🌱 Concord Daily: District 2 Executive Council Seat To Have A Primary

Happy Monday, people of Concord! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Warmer. High: 57 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. Cryans To Challenge Warmington for District 2 Executive Council Seat (InDepthNH.org)
2. US Forecast (San Francisco Chronicle)
3. Crashed Tesla That Burst Into Flames Reignites Days Later: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch)
4. Concord Weekly Weather Forecast (Concord Patch)
5. 2 New Concord Area Homes For Sale (Concord Patch)
6. 2024 Watch: First Iowa, now New Hampshire – are Biden’s trips sending reelection signals? (Fox News)
7. Richard Laverdure Obituary (1953 - 2022) - Concord, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com)
8. Generals rally in 11th of game two, sweep road DH against VWU - Washington and Lee University (generalssports.com)
9. Wrong-Way Elderly Driver Crash; Biker Fight, Shot Fired: Nearby News (Concord Patch)

Today in Concord:

• Zoom Stretch & Strengthen (1:30 PM)
• Spoken Word Poetry for Teens and Tweens (6:00 PM)
• Author Keith O'Brien - Paradise Falls: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Hampshire State Parks: "Chumley had a great time at the Governors Easter Egg Hunt this morning!" (Facebook)
• NH State Fire Marshal's Office: "An amazing time had by all at Governor Chris Sununu’s Easter Egg Hunt!" (Facebook)
• New Hampshire State Parks: "We will be there today! Stop by our NH Parks tent for S'mores and more." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Audubon: "Come visit Shelby Morelli at Discover Wild NH Day today from 10-3 at the Fish and Game Headquarters! There will be a Raptor program featuring one of our ambassador animals at noon!" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "Will miracles happen to the premature baby boy?" (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Audubon: "Development Director, Hope Jordan, is enjoying the festivities today at the Stonyfield Organic Earth Day 5k!" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "What is the father's illness and the truth behind?" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "Did she change her mind and accept treatment?" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "What's wrong with that girl? Will she accept the treatment?" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "Can the doctor find out which patient is right?" (Facebook)
• The Water Project: "Girls under the age of 15 are twice as likely as boys to be the family member responsible for fetching water. To pursue a hopeful future, she needs water - every day. You can provide clean water to girls in Africa. Visit thewaterproject...." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: ""NAMI NH Executive Director Susan Stearns says it's an important step in the right direction." NAMI NH Statement on New Statewide Mental Health Docket to Facilitate Processing of Involuntary Emergency Admission (IEA) Cases: tinyurl.com/N..." (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "What is the reason behind the 3-month-old baby's illness?" (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "When a survivor shares their story, it can take a lot of courage. Knowing what to say and how to support them can mean a world of difference. We stand with survivors. We believe you. f you or anyone you know needs assistance, please call..." (Facebook)
• New Futures: "Check in with Emma Sevigny, Children's Behavioral Health Policy Coordinator, on this past week's public hearings and those that are still to come. The Senate Education Committee will have a public hearing on HB 1639 this coming TUESDAY 4..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Dental Society: "From all of us at the NHDS family to you and yours: have a Happy Easter!" (Facebook)
• Concord Public Library: "See what's new this week at the Concord Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... *** There are 14 new bestsellers, ten new audiobooks, 76 new children's books, and 66 other new books, including 17 that are availab..." (Facebook)
• New Futures: "Being harmed by other people’s drinking #secondhandharms is real. Health experts found people living where government alcohol monopolies exist have 41% lower odds of experiencing physical harms from other people’s drinking. #ProofIsInThe..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: ""The great gift of Easter is hope." (Basil Hume) NAMI NH is wishing a Happy Easter to all of our friends who are celebrating." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Do you have a few minutes to #Act4MentalHealth today in support of kids, moms, and folks in need of affordable prescription drugs? Your voice matters: https://conta.cc/3JV2KJa" (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "Hydrant flushing began on April 4. For the next several weeks, three Concord General Services crews will be going out to different areas of the city to flush hydrants as part of required routine maintenance. Depending on the flushing loc..." (Facebook)
• Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Happy Easter from everyone at the Chamber!" (Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Our Summer Camps are filling up with several weeks full. We are open today (Sat) until 1 pm for in person registration. " (Facebook)
• Volunteer NH: ""Aligning Volunteer Goals with Programmatic Outcomes" will be presented by Toniann DeSousa (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Granite State College) on Thursday, May 12. Register for FREE: https://volunteernh.org/2022-conference-detai..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin Street: "I’ve seen a few asking recently for dog grooming. - My friend Tasha is an experienced groomer and has started her own business. Check out her page ☺️ https://dog-grooming-by-tasha.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR14tUuFG9b-vMl2FYajfDPws9KYV-0Vt0..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "Hey everyone, I need a transit van or a sprinter van that carries 12-14 passengers. - Anyone know anyone who has one?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, John Deveau: "Looking for AA groups in town.. - any information?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The West Side: "We are in need of someone/company to install an iron railing (one) for two granite steps for my 93 yr old mother. - Any recommendations?!" (Nextdoor)
• Steve, Neighbor: "FYI… our fearless leader is visiting the State Tuesday to explain exactly how awesome things are and how lucky we are for his leadership 👍 maybe Tony has more info on the towns to expect him iin." (Patch)
• Bill Lustig, Neighbor: "The CVS building would be a great location for 110 Grille. The restaurant is popular and has a following. It would be an alternative to Os and keep that end of Main Street busy after 5pm. The additional activity may prompt the small bus..." (Patch)
• Ken rys, Neighbor: "Just found out that Veano’s on Manchester St is closing with today their last day. Going to be missed!☹️" (Patch)
• Cathy Perkins, Neighbor: "A Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks cafe would be awesome!" (Patch)
• David Walsh, Neighbor: "I would like to see a place downtown that would open for local bands to play try and get a music scene going" (Patch)

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