At the selectmenâs Wednesday meeting the board signed a one year contract extension with Conway Village Fire District. The contract extension keeps the townâs rate at $105,000 for 2017. The board also signed two âintent to cutsâ; one for a parcel on Drake Hill Road and the other for Pasaconaway Road.
Jason Call, Albanyâs assessor, was in to go over last yearâs statistical update. He explained that the state no longer performs these updates every ten years. (His father was actually one of those who did it). Now the state oversees the assessorâs work and practices. Jason reported that there are now more than 950 parcels in Albany, an addition of over 100 due to creating individual tax cards for permanent camps/trailers at Pine Knoll Campgrounds. The selectmen have asked Jason to get the assessed value report submitted as early as possible as they foresee a cash flow shortage in late summer. Jason agreed to do his best to accommodate.
There will be another Hazard Mitigation Plan Update meeting Wednesday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at town hall. All residents are encouraged to join the meeting.
The Planning Board is still one person short. Please contact the selectmenâs office (447-6038) if you are interested in sitting as a member.
All three selectmen have been and are continuing to take advantage of municipal education classes. They report that most of the classes are informative and helpful to them in ensuring Albany is in compliance with New Hampshire laws.
Selectman Cathy Ryan reported that the town does have a Deputy Treasurer, Nancy Holmes, who assists Mary Leavitt.
World Fellowship: This month World Fellowship is celebrating its seventy fifth year of being here in Albany. Charles and Eugenia Weller converted the Draper Estate into Lloyd Lodge in time for their first World Government Convention. Seventy five years later, Andy Davis and Andrea Walsh are readying for their opening on June 23. On Friday, June 24 Andy will be entertaining folks with his storytelling. If youâve never heard Andy, you should make every effort to stop by then.
Gibson Center: Monday at 10:30 a.m. join the group chair exercisers and then at 4 p.m. thereâs Tai Ji Quan. Call the Center (356-3231) to join the trip to view the Lupines and then enjoy the goodies at Pollyâs Sugar Hill Sampler, Harmonâs Cheese and ice cream. The cost is $18. On Friday at 5 p.m. have fun Ballroom Dancing.
Library: The library will be closed on Monday at noon for staff training. It will be open by 5 p.m. for Adult Spanish Instruction. On Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. thereâs Story Time for Twos and on Wednesday itâs Story Time for Wee Ones. On Thursday at 10:30 a.m. itâs Story Time for Threes and Fours. At 1 p.m. thereâs Tai Chi with Pam Katz. At 4 p.m. join the Family Garden Club and at 6:30 p.m. check out Samuel Bemis History.
During the months of June, July and August, Darby Field Inn will have an art work showing of artists from Mount Washington Valley. There will be a variety of work for sale. This would be a terrific time to enjoy a lovely dinner and view the works of art.
On June 13 and 16 the Auto Road to Mount Washington will be opened, but to motorcycles only. Then on June 18, Northeast Delta Dental hosts runners from around the globe to the Mount Washington Auto Road for the fabled 7.6 mile climb.
The North Conway Farmersâ Market opens Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m. until close at noon and this continues each Saturday into October.
Nancy Holmesâ parents visited Nancy and Roger last weekend. Roger is recovering from an accident he sustained at work that required an operation on his arm. Thankfully he is coming along well.
Nancy and Dana Rotman of Wallingford, Conn. were up at their cottage recently. They are planning to sell the cottage. Know anyone whoâd be interested? After all Albany is a wonderful place to play.
Whatâs with this springâs weather? Hot one day, warm another and downright chilly sometimes. Whatever the weather, get out and enjoy yourselves!