Photo: The setting of a concrete bridge beam at the High Rd Bridge. Each beam weighs about 20 tons. (submitted Randy Stevens)
OPEN HOUSE - PUBLIC WELCOME!
You are cordially invited to welcome The Town of Lee’s New Town Administrator, Julie Glover!
Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Public Safety Complex
20 George Bennett Rd, Lee from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Please stop in for refreshments and introduce yourself. Please RSVP by December 13th to dhayes@leenh.org
Part-Time Employment Opportunity
Janitor: The Town of Lee is seeking to hire a part-time twenty (20) hour a week janitor to assist with the cleaning of all town buildings.
This position does require some strenuous physical exertion to include frequent bending, crouching and lifting of objects. Pay is $10.00 to $10.45 an hour.
Please forward resumes to Interim Town Administrator Chester W. Murch, Town of Lee, 7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03861 by Friday, December 23, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
The Town of Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Winter is Coming!
The Town of Lee has a "Snow Casting" ordinance. Briefly this means it is a violation to place or cause to be placed any snow upon a roadway with in the town. So please do not shovel, snow blow or plow snow out into the street. A copy of this or any other ordinance is available at the Police Department, the Town Hall, or on the Town’s website.
Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday season,
The men and women of the Lee Police Department
Button Up Lee - Weatherization Seminar & Workshop
December 3, 2011 10am – 1pm at the Lee Town Hall
The Lee Energy Committee is pleased to invite you to Button Up Lee, an event aimed at educating Lee citizens about simple and effective ways to weatherize your homes while weatherizing the Town Hall, Annex, and Library! This hands-on workshop will show you how to identify problem areas in your own home and will demonstrate various weatherization techniques. It will provide a practical opportunity to implement these efficiency measures on three town buildings under the guidance of energy professionals. Dress warmly. Hot drink provided.
Weatherization measures to be demonstrated include:
• Door weatherization
• Window weatherization
• Expanding foam air sealing
• Water pipe insulation
• Hot water tank wrap
• Electrical outlet covers
• Lighting Options
• Energy Questions
This workshop is presented by the Sustainable Development and Energy Systems Group, supported by an Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant funded project, and by the Lee Energy Committee. For more information contact the Energy Committee at LCOX@LEENH.ORG
The Town Forest on the Cusp of Winter -A Nature Walk sponsored by the Lee Conservation Commission
Saturday, December 3 at 1:15
As autumn comes to a close, the forest becomes a more open and quiet place - a lovely time to take a walk. We’ll be looking at evergreens of the forest floor, some unusual trees, and a few of the different ecosystems encompassed within the town forest complex. Along the way, we’ll talk about some of the different strategies and special adaptations that woodland species have for coping with the rigors of winter. Perhaps we’ll even check out a prodigious pile of porcupine poop....
Folks of all ages are welcome. We’ll meet at the picnic table beside the library. Rain Date: Saturday, December 10 at 10
LEE FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Christmas Tree Safety
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly.
FACTS
• One of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems.
• Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they have a higher chance to be deadly.
• A heat source too close to the tree causes one in every five of the fires.
After Christmas
• Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.
Picking the tree
• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.
Placing the tree
• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1–2” from the base of the trunk.
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.
Lighting the tree
• Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of LED strands to connect.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
Supervisors of the Checklist
In preparation for the Presidential Primary Election on January 10, 2012 the supervisors of the checklist will meet at the Lee Town Hall on January 3, 2012 from 7:00 – 7:30 pm to make corrections of the checklist.
This is the last day for town clerk/supervisor to accept voter registration applications.No additions or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session until Election Day.
Voters may register at the polls on Election Day.
Transfer Station Holiday Hours
Closed Christmas Eve 2:00 PM, Open late 'til 7:00 PM, Tuesday & Thursday (Dec. 20 & 22)
Lee Public Library
10th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The Lee Triangle/Town Center
Come meet your neighbors and share the spirit of the Holiday Season with songs and of course, the lighting of the tree! Please note that the tree lighting starts after dark, so bring a flashlight to use as you make your way to the tree. Parking is available at the Town Hall parking lot and at the Safety Complex, with limited parking available at the Grange Hall.
Holiday Community Concert
Saturday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Lee Grange Hall
Again this year, the Friends of the Lee Public Library invite you to attend a free community concert immediately following the tree lighting on the triangle green at 6:00 p.m. When you hear the voices sing from the Grange doorway you will know it is time to stroll from the tree lighting to the Grange where Alan Eaton and Mudhook will perform. Mudhook will provide a combination of the maritime music they are known for, plus a number of traditional jigs, reels, possibly hornpipes or slip jigs and sprinkled through will be seasonal offerings for the holidays. Check out their website at www.mudhook.net. Mudhook will also have their CD “First Home” available for sale at the concert for $15.00. Light refreshments will be served and any monetary donation you would
like to make will go directly to providing Library programs and services. We are planning on another wonderful gathering this year so don’t miss it!
Craft Workshops
Make the most of this holiday season by joining us at the library for the third fun and festive workshop. All workshops are for ages 14 & up and registration is required. Please call the library or drop by for more information and to pick up a tools list for each workshop. Monday, December 5, 7-8 p.m.
