Second Adams Pond Day Approaching this Mother’s Day

May 7, 2013

The Londonderry Commerce and Visitors Center (CVC) hosts its second annual “Visit Adams Pond Day” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event will start at the Mack’s Apples U-Pick 2 Pavilion, which is located on Adams Road between Cross Road and Fiddlers Ridge Road.

During the event, families can bring a picnic lunch, take a stroll and picturesque photos in the apple blossoms, receive special prizes, and participate in a fun nature hunt for all ages. The CVC will be raffling off a Mother’s Day basket which will contain donated items from Salon Bogar, Martinelli Travel, Creative Fitness for Women, CR Sparks, and the Londonderry CVC. There is no cost for entering the raffle.

Adams Pond in Londonderry is a popular local destination. This image was captured during the CVC's Visit Adams Pond Day last year in May.

Organizers of the event hope that it will bring awareness to the current issue that Mack’s Apples is facing. “The pond is a hidden asset to the community of Londonderry. It helps keep the water table up so the farm can use the water for irrigation,” explained Kathy Wagner, Director of the CVC. The dam at the south end of the pond, which keeps it full, has been around for a very long time, she added.

Presently, the State is requiring Mack’s Apples to obtain an engineering study in order to determine if the dam needs improvements; the study will cost between $15,000 and $25,000. Mack’s Apples is working with the State to find a solution. The Town of Londonderry and Senator Sharon Carson (R) is also working with Mack’s to see if a temporary solution can be found until the dam is reestablished by the State for use.

About the Londonderry Commerce and Visitors Center
The Londonderry Commerce and Visitors Center was designed to promote the town and the surrounding region and attract businesses, visitors and new residents. Through events, memberships, and marketing, the CVC can help local businesses, farms, and interest in the community grow. By presenting the community as a great place to live, work and play, the CVC showcases the reasons why “Business is Good. Life is Better!” here in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Learn more about the CVC at www.visitlondonderry.com.

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Eagle Scout candidate to hold car wash

April 19, 2013

Eagle Scout candidate Alex Horton from troop 109 will be holding a car wash tomorrow, April 20th at the United Methodist Church at the corner of Mammoth Road and Pillsbury.  Alex is trying to raise funds to support his Eagle project: the addition of directional poles in the Musquash.  As one who frequents the Musquash with my boys and girls respect groups I can attest to how valuable the directional poles have been.  The poles have wooden plaques that show the path the walker is on, where the path will go and how to get back to the various entry points.  It is extremely important for Alex to have his funding in place for the project and this car wash will bring him one step closer.

Scouts will be avaiable to wash your car from 10am until 3pm.  Why not stop over on your way home from the field for a quick and thorough wash!  Your donation to Alex’s project will be most appreciated.

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Early Release Days Extended to Full in Response to Weather

March 22, 2013

Londonderry School District Superintendent Nathan Greenberg announced Friday, March 22, 2013 that the school district will be taking precautions to prevent the extension of the current school year any further. After the recent snowstorm this past Tuesday, the school calendar now ends on Friday, June 21, 2013.

In a letter released to parents, Greenberg states, “It appears based on current weather forecasts we remain in an unsettled weather pattern with the possibility of future storms (hopefully not during the week) as late as the beginning of April.” In response to the possibility of more storms, two scheduled early release days have been extended to full school days.

These days include this upcoming Wednesday, March 27, 2013 and Wednesday, May 22, 2013. “The additional time will give us ‘credit’ for a full day if necessary,” stated Greenberg in his letter. He added that, if there are no other school cancellations, students will gain an additional six hours of instruction this year.

Greenberg also noted in the letter that, including the most recent snow day, there have been six weather related school cancellations this school year.

To read the original letter, click here.

 

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Winter Storm Warning 12 – 16 Inches

March 18, 2013

National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning Continues

Global Warming Sign at Mack’s Apples by Andy Mack Sr. April 13th  2007.

Heavy snow expected in New Hampshire and Maine tonight through Tuesday night.

A coastal storm will develop off the mid-atlantic coast tonight and then intensify as it moves northeast Tuesday and Tuesday night. This storm will produce heavy snow across the region from late tonight through tuesday night. The snow may briefly mix with rain or sleet for a time Tuesday afternoon or evening near the immediate coast.

Winter storm warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Tuesday night.

Locations central and Southern New Hampshire and southwest Maine

Hazard types snow

  • Accumulations snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.
  • Timing late tonight into Tuesday night.
  • Impacts. roads will become snow covered and slippery. Snowfall rates of an inch or more an hour possible. Some power outages are possible near the coast in heavy wet snow. The snow may change to rain for a period along the coast Tuesday afternoon…mainly south of Portland.
  • Winds east 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
  • Temperatures…upper 20s to lower 30s.
  • Visibilities will be reduced to one quarter mile at times in heavy snow.

Instructions: A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel keep an extra flashlight food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

State Police Information

State police warn of 10-18 inches of snow, with 6-10 near the seacoast.  Snowfall will be ongoing Tuesday Affecting both morning and evening commutes.

If you must be on the roadways during this storm, please slow down and allow extra space between your vehicle and others. Slower speeds, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking.

Please keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Driving in a snowstorm is not the time to be driving while distracted.

When sharing the roads with a plow truck please, don’t crowd the plow. Don’t travel beside a plow truck for long periods of time. A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted; you may see them, but they may not see you.

Before venturing out, please make sure you’ve cleared the snow off all of your vehicle’s windows and lights, to include your brake lights and turn signals. And ALWAYS buckle up!

