Keene’s Underwater Sports Shop who discovered excess debris left
from the mishap while teaching one of their classes. Many items
including a car battery, bus seat, broken windows and a lot of
insulation were hauled up and out over a two-day
period. Then on September 22 Pat Robinson, President
of the Monadnock Divers Club, pictured here front left,
brought her members over to continue the clean-up and
our association was there to provide coffee, hot
chocolate, and breakfast treats...the only payment
required! And our own volunteers extraordinaire, Tom
and Nancy Chabott, took care of all the trash, also free!
It is people like these divers and Tom and his wife, Nancy, who
help to make the difference at Stoney Beach. They join our
many devoted volunteers in the areas of lake hosting, lake host
management, loon protection, water quality testing, weed
watching, erosion control, membership and more. Please read
the committee reports in this newsletter; and if you are able to
help out with any volunteer activities, many of which take
minimal time, please contact the committee chairperson or me.
Working together we can continue to enjoy our beautiful Lake.
Tom and Nancy
Roger, Mike and Bruce
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OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS 2012-13
President…Pam Fallon Banks, 169 Breed Pond Road, Nelson, NH 03457 (603 827-3352)
or P. O. Box 742, Hollis, NH 03049 (603 465-3319/[email protected] Vice President…William Gurney, Boulder Drive, Dublin, NH 03444 (603 563-8979)
Secretary…Terri Rowse Miller, 40 Westside Rd.,Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3710) or
43 Bancroft St., Pepperell, MA 01463 (978 433-8915)[email protected]
Treasurer…Edith Rowse Fallon…117 Eastside Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3206) or
P. O. Box 394, Peterborough, NH 03458...603 [email protected] President Emeritus…Linda Braun, 293 Breed Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3415) or
5 Hassell Rd., Merrimack, NH 03054 (603 424-4233)[email protected]
Class of 2013…Beth Caldwell...135 Eastside Road, Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 313-9424) or
27 Langley Road, Keene, NH 03431 (603 357-0130)[email protected] Sarah Parliman Wilson, 155 Eastside Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3218) or
11 Crescent St., Keene, NH 03431 (603 357-7644)[email protected]
Class of 2014...Sal Mollica...80 Westside Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3742) or
3 Riverfield Dr., Westport, CT 06880 (203 557-3247)[email protected]
Anna Geiselhart...83 Eastside Road, Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3227) or
10968 E. Kora Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85255...617 [email protected] Class of 2015...Charlotte Porter, 12 Rosemary Trail, Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3761)
Zach Houle...75 Cricket Hill Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450 (603 827-3222) or
5 Southbourne Rd., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130...617 [email protected]
Class of 2016…Election of new Board Members will take place at the annual meeting. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN 2012-13
Erosion Control...Linda Braun...603 827-3415/[email protected]
Wally Francis...603 [email protected]
Sal Mollica...603 [email protected]
Fish & Wildlife…Jay Croteau…603 827-3232/357-1379…[email protected]
Lake Host Program…Judy Putnam…603 827-4115/352-1233…[email protected] Pam Banks...603 827-3352/465-3319/[email protected]
Loon Protection..Polly Croteau…603 827-3450…[email protected]
Membership…John Croteau, Jr…603 827-3232/352-8355…[email protected]
Newsletter…Edith Rowse Fallon…603 827-3206/[email protected]
Nominating...Linda Braun...John Croteau, Jr...Judy Putnam Recreation and Safety…Dennis Fallon…603 827-3570/465-3591…[email protected]
Stoney Beach...Linda Braun...Edith Fallon...Judy Putnam...Sarah Wilson
Water Quality…Roger Williams...603 827-3724…[email protected]
Weed & Algae…Dennis Fallon…603 827-3570/465-3591…[email protected]
Hello Friends of Silver Lake - Another winter has come and gone and soon we’ll all be out on
our docks on beautiful Silver Lake.
I haven’t seen many new folks move in around the lake this year so our new members will have
to come from old friends and families. I encourage you all to take the time to come to our
meeting on July 6 at the Wells Memorial School. It is the one time of year we get to see how
everyone is doing. Come early and visit with all the people that have the interests of Silver
Lake in common. It is a good time to meet new friends and renew old acquaintances.
I look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend and we will sign them up. It is only $10 per
person for the year.
See you all very soon and have a happy summer! Sincerely, John Croteau, Jr.,
Membership Chair
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THE SEAVER SILVER LAKE FARM TRUST
Many of you may have seen some activity on the various Seaver properties around Silver Lake; and, rather than leaving you to wonder what is going on, both Paul Geddes and John
Newcombe, Trustee of the Trust, would like to let you know just what is happening.
First, a selective timber harvest was completed in February on the east and west sides of
Silver Lake under the supervision of professional forester, Wayne Young, of Bay State
Forestry. These properties are now under a Forest Stewardship Plan. This benefits outdoor
recreation, wildlife habitat, and soil and water conservation. These long term sustainable forestry goals and objectives coincide with maintaining healthy habitat for a variety of wildlife
species.
The project was carefully planned and carried out over a two-year period, involving a “whole
tree harvest” type operation during the winter months in order to minimize the impact and
make the best use of all the forest products, including saw logs, cord wood and chips that were trucked to power plants.
There are some large mature natural stands of timber that were left untouched around Silver
Lake for shoreline protection, aesthetic values and as a riparian corridor. A historic site and
abutting forested wetland located along the Old Nelson Road were also preserved, with no
forestry activities conducted.
The properties involved in this project include 55 acres on the west side of Silver Lake in Harrisville, 228.7 acres on the east side in Harrisville, and 55.5 acres on the east side in
Nelson. The Nelson parcel is subject to a Conservation Easement.
