Town Column

The Albany select board was complete at Wednesday’s meeting with Rob Nadler sitting in the third seat. Two sealed bids were opened for the trailer at Piper Meadows. The minimum bid was $4300. One bid was for $3000 and the other was for $4300. The second was chosen and the trailer went to Steve Parker. … Read more…

The two remaining selectmen met on Wednesday. One of the first issues they dealt with was the open seat left by Jack Rose’s departure from the state. After some consideration Selectman Kelly Robitaille and Selectman Cathy Ryan voted to have Rob Nadler fill in until the March meeting when there would be a formal election … Read more…

No news from the town office as it was closed this week. Keep tuned. Gibson Center: The Center is closed on Friday for the New Year. Monday the Gibson Center bus goes to the Wentworth for a lunch buffet and to watch the ice artists create beautiful carvings. Join them. On Tuesday there’s a trip … Read more…

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all! Due to the holidays, there will be no selectmen’s meetings the rest of this month. There is a Planning Board Work Session on Monday December 28 at 7 p.m. The Selectmen’s Office is closed on Friday, January 1. Gibson Center: Remember to sign up for … Read more…

First, happy Day After Thanksgiving! Hope your holiday turned out just fine and you have lots of good memories. Because the selectmen were to meet the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, that meeting was cancelled. But life does go on in town and around. Don’t forget the town’s Christmas party is December 12. All are invited. Gibson … Read more…

At the selectmen’s meeting on Wednesday it was learned that the auditor will be at Town Hall on December 2. Also, the yearly tax bills have gone out. The tax rate for this year (including the adjusted county tax rate) is $11.75 down from last year’s $12.77. Given that the amount is lower, there was … Read more…

Wednesday was Veteran’s Day, so there was no selectmen’s meeting. Additionally, the Selectmen’s Office will be closed November 19 and 20. Waldorf School: Check out the Children’s Craft Faire on Saturday, November 21. There are crafts for children and local artisans and venders plus student choral performances, puppet shows and plenty of food and the … Read more…

At the selectmen’s meeting it was learned the auditor will be at town hall November 18 to explain how he does the town’s audit and answer any questions the selectmen may have. You can check the information to place your bid on the mobile home in Piper Meadows by going to albanynh.org. Bids will be … Read more…

It was learned at the Wednesday selectmen’s meeting that the MS1 summary evaluation has been completed and there is little change. The 2015 town’s evaluation is $107million plus utilities which is very nearly the same as 2014. Two selectmen (Jack Rose being absent) signed the Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement for the surveillance cameras which … Read more…

The Selectmen want to alert Albanians and others that Eversource has issued a news release advising customers that payment scams continue to target residents and businesses. They are urging all customers to be aware of this scam demanding instant payments of bills over the phone. Eversource never demands payment over the phone. For more information … Read more…