City of Concord, New Hampshire

City of Concord offices and Concord Public Library branches are closed for Labor Day. Trash collection for today will be postponed to tomorrow, September 3. Collection for the rest of the week will be delayed by one day through Saturday. The Concord Transfer Station is also closed today. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!

Check out this week's City Manager's Newsletter for more information on things happening in : https://mailchi.mp/98ea18197c9a/city-managers-newsletter-august-30-17354784.

City Manager's Newsletter-August 30, 2024 Rate payers are currently receiving a document from Community Power of New Hampshire outlining the program and providing information on how to opt out of the program, opt up to purchase more renewable energy content, or opt down to the “Granite Basic” rate.

Stick practice returns next week! 🏒

Adult stick practice will be offered for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. starting September 3 through March 12. Additional hours will occur Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. through November 27. Admission will be $15 and free for goalies. A helmet and gloves are required, although full equipment is recommended.

Youth stick practice will be available for ages 13 and below on Friday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. starting September 6 and continuing through November 29. Admission will be $10 and free for goalies. Full equipment is required.

City of Concord offices and all Concord Public Library branches will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2. Trash collection for Monday will be postponed to Tuesday, September 3. Collection for the rest of the week will be delayed by one day through Saturday. The Concord Transfer Station will also be closed on Monday, September 2. Parking is also free in the city on Monday during the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!

This video tutorial will guide you through the simple process to opt-up for more renewable energy, opt-down for more cost savings, or opt-in if you are currently on a 3rd party supplier (i.e. not Unitil or Eversource). Thank you to Concord TV for their assistance with this video.

Getting Started with Concord Community Power The Concord Community Power program officially launches this October! This tutorial will guide you through the simple process to opt-up for more renewable en...

On Monday, September 2 at 10 a.m., a statue honoring Christa McAuliffe will be unveiled at the State House.

***Please note that Capitol Street will be closed from North Main Street to North State Street from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the event.***

Parking is also free in the city during the Labor Day holiday.

Upcoming Concord Community Power Information Sessions
In late August, rate payers will receive a document from Community Power of New Hampshire outlining the program and providing information on how to opt out of the program, opt up to purchase more renewable energy content, or opt down to the “Granite Basic” rate.

Official notices will be mailed the 3rd week in August explaining the program in greater detail, and providing a service website to opt-in, opt-up or opt-out.

Two informational sessions will be held in September: on September 4 at 6 p.m. in the City Wide Community Center, and September 17 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

The program officially launches with your meter reading in October, you'll see the change on your November bill.

Visit www.concordnh.gov/communitypower for more information.

WARD SIX RESIDENTS: The City Clerk’s Office is looking for residents that live within Ward Six in the City of Concord, New Hampshire to work at the polls on Election Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

If you’re interested, please contact the City Clerk at the City Clerk’s Office at (603) 225-8500 or via email at [email protected]. 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.

WE ARE HIRING: PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Bustling municipal department is seeking a payroll coordinator for weekly payroll processing. The right candidate will be organized, detail oriented, and enjoy meeting deadlines. This role allows you to provide service to our over 500 employee base who provide essential services to the residents of Concord, New Hampshire.

A full job description is available here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh/jobs/4632018/payroll-coordinator?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with a continuous review of applications.

Instructions for Applying: A City Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the City of Concord web site at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, call (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V and LBBTQ"

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Save the date for the 2024 Concord Multicultural Festival: September 22 in Keach Park.
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Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this year’s Festival. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes and all your family friends and neighbors!

Beaver Meadow Golf Course is scheduled to reopen at 11:30 a.m. today. Unfortunately the course sustained some damage during yesterday's storm.

Many Concord residents and visitors are familiar with the quaint chapel that sits upon the hill at Blossom Hill Cemetery on North State Street.

Susan George Perkins, a long-time resident of Concord, donated the generous gift as a memorial to her Mother, Clara Bartlett Perkins. Clara and her husband, Hamilton Eliot Perkins, were the parents of Commodore George Hamilton Perkins, whose statue stands behind the New Hampshire State House.

