Hitting the road
Fisherville to Bog
City Manager Tom Aspell was up to his usual city memo hijinks, and we got the scoop on some exciting road improvement news!
Hurray!
Here’s the deal with the Fisherville Road saga:
“Continental Paving will be placing the crushed gravel course of the new road box on Fisherville Road, from just north of Sewalls Falls Road to Bog Road,” Tom wrote.
“These are the last few steps leading up to placing the binder course pavements,” he adds. “With a little cooperation from the skies, we hope to be having the graveled section of road by mid to late July.”
Tom, always a man with manners, added, “For all residents of the impacted neighborhoods and commuters, thank you for your continued patience with the construction.”
some good news!
$135,000 raised
For a good cause
No, Tom isn’t only about traffic delays and ripping-good yarns about pavement. He’s also about spreading joy!
Tom shared the news that Concord hosted the end segment of the 250-mile Trans New Hampshire Bike Ride for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on June 28. The ride was sponsored by the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire and included 101 riders from ages 15-69 and from as far away as San Francisco.
According to Tom, off-duty Concord, Fire Lt. Merle Dewitt and fire fighter paramedic Stephen Lorenze completed the entire route.
“Riders raised over $135,000 for the MDA and rode past the State House before attending a cookout at Rundlett Middle School,” Tom proudly reported.
Join the committee
Walkers wanted
We’re sure Tom was listening to Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots are Made for Walking” while writing this memo.
And he may have been dancing to it, too, but we can’t be certain of that.
Tom wrote that the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee is looking for walkers.
According to the memo, the committee wants to enhance pedestrian safety, promote awareness and provide a connectivity of sidewalks and trails . . . and they need your help!
The next meeting is held on July 16 at 6 p.m. in the city hall second-floor conference room. For more information, call Alex Vogt at 715-1514.
Ready boots? Start walking!