The best place to be during a snow storm is home. If you must be on the roadways, give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation.

Town of Londonderry

Trash pickup is suspended, from Tuesday through Friday trash pickup will be delayed one day.

Londonderry News

Stay tuned for school closings, weather and power outage reports as they happen.

For those that may rely on the Snow Grill for forecasting…

Sometimes it's hard not to hate the snow grill.

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Town Rules on Parking, Roadway Markers, Free Salt and Sand

February 17, 2013

The Londonderry Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents that the Winter Parking Ban is still in effect until April 1, 2013. The ban, which begins each year November 1, restricts residents from parking on any public road between the hours of 12 midnight and 8 AM or at any other time which may impede snow removal operations.

Any vehicle parked on a public road or right-of-way during these times will be towed by the Londonderry Police Department. If a vehicle is towed, it will be stored and released to the owner only upon payment of the cost of towing.

Did you know Londonderry has more than ten sand barrel locations throughout town? These barrels are kept full of sand for residents to use on their driveways to help with traction control.

 

This map indicates where the sand barrels can be found throughout Londonderry. Click for a larger image to find one near you!

Also, no person is allowed to place any snow or ice upon the travel portion of any road or highway. Shoveling, plowing and blowing snow into the street creates a dangerous situation for drivers that can cause accidents. Any person violating this ordinance may be subject to a penalty as specified in the Town’s snow ordinance.

Mailboxes are allowed, at the owner’s risk, in the Town’s right of way. Claims for damages resulting from the mailboxes installation are the responsibility of the owner. The town does not replace nor repair mailboxes damaged during snow removal. DPW would like to offer the following suggestions to reduce the possibility of damages:

  • Mailboxes should be installed in such a manner that no part of the mailbox is within three feet of the edge of the pavement.
  • Installations should be sturdy to withstand the weight of heavy snow resulting from plowing.

Many homeowners may also be unaware that it is their responsibility to clean their driveway culvert. “In order for the culvert to remain clean at all times, we ask that residents periodically check their culvert and free it from debris. This will go a long way toward alleviating erosion, ice build up and drainage problems in the future,” reports the Department of Public Works.

Generally, the Town has a 50 foot right-of-way, which extends 13 feet from the edge of the pavement. Residents are asked not to reconstruct road shoulders and swales or place any structures and landscape items within the Town Right-of-Way. Stakes, delineators, or rocks create a road hazard and should be removed. The Town is not liable for damages that may occur to objects placed within its right-of-way.

Photos of the Airport in this story by Londonderry News Photographer Keith Tharp Click HERE to view more winter snow clearing images around the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.  The grader image is by Londonderry News Photographer Cory Nader from the January 12th 2011 Blizzard click for more action photos.

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Winter Storm Watch Snow Starts Late Thursday Now up to Two Feet

February 6, 2013

Update at 7:17 PM Wednesday

NWS has changed the snow totals on the Winter Storm Watch.

  • Hazard Types Heavy Snow Possible
  • Accumulations of 12 to 24 inches possible
  • Impacts Snow covered roads and low visibilities 1/4 mile or less
  • Temps as low as 5 above

Late Thursday, snow will start. NWS reports that Confidence in snowfall amounts over 6 inches is growing at this time. If it tracks further south, less snow will develop. A track further north will result in more snow.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of the state starting Thursday evening through Saturday morning by the National Weather Service. Late Thursday night, light snow will begin to develop across the region, generally after 2am-4am. Snow accumulation will be light with an inch or less expected for most areas, although northern NH may see 1-4 inches.

This year, before this storm we are about a foot behind normal. This Global Warming sign was shot April 13th 2007

The National Weather Service is indicating 6 inches or more are possible for southern New Hampshire. On Friday and through the day Saturday, two systems will phase together over the region with moderate to heavy snow developing across much of the region on Friday and lasting into Saturday.

The expectation is for dry snow when the system initially begins late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Snow will gradually trend toward normal snow through the day Friday and may become wet Friday afternoon and evening, mainly in areas south of the Lakes Region. Snow will gradually transition back to normal consistency for southern areas and dry for northern areas Friday night and Saturday. Snow will gradually wind down during the day Saturday as high pressure moves in. Dry conditions are expected region wide by Saturday evening or overnight.

Winds will be gusty with this system starting Friday night into Saturday, with gusts around 25-40 mph likely. Isolated higher gusts around 40-50 mph may occur along the immediate New England coast before winding down later Saturday.

Sometimes it's hard not to hate the snow grill.

Town Services

The town of Londonderry is indicating that total accumulation of 6 inches to 18 inches is looking more likely through the event, depending on where the heaviest snow bands set up.

The Londonderry Police Department is asking residents not to park in roadways so snow plow crews can keep roads clear during this snow event.

PSNH

Power outages are likely, to report them go to the PSNH website or call them at 800 662-7764.  PSNH is closely connected to Londonderry News particularly during these events.

Storm Information

Londonderry News will be available throughout the storm, we appreciate your reports through the website and twitter.  Breaking news can be found at the top right side of the website.  You can also receive information as it happens by following us on Twitter. Any message that includes @LondonderryNH will pop up on our console, we can then inform and warn others with your information.

The following instructions are for those that would rather receive information as text messages.  Particularly useful during a power outage.

  • To start SMS Text “FOLLOW LondonderryNH” to 40404
  • To stop SMS Text “LEAVE LondonderryNH to 40404

Following on your desktop, PDA, Droid or iPhone is easier to manage plus you can provide information on your neighborhood back to us.

School closings and cancellations will of course be available as they happen.

 

 

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