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Derry, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Derry! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Derry’s approved school tax cap means for upcoming budgets
  • ‘Frozen’ comes to Derry Opera House this weekend
  • Derry's Julia Caruso brings record-setting pitching to Penn State recruiting class

Also on today's calendar: Seacoast Artisans Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: did you know 10+10 = 11+11? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Snow and rain in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Saturday: Continued cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. School tax cap divides voters (eagletribune.com) — Derry voters approved a two-year limit on school property tax growth, setting new constraints for budgets beginning in July 2027. The cap does not automatically lower individual tax bills. It applies to the Derry Cooperative School District, whose budget must still accommodate tuition payments to Pinkerton Academy, although Pinkerton itself is not directly covered.
   

2. Local production of 'Frozen' takes the stage (eagletribune.com) — Anna and Elsa take the Derry Opera House stage this weekend in Ovation Theatre Company’s production of “Frozen.” Performances are Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., with advance tickets priced at $27 for adults and $23 for students and seniors through ovationtc.com.
   

3. Live updating Penn State Athletics' 2027 recruiting class (tncontentexchange.com) — Derry's Julia Caruso is among the softball recruits featured in Penn State's 2027 recruiting roundup after committing in September 2025. The Pinkerton Academy pitcher earned New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year honors following a 10-1 season with 141 strikeouts, and holds the school's career strikeout record with 410.
   

4. NHBR About Town: Week of November 6, 2026 (nhbr.com) — Pinkerton Dental Group in Derry is now under the leadership of Dr. Ropi, a transition marked by an Oct. 29 ribbon cutting. The Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce joined community members at the practice, at 24 Pinkerton St., to recognize its history and new leadership.
   

5. Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Nov. 12-15 » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news) — Metallica and Paul McCartney fans have tribute concerts to choose from at Derry's Tupelo Music Hall this weekend. The Four Horsemen play Friday, Nov. 13, followed by Tony Kishman's “Live and Let Die” on Saturday, both at 8 p.m. Check the venue for ticket availability and any schedule changes.
   

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Ok Derry! 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: "did you know 10+10 = 11+11?" — 10+10=20...11+11=20 too (Thank you Martin C. for sending it in!)
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