Londonderry DPW

Please make note of this important schedule due to the long holiday weekend! Enjoy!

Very important update to make notice of!

We heard a few of you were interested in learning what time things are going down this weekend. ⏰👀

Well, here you go! 😉

So much more to come...😏

Today we recognize work anniversary milestones of the following individuals for the month of August:

23 YEARS!!!
John Trottier—Director of Engineering and Environmental Services

14 YEARS!!!
Brian Bubelnyk—Equipment Operator

4 YEARS!!!
Denise Manella—Department Assistant

3 YEARS!!!
Dave Wholley—Director of Public Works & Municipal Facilities

We thank all of them for their continued hard work and service to the community of Londonderry!

Please take notice.

Bill Payson worked his last day today with the Londonderry Public Works Department after more than 28 years of dedicated service. Bill began his career on July 1,1996 (see photo below) and worked every winter through last which has a total accumulation of 1,799” or 149.91’ of SNOW!!! (See last day photo below) We had a nice gathering today at lunch catered by Bills favorite; Hong Kong Taste, surrounded by the entire department, former coworkers and some retirees. He was truly a pleasure to work with. He will be missed and we wish him all the best with his future endeavors. CONGRATULATIONS BILL!!!!

A special THANK YOU to Finnegan Fence Company for donating over $1500 in fencing and materials to help get a long term project completed at the Pillsbury Cemetery!! Looks great!!

We recently completed a nice little upgrade of the pull off parking area in front of the Valley Cemetery on Pillsbury Road. It was looking a little shoddy and needed some TLC. The gate to the main entrance had its latch broken sometime ago so we fixed that as well. Straightened up dozens of old historic stones and trimmed up a lot of the trees and vegetation. These are all “nice to do list” items that are being taken care of with Cemeteries being under the management of the DPW since 2021. Ordinarily tasks like these would’ve been contracted out or not completed at all. But, we have found a way to squeeze in this important work to our busy daily work load. We hope you enjoy the before and after photos below of this spruce up of one of our historic cemeteries. 😄

Please give our crews and the contractors the room they need to complete the work. We completely understand kids wanting to watch heavy equipment work and happy for their interests. Just please do so from a safe distance. 😄

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Important reminder!! And wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!! BE CAREFUL! 😄

We have 3 very big anniversaries to celebrate this month with us.

Bill Payson-Equipment Operator
28 years!!!!!!!

Brian Stowell-Truck driver/laborer
23 years!!!!!!

Matt Sochat-Truck driver/laborer
Completing his rookie year! Although he’s celebrating from a great distance away as he’s serving in the Army National Guard on our Southern border till October. We wish him well and safety from a far.

And in other congratulatory news. We’d like to acknowledge Brian Bubelnyk for achieving his Road Scholar I level with the UNH T2 LTAP Center! Great work Brian and we look forward to your continued success with this continuing technical educational programming.

Today’s update on waste services. Please make note.

Important update!

We help where we can!

More information….FYI

Today has the potential for some interesting and possibly dangerous weather. We stand ready to serve if the unfortunate comes about and we just wanted to give everyone a heads up in case you haven’t been informed. We’ve also attached some information in the links below for ready preparedness. Please be safe everyone in your travels today.

https://www.readynh.gov/disasters/tornadoes.htm

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tornado.html

When your crew has been working in ridiculous heat all week that their boots are melting on the pavement you have an ice cream truck come to the shop for a few cool treats! Thank you so much Timeless Treats for coming down!!! Your driver Carla was so nice and friendly and made the experience extra special for the guys!! Hoping everyone is staying cool and safe!! 😎

Come help out make the playground nicer for the kiddos! 😄

The Town of Londonderry will make cooling centers available from noon on Tuesday, June 18 until the evening of Saturday, June 22 in anticipation of the high temperatures forecasted for the community.

Any resident needing a cooling center should call the Londonderry Fire Department at 603-432-1124 for further instruction, assistance, and accommodation.

Please make note of this important message from late last evening. They are doing all they can to catch up.

Today’s Waste Management update. We apologize for the inconveniences that have been ongoing. But they’re hustling best they can to get back on track.

Please make note of today’s update. Although less graphic 😂

Important update! Please be aware.

This edition is so chock full of information you’ll need to grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit down in your most comfortable chair and read away!! And get ready to fill up your calendar with tons of fun and exciting events all Summer long! WOW! Best Town Lantern yet!! Bravo on a wonderful job!

Please enjoy June 🌞Summer Fun Double 🌞 Issue of the 📰Londonderry Town Lantern. This issue is PACKED with information about things happening in Town over the summer, including 🎵music, 🎭theater, 🏕️camps, 🪑antiques & yard sales, 📚summer reading, 🔖library events, 🎾rec sports, and 👵senior services. And, last but not least by any means, the announcement of the 🎆Old Home Day 🎆 schedule of events and theme. Take a look inside to see what it is. Bring on the summer fun!

If you or your organization has something for a future issue of the Lantern, please reach out! We have some great themes coming up.

What would YOU like to see in the Lantern? Please direct feedback to Kirsten Hildonen at [email protected] or 603-432-1100 x153.

Printed copies are available:

✔️In the Town Clerk's office
✔️At the Leach Library
✔️At the Senior Center

If you are interested in picking one up, having one dropped off, or having some brought to a location for distribution, please reach out to Kirsten at the contact information above. Please include LANTERN COPIES in the subject line of your email. If you are interested in subscribing to a dedicated email list for the Lantern, please email [email protected].

https://www.londonderrynh.gov/town-manager/files/londonderry-town-lantern-june-2024-summer-fun

Another trash update this week. Please make note. 😀