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 specifies that Albany will pay half of the $6298 cost. Albany’s portion will be paid from monies not expended in the budget. On another issue, there will be another chance to bid on the mobile home located in Piper Meadows. The bid has been lowered because Steve Parker has waived the back rent. The selectmen will advertise the bid on Craig’s list as well as in the Conway Daily Sun. Cathy Ryan reported she is still trying to speak with Citizens Bank. Kelly Robitaille wants a written proposal for changing the tax billing dates and would like the school board to be part of the process.
With primary elections coming in February, the Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Friday, October 30 from 7-7:30pm for anyone who wishes to change their voting registration.
The Albany Museum is closed for the season. However, you can still purchase town books at the White Birch Bookstore or more locally at the Town Office. They would make lovely Christmas gifts. Among these items for sale are Albany’s Recollections, Passaconaway in the White Mountains, Albany Cook Books, Carroll County Book of Maps and a variety of note cards.
Tin Mountain: Tuesday at 7pm humorist, author and former forest ranger supervisor Tim Cavalry will present a program of music and scenic/historic photographs from the Allagash region and Maine’s North Woods. On Friday, October 30 there’s a Pumpkin Festival for Families. (see Waldorf School below)
Waldorf School: Starting October 29 and going through December 3 there will be a new Morning Garden Class for little ones. Call the office (447-3168) to register your child. Tin Mountain will host a Pumpkin Festival for Families on Friday October 30 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Carve a pumpkin, enjoy a pizza and create a jack-o-lantern trail after dinner.
Gibson Center: After lunch on Tuesday, Joan Marcoux will present The Newest Technology for Individuals with Hearing Loss. Fran’s Flick for Tuesday is The Age of Adeline. On Friday, October 30 join friends at the Halloween Luncheon. There will be prizes for the most original, prettiest, funniest and scariest costumes. There will be a parade at dessert time. The AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 starting at 8:30am and ending at 3:30pm. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 to all others. For more information and to register, call 356-3231.
Library: Monday at 4pm its Magic the Gathering Club and at 6pm there’s Queen Bees and Wannabes. On Tuesday at 10:30am it’s Story Time for Twos and at 5pm get informations about Medicaid Expansion. On Wednesday at 10:30am it’s Story Time for Wee Ones. At 4pm there’s a Halloween Costume Parade and Potluck. At 5:30pm get some technology assistance. On Thursday at 10:30am it’s Story Time for Preschoolers and at 11am it’s Yoga for Kids. At noon have Lunch and Learn with Sarah. At 6pm there’s a Health Marketplace Presentation. At 7pm at the KHS Loynd Auditorium check out the One Book One Valley Wide Author Event.
UNH Ext: Interested in blacksmithing? The 4-H Blacksmithing Program will be held in Wakefield on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm starting on October 27. To register call 447-3834. Attention business owners. UNH is holding a conference on Growing Your Business through Audience Connection. It will be held on Wednesday, November 4 at the Portsmouth Country Club in Greenland, NH starting at 8:30am and going to 4pm. For more information or to register, go to nada.Haddad@unh.edu or call 679-5616.
Fortunately, two of Albany’s residents who spent a few days at Memorial Hospital recently have returned home. Welcome home Maxine McKenzie and Richard Wales and keep well.
There was a rescue on Mount Chocorua this week. Kathy Boss of Wilton fell and broke her ankle. She was transferred by ambulance to Memorial Hospital and is doing fine.
Only one more week in October and we are headed into winter and some really cold weather. But in the meantime with the fall colors still in bloom and the days with some warmth, get out and enjoy yourself. Have a great week!