At Wednesday’s meeting the selectmen reviewed the budget to date and found all was well. Discussion ensued regarding changing the tax billing to a semi-annual billing. Though the selectmen have the authority to change the billing, they do not want to do that without the consent of the legislative body (Albany’s taxpayers). They will gather all the costs involved in making the change before they bring the change to the people. At the moment the Tans percentage is reasonable, so they are not proposing to make any changes.
Selectman Ferris reported that signs will have to be made to post all Class 6 roads in Albany. He also told the other selectmen that two estimates to repair the doors in the large meeting room have come in. Further estimates are being sought. The School Board is looking for a new member.
Selectman Hiland said the Planning Board dealt with boundary adjustment lines for the Hatch/Reardon properties at their last meeting. Trails are being extended on the Reardon portion. The Planning Board is still seeking one member and two alternatives.
(Please contact Kathy Vizard at the Selectmen’s office (447-6038) if you are willing to serve on either the Planning Board or the School Board.)
Selectman Ryan reported that Kim Guptil, a member of the Cemetery Committee, has a broken leg and was unable to attend their latest meeting.
Though the June 29 selectmen’s meeting would be the fifth meeting of the month, the selectmen have decided to meet non-the-less. The selectmen will hold a work session Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at town hall.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center: The Center is planning a walk June 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. They will meet in the nature learning center room. The mountain laurel is blooming on Bald Hill.
Gibson Center: Monday at 10:30 a.m. join Chair Exercise class and follow up at 4 p.m. with Tai Ji Quan. If you miss it at 4 p.m. then go at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. it’s Game Day. At 9 a.m. on Thursday join the Belly Dance Class. Friday has a special Independence Day Luncheon with singing.
Library: Monday at 5 p.m. join Adult Spanish Instruction. At 6 p.m. Dan Sczesney will speak about his book “Mosquito Rain”. Tuesday at 10:30 a.n. it’s Story Time for Twos and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. it’s Story Time for Wee Ones. At 4 p.m. check out Mini-Tough Mudder with Nike. Thursday at 10:30 a.m. there’s Story Time for Threes and Fours. The Family Garden Club meets at 4 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Mountain Mamma Craft meets.
UNH Extension: Do you have questions about backyard livestock, flowers, shrubs, food preservation and safety, fruit and vegetables, gardening, lawns, pests? You’re in luck. Call the local Extension (447-3834) and get expert advice.
Kathy Vizard’s daughter, Krystina Vizard, has graduated from Lasell College in Newton Mass. with a bachelor degree of science in hospitality and event management. Congratulations and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Stan and Dorothy Solomon are celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 27. Dorothy’s brother said their marriage wouldn’t last. Little did he know!
White Mountain Community College is planning to open a two year college in North Conway across from Priscilla’s Restaurant. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The courses will cost $200 a credit.
Things to do this weekend: On Saturday starting at 10 a.m. you can take a walking tour of art in Jackson or from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. check out the Annual Strawberry Festival on the North Conway Congregational Church campus. But there’s still more. At 7 p.m. at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham, Beppe Gambetta transitions between American country music and bluegrass to traditional and classical Italian and European songs.
On Sunday two choices: There’s the White Mountain Triathlon in support of Adaptive Sports Partners or take a guided tour for NHATV Day. The auto road is closed to cars, trucks and motorcycles for this event.
Enjoy the lovely summer weather and have a great week!