Granite State Times

On June 29th we celebrated at Monarch Farms under a tent our President's Awards and Annual Meeting. Official event photos will be coming from our photographer, Bruce Denis, in the coming weeks.

Are you interested in hosting a summer or fall networking event this year? Email Elyse to talk about specifics today!

A musical mugful of folk, bluegrass, celtic, + a splash of fun. Like maple syrup, like fall foliage, like baked bean suppers, Woods Tea has been synonymous with New England Folk Music since the early 1980s. The Vermont-based group draws on a wide variety of musical experience and expression that truly is good for you! Learn more and purchase tickets online here. 

Your bike loves summer riding as much as you do. We are here to make sure it's in perfect condition and ready to roll! 

 

Cycle Depot is offering up the fastest turnaround times on select tune-ups in the River and Upper Valley area.  

 

 As we all celebrate summer time fun and with ride events returning we are all geared up to make sure your bike is 100% ready for the good times. 

From the after work family rides, to the charity ride you signed up for, the weekend epic mountain bike adventure, local mountain bike festivals, racing, touring, lift lines, and gruesome gravel grinders we have you and your bike covered. 

 Every ride should be awesome and no one should miss out on a chance to get out and ride. Now is the time to get your bike serviced. 

Swing by the shop today and let's get your bike riding!

Construction is to begin soon; all business will remain open throughout construction!

The City’s contractor, BUR Construction will begin mobilizing the week of 7/12/21. Before construction can begin on Pleasant Street, a temporary traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Glidden Street and Broad Street. This signal will allow the contractor to change the traffic pattern to one way (southbound) on Pleasant Street from Opera House Square to School Street and one-way on Glidden Street (eastbound) from Pleasant Street to Broad Street. Once Traffic is in this new pattern, the work on Pleasant Street will begin. The early work on Pleasant Street will be utility replacement starting with the watermain.

There will be electronic message boards and construction signs placed throughout downtown to aid drivers in navigating the new traffic pattern. Way finding signs to municipal parking will also be included.

North Country Center for the Art’s IMPACT Program, a Touring Children’s Theatre Troupe, will perform a different fairytale every week for six weeks, starting July 5th. Each production travels to different venues throughout the Granite State and features a cast of 4 – 5 professional actors, plus set pieces, costumes, props, original music, and more! These 45- to 60-minute adaptations will be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

Part of the “Magic of Fairytale Series.” Adaptations, music, and lyrics written by NCCA Producing Artistic Director, Joel Mercier.

TICKETS ARE ONLY $7 per student, $10 per adult, and kids under 5 are free! Group rates available. Performances will take place at the Claremont Opera House.

Boards, Committees, and Commissions play an integral role in the community. They are comprised of citizens who generously volunteer their time and expertise. Being a city volunteer is a way to participate in community affairs, to work with interesting people, and to aid in Claremont's development. 

Anyone who is a Claremont resident and would like to offer their services is welcome to apply for a seat on the Board, Committee, or Commission of their choice. The City Council, Mayor, or City Manager appoints new members according to the method dictated by city policy.

Jessica Judd has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Newport, New Hampshire. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.

 

Jessica has more than 19 years of experience in financial services. She began her banking career in 2002 as a teller at Chittenden Bank. In the years following, she served as an assistant branch manager for Mascoma Savings Bank and Sugar River Bank. In 2014, Jessica transitioned her focus from retail banking to mortgage lending when she took on the role of Mortgage Lending Assistant at Lake Sunapee Bank. Most recently, Jessica worked as a Junior Loan Originator/LOA Processor for First Community Mortgage.

 

Jessica has completed banking-specific coursework, including a twelve-week lending program held by the New Hampshire Bankers Association as well as coursework from the Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance (CFTEA) on topics including consumer lending and economics for bankers. She is also registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).

 

Jessica, her husband Robert, and their daughter live in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Katherine Paine Promoted to Branch Relationship Manager

Katherine Paine has been promoted to Branch Relationship Manager for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s branch located on Newport Road in New London, New Hampshire. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.

 

Katherine began her career in banking in 2015 when she joined the Deposit Operations team at Lake Sunapee Bank, which was later acquired by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. She then moved into a customer service role at the Bank before becoming Assistant Branch Manager in 2019. Prior to her career in banking, Katherine worked for Sunapee Resort Properties in Newbury, New Hampshire, for three years.

 

Katherine holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Keene State College. She is a volunteer at The New London Barn Playhouse.

 

Katherine lives in Sunapee, New Hampshire.

Brian Cheddar Promoted to Branch Relationship Manger

Brian Cheddar has been promoted to Branch Relationship Manager for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s location in Hanover, New Hampshire. In this role, he leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.

 

Brian joined the Bank in 2020 as a Customer Service Specialist and was later promoted to Assistant Branch Manager for the Bank’s locations in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Prior to joining the Bank, he served as the Sales Manager for R. Filion Manufacturing DBA Kasi Infrared for five years.

 

Brian is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from New England College.

 

Brian, his wife Bethany, and their four children live in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Sullivan County NH government has released an Invitation for Bid for Sullivan House Appliances, with proposals due no later than Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm. This request for proposal, as well as any updates/addendums, may be viewed on the County's website at the following link: http://www.sullivancountynh.gov/163/Request-for-Proposals Questions regarding the request for proposal may be directed to Sullivan County Heath Care, Sara Rouillard at srouillard@sullivancountynh.gov or via T. (603) 542-9511 ext. 230. 

Sullivan County NH government has released a Prospectus for Timber Sale, with proposals due no later than Friday, July 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm. This request for proposal, as well as any updates/addendums, may be viewed on the County's website at the following link: http://www.sullivancountynh.gov/163/Request-for-Proposals

Questions regarding the request for proposal may be directed to the Meadowsend Consulting Company, Jeremy Turner at jgturner@mtlforests.com or via T. (603) 481-1091. A site review is scheduled on this project for Fri. July 16th at 1PM in Unity NH, junction of Carroll Brook Road/Center Road, 03743.

The League is planning their annual event for this August 7-15 and is in need of additional volunteers. Do you enjoy attending the fair? Would you be willing to volunteer a few hours of your time? If so please email Ashlee Rowley at the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce for more information.