Shooting baby bumps and brides on rope swings
Name: Joanna PuzaOwner, Joanna Puza PhotographyHow long have you had the studio here in Concord?One-and-a-half years. I had a studio in Henniker for two years, and I was thinking of eliminating my studio altogether because I do so much shooting on location. But I was coming to Concord a lot and I found this place, and it's just been great.How long have you been a photographer?For about 10 years. I started out of my home, and I...
Paul talks with some of Concord's happy hikers
Again this year, Hilary Thomson and I attended the Trail Booth during the Wellness Fair on March 14. We listened as people told us about their enjoyment of hiking, and we answered their questions about the 56 miles of hiking trails within the city limits of Concord. The maps of our Concord trails were on display and were of great interest to those who came to visit our booth.Joan Wiggins of Concord said as soon as the weather turns...
Shall we dance?
Perhaps the fact that Cindy Flanagan spontaneously broke out into a tap dance three or four times during a guided tour of the Concord Dance Academy should have been a clue – the woman has a hard time remaining idle.It was Flanagan who created the academy, beginning downtown in 1981. It was Flanagan who purchased the mill property that now houses the business and renovated the entire thing. It was also Flanagan who was...
School Daze
Dear Ball and Chain,My boyfriend and I are headed off to college next year, and while we love each other, we agreed to see how things played out. But we were originally planning on attending different schools, until he recently started to hint that he might want to attend whatever school I choose. I feel it's really important for each of us to have our freedom and see where the relationship takes us, but I fear being suffocated...
It's Alyssa Neal – she loves to read!
Avid Insider readers will remember our recent article about Girls Inc., a fun afterschool group for local girls (“Girls Inc. brings out the smart, strong and bold in local little ladies,” Nov. 11). Well, each month, the girls and staff choose a “Girl of the Month” who exemplifies their motto: “Strong. Smart. Bold.”This month, that girl is Alyssa Neal. We caught up with her and asked her some...
Pick of the week
Here's what's happening this week on ConcordTV:What is on the horizon for Concord? What are the challenges of the budget? What capital improvements can we expect to see? How does Concord compare with similar cities in New Hampshire? Mayor Jim Bouley and City Manager Tom Aspell discuss Concord's current situation and its future.Watch the program on Channel 17 on March 28 and 30 at 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Back in bloom
The Bow Garden Club will be “in bloom” again when it holds its first meeting of the new garden club year on April 9 at the Old Town Hall in Bow, 91 Bow Center Road. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. with social time and light refreshments beginning at 6. Michelle Mensinger, National Garden Clubs/New England Region Birds and Butterflies chairwoman will present her program “Butterflies and Their Reproductive...
'Let's Move!'
The Learning Center at Concord Hospital was among the first childcare centers in the state to take the pledge Michelle Obama set forth to promote healthy practices in children starting at an early age.The five primary goals of the Let's Move Child Care pledge are:Physical Activity: One to two hours of physical activity throughout the day including outside time.Screen Time: No screen time under two years of age, 30 minutes or less...
This Week in Concord History
March 27, 1965: Penacook School District voters will have several options before them: creating a cooperative school district with neighboring towns, merging with Concord or going it alone. Eventually, voters will approve creation of the Merrimack Valley School District.March 27, 2002: The Capitol Center for the Arts lifted the curtain this month on an ambitious $3 million capital campaign to give the city a sleeker, more functional...
Spring is in the air, and with it, everlasting love
We at the Insider like to scan Craigslist's Missed Connections for the most misguided, misspelled and hilarious best posts. Then we run them here and everyone falls in love forever! Gosh, we are just the best.Salvation Army – w4m – 31I was at a Salvation Army today around 1pm , shopping with my mom & son. We relaxed in some recliners & my mom needed you to plug one in. You had on a fleece jacket & tan...
A look at what the Concord Police did way back when
The Concord Police Department was kind enough to give us access to some recently unearthed police logbooks. We think it's a fascinating look into the way life used to be in Concord, so we've pulled out some interesting entries for you. Check it out!Jan. 24, 1927: Thomas Winters. Drunk on Main St. at 7:40 p.m. Officer Rodd had the car come up and take him to Concord at 2 a.m. He was sick.Jan. 24, 1927: Deputy Moore wants us to...
City briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell digs into his closet, finds his dance outfit and lays it out on the bed. He puts on his leotard and tutu, looks in the mirror and sighs before putting his suit and tie on over the whole shebang and stepping out into the workaday world. Then he writes a city memo.The clock is tickingExemption apps dueThe deadline to submit new applications for property tax exemptions and credits is April 15, Aspell...
The Insider can bust a move with the best of them
Well, would you look at what we've cooked up for the dance issue! It's a list of the Insider's favorite dance moves. Enjoy.The TwistThe CharlestonThe Gary, IndianaThe CreepThe YMCAThe YMI-Doing-This?The Running ManThe Hunger GamesThe Hokey-PokeyThe LambadaThe La BambaLa Flama BlancaThe WormThe Intestinal ParasiteThe Mashed PotatoRaise the RoofLeave the Roof AloneI Warned You, Steve, Now You're Paying For That RoofThe...
Insider Madness Update
If you're filling out your brackets at home (and with a chance at a $20 gift certificate on the line, why wouldn't you?), you've probably already seen the results of these games online. But, for those readers who aren't quite so tech-savvy, here's who advanced in our Insider Madness tourney:Tom Aspell over Free Weekend ParkingMcAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center over the Golden DomeFriendly Kitchen over Concord...
Hoop dreams
We ran a fast break on Concord’s parks to find the best places to play outdoor basketball in town. Throw it down, big man!
Where the Insider goes – Tue, 27 Mar 2012
Norma Milne and Val Zanchuk took the Insider with them to Key West, Fla. Here they are with the crew of the Pelican, a vessel owned by “good ole Concord boy” Sean Rowley. From left: Zanchuk, mate Matt, Milne and Captain Ryan. Looks like a wonderful time! Send us your travel photos at news@theconcordinsider.com.
Are you ready for the Cappies?
Our faithful advertising gurus, Reynold Chase and Sherri Cote, are pleased to announce that voting for the 2012 Cappie Awards opens on April 1. Check out our website, theconcordinsider.com for our online survey, where you can vote for the best of the capital region. Look for the card these two are holding in area businesses – if a local shop is displaying one, it’s lobbying for your Cappie vote. We can’t wait to see who wins this...
Cat on a cold tin roof – Tue, 27 Mar 2012
Reader Deb LaValley sent us in this picture of a chilly cat on North State Street, just stayin’ on the roof as long as she can.
Hoop dreams
We ran a fast break on Concord’s parks to find the best places to play outdoor basketball in town. Throw it down, big man!
