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Tuesday June 2nd Patch AM

Hello Amherst! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Amherst Girl Scouts mapping the town’s Revolutionary War heroes.
  • How this week’s Baboosic Lake treatment could change your summer swimming

Also on today's calendar: Harmony for Pink! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Girl Scouts recognized by secretary of state (cabinet.com) — Two Amherst Girl Scouts have been honored by New Hampshire’s secretary of state for a Bronze Award project documenting the town’s Revolutionary War heroes and mapping their burial sites. Their recognition is part of the statewide Civics In Action: 50 Students 50 Stars program celebrating student civic engagement. The article also notes other local Scouts’ projects that support communities across New Hampshire.    

• Summer's Almost Here and Cyanobacteria Problems Back on NH Lakes and Ponds (indepthnh.org) — An alum treatment to combat recurring cyanobacteria blooms is starting this week on Baboosic Lake, which spans Merrimack and Amherst, aiming to cut internal nutrient loads by up to 90 percent. State officials also report several other New Hampshire lakes with current blooms and urge residents to use the Healthy Swimming Mapper and visual checks before swimming or letting pets in the water.    

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 2
  • Planning Board Meeting
    Merrimack Town Clerk 8 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054, USA
    6:30 pm
  • Library Building Committee Meeting →
    Daland Memorial Library, 8 Lilac Lane, Mont Vernon
    7:00 pm
  • Milford School District Public Hearing to Expend funds from Mainten
    Milford High School MHS Lecture Hall & Virtual Zoom
    7:00 pm
    • Friday June 5
  • MHS Graduation
    Milford High School MHS Stadium Field
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday June 6
  • Fair on the Community House Lawn →
    Milford Community House, 5 Union St, Milford
    10:00 am
    • Monday June 8
  • Conservation Commission Meeting
    Merrimack Town Clerk 8 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054, USA
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday June 9
  • HHNP Subcommittee Meeting
    Merrimack Town Clerk 6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054, USA
    7:00 pm

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  • Newell Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Yankee Candle - Retail Sales Associate - Merrimack, NH in Merrimack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

  • Photo Exhibit Crew Competition Genealogy Club More: The Week Ahead For Merrimack (patch.com)
  • Looking Back: A counterfeiting scheme reveals Robert Rogers's character (unionleader.com)

Milford

  • Photo Exhibit Crew Competition Genealogy Club More: The Week Ahead For Milford (patch.com)
  • ConVal boys have record-setting day at D-II track championships (keenesentinel.com)

Nashua

  • Nashua Men Indicted On Crack Cocaine And Fentanyl Sale Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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