Talk Concord

Five Rivers Conservation Trust Executive Director Liz Short is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about everything going on in the organization, from upcoming events and recent projects to ways to get involved. Learn more at https://5rct.org/.

Elena Alios, Board Chair from the Capital Region Food Program, is in the Concord TV podcast studio. The Capital Region Food Program is a private, not-for-profit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to help reduce hunger in the Greater Concord Area through distribution of food to individuals, families and local agencies. Learn more at https://www.capitalregionfoodprogram.org/.

Kelly Thompson, Visitor Services Coordinator, and Amanda Leith, Education Coordinator, at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center are in the Concord TV studio to talk about everything going on including exhibits, events, and programs, including some exciting updates on the horizon! Learn more at https://www.starhop.com/.

Daniel Acsadi, Executive Director of the Concord Community Music School, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about everything going on at the school, upcoming events, and their outreach into the community. Their annual David Surette Mandolin Festival is coming up on March 7-9, 2025. Learn more at https://www.ccmusicschool.org/.

Ben Dion, Director of Development & Community Engagement at Fellowship Housing Opportunities, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the organization, housing, and outreach services. Learn more at https://www.fellowshiphousing.org/.

Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader at New Hampshire Audubon, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the organization's programs and the upcoming 38th Annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey February 8-9. Learn more here: https://nhaudubon.org/education/birds-and-birding/backyard-winter-bird-survey/.

Emily Marsh from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Berit Brown from Intown Concord are back in the Concord TV podcast studio for this year's holiday episode. They talk about Spread Joy, Shop Concord and other holiday happenings.

Catherine Cournoyer, Vice President, Senior Care Advisor from Strategic Caring Solutions is in the ConcordTV podcast studio talking about long-term care planning including managing assets, legal documents, long-term care plans, and navigating Medicare and Medicaid.

Andrew Hatch, Outreach Coordinator for the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, and Rob Werner, chair of the Concord Energy and Environment Advisory Committee are in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about Community Power in Concord: what residents can expect, how the program works, and where to find more information. Learn more at www.concordnh.gov/communitypower.

Laurie and David from Sharing Yoga are in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the benefits of yoga, having their business here in downtown Concord for 17+ years, and what they like about being part of our community.

Lifelong Concord resident, Crystal Andres, is the reigning Mrs. New England Continental Worldwide who will be competing in Utah in July. She talks about her pageant journey and giving back to her community.

Katelyn Patterson-Gagnon, Community Outreach Coordinator at GoodLife Programs & Activities, is in the ConcordTV podcast studio to talk about everything going on in the organization for people 50+ including upcoming classes, activities and trips. Learn more at https://www.goodlifenh.org/.

Hannah and Andrew from Concord Makerspace are in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about what a makerspace is, how people can get involved, and everything going on there. Learn more at https://www.concordmakerspace.org/.

This month we are spotlighting volunteering with Gretchen Stallings, Executive Director of Volunteer NH and Lily Wellington, Director of Volunteer Programs at The Friends Program. Learn more at https://volunteernh.org/ and https://www.friendsprogram.org/.

Anna Berry from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (aka Forest Society) is in the ConcordTV podcast studio to talk about everything going on in the organization, from recent projects and conservation to upcoming events. Learn more at https://www.forestsociety.org/.

ConcordTV Executive Director Josh Hardy is in the podcast studio to talk about everything the non-profit community media organization does, from providing public access to local meetings and coverage of events, resources for other local non-profits, community education and camps, and much more. Visit www.yourconcordtv.org/ for more information.

Emily from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Berit from Intown Concord are in the Concord TV podcast studio for our 3rd annual holiday podcast talking about Spread Joy, Shop Concord, Midnight Merriment and other holiday happenings. Learn more at https://concordnhchamber.com/spread-joy-shop-concord/ and https://members.intownconcord.org/events/Details/midnight-merriment-849080.

Dr. Homsi from Charm Smile Dental is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about how he became a dentist, what it has been like becoming a business owner in Concord, and some of their eco-friendly measures.

Mobility Manager Cindy Yanski from CAT (Capital Area Transportation) and Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc. (CAPBMCI) is in the Concord TV podcast studio to share information about their transportation systems in Concord, NH. Learn more at https://concordareatransit.com/ and https://capbm.org/Concord-Area-Transit.

Jessica Livingston, Festival Director, and Ghana Sharma, Co-Chair + Culinary Director, are in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about this year's Concord Multicultural Festival on September 24 and Welcoming Week, September 8-17. More information about this year's event is available at: https://concordnhmulticulturalfestival.org/home.

Moriah Billups from Concord Hospital Trust is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about several upcoming events and other things happening. More information is available at https://giveto.concordhospital.org/.

