Concord's hottest hunkettes
This summer, we gave you the city's hunkiest hunks. Now, it's time for the ladies. Here's who you voted for: Katy Brown Solsky Age: I’m 62, but I’ll cop to 35 after a wine spritzer. Job: Brand-new patron relations manager at Capitol Center for the Arts, founder and director of the Concord Arts Market. Single or taken: Which answer will sell more Insiders? Oh, the Insider is “Free and Awesome.” In that case, I’m taken....
Finally! The answers to our (wicked hard) Insider quiz
Two weeks ago, we asked you to tell us about the folks who got buildings, streets and schools named after them. We got some great responses from a few of you, but Charlene Mayo took the cake. She did some great research and told us all about these famous people. For her hard work, she’ll get a $25 gift certificate to Butter’s Fine Food and Wine. YUM! Here are her answers: White Park Armenia Hobbs White and Nathaniel White were...
Where the Insider goes, nobody knows!
Is that a giant panda with the Insider at the San Diego Zoo in California? No, it’s actually contributor Paul Basham. Who let him out of his cage? If you take the Insider with you on your next trip, e-mail us the proof at news@theconcordinsider.com. Happy travels!
The Bulletin Board
ConcordTV: Picks of the week Here’s what to check out this week on ConcordTV’s Public Access Channel 22 and Education Channel 6. The United Way of Merrimack County’s Liz Hager has been hosting “Your Community at Your Service” with the Concord High School TV production class for over a decade. This week she is discussing one of the county’s venerable programs. Pam Jolivette and Kris Bregler visit with her about Belknap/Merrimack CAP’s...
City briefly
Christmas may be over, but fortunately for us, City Manager Tom Aspell is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year through. Here are the highlights from this week’s memo. Trash & Recycling holiday schedule Looking to toss out those empty nog jugs? Trash and recycling collection will occur as normally scheduled on Friday, Dec. 31. However, the Transfer Station will be closed on Jan. 1. Keep up those rinks Want to help future...
Goodbye Cassie, hello Ben
This week, the Insider bids a tearful farewell to longtime reporter Cassie Pappathan. Each week for more than two years, Cassie brought stories to the fine people of Concordia, entertaining us with her signature wit, wry humor and knack for gently poking fun at City Manager Tom Aspell in his weekly memos. She also brought us the Food Snob, braved her fear of heights and went hang gliding, and pioneered the Insider’s presence on...
This week in Concord history
– Dec. 28, 1835: William Chandler is born in Concord. He will go on to become a U.S. senator and secretary of the Navy. He will found the Rumford Press and revitalize a struggling Monitor. – Dec. 28, 1978: State and Concord police officers arrest 28 people in the largest drug bust in city history. Thirty-one people are eventually charged, but the Merrimack County attorney will eventually drop all charges. The chief...
Rebecca Lavoie
Age: 37 Job: Producer, Word of Mouth, NHPR Single or taken: Taken. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? Big hair, awesome boots, and careful camouflage of a not-so-hunky midsection. It is hard being such a hunkette? Devastatingly, especially as photo editing technology isn't quite keeping up with my touch-up needs. What advice do you have for aspiring hunkettes? Watch everything J-Woww does very carefully. And then do...
Amanda Grady
Age: Not since I started wearing sunscreen. Job: Director of public policy for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and Concord city councilor. Single or taken: Both or neither. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? No one actually considers themselves a “hunkette,” but no one argues with the Insider either. It is hard being such a hunkette? Not as hard as it is to answer these questions....
Marianne Jones
Job: Executive director, Women's Fund of New Hampshire. Single or taken: Married 20 years, three kids, two dogs, messy house . . . ah, can you repeat the question? How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? You have to be born into it. Is it hard being such a hunkette? Not when you shop at Fabulous Looks Boutique on Main Street! What advice do you have for aspiring hunkettes? It's all about brains, exercise and inner peace....
Elizabeth McCormack
Age: 30 Job: Attorney at Cleveland, Waters and Bass, P.A. Single or taken: Married. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? I believe it had to do with my dad and mom and some birds and bees. Although we also had a very attractive milkman. Is it hard being such a hunkette? Ask me when I've had a chance to get used to this new role. Hopefully I won't need to hire an assistant. What advice do you have for aspiring...
Katy Brown Solsky
Age: I'm 62, but I'll cop to 35 after a wine spritzer. Job: Brand-new Patron Relations Manager at Capitol Center for the Arts, founder and director of the Concord Arts Market. Single or taken: Which answer will sell more Insiders? Oh, the Insider is “Free and Awesome.” In that case, I'm taken. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? As is the seeming custom for “candidates” these days, I...