The chapel was designed and built by New York State Architect Marshall Francis Oliver and completed in 1904.

Immediately following the construction, the chapel was used for burial services. The use of the chapel subsided over time and it fell into disrepair. Renovations took place in 1924, 1976, 1997 and 2020. The repair in 2020 consisted of roof repairs as well as a gas heating system to replace the wood burning stove heating process. The renovation also included repairing and painting the inside of the chapel. A walkway and outside lights were added.

Many may not realize that in addition to funeral services, the chapel can be rented for a very small fee as an event space. Wedding ceremonies, celebrations of life ceremonies, christenings, Christmas events, birthday parties, etc. have all been held there. The chapel can hold 75 people with room to set up a traditional event with an altar and an organ. It has plenty of room for a non-traditional events as well.
All are welcome. For more information, please call the Cemetery Office at (603) 225-3911.
Concord Parks and Rec Department

Save the date for our 2024 Wings & Wheels event on Sunday, September 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Concord Municipal Airport. More information coming soon!
-Vehicles and aircraft on display
-Interactive exhibits
-Academy of Model Aeronautics Demonstrations
-Food trucks
This event is free and family friendly. Please leave pets at home (service animals are permitted). Learn more at www.concordnh.gov/wingsandwheels.

***Anyone interested in bringing a vehicle MUST pre-register. This is not a drop in car show. Participants must stay for the entire event for everyone's safety. Please visit www.concordnh.gov/wingsandwheels for registration information.***
FB event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/HdfWcmK655HK2g1S/

The City of Concord is pleased to announce the launch of Concord Community Power! The pursuance of a community power program and membership with the Community Power Coalition of NH (CPCNH) was unanimously approved by City Council on March 11, 2024, as a way to provide Concord residents with an opportunity for affordable, competitive electricity rates, and a way to help achieve Concord’s 100% Renewable Energy Commitment, and the State of New Hampshire’s 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Read more on our blog!

Concord Community Power The City of Concord is pleased to announce the launch of Concord Community Power!

Upcoming Utility Work on South Main Street
On Thursday, August 22, utility work is scheduled in the roadway on South Main Street between Pleasant Street and Fayette Street. During the utility work, two-way traffic will be accommodated by a lane shift on South Main Street. A pedestrian detour will be in effect as sidewalk along the west side of South Main Street will be closed during the utility work. The work within the roadway is anticipated to last one day and is expected to be completed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This schedule is subject to change and is weather dependent.

Audi's Annual "Pitch In" - August 19-21
Please see the information below from the Friends of the City Auditorium on their annual Pitch In, August 19-21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

“We Do Windows,” say The Friends of the Concord City Auditorium. “Windows and orchestra seats and dressing rooms, stage floors and landscaping. We sew curtains, polish chandeliers, bulbs, and send event calendars to thousands of area households.” And all in three days!

The 34th annual “Pitch In” will get our city’s historic theatre ready for its 120th year as the home of our community-based arts and entertainment. The new season starts Sunday, September 15, with the GALA Arts Party, Arnie’s Ice Cream Social and a special GALA Show featuring the Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio – and it’s all free, thanks to the Walker Lecture Fund.

The Pitch In’s amazing Crew Chief is Joye Olson of Concord. The Olson family has led the Pitch In since 1992, lining up jobs and setting up supplies. Audi Friends head up every session.

Folks who “Show Up and Pitch In” annually say the project is fun, a true community-building event with a barn-raising spirit. Morning sessions start with coffee and pastry and evening sessions with a light supper. Then crews form and projects begin with a job to suit every skill and interest. Monday morning volunteers prepare the Audi’s big cooperative mailing announcing the schedule of exciting fall shows.

Plus, the Pitch In volunteers’ maintenance labor lowers City’s costs of operating the Audi (and our taxes), which in turn helps lower production costs and ticket prices. Result: the nearly 100 public events each season stay affordable and accessible to all. It’s a win-win-win!

