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Published on February 22nd, 2012 |

Town Meeting

[ March 13, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] Town Meeting starts at 7:00. The polls are open between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for voting for town officers and any written ballot articles. Be sure to arrive prior to 7:00 (or vote earlier in the day). When the warrant is available we will post it here. [...]

Published on February 22nd, 2012 |

Town Meeting – Polls Open

[ March 13, 2012; 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] The Polls will open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. to allow registered voters in the community to cast their votes for the following offices and officers. The Town Meeting starts at 7:00.   Voters may choose from the candidates below who have filed, or may write-in a qualified (Nelson resident over 21 years of age) [...] [...]

Published on February 20th, 2012 |

Meet the Candidates

On Wednesday, March 7th, The Olivia Rodham Memorial Library is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” evening, which will be as follows: 6:30 – 7:00 PM Meet and greet the candidates for Nelson Selectmen. 7:00 – 8:00 Candidates for Selectmen will answer questions submitted by the audience. 8:00 Time for one on one with the candidates The following individuals have [...] [...]

Published on February 20th, 2012 |

Nelson Selectmen’s Candidates Night

[ March 7, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] In the  Nelson Town Hall Refreshments provided. 6:30 – 7:00 PM Meet and greet the candidates for Nelson Selectmen. 7:00 – 8:00 Candidates for Selectmen will answer questions submitted by the audience. 8:00 Time for one on one with the candidates and more refreshments Sponsored by Nelson’s Olivia Rodham Memorial Library Any questions? – Call the Library at 847-3214 Everyone Welcome! [...]

Published on February 16th, 2012 |

Supervisors of the Checklist

[ March 3, 2012; 11:00 am; ] Supervisors of the checklist will meet on Sat., March 3, at 11 a.m., in the Brick Schoolhouse in Nelson, to make corrections and additions to the voter list. This is the last opportunity to register to vote before Town Meeting Day, March 13. [...]

Published on February 15th, 2012 |

Bailey Brook Trail

The Nelson Trails Committee sponsored a hike recently with the Harris Center to the Bailey Brook Trail. The hike drew more than 30 people on a clear and cold Saturday, February 11th.  It was led by Rick Church, of our trails committee, and Ben Haubrich, a Harris Center guide. Meade Cadot, senior naturalist at the [...] [...]

Published on February 12th, 2012 |

Concert with Tim Eriksen | Town Hall

[ March 2, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] The Monadnock Folklore Society is very excited to present Tim Eriksen in concert  at the Nelson Town Hall. Admission is $12/$9(seniors, youth, & advance internet). [click for more info and tickets] Tim Eriksen is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes form New England [...] [...]

Published on February 10th, 2012 |

Library Book Group | Born on a Blue Day

[ March 19, 2012; 10:30 am; ] Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet This unique first-person account offers a window into the mind of a high-functioning, 27-year-old British autistic savant with Asperger’s syndrome. Tammet’s ability to think abstractly, deviate from routine, and empathize, interact and communicate with others is impaired, yet he’s capable of incredible feats of memorization and mental calculation. [...] [...]

Published on February 8th, 2012 |

Town Caucus

[ February 8, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] Town Hall 7:00   [...]

Published on February 6th, 2012 |

Town Office Update

From the Office of the Town of Nelson Select Board Over the last couple of months there have been several changes in the Town Offices. There was an incident that took place with documents being removed from the upstairs that should not have been taken from the Town Offices. Due to the sensitive nature of the [...] [...]

Published on January 25th, 2012 |

Book Group: Tiger’s Wife

[ February 27, 2012; 10:30 am; ] Olivia Rodham Memorial Library We will be discussing Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht In a Balkan country mending from years of conflict, Natalia, a young doctor, arrives on a mission of mercy at an orphanage by the sea. By the time she and her lifelong friend Zóra begin to inoculate the children there, she feels age-old superstitions and secrets gathering [...] [...]

Published on January 14th, 2012 |

Wooden Dinosaur | CD Release Concert

[ February 10, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] The Monadnock Folklore Society is excited to present home-town boy Jeff Murphy and his band, ‘Wooden Dinosaur’, to celebrate the release of their new CD ‘Spaces’ at the Nelson Town Hall Admission is $12/$9 (senior, youth, & advance internet). Click here for more info and tickets. “Wooden Dinosaur makes the kind of simple, stripped-down music that leaves [...] [...]

Published on January 12th, 2012 |

Supporting Language and Literacy

[ February 6, 2012; 10:30 am; ]           At the Library                    Supporting Language and Literacy Everyday from Birth to Preschool                               Mini-Seminar Whether you love reading or not, there are many times during the day to play with words. At this 45 minute seminar you’ll learn fun, easy ways that you can help your child prepare to read.  Everyone who attends will receive a free [...] [...]

Published on December 20th, 2011 |

Game Night at the Nelson Library

[ January 3, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. February 7, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. March 6, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Continued  by Popular Demand Everyone is invited. Bring your own refreshments and beverages to share. Tea will be available. Even in bad weather, a good group has turned out each month for Game Night at the Library. We’ve played Scrabble, Bananagrams, Dominoes, Mexican Train Dominoes, Trumpet, and assorted other games. A good time was had by all. We [...] [...]

Published on October 20th, 2011 |

Library Trustees Meeting

[ November 8, 2011; 7:00 pm; December 13, 2011; 7:00 pm; January 10, 2012; 7:00 pm; February 14, 2012; 7:00 pm; April 10, 2012; 7:00 pm; May 8, 2012; 7:00 pm; June 12, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] Agenda to be provided closer to meeting. [...]

Published on October 4th, 2011 |

Children’s Stage Adventures Performance

[ February 17, 2012; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Time and location to be announced. This is the students’ performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. We are hoping to be able to use the new Keene Middle School auditorium! (Children’s Stage Adventures Theatre Residency) [...]

Published on September 30th, 2011 |

Nelson PTO Meeting

[ October 3, 2011; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. November 7, 2011; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. December 5, 2011; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. January 3, 2012; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. February 6, 2012; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. March 5, 2012; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. April 2, 2012; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. May 7, 2012; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. June 4, 2012; 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Nelson School Multi-purpose room [...]

Published on September 11th, 2011 |

Contra Dance | Adina Gordon ~ Caller | Music by Trip to Nelson

[ February 11, 2012; 1:22 am to 1:23 am. ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors and students Beginner’s Workshop 7:30 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society Mega star caller Adina Gordon will move dancers effortless across the dance floor with grace and wit. The music: none other than the band that was born from the Nelson Monday Night Dance (and named after a Pete Sutherland tune): [...] [...]