Library Hours:

Mon. 10 am -12 & 1- 5 pm

Tues. 9 am - 12 & 1 - 8 pm

Wed. 1 - 5 pm

Thurs. 9 -12 & 1 - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

You can request books / contact us by phone 603-456-2289, online,

or from the catalog at https://pillsbury.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/

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Newsletter@library.warnerNH.gov by Jan. 21 for Jan. 23 issue!

Concerned about local taxes? NH School Funding Fairness Project’s mission is to educate NH residents on how the state of New Hampshire downshifts the cost of public education funding on to property taxpayers; how this system creates huge disparities in tax bills town to town, and in the quality of education students receive.

NHSFFP will be giving a presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 28 6:30 pm at KRHS, in Sutton. This is an hour-long presentation with Q&A at the end.

https://www.facebook.com/NHSchoolFundingFairness or https://fairfundingnh.org/

You can also sign their petition to NH Legislators at https://secure.everyaction.com/AG4eKJMc0qMA6DEjEEB5Q2

Related event: Wed., January 29, 3:30pm to 4:30pm in The Gallery at MainStreet BookEnds: Josh Cowen, author of The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Paperback)

The library wants to hear from YOU. Take our quick Pillsbury Free Library Programs Survey online at: https://forms.gle/SHhSuuMxLVkChziS9

Warner People

Welcome to Christen (Chrissy) Almanzar, Warner's new Land Use Secretary.

Congratulations to Warner's Sam Dixon, Librarian at Bow High School, who was the Rosen publishing School Librarian of the Month selection in December.

The Boston Post Cane (awarded to the oldest resident) will be presented by the Warner Selectmen and the Warner Historical Society to Virginia L. Zwinggi on Saturday February 1 at 1 pm at the Warner Town Hall. Come help celebrate with her!

Congratulations to the 7 KRHS students who graduated from the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Program: Gage Richard, Renae Purslow, Danica Janssen, Sienna Loomis, Chloe Hasey, Isabelle Dragon and Meadow Chase.

Congrats also to KRMS Drone Teams. Both Teams, The Jet Blues and The Rambunctious Robots, won the Teamwork Mission Champion Award! and qualified for the Aerial Drone Championship in West Virginia in May. The Jet Blues were also awarded the All Around Champion - Middle School Level.

New Hours for the Assessing and Building Department started Jan. 13, 2025: 9-4 Mon & Wed, 9-6 Tues and 7-7 Thurs.

The Town of Warner Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 20, 2025 on proposed changes to our Flood Plain Ordinance as necessary to comply with requirements of the national flood insurance program.

Written comments will be made a part of the record of the meeting and must be received by 12:00 PM noon on the day of the meeting Monday, January 20, 2025, mailed to PO Box 265, Warner NH, emailed to landuse@warnernh.gov or delivered to Town Hall.

Current Flood Plain Development Ordinance is at warnernh.gov/departments/planning/

Public information meeting about the Concord Lake Sunapee Rail Trail project on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 6 pm at Warner Town Hall. The engineers for the proposal for the trail at the Exit 9 interchange (HEB) will be presenting more information. Some project info is at https://clsrt.org/trail-details/warner-project-news/#Anchor_Exit9

The Encore Solar project has been approved. Notice of Decision:

https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/zbanod/zbanod-20241007-PB_Encore_Solar.pdf Ref docs: https://warnernh.gov/landusecases/?inactive#Encore

The Town of Warner is seeking a Police officer, a Transfer Station attendant, and DPW crew member. warnernh.gov/job-openings/

1040 and 1040 SR Tax forms (but no instructions) have arrived at Pillsbury Free Library! Or find forms and instructions at www.irs.gov/site-index-search?search=1040

AARP New London offers FREE tax preparation and filing with help from certified tax counselors for anyone who cannot afford to pay for tax prep.

Call 802-359-7480 and leave your name and phone number. Someone will return your call to set up your in-person appointment at Whipple Hall in New London starting February 1st. To learn more about this program, https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/ Or call 1-800-227-7669 to find a program in other locations.

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet for a Public Session on the 2nd floor of the Warner Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 11 AM on Friday, January 31, 2025.

This meeting will be to register voters and/or to make changes to the checklist. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may register or make the changes with the Town Clerk's Office.

Filing Period to be a candidate for election on the March Town Meeting ballot is Wed, January 22, 2025 – Fri, January 31, 2025. Please use the Declaration of Candidacy Form. Positions are listed on the Notices page https://warnernh.gov/notices/

Filing may be completed at the Town Clerk’s Office, by mail to PO Box 265, Warner, NH 03278, email to townclerk@warnernh.gov, or by fax to 603-456-2297. Town Clerk's Office is open Monday & Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Town Clerk's Office will also be open on the final day, ** Friday, January 31st from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. ** YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON IF DECLARING ON FRI, JAN 31st.

