There are plenty of spots in Concord to catch a fish for your wall
Take a drive over to Turtletown Pond and odds are you’ll find someone with a line in the water. They’ll either be fishing from the pier, at the edge of the boat ramp or a few yards from shore looking for a bite. If you gaze out across the body of water there might be some angler sitting in a canoe enjoying the relaxation that comes with a day of fishing. And Turtletown Pond is just one of many spots within the city limits where fish...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell grabs his floppy hat and khakiest ensemble before jumping in the canoe to go fishing for city memos. Luckily they were biting this week – hurry up and read though, Tom’s a catch-and-release kind of guy.It’s just a phaseSuper water awesomenessThe Water Treatment Division of the General Services Department has joined the American Water Works Association Partnership for Safe Water to enhance its...
Getting your fitness on literally means wearing cool new stuff now
I was at the park last Sunday, and witnessed dozens of busy, health-conscious Americans walking, jogging, and biking in the area. Most of them were looking at what I thought was their watches. Then it hit me . . . it’s a Sunday, a leisure day for most. What could be so urgent on this day of rest that would have these folks so pressed for time? Most of them weren’t actually looking at their watch; rather, they were peering into the...
YMCA receives grant from Lincoln Financial
The Concord Family YMCA recently received a $10,000 grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation for the Y’s Child Development Center’s financial assistance program. This grant helps serve the 200 kids in the Y’s program, ages 9 months to six years, 45 percent of which receive some sort of financial assistance. It removes barriers for low- and middle-income families in Merrimack County, enabling them to have access to affordable,...
Scholarships given by hospital trust fund
Thirteen deserving students seeking a career in health care received scholarships through the Concord Hospital Trust Scholarship Fund at an awards luncheon at Concord Hospital on Tuesday, June 30. The following recipients received nursing scholarships: Amber Caplette, Rachel Demers, Ashley Godbout, Jeanne Guay, Bethany Labrecque, Sandrine Ndetah, Leandra Rumfelt, Susan Storey, Benton Taylor, Dominique Vaillancourt, and Lindsay Young....
Order bulbs from county conservation district
Bored of the same old bulbs you see bloom every spring in your perennial beds? A new color or texture will easily enhance your existing garden! The Merrimack County Conservation District’s fall bulb sale is just the place to find those beautiful bulbs to add a fresh look to your landscape. This year we’re offering an assortment of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, iris, alliums and specialty bulbs. All bulbs have a low hardiness zone to...
N.H. Ukeladies to play music on the lawn series
The Concord Library’s Live Music on the Lawn series continues on July 29 at 6 p.m. with the N.H. Ukeladies. Funded by the Concord Public Library Foundation, this year we’re closing Prince Street and bringing local food vendors for a festive block party atmosphere! Bring the whole family for free entertainment, affordable and tasty treats from Arnie’s, Puppy Love and Constantly Pizza, and all the library has to offer, too. Bring your...
Concord Public Library Book of the Week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net and visit us on Tumblr at reading-rumblr.tumblr.com and concordteens.tumblr.com, and also visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ConcordPublicLibrary.Enter Pale DeathBarbara Cleverly2014, 358 pagesFictionScotland Yard detective Joe Sandilands is sent to the Truelove’s country estate to investigate an accident – or is it a suspicious death? Lady...
Volunteers needed for annual Craftsmen Fair
The League of N.H. Craftsmen are looking for volunteers for the 82nd annual Craftsmen Fair at Mt. Sunapee Resort in Newbury. Volunteer for a half-day from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. or from 1:30 to 4:15 p.m.; or for a full day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. as either a tent volunteer or a demo/workshop volunteer. Tent volunteers booth sit while artists run to get coffee or lunch, and demonstration and workshop volunteers assist...
Dying to Talk cafe at True Brew Wednesday
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering the “Dying to Talk” Cafe that gives people the opportunity to breathe life into conversations about dying on Wednesday, July 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at True Brew Barista in Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St. Join us for conversations on matters about living and dying. Each cafe is offered by Concord Regional VNA Hospice program staff. Cafes are free and no registration is...
