Welcome to the Dublin Advocate, a monthly newsletter sponsored by the town of Dublin, NH, with news and events for our citizens here and elsewhere. It is written and edited by neighbors, for neighbors. Submit relevant items of interest to our community in article format with photographs to DublinAdvocate@nullgmail.com. Articles and advertising subject to edit. Articles of a partisan political nature will not be accepted.
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Please join your neighbors and vote in the election on November 5 at Town Hall from 8 am to 7 pm. In the November issue, town officials provide information about registering to vote on election day, as well as guidelines for supporting candidates outside the building. Meet two new members of the office of the Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Deputy Sarah Wilcox, and Assistant Erica Hanninen. Say hello when you see them at the polls and around town!
In observance of Veterans Day on November 11, local U.S. Army veteran Phil Cayford shares recollections of his service during the Vietnam war, a turbulent time in our country’s history and a formative time in his own life. Dublin Consolidated School students will observe the holiday by writing letters to local veterans and learning about the importance of service.
Education continues to be top of mind in Dublin, with information from our school board representative on the funding formula used to determine Dublin’s share of ConVal district costs. The Dublin Education Advisory committee updates us on the status of the minority report from the ConVal Feasibility Study Committee. Dublin School has launched their Global Scholars Program for students from crisis zones worldwide. Dublin Christian School has been recognized for excellence among Christian schools.
There’s always a way around here to learn something new! The Library has a large selection of new books available for patrons, as well as a new program on mindfulness and a new book club. Anyone interested in career options in the field of energy efficiency will want to check out certification programs offered by MAXT and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Harris Center offers a long list of programs in November to learn about the natural world. And the Jaffrey Civic Center will host a monthly speaker series, kicking off with Mel Allen, editor of Yankee magazine, who shares colorful stories about his career in journalism.
In the arts, Music on Norway Pond features an upcoming concert with four Broadway divas performing hit Broadway tunes. DublinArts is back with Tennessee William’s The Glass Menagerie. The Walden School summer music program at Dublin School is grateful for community support and will be back for the 2025 season with an opening concert in June.
The Conservation Commission shares information about the critical role of wetlands in storm-proofing our environment. A photo of the damage caused by the Great Hurricane of 1938 to the steeple of the Dublin Community Church never fails to amaze! (We get a glimpse inside the attic of that church as work is done to improve safety even today.)
End 68 Hours of Hunger is feeding an average of 240 students every weekend, and continues to need your support. With the holiday season upon us, you can support Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services by ordering poinsettias. Perhaps you’ll want to plan on joining a special potluck dinner on Christmas Day at the the Dublin Community Church.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back on November 3!