NHAFP Announces Gary Sobelson, MD, NHAFP Family Physician of the Year on May 13, 2023, the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians (NHAFP) honored Gary Sobelson, MD, as the 2022 New Hampshire Family Physician of the Year. Dr. Sobelson moved to Concord in 1984 and has since gained a loyal following of patients as well as the respect and admiration of his colleagues. Practicing continuity of care, one of the pillars of family medicine, he has consistently made himself available to his patients and colleagues regardless of “on call” status. Despite the ever-increasing obstacles to comprehensive family medicine, his compassion leads him to be at his patients’ sides, seeing his patients in the emergency room and admitting them to the hospital when needed and remaining their attending on his service. He is always thoughtful and present when caring for patients, setting a remarkable standard of care.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group of Concord, a leading Northern New England real estate agency, honored its Chairman’s Circle recipients for their outstanding performance in sales volume and units. The Chairman’s Circle Award is a prestigious recognition that celebrates the exceptional performance of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agents and teams in a highly competitive industry. To qualify for the Chairman’s Circle, agents and teams must meet strict criteria including falling in the top ten for total sales volume and units sold within their respective regions. The local Chairman’s Circle recognized Team for Closed Units is Team Marion Sharich.
NHTrust proudly has committed to be the Title Sponsor for the Champions for Kids Breakfast hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central NH for the next five years for a total of $50,000. The event will take place this year at St. Paul’s School in the Athletic and Fitness Center on Tuesday, June 20.
Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS) has announced that Katie Currie-Huggard has joined the team as Stewardship Director. Katie comes to SLCS from the Upper Valley Land Trust (UVLT) where she was a Senior Land Steward overseeing 56,000 acres of land on both sides of the Connecticut River. She will be taking over for Pete Helm, SLCS’ Stewardship Director for the last 9 years as he retires this summer. The Stewardship Director at SLCS has a close relationship with landowners and volunteer monitors, both areas Katie has plenty of experience with from her time at UVLT where she collaborated with landowners to fulfill their land management plans, as well as train and organize volunteers.
Ledyard National Bank is pleased to announce it was awarded the 2023 Business of the Year Pinnacle Award by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. Since opening their Concord financial center at 74 South Main Street in fall 2020, Ledyard is recognized as having established a strong community presence in the Concord area. Beyond helping their customers plan for their financial futures, the bank supports community initiatives and projects that focus on economic self-sufficiency, low and moderate-income housing, academic and youth programs, land and historic preservation, human services, arts and cultural activities, and more.
Granite United Way launches a Spring Campaign with $100,000 in Matching Gifts. Gifts throughout the month of May will be matched up to $100,000 thanks to generous donors including Gov. John Lynch and Dr. Susan Lynch. The campaign focuses on the critical needs of youth and families throughout New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont. Gifts will support programs and services that address important needs such as early childhood education, mental health and resiliency supports for youth in our community and accessing affordable housing for struggling families.
