Last week, City Manager Tom Aspell began writing an original song about the inter-workings of city hall that he planned on taking on tour of the city’s many open mic nights. Soon, though, Aspell realized it was less of a song and more of a city memo, so he decided to release “the lyrics” for all citizens to enjoy.
Voting time
Absentee ballots available
Absentee ballots for the Feb. 9 presidential primary 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 from the city clerk’s office. You must be registered to vote prior to casting an absentee ballot. Jan. 29 is the last day to register to vote at the city clerk’s office and avoid waiting in lines to register at the polls, Aspell writes. And we all know that nobody likes waiting in line, unless you win Powerball afterward.
For more information, contact the city clerk’s office at 225-8500 or via email at cityclerk@concordnh.gov. The city clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. on Thursdays.
As the bridge turns
More Sewalls Falls news
Last week’s activities on the Sewalls Falls Bridge included the construction of a permanent drainage swale; installation of temporary drainage; continued demolition of the existing abutment on the Concord Monitor side; progress on the temporary work platform; and demolition of the existing truss. This week, continued progress will be made on the new south abutment and the temporary work platform; demolition of the existing abutment on the north side of the project will be completed; and dismantling of the existing truss will continue, Aspell writes.
Don’t you wish we could just fast forward and have the bridge done already? We sure do.
Get it while it’s hot
Learn about solid waste
Concord General Services’ 2016 solid waste brochure has been mailed out to single family residences.
The brochure contains important information about curbside trash and recycling collection, single-stream recycling, the Pay-As-You-Throw Program, and how to report concerns using the city’s on-line request tracker system, Aspell writes. It’s like the Christmas gift you’ve always wanted, but never got.
One of the best features of the brochure is the detachable event calendar that displays dates of trash holidays, leaf collection programs and more, Aspell writes. And it’s also recyclable.
Extra copies of the brochure are available at the Combined Operations Maintenance Facility, 311 N. State St.
Needed replacements
Eversource doing work
Through Jan. 29, Eversource Energy will be replacing aged infrastructure along its F-139 line in the area of Sanborn Road and its intersection with Mountain Road.
Eversource will be replacing utility pole cross arms and insulators. Residents may notice some off-road equipment in the utility’s right of way, as well as aerial bucket trucks along the roadside, Aspell writes. And no you can’t take them for a joyride.
Any resident with a concern should contact Allison McLean, Eversource Community Relations Manager, at allison.mclean@eversource.com or 634-3743.
Good job
Brown now a N.H. assessor
Dixie Brown, an appraiser in the assessing office, was recently designated as a certified N.H. assessor. In order to be certified, Brown had to successfully complete extensive courses on property valuation, the income approach to valuation, mass appraisal of property, tax maps, current use, exemptions and credits, and timber harvesting and excavation.
She also had to be certified by the N.H. Department of Revenue Administration as an assessor or supervisor with at least four years of experience.
Upon completion of all of the above, Brown passed a comprehensive exam on appraisals and assessing, Aspell writes. We hope you can all join us with a big woo-hoo for Brown.