Sewer crew jazzes up manhole cover in honor of good ole’ Snookie
Wentworth “Snookie” Emmons worked for the city of Concord’s sewer crew for 45 years. He was the Sewer Systems Supervisor for a majority of those years until he retired in 1998. E.J. Prescott, a supplier of sewer pipe materials, donated a manhole cover to the city of Concord in honor of Snookie’s service. In 1997, Concord General Services’ sewer crew dedicated the cover to Snookie and placed it on the northbound lane of Main Street at...
Audubon to host four day birding and nature tour
New Hampshire Audubon is hosting a four-day North Country Birding and Nature Tour for outdoor enthusiasts and avid birdwatchers alike. Participants will explore some of the state’s most fascinating landscapes with experienced guides who will highlight ecology and geography of northern New Hampshire. The excursion will depart from the McLane Audubon Center in Concord at 8 a.m. on Aug. 22 and return the evening of Aug. 25. Tour guides...
School’s always in for summer at St. Paul’s
Generally, it’s frowned upon to use your cell phone during class. You have to be pretty sneaky these days to get away with checking out a Snapchat, updating your Facebook status or sending that “I’m so excited about learning” text to your BFF. And if you get caught you better quickly prepare for public embarrassment, loss of your phone for the rest of the day and a not-so-endearing look from your teacher. But there’s one class in the...
Nothing like getting ready for Christmas with a little sewing in July
The Capital Quilters Guild celebrated Christmas a little early last Friday – at least sort of. Members of the guild gathered at Havenwood to kick off their annual Christmas stocking community service project. Armed with sewing machines, plenty of Christmas fabric and some delicious looking snacks, 16 quilters got together to sew and stitch 18 stockings that will be filled with personal care items and things like puzzle books and...
Summers at Parker Academy helps keep the focus on the students
If you didn’t know, Parker Academy is a little different than your typical school. This is the place where students who, for one reason or another, aren’t getting the most out of the public middle or high school in which they are supposed to attend, go to get an education. Sure Parker Academy follows a similar school calendar from September to June and has a somewhat normal school day schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., but the...
Robin Lamson brought her colorful work to the walls of Dos
In case you haven’t been a faithful reader of the ‘Insider,’ you may have missed our feature last year on Robin Lamson and her work as an artist. Well, Lamson has been busy creating more colorful art and is now back in the news. For the month of July, Lamson’s paintings will be hanging in Dos Amigos, giving you something bright and cheery to look at while eating your weekly or daily taco, burrito or salad. Although we are big fans of...
This Week In Concord History
July 14, 2002: A fire destroys a Maple Street home in Concord. Nobody is hurt.July 15, 2002: House lawmakers lose a last-ditch chance to re-draw their election districts themselves, clearing the way for the state Supreme Court to take over.July 15, 2000: Concord’s Bob Mielcarz wins his ninth State Amateur Golf Championship, the most anyone has ever won.July 15, 1863: Aware that draft riots have occurred in New York and Boston, the...
Construction project pulls the old switcheroo on Main Street traffic
Flipping traffic and construction on North Main can really only mean one thing . . . we’re done working on the east side! Want to see for yourself? Check out the live webcam at concordmainstreetproject.com. Beginning yesterday morning at 7 a.m., traffic flipped to its new configuration, which will last through the completion of work on North Main Street in mid-November. Motorists can expect that there will be one-way, northbound...
Join the Merrimack County Conservation District to fight hunger
A paradox is among us – one in nine people struggle with hunger in New Hampshire, while around 1/3 of the food supply goes uneaten and wasted annually in the United States. Creative solutions are constantly being put to action, and gleaning is one way Merrimack County Conservation District is working to solve the problem. As part of the N.H. Gleans network, run by the N.H. Farm to School program, MCCD collects excess or slightly...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts his glasses on the bridge of his nose, grabs a ruler and some chalk and rings the bell. The course? City Memo 101. Today’s assignment is to read this memo!Getting their learn onA degree on the streetsThe city of Concord participates in the N.H. Technology Transfer Center’s Roads Scholar Program to meet educational and training requirements for municipal highway practitioners, Aspell writes....
