Concord's annual Fourth of July Fireworks display will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at Memorial Field. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm with food vendors and music. Nevers Band will be playing at 7:45 pm. Fireworks will be at 9:20 pm. The rain date is Wednesday, July 5. Hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday!
Street and Sidewalk Paving in Penacook
GMI Asphalt LLC (the City’s paving contractor) continues to make progress revitalizing our neighborhood streets. Sidewalk work was completed on Stark Street and Dolphin Street this past week, and Merrimack Street sidewalks were base paved. Inclement weather has prevented the finish paving of Coral Street, Stark Street, Dolphin Street, Chandler Street, Shaw Street, Steeple View, Summer Street, Sweatt Street, Webster Place, and Merrimack Street. Due to the July 4 holiday this week, the finish paving is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 10.
NHSCOT to Develop the former Camp Spaulding
Ward 2 Councilor Pierce has provided information that the property formerly known as Camp Spaulding in Penacook is set to be purchased by NHSCOT which plans to use it as their headquarters, and for other uses similar to Camp Spaulding. NHSCOT is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote and preserve Scottish culture for future generations. If you wan to follow the progress of this project, you can join the NHSCOT neighbors Facebook page.
Merchants Way development meeting — July 19
The Concord Planning Board will hold a public hearing July 19 at 7:00 pm regarding new development at Merchants Way. The development proposed includes a Concord Hospital Urgent Care facility, and a 30,000 square foot building for new retail establishments. The plans received Major Site Plan approval at the June Planning Board meeting. Comments or questions can be sent to planning@concordnh.gov.
Canal Street Park meeting — July 10
City Council will meet July 10 at 7:00 pm to consider approval of the final design plans for Penacook's new Canal Street Park, including acceptance of an easement to widen Canal Street. If approved, this new park will bring wonderful opportunities for community events and recreation.
Independence Day trash delay
City offices and the Concord Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Trash and recycling collection for Tuesday will be delayed to Wednesday. Collection will be postponed by one day for the rest of the week through Saturday.
https://www.concordnh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4183
National Night Out — August 1
Join us for our 2023 National Night Out event
Tuesday, August 1, 5-8 p.m. in Rollins Park!
National Night Out is a nationwide event that brings together neighbors and law enforcement to bring back a true sense of community. Get to know your community, neighbors, and surroundings. The event is held across the country to improve crime and drug prevention awareness and to strengthen relationships between and among neighborhood and community police to better fight back against crime.
This is an event for all ages. Bring the whole family and be part of this community event. Entry is free, and the cost of food is only $1.00 with the purchase of a ticket. Events include music, police and fire equipment, K9 demonstrations, touch-a-truck, and much more. Many businesses from around the community will be set up in booths to showcase their goods and services.
Fourth of July Independence Day Celebrations
Celebrate Independence Day in Concord at Memorial Field on Tuesday, July 4.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with food vendors and music and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. (dusk).
The rain date is Wednesday, July 5.
https://www.concordnh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4183
Blue Bag Program
Do you want to help out the city? You can help by picking up litter at a public space or roadway in Concord by participating in the City’s Blue Bag Program. It's free and easy! Just fill out a release form, pick up blue bags at the City office, fill the bags and leave them by the roadside, and then notify the General Services office when you're done. The City will collect the bags! It's a great way to volunteer, keep our community clean, and protect our local environment. Individuals, groups, and organizations can all participate.
Get involved at www.concordnh.gov/bluebagprogram.
Public Library summer hours
Starting in June, the library will be moving to summer hours.
Main Library
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm
Penacook Branch
Tuesday: 9am-2pm
Thursday: 12pm-5pm
Heights Branch
Monday: 1pm-5pm
Wednesday & Saturday: 9am-1pm
Trash Collection Not Postponed for Juneteenth
The new Federal holiday of Juneteenth (or Jubilee Day) is not a trash holiday for the purposes of trash collection for Concord City. Trash and recycling collection will follow the regular collection schedule.
http://www.concordnh.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4178
Trach Collection Postponed to Friday, June 2
Because of the Memorial Day holiday, trash collection this week is shifted from Thursday to Friday. For more information, to keep up to date, or to set up an alert, visit the City of Concord’s trash collection page and trash holiday schedule. There’s also an FAQ with a lot of information about collection and waste.
Thank You for a Great Memorial Day Parade!
Thank you to everyone who came out, all our wonderful participants and spectators, for joining us in out second Memorial Day parade. We are grateful to have such a supportive community that embraces and celebrates our local events. Your enthusiastic cheers, vibrant displays, and heartwarming smiles have made this parade an unforgettable experience. Together, we create lasting memories that strengthen the bonds that make our community so special. We hope you had a fantastic time and we look forward to seeing you again at our next event.
Thank you to ConcordTV for the video!
Photographs by Anna Glover, Penacook Village Association.
The PVA Is Joining Forces with NH Gives!
This year, your support goes even further. We’re joining NH Gives to reach more people and make support go further. Please support us through the NH Gives campaign on June 6 and 7.
https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/penacook-village-association
UpReach Kids' Unmounted Horse Summer & Fall Programs
UpReach is excited to be providing unmounted programs in Boscawen on the Merrimack County Property! Programming is being offered free of charge to all residents of Merrimack County because they’ve received grant funding. Groups are small, so space is limited.
