New Fire Apparatus; 5,500 Miles In The Y Pool: Merrimack Digest

Merrimack NH

23 September, 2021

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Good morning, Merrimack! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. These are the most important things happening around Merrimack today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Merrimack? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 67. Here are the top stories in Merrimack today: Citizens Turn Out For Fair Political Boundaries at Dover Meeting (InDepthNH.org) High-schoolers plan 'climate strike' on Friday | Local News (Conway Daily Sun) Obituary: Warren'Tommy' Albert Hayes | Obituaries (Berlindailysun) Area Sports Roundup, Sept. 21 | Local Sports (The Keene Sentinel) Juror's mom dies during deadlocked deliberations, ending month-long arson and cold-case murder trial (The Union Leader) Juaneva R. Ray, 94 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Make-A-Wish granted: Merrimack girl travels by limo to get new puppy (WMUR Manchester) Michael Sullivan Obituary (1957 - 2021) - Tewksbury, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com) Elaine Mercer | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph) A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements (Concord Monitor) Today's Merrimack Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Merrimack: K-4 Picture Day 2021 - Merrimack School District (12:00 AM) Resume Writing Review with Gary Gekow (6:30 PM) Membership Meet Up (6:30 PM) Public Hearing-Chapter 193, Welfare Guidelines (7:00 PM) Public Hearing-SAFER Program Funds Acceptance for Fire Rescue (7:00 PM) Public Hearing-RCL Realty Request to Release Certain Portions of Previously Dedicated Elizabeth Dr,S... (7:00 PM) Merrimack Patch Notebook Professional Firefighters of Merrimack IAFF Local 2904: "Today a wet down ceremony was held for our new Engines 1 and 2 at their respective stations and they were placed into service. We would like to thank the town and the citizens for the continued support!" (Facebook) Merrimack Fire Rescue: "Thank you to all who attended our ceremony this afternoon. The event is a tradition celebrated by fire departments to commission new fire apparatus by anointing it with water sprayed from the retiring truck ceremoniously passing the torc..." (Facebook) YMCA of Greater Nashua: "MY Y STORY: MARTHA O'NEILL Martha O'Neill has hit an astounding milestone. She has swam 5,500 miles in the Merrimack Y pool. Read her story below and be sure to send her congratulations in the comments section. Great job Martha! You're i..." (Facebook) Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "On Saturday, September 25th; the NH Chapter of the Tears Foundation will be unveiling the new Angel of Hope Memorial which has been installed at Abbie Griffin Park. The official dedication ceremony will begin at 11:00 am. The Monument wi..." (Facebook) Merrimack Public Library: "Hope you all did some dancing today!" (Facebook) Merrimack Department of Public Works: "As the Turkey Hill Rd / Baboosic Lake Rd. Roundabout construction nears completion, please proceed with caution, drive slowly, and pay attention to detour signage. Learn more in this quick PSA from Merrimack TV." (Facebook) SJN Merrimack: "All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us for apple picking on September 24, 2021. We will meet at Lavoie's at 4:30pm to pick apples and then return to SJN to peel and make apple pies to be donated to the SJN Food Pantry. We hope to be..." (Facebook) Arts In Reach (AIR): "TODAY IS THE DAY! Don't forget to join us at NOON for our Virtual Celebration! There is still time to sign up for FREE! (Link in the bio)" (Facebook) Miss Merrimack Scholarship Program: "The deadline is almost here. Submit your materials today." (Facebook) Merrimack TV: "As the Turkey Hill Rd / Baboosic Lake Rd. Roundabout construction nears completion, please proceed with caution, drive slowly, and pay attention to detour signage. Learn more in this quick PSA and for any questions, please contact Merrim..." (Facebook) Merrimack Public Library: "We're looking forward to learning about Slavery & The Underground Railroad in NH with author Michelle Arnosky Sherburne next week over Zoom, 9/30 @ 7:00 pm. Please register on our website to join us! Attendees will each receive a signed ..." (Facebook) SJN Merrimack: "Just received word Bp. John McCordmack has died. Funeral arrangements are pending." (Facebook) Arts In Reach (AIR): "TODAY IS THE DAY! Join us at noon(CST) for our SPIRIT OF AIR virtual celebration! There is still time to sign up free! (Link in the event!) Help support AIR, Glicka, and Seacoast teens!" (Facebook) Arts In Reach (AIR): "Celebrate Glicka Kaplan and AIR's impact on Seacoast teens. Every donation up to $500 today will be matched! Make a gift and a real difference in a teen's life at https://artsinreach.networkforgood.com/projects/137242-air-donations" (Facebook) Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "Last chance to register for the Parks & Rec /Lions Club Community Blood Drive which will take place this Friday between 1 - 6 pm in the Function Hall at Wasserman park. The American Red Cross is facing a shortage that has led to an "urge..." (Facebook) YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Mine Falls Clean Up Saturdays Join our friends at Mine Falls Park to keep the park clean and ready for recreation. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. at the Lincoln Park entrance and runs until noon throughout the park. More Info and Dates..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: MJ'S Market, Inc — MJ's Market, A Cannabis Destination, and Opening Late September! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: The Basics of Bankruptcy Webinar (September 23) We're Back! 150 local performers - Benefit for the Nashua Soup Kitchen (September 25) NH State Home Show (September 25) BAE Retirement Planning Dinner (September 30) BAE Retirement Planning Seminar (October 1) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 2) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 3) Howl-O-Ween 5k to Benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH (October 16) Add your event Gigs & services: VELUX Skylights & Roofing Experts (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Part time massage therapist (Details) Add your job listing Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Tony Schinella Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Merrimack Daily? I'm all ears. 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