Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell swings open his office door just a crack, careful not let too much of his precious air-conditioned air out. Held in his mittened hands is a shivering city memo, which he slips through the crack in the door before slamming it shut, knocking the icicles from the door frame. This week was no exception.tom is super hotTemperature-wiseWith the hot summer… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell throws on a pair of board shorts, lays out the Slip 'n' Slide, turns on the hose and slides face-first all the way to our doorstep to deliver the city memo. This week was no exception. High marks for Parksshow me. . . fun!Concord Parks and Recreation specialty camps received an approval rating of 4.6 out of 5 in a recent survey, Aspell… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts on his Sunday best bonnet, dusts off his wicker basket and heads off to market. When he arrives, he opens up that market basket and serves up a farm-fresh heaping helping of city memo.The Insider grabbed a gigantic handful of two scoops and we're here to share them with you.hot on the trailClean up that messFriends of the Merrimack River… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell shoots himself out of a cannon onto our doorstep and warbles the latest happenings in our fair capital in an ear-piercing falsetto. Lucky for you, we transcribed it. Construction delays on North State Streetwill it ever end? Thanks a lot, RAIN. You're really ruining everything these days, including progress on Route 3 construction. Aspell… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell defogs his goggles, slips on his swim cap and slaps on his Speedo. Then he gets a running start, bounces on the diving board, and delivers a 360° jackknife of a city memo. This week was no exception. Keep it cleanadopt-a-spotThe Parks and Recreation Department has several areas around the City available in their "Adopt-a-Spot"… 0

Every week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts on his aviator sunglasses, ties his sweater around his neck, and hops in his sweet 'Vette to deliver us a totally preppy city memo. All we proles at the Insider can do is sit here and take it. Take a divePool sharksThe city's seven outdoor swimming pools will open for the season on June 18, Aspell writes. Residents are reminded… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell laces up his ice skates, buckles his chinstrap, and rockets a wicked slapshot of a city memo right into our five-hole. This week was no exception.Born to be wildeasy riderWith the weather improving and the 88th Annual Laconia Bike Week approaching (June 11-19), the number of motorcycles on the roads throughout the city is increasing, Aspell writes.… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts on his gi, takes off his shoes, and roundhouse kicks a city memo right in our face! The Insider never got past first-degree white belt, so we never stood a chance.Hiiii-yah! Sign 'em upno dogs allowedThe City Clerk's Office would like to remind dog owners that it is time to renew dog licenses, Aspell writes. State law requires… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell comes out from his groundhog den and looks around. If he sees his shadow, it means he'll write a city memo that week. If he doesn't, that means he's a vampire. Fortunately, he saw his shadow this week.split and swapPerennial exchangeThe 11th annual Perennial Exchange will be held, rain or shine, behind the City Auditorium on May 7 from… 0

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts on his Iron Chef hat and cooks us up a delicious city memo. This week he's really outdone himself. Easter eggs, pedestrian crossing signs and, oh my God, is that sauteed kale?weebles wobbleBut don't fall downNow that winter is officiallyover, General Services Department staff have put the pedestrian crossing signs (weebles) back on… 0