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Claremont, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Claremont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much Claremont’s new $20.6M budget could raise your taxes
- Veteran in Claremont? See this week’s job opening just for you
- Which Claremont-hosted track standout is up for Player of the Week?
Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain; breezy, not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
- Thursday: Breezy with a bit of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City Council to review Claremont's proposed $20.6M budget (vnews.com) — Claremont’s proposed $20.6 million city budget would raise the municipal tax rate by about 48 cents per $1,000 in valuation, adding roughly $120 to a $250,000 property’s annual bill. The plan boosts funding for police, fire, and road paving, includes website upgrades and parking lot work, and sets multiple public budget review meetings before a June 24 hearing and vote. 
• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 4, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans in Claremont can apply now for a Pro Customer Service/Sales position at The Home Depot, part of a nationwide list of veteran-focused job openings. The roundup also highlights VA and private-sector roles, plus upcoming veteran franchise and resource events later this month and beyond.
• Sentinel Player of the Week: Nominees, April 27-May 3 (keenesentinel.com) — A regional Player of the Week poll features several standout high school athletes, including a hurdles specialist who swept both events at the Stevens Twilight Invitational held in Claremont. Local readers can vote online through Thursday, with the weekly winner earning a gift certificate and recognition in the Weekend Sentinel.
📸 Around Claremont
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Conservation District Meeting →
Sullivan County, NH Calendar, 5 Nursing Home Dr., Unity
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Music with Friends for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers in Newport →
Library Arts Center, 58 N Main St, Newport
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Varsity Baseball @ Home (Fall Mountain)
Newport Middle High School Newport, NH 03773
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Art for Differently-abled Adults in Newport →
Library Arts Center, 58 N Main St, Newport
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Varsity Baseball @ Sunapee
Newport Middle High School Newport, NH 03773
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Varsity Track & Field @ Monadnock Twilight Meet
Croydon Village School Newport, NH 03773
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Varsity Baseball @ Home (Prospect Mountain)
Newport Middle High School Newport, NH 03773
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Newport Historical Society – Business Meeting →
Newport Historical Society Museum, 20 Central St, Newport
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Sullivan County UNH CE Advisory Committee meeting →
Sullivan County, NH Calendar, 24 Main Street, Newport
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The Original Primitive New England Rendezvous →
The Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Rd, Charlestown
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Conservation Commission →
488 Town House Rd, Cornish
11:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
Friday May 22
Wednesday May 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Keene, NH in Claremont. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - PRIMARY in Claremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claremont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sunapee
- Legal pressure leads Vail to waive tax on NH Epic Pass (concordmonitor.com)
- Aerosmith In The Studio For 'Rocks' 50th Anniversary (antimusic.com)
New London
- Hanover High educator semi-finalist for NH Teacher of the Year (vnews.com)
Lebanon
- New pickleball hub launches in former FedEx in Lebanon (vnews.com)
- Hanover zoning changes face voter challenge at Town Meeting (vnews.com)
Ok Claremont! 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: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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