🌱 Concord Daily: Vaccine Mandate Ban Floated; Apartment Fire

Concord NH

26 January, 2022

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Good morning, Concord! Tony Schinella here. Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, January 26 off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening around town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and colder. High: 18 Low: -8. Here are the top stories today in Concord: Speaker of the House Packard floats bill opposing federal vaccine mandates (Manchester Ink Link) Boston Man Accused Of Attempting To Burglarize NH Gun Shops (Concord Patch) Wow House: 456 Josiah Bartlett Road In Concord, New Hampshire (Concord Patch) NH Health Department to update school nurse policies after state labor investigation (Seacoastonline.com) Hospital Capacity In Concord Area: See Latest Numbers (Concord Patch) NH Teen Killed In Wrong-Way Driving Crash: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) Granite VNA offers Living with Grief Support Group (The Laconia Daily Sun) Dartmouth College president to step down next year (WCAX) Concord Woman Indicted On Meth Dealing Charges: Court Roundup (Concord Patch) COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks In New Hampshire: Analysis (Concord Patch) Fire Inside Concord Apartment Leads To Injuries (Concord Patch) Londonderry Woman Arrested On Drunken Driving Charge After Crash (Concord Patch) New Hampshire HS Hockey - Catching Up With Some Game Highlights: Concord Edges Exeter In Showdown; Manchester Upends Keene (HNIB News) Town Of Bow Bulletin (Press Release Desk)Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part 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 Concord: Justice & Journalism (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Concord, NH Fire Department: "EARLY MORNING FIRE SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL Just before 2:30 a.m. this morning, Concord Fire Department was dispatched to the Morning Star Apartments on Loudon Road for a reported fire in an apartment. Upon arrival, it was determined that t..." (Facebook) 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship: "Huge shoutout to one of our rink sponsors/vendors Brine Team Sales! The team from Brine filled an order of over 850 beanies, 60 Baseball Caps, and 60 Zips, which will be available for purchase! Thanks for your hard work Brine Team Sales!" (Facebook) NH State Fire Marshal's Office: "Our condolences to the fire service brothers & sisters, family and friends of Lt. Butrim, FF Sadler & FF Lacayo. We wish a speedy recovery for FF McMaster." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Here's your chance to win tonight's (Tuesday, January 25) MEGA jackpot, estimated at $396,000,000! Plus, get a MEGA offer when you get your tickets on NH iLottery at https://bit.ly/3tX4Cws! Buy 10 Mega Millions tickets on iLottery using ..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Move over snow, make way for all the cash last week's iLottery winners SHOVELED in! Keep playing, everyone, and keep winning! For YOUR chance to win big online with e-Instants, Powerball, Mega Millions and Tri-State Gimme 5, register for..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: ""There's a lot of work to do system-wise, but this will help...I would like to see something in the North Country where the closest hospital bed is in Franklin." (NAMI NH Exec. Dir. Susan Stearns) http://indepthnh.org/2022/01/21/lawmaker..." (Facebook) Intown Concord: "Hi All! There have been several inquiries about the festival relative to the snow coming Saturday. We are full steam ahead at this point! If anything changes we will let you know but right now we are excited to embrace the New Hampshire ..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Recently, NAMI NH's Ann Duckless joined Stacie Lucius to offer a full day Connect Suicide Prevention training. The duo trained 15 WestBridge staff, including 5 folks who will return for a 2nd day to become authorized Connect Suicide Prev..." (Facebook) Future In Sight: "Here at Future In Sight, we see the value of collaboration to grow perspective and learn from each other... But, we wonder what is going on in the minds of guide dogs Link (The Seeing Eye, Inc.) and Swirl (Guide Dogs for the Blind) durin..