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🌱 Patch AM: Concord Man Indicted On Pellet Gun Shooting Incident: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments

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In today's newsletter:

  • Several new felony indictments tied to Concord incidents and residents
  • Kia slams into Concord Target entrance, injuring woman and juvenile
  • Merrimack County says cyber disruption is contained, systems coming back

Also on today's calendar: GoodLife Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Concord Man Indicted On Pellet Gun Shooting Incident: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Merrimack County grand jurors have handed up a series of felony indictments, including several cases tied directly to Concord residents and incidents in the city. Concord-related charges range from an alleged pellet gun shooting and fentanyl possession to robbery at Market Basket and thefts from local businesses and vehicles. All cases remain allegations and do not represent convictions.
   

2. Injuries Reported After Driver Of A Kia Crashes Into Concord Target Store: Video (patch.com) — Shoppers on Concord Heights saw a frightening scene when a Kia Soul slammed into the front doors of the Target store, injuring a woman and a juvenile who were taken to Concord Hospital. Police and firefighters secured the entrance, checked the building for structural damage, and began interviewing witnesses as they worked to learn what led to the crash.
   

3. Merrimack County Expects Most Computer Systems To Be Secure And Functional This Week: Follow-Up (patch.com) — Merrimack County officials say a recent network security incident that disrupted some systems has been contained, with most county computer services expected to be back online by Tuesday. While they have not detailed which systems were hit, the issue affected county dispatch operations that support many departments, including those serving Concord residents, and further updates are promised as restoration continues.
   

4. 'Micro data center' proposed for blighted Locke Road property to be considered by Concord Planning Board (concordmonitor.com) — A proposal for a new 8,160-square-foot micro data center at 52 Locke Road is heading to the Concord Planning Board, which will first rule on application completeness at its Wednesday meeting. If accepted, the board will have 60 days to hold a public hearing, where residents can weigh in on environmental concerns, water use, and plans to restore previously clear-cut wetland buffers.
   

5. FFO: Chillin Share New Song "Perpetual Motion": Listen (stereogum.com) — A Concord band, FFO: Chillin, has released a new single called "Perpetual Motion," showcasing their short, punchy indie-punk sound. The track comes with a grainy live-performance video and kicks off a multi-city tour mostly outside New England, giving Concord music fans another hometown act gaining national exposure.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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Ok Concord! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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