Each week, employees show up at City Hall to find a giant wrapped present sitting in the lobby. They open up the box, only to find that it's empty. Just as they dejectedly turn and head to their offices, City Manager Tom Aspell rappells down from the ceiling and hands everybody a personalized, handmade gift! And if you look closely at the tags, you'll find the city memo!
primary objective
Cast your vote Jan. 10
Residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote in the statewide presidential primary Jan. 10, Aspell writes. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Residents who are unable to vote at the polls on election day, due to absence from town or physical disability, may obtain an absentee ballot from the city clerk's office located in City Hall at 41 Green St. You must be registered to vote prior to casting an absentee ballot.
The deadline to register to vote at the city clerk's office prior to the presidential primary is Dec. 30. Residents who are unable to register to vote prior to Jan. 10 may register at the polls on election day.
For questions related to the upcoming election, contact the city clerk's office at 225-8500 or send an e-mail to cityclerk@concordnh.gov.
Winter wonders
New programs begin
The parks and recreation department will offer the following new winter programs in 2012, Aspell writes:
Rhythm & Ribbons (Ages 2-4)
Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Feb. 9, 9:15-10 a.m. or 1:15-2 p.m. Cost: $36 for residents; $46 for non-residents.
Zumba (Ages 18+)
Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Feb. 9, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Cost: $48 for residents; $58 for non-residents.
Moonstruck Madness (All ages)
Jan. 8, or Feb. 7, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $16 per person (does not include ski rentals). Rentals will be available through S&W Sports.
For more information or to register for these or other programs, please visit concordnh.gov/recreation.
par for the course
Ski Beaver Meadow
The Parks and Recreation Department, the Capital Ski and Outing Club, and S&W Sports will present a day of Nordic cross-country skiing at Beaver Meadow Golf Course on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aspell writes. There will be events for the whole family, including relay races, scavenger hunts, free clinics and demonstrations, a paint ball biathlon, food and drinks, and more. For more information, visit concordnh.gov/recreation or swsports.net or call 225-8690.
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