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Settlers Green Announces Its New General Manager

December 8, 2020 (North Conway, NH) – OVP Management, Inc. is delighted to announce that Michael Mitchroney is the new general manager of Settlers Green in North Conway, NH.

Mitchroney comes to Settlers Green from the Orlando International Premium Outlets in Orlando, Fla, a one million square foot shopping center, one of the largest outdoor centers in the world with over 200 tenants. As assistant general manager, he was responsible for overseeing millions of dollars in operational costs, managing 20-plus employees and hundreds of vendors and service providers. He has worked for Simon Property Group since 2015 in several locations including Clinton Crossing in Connecticut, Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Maryland, and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Massachusetts. Before Simon Property Group, Mitchroney worked for Kohl’s as an Operations Manager.

“Settlers Green is a fabulous center with a rich history and I look forward to bringing my skillset to the Settlers brand and continuing to enhance our shoppers’ and retailers’ experience,” said Mitchroney. “I am overjoyed to be the newest member of the North Conway and Mount Washington Valley community.”

The nationwide search for a general manager began earlier in the 2020 after long-time general manager Dot Seybold announced her plan to retire at the end of the year. Mitchroney was recruited by OVP Management, Inc. through contacts within the real estate industry. His previous experience is extensive and includes day-to-day management and long-term development of multiple first-class outlet centers across the east coast of the United States.

Mitchroney graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Business Management and Finance. His roots are in New England and he has spent many vacations with family and friends in the Mt. Washington Valley. Michael is an avid hiker and is working on hiking all of the New Hampshire 4000-footers.

Mitchroney joins a small staff at Settlers Green including Assistant General Manager Julie George, Marketing & Events Director Laura Lemieux, Facilities & Project Manager Keith Wehmeyer and part-time Bookkeeper Susan Osborne. The management office is located on-site at Settlers Green.

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DRIVE TIME: Northern Human Services

Northern Human Services – Monday December 7th, 2020

If you are a representative of a local non-profit organization or charity in the Mount Washington Valley and would like to be featured on Drive Time please email Gino at gino@wmwv.com
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Kennett High School Confirms 2 Positive Cases of COVID-19

SAU9 families were sent out a letter today confirming two more positive cases of COVID-19 at Kennett High School. Read the letter by clicking here.

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Discovery of Human Remains in Ossipee

On Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, human remains were discovered in a forested, mountainous area in the Town of Ossipee, NH.  Members of the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the remains.  Foul play is not suspected at this time.  The State Police is being assisted by the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, the Ossipee Police Department and the Tamworth Police Department.  Anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to call Trooper Catherine Shackford of the Major Crime Unit at (603) 628-8477 (MCU-TIPS).

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North Conway Public Library Reopens December 8th

As the North Conway Library nears the completion of their $3.9 million expansion and renovation project a soft reopening is planned for Tuesday, December 8th from 10am to 2pm and Library Director Andrea Masters joined Roy Prescott on the Morning Show today to tell us all about it. Listen below and get all the info!

 

The library will resume in-person operations with reduced hours and a limited number of visitors allowed at one time with a maximum of 30 minutes per visit.

Hours will be Tuesdays 10am-2pm, Thursdays 10am-2pm, and Fridays 12pm-4pm. Days and hours are subject to change. A detailed reopening plan can be found online under services.

Curbside service will continue throughout the winter. The pick-up location has moved to the rear of the building next to the main entrance door. Appointments for elderly and medically vulnerable patrons will be offered by request.

The library is equipped with a state-of-the-art ventilation equipment and air can be completely filtered and “renewed” every 12 minutes throughout the building. HEPA-filters are in place and will be changed regularly.

Strict protocol is in place for the safety of staff and patrons that includes mandatory face masks for patrons age 2+, social distancing, acrylic screens at circulation desk, surfaces cleaned every two hours, and a 72-hour quarantine of returned library materials.

The North Conway Public Library is a privately funded, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and receives no regular funds from the Town, the State, or the federal government.

The library’s capital campaign is ongoing, with $400k left to raise for the funding of the interior Infrastructure, furniture, technology, equipment, and books. Donations are accepted online or by mailing to PO Box 409, North Conway, NH 03860. For more information, visit NorthConwayLibrary.com.

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White Mountain National Forest Welcomes New Androscoggin District Ranger

Gorham, NH – December 3, 2020-  The White Mountain National Forest is pleased to welcome new Androscoggin District Ranger, Josh Sjostrom.  Josh comes to the Androscoggin Ranger District from the Mother Lode Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in central California, where he has served as the Assistant Field Manager.

Prior to his service with the BLM Josh worked for the Forest Service for almost 15 years, beginning his federal career on the Androscoggin Ranger District of the White Mountain National Forest as a Forestry Technician.  “I’m very pleased to welcome Josh back to the White Mountain National Forest,” said White Mountain National Forest Supervisor Derek Ibarguen.  “His diverse background and leadership will be a great benefit on the District and the White Mountain NF.”

Josh grew up in Gorham, NH and holds a political science degree with a minor in business administration from the University of Maine.  He is an avid skier and hiker – and Red Sox fan – and looks forward to coming home to the Mt. Washington Valley.  “I am excited for the opportunity to work with the talented staff of the White Mountain National Forest,” said Sjostrom.  “I’m also looking forward to developing and strengthening the many valuable Forest Service partnerships here in the North Country.”

His Forest Service career also includes time as a Wildland Firefighter Apprentice and Hotshot on the Klamath National Forest in Region 5, and as a Natural Resource Specialist on the Eldorado National Forest where he spent almost 9 years.