In the theatre spirit, The Friends guarantee dramatic working conditions, an interesting cast of characters, roles for stars and chorus, no heavy lifting, air conditioning, absolutely no pay, good eats, and a chance to earn a “Sweat Equity” card.

“Just come down and help out,” The Friends say. “Show up and Pitch In.”

For further information, please visit theaudi.org or call 603-344-4747.

Have you taken a look at the back of your due date slip recently? Our slips are now recyclable, BPA/BPS free, and sustainably sourced! In addition, each time the library purchases replacement tape, two trees are planted in the most carbon rich ecosystem in the tropics. For more information, visit: https://ecochit.com/.

Check out this week's City Manager's Newsletter for more information on things happening in : https://mailchi.mp/5194cc19dda2/city-managers-newsletter-august-16-17353380.

City Manager's Newsletter-August 16, 2024 In late August, rate payers will receive a document from Community Power of New Hampshire outlining the program and providing information on how to opt out of the program, opt up to purchase more renewable energy content, or opt down to the “Granite Basic” rate.

Located off of Interstate 89 (Stickney Hill Exit), is a small cemetery called the Stickney Hill Cemetery. It is recommended to enter the cemetery by foot - due to its location in a wooded area. The cemetery was never marked, the descendants of the Stickney family, Wayne and Sherman Stickney, donated the monument that now marks the cemetery in 2016. They also restored the original fencing that surrounded the cemetery.

The cemetery was owned and developed by the Stickney family in 1758. It was in this year that Col. Jonathan Stickney Sr. passed away from Small Pox, the previous day, his child passed away from the same illness. In those days there was much fear on transmitting the disease, because of this fear, Col. Stickney and his child were buried in a secluded area of the family farm. The cemetery was given to the City of Concord in 1842. The last known burial in the cemetery was in 1955.

It is recorded that vandalism took place at the cemetery in 1973. Stones were tipped over and, in many cases, broken into small pieces. Because the cemetery is so remote, the stones lay broken until the City removed them and had them stored at Blossom Hill Cemetery. After the painstaking efforts of Jill McDaniel-Huckins (Cemetery Administrator), George West (Cemetery staff) and the Cemetery Crew - the stones were pieced together and replaced at Stickney Hill in 2009. There are 17 confirmed burials, 9 unconfirmed burials and likely several more.

Local legend has it that Granny Aulds, buried at the cemetery, was considered by the locals to be a witch. One gentleman – Clary, claimed that he was bewitched by her. He was so frightened, he moved away from the Concord area. Many years later, he said that he knew instantly, the day and time that Granny passed away.
Concord Parks and Rec Department

Upcoming Storrs Street Parking Garage Maintenance
The Storrs Street Parking Garage will close on August 16 at 6 p.m. for pressure washing and remain closed through Monday, August 19. On Monday, August 19 there will be some additional maintenance occurring at the garage. Some traffic delays are expected within the garage and at the entrance.

Exciting news: Five Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of the 90-acre Potter Farm on Oak Hill Road in Concord! About 56 acres of the farm are forested and used for maple sugaring and timber; an additional 27 acres, which abut Turtletown Pond, are open fields used for cultivating hay and produce.

Have you checked out the Sunfox Farm Sunflower Bloom Festival right here in yet? Wander through 20 acres of sunflowers! 🌻🌻🌻The festival runs through Sunday, Aug. 18. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. Parking is available at NHTI. A shuttle will bring you right to the field. Handicapped parking is available at 6 Loudon Road. Visit www.sunfoxfarm.org/events for more information.
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/share/VhKvML81uwPkE1x6/

This October, the City of Concord is launching our Community Power program!

Learn more about community power during two upcoming information sessions:
-September 4, 6 p.m., City Wide Community Center
-September 17, 6 p.m., Council Chambers

More information is available at www.concordnh.gov/communitypower.

Congratulations, Mady!
Beaver Meadow Golf Course

Today Beaver Meadow Junior Member Mady Savary is being recognized by WMUR as an All Star Athlete. Congratulations Mady!

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