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Home Builders Association: "Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak at the Military Appreciation Day at Cannon Mountain all in support of Azimuth Check Foundation with Executive Councilor Joe Kenney and General Don Bolduc. It was good to talk about Hammers for Vet..." (Facebook) Concord TV: "We're excited to share this fun video with you! Learn more about Concord Food Co-op, Intown Concord's Winter Fest, and watch musical guest Andrew North & The Rangers on the latest "What's Up Concord?"" (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "FREE CAT Shuttle Service on Jan. 29 FREE Shuttle services to the public with stops for shopping, at the Black Ice Pond Hockey and the events on Main Street will be available for the Concord NH Winter Festival on Saturday, January 29 from..." (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "We've got a tentative date for our next Business After Hours networking event! We'll keep you informed of event updates when you sign up to attend. ➡️ https://bit.ly/BusinessAfterHo... Thank you to Bank of NH Stage, Capitol Center..." (Facebook) ABLE NH: "Bidding for ABLE NH's online auction goes live in one week on February 1st (deadline extended 2 weeks)! There's still time to donate. Check out some of the exciting donations we've already received from members and New Hampshire business..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "Visibles: Roy Cáceres brought his passion for tango and homemade cooking to Concord https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-01-25/visibles-roy-caceres-brought-his-passion-for-tango-and-homemade-cooking-to-concord" (Facebook) NH Sierra Club Chapter: "NOTICE TO NH VOTERS: We know that the bill redrawing of congressional districts will be heard in the NH Senate on Monday 1/31. More Details to come - Watch this space!! " (Facebook) LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "Important Date Announcement! Saving Special Places is organized by UNH Cooperative Extension together with the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust , LCHIP, NH Land Trust Coalition, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Southeast Land Trust..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Audubon: "Teachers - come on an hour-long birding hike with us Thursday morning to discuss how birds can facilitate learning in a myriad of STEAM topics for people of all backgrounds and abilities: https://bit.ly/347e8Ca" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "New Futures invites community members to arm yourself with facts about the COVID vaccine and join them on January 26th for a virtual vaccine panel discussion! Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/VaxDiscussion" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Free virtual event for older adults! Getting Through the Winter Blues Tuesday, February 1st, 10:30 am Presented by Seacoast Mental Health Center & REAP – learn more & register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eAhW4ESBTSyJDPvh..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "Concord: Cross Country Ski Capital of NH Cross-country skiing around Concord New Hampshire is a great way to beat the winter blues, as the ski offerings in and around the State Capital abound! There are plenty of choices for outdoor fun ..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Have (5) minutes to #Act4MentalHealth today? Sign in virtually on legislation that impacts #mentalhealth and #suicideprevention. Get links, details, and info on bills with upcoming hearings: https://conta.cc/33X5iqG Questions? Please rea..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Join Us Virtually to Thank and Honor Ken Norton! Friday, February 4th, 5:30 pm RSVP for Zoom link: NAMINH.org/Feb4 Sign the e-Card for Ken: NAMINH.org/KenCard Please join us in celebrating Ken as he steps (and skis, bikes, paddles...) in..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Starts February 16th! NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experi..." (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "If your business is looking for signage that promotes mask wearing and COVID-19 vaccination, Dartmouth-Hitchcock is providing free double-sided signs. Contact the Chamber at (603) 224-2508 or email [email protected] if you'd like ..." (Facebook) LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "The 1874 Potter Place Railroad Station is still in its original location with exterior and main level rooms appearing virtually as they did in the late nineteenth century with minor changes. Owned by the Andover Historical Society, it fu..." (Facebook) New Futures: "On Thursday, the House Labor Committee will consider HB 1210 - a bill that would prevent entities from adopting responsible vaccine policies recommended by public health experts. Make your opposition heard by signing-in in and submitting..." (Facebook) HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Tuesday: 12:00-1:00p All Recovery 6:30-8:00p Ear Acupuncture 6:00-7:00p CMA "Shatterproof" 7:30-8:30p HA "Dopeless Hopefiends"" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Healthy Buffalo — (Visit website) For the Love of Dogs Everywhere — (Visit Website) Mapletree Farm, LLC — (Visit website) Area 23 — (Visit website) Add your business here Loving the Concord Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — 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...