Resilience Reins (Summer) — 6-Week Program runs each Monday, July 17th - August 21st — 4:30 - 6:00pm
This program connects, engages and encourages healing for young survivors of trauma, their families and caretakers. The primary focus of the program is building and fostering feelings of confidence and resilience. Youth participants focus on 'words of the day' featuring three overarching messages: communication, security, and identity while working with UpReach horses. Participants often express feeling calm and happy while working with the ponies and perceive the barn as a safe place for learning skills to build healthy relationships along with trusted adults and peers. Parents and caregivers participate in Parent Cafe with a trained facilitator to learn about key protective factors for resilient families and discuss parenting challenges in a safe, supportive and hopeful environment.
Fun at the Farm (Summer) — 6-Week Program runs each Wednesday, July 12th - August 17th — 3:30 - 4:30pm
Fun at the Farm is a hands-on program for children ages 8 - 14 years old, to learn about horses and ponies in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. Activities will be centered around having fun while learning. Youth learn how to safely brush and lead the ponies, observe pony behavior as a way to explore themes such as boundaries, respect and communication. This program offers all participants the the chance to interact with the ponies in ways designed to build confidence and inspire joy.
Resilience Reins (Fall) — 7-Week Program runs each Monday, September 11th - October 23rd — 4:30 - 6:00pm
This program connects, engages and encourages healing for young survivors of trauma, their families and caretakers. The primary focus of the program is building and fostering feelings of confidence and resilience. Youth participants focus on 'words of the day' featuring three overarching messages: communication, security, and identity while working with UpReach horses. Participants often express feeling calm and happy while working with the ponies and perceive the barn as a safe place for learning skills to build healthy relationships along with trusted adults and peers. Parents and caregivers participate in Parent Cafe with a trained facilitator to learn about key protective factors for resilient families and discuss parenting challenges in a safe, supportive and hopeful environment.
Fun at the Farm (Fall) — 7-Week Program runs each Wednesday, September 13th - October 25th — 3:30 - 4:30pm
Fun at the Farm is a hands-on program for children ages 8 - 14 years old, to learn about horses and ponies in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. Activities will be centered around having fun while learning. Youth learn how to safely brush and lead the ponies, observe pony behavior as a way to explore themes such as boundaries, respect and communication. This program offers all participants the the chance to interact with the ponies in ways designed to build confidence and inspire joy.
Horse Powered Reading — 7-Week Program runs each Wednesday, September 13th - October 25th — 5:00 - 6:00pm
Horse
Powered Reading is an innovative, experiential, and fun approach to build and strengthen reading skills for youth ages 11-14. Students partner with ponies to reinforce basic skills, effectively motivate and encourage learning retention in a non-traditional, inclusive and supportive environment! This social emotional learning program makes reading fun!
Please Note: These programs run rain or shine in a 3-sided barn, please dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe, closed heel shoes are required for safety. Remember that you may want sunscreen, bug spray, a hat and sunglasses. Don't forget your water bottle!
All Programs Take Place at the Merrimack County Complex, 333 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen
To register, please contact:
Kristen McGraw, Program Director
kristen@upreachtec.org
or call: 603.497.2343
upreachtec.org
Memorial Day Parade
Join us for the second Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 28, at noon. The parade will start outside Merrimack Valley High School and go down Village Street to Boudreau Square, ending at the Washington Street School.
Join us as a spectator, a volunteer, or a participant!
Are you a Veteran? Ride in a vintage automobile!
If you want to volunteer or participate, contact Cindi Jacques at nhfairgirl18@gmail.com.
Road Repaving and Closures
Spring is here, and with it, the start of the major road repaving project. Streets are being closed to traffic or single lane of traffic permitted only. For updates, check the City of Concord site frequently (or sign up for updates):
http://www.concordnh.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4096
New Development Projects on Fisherville Road
The first development begins at 153 Fisherville, just North of the intersection of Winsor Drive. The developers held a neighborhood session to give an overview of the project and were receptive to some of the suggestions. Their new design now includes 160 living units with no commercial space as opposed to the original design of 250 units with commercial space. They still must apply for a variance to build 160 units instead of the 100 units allowed under current zoning.
The developer will appear before the Zoning Board to seek that variance at this meeting:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
6 PM
City Council Chambers, 37 Green St
If you cannot attend, please send your comments to: thutton@concordnh.gov
Here is a link to information regarding this development:
https://www.concordnh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19947/0002-2023-153-Fisherville-Rd
Across Fisherville Rd, another developer will go before the Planning Board to seek approval for a 68 unit development. This development is similar in design to the condos located at Abbott Village on No State St. The meeting is:
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
7 PM
City Council Chambers, 37 Green St
If you cannot attend, please send your comments to: planning@concordnh.gov
Participants Wanted for our Memorial Day Parade
The Penacook Village Association is sponsoring the second annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 28, 2023. If you are a member of an organization, local business, or group who wants to march in the parade or help organize the parade, reach out to Irene Ortega at iortega3@aol.com or Cindi Jaques at nhfairgirl18@gmail.com.
2023 Memorial Day Parade flyer
Public Hearing — March 15, 2023
The Concord City Planning Board gave conditional approval and set a public hearing for a 68-unit development at 150 Fisherville Road. This proposed development is similar to the existing Abbott Village complex on North State Street. The meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at 37 Green Street, Concord, NH.