Where to vote ‘n’ stuff
In the spirit of Halloween, we thought we’d give you the fright of your life and not include City Briefly in this week’s Insider. But, we couldn’t go through with it – we’re not that cruel. Plus, how would we fill this page?
So here you go, you little ghosts and goblins, the highlights from City Manager Tom Aspell’s weekly memo:
Nov. 2 is state general election day. Some of you may have already known that, but did you know that the new polling hours are now in effect? You do now!
Polling locations within the city will be open between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day. Apparently, 7 a.m. is earlier than years past. We wouldn’t know because we don’t get out of bed before noon.
If you’re unable to get to the polls on election day and are a registered voter, absentee ballots are available at the city clerk’s office, Tom added.
Which brings us to the topic of how to register: “Residents may register on election day at their polling locations,” Tom wrote. “Those registering to vote should bring a photo ID. If photo ID does not show current residence, those registering should bring along confirmation of their address in the form of a utility bill, bank statement, etc.”
Ah, we see. So where the heck do we vote, anyway?
“Residents within the city are assigned a polling location based on where they reside,” the man with-all-the-answers wrote. “Residents who are unsure of where they should vote can call the city clerk’s office at 225-8500 or access a street listing at concordnh.gov/elections.”
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the Insider cubicle just happens to be our voting location.
Surf the city website
Move over Facebook, there’s a new website in town that we plan to spend a lot of time on. Well, maybe not new – but it will be improved.
“The Concord city website renewal project is officially underway and we need your help,” Tom wrote.
Here’s how you get give Tom and friends a hand: visit the website (concordnh.gov) and select the web survey link under “City Highlights” on the right side of your screen.
“Let us know what you would like to see on our website website, from interacting with social media, to more searchable documents or event local links,” Tom instructed.
OH! OH! We have a fantastic idea for an interactive game. It involves Tom Aspell, a unicorn and . . .
“All valid ideas will be considered,” Tom added.
Oh. Never mind.
Pretty in pink at CFD
No, the entire fire department didn’t throw a red sock into their load of whites.
According to Tom, Concord firefighters will join firefighters across the nation in donning pink T-shirts this week to raise awareness of breast cancer.
“Emergency calls and other activities take fire fighters into every part of the City and provide an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer screening. Fire fighters will donate funds from the sale of the shirts to cancer prevention organizations.”
