Concord NH~Joni~Merrimack County

                                          Concord New Hampshire.....A  Main Street Community

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  Looking for something to do? There's something for every taste in Concord NH,  the Capitol city with a small town attitude!

Summer Repeats!

           Cruise Nights- Every Tuesdayat Arnie's Place, 164 Loudon Road. It starts at 5:00PM. There are Classic Cars, Raffles and a 50/50 drawing!

       The Nevers Band- Summer wouldn't be the same witout evening concerts by a local favorite the Nevers Band! They have outdoor performances every

Tuesday evening at 7:00 (225-8690)

• 6/24  Keach Park
• 7/01  State House Plaza                                   
• 7/15  Riverfront Park
• 7/22  Rolfe Park                                                                                                 
• 7/29  White Park
• 8/05 Rollins Park
• 8/12  Merrill Park
• 8/19  State House

           Eagle Square Concerts- Thursdays 7PM-9Pm

• There's Swing A Cat- 6/19
• Annie Raines- 7/10
• Vykki Vox- 7/24
• Day Janeiro- 7/31
• The Buskers- 8/7
• Sixties Invasion- 8/14                                                           

 The Concord Farmers Market

Local produce is brought downtown on Saturdays from 8:30AM to noon. Located at Capitol Street.

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There's always plenty to do in Concord New Hampshire!

 Concord New Hampshire Realtor Local Information

                                          Concord New Hampshire.....A  Main Street Community

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  Looking for something to do? There's something for every taste in Concord NH,  the Capitol city with a small town attitude!

  The Seventh Annual River Jamboree- Riverfront Park, 5/31 from 11:00-300. There will be kayaking and canoeing and for the "kids"...face painting, games, a raffle and a duck race. 225-8690

53rd Annual Kiwanis Fair- The Everett Arena, 6/19-6/22. Enjoy the games,concessions, rides and Fireworks on Friday. This year instead of a Trade Fair the Arena will be hosting a Giant Yard Sale on Saturday and Sunday! Hours:5PM-10PMon Thursday, 4-11 on Friday noon-11PM on Saturdy and noon-7 on Sunday.

Annual Downtown Market Days and music festival- downtown from 9AM to 10PM from Thursday 7/17 through Saturday 7/19. They close the streets and have a ball! Something for everyone!

 Concord's Fourth of July Celebration- Memorial Field (off Fruit Street) Concessions from 5:30, concert at 6PM and the Nevers band at 8:00. Fireworks start at dusk.Donations accepted at gate!

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  Check back often for more upcoming events! There's always plenty to do in Concord New Hampshire!

 Concord New Hampshire Realtor Local Information

Great News!!

According to the May 26 Realty Times, Fannie May and Freddie Mac will be dropping their practice of 5% higher down payments in so called "declining" districts.

They will be going back to uniform minimums as of June 1st.

No matter where their property is located, all home owners whose application is approved and underwritten through the companies automated online system will qualify for the minimum 3% program. Those who will require manual underwriting may still qualify for the 5% down payment minimum.

According to a top Underwriting official, improvement to their automated system account for the quick policy change....But a good part of the attitude change may come from intense pressure by real estate, ethnic and consumer group leaders including our own NAR. This issue was also debated widely here on Active Rain.

It is still not smooth sailing...PMI companys such as MGIC are exhibiting a business as usual attitude....this in turn will minimize the effectiveness of the change

Here's hoping they too will see the light and we will have a true Redlining Reversal!

Concord New Hampshire Realtor

 There's a new place in town!

Nonni's Italian Eatery-"Food Just Like Momma Used To Make"- recently opened in the Holiday Inn, Main Street Concord New Hampshire!

My son took us out to a "belated" Mother's Day dinner. I got to choose, so I wanted to try Nonni's...Italian food is at the top of my preferred list!

It was a Sunday evening so it was not very crowded...which was fine with me because I wanted to take a few pictures but didn't want to disturb people. We were seated by our waitress Katelyn who asked if we had been there before and when we said no she told us a bit about the menu.  I did ask if it would be OK if I took some pictures for my Active Rain Blog and the Manager, Jennifer, was very gracious and said yes.

