Last week, City Manager Tom Aspell put on his pink headband, pink wristbands and pink T-shirt and strolled over to Memorial Field for the annual Making Strides walk. Unfortunately, Aspell was a little early so he used the time on his way back to the office to record his weekly city memo, which has been transcribed below.
Clean look
Nice new paint job
The Parks and Recreation Department would like to give the General Services Department a high five, Aspell writes. Hey, we want in on that action, too. Up top!
This past week, staff from the Highway and Utilities Division repainted both parking lots at the Heights Community Center. The newly painted lots look great.
Voting info
Absentee ballots available
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 Municipal Election are now available from the city clerk’s office.
Residents who are unable to vote at the polls on election day, due to absence from town or physical disability, may request an absentee ballot. You must be registered to vote prior to casting an absentee ballot.
The last day to register to vote prior to the Nov. 3 Municipal Election is Oct. 24. Pre-register to vote at the city clerk’s office and avoid waiting in lines to register to vote at the polls on election day, Aspell writes. You know if you wait in line too long you might change your mind. Like when you go out for ice cream and end up with some ginormous sundae made for three.
The last day to make party affiliation changes prior to the upcoming presidential primary is Oct. 30. Residents may change their party affiliation at the city clerk’s office.
For more information about any election related activity, call 225-8500 or send an email to city clerk@concordnh.gov.
For a good cause
Food donations help
Concord Human Services is the beneficiary of a creative initiative by the thoughtful staff of the Concord Public Library.
In lieu of paying fines for overdue library materials, between Sept. 13-26, patrons could donate food and/or non-food items for the Human Services’ pantry. As a result, the pantry received numerous bags and cartons of donations, Aspell writes. It looks like people are a lot better at bringing in canned goods then the library books they’re supposed to return.
In addition to the amnesty program, other patrons and library employees also contributed. Many thanks to the library employees for this wonderful collaboration, as the need is great. These donations will make a positive difference for those we serve.