Improvements have been made around the Seaver Farm, which is also subject to a
Conservation Easement. These include removal of dead
wood from approximately 35 apple trees, along with pruning and bud reduction. The high mowing across
from the boat launch has been expanded slightly
towards the east
by trimming trees
back to the
historic stone wall along Seaver
Road, which runs
from the dam to the farmhouse driveway. There is a
small field at the corner of Westside Road that was
trimmed back to the stone wall, which will enable easier access by John Farwell who hays the fields.
The 5 acre field on Cricket Hill Road has been improved by trimming to the stone walls on all
four sides. Such large equipment was required, the loggers could only take some of the trees
near the road because of the power lines. Since PSNH is planning major power line trimming
this year along the road anyway, John Farwell asked for
permission to take the rest. We realize that forestry can be painful to the eyes at first, but we plan to stump and
grade the cut areas, along with restoration of the stone
wall by David Quimby. The fields are now closer to their
condition, historically, than before. The field has been
placed under Current Use assessment and there are no plans for development at this time. The focus is on
agriculture, and we are sure Edgar Seaver would
approve.
Finally, a garage and chicken coop that were partially
collapsed have been removed for safety reasons. The north end of the barn has been repaired
structurally and the original heavy wood sliding door re-installed on its track. No other significant improvement projects are planned.
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LAKE HOST PROGRAM
As many of you are aware, the goal of our Lake Host Program is to prevent the introduction and spread of exotic aquatic plants such as variable milfoil in Silver Lake. And now two inva-
sive animals, zebra mussels and Asian clams, are on our list to watch out for.
The main way these invasive species spread in New Hampshire is by transportation on boats,
trailers and gear from one infested water body to another. Such an infestation can disrupt
the ecological balance of the lake and reduce shoreline property values by making recreation in and on the lake dangerous and unpleasant; and it is difficult, expensive and nearly impos-
sible to control once it is established.
Our message to resident and out-of-state recreational boaters this year will simply be
CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY!
Clean any visible mud, plants, fish or animals from boats.
Drain water from equipment such as the bilge, engine cooling systems, live wells, bait buck-
ets, etc., but this task should be performed well away from the shore.
Dry anything that comes in contact with water including all equipment and even your shoes.
The best practice would be to allow everything to dry for five days before entering another
body of water, or to wash everything down using a high pressure hose and hot water (at least
140 F). When this is not possible, spray all surfaces with a 10% bleach solution, allow to stand for several minutes, then rinse.
The law strictly forbids the sale, distribution, import, purchase, propagation, transportation
or introduction into water bodies of 29 prohibited species...fines can be as high as $2000!
This year our grant, which is based on the number of inspections done the previous year, has been reduced from $1,250 to $1,000. In 2012 we did only 639 inspections as compared with
828 in 2011 and 732 in 2010. Factors such as weather and the economy doubtless play a
part in the lower number.
We have 4 new paid hosts: Iva deMartelly of Nelson, a junior at Keene High, Joey diBiccari of Marlborough, also a junior at Keene High, and Kelsey Nolan and Emily Wilson who are both
graduating from Keene High and live there as well. Emily is the daughter of our SLA Board
member, Sarah Parliman Wilson. They have all done their training and will begin work on
Thursday, July 4, and continue through Sunday, August 18.
After August 18 we have volunteer hosts who work 6am to 10am most weekend days through Labor Day. If you are so inclined, we could certainly use some volunteers to fill the next two
shifts each of those days...training is done “in house”, so no trip to Concord required.
It continues to be true that lakes which have both a lake host program as well as weed
watchers have not had infestations of invasive species.
I think it is important that we continue with both of these programs.
Judy Putnam, Point Person
Pam Banks, Co-Point Person
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WEED AND ALGAE COMMITTEE
Silver Lake Weed Watchers found no evidence of milfoil or other invasive species in 2012, but the number of invasive plant and animal species causing problems for lakes is still on the
rise. The greatest threats to lakes in the Monadnock region include variable and eurasian mil-
foil, fanwort, curly-leaf pondweed, hydrilla, and water chestnut.
The latest threat, zebra mussels and Asian clams, can be even more devastating, reproducing
rapidly and traveling easily on boats and gear in their larval form, making them almost im-possible to see. While the zebra mussels filter microscopic plants and animals from the water,
going through as much as one liter of water every day, the Asian clams release phosphorus
into the water. Both can severely alter lake food webs by competing with existing native fish
species for food and space.
How can you help our efforts to keep Silver Lake healthy? Familiarize yourself with the usual
plants near your shoreline, and report any which look out of place or odd. In particular, re-
port fast growing plants or ones which are bright green. Consider becoming a weed watcher
(Dennis Fallon, Committee Chair, would be happy to hear from you). Post our "Who Do You
Call? Weed Watchers!" post card where all visitors to your cottage can see it. If you don‟t
have one, just print or cut out the one below. Most Importantly: clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer, and gear before it
enters Silver Lake.
We would like to thank all of our 2012 Weed Watcher volunteers:
Pam and Perry Banks, Todd Chamberlain, John Croteau, Jr., Doz Delori, Eleanor Drury,
Dennis Fallon, Wally Francis, Bob Gogolen, Zach Houle, Alison and Ken Jolly, Polly Kendall, Mary Beth Mollica, Charlotte Porter, Judy Putnam,
Richard and Kay Ryan, Jason Wiggin, and Sarah Wilson
Our special thanks go out to Beth Caldwell, outgoing Committee Chair, for the great work she
did during her tenure. She organized and trained volunteers, shipped suspicious samples off
to the DES, and gave very informative reports at our Annual Meetings. Fortunately for all of us, she and her husband, Bob Gogolen, will continue on as Weed Watch volunteers.