Our Chefs were Mikey and Robin

The menu is very varied with something for every taste...including Brick Oven Pizza! We started with a shared appetizer of garlic knots with oil dipping sauce...they were delicious! My son had Fettuchini Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli, I had Lazagna (something I only get when I go out)...it was excellant! My husband had Chicken Marsala.  He said it was the best he has had since Boston's North End!

It was a delightful dinner and I know we will visit Nonni's again.

If you are in Concord be sure to try Nonni's Italian Eatery at the Holiday Inn,172 Main Street Concord NH (224-0400)

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 I did a Members only mini-rant about a week ago about a Septic Inspection gone awry ! The day before that encounter the same company did an inspection on another listing of mine. This is an older property that was being serviced by a Septic Tank and a dry well-(A vertical leaching system).

When we had the system checked last week the afore mentioned company told my Seller the system was failed. This was obviously not good news. My Seller had already reduced the Sales price substantially and wasn't happy about having to invest more money.

In New Hampshire there are very strict and specific State regulations on Septic Systems. The Department of Environmental Services doesn't fool around when it comes to water and possible pollution! When a system fails it may be possible to "replace in kind" depending on a new perk test and other criteria. This system was one that is not modern but to replace in kind would have been the least expensive way to go. Anothr requirement is to have the system checked by an engineer who in turn will do a "design" and submit it to the State.

As you can well imagine it is a lenghthy process!

My Seller contacted Ernie's Excavation in Manchester, NH. Ernie was accompanied by Robert C. Wike of New Hampshire Septic and Site Service out of Goffstown.  Ernie&Bob

 Ernie really gets into his work! 

Robert, who is a Licensed Designer and Installer,  examined the system carefully and determined that it was functioning correctly and definately wasn't in failure! My Sellers were extremely relieved!

I intend to write a letter of complaint to the Company that irresponsibly declared the system in failure. I have since learned that only a Licensed Designer can make that determination and that the young man who made the statement was in no position to do so!

What could have turned out to be a very drawn out and unhappy closing, is now starting to look like

 A Delightful Spring Day!

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If you are in need of Excavation or Design Services don't hestitate to call these two Men...heroes in my Sellers eyes!

Ernie's Excavation, 26 Cross St. Manchester NH 03102-Cel#603-231-8744 (Ernie Smith)

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New Hampshire Septic & Site Service,212 Tibbetts Hill Rd. Goffstown, NH 03045 #603-497-2656

(C) 235-8686 (Robert C. Wike)

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                                          MIZ MAVEN  

                                                                         There have been several Posts on here lately about aging, and for those of you who have yet to enter that "era" there is a secret you should know. For many of us....the image in our heads is not the image that you see.

I see myself as the image above...mysterious,living on the edge, courting danger combined with glamour and confidence. A woman adored and admired, somwhat aloof and in total control!

For weeks I have been catching snatches of a song that made me stop in my tracks! I didn't know the name and didn't recognize the artist....but I loved the song! This morning I caught it on TV!

When I hear this I picture myself entering a room and being surrounded by my admirers...they are all..."Beggin Me For Mercy"

I Love This Song

  This is What It's All About

There's all sorts of buzz these days about people and groups who are opposed to the Mortgage Lending Housing Bailout.

A new web site called AngryRenter was initiated under the guise of a "grass roots" effort by ordinary people! There is an online peteition to Congress protesting the bailout and the comments section is overflowing with angry people who feel they are being cheated by the Governments' proposal.

Well....according to Source Watch  (a watchdog group sort of like Snopes), Angry Renters is a Front  for Freedom Works and was initiated as a lobbying effort by Dick Armey.

The definition of a Front Group is: A front group is an organization that purports to represent one agenda while in reality it serves some other party or interest whose sponsorship is hidden or rarely mentioned. The front group is perhaps the most easily recognized use of the third party technique.

It's not Grass Roots....it's Astro Turf                More Washington Magic at work!

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Concord New Hampshire Realtor

In Concord NH, several groups who are involved in assorted programs for Seniors, pooled their brain power and came up with a fun idea! Each day from 5/19 to 5/23 area organiztions are offering free and fun experiences for any Senior wishing to attend. Some may require pre-registration, so call before they fill up!

