City Hall Chats
Happy Thanksgiving
To You & Yours
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In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Concord offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s garbage, recycling, and bulky waste collection will operate on a normal schedule next week. However, Thursday and Friday customers will have a
one-day delay, with Thursday’s items collected on Friday, and Friday’s items collected on Saturday.
All customers are asked to place yard waste at the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, November 25. Yard waste will be collected by the end of the day Wednesday, November 27. There will be
no loose leaf collection scheduled next week, and cycle two begins with Tuesday route customers on Monday, December 2.
Read the full article
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Taking Time to
Honor and Remember
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Christie (Putnam) Huneycutt, Concord's Water Resources Director, passed away on Monday, November 18, after an extended illness fought with courage, determination, and humor.
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This is what community partnership is all about! The City of Concord Housing Department held it's Resident’s Association Meeting, where the residents enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Housing Department and the Resident’s Association officers.
Officers Hamilton and Scott of the Concord Police Department attended the meeting to share safety updates concerning the community. And what a surprise! Both officers won the complimentary turkeys that were given as door prizes. In turn, both officers gave their turkeys to a resident
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Station 6 A-shift entered the Chili cook-off for the Cabarrus Wildlife Alliance and brought home 1st place. They always say that firefighters know their way around the kitchen!
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Hundreds of Concord utility customers struggle to pay their electricity bill each month. Neighbor Helping Neighbor, a partnership of the City of Concord and Cooperative Christian Ministry, is here to help. Neighbor Helping Neighbor provides the necessary funds to keep the electricity on for neighbors in need. Through a tax-deductible contribution, you can make an immediate impact. There are three ways you can give: Round up your bill and donate the extra cents, donate a set amount each month, or make a one-time donation. Sign up today at
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Holiday Travel Tips From
Concord - Padgett Regional Airport
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* Arriving to the airport early is key to a successful and smooth travel experience during the holidays.
* Before leaving for the airport, check airline and airport websites for most up to date information on parking or other flight or airport specific information at your origin and destination.
* Follow Concord-Padgett Regional Airport social media pages for additional travel tips, events, and other happenings at the airport.
Check out the full article
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Soaring to 25 years: City of Concord officially names airport after longtime mayor, celebrates 25 years
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CONCORD, N.C. - The city celebrated the airport with a special ceremony Monday for its 25th anniversary. The name of the airport now is officially Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, after the former longtime mayor, and the city is working to place new signs along Interstate 85.
The airport unveiled a new logo, a new symbol of the airport, on Aviation Drive in Concord.
On Monday, city and airport leaders talked about the history of the airport, honored those who made it happen and shared their excitement for the future.
A video tribute highlighted stories of “determination, courage, resilience and economic impact that the airport has had over the past 25 years and the journeys that are yet to come.”
-Adam Thompson, Independent Tribune
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Concord- Padgett
Regional Airport
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Over the past several weeks' things have taken flight at 9000 Aviation Blvd. from a new official logo to new Allegiant destinations to the release of a 25th Anniversary tribute video.
Check it all out here!
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City of Concord
Housing Services
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Multi-Cultural Computer Classes
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ruth Brooks
A Radiant Princesses Dance
Team Monday & Wednesday
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dance Instructor: Princess Gray
Youth Enrichment After-school Program
Computer availability
Monday thru Thursday
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UNIQUE ALTERNATIVES
"Youth Life Skills One on One"
every Thursday of the month
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Online
GED Information and Registration
Ongoing
Educational & Empowerment Teen
Group Fall Meeting Dates
December 14, 2019 from 11am -1:30pm
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Upcoming Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
December 10th at 4:00 p.m.
City Council work session
December 11th at 7:00 p.m.
December 12th at 6:00 p.m.
December 17th at 6:00 p.m.
December 24th at 6:00 p.m.
#LOCALGOV
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STUFF THE BUS is a partnership of Rider Transit and Cooperative Christian Ministry to feed hungry families during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the entire holiday season. Donations of non-perishable food items will stock the Crisis Center Food Pantry. Make a difference at one of our special events with a donation bus on site, or bring your donation to Rider Transit Center located at 45 Transit Court NW (former address 3600 South Ridge Ave) from November 1 through December 16, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Visit
facebook.com/ridertransit
for more information.
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Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks Highlights
Thank you to our sponsors Atrium Health & Uwharrie Bank and to Michael Anderson for the photography!
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2019 Concord 101 Graduation
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Pictured are the Concord 101 class of 2019. Front row: Bridgett Williams, Lauren Bredolo, Carl Russo, Angel Valladares, Bobbie Jo McDonald, Mary Santiago, Kim Hartsock, Marianne Scully, Joy Pinto; 2nd row: Karin Lord, Bonnie Ray; 3rd row: Elaine Miller, LaWanda Blair-Foster, Blaze Walker, Quinton Locklear, Greg Mills, Cindy Hanson; 4th row: Sophia Cliffe, Bruce McCormick, Sarah McMurry, Claudia Ambersley, Nancy Gilmore, Patricia Moor; 5th row: Rosalind Lawrence, Pete Lawrence, Jane Baker; 6th row: John Pyndus, Judy Taylor, Patricia Swift, Martin Ericson, Dave Gilmore; not pictured: Jesse Aguilar, Laura Aguilar, Carmen Cook, Gricelda De La Cruz, Ivonne Erion, Scott Kerkhoff, Natalie Marles, Edwards Pedrick, Amelia Phipps, CJ Phipps, Celeste Troutman, Steve Troutman
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The Concord 101 class of 2019 was recognized with a graduation ceremony on November 26. This year's class included 43 active community members who were thanked at the ceremony by Mayor Bill Dusch for their involvement in the program.
Concord 101 is designed to inform citizens about their local government. Participants met on Tuesday afternoons or evenings and learned about what it takes to run City services such as solid waste and recycling, public utilities, police, fire, parks and recreation, and more. The course also included special sessions about Concord’s history, economic development, and tourism. The free 14-week course began in August.
Check out the full article
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Congratulations #TEAMCONCONCORD101
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December 17th, 2019
Our holiday favorite is back again! Santa has dropped candy canes in Dorton Park and we need your help finding them! The hunt begins at 6:30 sharp and will be divided into two age groups: 5 & under and 6-12. Come early to enjoy hot cocoa, crafts, and Christmas tunes!
NEW THIS YEAR: Free trackless train rides.
Thank you to our sponsor ZZ Carolina Home Group at Keller Williams Realty!
Don’t forget your flashlights!
This is a FREE EVENT. Call 704-920-5604 with any questions.
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Are You Ready To Answer The Call Or Be The Change?
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The City of Concord partners with our community to deliver excellent service, and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life.
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Join #TEAMCONCORD!
Are you or someone you know looking for a challenging career with excellent benefits? We're hiring for full and part-time positions with a range of education and experience requirements, including employment opportunities perfect for students.
Visit the Concord Careers Portal to get started
or call 704-920-5100.
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High 5 for Excellent Service
If you have had an experience from our team that left an impact, we hope you'll let us know so we can recognize that coworker with a "High 5 for Excellent Service." You can get started by visiting
concordnc.gov/High5
or
call 704-920-6400 to submit your acknowledgement over the phone.
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11/21/2019
Aprill King
Professional, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork
Aprill represented the Fire Department at the Johnson & Wales Career Fair and the level of customer service she delivered was impeccable. Not only was she networking on behalf of the City, but she was also assisting Violet and I at our table. She was extremely pleasant and a joy to watch as she interacted with the students at the fair.
Kimberly V. Wynn
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