To Report Suspicious Plants on/in Silver Lake
WHO DO YOU CALL? WEED WATCHERS!
Dennis Fallon at 603 827-3570/465-3591 ([email protected])
Photographers in Residence, who will e-mail photos of questionable plants or animals to our identification expert at NH DES:
John Croteau, Jr. 827-3232 Mary Beth Mollica 827-3742
Polly Kendall 827-3258
WEED WATCH TRAINING For aquatic species identification training
please contact Dennis
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WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
The Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP), is an invaluable, cooperative program between the NH Department of Environmental Services, residents and lake associations.
Since 1985, these volunteers have educated lake and watershed residents, businesses and
local governments on best management practices and will continue to be a key element in
protecting the integrity of New Hampshire‟s lakes and their watersheds.
What is a watershed? Simply put, it is the area of land where all the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place. Anything we can do to reduce the input of nutrients
and sediment into a watershed is good for the lakes.
As you can see, Silver Lake has a large watershed area over and under which water runs and
potentially carries pollutants into the water. Following are test results from the NH DES:
Chlorophyll-A is the green pigment found in plants and algae which use this pigment to trap
energy from the sun so they can grow. Our levels are lower than the NH lake median, but
have been stable since testing began.
Conductivity is a measure of the ability of water to pass an electrical current, and readings
are compensated by temperature. High readings can mean possible contamination, but our levels have remained low.
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Phosphorus is a common ingredient of fertilizers and organic wastes. It is essential to plant
life, but when there is too much it can reduce oxygen in the water. Levels have remained low
since testing began.
Transparency relates to the depth that light will penetrate the water which is very important
since the sun is the primary source of energy for all things biological. Our levels have
remained stable for over 20 years.
Ph is a measure of acidity and alkalinity. A reading of 7.0 or a bit higher is ideal and means the lake is neither acid nor alkaline. Our level is slightly lower than 7.0 which shows a
higher than desired level of acidity, but it has been historically low and that is typical of NH
waters.
Overall the DES gives us good marks and recommends we continue to educate watershed residents on ways to reduce phosphorus loading to the lake, monitor storm water runoff, and
implement best management practices to control erosion.
EROSION CONTROL COMMITTEE
Last year we reported that the Breed Road project to correct a runoff problem would go ahead in the Fall. This did not happen, and we understand that due to workload the Town of
Harrisville may not have time to work on it this year as well. When runoff enters the water it
not only causes erosion, but also brings with it many pollutants that can be harmful to the
Lake, so we are hopeful that the work will go forward in the near future. The Silver Lake
Land Trust and the Lake Association will combine resources to cover the cost of materials for
this project.
Committee member Sal Mollica and a representative from the Monadnock Conservancy
completed a survey of all areas where water is running into the Lake, including photographs.
It is our understanding that the Conservancy will prioritize areas of concern so that we can
organize to share information and inform, educate and advise property owners regarding erosion mitigation.
What exactly is stormwater runoff? This is water from rain or melting snow that does not
soak into the ground. When forests and meadows are developed, they are replaced with
impervious surfaces such as rooftops, roads and driveways that do not absorb water. This
creates water velocity that carries excess vegetative and human pollution into our waters, especially during storm events. The NH Department of Environmental Services has published
an excellent “New Hampshire Homeowner‟s Guide to Stormwater Management” which
describes the sources of stormwater pollution, how it impacts the quality of our lakes, and
how good management can reduce the problem. It also provides instructions for completing a
project plan for your property.
If you go online to http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/stormwater you can
even estimate the amount of stormwater pollutants coming from your property and determine
how adding stormwater treatment practices can reduce your “stormwater footprint”.
DID YOU KNOW that cigarette butts thrown into the water neither dissolve nor decompose
because cellulose acetate, a plastic-like substance, preserves them for decades, causing harm to both marine life and our nation‟s shorelines? Let‟s be aware and educate our smokers.
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LOON PROTECTION
The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) was created in 1975 and has undertaken the mission
to restore, maintain and monitor the health and productivity of loons throughout New Hamp-shire. The LPC has discovered that when our loon populations appear to be declining, it most
likely means that the quality of our water bodies is diminishing as well.
Our own Loon Protection Chairperson, Polly Croteau, has been involved with this mission
here at Silver Lake for many years, most recently on the “Get The Lead Out” campaign. The
bill, SB89, will protect loons by banning the sale and freshwater use of toxic lead (Pb) fishing sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less which is still the largest known cause of death in
New Hampshire loons. The bill passed in the House of Representatives on May 22 and con-
currence by the Senate with House amendments is expected. The last step will be the Gover-
nor‟s signature which is pending. This happened because of all the hard work done by New
Hampshire Lakes , the LPC, NH Audubon, and many other “Loon Rangers” like Polly. Congratulations to all!!
Please do your part and stay away from the loon nesting area, travel at headway speed near
loons or their habitats, and dispose properly of lead sinkers, jigs and old fishing line.
Our Loon Ranger, her deputies and the loons will be very grateful.
“Loon Census Day” is July 20, 2013
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMITTEE
The Inland Fisheries of New Hampshire‟s Fish and Game Department stock 375 lakes and
ponds, approximately 22% of our 1,708 bodies of water. Silver Lake was stocked with rainbow trout sometime between April 15 and 19.
Licenses are required for anyone age 16 or older and are available on line, by mail with a
simple download of the print and mail application, or from the following local agents:
Steve‟s Sport Shop, 69 Monument Road, Dublin...563-8692
NH Fish and Game, 15 Ash Brook Court, Keene...352-9669 Walmart, 350 Winchester Street, Keene...357-7200
Dick‟s Sporting Goods, 42 Ash Brook Road, Keene...357-0861
Sam‟s Outdoor Outfitters, 74 Monadnock Highway, North Swanzey...352-6200
Town of Swanzey, 620 Old Homestead Highway...352-7411
For more agents just go to nh.gov, click on state agencies, fish and game and go from there.
