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🌱 Patch AM: Why Amherst tops the list of New Hampshire’s quietest, loveliest towns

And on the Amherst Patch calendar - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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Greetings Amherst! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Amherst tops the list of New Hampshire's quietest, loveliest towns

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cool with rain, some heavy, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 57, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Incredibly Peaceful Small Towns In New Hampshire That Are Perfect For A Quiet Life (takingthekids.com) — Amherst earns a spotlight here for its classic village green, historic homes, and standout school system that keeps families rooted in town. The article also highlights Ponemah Bog's peaceful boardwalk and the town's homegrown arts scene, while comparing Amherst with other quiet New Hampshire communities ideal for a slower-paced life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Merrimack School District SAU26 posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Science Teacher in Merrimack. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Assistant Customer Service Manager in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

  • Merrimack Senior Citizens Club running full steam ahead (cabinet.com)
  • Library Book Sale Cones With Candidates Cruisin' For Cancer Survivors: Merrimack Events (patch.com)
  • Partner disputes report that driver was uninjured after truck plunged into Merrimack River (wmur.com)

Milford

  • Speed Puzzling Cruisin' For Breast Cancer Survivors More: The Milford NH Patch Weekender (patch.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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