Nutfield News

14/02/2025

🚀 NHIAA CHAMPS! 🏆

Huge congrats to our Indoor Track team for bringing home the title at Plymouth State University! Hard work, dedication, and speed—y’all earned this! 💪🔥

14/02/2025

✨SHOW ALERT✨
Break out your dancing shoes and join Londonderry High School Drama Club as they present Footloose the musical February 13th 7pm, 14th 7pm, and 15th 1pm and 7pm! Bomont is waiting!

**Please contact Londonderry High School Drama Club directly with any questions regarding ticketing and show information.**

14/02/2025

14/02/2025

Registration is OPEN for the second session of our WINTER WIGGLES program! This is activity for your preschooler (ages 3-5) and community for you! This FREE program is a partnership of Marion Gerrish Community Center and The Upper Room, A Family Resource Center. Registration is limited! You will receive a confirmation email during the week of February 24 if you have secured a spot in this program. Details in post.
https://bit.ly/WinterWigglesatMGCC or use the QR code in the post

14/02/2025

14/02/2025

This week's meeting was a lively gathering! Pinkerton Academy's Robotics Team sent two members to tell us about their program and competitions. James MacDonald and Owen Perrotta also gave us a demonstration of their robot, while their teacher and coach, Mr. Ernie Biron, gave a quick history and structure of the team. Although the carpet in the Astro Cafe wasn't ideal for the demo, we got a really good example of its capabilities. You can see some its actions in the comments section.

Thank you for an interesting meeting!

14/02/2025

Breaking News because it's been the hot topic:
NH HB283 was unanimously killed in committee. It will go into the consent calendar with many other unanimous bills. At the beginning of a future session, it will be voted on at the same time as all the other bills on consent via voice vote and it will be killed at that point.

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14/02/2025

Changes/Cancellations To This Weekend At Etz Hayim Synagogue Due To Weather Forecast:

Friday, Feb 14, 7:15 PM - Tu B'Shvat Seder & Erev Shabbat Services by Jay Madnick - Join us to celebrate the “New Year of the Trees.” We will join together for a fruit seder. We ask that you bring one of the “Fruits of the Seven Species” to share (wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates). We will also be decorating pots and planting parsley for Passover. All ages are welcome! We are located at 1-1/2 Hood Road, Derry, NH. Visit us at https://www.etzhayim.org/home.

Sunday – Feb 16 - NO Family Sunday Camp - Sunday Family Camp has been canceled for Sunday, February 16th. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date. For complete Sunday Camp information for 4-6-year-olds, visit https://www.etzhayim.org/learn/grades-0-1

Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:00 AM to Noon

13/02/2025

It is with very saddened hearts that we announce that Lloyd T. Ellsworth at the age of 85 has passed away at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Derry, NH on February 5, 2025. Lloyd was the oldest child of two, born to the late Lloyd A. and Gertrude (MacDonald) Ellsworth. He was a Navel Veteran who liked Hunting, Camping and Snowmobiling. He also loved to fly and had his Pilots license. He loved spending time with his family and friends telling jokes and stories. He lived well, laughed often and was very much loved for all the advice, lessons and things he taught all of us about how to live life to the fullest Lloyd is survived by his son, Michael L. Ellsworth and his wife Mary-Jane (Fales) Ellsworth; daughter Diane V. (Leone) Holley and her husband James H. Holley; grandchildren, Jamie L. (Holley) Walker, Lisa M. (Fales) Lancaster and Charles Carlyle, Freddie M. Parrott and wife Trisha A. (Long) Parrott, Christian C. McCullough, and Jessica J. T. Ellsworth and Norman Faucher; and great grandchildren, Kai and Cullen Walker, Payton Soltys, Isabella and Madilyn Travis, Jace Parrott, and Jaydon, August, and Delilah Rose Anne Faucher. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Johanna Elizabeth (Hogan) Ellsworth; daughter, Karen (Ellsworth) McCullough; and his sister, Jacqueline (Ellsworth) Gaff. Following cremation there are no services set at this time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information please visit

Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium is a a family owned and operated full service funeral home and crematory serving New Hampshire, with locations in Derry and Londonderry.

11/02/2025

Join us for the Exit 4A Gateway District Visioning Session #3 - February 24

Exit 4A Gateway District Stakeholders - Shape the Future of Derry’s Gateway District

We Need Your Input!

The Town of Derry’s Planning Board is reviewing potential zoning and land use changes in the Gateway District, the area where Folsom Road will meet the upcoming connection to Route 93’s Exit 4A. This is a significant opportunity to shape our town’s future, and we want to hear from you! We are hosting three public visioning sessions to gather input from stakeholders most impacted by these potential changes. Each session will focus on a specific area within the Gateway District, and is designed to gather input from residents and property owners in each area and beyond.