The cost is $35 for a New Hampshire resident, $53 for a non-resident. One-day licenses may
be obtained at $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Non-residents may also obtain a
3-day or 7-day license at $28 and $35 respectively. If you can prove that you are over age 68
and have been a resident for at least two years, a permanent and free license can be issued to
you; however, these permanent licenses may only be obtained from agents, and are not available by mail, on line, or at Walmart.
IS IT SAFE TO CONSUME FRESHWATER FISH?
Freshwater fish contain varying levels of mercury, so please follow these DES guidelines:
1. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing age…one 8-ounce serving per month
2. Children under age 7…one 4-ounce serving per month
3. All others…no more than four 8-ounce servings per month.
Bass, Pickerel, white or yellow perch should all be 12 inches or smaller. Hatchery-grown fish
may be consumed in greater quantities. For more detailed information, check the
NH Fish & Game website at www.wildnh.com/fishing/fish_consumption.htm, or call the
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) at 603 271-1370
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NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES
(NH LAKES)
The SLA is one of over 140 associations that are NH Lakes members. The full-time NH Lakes lobbyist helps represent your interests on Statewide issues such as boater safety and
appropriate public access. They have initiated bills to strengthen the Shore Land Protection
Act, significantly increase funding for the Marine Patrol, protect New Hampshire‟s loon
population, and create a dedicated fund for milfoil prevention and research...this latter
legislation provides funds for our Lake Host Program.
NH Lakes will be kicking off its 12th year of the Lake Host Program with a new message to
share with boaters: “Clean, Drain and Dry!”
NH Lakes works with 77 different partners (associations like ours) to staff almost 100 of the
most highly used public boat ramps on New Hampshire lakes. Over 750 hired and volunteer
hosts will not only be providing a new brochure and decal, but will also be teaching boaters about how they can prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance animals along with plants. Please
check out our Lake Host Program as well as our Weed and Algae Committee reports for more
details regarding aquatic nuisance animals and plants and how to prevent their spread. Since
2002, Lake Hosts have conducted more than 505,000 inspections and have captured 1,256
pieces of hitchhiking aquatic nuisance plants before they were able to infest another water
body. And they do this by simply showing boaters how to conduct their own boat, trailer and equipment inspections when a ramp does not have a host.
As for legislation, Senate Bill 89 (SB89) is expected to pass through the Senate and be signed
by the Governor very soon...thanks to you our members for helping contact NH legislators
and urging them to vote YES for loons! Please take a look at our Loon Protection report for details.
House Bill 513 (HB513) is on the same track to be passed. This bill will modify the Shore
Land Water Quality Protection Act, providing greater clarification of the Act‟s protective
standards and restoring to the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) the ability
to enforce it. These changes represent to NH Lakes a course correction from the weakening of this Act two years ago. The Shore Land Act is a key environmental regulation that guides
shore land development and is designed to minimize water quality impacts.
This year, LakeFest will be all about preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species, so
save the date: Saturday, September 7, 2013 NH Lakes will join with its local partners to place more than 2000 canoes and kayaks into a
500 square foot area on Lake Winnipesaukee just off of Weirs Beach. “Hands Across the
Water” will be a family-friendly, land and water-based event to teach prevention to boaters.
Not only will they attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest canoe and
kayak raft on a single body of water, but they will also inspect all 2000 plus boats and certify
them “invasives-free” for the event! NH Lakes has challenged our own Silver Lake Association to be one of the largest contributors of boats at this event, so let‟s give it a try!!
The lakes association also hires high school-aged men and women to build lake-friendly
landscaping projects as members of their Lake Conservation Corps (LCC). These youth are
making a difference in their communities, lessening the impact of stormwater runoff and
educating local landowners, one project at a time. The LCC is there to help you, and to help all of us be part of the clean water solution.
If you are not a member, please think about doing your part by joining NH Lakes to support
their dedication to protecting New Hampshire‟s beautiful lakes and their watersheds.
603 226-0299...14 Horseshoe Pond Lane, Concord, NH 03301...www.nhlakes.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Every Monday Night...8-10:30pm...Nelson Contra Dances…$3.00...beginners are welcome.
June 8...8-11pm(beginners 7:30)...Nelson Contra Dance featuring Bella Diemand with Trip to Nelson...$8...603 762-0235 or [email protected]
June 8-November 11...Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge...call 603 899-3300 or on line at
www.cathedralofthepines.org for program details.
June 18-August 20...7:30pm Tuesdays...The Summer Concert Series at The Apple Hill
Center for Chamber Music ...Unreserved seating available for a contribution and outside
seating is free...410 Apple Hill Road, Nelson...603 847-3371 or www.applehill.org. June 22...5-6:30pm...Public Bean Supper...Brick Church in Harrisville
June 26...11:30am-1pm...Midday Meal...Brick Church in Harrisville
June 26-July 7...Peterborough Players present “Say Goodnight Gracie”, The life, laughter
and love of George Burns...Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org
June 28-July 6…Andy‟s Summer Playhouse, Wilton…”The Awdrey-Gore Legacy”...A mystery inspired by the work of Edward Gorey...603 654-2613...andyssummerplayhouse.org
June 29-July 27...10:30 am...Peterborough Players present “Snow White”
Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org for specific dates.
