Rollinsford News

New Principal for Rollinsford Grade School

The Rollinsford School Board has selected Richard Hartford of Northwood, NH to become the new principal of Rollinsford Grade School.  Mr. Hartford will take over from Kate Lucas who is leaving after seven years to become the principal at Stratham Memorial School in Stratham, NH.

Mr. Hartford’s educational career spans nearly 25 years as a teacher and administrator.  He started his career as a physical education teacher and became an administrator in 2002, starting his career as an assistant principal.  He became the principal at Northwood Elementary School in 2009 where he worked for five years.  In 2016, Rich decided to return to his roots in the classroom and is currently working as the K-5 physical education teacher at Idlehurst Elementary School in Somersworth.

Judy Nelson, Rollinsford School Board chair states, “Rich was the top candidate presented to the Board for this position and we believe is a good match for Rollinsford Grade School.”  Lori Lane, Interim Superintendent of Schools for SAU 56 added, “Mr. Hartford will be taking over a school that is heavily invested in inquiry-based learning, a student-centered approach to learning.  He was the unanimous choice of the principal search committee which included staff, parents and school board members, to bring to the school board as their finalist.”

Mr. Hartford will start his tenure as the new principal of Rollinsford Grade School on July 1st.

May 14, 2018 in School, School Board

Meetings Next Week

The Zoning Board of Adjustment  is meeting Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm at the Rollinsford Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to vote in a new chairperson and discuss procedural matters.

The Budget Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 at the Town Hall

The ad hoc Town Manager Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at 4:30 pm at the Rollinsford Public Library

May 11, 2018 in Budget Committee, Community Group, Zoning

Salmon Falls River Eel Survey

As part of federal re-licensure of the hydroelectric dam in town, surveys will be conducted by environmental engineers beginning this week.

The work will consist of walking the short river reach below each dam and inspecting the downstream side of each dam, basically looking for eel activity.  Handheld flashlights will be used to help traverse the river reaches as well as spot eels in the water and on the dam face.   Surveys are expected to continue one night per week through the end of June.

Costs associated with the survey, and other re-licensure activities, are being paid by the operator of the hydroelectric dam, not the Town of Rollinsford.

May 9, 2018 in Community Group, Conservation

Enhanced Traffic Patrols by RPD beginning 5.8.18

Beginning May 8, Rollinsford Police are participating in enhanced traffic enforcement patrols thanks to a grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety.  Officers will be looking for any violation of law, more specifically distracted driving, driving under the influence, use of electronic devices, etc.  Special attention will be given to the Roberts Road, Bear Road, and Portland Avenue corridors.  A safety traffic sign has been temporarily set up on Portland Avenue in the vicinity of Roberts & Baer intersection advising motorist to reduce speed as they approach the intersection and not to pass on the right using the breakdown lane as a passing zone.

May 8, 2018 in Police Department

PTO/Rec Committee Fundraiser

Rollinsford Grade School’s PTO and

Rollinsford Recreation Committee

are fundraising together with a gift card calendar.

Each day in the month of May 2018,

 a gift card will be drawn for one lucky winner.

Calendars are $10.00 each, which you can win back in just one day.

Email [email protected]

or ask a local

Rollinsford Grade School student to get yours.

Purchase by April 30, 2018.

April 28, 2018 in Community Group