🌱 Concord Daily: Sununu To Veto Map; Hiking Tips; Man Stole Benefits

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Tony Schinella, your host of the Concord Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 80 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

1. No Injuries After 3-Vehicle Crash On West Street In Concord (Concord Patch)
2. NHPR Confirms Its Journalists Targeted By Threats, Vandalism In NH, MA (Concord Patch)
3. Armando Barron convicted of 1st-degree murder by New Hampshire jury in beheading of Jonathan Amerault (CBS News)
4. Police seek help solving murder of New Hampshire couple with Vermont ties (vtdigger.org)
5. House Dems: Republicans Try To Silence Altschiller Honoring Gun Violence Victims (InDepthNH.org)
6. Concord Child Rapist Pleads Guilty To Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor (Concord Patch)
7. Shellfishing Ban; Accused 'Eco-Terrorist' Responds; More: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch)
8. Hello, hello: Telephone Museum puts antique phone booth in the State House (Concord Monitor)
9. Sununu to Veto Congressional Map, Letting Court Take Over (U.S. News & World Report)
10. Endangered Piping Plovers Expected to Hatch on New Hampshire Beaches (NH Fish and Game Department)
11. Shellfishing Closed At Hampton-Seabrook Harbor Due To Red Tide (Patch)
12. Solar Power Now Helps Concord’s Sycamore Garden Growers Access Water (Concord Patch)
13. N.H. man pleads guilty to fraud in getting COVID-19 work benefits (New Hampshire Public Radio)
14. Dover Man Faces Threat, Disorderly Conduct Charges: Concord Cop Log (Concord Patch)
15. Tattered American Flag Replaced By Concord Firefighters (Concord Patch)
16. Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire (NH Fish and Game Department)
17. Concord Area Weekend Events: 5K; Plant Sale; Phone History; Yoga; Food (Concord Patch)

Today in Concord:

• Tanger Outlets Tilton to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Block Party, May 27 (11:00 AM)
• An Evening with Alexander Graham Bell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Hampshire State Parks: "After a long winter keeping the summit of Mount Washington staffed and maintained, our Mount Washington State Park staff are ready to welcome the public back for the 2022 season! Beginning tomorrow, May 27th, Mount Washington State Park ..." (Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "We are happy to announce two FY22 funded Park Improvements projects are ready for public use. To help with the demand for the growing sport of pickleball, the City built six pickleball courts at Rolfe Park in Penacook. These new courts a..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI New Hampshire Statement on Stoppage of HB 1431 (May 26, 2022) Concord, NH — NAMI New Hampshire is profoundly relieved that HB 1431 failed in the New Hampshire House today and will not move forward. Our heartfelt thanks to the advoca..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Lottery: "Today's featured location is Alltown Fresh on Amherst Street in the Gate City of Nashua! Following a beautiful remodel of the store, Alltown Fresh has reopened this spring and is your go-to for lucky lottery tickets! You’ll also find fre..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "MEMORIAL DAY PARADE INFORMATION - PENACOOK & CONCORD Penacook Memorial Day Parade - May 29 The Penacook Village Association is proud to honor the men and women who served our country with a Memorial Day Parade. Starting at 10 a.m. on Sun..." (Facebook)
• Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "We're proud to announce new additions to our outdoor sculpture exhibit, murals by James Chase and Jozimar Matimano (shout out to Overcomers Refugee Services for that project!), along with preparations for Capital Arts Fest--presented by ..." (Facebook)
• Future In Sight: "There's one week left to register for our ParentConnect meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 2nd from 6-7:30pm. During this meeting we'll discuss summer recreational ideas for youth with visual impairments and how to maximize your child’s ..." (Facebook)
• Intown Concord: "Wow, what an amazing lineup of prizes for Penuche’s Pay the Performers Raffle for Market Days! You could bring home a Yeti cooler, corn hole set, record player, swag from local breweries, and more! Make sure you stop by Penuche's Ale Hou..." (Facebook)
• ABLE NH: "A great big thanks to Rep Gabrielle Smith Grossman, co-chair of the Bi-Partisan Disability Caucus for inviting disability organizations to table on the last day of NH’s legislative session. We love our partners moving disability justice ..." (Facebook)
• Visit Concord, NH: "Summer in Concord brings murals, sculptures and outdoor festivals!" (Facebook)
• New Futures: "Kenneth “Ken” Jue will be terribly missed. As a founding board member of New Futures and a tireless and compassionate advocate for mental health, we feel incredibly grateful to have known him. Our condolences go to his Ken's family." (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "Did you know one of the main reasons a victim does not leave an abusive situation is because of their pet? CCCNH is a pet-friendly shelter. Loving your furry friends should never be a barrier to living free from violence. If you need hel..." (Facebook)
• Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "This weekend, check out performances by Kilroy and The Senie Hunt Project and donate to a great cause! We're excited to support Intown Concord and Penuche's Ale House - Concord, NH on a special raffle, where proceeds will directly benefi..." (Facebook)
• Concord Public Library: "Going our way? We're loving this "outing supplement" from the Concord Monitor, from July 1893. This was about a decade after the invention of the modern ("safety") bicycle. Concord had a local cycling club, as well as a track to host reg..." (Instagram)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Today, 11 children and 35 adults are waiting for inpatient psychiatric beds. The NH Rapid Response Access Point is available if you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis. To connect, call/text 833-71..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "Heritage Sign Program & Historic Preservation Month May is National Historic Preservation Month! Did you know the City has a Heritage Sign Program? If you live in a historic house and are able to document its history, you can apply to th..." (Facebook)
• Concord General Services: "JOB OPENING: HVAC TECHNICIAN We're hiring for a full-time HVAC Technician within our Public Properties Division! Work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment within..." (Facebook)
• Concord Public Library: "Going our way? We're loving this "outing supplement" from the Concord Monitor, from July 1893. This was about a decade after the invention of the modern ("safety") bicycle. Concord had a local cycling club, as well as a track to host reg..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Check out these four other mindful ways to start your day! https://www.mindful.org/4-mindful-ways-to-start-your-day/" (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "The Finance Committee will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Tonight's budget discussions include: General Government, Police, Fire & General Services. The meeting will be live streamed thanks to Concord TV: . More informati..." (Facebook)
• HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Thursday: 12:00-1:00p All Recovery Meeting 5:30-6:30p AA 12 Steps & 12 Traditions 6:00-7:00p Recovery Dharma 7:00-8:00p Sexaholics Anonymous 7:00-8:00p Debtors Anonymous (Hybrid) 7:00-8:15p AA “New Beginnings” (Women) 7:30-8:30p CMA “Sha..." (Facebook)
• CommuteSmart NH: "Time is ticking. Join the NH May 2022 COMMUTER CHALLENGE today! Sign up and earn rewards. Nothing to lose-plenty to gain! #smartcommutetheroute" (Facebook)
• LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "LCHIP in the News! Join us in welcoming Bridget Freudenberger of Colebrook to the LCHIP Board of Directors." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist for Patch in NH (off and on) since May 2011. Sites: Amherst, Concord, Exeter, Hampton-North Hampton, Londonderry, Merrimack, Milford, Portsmouth, Windham. Email: tony.schinella@patch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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