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🌱 Franklin resident’s lawsuit could reshape New Hampshire’s loitering law

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In today's newsletter:

  • Franklin resident's lawsuit could reshape New Hampshire's loitering law

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 4 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal judge rules unhoused man has standing to challenge state's loitering law (concordmonitor.com) — A man who recently secured housing in Franklin has won an early victory in federal court, as a judge ruled he can challenge New Hampshire's anti-loitering law. The ACLU-backed case argues the statute is vague and used against unhoused people, and could become a class action, potentially shaping how police statewide interact with vulnerable residents in public spaces.
   

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