The Selectmen’s meeting on Wednesday was video taped. Check out albanytownmeetings.com for further information. A question arose at the meeting regarding the bill presented by Conway for funding Valley Vision. Conway is asking for $4200 (Time-Warner sent Albany $3800) and only $4000 was appropriated at Town Meeting in March. It was decided the selectmen would discuss the problem during their closed session. Jack Rose reported that the North Country Council were working on a Corridor Management Plan for the Presidential Range Trail. This trail does not come as far as Albany, but is an important addition to the forest. Albany’s VFW leader, Wendell Dicey has offered his help to the town where needed. The VFW will display some veteran articles that are used at meetings and have been stored in town hall these many years. There will be a service on May 25 for Memorial Day at the flags outside the museum. Curtis Coleman will attend the Conservation Committee meeting next week to go over plans for the road in the forest. A question came up from the audience regarding difficulties with Time-Warner’s service. It was requested the selectmen bring this problem to Time-Warner as they (T-W) are responsible for the lines to people’s homes. (If you are having problems, call town hall at 447-6038 and add your complaint.)
Are you an animal lover? If so, the town is in need of a part-time dog warden. Call Kathy Vizard for more information about how you can help.
The Albany Historical Society held its meeting Wednesday. Among the ideas discussed were books and other items that would make great gifts and are interesting reading. Among those are Albany Recollections, Passaconaway in the White Mountain, the Albany Cookbook, and note cards with pictures of Albany. The committee is also looking into a website that might be of interest to many Albanians. For members who were not at the meeting a reminder that the five dollar yearly dues are due. Membership forms will be mailed with the next newsletter coming out in June. Clean-up day for the museum is June 10. There is also a need for people to man the museum on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm from June through October. If you are willing to help, please call June Johnson at 447-6040. The next meeting of the Historical Society will be June 23 at 11am at Town Hall.
The town office will be closed today, May 22 (vacation day for Kathy) and again May 23 in honor of Memorial Day.
Waldorf School: There are still auction items available that were not taken at the event Saturday. Call 447-3168 and find out how to view what you can bid on. The eighth grade student project demonstration is June 10 at 12:15 pm. Don’t miss this. A woodworker is need to build a top on an Early Childhood play stand. If you can help, please call the office 447-3168.
Gibson Center: This weekend is the Crafts & Artisan Festival. There’s something there for everyone. On Wednesday, Matt from Collette Travel will offer a slide show on Yellowstone National Park in the Winter. Thursday is NHS and NCIL Volunteer Appreciation Day. Seating in the dining room is limited.
Library: The library is closed May 25 in observance of Memorial day. On Wednesday May 27 at 4pm there will be a reception celebrating the art of Karen Brisbois. On Thursday at 4pm learn about gardening and raised beds. At 7pm enjoy the Mt. Aire Strings. On Friday at 10:30am it’s Food Friends.
UNH Extension: The 4-H students are doing great things. Among their challenges going forth is the water rocket launch to be held July 11. There is a pressing need for judges, mentors, registration help, and safety people. If you can volunteer for any of these positions, call Claes Thelemarck at 447-3834. You’ll be glad you did.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Midas in North Conway on Tuesday, May 26 at 10am. Meet and greet the owners , enjoy some coffee and pastries and 10% off all brake jobs all day.
Monkey Trunks, the Mount Washington the Cog Railway and the Conway Scenic Railroad will be running this holiday weekend. Also open for the Memorial weekend is Story Land and Santa’s Village. Bring the family and enjoy the fun.
On May 30 there will be a guided tour of North Conway Village led by Dale and Jean Hamilton. Meet at 10am at the John Fuller School. Later at 1pm meet at Kennett High School/Mineral Springs for a guided tour of Redstone with Elaine Desjardins and daughters Linda, Nancy and Donna.
It’s a busy time of the year. Get out and enjoy and pray for good weather. Have a great week!