🌱 Concord Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Fri, Dec 3)

Concord NH

03 December, 2021

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything happening around Concord today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny; breezy, colder. High: 36 Low: 17. Here are the top stories in Concord today: NH Developer, Concord Kiwanis Save Christmas For Kids In Need (Concord Patch) House Leaders Of Both Parties Condemn Anti-Semitism: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) Man who put razor blades in pizza dough sentenced to prison (Concord Monitor) Update: 2 New Hampshire Fugitives Caught In 2 States On Same Day (Concord Patch) Concord Teen Arrested On Assault, Deadly Weapon Charges: Log (Concord Patch) Democrats hope threat to abortion rights will rouse voters (Associated Press) NH Officials Discuss Omicron With Health-Care Workers As New Variant Hits U.S. (InDepthNH.org) Jayson M. Wiles, 46 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Concord Man, Others Injured After Belmont Chase, Crash In Tilton (Concord Patch) NH cybersecurity coordinator offers help to cities, towns (New Hampshire Business Review) Court rejects appeal of man who sent threatening letters (Associated Press) Governor Sununu Statement Following Fiscal Committee Vote to Approve Hospital Capacity Funds (Governor Sununu) New Ipswich Man Charged With Negligent Homicide After Fatal Crash (Concord Patch) James Hawkins Obituary (1939 - 2021) - Webster, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) NH man who threatened Congress by phone sentenced to 33 months (WCAX) Cities with the worst commutes in New Hampshire (The Laconia Daily Sun) Get Ready For Midnight Merriment In Downtown Concord Friday (Concord Patch)Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Concord! Today in Concord: Santa's Christmas (11:00 AM) Winter Giftopolis Art Walk (5:00 PM) Midnight Merriment (5:00 PM) High Street Coffee House & Open Mic on Zoom (7:00 PM) Concord Patch Notebook New Hampshire Lottery: "Patriots Second Chance Drawing - 1st of 3" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Double Diamond Spectacular" (Facebook) New Hampshire State Parks: "Tomorrow is the big day!!! Cannon Mountain Ski Area opens December 3rd for the season. www.cannonmt.com/ #powderskiing #snowsports #skitime #skiinglife #skiresort #skiday #loveskiing #skitrip #skilife #skiing" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "It's the day that one lucky winner is going to become a MILLIONAIRE - don't miss it! Join us tonight from 7:30 to 8:00 PM for the Double Diamond Spectacular 2nd Chance Drawing at DraftKings Sportsbook at Filotimo in Manchester or on Face..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "For NH's physical and civic health, NAMI NH urges NH House and Senate leaders to ensure a virtual option to allow individuals to testify remotely in the 2022 legislative session safely without putting their health at risk. Take action: h..." (Facebook) New Futures: "Today is a great day to take action for a #RemoteNHLegislature! Join in posting about the importance of remote engagement options for this upcoming legislative session. For more info about the social media day of action & to sign the pet..." (Facebook) HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Thank you to everyone that attended our Holiday Fair. We had a great time eating cookies, making ornaments. eating cookies, passing out raffle items, eating cookies, talking about art, and eating cookies... Also, a big shout out and than..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "A merry reminder for everyone: Lottery tickets make great gifts, but only for those who are 18 and up! Please gift responsibly this year." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "#DidYouKnow that rail transportation played a major role in Concord's history? The first train came to Concord in 1842. Less than a decade later, in 1850, the city's population had nearly doubled! Stop by our new exhibit at the Main libr..." (Facebook) The Water Project: "Giving Tuesday Update! YOU did it! On Giving Tuesday, we shared how the water crisis at 6 schools impacts 3,757 students. We asked for your help. And you came through. Together, you gave over $110,000, unlocked matching funds, and suppor..." (Facebook) New Futures: "In 2021, remote access to the legislature expanded the pool of perspectives and experiences represented at hearings and more fully informed our democratic process - all while keeping NH healthy & safe! For the petition and other ways to ..." (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "NORTH PEMBROKE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT The North Pembroke Road Bridge and roadway approaches have received the first layer of pavement, and the contractor is now installing curbing and guardrails. The project is on track to receive final..." (Facebook) Operation Santa Claus of NH: "Just in from one of our wonderful sponsors. We love to hear from all our sponsors who do amazing work for the kids. Thank you Nicole and friends And that is a WRAP! Wow you guys never cease to amaze me at your generosity and enthusiasm f..