Cleanup day
BeautifyAllenstown,a grassrootsinitiativeofthe AllenstownCommunity Projectscoalition,willhost its2ndAnnualCommunity CleanupDayonSaturday, May17from9a.m.to1p.m., rainorshine.Volunteersof allagesareinvitedtojointhe efforttoclearlitter,improve curbappeal,andfostercivic prideinneighborhoods acrossAllenstownandSuncook.
Theeventwillbeginatthe AllenstownTownHallBandstand,whereparticipants willreceivesuppliesandbe assignedtocleanuplocations,includingGranite Street,RiverRoad,Chester Turnpike,CanalStreet,and theFerryStreetBoat Launch.Additionallocations maybeselectedbasedon volunteerturnout.High-visibilityvests,trashbags,and grabbertoolswillbeprovided.Volunteersareasked tobringgloves,water,sun
protection,andappropriate clothingforoutdoorwork.
Thiseventcontinuesa growingefforttoencourage publicparticipationinthe careandstewardshipof sharedspaces.
“Thisprojectisaboutmore thanjustpickinguptrash. It’saboutpride,connection, andthepowerofneighbors comingtogether,”saidMatt Conway,co-founderofAllenstownCommunityProjects.“We’veseenhowsmall actsofservicecanrippleoutwardandleadtobigger, lastingchange.”
Safetyisatoppriority. Teamcaptainswillbeassigned,andanyhazardousor suspiciousmaterialsencounteredwillbemarked andcollectedbytheAllenstownHighwayDepartment.
Toparticipateorlearn more,contactMattConway atthecareervolunteer@ gmail.com
ocean,andfulloffun people whatmorecould youwantfromacity?!?
Q:What’syourfavorite partofyourworkday?My favoritepartofworkingat theCCAisbeingpartofour teamonthenightswhenwe haveashowinthebuilding becausetheplaceisbustling withexcitedpatrons,busyvolunteers,visiting artistsandhardworkingcrewmembers!It’ssucha privilegetoseethe tangiblebenefitsof communitymembersenjoyinglive performancesat ourvenuesbeingsurroundedbysomeofthe kindestandhardest-working folkswhoinspiremetobea betterprofessionalandcitizen.
CYPNinameaningfulway feelstrulygroundinganda greatbenefittoConcord!
Q:Favoriteplacestobe? Myfavoriteplacestobeare inatheaterorbythewater! IfI’mnotperformingor seeinglivetheaterwith friends,Iwanttobeonmy kayakonalocallakeor swimmingintheocean. Preferablywithabookin tow!
Q:Lastbookyou’veread?
ThemostrecentbookIfinishedwas“OnyxStorm”by RebeccaYarros,because whileItrytoreadadiverse collectionofbooks,sometimesyousimplyneedsome easyescapismfantasyreads! Truly,anybookrecommendedbyabooksellerat Gibson’sBookstoreIam goingtotry!
Q:Howdidyoufindout aboutCYPN,andhowhasit benefitedyourbusinessor youpersonally?Ihavebeen attendingCYPNeventsfor years(whentheydon'tfall ontheaterrehearsalnights), andit’ssuchagreatwayto connectwithnewpeopleI mightnothavethechanceto meetotherwise.It’safun andlow-stakeswaytoform professionalfriendships, learnfromotherfolksin Concord,andspendtime visitingsomeofmyfavorite localbusinesses!It’seasyto sometimesfeelisolatedwith technologyandthebusiness oflife,sotakingtimetoconnectinpersonthrough
TheGreaterConcord ChamberofCommerce proudlyhostsoneofNew Hampshire’smostdynamic youngprofessionalnetworks.TheConcordYoung ProfessionalsNetwork (CYPN)fosterspersonalandprofessionalgrowthforindividualsintheCapitalRegion,primarilyservingages 18-40 thoughall arewelcometojoin. CYPNhighlights emergingleaders whoexcelintheir industriesandcontributeto thecommunity.Monthly featuresarepublishedinThe ConcordInsider.Learn moreatconcordnhchamber.com/impact/young-leadersor followalongonFacebook (ConcordYoungProfessionalsNetwork)andInstagram(@cypn).
Donating “The Bibliophile” andover libraries
OnApril26,Tom Barber,anAndoverresidentand awell-knownpainterand illustratorsincethe1970s, presentedhispaintingof "TheBibliophile"to MichaelaHoover,director oftheAndoverLibraries.
Thepainting,which showsanimaginarybookloverimmersedinhisfavoritepastime,wasdonatedtothe librariesbyananonymous collectorofBarber's works.Itwillhanginthe AndoverPublicLibraryas aninspirationforbook loversofallages.Formore information,visitAndoverNHLibraries.org orcontactTom atTomBarberArtist@ gmail.com.
