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Coffee in hand, Amherst? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Amherst warns residents about fake Planning Board payment emails

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town Of Amherst Alerts Applicants To Fake Town Emails Seeking Payment (patch.com) — Amherst officials are warning residents and applicants about scam emails that falsely appear to come from the town and demand payments related to Planning Board matters. The town stresses it will never ask for wire transfers, and that legitimate staff emails always end in "@amherstnh.gov." Anyone unsure about a payment request is urged to contact the Community Development Department directly before sending money.
   

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Ok Amherst! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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