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The March Advocate begins with upcoming elections: candidates for town office present their qualifications, and we summarize town and school district warrant articles.
The library is gearing up for the celebration of its 125th anniversary, and director Karen Madigan announces her retirement.
ConVal School Board representative Bill Gurney presents the proposed district budget and other district articles up for a vote on March 10. At Dublin Consolidated School, principal teacher Nicole Pease describes a food drive and the annual One School, One Book event. The musical Alice by Heart is upcoming at Dublin School.
Women’s History Month is commemorated with a story by Julie Rizzo about the World War II homefront experiences of her grandmother Luella Archer. Lisa Foote looks back to the Revolutionary War and the involvement of Dublin patriots. Jeanne Sterling reminisces about early days at the Dublin Town Hall.
Special events at the DubHub include a chili cook-off, a conversation with musicians, and pancakes with the Easter Bunny – in addition to the regular weekly and monthly activities.
With spring on the horizon, the issue is full of nature: Katie Featherston describes how “beneficial” pests make it through the winter, the Harris Center hosts its annual salamander crossing brigade, and Katy Wardlaw addresses the threat of the hemlock woolly adelgid to hemlock forests, and some chemical and biological remedies.
The Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee holds a Styrofoam collection event, and the Dublin Community Food Pantry continues its 24/7 operation.
As always, there are cultural and educational opportunities just beyond our town line: a Music on Norway Pond trombone concert, classes at MAXT, and films and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Park Theatre.
Finally, Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8 – and that’s good news!