July 5...Harrisville Old Home Days...5-7pm Library Book Sale...6-7:30pm Ice Cream Social
6:30pm Nelson Town Band Concert
July 5, 6 and 7...Annual Fourth of July BBQ...Audrey‟s & Anita‟s Café...Noon-8pm Friday and Saturday...Noon-5pm Sunday..to benefit cancer research in memory of Anita Shackett
July 6...9am...Silver Lake Association Annual Meeting...Wells Memorial School
Harrisville (rain location Chesham Community Church)
July 6...Harrisville Old Home Days...10am-3pm...Canal and Island Streets...Craft fair, kids
games and crafts, live music, good food, moon bouncer and more. Saturday evening at Sunset Beach, live music by Mark Nichols Band followed by fireworks display (about 9:15 pm)
July 7..Harrisville Old Home Days...7:30-10:30am...All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet at
Wells Memorial School to benefit the Before and After School Program.
July 7...5pm...Nelson Town Band Concert and Ice Cream Social...Nelson
July 8-12...Summer Swim Program for all ages...For information and to register contact
Alison Weber at 603 827-3245 or Elaine at [email protected] July 10-21...Peterborough Players present “Two Pianos Four Hands”...A play with music by
Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt...Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org
July 13...8-11pm(beginners 7:30pm)...Nelson Contra Dance featuring Chris Weiler with
Greg and Jessie Boardman...$8...603 762-0235 or [email protected]
July 14-August 25...Monadnock Music Summer Concert Series...603 924-7610 800 868-9613 or www.monadnockmusic.org
July 15...7pm...Harrisville Public Library...Humanities to go program with Steve Taylor:
New Hampshire‟s One-Room Rural Schools
July 15-19...Summer Swim Program for all ages...For information and to register contact
Alison Weber at 603 827-3245 or Elaine at [email protected]
July 18...5:30pm-dusk...8th annual “Night of 1,000 Cupcakes!”...Main Street in Jaffrey...Hot Mustard bluegrass band, cupcake auction, raffle of Kendra Shea painting, and more!
July 18...7:30pm Monadnock Music Concert...Community Church...Harrisville...Free
July 19...Drawing for Lobster & Clambake Dinner Raffle to benefit Harrisville Children‟s
Center...Call 603 827-3905 or download an order form at www.harrisvillechildrenscenter.org
July 19-21...72nd Revival of “The Old Homestead”...624 Old Homestead Hwy, Swanzey For information call 352-4184...www.oldhomesteadswanzey.com
July 20...5-6:30pm...Public Bean Supper...Brick Church in Harrisville
July 20...6:15pm...Nelson Town Band Concert at the Old Homestead, Swanzey Center
July 20-27...Andy‟s Summer Playhouse, Wilton…“The Little Prince...Adapted and directed by
Jared Mezzocchi...andyssummerplayhouse.org or 603 654-2613
July 24-August 4...Peterborough Players present “Seagull”...A classic by Anton Chekhov in a new version by Gus Kaikkonen...Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org
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July 27...1-3pm...Harrisville Firemen‟s Annual Chicken Barbecue and Family Fun Day
Lions Club Field off Brown Road...kids games, ice cream sundaes, raffle...tickets available
from firefighters, at the recycling center and at the BBQ..call Wayne at 603 827-3076 July 31...11:30am-1pm...Midday Meal...Brick Church in Harrisville
August 1-4…Cheshire Fair...247 Monadnock Highway, Swanzey...603 357-4740
August 7-18...Peterborough Players present “Laughing Stock”...A backstage farce by Charles
Morey...Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org
August 8-17…Andy‟s Summer Playhouse, Wilton…“Apollo 13”...A musical written and
directed by DJ Potter...603 654-2613... andyssummerplayhouse.org August 10...8-11pm(beginners 7:30pm)...Nelson Contra Dance featuring Dudley with
Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra…$8…603 762-0235 or [email protected]
August 11...12:15pm...MacDowell Colony Medal Day...Composer & Lyricist Stephen
Sondheim will be honored...the one day a year that locals can sneak a peak ...Bring a picnic
or reserve a basket lunch...2-5pm studios open...603 924-3886 or www.macdowellcolony.org August 15...7:30pm...Monadnock Music Concert...Nelson Congregational Church...Free
August 17...10am...Silver Lake Land Trust Annual Meeting...Brantwood Camp
Members and non-members alike are welcome.
August 17...Nelson Old Home Days all day..Nelson Town Band Concert at Noon
Full schedule available in the August issue of Nelson‟s newsletter, “The Grapevine”
August 17...5-6:30pm...Public Bean Supper...Brick Church in Harrisville August 21-September 1...Peterborough Players present “Absurd Person Singular...A comedy
by Sir Alan Ayckbourn...Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org
August 24-31...Peterborough Players present “Scapino!”...By Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale,
based on the Moliere play Les Fourberies de Scapin (The Pranks of Scapin)
Contact Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org for dates and times. August 28...11:30am-1pm...Midday Meal...Brick Church in Harrisville
September 1...3pm...Nelson Town Band Concert and Ice Cream Social...Nelson
September 4-15…Peterborough Players present “Talley‟s Folly”...A romantic comedy by
Lanford Wilson...Box office 603 924-7585 or www.peterboroughplayers.org
HARRISVILLE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Natural Resources Inventory
Over the past year the HCC has worked to compile responses to its survey regarding Harrisville‟s natural resources. The questions were “What makes Harrisville life special, how
do our natural resources...waters, soils, open spaces, historic sites...contribute to our quality
of life, and what should be done to protect these valued assets?”
When it came to natural resources, overwhelming support (98%) was given to the importance
of protecting ground and surface water and 89% support for enforcement to achieve this goal.
High on the list of priorities regarding cultural resources were peace and quiet from open spaces, land use regulation to protect natural resources, having an active village center and
preserving historic features. Commercial resources such as working farms and forests and
growing the economic base were all concerns voiced by the participants. The biggest surprise
was the response regarding “community”, something not even raised in the questionnaire!
