Full Notification

How disappointing the winter storms all missed us huh? I was ready and didn’t even get enough to push a broom across the driveway to clear anything. Maybe next one. So, here we go-

A. I saw on a promo for NH Chronicle this morning that Fritz was doing the intro for tonight’s segment with the stage in Town Hall in the background. I don’t know if they are doing any other Washington stuff, but it’s on Channel 9 at 7:30 tonight.

B. You’re probably not thinking about it now, but it’s about 6 weeks or so till mud season. Once that arrives and DPW institutes weight restrictions on the roads you will not be able to get trucks greater than 6 tons on any town road, without approval from the DPW Director. Service vehicles (oil/propane deliveries, line trucks, fire trucks, etc) are exempt from that. Please start planning your construction projects and large item deliveries around that restriction.

C. I have the first draft of the 2009 Town Report posted on the town web site. If you want to get a jump on seeing the 2010 warrant, department reports and budget figures take a look. To make research a bit easier I will be posting the budget and warrant individually when I get them from Michelle.

D. To follow-up on the Census information I sent out in the last edition, some more safety information-

2010 Census to Begin

WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census
workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:

** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.

** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.

Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.

REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.

The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.

AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.

Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

E. I got the following request from a police chief on the seacoast. Hopefully some of you can help out- If you have an American flag that is tattered or worn and will no longer be used, please send the flag to the Pease Greeters in care of Jonathan Dach P.O. Box 518 Rye Beach, NH 03871. The stars are cut from the flags and presented to the military personnel leaving Pease. Included with the star is a short poem telling the soldiers they will not be forgotten. The flags are disposed in the appropriate manner. The preferred size flag is 3’5’.

A reminder to all of you to log on with Nixle.com to get emergency and community notices of importance. Be safe,

Chief Steve Marshall