🌱 Concord Daily: Kiwanis Fair Returning; Cannabis Store Bill Rejected

Good morning, people of Concord! It's me again, Tony Schinella, your host of the Concord Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 59 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

1. New Hampshire Senate committee unanimously rejects cannabis legalization bill (WMUR Manchester)
2. Sewer-clogging wet wipes under the microscope at state, federal levels (Concord Monitor)
3. Handgun Threat Against Child Case; Rollover Crash; More: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch)
4. Bill Proposes Ban On State Sharing Personal Vehicle Mileage With Feds, Other States (Patch)
5. Casella Recognizes 2022 Sustainability Leaders (GlobeNewswire)
6. Richard Hattan Obituary (2022) - Salisbury, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com)
7. Concord Man, With Priors, Arrested On Meth, Resisting Charges: Cop Log (Concord Patch)
8. Drummer, educator Theo Martey named NH Artist Laureate (WCAX)
9. ‘Violent’ NH Fugitive, Possibly In Maine, Sought By U.S. Marshals (Concord Patch)
10. Kiwanis Fair returning to Everett Arena after a three-year pause (Concord Monitor)
11. Lyrid Meteor Shower 2022: When To See Fireballs, Dust Trails Over NH (Concord Patch)
12. Rollover Crash Closes North State Street In Concord: Video (Concord Patch)
13. 5 Concord Area Open Houses To Check Out (Concord Patch)
14. Concord Area Pets Up For Adoption: Dogs, Cats & More (Concord Patch)
15. Downing’s Landing to Officially Open on Friday, April 22 (NH Fish and Game Department)
16. Boston Marathon 2022: See Finishing Times For Concord Runners (Concord Patch)
17. Fired New Hampshire state trooper fights to get job back (WMUR Manchester)

Today in Concord:

• Zoom Gentle Chair Yoga (11:00 AM)
• Zoom Stretch & Strengthen (1:30 PM)
• Senior Project Night - Merrimack Valley High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Hampshire Lottery: "Love puzzles? Then we have a task for you! Unscramble the words above and tell us the secret passage, and you'll have a chance to win a prize! Comment with your answer by noon tomorrow, April 21, and seven of you will win five $10 Fantas..." (Facebook)
• Concord NH Police Department: "ACCIDENT - N. STATE STREET North State Street is currently closed in the area of Engel Street due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic is currently being detoured. 3 P.M. UPDATE: N. State Street is open..." (Facebook)
• Visit Concord, NH: "Spring in Concord smells amazing! 🌸" (Facebook)
• Future In Sight: "Words for Wednesday: Randy Pierce, President & CEO, is joined by some special guests from Concord Christian Academy, Concord, NH for this week's Words for Wednesday on Volunteerism." (Facebook)
• NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "It takes a village to run the seniors through their PIFT course… PL on chest tubes, Matt C on IV pumps, Keith on foleys & central lines, Andrew on vents, and Vicki & Matt R (from BEMS) on protocols…" (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Lottery: "Hey Mount Washington Valley residents, today only (Wednesday, April 20), at this retail location, purchase $10 in Fast Play tickets and get a $5 Big Country Ca$h scratch ticket FREE! Offer valid at the location and time listed below. Whi..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we're recognizing the phenomenal folks who share their time, talents, and HOPE year-round in support of Granite Staters affected by mental illness and suicide. Truly, #HopeStartsWithYou. 💚 Volunteer with NAM..." (Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Register online at www.concordparksandrec.com" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we're recognizing the phenomenal folks who share their time, talents, and HOPE year-round in support of Granite Staters affected by mental illness and suicide. Truly, #HopeStartsWithYou. 💚 Volunteer with NAM..." (Facebook)
• New Futures: "Kate Frey's (NF VP of Advocacy) testimony from the HB 1210 hearing today in the Senate HHS Committee: "State government should not prevent a private entity from making choices based on public health and safety concerns, especially during..." (Facebook)
• The Water Project: "A Year Later: Water For The Disabled a Reality! A year ago, your generous donation helped Rotifunk Community in Sierra Leone access clean water – creating a life-changing moment for Abdulai. “I am grateful to you and I will live to testi..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: ""I need a therapist who can help me work through the many challenges that accompanied shifting from a conservative Iranian culture to the liberal USA." #MENAHeritageMonth - Read the entire blog: https://bit.ly/3JRGVde" (Facebook)
• Concord Public Library: "Earth Day is on its way! Be mindful of what you can do to keep our planet healthy and beautiful!" (Instagram)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "To continue our celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, today we would like to thank our Board of Directors and Committee Members. They often serve behind the scenes will little recognition, but their impact is far-reaching. THANK YO..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Audubon: "Join us in person at McLane Center or by livestream!" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "TOMORROW! Thursday, April 21, 6:30 pm LIKE Virtual Screening & Panel Hosted by the Merrimack School District All are welcome to attend a screening of the film LIKE, immediately followed by a panel of local experts. Register for Zoom link..." (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "What solution does the doctor have to protect and free the girl?" (Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Concord, NH: "We are fundraising for The HOPE resource center at Concord Hospital's Payson Center and would love a little help! Cancer has touched many of our lives. Resource centers like the Payson Center are an invaluable support. Please consider do..." (Facebook)
• New Futures: "TODAY at 9:30 AM, the Senate HHS Committee will consider HB 1210, a dangerous anti-public health bill. 📝Easily sign-in in OPPOSITION to this bill here: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/re... 🔗For more info and to take ..." (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "Do you have a passion for helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence or human trafficking? You might be a good fit for CCCNH! Apply for the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program - AVAP service year and fill vital roles in..." (Facebook)
• Concord TV: "Rundlett Middle School's Performance Ensemble Group has been having lots of fun rehearsing for "Seussical Jr." Check out this behind-the-scenes video preview and be sure to get your tickets for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday this week." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program with class focus on Early Psychosis starts virtually on April 26th, 6 PM. This free, 8-session education program will be specific to those with a loved one who has experienced a first episode of ps..." (Facebook)
• New Futures: "Thank you to all who signed in and testified against HB 1598 at today's hearing in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. It was especially moving to see all the red for #prevention and to hear the voices of Youth from Raymond Coalition for ..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "ACCIDENT - N. STATE STREET North State Street is currently closed in the area of Engel Street due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic is currently being detoured." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Clubs - Bradley Street Clubhouse: "**ATTENTION FAMILIES** Next week is April vacation!! Please make sure you have signed your member up! Pre-registration is required at https://www.nhyouth.org/forms/ Please see your director for any questions or concerns! Please also note..." (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "Congratulations to our friends at NHLA for receiving the Nonprofit Impact Award. The work NHLA does on behalf of survivors and clients cannot be measured. We are honored to work alongside such a great community partner!" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "What is the secret behind that girl's illness?" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Do you support more transparency and accountability in pharmaceutical company drug pricing? If so, let NH elected officials know: https://action.aarp.org/LowerN... 🖊️" (Facebook)
• Concord Public Library: "Earth Day is on its way! Be mindful of what you can do to keep our planet healthy and beautiful! #earthday #earthday2022 #concordpubliclibrary #cpl #concordnh #newhampshire #librariesofinstagram #libraryllife #kidsinlibraries #ilovelibra..." (Instagram)
• Volunteer NH: "New on our blog, check out our follow-up with Ana Morrison, our 2021 Spirit winner in the Youth/Young Adult Category for her work with Meelia Center at St. Anselm! https://volunteernh.org/2022/04/20/volunteer-highlight-ana-morrison/" (Facebook)

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— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...