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Parking:
There is a large public park directly in front of the library.  Anyone can park their vehicles adjacent to park.
 
Map:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-7010606-city_library_manchester-i
 
This is a local map of the area of Manchester, NH around the library.  Two blocks west from the library is Elm Street (which is Manchester's main street).  There are a number of restaurants located up and down Elm Street, all within walking distance of the library.  Some restaurants are highlighted map, but I have one other suggestions.  The Puritan Backroom Restaurant is kind of a local landmark.  You would have to drive there, but they serve fantastic Greek/American food and it is near the on ramp to Interstate 93.  Here are the directions from the library:
 
  1:  Start out going NORTH on PINE ST toward CONCORD ST.

  2:  Turn RIGHT onto BRIDGE ST.

  3:  Turn LEFT onto MAPLE ST/ NH-28 N. Continue to follow NH-28 N.

 4:  End at 245 Hooksett Rd Manchester, NH 03104 

Estimated Time: 5 minutes      Estimated Distance: 1.58 miles
 
For anyone using a GPS, here is the Manchester Public Library address and phone number (just in case):
405 Pine St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6550
 
Feel free to email me with any questions at augerjosh@yahoo.com.

Salvete omnes

I would whole-heartedly support the Senator's suggestion of adopting Neptunus as a patron deity of the Provincia.  My own neighborhood of East Boston was one of the most important shipbuilding centers, especially known for the clipper ships built at the McKay shipyards.  Then there's also the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Mass Maritime Academy.  I'm surprised Neptunus somehow "slipped through the cracks" in all the previous discussions.  Thank you, Senator Audens.  I think Neptunus is most appropriate as a patron of Nova Britannia.  Ave Neptune!

Salve Senator,
Nepture is an excellent choice for this area. Not sure why we never thought of it previously, but he will defnitely be added to the discussion.

Thanks for posting!

In regard to the Patron Dieties of the Provincia.I don't see my first message in this regard, soit probably didn't make here.  I am leaning toward neptune, since the provincia borders on the sea, and a great deal of the commerce along this coast deals in the abundance of the oceans.  Literally thousands of fishing craft crowd the coastal harbors, and other thousands of pleasure craft dwell there as well.  All along the coast are facilities for diving and underwater exploration. 

In addition to this our Navy has a submarine base in New London, and two three major shipyards for the construction of naval ships, plus many othe smaller yards for commercial vessels both for their initial conxtruction and their repair.

All over the provincia can be found fish markets and restaurants serving seafood to the populace and every year we have contests in the various cities dealing with the preparation of favorite seafood.
The commercial venture supporting the fishing and pleasure activities of those who go to the sea for sustenance and enjoyment is extremely wide spread all along the Provincia's Coast. 

To that end and for those reasons I would very much like to see the Sea God included in our Povincia Diety List.

Respectfully;

Marcus Audens

Salvete

As it has been nearly a month since the last post on this topic, I have made this discussion an agenda item on the upcoming Ordinary Meeting of the Praetorium. Based on the discussion, it looks like three deities are prominent for inclusion as Provincial Deities

Senua
Minerva
Mithras

Valete

[INTRODUCTIONS]

Location: Manchester City Library (Hunt Room)
http://216.204.202.157/website/Default.aspx?alias=216.204.202.157/website/library

Date: 14 March 2009 (KAL.MART. MMDCCXI a.u.c.)

INTRODUCTIONS

I - Apologies for non-attendance

II - Confirmation of Minutes– 20 SEPT 08

III - Old Business
•   Regio / Provincia Meetings
•   Religious Activities /Events;
•   Children Oriented Events /Activities
•   Military Activities / Events
•   NR / National / International Events
•   Provincial Web List / Website
•   Recognition
         o   Citizens can petition the Senate (through their local Senator) to have someone honored by the Senate via a title. Nova Britannia should institute a provincial program to recognize outstanding work for Nova Britannia to include a special certificate.
•   Concerns
•   Provincial Budget

 IV - New Business
•   Governor’s Report
          o   Establish and Publish a Provincial Budget;
          o   Prepare and deliver a "First 100 Days Provincial Report" on or before April 01, 2009;
          o   Recognition: Nova Britannia should institute a provincial program to recognize outstanding work for Nova Britannia to include a special certificate.
•   Regio Reports
          o   Equestria Iunia Laeca - Connecticut Regio
          o   Gallus Cassius Augurius - New Hampshire Regio
          o   Gaius Valerianus Germanicus - Rhode Island Regio
          o   Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus – Vermont Regio
          o   OPEN – Massachusetts Regio
          o   OPEN – Maine Regio
•   Provincial Staff Report
          o   Numerius Lucretius Bibulus - Cultural Praefectus
          o   C. Patricius Attacottus Vallavantinius - Militarium Praefectus
          o   Quintus Valerius Callidus – Scriba Propraetoris
          o   Euphemia Cassia Mercuria  – Scriba Propraetoris
          o   Gaius Iulius Tabernarius – Scriba Propraetoris
          o   Gaius Cassius Catulus – Scriba Propraetoris
•   Provincial Outreach
•   Military Activities / Events
          o   Develop a Provincial Military Program in accordance with the Sodalitas Militarium;
•   Sodalitas Inputs or involvement
          o   Develop a Provincial Outreach Program in accordance with Sodalitas Egressus;
          o   Contact other Sodalitas with an eye to establishing Provincial activities relating to the various aspects of these organizations
•   Religious Activities /Events
          o   Discussion on Patron Deities
•   Additional Ideas or Discussions
          o   Establish a permanent Provincial Annual Program
•   Fund Raising

V - Next scheduled Meeting

Salve Marce Audens!

Congratulations, Senator!  Please allow me to add my welcome, as well.
Ave Victoria!

Vale,
Labeo

[The Agenda TBD]

Tiberius Horatius Barbatus Omnibus S.P.D.

Friends, Citizens and Residents of Provincia Nova Britannia.

On behalf of our Praetorium, you are cordially invited (and encouraged) to attend the Spring Ordinary Meeting of the Praetorium scheduled for:

Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m.
in the Manchester City Library (Hunt Room)
405 Pine St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6550
http://216.204.202.157/website/Default.aspx?alias=216.204.202.157/website/library

We will have a late lunch/early dinner after the meeting.

The Agenda TBD

While this is the business end of the Provincia, your attendance will allow the Praetorium to hear from you directly. What better way to help the Provincia grow and prosper. We look forward to seeing you there.

Di vos incolumes custodiant

Ti Horatius Barbatus
Legatus Pro Praetore Provincia Nova Britannia

YEAH!! Sound the trumpets and beat the drums!

Welcome, Senator! I hope to see massive amounts of prose from now on.

Bene vale

We had a small turnout, but its a start.  Thanks to everyone that attended:

Marcus Minucius Audens
Equestria Iunia Laeca
Quintus Iunius Dominicus
Gaius Iulius Tabernarius
Tiberius Horatius Barbatus

And Senator Audens for hosting this event.

Pictures? Yes, not many, but here they are:

Laeca and Dominicus work on fancy horse covers


Audens works on a braiding and a leather bag.


Tabernarius works on his tunic.