Pittsfield Town Crier Week of June 28, 2026
Now – Sun, Aug. 2 at midnight – PYAA/PYBA (Pittsfield Youth Athletic Association and Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association) announce that Fall Soccer Registration is open. The cost is $60/child with a $120 Family cap. Visit their Facebook page PYAA/PYBA for information on how to register.
Tues, June 23-July 31- Drake Field Summer Rec. will open again this summer on June 23 and end on July 31. The hours will be 8am-12pm, Monday - Friday, unless on a field trip. The program is free to Pittsfield children in grades 1-8. There will be a reduced fee for some field trips admissions. The program consists of sports, arts and crafts, games, swimming, guest speakers, weekly visits to the bank and library, field trips and much more. Be sure to take advantage of this great free summer program for your children. Breakfast and lunches will also be provided to those who want them. Registration forms will be available at both schools or you can register on June 23 at the park. For more information, please call Mrs. Louise Sawyer at 603- 267-6733.
Fri, June 26, 6pm – “Joy In The Park” will be held at Dustin Park. Free cookout and music. All are welcome – please join us. Sponsored by Joy Church.
Sat, June 27, 5pm-6:30pm - South Pittsfield Community Club (444 Dowboro Rd) Ham & Bean supper. $12 for adults, $6 for children 5yrs to 12yrs and under 5yrs is free. Eat In or Take Out – Menu: Ham, Baked beans, Brown Bread, Potato Salad, Drinks and Homemade pies. Cash or Check only please. 50/50 Raffle and Club Merchandise for sale.
Sun, June 28, 2pm – PYBA/PYAA - Awards Day! Join us Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM as we celebrate an amazing baseball and softball season! Ice cream sundaes, Bounce house, Pittsfield Fire Department water spray fun. We can’t wait to celebrate all of our players, coaches, and families!
Mon., June 29, 6pm-7pm - New Hampshire law requires that the Supervisors of the Checklist verify the checklist every year. Any person on the checklist who has not voted in the past five years must re-register to remain on the checklist, unless the voter registered after the last state general election. The supervisors are sending notice letters to these voters at the address the voter provided when registering. The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Pittsfield will hold a session for re-registering voters who have not voted since April 1, 2021, accepting applications for new voter registration and/or accepting requests for the correction of the checklist: Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 and Monday, August 17, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Pittsfield Town Hall, 85 Main Street, Pittsfield, New Hampshire.
Wed., July 1, 6:30pm- The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet at the Pittsfield Historical Society, Oak St.
Mon., July 6, 6:30pm- The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will meet at the Town Hall.
Tues, July 7 from 9-11am – First Congregational Church of Pittsfield NH, the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open for families to receive supplemental diapers once per opening, now once every month. Each family receives diapers/product per child in need and one package of wipes per family. We generally have NB through size 6 diapers along will pull ups and overnights. We use the parking lot off Chestnut Street. We appreciate donations!! Financial donations, donations of diapers (including open packages)and donations of wipes are always welcomed. Please call 603-435-7471 with any questions, including donation questions.
Tues., July 7, 6pm – The First Session of the Special School District Meeting (SB2-Deliberative Session) 6:00pm Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Pittsfield Middle High School for Article 06 Collective Bargaining Agreement Reconsideration for costs items included in the 3 year collective bargaining agreement reached between the Pittsfield School Board and the Education Association of Pittsfield. During the special SB2 school district meeting, voters can ask questions and discuss the warrant article that will be printed on the official ballot. There is no final vote taken during the deliberative session. Instead, voters will later vote by official secret ballot on election day Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Fri, July 10, 5:30pm – Community Supper at the First Congregational Church, Main St. Cost is a Donation. All are Welcome. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and meet some new friends.
Sat., July 11, 10am -2pm - There will be a farmers’ market in the parking lot of Local, Upper City Rd.
Sat., July 11, 8:30am – FREE Community Breakfast at Joy Church, 55 Barnstead Rd.
Swimming Lessons – Barnstead Parks and Rec is offering swimming lessons at Upper Suncook Lake. There will be 2 - two-week sessions: Session 1 - July 20th - 31st (Deadline for sign up is July 10th) and Session 2 - August 10th - 21st (Deadline for sign up is July 31st). Classes will start in the morning and run through the afternoon in 25-minute increments. Class times will be scheduled based on enrollment. The fee for Barnstead residents is $40, with a $5 sibling discount off each additional child in the same family. Non-Barnstead residents' fee is $50, and the sibling discount still applies. A parent or guardian will be required to stay around the beach area during the lesson time. Some financial assistance is available thanks to a donation from The Congregational Church of North Barnstead. Contact BarnsteadP&[email protected] to inquire on availability if needed. Signup forms are posted on the website under forms Forms/Documents or you can pick up a copy at town hall or email [email protected].
The Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation was established by Gabe's family after his death to provide roadside safety equipment to all High School aged drivers. Please visit the website https://gda21foundation.org to learn more about this wonderful Foundation or more importantly to donate. You may also contact the Foundation at GDA21 Foundation, 98 Main St., Pittsfield, NH 03263; 603-470-6927 or email [email protected].