Some of the actual comments are really worth repeating here:
“Strong sense of community and commitment of residents”
“Dedication of town officers, firemen, police, volunteers”
“The people make it special”
“A community looking toward the future and looking out for each other”
“Harrisville is my home...let‟s keep it the same, a safe, clean, healthy and happy place to live”
“Harrisville is special and should be regarded as so” The Silver Lake Association and the Town of Harrisville have similar goals...protect and
preserve what we have so that future generations can enjoy those same benefits.
HCC meets 1st Wednesdays...Contact Winston [email protected]
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CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT YOUR HOURS ARE?
Harrisville Public Library…7 Canal Street...Susan Weaver, Director...827-2918
Monday-Thursday, 3-7pm...Wednesday and Saturday 10am-1pm Summer Reading Program is “Dig into Reading”...10am Wednesdays July 10-August 14
August 7...11am...Cold River Ranters & Friends provide a rollicking sing-along tour of
various music traditions from around the world...Free and open to the public
Olivia Rodham Memorial Library...One Nelson Common Road...Kris Finnegan, Librarian...847-3214 Monday and Saturday 10am-1pm...Tuesday-Thursday 3-7pm
Summer Reading Program is “Dig into Reading”...4pm Wednesdays July 10-August 14 August 14...6:30pm...Critters „N Creatures...Hands-on live animal show...Free and open to the public
Summer Forums...6:45pm Thursdays, July 11-25, at the Nelson Town Hall.
Harrisville Selectmen’s Office…705 Chesham Road...827-3431 Jay Jacobs, Charles Michal and Seth Kallman Angela Hendrickson, Administrative Assistant
Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm...Friday 9am-Noon
Selectmen‟s Meeting Thursday 7-9pm (no walk-in business conducted the last Thursday of the month)
Harrisville Town Clerk…Donna Stone…827-5546 Tuesday 2-7pm…Wednesday 3-6:30 pm…Thursday 8-11:30 am (closed July 4)
Harrisville Tax Collector...Laurie Blanchard...827-5546 Wednesday 10am-Noon...Thursday 6-8 pm...Saturday 10am-2pm
Harrisville Police Department...Chief Buddy Driscoll...827-2903 (non-emergency) Harrisville Fire Department...Chief Wayne Derosia...827-3412(non-emergency)
Harrisville Recycling Center…827-2920...Phyllis Tarr, Manager Friday 10am – 5pm…Saturday 8am – 5pm
Nelson Selectmen’s Office…Brick House in the Village Center...847-0047 Maury Collins, David Upton and Susan Hansel
Edie Drinkwater, Administrative [email protected] Nelson Town Clerk/Tax Collector…Julia Lennon…[email protected]
Tuesday & Thursday 9am-Noon...Tuesdays 4-7pm (Call for appointments any time Monday-Thursday) Selectmen‟s meeting Wednesdays 6pm...please call in advance to place an item on the agenda
Wed‟s meeting July 3 will be at 2pm...NO meetings July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21 Nelson Fire Department...Chief Richard Lothrop...847-9045(non-emergency)
Nelson Police Department...Chief Richard Pratt, Jr…355-2000(non-emergency)
Audrey’s and Anita’s Café...876-3316 Open Sun. 8am-3pm, Tues & Wed 7am-3pm and Thursday-Saturday 7am-8pm
Breakfast served till 3pm every day...Home baked desserts…Pies and cakes available by special order Licensed by the NH Liquor Commission
Annual Holiday BBQ July 5, 6 and 7 to benefit Breast Cancer Research in memory of Anita Shackett The Harrisville General Store…827-3138
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm...Friday and Saturday 8am-7pm...Sunday 8am – 4pm Owned and operated by Historic Harrisville, a non-profit organization committed to preserving the
Town‟s unique heritage...Features handmade meals, local foods and free Wi-Fi Laura Carden, Manager...M‟Lue Zahner, Baker
Brown House Bakery…613 Chesham Rd., Harrisville...Full Service breakfasts and lunches Wednesday through Sunday, 7am to 2pm...Come in and see our new coffee and lunch bar, and we always have our
extra sharp cheddar wheel...603 827-3100...www.brownhousebakery.com
Harrisville Designs...4 Mill Alley...827-3996...www.harrisville.com...Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 am-5pm Spinning 100% wool yarn, a tradition that dates back to 1794 when the first mills were built over the
Nubanusit River. Find educational toys, knitting and weaving supplies, attend classes and workshops
Nelson Congregational Church…847-3280...Sunday Service 9:30 am Chapel by the Lake (Munsonville)…847-9900...Sunday Service 10am
Community Church of Harrisville and Chesham…827-3733...Sunday Service 9:30 am The Reverend Carol S. Shelton, Pastor
(June through September at the Chesham Village Church October through May at the “Brick Church” at 13 Canal Street)
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LOCAL FARMERS (Harrisville and Nelson)
*Deborah Abbott...Chickens for sale spring-summer or to order...eggs, vegetables, flowers,
fresh pickles...freshly butchered and frozen chickens for sale late summer...603 827-3668
*Kyle & Bonnie Anderson...Roadside Stand at the corner of Hancock and Jaquith Roads...Potted herbs, tomatoes, lettuce and more...July and August
Farmer John’s Plot...Open daily year round...Corner 101 and Chesham Road
Products from over a dozen local farms including eggs, raw milk, non-certified organic
produce, meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, pies and more
Farwell Farm...97 Macveagh Rd....Always open...Natural meats and eggs...All animals grass or natural grain fed...Fresh chicken available every Saturday mid-June through
November...order your Thanksgiving turkey early.
Lumber and custom milling…603 209-1544
Harrisville Farmers’ Market...5:30-7pm Fridays June 14-Aug. 30...At the Granite Mill
Includes vendors from Hancock and Nelson as well as Harrisville.