The feedback gathered from these visioning sessions will be incorporated into a proposed set of zoning and land use changes for the Gateway District, which will be reviewed with the community in the Spring of 2025 to solicit final comments ahead of voting measures.

Your feedback and participation in these sessions are critical to shaping a plan that reflects the needs and interests of our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the future of Derry’s Gateway District!

Preparing for the Session:

This is an opportunity to think big about the future of this area. To prepare for the session, consider:

What do you like about the Gateway District as it currently stands? Are there any changes or improvements you would like to see?
Given the increased access provided by the new connection to Route 93, how might this area look in ten years?
What particular types of businesses and amenities would you like to see in this context?
Additionally, we encourage you to visit https://www.i93exit4a.com/ for updates on the new connection’s progress and plans.

How to Participate

Dates & Times: Session Three: Monday, February 24, 2025 7 PM-8:30 PM

Location: Derry Municipal Center, 14 Manning Street, 3rd Floor Meeting Room

RSVP to [email protected] to let us know you’ll attend.

Additionally, a Zoom link will also be provided on the Town of Derry Planning Board website (https://www.derrynh.org/planning-board) for those who wish to listen remotely. Please note that the Zoom session will be listen-only. We encourage those unable to attend to submit written feedback to [email protected]



To join the meeting externally:

Visit www.zoom.us (Your browser may ask you to install Zoom)

Via computer or smart device: Enter Meeting ID: 754 663 912

By Phone: Phone numbers: 646-558-8656 or 312-626-6799 or 301-715 -8592

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11/02/2025

Alice M. Yarnold and Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust

The Alice M. Yarnold and Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust, created in 1994, has been providing post-secondary school scholarships to New Hampshire residents since 1995. Known as the Yarnold Scholarship, the funds of the trust are focused on providing financial assistance to deserving NH residents pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, nursing, and social work. Since its inception in 1995 the trust has awarded over $1 million in scholarship assistance to over 1,000 students. The scholarship amounts will be awarded between $3,000 and $7,500.

Applications for the award are available each year in early Spring with all application documents due by the June deadline. Students interested in receiving an award must complete the application and attach 2 letters of reference; post-secondary school transcript from the institute, college, university, or school they are attending; a completed FAFSA; and respond to a short essay question. However, scholarships are not available to graduating high school seniors, however once those students enroll in and complete the first year of post high school education in the fields of medicine, nursing, or social work we encourage them to apply for an award. To receive an application interested students should go to yarnoldscholarshiptrust.org or contact Laura Ramsdell at [email protected].

Once completed applications are received each is reviewed by the three trustees of the trust. The application review focuses on financial need, academic achievement, thoughtfulness of the essay response, and the likelihood the recipient will remain in NH to practice his/her chosen field in the health care system. After each trustee has reviewed all the applications recipients are selected and notified of the award; award checks are mailed to the program the recipient is attending.

Each year, for the past 25 years, approximately 30 - 40 NH residents have benefitted from receiving a Yarnold scholarship. Those recipients have become the doctors, nurses, and social workers practicing in NH health care settings today. Comments from students who received scholarship assistance for the 2023-24 year include “I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities that this scholarship opens up for me, which not only lightens the financial burden but also motivates me...” and “This award will be an incredible help towards my education and dream of becoming a pediatric nurse”. The trustees are committed to honoring the legacy of Alice and Sam Yarnold in providing an opportunity to NH residents to pursue a career in health care.

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10/02/2025

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10/02/2025

ETZ HAYIM SYNAGOGUE FEBRUARY EVENTS

Sunday Family Camp - This Month's Theme is Tu B'Shevat, Sunday, February 16, from 10:00 AM to Noon. Etz Hayim Synagogue to host this free monthly program for ages 4-6. Our teacher uses a mix of music, crafts, and games to introduce students to the Jewish calendar, prayer, Torah, and Hebrew. The program is free, and no membership is required. This month, we will decorate a pot and then plant some parsley (to grow for Passover). We will participate in the Tu B’Shevat Seder with the congregation for the second half of our class. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, February 16, to ensure we have enough materials for the project.

Tu B'Shevat Seder Sunday, February 16, from 10:00 AM to Noon. Join us to celebrate the "New Year of the Trees." We will join together for a fruit seder. We ask that you bring one of the "Fruits of the Seven Species" to share (wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates). We will also be decorating pots and planting parsley for Passover. All ages are welcome! RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, February 16.

