Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell writes a city memo and sends it to us via email. April Fools! That’s not what he does – he wrestles alligators on the State House steps while dictating a memo to his staff, and they email it to us.
The clock is ticking
But this headline isn’t
April 15 is the deadline to submit new applications for property tax exemptions and credits, Aspell writes. There will be no property tax extra credit.
The deadline pertains to veteran credits, elderly exemptions, and blind exemptions. Property owners who are currently receiving these credits and exemptions do not need to requalify unless the assessing office has contacted them and requested they do so. If Bruno the assessing office’s enforcer has contacted you, we recommend you follow his suggestions, as well. Qualifying criteria and forms may be obtained online at concordnh.gov/assessing or directly from the assessing office.
April 15 is also the deadline for the annual filing of A-9 applications requesting educational, religious or charitable property tax exemptions. Property owners requesting a charitable exemption must also file an A-12 application and financial data before June 1. Filers of A-9 and A-12 applications receive a free A-OK sticker.
For more information, please call the assessing office at 225-8550, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Helicopter alert
Free rides not offered
Public Service of New Hampshire is beginning construction to upgrade the P145 power line, which is located in the power line corridor that abuts many Concord properties, Aspell writes. The corridor has been referred to as one of the most electric places in all of Concord.
The upgrade will include the replacement of some structures, as well as hardware on the conductor and structures. In order for PSNH’s contractor to be able to access each work site, they will be laying out timber mats for the construction vehicles to travel over in order to minimize impacts in environmentally sensitive areas. For some of the work, PSNH’s contractor will use a helicopter for a few days between April 1 and April 19. Using a helicopter will decrease the amount of ground disruption along the right-of-way and will allow them to complete the required work more quickly. Also, it will be awesome. For safety reason, PSNH will restrict access to the corridor. If you have questions, please call PSNH at 888 -926-5334.
We are the motoring public
Snow guys did good
The city’s Joint Loss Management Committee recognizes city employees who through their actions, suggestions, commitment or initiative have contributed to ensuring the city of Concord is a safe and healthy place in which to live and work, Aspell writes. He means us, right?
The General Services Department’s snow removal crews were recently recognized by the JLMC for their dedication and commitment to providing the motoring public with the safest roads possible under the exceptionally poor conditions created by the back-to-back snow events of Feb. 14 and Feb. 18. Also, motoring public just became our favorite phrase – and our new band name.