Holiday Ornament
Join us at the library to make a holiday ornament from decorative card stock. The ornament we’ll be making is currently on display in the library.
Calling All Artists/Artisans
Looking for 15 minutes of fame? How about a whole month instead? Each month, the Library features the work of a local artist or artisan. Please consider displaying your work for the enjoyment of the Lee community. For more information, contact the Library at 659-2626.
December Artist/Artisan of the Month
Lee resident and Library Assistant, Cheryl Adams has enjoyed decorative painting for almost twenty years although she hasn’t picked up a paint brush for the last 5 years. Some of her work is on display for the month of December.
Cold Smoking Meat
Saturday, December 10, 11 a.m.
1790 Farm
40 Stepping Stone Rd.
Lee, NH
Cold Smoking is the process of flavoring and preserving food by exposing it to the smoke from burning wood. Meats and fish are the most common smoked foods, though cheeses and vegetables are also often smoked. In colonial America, most farms included a small building called the smokehouse, where meats could be smoked and stored. Come join Tony Christopher and Blaine Cox and learn how easy it is to use cold smoking to flavor & preserve meats.
Registration is required by calling the library at 659-2626.
These programs are part of the Lee Backyard Farming Initiative (BFI) series of lectures & workshops, sponsored by the Agricultural Commission and the Lee Public Library. For more information about the BFI contact the Lee Library.
A Tea Party for Grownups
Saturday, December 17, 1-2 p.m.
Rebecca Sanders will offer a demonstration and discussion of various ways in which tea is used in cooking and beverages beyond hot and cold. This will be a wonderful celebration of the holiday season so get your reservation in early and bring a friend. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Book for January 9 meeting: “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann
Let the Great World Spin is an emotional tour de force. It is a heartbreaking book, but not a depressing one. Through their anguish, McCann’s characters manage to find comfort, even a kind of redemption. Always in the background is a time and a place, the waning days of Nixon and Vietnam, and New York in the 1970s. McCann brings an immigrant’s refreshing sense of awe to the same terrain. Every now and then the city shook its soul out. It assailed you with an image, or a day, or a crime, or a terror, or a beauty so difficult to wrap your mind around that you had to shake your head in disbelief. —Johnathan Mahler: The New York Times
December Holiday Hours
The library’s operating hours on Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24) and New Year’s Eve (Saturday, December 31) will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please note that this opening/closing time is earlier than the library’s usual operating hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. We will also be closed on Monday, December 26.
5th and 6th Grade Book Club
For 5th and 6th graders, this club meets the first Thursday of each month from 3-4 p.m. Participants will read and discuss a different book each month. And—pizza will be served, courtesy of Pizza Spinners! Students may take bus 8 directly to the library after school. Sign up by calling 659-2626.
Story Time
Preschool story time for ages 3-6 is held on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. This is a 40 minute program. A 30 minute toddler story time for ages 2-3 meets Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Both programs include stories, songs, finger plays, flannel board and a craft. Registration is not required.
Dog Days at the Library
Children in grades K-4 can read with a 4 footed friend! We are pleased to announce that three Lee residents will be participating this year in the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) Program which is dedicated to improving reading skills of children using registered Pet Partner teams as literacy mentors. Barb Brothwell and her Pug Izzy will be here on the first Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Carla Corey will be returning at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month with her Cocker Spaniel, Joy. And kids can meet with Stacey Bender and her Chocolate Lab, Bailey, at 10:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. If interested in having some reading fun, call 659-2626 and sign up!
Burn Permits
Stop by the Firehouse at 20 George Bennett Road, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, on the day you would like to burn. Due to changing weather conditions we cannot give permits out a week ahead of time. If you would like to burn during the weekend please come see us on Fridays. If you have any questions feel free to call at 659-5411.
When you can burn:
9:00am-5:00pm: No Burning unless Raining with Permit
5:00pm-9:00am: Burning allowed with Permit
Raining: Burning allowed with Permit during the day
Snow Cover: No Permit Needed
Chimney Safety Hot Topics
A great site for all your questions from Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). You can also search for a certified chimney sweep in your area.
Q. How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
This is a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be cleaned at 1/8" of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. Factory-built fireplaces should be cleaned when any appreciable buildup occurs. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home.
Links to Additional Resources:
The Lee Fire & Rescue Department will come to your residence and do a Limited Visual Inspection of your woodstove, fireplace, and chimney. Please call the Department at 659-5411 to schedule an appointment.
PLAY!
The Grand Opening of PLAY! will not be December 3rd as planned. It has been moved to December 10th & 11th.
PLAY! offers an indoor adventure that your kids can enjoy all year round! Memberships, Day Passes and Party Packages are available. Located at #40 Route 4 in Lee (Next to The Family Dollar at the Lee Traffic Circle)
Indoor Bouncy Houses, Climbing Structures, Race Tracks, Dance Party Room and a Girls Glam Room all in a convenient location and safe and friendly environment!
Visit www.playisfun.com for more info!
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