Items of Note for Monday’s, June 10th City Council Meeting:
1. Property inspections are scheduled to begin July 1st for the Full Measure and List Revaluation of properties, which hasn’t been done for 34 years. A webpage will go live on the City’s website and continuously update the field inspection by neighborhood and street name. concordnh.gov
2. Request to move a bus stop on Main Street per Public Safety Advisory Board. I have opposed this twice before on the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee because data shows it is in the best possible location.
3. Public Hearing on non-ordinance based Parks and Recreation fees, rates will be effective July 1, 2024. I will be recommending an increase on non-resident fees.
How I am working on sustainability, livability, and equity:
Supporting the pilot community garden on Warren Street and connecting gardeners with resources.
Examining Concord streets and sidewalks as part of the Complete Streets working group to update the Transportation Chapter of our Master Plan.
Working with residents, School District, City staff, education and construction professionals to understand the financial, environmental, and accessibility losses of building a middle school and fields at Broken Ground.
Finance Committee Highlights:
City Council approved the FY2025 Budget, which will result in a 3.5% tax increase for the City portion = $118 increase (City portion) for homes valued at $350K.
$150K approved from the Economic Development fund for future events. Mayor Champlin ensures a transparent process for application and disbursement.
7.75% increase in Water rate increase and 8% increase in Wastewater rate increase to fund multiple Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects.
LIFEGUARD COMMUNITY PERKS!
The YMCA is providing a free gym membership to all those who commit to serving as Concord lifeguards. The free membership expires when the City pools open in late-June.
Everyone who completes lifeguard training will receive one general elective credit at NHTI.
Please help spread the word that we are hiring lifeguards $16/hr to start.
Let’s Connect! I’ll be at these:
June 13th, 1pm, Merrimack River Greenway Trail Phase 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony, 4 Loudon Rd
June 20th, 10am, World Refugee Day, Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd
June 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, Energy & Environment Advisory Committee, Council Chambers, 37 Green St
Scenes from Ward 5: Garrison Park, 31 Hutchins Street
Garrison Park was part of Concord’s oldest park dating back to 1881. A master plan for the park conducted in 2009 included additional parking, picnic tables, benches and trails. Currently, the park is 11.5 acres with two basketball courts, 13 parking spaces, a playground, and a zero-entry pool with restrooms and changing area - it’s ready for you! Both the pool and the basketball courts enjoy welcome shade in the afternoons.
Books I’m reading/listening:
Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg. Book and audiobook available at the Concord Public Library.
Mindful of Race by Ruth King. Audiobook available through the Concord Public Library.
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