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The June Advocate is full of celebrations and transitions. First, we thank Andy and Michelle Freeman, who are moving to New York State after 24 years of running the Dublin General Store.
In town news, the Dublin Public Library is gearing up to celebrate its 125th anniversary in July, and new director Emaline Bergeron describes the loss of a book series and a subsequent act of generosity.
Supervisors of the Checklist chair Kyle Wilcox lists requirements for voter registration in New Hampshire. Summer Playground is starting soon, and information is on the town’s website. A new Master Plan steering committee is forming, and Planning Board chair Archie McIntyre seeks community involvement. Kathy Nichols acknowledges the civic contributions of Will Elcoate, a new U.S citizen. Judy Mortner interviews Daoning Wang, the friendly face behind the recycling bins at the Transfer Station.
Nicole Pease describes end-of-year activities at DCS, and school board representative Mary Armstrong acknowledges the long tradition of NHDI, the tenure of Vicki Brown at DCS, and the district’s adoption of a new language arts curriculum. The June issue celebrates the accomplishments of Dublin’s high school and college graduates.
Dublin School says goodbye to Head of School Brad Bates, and announces the appointment of Lindsey Burkhardt as director of the Outdoor Center.
Functional medicine practitioner Jody Feinman describes the use of natural remedies and supplements to improve health.
The DubHub continues its weekly and monthly offerings, and highlights a floral art show, a talk on “MicroExploring,” and a music and art festival.
Allan Fox and Beekman Pool, venerated Dubliners and fathers, are remembered by their children.
Lisa Foote visits the new Dublin home of The Caterpillar Lab; Tom Warren describes the fearsome goshawk; and the Beech Hill-Dublin Lake Watershed Association announces Sunday parking for the new accessible Meadow Trail.
Swimming and boating season is coming, along with the Lake Hosts at the boat ramp to protect our lake. Dublin Women’s Community Club beach cleanup day precedes the official opening of the beach in late June.
We learn about Heidi and Kevin Doran, who run Dublin Lavender on Upper Jaffrey Road, and Stacey Scherer and Geary Pyles, who moved to town from Washington, D.C.
The issue also includes history and culture: Tom Sileo writes about the Dublin visits of minister and abolitionist Theodore Parker in the mid-19th century. The Walden School announces its concert schedule; The Park Theatre offers music, movies, and a performing arts camp; Music on Norway Pond reschedules Yiddish music group Levyosn; and the season begins at the Peterborough Players with “Baskerville.” The Dublin Community Church Book & More Sale happens in early June.
Dublin Food Pantry founder Brie Morrissey reminds us of the ongoing need for contributions, and End 68 Hours of Hunger gears up for its summer food distribution program.
Finally, we acknowledge with sadness the recent passing of three Dubliners: Alan Edelkind, Jack Lewis, and Tom Robinson, and announce a memorial service for Susie Catlin on July 12.