JACKSON — Elsewhere in this edition, you’ll find a story about the 38th annual “Return of the Pumpkin People.”
Now, the judges have made their picks, though the People’s Choice balloting continues until the end of the month, so be sure to get your ballot on the back of the map from the chamber and participating businesses (or download one from jacksonnh.com).
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