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Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell whips out his dual-neck flying V guitar and shreds us up a gnarly city memo. This week is no exception. Bang your head, memo health will drive you mad! Swoop the basketlax-adaisicalOver the winter, the Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Concord's new youth lacrosse league and is handling all the registrations for the league.… 0

April 12, 2011

City Briefly

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell rides his BMX bike past our house and throws a city memo on our doorstep, "Paperboy" style. Watch out for people breakdancing in the street!waste not want notLeaves of grassThe spring yard waste collection program is set to start, Aspell writes. The program runs from April 18 through May 27. All Concord residents who currently participate… 0

March 29, 2011

Summer jobs open

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell gets out his shovel, goes out in his yard and digs us up a city memo. Why he buried them out there, we have no idea. Pop open that treasure chest and take a peek . . . can you dig it?Tom wants you!The recreation department is currently accepting applications for summer camp staff, lifeguards, water safety instructors,and tennis instructors, Aspell… 0

March 22, 2011

City briefly

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell digs in the crates and hand-selects some old-school beats for us to groove on. This week was no exception. So zip up your Adidas tracksuit, adjust your Kangol and strike your best b-boy pose and let DJ Tom Aspell spin some hot records in this week's city memo.is it the shoes?  Boom-shakalakaDue to overwhelming success, the recreation… 0

March 8, 2011

City briefly

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell whips us up a delicious memo-from scratch! Feast your eyes on this week's tasty treats, straight from the oven.Get off my pond!You punk kidsThe pond and hockey rink at White Park and the Merrill Park skating area is officially closed for the season, Aspell writes, as the heavy wet snow and rain will make the ice conditions too dangerous for… 0

March 1, 2011

City Briefly

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell delivers us a memo about all the comings and goings, the ins and outs and what-have-yous of our fair city of Concord. We like to imagine his face in the sky, beaming down on us like the sun. Basically like Teletubbies. So bust out your flippy floppies and suntan lotion, Tom is heating us up!Quit idling around City vehicles saving fuel, fumes, moneyThe… 0

February 22, 2011

City vehicles saving fuel, fumes, money

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell delivers us a memo about all the comings and goings, the ins and outs and what-have-yous of our fair city of Concord. We like to imagine his face in the sky, beaming down on us like the sun. Basically like Teletubbies. So bust out your flippy floppies and suntan lotion, Tom is heating us up!quit idling aroundThe city has focused on energy efficiency… 0

February 22, 2011

Pump it up

Every week, City Manager Tom Aspell writes up a memo, keeping us posted on what's happening around Concord. Then he puts it in an envelope, seals it with a kiss, and hand-delivers it to the Insider. At least, that's what we wish he did.let's get physicalThe city's Wellness Program will be sponsoring a Wellness Fair on Feb. 16 at the Green Street Community Center, from 9 a.m. to… 0

February 15, 2011

Seeking donations

When did Tom Aspell find the time to write the city memo this week? We assumed he would be busy on the lecture circuit or off sequestered in a cabin somewhere writing his memoirs. I mean, he won "Best Smile" at Dancing with the Concord Stars! He must be in high demand right now. And to think he was able to accomplish all that with his slugabed dancing partner who is totally dead… 0

February 8, 2011

City Briefly

Baby, it's cold outside. Let Tom Aspell be your Snuggie and curl up in front of the fire with this week's city memo. This week is all about the treacherous white stuff falling from the sky, with a little love for Concord's historic houses thrown in for good measure. SNOW'S HIDDEN DANGERS Raising the roofWith all the recent heavy snowfall, some homes may be at… 0

January 25, 2011