The Wars for Israel, 1948-1973 Thursday, February 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Wars for Israel, 1948-1973, by Robert Crawford. Sadly, the existence of Israel is a controversial subject for some people. It is helpful to know the facts about Israel’s history. The Wars for Israel, 1948-1973 looks at three wars—the 1948 War for Independence, the 1967 Six-Day War, and the 1973 Yom Kippur War—that shaped the Israel we know today. Robert Crawford is the author of Call Retreat: The Johnson Administration’s Vietnam Policy 1967-68. He has published two books of poetry, The Empty Chair (2011, Richard Wilbur Award) and Too Much Explanation Can Ruin a Man (2005). He received an MFA in National Security Policy Studies from George Washington University and worked for the Joint Chiefs of Staff Exercise Support Program. There is no charge, but donations are encouraged. The presentation is part of Etz Hayim Synagogue’s Adult Continuing Education Program, Hot Topics and Cool Contemporary Stuff. Please visit www.etzhayim.org/learn/adult-learning for a complete listing of Hot Topics. For more information, please contact: Stephen Soreff, MD, at [email protected] or 603-895-6120.

Etz Hayim Synagogue’s Continuing Education Program 2024-2025 Calendar 5785 Programs are held in person usually on the Second Thursday of the month at 7 PM Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7:00 PM Innovations in Israeli Education, Dr. Ronna HasBrouck Dr. Ronna HasBrouck is the SAU 107’s

07/02/2025

Join us for the Exit 4A Gateway District Visioning Session #2 - February 10

Exit 4A Gateway District Stakeholders - Shape the Future of Derry’s Gateway District

We Need Your Input!

The Town of Derry’s Planning Board is reviewing potential zoning and land use changes in the Gateway District, where Folsom Road will meet the upcoming connection to Route 93’s Exit 4A. This is a significant opportunity to shape our town’s future, and we want to hear from you! We are hosting three public visioning sessions to gather input from stakeholders most impacted by these potential changes. Each session will focus on a specific area within the Gateway District and is designed to gather input from residents and property owners in each area and beyond.

The feedback gathered from these visioning sessions will be incorporated into a proposed set of zoning and land use changes for the Gateway District, which will be reviewed with the community in the Spring of 2025 to solicit final comments ahead of voting measures.

Your feedback and participation in these sessions are critical to shaping a plan that reflects the needs and interests of our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the future of Derry’s Gateway District!

Preparing for the Session:

This is an opportunity to think big about the future of this area. To prepare for the session, consider:

What do you like about the Gateway District as it currently stands? Are there any changes or improvements you would like to see?
Given the increased access provided by the new connection to Route 93, how might this area look in ten years?
What particular types of businesses and amenities would you like to see in this context?
Additionally, we encourage you to visit https://www.i93exit4a.com/ for updates on the new connection’s progress and plans.

How to Participate

Dates & Times: Session Two: Monday, February 10, 2025, 7 PM-8:30 PM

Location: Derry Municipal Center, 14 Manning Street, 3rd Floor Meeting Room

RSVP to [email protected] to let us know you’ll attend.

Additionally, a Zoom link will also be provided on the Town of Derry Planning Board website (https://www.derrynh.org/planning-board) for those who wish to listen remotely. Just so you know, the Zoom session will be listen-only. We encourage those unable to attend to submit written feedback to [email protected]

  Design and construction of a new interchange for Exit 4A on I-93 in Londonderry, about a mile north of Exit 4, to provide access to only the east side of I-93. The work on I-93 is approximately 1 mile long. This project also involves constructing a new Connector Road (to be known as Old Rum Trail...

06/02/2025

It is with very saddened hearts that we announce that Lloyd T. Ellsworth at the age of 85 has passed away at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Derry, NH on February 5, 2025.

Lloyd was the oldest child of two, born to the late Lloyd A. and Gertrude (MacDonald) Ellsworth. He was a Navel Veteran who liked Hunting, Camping and Snowmobiling. He also loved to fly and had his Pilots license. He loved spending time with his family and friends telling jokes and stories. He lived well, laughed often and was very much loved for all the advice, lessons and things he taught all of us about how to live life to the fullest.

Lloyd is survived by his son, Michael L. Ellsworth and his wife Mary-Jane (Fales) Ellsworth; daughter Diane V. (Leone) Holley and her husband James H. Holley; grandchildren, Jamie L. (Holley) Walker, Lisa M. (Fales) Lancaster and Charles Carlyle, Freddie M. Parrott and wife Trisha A. (Long) Parrott, Christian C. McCullough, and Jessica J. T. Ellsworth and Norman Faucher; and great grandchildren, Kai and Cullen Walker, Payton Soltys, Isabella and Madilyn Travis, Jace Parrott, and Jaydon, August, and Delilah Rose Anne Faucher. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Johanna Elizabeth (Hogan) Ellsworth; daughter, Karen (Ellsworth) McCullough; and his sister, Jacqueline (Ellsworth) Gaff.

Following cremation there are no services set at this time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information please visit www.PeabodyFuneralHome.com