Mystery lady models "Hysterical Hat."

The Hysterical Hat is back! Yes, gather up your funky decorations and start designing your hat now for the contest. It is a great way to enjoy the festivities of Croydon Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 pm. to Fireworks. The contest has not been present for the past several years, but now it is back on the event schedule by popular demand. 

In addition to the Hysterical Hat Contest there are other events for the day, they include: Bicycle Rodeo, Face Painting, Watermelon Eating Contest, Children's Crafts, Fireworks, as well as use of the facility for kayaking, sailing, and of course the infamous The Flat vs. The Village tug of war. Prediction: Croydon Flat will win this year! 

Of course, there is the Chicken B-B-Q prepared by the Croydon Volunteer Department, followed by an Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Croydon Community Church. Rumor has it that the Croydon Singers will be on hand for entertainment. 

Kim McKinney, Dena Scalfani, Sue Swan, and Andrea Drew started Croydon Community Day several years ago. A call is out, this year for help on Friday with preparations and clean up crew for Sunday following the event. Anyone wishing to help can contact Kim McKinney (603) 863-9340, Dena Scalfani, Andrea Drew (603) 863-3149, or Sue Swan (603) 863-2060. 

Town Clerk Notes

Any property owner wishing to have a copy of their current property card can pick it up at the Town Office. If you would like it mailed to you, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a note requesting your property card. 

Notes from The Selectmen's Office

August 11, minutes: 
David Allen from GDS Waste Management was asked to the meeting by the Selectboard to discuss fees and other Transfer Station related items. David discussed current pricing and billing.

Charlene Little was asked by the President of the Croydon Historical Society to ask the Selectboard if the Town would be willing to purchase a U.S. Flag & Display case to be presented to the "Oldest Living Croydon Veteran" during a gathering in November at a Town function. Selectboard will purchase the case/flag. 

The rest of the evening was dedicated to administrative duties.

July 28, minutes: 
Lisa Birmingham, a representative from Comcast, came in to discuss placing service on a small section of Old Springfield road. Selectboard agreed to this arrangement. Lisa will send the contract for signatures.

Health Officer Steve Cunningham asked the Selectboard if the town would allow him to use the school bus to transport people to DHMC for the free clinic flu shot in the fall. Selectboard stated that Steve should contact the School Board for use of the bus.

Craig Nichols came in to discuss the final version of the abatements. Abatement statements will be mailed out July 29, 2009.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting Monday Sept. 14, 6:00 pm. Croydon Town Hall

Adrian M. Wittasek is applying for a variance to install a new drilled well within the required 35 foot setback on the northwest corner of the lot bordering the road by the McClelland's property, and the fence by the Almstrom's property.. (Neighbors have been notified). Address; 121 Croydon Brook Rd ...Croydon ...Map 15, Lot 382.

Croydon Historical Society

The next meeting of the historical society is on Saturday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. 

On The Cheap

September 6 Claremont in the Lincoln Years, 1809-1865. New exhibit open from 2 to 5 p.m., Claremont History Museum, 26 Mulberry St. Claremont. $1, members free. Sponsored by Claremont Historical Society. Information: (603) 542-6454.