The Goffstown Edge

New Boston Fire Department Blood Drive

The New Boston Fire Department Auxiliary is sponsoring the Red Cross in hosting a winter blood drive.  The Red Cross will be at the New Boston Central School gym on Monday, January 16th from 2:00 to 7:00 pm.  Please join us to donate blood and enjoy an assortment of homemade soups and chili as well as fabulous homemade desserts made by Auxiliary members.

If you have never donated, this will make a terrific New Years resolution- and you will feel great when you have achieved this one!

The basic requirements to donate are a minimum age of 17 (no maximum age), weight at least 110 pounds and be in good health the day of your donation.  You can donate every 56 days.  If you have medical questions regarding donating, feel free to call the Red Cross at 1-800-462-9400.

For questions about the drive, contact Lisa Plourde 487-3273.

Spaghetti Supper in NB on Nov. 5

The New Boston Auxiliary will host its annual Sarah Moody Scholarship Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, November 5, from 5 to 7 pm, at the New Boston Fire Department.

Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, assorted beversages and apple crisp.

The cost for dinner is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 6-12, and free children 5 and younger.  The price for a family of four is $25.

A variety of pies will also be available for $10 each, boxed and up and ready to take home.

All proceeds will benefit the Sarah Moody scholarship fund, which will go to a New Boston senior attending college next fall.

Red Cross Blood Drive in New Boston

The annual New Boston Fire Department Auxiliary-sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, July 14th from 2-7 pm at the New Boston Central School sym.  There is always a need for blood and your single donation may save three lives.  Donors will enjoy sandwiches, fruit, pizza and make-your-own ice cream sundaes!

If you have medical questions regarding donating, feel free to call the Red Cross at 1-800-462-9400.  For questions about the New Boston Drive please contact Lisa Plourde at 487-3273.  To read a full account of this event, please pick up a copy of the New Boston Bulletin and turn to page 15.

New Boston Rabies Clinic

The annual Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the New Boston Fire Station.  The cost is $12 and is offered by Town and Country Animal Hospital.  Proof of prior rabies certificate is required to receive a 3-year certificate.  You can also register your dogs at the same time if the rabies certificate is current.  Remember, dogs must be on a leash and all cats in carriers.

Dog licenses are due by April 30th and are available at the Town Clerk's office during regular office hours.  Be sure to bring your current rabies cerificate.

Dogs NOT spayed or neutered, $10

Dogs that ARE spayed/neutered, $7.50

Puppies up to 7 months old, $7.50

There is a break for seniors, $3 for the first dog.  There is also a break for group licensing of $21 for 5 or more dogs.

After May 30th, dog owners will be subject to a fine plus the original cost.  Owners who continue to ingore the licensing requirement will eventually be issued a warrant by the Police Department.  As part of this process, a court date will be automatically scheduled.

New Boston Fire Dept. Breakfast

New Boston Fire Dept. Breakfast Sunday March 6

First Sunday of the month 8 am- 10:30am at the First Station

Adults $6 Children/Seniors $3 All you can eat!!

 

 

Items for sale at the breakfast:

• New Boston Cookbook, 3rd edition (2002) $10
• Red Apron with department logo $20
• Earlier edition cookbooks, compiled by the Fire Auxiliary $5 each
• "Under The Fire House Roof, 144 Years of Fire Fighting in New Boston 1845-1989"

Red Cross Blood Drive in New Boston

Start the year right by saving a live- Donate Blood!

The New Boston Fire Department Auxiliary is sponsoring the Red Cross to host a winter blood drive.  The Red Cross will be at the New Boston Central School gym on Monday, January 17th from 2 to 7 p.m.  Please join us to donate and enjoy an assortment of homemade soups and chili as well as fabulous homemade desserts made by Auxiliary members.  if you have never donated this will make a terrific New Years resolution- and you will feel great when you have achieved this one!  The Red Cross reminds you: Hydrate, think iron and bring a postive ID.  The basic requirements to donate are a minimum age of 17 (no maximum age), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health the day of your donation.  You can donate every 56 days.  If you have medical questions regarding donating, feel free to call the Red Cross at 1-800-462-9400.  Minimize your wait by making a appointment.  Go to www.redcrossblood.org and click on the "make a blood donation appointment" button, enter zip code 03070.  For questions about the drive, contact Lisa Plourde at 487-3273.