Contact Deidre Oliver at 827-3973 for more information. Hidden Birch Farm...Chicken, eggs, chevon (goat meat), and Thanksgiving turkeys
603 827-2950...www.hiddenbirchfarm.com
Holland Homestead...Goat products like cheese, milk, bath and soap items...603 827-3025
*Mayfair Farm...Craig Thompson and Sarah Heffron...Clymer Drive off Tolman Pond
Road...Self-serve farm store open daily, catering and farm dinners, artisanal sausage, eggs, meat and poultry...603 827-3923...www.mayfairfarmnh.com
Monadnock Food Co-op...NEW and Open to the Public...34 Cypress Street in Keene
A grocery store owned by members of the community which will sell natural and organic
foods...although partnership with local farmers and farmers‟ markets is still evolving, the
plan is for at least one third of sales to be from locally produced goods.
603 355-8008/352-2329...www.monadnockfood.coop *Deirdre & Scott Oliver...No one in Harrisville has done more to promote sustainable
agriculture...their farm feeds them completely with the excess being sold to purchase what
they cannot grow...watch for their seasonal fruits and vegetables in the General Store.
*Nolan Reilly...450 Chesham Road...eggs, vegetables, soap, jams, jellies, flowers, beeswax
candles and decorated eggs...Nolan is now 12 years old and has already been in business for four years! Nolan supports “David‟s House”, the non-profit organization that provides
accommodations for families of children receiving care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital.
*Sherry Sims...Single stems or bouquets made from many beautiful varieties.
*Steve Weber...Maple syrup and local honey sold from his home at the corner of Townsend
and Dublin Roads are also available at the General Store. His maple syrup and freshly made
maple candy will be available at the Friday Farmers‟ Market...603 827-3245 *Wellscroft Farm...167 Sunset Hill Road...Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-Noon
Pastured lamb, chevon, pork and Greek lamb sausage...Electric garden/beehive fenc-
ing...Aged sheep manure, delivered...Pasture raised duck eggs...Farm fresh chicken eggs
First-cut hay and mulch
603 827-3464...www.wellscroftfarm.com *participant Harrisville Farmers’ Market
A FARMERS’ MARKET ALMOST EVERY DAY
Monday...May-Oct...11am-4pm...Fresh Chicks Local Outdoor Market
Monadnock Community Hospital parking lot/Peterborough
Tuesday...May-Oct...9am-1pm...Gilbo Avenue behind Colonial Theatre/Keene
Wednesday...May-Oct...3-6pm...Depot Square/Peterborough
Thursday...June-Oct...10am-2pm...Cheshire Medical Center near employee entrance/Keene Friday...June 14-August 30...5:30-7pm...At the Granite Mill/Harrisville
[Call Deidre Oliver at 827-3973 for details]
Saturday...May-Oct...9am-1pm...Gilbo Avenue behind Colonial Theatre/Keene
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July 2, 2012...This picture taken immediately after
the marriage of Tommy Johnston and Shannon
Ayers speaks for itself...happiness is in the air! July 7, 2012...Colin Kennard of the Wellscroft Farm
married Anne Christiansen...It was a beautiful
evening the night before for a rehearsal dinner at
home on Silver Lake. Congratulations!!
July 11, 2012...Welcome to
Dexter Walker Kossayda who j o i n e d b i g b r o t h e r
Harvey...parents are Adam and Sarah Walker Kossayda, grandparents
Jennie Norman and Bill Walker of 145 Eastside Road.
August 12, 2012...Oliver Craig Geiselhart will enjoy
the Lake with his big sister Charlotte, parents Charlie and Anna, and Grandmother Sally Rives at 83 Eastside Road.
August 16, 2012...Raymond Miner, Jr., Father of Phil of
75 Yellow Wings Road, passed away. As a Lions Club
volunteer he was devoted to improving the lives of the
sight impaired...a man who will be sorely missed.
August 31, 2012...Marine PFC Amy Miner, daughter of Kathy and Phil Miner, completed boot camp, combat
training and occupational training as an electrician. Her
first tour of duty was in So. Korea.
September 20, 2012...Louisa Putnam lost her beloved son,
Lucas James Finnegan...our sympathies go out to the entire Putnam family.
September 23, 2012...Leo Salvatore, a first child for Kate
and Mark Mollica, grandson of Sal and Mary Beth of 80
Westside Road. He is bound to be musically inclined!
October 6, 2012...Congrats to Anna Miner, daughter of
Phil and Kathy, who married Andrew Ritchie...A beautiful Yellow Wings reception was enjoyed by all.
November 19, 2012...Norman W. Russell, father of
Brenda Ellis, 199 Eastside Road, passed away. He was
a selfless volunteer with the Marlborough Volunteer Fire
Department for 34 years...our sincere condolences to the Ellis family.
December 8, 2012...Nicole Austermann, daughter of
Karl and Deborah, granddaughter of George and
Betty, 70 Westside Road, was married to Bryan
Dumont...Silver Lake gains another happy couple!
December 27, 2012...The newly renovated Johnston place at 57
Eastside Road will see a new
baby, Ella Paige, who joins
brother Max, parents Rich and Jenn, grandparents Sue and Tom and
Aunt Vaughn. February 10, 2013...And Tom and Shannon Johnston‟s
new baby girl, Grace Annette will join her brother, Owen
and cousin Ella there as well. One big happy family!
March 22, 2013...Sadly, Paul St. Jean left us...he enjoyed
sharing his love of water skiing by teaching anyone on
Silver Lake who wanted to learn. He loved the Lake so much, his family will celebrate his life here this summer.