On April 26, 2025 Tom Barber, an Andover resident and a wellknownpainterandillustrator sincethe1970s,presentedhis painting of "The Bibliophile" to Michaela Hoover, director of the Andover Libraries.
CHARLIE DARLING
Duncan
Stone wall lecture
TheLoudonHistoricalSocietyissponsoringaprogram titledDiscoveringNewEnglandStoneWallspresented byKevinGardner. Theprogramisscheduled forMay15at6:30p.m.The program,freeandopentothe public,willbeheldatthe LoudonCommunityBuilding locatedat29SouthVillage RoadinLoudon. KevinGardneristheauthorofthebook“Granite Kiss:TraditionsandTechniquesofBuildingNewEnglandStoneWalls.”Hewill referencemanytopicsinhis bookaswellassharestories fromhiswealthofexperience withstonewallbuilding. Joinusforaninteresting evening.Formoreinformation,contact603-798-5203
MAY IS NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
barrenground,reminding allofusoftheseasonunfoldingbeforeoureyes. Hittingthefarmers market:TheConcord FarmersMarketmovedoutsideatthestartofMay.I lovestrollingdownthe streetonSaturdaywitha
drinkinhandandbrowsing alltheproducestalls.UsuallyIwalkawaywithaloaf offreshly-bakedbread,a blockofcheeseandmultiplekindsoffruit. RachelWachmancanbe reachedatrwachman@ cmonitor.com
Tiny Tapestry sale concord
DuringthemonthofMay, whenyouenjoyafilmatthe RedRiverTheatersinConcord,youcanalsodoalittle somethingtohelpsomeone inneed.
Localtapestryweaver LisaAlmeidaisthefeatured artistattheRedRiverTheaterGallerythismonth.She hashandwoven15tiny tapestriesinthreesizes; 3”x3”,4”x4”and5”x5”and isdonating50%ofeachtiny tapestrysaletotheConcord CoalitiontoEndHomelessness.
Almeidarecentlylearned aboutthecoalition’sPermanentSupportiveHousing andwantedtofindawayto contribute.
“Havingexperienced homelessasateenager,I knewrightawaythatI wantedtosupportthisprogram,”Almeidasaid.“Everyonedeservesahome. Thisprogramisexcitingto mebecauseitdoesn’tjust providepeoplewithasafe, dignifiedplacetolive;itoffersthemsupportsothey canremainhousedandlive independently.
Eachtinytapestryisa uniqueworkofartdepicting adifferenttypeofhouse. Amongthearrayofhomes featuredinthisfundraising exhibitarecityhomes, countryhomes,beach homesandevenahomefor birds.
“It’slikethatexpression, ‘Ifyougivesomeoneafish, they’lleatforaday,butif youteachthemtofish, they’llneverbehungry again,’Almeidasaid.“The PermanentSupport Housingprogramislike teachingpeopletofish,but withhousing.”
Youcanlearnmoreabout thePermanentSupport HousingprogrambyvisitingConcordHomeless.org.
boutwell’s Bowling for a cause
DeloresFlandersandher familyarehostinga fundraiseratBoutwell’s BowlingCenterinConcord toraisemoneyfortheAngelmanSyndromeFoundationandsupportFlanders’s 3-year-oldgranddaughter, BellamyBresaw.
Theeventwilltakeplace onSunday,May18,from2 to4p.m.Attendancecosts $25perperson.Toregister, contactDoloresFlandersat mint49er@comcast.netor 603-225-1179.
“AngelmanSyndromeis notwidelyknown,andone ofmygoalsistobring awarenesstothisraregeneticdefectaffectingapproximately1in15,000individualsworldwide,”Flanderssaid.
Sheexplainedthatthe conditionaffectschromosome15,specificallyagene
Bellamy Bresaw of Bow was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome at nine months old.
Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator
New Hampshire Ball Bearing’s Astro Division is located in Laconia, NH—heart of the scenic Lakes Region. Astro is a World-Class 450+ person, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that produces spherical bearings, rod ends, sub-assemblies and other precision metal parts for the aerospace industry.
This position is responsible for providing full time environmental health and safety support to the operation and will ensure that all activities and practices are in compliance with applicable regulation and company policy. This position will be responsible for coordinating environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance programs, reporting, and permitting, and will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive employee safety and health program with a goal of reducing work related accidents and injuries. BS Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field. Professional certification such as CHMM or CSP, or ability to obtain such within 2 years is required. Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience preferred. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of OSHA, NHDES and EPA regulations required.
NHBB is a company entrenched in Continuous Improvement. If you are interested in being part of our team, please mail, fax or email your resume to Human Resources at:
