Elections
Get your vote on
City Manager Tom Aspell’s weekly memo tells us that city elections will be held on Nov. 3. Polling locations, Tom says, will be open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. If you need to leave Concord prior to 8 a.m. that day and will not be back by 7 p.m., you can still vote in the morning, from 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. at the Concord City Auditorium. If you’ll be out of town, you may vote by absentee ballot. Ballots are available at the city clerk’s office.
Residents can register to vote the day of election at their respective polling location (visit onconcord.com/elections to find out where). Bring a photo ID and, if your license does not show your current address, a utility bill or bank statement.
For more information, visit onconcord.com/elections or call the city clerks office at 225-8500.
Traffic update
Warren Street
The Bow Brook culvert replacement work continues, writes Tom. “Traffic remains open for all of Warren Street, while through traffic on Westbourne Road, from Woodman Street to Warren Street, remains closed. The public can expect to see traffic detours on Warren Street early next week as crews prepare for the final paving operation.”
Route 3
We’re down to “minimal traffic disruptions” on Fisherville Road, from Manor Road to Sewalls Falls Road. Yeah! Progress! On North State Street, road box excavation should be complete this week, says Tom. Drivers should watch for one-lane traffic from Tenney Street to Knight Street due to storm sewer infrastructure installation (try saying that five times fast). Major delays are expected, so, if possible, avoid this area while you’re out and about.
Loudon Road delays
Pedestrians should have a safer time crossing the road in the Fort Eddy/Loudon Road area. Tom writes, “New pedestrian signals and crosswalks are now in operation from Stickney Avenue to Fort Eddy Road. Pedestrian signal heads feature a “countdown timer” that operates during the “FLASHING DON’T WALK” period and indicates the number of seconds remaining to finish crossing the street. Traffic signal phasing and timing modifications have also been made to intersections along Loudon Road, from Main Street to the Everett Arena driveways, to better synchronize the signals and reduce the number of stops.”
That’s what we like to hear!
Nope, not done
There is a lot of road work going on, and we mean A LOT. Just look at how long this “traffic update” section is getting. Here’s a rundown of projects you should be aware of while you’re out and about:
Northbound Main Street from Loudon Road to Storrs Street will be closed this week from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. to make repairs from flooding in August.
On Tuesday, Interstate 393 will be closed at Commercial Street from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Traffic will be detoured down Commercial to Constitution up Commercial to I-393 east to I-93 southbound on ramp to Stickney Avenue to Loudon Road to Main Street.
On Tuesday, work will be done on Pleasant Street from Pine Street to Fruit Street. (Raising catch basins and manhole covers. You know, the usual). Traffic will be detoured to Warren Street.
Thanks to Tom and Main Street Concord for the traffic rundown!
Spooky!
Sunset Club reenacts campfire scene
The Recreation Department’s Sunset Club heard scary stories at a recent meetings, writes Tom. Sunset Club member Bob Burns compiled the stories and then read them, along with help from Assistant Recreation Director Karen Billings and Centennial Senior Center Executive Director Kim Murdoch. We heard the program was a success, which means at least one person checked under the bed before going to sleep that night.
Yowza!
Referee completes 1,200th game
No, we did not add an extra zero. Volunteer referee Nick Wallner really did officiate his 1,200th game for the Concord Youth Soccer League, Tom tells us. “Nick is a dedicated volunteer who has donated his time and effort since 1985 to ensure the quality of youth soccer in our city. We thank Nick for his commitment!” We second that thanks.
Like technology?
Classes at Concord TV
Concord TV loves to help people. That’s why it will be offering an orientation to learn more about producing a program on the station on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. (or by appointment). Orientations are free. Call Doris at 226-8872 to reserve your spot.
Already have a fantastic idea for a TV show, like “State House Survivor”? You can schedule a time for the free “Planning Your Program” class. Participants learn how to organize their thoughts and compile them into a plan for a successful production.
Residents and nonprofits can also take part in the following classes coming up this fall, though the station orientation is a pre-requisite. The cost is $25 per class, though the fee can be waived in exchange for volunteer help on productions.
– Intro to Camera: Learn the operation of the Panasonic DVX-100 camera, basic shot composition, camera technique and basic audio recording.
One-class sessions are scheduled on the following Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.: Oct. 29, Nov. 12 or Dec. 10.
– Intro to Editing: Learn the basics of editing using Final Cut Pro. This versatile software allows you to add special effects, color correct your video or simply put pieces of video together with titles and transitions. Two class sessions are scheduled on the following dates at 6 p.m.:
Choose either:
Oct. 22 and Oct. 28 or Nov. 19 and Nov. 25.
– Studio Production: Your team will learn all positions of a TV crew in this hands-on class that includes operation of studio cameras, mixing audio, directing and running graphics. Then get experience on an actual TV show. This class will be held on Oct. 21 from 6-9 p.m., plus two crew sessions on Concord TV shows. Another session will be held on Nov. 19 from 6-9 p.m., plus two crew sessions on Concord TV shows.
Call Jon at 226-8872 for information or to reserve your spot. Visit yourconcordtv.org to learn more about the station.
Don’t get sick
Flu clinics delayed
The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association recently announced that scheduled flu clinics have been postponed due to the delayed shipment of the flu vaccine. For updates on rescheduled clinics, visit crvna.org.
Skate much?
Instructors needed
The Concord Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for its ice skating program. Sessions begin in November and January, and classes are on Saturday and Monday. Call Karen Billings at 225-8690 for more information.
Cultural stuff
See art at NHTI
Here’s a note from Larry Griswold, system administrator for the community college system:
Our daughter is an artist and attending college at the Kimball-Jenkins School of Art (NHTI associate degree in visual arts). Sarah paints in oils mostly and has a impressionist style to her paintings. Sarah is a remarkable women who has made it through two major operations. When she was 18 she was diagnosed with a heart condition (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ). She had to have cyro-surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. This last year she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. That was removed in May at Boston Children’s Hospital. She has recovered well and is still painting. Her faith in God has got her though these times.
You can see her art at the NHTI library till the end of the month.
The library at NHTI is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. -4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday noon-9 p.m. Visitors should call 271-7186 to verify weekend hours.
