Town Crier Week of June 2, 2019

Sun. 6/2/19  Down Cellar Poets' Workshop for adult writers will meet at 1:00pm at the library.  This is a contemporary poetry study and writing workshop for any adult poets.  Facilitated by Jimmy Pappas.  For information, call 798-3410

Mon. June 3- The B.C.E.P. Waste Facility will have NEW hours, starting Tues, June 4, 2019.  Hours of operation will be:  Tues. thru Fri. 7:30 am to 4:00 pm- The scales will close at 3:45pm.  Sat. hours will be 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Scales close at 1:45 pm.  (lead article)

Mon June 3rd- everyone is invited to the library at 7:00 pm for a presentation by Fish & Game on Black Bears!  There have been several sightings in Chichester and you might want to hear how to deal with them.  There will be a slide show and furs will be on display.

Tues. June 4th - Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6:30pm in the Grange Hall

Wed. June 5th -  The Knitting Circle will meet at the library at 3:30pm  Join in the fun group to knit or crochet-open to all.

Wed.  The Chichester School Board will meet at 6:00 pm. There are openings for a Kindergarten and 6th Grade teacher.  Also, the Student Council is organizing a gift for Mr. Beaverstock (outgoing CCS principal.) The school would like to join forces with the community to purchase a "buddy bench" with his name on it for the playground.  If you would like to participate, please send in a donation to the attention of Mrs. Mara by June 7th.

Fri.  There is Color & Coffee at the library at 3:00 pm

The Library is proud to announce they will be receiving the "Children's Literary Foundation Rural Library Grant."  for $2,000 worth of new children's books!  Just in time to go along with the children's area renovation!  Also, $250 for kids program to improve literacy.  The CCS school will also receive $500 worth of new books for their library.  Each child will receive 2 new books to take home-in the fall, an author will come to the school to present the books-  

Sun June 9th- The Chichester Youth Association will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Fire Station.  All are welcome to come & hear about the new playground area & equipment & if you have any questions about summer sports programs, they can be asked & answered!  You can e-mail:  ChichesterYouthAssociation@gmail.com with questions.  Help is needed to run the Snack Shack at the playground.

Mon. June 10th-there is a basket making class at the library-registration required-stop in or call 798-5613

Also on June 10h- Grateful Sleds , Rte 28, will be having their annual Moe Ride!

Submitted by Carol Hendee