Petitions: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 is the last day for 25 or more registered voters or 2% of the registered voters, whichever is less, to submit to the Select Board a petition to include as a warrant article per RSA 39:3

To file for Municipal Budget committee (no School board openings this year): https://www.kearsarge.org/district/pages/budgetannual-meetingvoter-information Forms available at the SAU #65 Office, 114 Cougar Court, New London or click here Send to Attention: District Clerk, SAU 65,114 Cougar Court, New London, NH 03257. (RSA 671:19) Any questions, please call Doreen Salera at 603-526-9163.

Johnathan Lord will be at Cafe One East between 11 to 1 on Saturday Jan. 18 with petitions Town meeting warrant articles.

1. Warrant Article for Veteran's Tax Credit: Shall the Town of Warner modify the Veteran’s Tax Credit in accordance with RSA 72:28, II from $500 per year to $750?

2. Warrant Article for All Veterans Credit: to modify all Veterans’ tax credits amount from $500 to $750.

3. Warrant Article to increase Board of Selectmen to five members.

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM - sewing sessions at the Library. Anyone interested in sewing. Contact Susan at warner4hclub@gmail.com. We have several sewing machines available for use, and helpful volunteers can be available if we know in advance. Or make an appointment with Library staff to use a sewing machine at other times.

The Seventh Annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest has officially opened MagnifyVoices Press Release. www.youtube.com/shorts/vic-4UW3v1M

The Local: Music Thursdays 5-8 pm Team Trivia Nights: Weds at 6 pm.

Reed's North: Tavern Night Sat. 6-9 pm:  1/18 Wayne St Jacques. Open Mic with Brian Booth (Every 1st Saturday), Trivia with Competitive Edge Trivia Thursdays 6-8

Sun, Jan 19 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Seaglass tree craft by All Ways Arts at Reed's North $65 No Experience needed! We will guide you step by step through creating a 9in tall seaglass winter tree with a starfish on top! All supplies included in price.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Hampshire (OLLI at UNH) is a member-driven, volunteer-based educational program for older adults.

Spring 2025 term begins Monday, February 24. From in-class and online Zoom to Outdoor Adventures and Exploring the Community categories, over 160 courses will be offered statewide through the middle of June! Registration opens Monday, February 3 at 9 a.m. Call 603.255.3553 to request a course catalog, receive more information on becoming an OLLI at UNH member, and register for courses. https://www.unh.edu/olli/

Other Event listings online : warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

Are you seeing ALL of this newsletter? In some emails or devices, the text is clipped or partly hidden, and you may see a note like "Continue reading" The bottom of the newsletter has Notecard images so if you don't see that, you're MISSING OUT!

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum From January through April, the museum will be open Fridays only, 10-4, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm

MKIM 2025 Annual Meeting will be January 18, 2025, 12:00pm - 3:30pm.

12:00 pm - Potluck lunch provided by Trustees, galleries and gift shop open.

1:00 pm - Program and updates on MKIM Committees' successes

2:00 pm - Galleries, gift shop, visiting, and traditional social dance and songs

3:30pm - Farewell

In case of inclement weather, please check the Indian Museum Events page

Old School PE is active again, on Wednesdays at Simonds School, 1/22/25 from 6:30-8:30pm! Events with more details will be created soon, but for now, comment on the https://www.facebook.com/groups/warneroldschoolpe page if you're interested in joining this free and inclusive Fun workout session with local friends.

Kawasiwajo Community Land Trust (KCLT) is seeking applicants for a part time Event and Marketing independent contractor position. 6 hours per week, $25-$30 per hour. 

For Job description contact info@kcltnh.org or look soon at https://www.kcltnh.org/

Indoor Pickleball in the Simonds School gym, Mondays and Fridays 6:30-8 pm. Except days the school is closed or cancels after school activities. Free. See who's coming and sign in on TeamReach app WarnerNHPB, group code WPB21 or just show up! Use the outside door of gym. NOT meeting Monday January 20 or Friday Feb 7 (PTO Movie)

Do you wish Pillsbury Free Library programs were at times you could attend? Do you have suggestions on programs you want us to offer? Take our quick Pillsbury Free Library Programs Survey online at: https://forms.gle/SHhSuuMxLVkChziS9

Coming Soon! Boston Aquarium passes, Jan. - May 2025 and Museum of Science passes all year, for 1/2 price entry!

Thank you to so many of you who have donated to our Fifth Annual Appeal! Donations help us to offer so much more! If you would like to make a gift you can send a check to PO Box 299, Warner, NH 03278 or give electronically at https://bit.ly/pfl-donation. Thank you!—The Trustees of the Pillsbury Free Library

We have Library passes for free or reduced cost admission to:

NH State Parks pass - Find parks which are open at nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/ and news updates at https://www.facebook.com/NewHampshireStateParks

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Wed-Sun. 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Free with library pass. See starhop.com for SHOW schedules (add $7 /show/person).

The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester currier.org open Wed- Sun. 10am-5pm.

and school holidays. 1/2 price with a library pass.

Second Saturdays are Free for NH Residents. 1st Wednesdays Memory Cafe., Art for Vets Family Day is the 3rd Saturday of every month, free entry for Veterans & family.

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston: www.mfa.org/exhibitions

For the promo-code "pass" discount at MFA, for $10 admission, call 603-456-2289.