Renee Plodzik was in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about Fit4aCause and her annual Fit4aCause Triple Challenge event happening August 20 at Memorial Field. She is also a nurse practitioner at Concord Hospital, a cookbook author and and an overall force here in our community. Learn more about her story: https://fit4acausestrong.com/. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Rae from Bona Fide was in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the shop, its ever-expanding refill station, and other ways to reduce waste in our everyday lives. This month is also Plastic Free July so it is a great time to make small but sustainable steps. Learn more here: https://bona-fide.blog/ and https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Charles 'Tuck' Davis, Vice President, Leasing, from Brixmor Property Group was in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about their recent expansion in Concord. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Elyssa Alfieri from Lilise Designer Resale is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about how she ended up owning the store, how it's a welcoming space for everyone, what she loves most about Concord, why she is so involved in the community. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Sal Prizio, Executive Director of the Capitol Center for the Arts and the Bank of NH Stage, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about taking on this new role in late 2021, everything going on within the organization and some things coming up in June. Learn more at https://www.ccanh.com/. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Hear from three different guests about Bike Month in our community: Tim Blagden talking about the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail; Matt Baronas from Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission talking about CommuteSmart NH; and Bo Petersson from Central NH Bicycling Coalition talking about their annual Bike Swap event on May 20 & 21. Music by Matt Boisvert. Learn more: Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail: https://clsrt.org/ CommuteSmart NH: https://commutesmartnh.org/ Central NH Bicycling Coalition: https://www.cnhbc.org/ Bike Swap: http://www.swsports.net/news/2023/4/4/may-bike-swap-coming-up-may-20th-through-21st

Michael Haley Goldman, Executive Director of New Hampshire Humanities, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about coming to Concord to take this role, the organization and its programs, the Humanities Roadshow and the broader Becoming New Hampshire initiative. Learn more at https://www.nhhumanities.org/. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Julianne Gadoury, Executive Director of Kimball Jenkins, is in the podcast studio to talk about everything going on within the organization and its role in the greater Concord community. Learn more at https://www.kimballjenkins.com/. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Olivia, our intern with the Concord Parks & Recreation Department, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about her experiences during her internship. She also provides information on summer employment and other things happening at Concord Parks & Rec. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Emma, the new owner of Wine On Main, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about what brought her to Concord, the store's tagline "an experience for everyone," and what it has been like owning a Concord, NH business. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Alex from Revelstoke Coffee and Meagan from Strive Indoor Cycling were back in the Concord TV podcast studio to give updates on everything that has been going on since they opened their businesses in December 2018. They were last on the podcast in May 2019 and a lot has happened since then! Music by Matt Boisvert.

Recreation Supervisor Dan Lamoreaux from the Concord Parks and Recreation Department is in the Concord TV podcast studio with PIO Stefanie Breton to talk about some of the things going on in the department. Music by Matt Boisvert.

City of Concord PIO Stefanie Breton was in the Concord TV podcast studio with Emily Marsh from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Jessica Martin and Haylie Stoddard from Intown Concord to talk about Spread Joy, Shop Concord and the upcoming holiday season. Spread Joy, Shop Concord information: https://www.concordnhchamber.com/community/spread-joy-shop-concord/ Midnight Merriment information: https://intownconcord.org/.

The City's Public Information Officer was in the Concord TV podcast studio with some fall updates and information on upcoming Halloween holiday events. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Why work for the City of Concord, NH? Learn more about employment opportunities and benefits from Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Jennifer Johnston, as well as a testimonial from General Services Department Employee Ethan Lavoie. Check out the City's current openings at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh. Music by Matt Boisvert.

City Planner Heather Shank discusses the Zoning Code Draft and upcoming meetings around phase 1 and phase 2. More information on the draft and documents: https://www.concordnext.info/zoning-ordinance-draft-july-2022/ Information on the upcoming public meetings and Zoom links: http://concordnh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3834 Music by Matt Boisvert.

Officers Melissa Pfefferle and Carl Notarangeli were in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the Community Resources Unit and 2022 National Night Out. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Angelina Zulkic is back in the Concord TV podcast studio to share information about all of the spring operations in the Concord General Services Department. Music by Matt Boisvert.

City Planner Heather Shank was with PIO Stefanie Breton in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the Concord NEXT zoning code update. For more information on this project, visit: https://www.concordnext.info/. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Cory Schofield from NHTI is with Stefanie Breton in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about their experiences as members of the 2022 Leadership Greater Concord Class. Music by Matt Boisvert. Learn more about Leadership Greater Concord here: https://www.concordnhchamber.com/about-us/leadership/.

Emily from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Jessica from Intown Concord are in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about Spread Joy, Shop Concord this holiday season. Learn more here: https://www.concordnhchamber.com/community/spread-joy-shop-concord/ https://intownconcord.org/ Music by Matt Boisvert.

Former Concord High School SRO Brendan Ryder and current Merrimack Valley Middle School SRO Daniel White are in the podcast studio to talk about their roles and experiences. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Matt Walsh, Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, & Special Projects, and Crayton Brubaker, ICMA Local Government Fellow, were in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about projects going on in the City of Concord. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Angie Lane, Executive Director of Red River Theatres, joins PIO Stefanie Breton in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about their reopening and other arts happenings in Concord. Music by Matt Boisvert.

PIO Stefanie Breton & EDD Suzi Pegg are in the studio together for the last time before Suzi leaves the City at the end of June. She reflects on her time in Concord and what is next for her. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Laura from Concord Parks & Rec and Ashley from Concord Public Library provide updates on everything going on in their departments. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Angelina Zulkic, Communications Coordinator from Concord General Services, was in the podcast studio to talk about all the spring activities going on in the department. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Welcome to our second season of Talk Concord! Susan Chase from Concord Hospital and Concord Hospital Trust is in the podcast studio to talk about this year's Rock 'n Race (in person and virtual options!) and other events. Music by Matt Boisvert.

Concord Fire Department's Project FIRST Director, Jeff Stewart, is back in the Concord TV podcast studio to provide some updates and successes. Music credit: Matt Boisvert

Economic Development Director Suzi Pegg sits down with Tim Sink, President of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, to talk about things the Chamber has been doing to engage businesses and the community during the coronavirus pandemic. Music credit: Matt Boisvert