Opioid Settlement; Bus Usage Plummets; More: Nashua Digest

Nashua NH

29 September, 2021

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Morning, Nashua! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 65 Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Nashua today: Here is the latest listing of indictments in the Gate City, Milford, and other communities: Nashua Men Indicted On Fentanyl Dealing Charges: Roundup (Nashua Patch) New Hampshire joins $21b opioid settlement | Courts (The Union Leader) Nashua police assisted with this case: Career Offender Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Multiple Robberies (Department of Justice) Nashua's public bus network served 339,000 fewer riders between March 2020 and June 2021 than expected. Report: New England Public Transit Programs Saw Huge Declines, But Stimulus Programs Filled Financial Gaps (New Hampshire Public Radio) Kaylee Santos has been sentenced to prison in a death resulting case from 2016. Nashua Woman Gets 5 To 15 Years In Prison For Drug Sale Death (Nashua Patch) Today's Nashua Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Nashua: Elm Staff: School Picture Day - Nashua School District (7:30 AM) MaryJean Flanagan: powder Puff Meeting (9:45 AM) Montinek: English 3 workshop - Nashua School District (11:15 AM) Lynn Allison: Guidance College Planning Night (5:30 PM) Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: Girl Scout Meeting - Troop 62315 (5:30 PM) Candidate Forum: Aldermen at Large - Nashua Public Library (6:30 PM) Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters - Nashua Public Library (6:30 PM) Nashua Patch Notebook United Way of Greater Nashua: "Volunteers are needed to put together "Grab and Go" carts (like the one pictured) to be used in Nashua school cafeterias to provide free breakfasts and lunches for students. Assembly instructions are provided. It takes around 30 minutes ..." (Facebook) Nashua Park and Recreation: "Thanks so much to all who came out to Wheels & Wings on Saturday. We had one of our biggest turnouts ever! An even bigger thanks to the businesses and organizations who donated their time and participated with their vehicles! Check out a..." (Facebook) YMCA of Greater Nashua: "WELCOME TO THE YMCA: Join us in welcoming our two new directors. Chris Ellison will be directing operations at our Westwood Park YMCA while Liz Kaas will be heading up personal training and small group training for the association. https..." (Facebook) Nashua Public Library: "Time for another great Reference Question! Someone asked "When is the last day of the Nashua Farmers Market ?" 🥦🥕🍎 DowntownNashua.org says the Farmer's Market runs until October 17, 2021. Make sure to stop by Sunday's between 10-2 to ..." (Facebook) Nashua Farmers Market: "OCTOBER 17 will be our final market of the season. Three more weeks of the best local produce and goods you could ask for! 10 am–2 pm Sundays at City Hall, 229 Main Street! 🍅🥦🌽🥚🥓🍞🥕" (Facebook) Nashua Senior Activity Center: "Thank you to everyone who made last night's "Designer Purse Bingo" fundraising event for the Nashua Senior Center such an overwhelming success! We are deeply grateful to our community partners Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua for providing the..." (Facebook) United Way of Greater Nashua: "Don't forget our Fresh Food Pantry is still available!🍎🥔🥕 Please stop by for some delicious fresh food items. Today we are at River Pines Mobile Home Park & Major Drive. Please help us spread the word by sharing our posts! Thank you f..." (Facebook) YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Tip of the Day: Kids and adults need to keep a regular sleep schedule—10-12 hours per night for kids and seven to eight hours for adults. https://nmymca.org/childhood-o... #NMYMCA" (Facebook) United Way of Greater Nashua: "Last call to Mom's to sign up for our Day of Caring Baby Shower! New parents in the Greater Nashua area will receive educational resources, a celebration with other new parents and baby necessities to help them get started with the new a..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Averill House Vineyard — Crafting Traditional & Creative wine in Brookline and NH (Visit website) MJ'S Market, Inc — MJ's Market, A Cannabis Destination, Opening Late September! (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Medicaid 101 Webinar (September 30) Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Silent Auction (October 2) Nashua Home Design Center Grand Opening (October 2) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 2) Call for Walkers: Register for the 33rd Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way (October 3) Fall Sturbridge MA Doll, Bear, Miniature and Toy Show and Sale (October 3) NLP Empowerment for Parents (October 3) Sage Farm Antiques October Show ~ Fanciful Fall (October 3) Psychic Medium John Edward live in Nashua! (October 27) Add your event Gigs & services: VELUX Skylights & Roofing Experts (Details) Add your gig or service Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Tony Schinella Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Nashua Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].