Current exhibits: Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore to Jan. 20, 2025. Timed tickets.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum From January through April, the museum will be open Fridays only, 10-4, with tours at 10:30 and 1:30. Groups tours are also available for groups of 10 or more during the winter by calling and making an appointment. Email education@indianmuseum.org. or call 603-456-2600 to arrange a time and date.

New Hampshire Telephone Museum By appt. for groups, Jan-Feb

Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person). Various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in schedules.

Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.

Are you a teen interested in reading and reviewing books for the Teen books section? Stop by the library on a Monday or Tuesday or call and talk to Casey!

Twin Ridge Farm is offering February break pony camp so long as at least a couple of kids sign up. For the winter version you can sign up for individual days or the full week.

Bits Etc - ask about Day Camp January 20th (Monday, MLK Day) from 9:00- 1:00. Bring a snack and warm clothes for some fun with the herd! https://bitsetc.org/

Simonds PTO is preparing for a March Lip Sync! Kids, start picking your song now!

The library is giving away furniture: We are replacing our original 1890s Table and chairs and need to find homes for them. For free. Chairs are large.

The table is 107" long and 44"W x 31" H. small drawers on both long sides. Very sturdy

It does not come apart for moving. Call 603-456-2289.

Coming Soon! Registration for the (April 12) Annual Indoor Flea Market library fundraiser. $15 per table/ space inside Warner Town Hall. We have to finalize the lower level new floor plan for tables and set up the online registration form.

Recycling

In Warner, Recycling earns $$ and reduces tipping costs, especially Metal, Aluminum, Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, Plastics #1 and #2 (clear/green and laundry/milk).

Want to get together with others to talk about solutions to NH environment and energy concerns? Find online meetings and activities at https://www.newhampshirenetwork.org/

A four-part series of webinars will provide Conservation Commissioners and other town volunteers with information and resources related to conservation actions they can take for wildlife in New Hampshire. takingactionforwildlife.org/resource-library/2025-wildlife-webinar-series

Following the webinar series, the Taking Action for Wildlife team will be providing direct assistance to a select number of communities on a project to benefit wildlife and habitats by providing support to identify goals, creating a project plan and timeline, connecting you to resources, and assisting with project implementation. Applications will be available in March 2025 following completion of the webinar series. Preference will be given to communities that participate in webinars and have a defined project goal.

Stop by the Brookside building (51 E. Main St, just down from United Church of Warner) to check out the amazing products of two creative businesses, Beez Ink Studio (Sandy Bartholomew) https://www.facebook.com/BeezInk, https://beezinkstudio.com/ and George S. Wallace Bag Maker. (Suite 4).www.georgeswallacebagmaker.com, Facebook: George S Wallace Bagmaker: open Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri., 12 noon until 6pm and other times by chance.

Bagley Pond Perennials is taking orders for spring! Take advantage of 15% off preorders now by using the code "Justforyou". Sale ends January 31st.

BUY LOCAL! From local businesses such as those below and others listed at https://kearsargechamber.org/page/members (like Massage!)

Job openings in the Kearsarge Regional School District www.kearsarge.org/careers 

Also, Bus drivers are still wanted!

Franklin VNA & Hospice free Walk-In Advanced Care Planning session at 75 Chestnut St, Franklin. Friday, January 17, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM, a Franklin VNA & Hospice Social Worker/Notary Public will be available to discuss end-of-life wishes, review Advanced Directives to make sure they reflect your decisions, assist with filling out Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and/or Living Will, and discuss how to talk with your loved ones regarding your final wishes. Advanced Directive booklets will be available to complete or take with you. (603) 934-3454f or email info@franklinvna.org.

Family Closet Thrift Store Open Weds and Saturdays 10am-4pm 603-456-2183.

Closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 31. No new item donations accepted until February!

Warner Area Food Pantry. www.warnerconnectsnh.org.

Wish List: Canned Beets, Canned Cream Corn, Jam/Jelly, Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Tea

**a Rolodex for the office would be appreciated**

Appliances Update: A Heartfelt Thank You! Thanks to your donations, we’ve been able to get new appliances that were needed and that will make a huge difference in how we serve our neighbors in need.

Warner Connects Annual Meeting! Saturday, January 18 at Pillsbury Free Library, at 10:00 AM in the meeting room. Come hear 2024 accomplishments and 2025 dreams.

Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4-6 pm & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm .

Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 1pm.

Pantry facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264195575

The United Church of Warner sanctuary is open 4:30-6:30 PM every Thursday for a quiet place to pray.

Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street. Tues and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or call 603-456-2207

Welfare Office Thursdays 1-4 pm on the 3rd floor of the Community building. Contact Peter Flynn, Warner Welfare officer at 603-456-3004 or 456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov. If you are having trouble getting through call 456-2298 x 1.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 to talk and/ or request help.

Health insurance Help

www.medicare.gov/plan-compare. HealthCare.gov NEW subsidies for many people.

Merrimack County ServiceLink at 1-866-634-9412 or 603-228-6625

Hometown Senior Solutions 603-441-2365. www.hometownseniorsolutions.com/

https://healthynh.org/initiatives/access-to-care/get-covered/ (603) 415-4256.