Jennifer Mazzei
Age: 33, because I like that number. I won't go beyond that until I hit 40. Job: President of J Maze Design, mom of two, wife of one. Single or taken: Taken. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? I give credit to the shake n weight and pajama jeans. It is hard being such a hunkette? I didn't even know I was a hunkette until the other day. Check back in a few weeks, once the paparazzi is gone. What advice do you have for...
Jessica Fogg
Age: 30 (but don't tell anyone!) Job: Events manager for Courtyard Marriott Grappone Conference Center (also mother, wife and volunteer). Single or taken: Happily taken. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? I'm not sure, but I think my Latin genes have helped. It is hard being such a hunkette? Sometimes it would be nice to just throw on sweatpants to go to the store, but I have to keep up my fashionable reputation....
Finally! The answers to our (wicked hard) Insider quiz
Two weeks ago, we asked you to tell us about the folks who got buildings, streets and schools named after them. We got some great responses from a few of you, but Charlene Mayo took the cake. She did some great research and told us all about these famous people. For her hard work, she'll get a $25 gift certificate to Butter's Fine Food and Wine. YUM! Here are her answers: White Park Armenia Hobbs White and Nathaniel White...
Sylvia Larsen
Age: Ageless Job: State senator for Concord, full time these past 14 years (for $100 per year per New Hampshire Constitution). Single or taken: Committed, not taken, after 35 years of marriage. How did you become such a hunkette anyhow? I have no clue. It is hard being such a hunkette? Well, my friends at Planet Fitness wonder that, too. What advice do you have for aspiring hunkettes? Be kind and do something to make our world more...
This Week in Concord History
Dec. 28, 1835: William Chandler is born in Concord. He will go on to become a U.S. senator and secretary of the Navy. He will found the Rumford Press and revitalize a struggling Monitor. Dec. 28, 1978: State and Concord police officers arrest 28 people in the largest drug bust in city history. Thirty-one people are eventually charged, but the Merrimack County attorney will eventually drop all charges. The chief reasons: a lack of...
Holiday schedule
Christmas may be over, but fortunately for us, City Manager Tom Aspell is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year through. Here are the highlights from this week's memo. Trash & Recycling Looking to toss out those empty nog jugs? Trash and recycling collection will occur as normally scheduled on Friday, Dec. 31. However, the Transfer Station will be closed on Jan. 1. ice skating donations Keep up those rinks Want to...
Holiday schedule
Looking to toss out those empty nog jugs? Trash and recycling collection will occur as normally scheduled on Friday, Dec. 31. However, the Transfer Station will be closed on Jan. 1.
Keep up those rinks
Want to help future Stojkos and Yamaguchis practice their triple Salchows and figure eights this winter? You could donate some money for rink maintenance. The city is looking to raise $4,500 this winter to offset budget cuts, Aspell writes. So far, donations total $2,400, so there's still a ways to go. For more information, visit concordnh.gov/recreation or go to the recreation office at White Park.
Broad Cove Drive
Residents of Broad Cove Drive can feel free to shake their fists at the city manager next week. Their road will be closed for culvert maintenance from Dec. 28 at 7 a.m. until Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. Oh well, at least they get a new culvert out of it!
Snow rules to follow
Aspell handed down some rules and regulations regarding snowy parking situations. Hmm, nothing about doing donuts . . . It is illegal to pile snow into a handicap accessible parking space or access aisle. Accessible parking spaces and access aisles must be cleared within 24 hours of a storm. Signs designating accessible parking spaces and access aisles that are relocated for the purpose of snow removal must be immediately returned...
White Park pond is not ready for skaters
Aspell reports that the recent warmer temperatures left the pond at White Park unskatable. While we don't remember breaking out the Bermuda shorts anytime recently, we're gonna take his word for it and wait for the okay to skate. Meanwhile, Aspell writes, crews have been flooding the rinks at White Park, Merrill Park and Rollins Park. So get those skates sharpened because it's almost time to slice the ice. christmas...
Lose the spruce
Don't kick those dried-out old Christmas trees to the curb. Get rid of them at one of the city's approved disposal locations. Through Jan. 30, you can bring them to the transfer station at 77 Old Turnpike Road., Beaver Meadow Golf Course, or the White Farm on Clinton Street. Just don't forget to remove the lights first.
Get your hoop on
Attention all aspiring young roundballers: There are still some spots available in the Concord Recreation Department's youth basketball leagues. The leagues have already started, but boys and girls from 4 years old through high school can still register to play. Call the Concord Recreation Department Office at 225-8690 for more information.