They are calling it:

                                              SENIOR OPEN HOUSE WEEK

Monday May 19th

The Concord Raquet Club-Garvin Falls Road, 224-7787

• Cardiac Rehab (8-9 AM)
• Chair Exercise (8:30-9:30)
• Coffee Break                                                                               
• Water Aerobics (10-11)
• Deep Water Aerobics (11-11:45)

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The Center For Health Promotion-Pleasant St., 230-7300

• A Nutritional Question and Answer Session with a Dietician (12:30-1:00)
• Neurological exercises for Men and Women (1:00-1:15)
• Information on Volunteer Opportunities (2:00-2:30)

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Tuesday May 20th

The Concord Family YMCA- N.State St., 228-9622

• Water Walking (8:30-9:15)
• Weight Class (9-10)
• Yoga (noon-1:00)                                                                           
• Lap Swim (11:30-2:30)
• Cards and Board Games-with snacks (8:30-2:00)
• Cardio and Nautilus (8:3-2:00)

                              OR

The Concord Public Library- Green St., (225-8590) 

• A Tour and Open House (12:00-4:00) 

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Wednesday May 21st

The Concord Raquet Club-Garvin Falls Road, 224-7787

Same as Monday

The Horseshoe Pond Place-Commercial St.,228-6956

• Free Lunch
• Wardrobe Seminar (1:00-1:45)                                                       
• Yoga (2:00-3:00)

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Thursday May22cnd

The Penacook Community Center- Community Drive,753-9700

• Yoga (11:00-11:45)                                                                      

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Friday May23rd

The Concord Recreation Department- Airport Road, 225-8690

• Open House (9:00-noon)
• Walking Group (9:15)
• Arts and Crafts Show and Tell (9:15-10)                                              
• Line Dancing (10:00-11:00)
• Gardening Tips Q&A (11:00-12:00)

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The Penacook Community Center- Community Drive,753-9700

• Shuffleboard

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Sponsored By:United Way of Merrimack County, Community Provider Network of Central new hampshire, Concord Recreation Department,Community Action Program Belknap/Merrimack Counties,Concord Hospital's Center for Health Promotion

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As I was thinking about Mothers Day and my Mother who passed over 25 years ago ....almost on Mother's day, I was reminded of another group of Mothers.

This must be an especially difficult time for the Mothers who have childred deployed in Iraq and Afganistan.

We all have that fleeting sense of worry when our child leaves the perceived safety of home but brush it aside with the notion that nothing bad is likely to happen... and we busy ourselves with other things. But to have a child in a foreign land , where you know the people want to harm your son or daughter....must be terrifying. It must permeate your daily thoughts and really weigh you down

I can only imagine the daily ritual of checking email or waiting for the post. And the feeling in the pit of the stomach if nothing comes

I can only imagine that last goodbye trying to be brave and cheerful but dying inside.

I can only imagine trying not to listen to the latest news report...but hanging on every word.

I can only imagine.....

So for every Mother out there who's children are not there to put your arms around...my prayers are with you, my thoughts are with you. I share your fears. I share tears.

There but for the grace of God......

Blessed Mothers Day! May your Babies be home soon!

Concord New Hampshire Realtor

  We have survived our very long cold and snowy winter. The trees are starting to bud , the daffodils wave their cheerful faces and the Wildlife scurries to build new nests and dens for the next generation!

  You gaze out the window at the hopeful, uplifting and colorful vista....what a day! What a day for starting the garden! What a day for raking the yard!

  What a day for.......... running, screaming, swatting and seeking shelter!

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        BLACK FLIES 

   These insidious, irritating, intrusive insects come alive in perfect harmony with the birth of Spring! They flourish in cold, running,Lakes, Rivers and Streams that are swollen with winters melting snows.

Black Flies put  the lowly mosquito to shame...they don't simply poke the skin and inject an irritant.....they rip the tissue and cause pain, redness and swelling! OUCH!

  Bug repellants have limited effect. A pro-active "dress code" can help. It consists of light colored pants tucked   into socks paired with a long sleeve shirt buttoned to the neck...topped off  .....

  With A Hat!!  So much for dressing for Spring!

  Now Black Flies aren't with us for long. Depending on which part of the State, they torment anywhere from May thru June....here in the Concord NH area they last from the beginning of May (they started this week) to the beginning of June!

  So while other parts of the country are camping, fishing, gardening hiking, or just plain sitting outdoors....here in NH, we wait for dark!

                                                              AHHHH SPRING !!!

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