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW), 18 Park Street is open for Summer programming Monday-Thursday and PYW is closed on Fridays. Drop-in hours are 2-6PM and trip times will be included on the permission slips. PYW will be closed for staff vacations the week of August 24th and back to our school year schedule on Monday, August 31st, Stop in and check out the great opportunities we have planned this summer! We’ll be heading out on weekly trips, launching an Outdoor Adventure Club, playing lots of games and doing some fun arts & crafts and STEM activities.! Give us a call (603) 435-8272 or text (603) 234-9788 if you have any questions or just swing by and say hello! The food pantry at PYW continues to be stocked with snacks, beverages, mealtime essentials, and basic toiletries/self care products for PYW youth- open during Drop In hours.
New this summer, introducing PYW’s Outdoor Adventure Club! We will be heading out on some fun excursions this year, and we’re looking for a few youth who are up for the challenge. We are still planning what those adventures may be, and want to get some input from you! A few ideas may include rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, fishing, biking and anything else the group dreams up. All we know is that we want to get out into nature as much as possible this summer! Let us know if you’re interested in joining the group - permission slips will be available at PYW for the full four week club.
Senior Center Schedule (55 Barnstead Dr. Pittsfield NH 03263 located in Joy Church) – Weekly Schedule: Community Lunch: Monday & Thursday 11:45am; Sweatin to the Oldies: Monday & Wednesdays 8:00am; Bingo: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00am-11:45am; Walking at Center: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm; Women’s Group: Mondays 9-9:30am; Chair Yoga: Thursday 8:00am; Breakfast and Bingo: Wednesdays 9:00 am and Knitting/Crochet: Thursday 9-9:30am. For more information or if you have questions, call Anne at 603-435-8482 or Email: [email protected] **** I TRY TO KEEP THIS INFO UPDATED, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTER TO VERIFY TIMES
Join us every Saturday for BINGO hosted by Pittsfield Youth Baseball/Softball Association Bingo. They have a great menu of food items along with their games and it all benefits the children of Pittsfield for their baseball/softball program. Doors open at 3:30pm and bingo starts at 6 pm at Circle 9 Ranch in Epsom.
End 68 Hours of Hunger - If you would like to donate, please visit: www.end68hoursofhunger.org or our Give Butter donation platform: https://givebutter.com/end68hoursofhunger and make note Alton/Barn/Pitts or our local donation platform: https://www.nhgives.org/story/60dk6f .
If you know of any families in Alton/Barnstead/Pittsfield needing food help, please have them email: [email protected]. There are no income requirements, just sign up. Families can also apply for our services via this link: https://registration.end68hoursofhunger.org/.
If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Lori Mahar, Volunteer Admin for End 68 Hours of Hunger Alton/Barnstead/Pittsfield. Cell: 603-490-5254 or email: [email protected].
The F.B. Argue Recreation Area (aka Town Pool/Beach area) will open for the season. The hours for the season are Mon-Fri, 12pm-5pm. The admission for residents is $1.00; $1.50 for non-residents and children under 5 are free with a paid adult. Season passes will be available for $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents. The Town Beach area will be available for rent on the weekends for $35 per day. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a trusted adult, however, children over 10 may be at the Pool area without an adult with the completion of a waiver signed by the parent as well as the child. This year there will be a gatekeeper and director to oversee the area and run programs for the families. There will be NO staff watching the water. Adults will be responsible for watching their own children at ALL times. There will be NO Swimming lessons this year. If you have questions or need other information, please call 603-545-2402 or 603-435-7457 during hours of operation.
The Pittsfield food pantry is in need of volunteers. Hours would be Monday and Thursday from 10:45am-1:45pm. Stop in to inquire. Pantry hours are Monday: 11-2pm & 4-5pm Thursday: 11am-2pm Phone: (603) 435-7300, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3, Pittsfield NH 03263.
Dowboro Farm (home of many Victory Workers 4-H club items!), 615 Dowboro Rd is NOW open for the Season. Hours are: Wed – Sat from 9:30am – 6:30pm and Sun from 10am-4pm.
The Community Cookbooks – filled with recipes from local family and friends of the Victory Workers 4-H Club, South Pittsfield Community Club and Josiah Carpenter Library are now available for purchase. The cost is $15, cash or check (payable to Victory Workers 4-H). Pick up your copy at Dowboro Farm Store, Josiah Carpenter Library, South Pittsfield Community Suppers, Clark’s Grain Store or any Victory Worker 4-H family.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is getting ready to host another wonderful BALLOON RALLY on Fri, July 31- Sun, Aug. 2. The club says “We do this for you, but we can't do it without you. Each year, we rely on community VOLUNTEERS to help during the weekend.” *High school students- this is a great way to earn community service hours (you must be 16+ to volunteer without a parent present)! *Local organizations can sign up (at least) 6 people to work the gates and earn money toward your organization (ask for details)! https://nhballoonrally.org/volunteers/
What should our community look like in 20 years? Bear-Paw Regional Greenways wants to hear from you. Whether you hike, hunt, fish, paddle, farm, or simply value the forests, farms, trails, and open spaces that make our community special, your input can help shape the future of conservation in our region. Take our 10-minute community survey and help guide decisions that will impact the places you love for years to come. Visit bear-paw.org/survey.
Electric Bike Raffle sponsored by the Pittsfield Firefighter Association. Qlife Racer 20x40” Fat Tire with Bike rack and fenders – a $675 value – is being raffled. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. The drawing date is Sun, Aug. 2. Tickets are available at the July 25 Pancake Breakfast; at the Hot Air Balloon Rally or from any PFA member.
Happy Birthday wishes to my nephew, Lincoln Riel on Thurs, July 2.
Happy Anniversary wishes to Val & Denis Guy on Fri, July 3.