The selectmenâs meeting on Wednesday was once again taped. Steve Knox brought his technical advisor (Sara Knox) to help out. Toward the end of the meeting there was a discussion regarding how the taping came to fruition two meetings ago. Check it out at albanytownmeetings.com. You will also be able to see the recent Conservation Committeeâs meeting on that site as well. The selectmen agreed to the letter hiring Steve Parker as the Animal Control Officer for Albany at a salary of $1500 per year not including expenses. The money will be prorated for the balance of this year. The selectmen signed an updated Multi-Hazard and Emergency Mitigation Plan that include the cost to Albany of $2500. Should there be an emergency situation in the town due to weather for example, this plan is needed to receive funds from FEMA. Kathy Vizard read an email between Steve Solomon and Sean Bergeron regarding the sprinkler system being installed at World Fellowship. Both men have come to agreement and the work there will continue. Auditors have finished their work at town hall and all is well. Jack Rose reported that the Conservation Committee is going forward with planning for farming the Albany fields. They will be putting up signage to name the fields in honor of Ray Burton. All bird houses have been installed in the forest. Jack Rose, speaking as president of the Historical Society, said a mailing would be going out to all Albany residents asking that they become dues paying members of the society. The annual Albany Picnic will be held on July 18 this year. A meeting to organize the picnic will be held shortly. Stay tuned for time and place. Jack is also designing an Albany hat and teeshirt to be sold at the picnic. All monies collected will go toward funding the Historical Society.
Waldorf School: June 10 is the 8th Grade Project Demonstration at 12:15pm. Check to their year on study and enjoy their work.
Gibson Center: Around lunch time on June 12 join the plant exchange. Bring in your extra plant(s) and trade for someone elseâs extra plants. Time to sign up for a really popular trip to view the lupines and eat at Pollyâs Pancake Palace, visit Sugar House Sampler and Harmonâs Cheese Shop. You have your choice of June 10 or June 24. Call 356-3231 to reserve your seat on the bus.
Library: Monday at 6pm enjoy the Food Film Festival Part 1: âJiro Dreams of Sushiâ. At 10:30am Tuesday itâs Story Time for Twos and on Wednesday itâs Story Time for Babies and Toddlers and on Thursday itâs Story Time for ages three and up.
UNH Extension: Donât forget All about the Dogs Weekend, June 19-21. Read about it at www.allabouththedogsweekend.com/. 4-Hers, itâs time to sign up for the summer quilt camp at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Week 1 is July 6-10 and week 2 is July 27-31. Register by calling 447-3834.
Sandy Stowell called me and during the conversation mentioned how much she appreciated being part of the Good Morning Neighbors program. This program is for those people who live alone. Once registered you get a morning call from the County Sheriffâs office to make sure all is well. She suggests others take advantage of this free and useful service. Call 800-552-8960 to set up the program.
Donât miss this yearâs Be Kind Festival at Schouler Park this weekend. There will be music, acts of kindness, guest speakers, health and wellness activities, and many hugs. Stop by and say hello to Dorothy and find out about Starting Home veteransâ housing.
Bikers take note: June 13-20 is the 8th Annual Rally in the Valley. Ride to the Sky at Mt. Washington Auto Road. For more information call 466-3988.
On June 6 and 13 check out the Murder Mystery Dinner Train on the Conway Scenic RR. Time to experience what many are âdyingâ to see. For ticket information call 232-5251.
Check out White Mountain Oilâs Annual Brat Boil and Open House on June 12 from 11am-4pm. Call 356-6386 for more information.
Jenâs Friends Annual Golf Scramble is June 12. Choose from 18 holes at either N. Conway Country Club or Haleâs Location Golf Course. All proceeds benefit Jenâs Friends. Get more information about registration at www.jensfriends.org.
In Wednesdayâs paper there was an article about a car and moose accident on the Kanc. This is the time of year for animal/car accidents and particularly during the rainy days. Moose are really âdumbâ when it comes to interaction with cars. I know. Weâve hit one too. Be careful out there, please.
Seniors Danielle Vizard, Mafey Bernier, Taylor Mathieu and Hunter Lebeuf of Albany attended Kennett High Schoolâs senior prom last week at the Grand Summit and had a great time. Why not? Thatâs what proms are for.
Congratulations to Jennifer Vizard, class of 2018 on making the deanâs list at Lasell College. Keep up the good work!
Happy birthday wishes to Stan Solomon. He got to celebrate his birthday several times; once the week before the actual date with his son Jay and family. Everyone enjoyed a great meal at Darby Field on May 23. When the birthday cake came out, the entire dining room sang âHappy Birthdayâ to him. The next week he had a smaller party at home with some friends where once again âHappy Birthdayâ was sung. On his actual birthday he went shopping.
There is a need for rain in the area as much as we might like to see the sun. Take advantage of the good spring weather and have a great week!