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RECREATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Since it may have been some time since you obtained your Safe Boater Certificate, we thought
it might be good to mention a few good practices you need to remember:
Canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and swimmers all have the right of way.
Headway speed is 6mph or the slowest at which it is still possible to maintain steering
and this speed must be maintained when within 150 feet of rafts, floats, swimmers, mooring areas, other vessels (especially fishing boats with lines in the water), and docks
and shore except when starting water skiers.
Boaters must also stay 150 feet away from divers at all time...their flag is a red rectangle
with a diagonal white stripe.
The operator of a motor 25hp or more must have a NH Safe Boater Certificate with him.
All children under the age of 12 must wear a life jacket while boating.
Whether you are paddling a canoe or kayak, or driving a motor boat, it would be a
courteous practice to respect the privacy of homeowners and maintain a 50 foot distance
between you and the shore.
TENNIS ANYONE?
Chesham Court Tennis Club...Introductory one-year membership now available
at $300! It‟s your chance to try out this court and, upon satisfaction, become a full deeded lifelong member at a new reduced price!
Contact Ted Braun at 603 860-3727 or [email protected].
BOATS FOR SALE
to support work with kids in the Boston Public Schools
We currently have 15 boats for sale that were built by students in past
years...slightly used for $350 or
repainted and ready to row for $600.
They are 10 feet, carvel planked in
Maine cedar, framed in white oak
from Orange, Massachusetts, and have a marine fir plywood bottom. All
mater ia ls are sourced f rom
sustainably managed forests by certified loggers and milled in FSC certified
facilities. Stop in at 54 Westside Road after July 1 to see the “Half Penney”
purchased by the Potter cottage last year. Wouldn‟t this make a great Christmas gift!! 617 595-8557...johnrowse@bostonfamilyboatbuilding, or on facebook.
John
April 16, 2013...Helen Hardy, wife of the Rev. Richard Hardy
of Rivermead, passed away. She was a very active minister‟s
wife in the six churches where they served together, was a loving friend, and will be greatly missed.
April 17, 2013...Diana Shonk of 62 Cricket Hill Road lost
her Dad, Peter Marne Shonk. He was an exemplary role
model who was always polite, generous and above all kind.
He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
April 25, 2013...Millard Mullally, better know to all of us on Silver Lake as “Moe”, passed away. We have missed him
and his wife since their move to Marlborough in 2009...please
keep Terese and the entire family in your thoughts.
2014 Maple Season...Jonathan Miner‟s sugarhouse on Breed
Road will be fully operational...check out his website at www.monadnockmaple.com.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
When you have questions or see problems around the Lake, contact someone from your
Lake Association...we want to hear from you and assist if we can.
Stoney Beach boat ramp is for boats only… no swimming allowed in that area. The two sets
of stairs are the only way swimmers should enter the water. If you see them using other
areas to get in, please let them know that we are trying to prevent erosion and would appreciate their cooperation. And pull some weeds while you are there!!
If you see someone powering on or off of a boat trailer, you might advise them that this
creates a berm much like a reef under water that has the potential to damage propellers.
Keep an eye out around your shoreline for unusual weeds or algae blooms and let our weed
watchers know if you see anything suspicious.
Never put anything into the Lake that did not come out of the Lake.
Do not disturb the loons...harassment can lead to jail time and/or a fine of up to $1000!
Observe boating and fishing regulations (no jet skis allowed), and remember the Saturday
and Sunday speed limits (Headway speed at all times except Noon to 6pm).
Continue to support your Lake Association through membership, donations, and
volunteerism...together we can make the difference.
BEST PRACTICES
1. Pump your septic every 1 – 3 years. Check your leach field for soft, wet areas and
replace faulty systems. To safeguard your system, do not let grease go down the drain, do not use additives as the natural bacteria is enough, and do not allow tree roots to
grow into your leach field. Also try to avoid parking on top of your leach field.
2. If you are allowing gray water to drain onto the ground close enough to leach into the
Lake, you need to make some changes.
3. Instead of a disposal, compost your garbage in an area away from the Lake.
4. Report any sudden increase in aquatic algae or plant growth to the proper officials. 5. Conserve water whenever possible.
6. Never flush toxic or bulky materials down the drain, including prescription drugs.
7. Only run laundry or dish washing cycles with a full load…better yet, take your clothes
to “Suds to You” at 170 Main St., Marlborough…it‟s as simple as buying a debit card.
8. An energy-efficient dishwasher uses about 4 gals of water and 1 kWh of energy per load as compared to 27 gals and 2.5 kWh when washing 12 place settings by hand!!
9. Do not use soap or detergents containing phosphates.
10. Do not wash boats pets or cars near the Lake where soap can run into the water.
11. Keep land clearing to a minimum.
12. Roads and paths leading to the Lake should be curved to reduce erosion. If you have
problem areas of erosion or washout, install a water bar, or small trench, across the path to divert the water away from the lake.
13. Maintain a buffer zone of natural vegetation along the shore and reduce lawn area by
planting shrubs and/or trees to minimize erosion…avoid altering the shoreline.
14. Do not use fertilizer, burn brush, or dump leaf or grass clippings in or near the Lake.
15. Do not urinate or defecate in the Lake and do not allow pets to do so either. 16. Do not feed ducks or other aquatic wildlife.
17. Follow appropriate sand dumping/beach construction regulations.
18. Remove hitch-hiking plants from boats and trailers.
19. Do not use powerful outboard motors in shallow areas.
20. Use a low pollution marine engine to reduce the amount of gas released into the
water, and avoid spilling gasoline in your boat to keep toxic gas components out of the Lake.
21. Eliminate unnecessary idling and limit engine operation at full throttle.
22. Prepare engines properly for winter storage and follow engine manufacturer‟s
recommended maintenance schedule.