New Boston Fire Dept. Breakfast

New Boston Fire Dept. Breakfast December 5

First Sunday of the month 8 am- 10:30am at the First Station

Adults $6 Children/Seniors $3 All you can eat!!

 

 

Items for sale at the breakfast:

• New Boston Cookbook, 3rd edition (2002) $10
• Red Apron with department logo $20
• Earlier edition cookbooks, compiled by the Fire Auxiliary $5 each
• "Under The Fire House Roof, 144 Years of Fire Fighting in New Boston 1845-1989"

Be Fire Safe During the Holiday Season

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, urges everyone to be safety conscious throughout the holiday season.  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the increased cooking activity, the use of holiday lighting, candles and other decorations pose an even greater potential for fires and fire deaths.  In a recent report released by the US Fire Administration,  the average number of reported residential building fires on Thanksgiving Day almost doubled (49 percent) from the average number of fires in residential buildings on all days other than Thanksgiving (26 percent).    As of October 31, seventeen people have already died in New Hampshire fires. 

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office joins the National Association of State Fire Marshals in suggesting the following safety tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season:

COOKING SAFETY
Pay particular attention while cooking, especially when using oils and grease.  Cooking appliances should be kept clean of grease build-up, which can easily ignite.  Applying a lid to a small grease fire is usually the most effective and safest method of controlling it.  Trying to carry a pan that’s on fire is extremely dangerous because it can ignite clothes or spill, causing severe burns.   If the fire is inside your oven, turn off the heat and leave the door closed to cut off the fire’s air supply.  Young children should be kept away from cooking appliances to prevent any mishaps.  It’s always a good idea to use back burners when possible and keep pot handles turned to the inside so they won’t be pulled or knocked over.  Check stoves and other appliances before going to bed or leaving your home to make sure that the units are left in the “off” position. With the increased popularity of frying turkey, NFPA and the National Burn Foundation warn consumers and discourage the use of turkey fryers.  Tests have shown that many  of the fryers have a risk of tipping over, overheating, or spilling hot oil, leading to fires and burns.  The suggested alternative is to have a commercial professional prepare the turkey.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets.  To avoid overloading electrical outlets, do not link more than three light strands unless the directions indicate it is safe.  However tempting, it is not recommended to leave your lights burning overnight or while you are away from home.

CANDLE SAFETY
If you choose to use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down.  Never leave lit candles unattended.  Lit candles should not be placed on or near your Christmas tree or near anything that can burn.  Young children can be fascinated with a burning flame, so be sure candles are not in reach of curious hands.

Now is a great time to make sure your smoke alarms are in working order and to review your home escape plan so that if in the event of a fire, everyone in your household knows how to get out quickly and safely. For even greater protection, consider installing a residential fire sprinkler system, which actually stops the spread of fire, protecting lives and property.

New Boston Receives Primex Award

New Boston has been awarded a  Primex grant in the amount of $1,640 for the purchase of equipment tht will make the municipal workplace safer.  Primex is the workmen's compensation insurance company for New Bostona nd developed this program to help reduce workplace accidents.

The safety items that have been purchased with tese funds are:

Transfer Station: work gloves and a first aid kit

Highway Department: reflective vests, welding helmet, welding glovers and first aid kit

Police Department: Reflective gloves, reflective vests, eye wash station and first aid kit

Fire Department: Non-skid floor mats and eye wash station

Town Hall: Eye wash station and first aid kit

The New Boston Safety Committee remains committed to making the municipal workplace as safe as possible.  This will result in fewer accidents and injuries, helping to lower our workmen's compensation premiums.

New Boston Fire Dept. Breakfast

New Boston Fire Dept. Breakfast November 7

First Sunday of the month 8 am- 10:30am at the First Station

Adults $6 Children/Seniors $3 All you can eat!!

 

 

Items for sale at the breakfast:

• New Boston Cookbook, 3rd edition (2002) $10
• Red Apron with department logo $20
• Earlier edition cookbooks, compiled by the Fire Auxiliary $5 each
• "Under The Fire House Roof, 144 Years of Fire Fighting in New Boston 1845-1989"