JRD Community & Communications

02/25/2026

Gary Destramp Illustration is always doing something cool!

Before Connor Hellebuyck was an Olympic hero, he was a umass lowell hero! Photo by Don Ouellette.

02/12/2026

Community isn’t built through big moments alone.
It grows through consistency, collaboration, and people choosing to stay connected.
I’m always glad to keep building that community together. If we’re not connected yet, feel free to reach out.

02/06/2026

You don't want to be in the dog house....

Happy Valentine's Day! Kellerhaus has all your chocolate, candy and gifts available for your Valentine. Chocolate cards, Heart oreos, box chocolates, and more! Come in today and find what you need.

02/02/2026

As I reset and think carefully about what’s next, I keep coming back to a few things experience has taught me about building community through communication.

5 things I’ve learned:
People engage when they feel informed, not overwhelmed.
Trust is built through consistency, not volume.
Clear communication solves more problems than complicated processes.
Listening well is often more valuable than speaking first.
Community grows when people feel seen, not targeted.

These are the principles I carry with me into whatever comes nex

01/24/2026

my daughter's sorority is doing today's event at Southern New Hampshire University! please consider donating to the cause https://supporting.afsp.org/general-donations/donate?utm_campaign=REV_ED&utm_source=googlepaid&gad_campaignid=22735946789&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADHnib8B0SFRZXpYdsTxYgixIWaXS

01/24/2026

Intown Concord knows this event will warm you up!

Concord NH Winter Fest is tomorrow, and despite the cold temperatures in the forecast, there is still a ton going on in Concord! Plus, we have eight amazing ice carvers competing this year, with the winner being announced at 3:15 PM on Saturday in front of the State House. Big shout out to Constantly Pizza and The Barley House for feeding our carvers!

We’re also excited to share that, thanks to our friends at the State House, we are now able to leave the ice carvings up until Friday, January 30 at 7:00 AM. So, if the temperature or snow keeps you away this weekend, don’t worry, you’ll still have Tuesday-Thursday next week to see them in person.

Please understand that due to the frigid forecast, some vendors and partners may not be able to attend tomorrow, but we are working with them to participate in another event later this year. Be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media for schedule updates throughout the day tomorrow. Bundle up! 🥶

01/21/2026

Just wrapped up the NEACE webinar on The Secret Sauce to Subscriber Retention.

It was a good reminder that no matter the profession or direction we head in, treating people with respect, listening well, and continuing to learn are always foundational.

Retention, trust, and engagement don’t come from tactics alone—they come from how people are treated and how willing we are to keep learning and improving.

Grateful for thoughtful conversations and the chance to keep learning.

01/19/2026

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today.

Grateful for the opportunity to have visited his memorial and to reflect on the lasting impact of leadership grounded in service and compassion.