The best time of year is upon us in New England.  Roadside stands are selling pumpkins and apples.  The foliage is starting to turn.  The sounds of chainsaws can be heard across the valley.  Our family's heading to Maine this weekend to see what the large and well-established country fair has to offer.  We're looking forward to enjoying October.

The Frozen Assets fundraiser is well underway.  The committee, headed by Laura Foley, includes Dave Simmerer, Pati Burke, Ed & Mary Blanchard, Joyce Green, B. J. Begin and other behind-the-scenes worker bees.  They've already met four times and have a good plan and schedule in place. 
 
Money from the fundraiser will benefit improvements at the Recreation Field and the Senior Center, and will help to further our own cause of "fostering business in the community."  We'll be asking HBA members to help out by selling a few tickets along the way to improve upon last year's very successful program.
 
Put November 12th on your calendar!  Set up and/or visit the Rod & Gun Club for Meet Your Merchant's night.  This worthwhile event, run by Jen Baum, is a great opportunity to display your goods and services, and meet fellow business owners and interested public. Our business gained new customers in each of the past two years we participated.  Plus, it's fun!    
 
Rick Green