🌱 Patch AM: How Bedford’s landfill solar project helped inspire Hooksett’s big energy move

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bedford's landfill solar project helped inspire Hooksett's big energy move

Also on today's calendar: Free Introduction to Digital Photography and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hooksett breaks ground on landfill solar array to cut town, school energy costs (unionleader.com) — A new solar array on Hooksett's capped landfill is moving forward with no upfront cost to the town and schools, and Bedford is highlighted as a successful example of a similar project. The system is expected to save Hooksett millions while showing how landfill solar, like Bedford's array, can turn unused land into long-term energy savings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Free Introduction to Digital Photography →
  C1M Academy, LLC, 13 Columbia Dr, Amherst
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Auditions for NEDE's The Nutcracker →
  New England Dance Ensemble, 21 Buttrick Rd, Londonderry
  1:00 pm
• The BIG GAME →
  Martel Field Along side Of Gibson Field, 10 Atherton Rd, Merrimack
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  2:00 pm
• Walk-In Wednesday →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  5:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting →
  Bedford, NH Calendar Bedford, NH 03110
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Cinema Sunday →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  1:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  2:00 pm
• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  6:15 pm
Friday September 18
• The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
  3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Bedford Lions & Rotary Adult Coat Drive →
  Bedford Town Offices parking lot, 24 N Amherst Rd, Bedford
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Game Club for Adults →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone!
  Looking for recommendations for a reputable local company that can handle the entire downsizing/cleanout process from beginning to end. I'm moving… (Nextdoor Hawthorne)

• Packaging Coordinators, Inc. posted a job opening for Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager in Bedford. Apply here.
• iNRCORE, LLC posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Catholic Medical Center grant to support Manchester families, first responders (inklink.news)
• Mark Stebbins Community Center opens in Manchester (wmur.com)
• Manchester voters report mixed turnout, federal observers at polls (unionleader.com)

Merrimack

• DÉTRESSE Unleash Relentless New Track 'Les Nuits Jaunes' from Upcoming Album (metalshockfinland.com)

Amherst

• Amherst NH 2026 Midterm Election Results (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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