Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell takes us hard to the rim and slam-dunks a city memo in our face. This week was no exception, as he broke our ankles with a killer crossover and jammed home a 360 degree between-the-legs windmill of a memo. Think you’re game? Read on.
Tom app-spell
New library app
The Concord Public Library now has a mobile application that makes it easier to search the library’s catalog with a smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, etc.). The mobile application, Aspell writes, allows patrons to search for material from a search box with a drop-down menu. It also allows access to account information and the ability to renew and reserve materials with a library barcode and PIN, as well as to check on library hours and events. To go to the mobile catalog, visit concordnh.gov/library and click on the link for the mobile library catalog. Tom hopes this new service will make it easier for patrons to check their accounts and check on library materials and events from anyplace. For more information, call the library at 225-8670 and select option two. dry land is a myth Water world The New Hampshire Water Works Association’s annual operator training course is being held at the city’s water treatment plant on Hutchins Street. The operators are working to develop their skills and maintain state certification. Classes held at the treatment plant offer many hands-on training opportunities, Aspell writes.
tommy and the beave
Swingers, baby
The Beaver Meadow Golf Course Pro Shop and Driving Range opened for the season last week, Aspell writes. They will be open from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. daily. Visit the pro shop to sign up for season passes, lessons or to register children for our junior camps. The bar and grill will be open with a limited menu and hours until the course fully opens in the middle of April. New this year are Twilight Season Passes, which will allow golf after 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday and after 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday and on holidays. Also, new in 2011, tee times will be accepted seven days a week.
don’t tax me, bro
Exemptions due
The deadline to submit new applications for property tax exemptions and credits is April 15. The deadline pertains to elderly and blind exemptions, veteran credits, current use applications, and agricultural discretionary preservation easements. Forms are available at the Assessing Office, located on the first floor of City Hall. April 15 is also the deadline for the annual filing of A-9 applications requesting educational, religious or charitable property tax exemptions. If an A-9 application is not received by April 15, the property is subject to real estate taxes. Those property owners requesting a charitable exemption must also file an A-12 application before June 1. The A-9 and A-12 applications are available online at nh.gov/btla. For more information, call the Assessing Office at 225-8550.
phi slamma jamma
Is it the shoes?
The Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball Program concluded this week with four championship games, Aspell writes.
Winners:
5-6 grade girls pision: Conant 1, coached by Mike Barry and Jason Hatch.
5-6 grade boys pision: Broken Ground 1, coached by Brian Quirk and Renwick Wilkes.
7-8 grade boys pision: Green Team, coached by David Frydman.
9-12 grade boys pision: Black Team, coached by Sean Chandler.
Congratulations to all players and coaches for a great year!
ready to rockingham
Sidewalk work
The contractor will be back next week to resume work on the Rockingham Street sidewalk project, Aspell writes. The contractor will be preparing the site and placing gravel for the sidewalk base. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and delays can be expected. Travelers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.
heroes in our midst
Firefighter awards
The Concord Fire Department recently held its annual awards ceremony to honor citizens and emergency responders for heroic acts in the past year, Aspell writes. Chris Johnson was named Firefighter of the Year. Johnson is a 10-year member of the Concord Fire Department who has made extensive contributions to the fire service, including service on the board of directors of Mutual Aid Americas, where he has facilitated the donation of fire apparatus and hundreds of sets of air masks and turnout gear to impoverished South American fire departments. Johnson also travelled to Ecuador to teach fire fighting skills.
snakes on a culvert
Down the drain
Now that the buildings have been demolished and removed, the contractor will turn his attention to completing the drainage culvert replacement at Rattlesnake Brook. Next week, site work will focus on constructing the culvert downstream from North State Street and stabilizing the site. No impact to North State Street is expected, Aspell writes.
yup, more road work
Sewer construction
Work on the replacement of the existing storm sewer in North State Street will continue next week, Aspell writes. Construction will be taking place between Abbottville Road and Hillcrest Avenue. The contactor is also working on reconstruction of the sidewalk and grass panel on the east side of North State Street, in the vicinity of Project Second Start to Hillcrest Avenue. Travel lanes will be restricted to one lane, alternating traffic, and delays are to be expected.