Missed Connections: Romantically discussing watermelon prices
We at the Insider like to scour Craigslist’s Missed Connections to see if anyone in Concord wants to get one cup of froyo with two spoons is finding true love online. Here, presented unedited as always, are some of the best recent entriesRobert (Concord/Bow)Damn it Robert. Tell me to go to hell, that you’re neck deep in the swamp, or so in love that you cannot think of anything else, but please, let me know that you are ok. I really...
Summer camp gives a sneak peek at the CRTC and all it has to offer
When we were in middle school, we had no idea what we wanted to do for a career.A lot of you can probably relate. Heck, we probably had a hard enough time picking out what kind of ice cream to eat, let alone the thing we’d be doing for the majority of our adult lives.We sure wish there was something like the Concord Regional Technical Center summer camp back then, where students from nine districts can sign up for a one-week crash...
Historical society names new library director
Bill Dunlap, president of the New Hampshire Historical Society, is pleased to announce that Sarah Galligan, a member of the society’s staff since October 2013, has been promoted to the position of library director. Since joining the society’s staff as projects archivist, Galligan has been responsible for cataloging archival collections, assisting with the development of digital resources and leading the process to update and expand...
Better Choices, Better Health starts Aug. 5
Concord Regional VNA is offering Better Choices, Better Health in Concord, a six-week self-management program to help adults living with ongoing health conditions feel better, regain control of their health and start doing the things they want to do. The program is on Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 5, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road. Ongoing health conditions include but are not limited to back pain,...
Freshen up your skills with former Patriots
The Concord Parks and Recreation Department is offering a pre-season three-day football clinic with former New England Patriot players Patrick Pass and Harold Shaw. These three-day clinics will be held Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 at Memorial Field in Concord. There will be two separate clinics. Ages 7 to 14 runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the clinic for players ages 15 to 18 runs 3 to 6 p.m. These are non-contact clinics and...
NHTI to host summer open house July 29
See yourself on a new pathway at NHTI. Whether it’s directly into a career, or continuing at a four-year college or university, envision the future you want – at NHTI. Explore NHTI at our summer open house, Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Wellness Center Gym. Learn about our 70-plus academic programs, tour our 240-acre campus and find out about campus life at NHTI. Meet current and former students, academic department...
Wizard of Oz with live music at Capitol Center
Catch the original 1939 Wizard of Oz film on the big screen backed by the live New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Come dressed as your best Dorothy, clad in red sparkly shoes, covered in straw as the Scarecrow, or as the green-faced Wicked Witch of the West. It’s fun for the whole family.Tickets range from $28 to $50 with a special offer for four or more tickets.For more info,...
Monthly supper Friday at Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church/Merrill Park, located at 30 Eastman St. in East Concord will host it’s monthly supper on Friday, July 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. Our July Friday supper features oven roasted chicken, potato salad, corn bread and strawberry shortcake for dessert. So come, bring your family and friends and take the night off from cooking. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed and support our Take-A-Tote Ministry, which helps to...
Library to host paddling info session July 21
The Concord Public Library is hosting an information session about paddling in Concord and northern New England on July 21 at 6 p.m. in the library auditorium. Learn about paddling in and near Concord. Paul Berry of AMC-NH will show you places to kayak, canoe and paddle board. The presentation will include calm places like Turkey Pond and whitewater sections, too. Information will be available about equipment, rentals and trips.
Concord Public Library Book of the Week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net and visit us on Tumblr at reading-rumblr.tumblr.com and concordteens.tumblr.com, and also visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ConcordPublicLibrary.Close Your Eyes, Hold HandsChris Bohjalian2014, 7 CDsFictionEmily Shepard, 16 years of age, lives in Vermont in the shadow of a nuclear power plant where her father is in charge and her mother works in...
