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

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Hello again Bedford! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

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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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)
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🗞 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)

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Amherst

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

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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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