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Audubon: "Learn more about our winter visitor, the Rough-legged Hawk in the latest #SomethingWild https://bit.ly/3ohgvdB" (Facebook) Volunteer NH: "We are proud of many 2021 accomplishments, including our first-ever Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) cohort. We were thrilled to award $214,315 to 10 nonprofits serving NH communities via an @AmeriCorps grant. These organizations improved..." (Facebook) New Futures: "Join Caitlin and 461 fellow Granite Staters who have already signed the petition urging NH House and Senate Leaders to reauthorize the option to testify remotely this upcoming 2022 legislative session. For links to the petition and other..." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "#DidYouKnow that rail transportation played a major role in Concord's history? The first train came to Concord in 1842....By 1850, the city's population had nearly doubled! Stop by our new exhibit at the Main library to learn more 🚂 #th..." (Instagram) Visit Concord, NH: "Making a list and checking it twice? It is that time of year! Midnight Merriment is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 3 from 5:00 pm until Midnight! Shop until you drop while enjoying the lights and sounds of the holidays..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Today, 22 children and 8 adults are waiting for inpatient psychiatric beds. If folks are experiencing anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide or signs of other mental health conditions, it's important to seek help now – from a primary c..." (Facebook) Boys & Girls Clubs - Bradley Street Clubhouse: "Thank you Nazzy and 105.5 JYY for talking with us about our upcoming auction. Looking forward to December 9th at 8am when we go live for online bidding. Special shoutout to Sanel NAPA and Grappone Automotive for being our Title Sponsors!..." (Facebook) Boys & Girls Clubs - Bradley Street Clubhouse: "Today was a good day for making Tin Can Robots!" (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "1881 Pioneer Engine House tower on Washington Street in Penacook gets a makeover https://www.concordmonitor.com/1881-Pioneer-Engine-House-tower-on-Washington-Street-in-Penacook-gets-a-makeover-43439875" (Facebook) New Futures: "With COVID-19 surging throughout NH, individuals would have to put their own health, and that of their families, friends, neighbors and communities, at risk in order to attend and testify in-person at legislative committee meetings. Ask ..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Home Builders Association: "Please help us reach our goal of honoring 3,000 veterans this Christmas" (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who volunteered during the weekend after Thanksgiving to help cleanup the trails and green spaces. We appreciate the help in keeping these areas clean, safe, and accessible for the community. (Photo is fr..." (Facebook) The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "Let us help you debunk the myths surrounding the FAFSA. https://www.nhheaf.org/IACB-filed" (Facebook) LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "The holiday season at Player's' Ring Theatre is full of performances! Built in 1833, the historic building on Prescott Park served as the railway's office and warehouse in the nineteenth century. Now owned by the City of Portsmouth, it h..." (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Last call for youth basketball. Registeration deadline for boys and girls in grades 3 to 6 is end of day tomorrow. More information at https://rec.concordnh.gov/recreation/flipbook3/index.html?page=21" (Facebook) Future In Sight: "Our education services team includes experienced Early Supports and Services (ESS) providers for infants and toddlers. We specialize in helping young children who are blind or visually impaired to develop the sensory and compensatory ski..." (Facebook) NH Economy: "With over 200 #ChristmasTree farms, New Hampshire has plenty of places to find the perfect tree for the holidays. 🎄 Learn more: https://www.visitnh.gov/things... #NHEconomy #NHBEA #ChooseNH #VisitNH" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Healthy Buffalo — Look good in the Buff and Eat Buffalo meat! Its healthy! (Visit website) For the Love of Dogs Everywhere — Love Your Pup? So Do We!! (Visit Website) Mapletree Farm, LLC — Mapletree Farm, Locally Loved Sweetness! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning (December 9) New Years Eve - Interactive NightLife Experience (December 31) Add your event That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Tony Schinella About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at [email protected]. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an... Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Concord Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].