🌱 Patch AM: How Londonderry’s new PFAS lawsuit could impact local firefighters and budgets

Hi Londonderry! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Londonderry's new PFAS lawsuit could impact local firefighters and budgets
• A gourmet donut shop is officially headed to Londonderry in 2027.

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 55.
• Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NH communities sue companies over alleged PFAS exposure from firefighter gear (boston25news.com) — Londonderry is joining Keene in a major federal lawsuit claiming firefighter turnout gear from companies like 3M and DuPont exposed local firefighters to harmful PFAS "forever chemicals." The towns seek damages and other relief to help replace contaminated gear and address alleged health risks, a case that could affect local budgets, safety policies, and future equipment purchases.
   

• New Business: Lithermans Limited Brewery adds pinball; NH Doughnuts coming to Londonderry (unionleader.com) — Londonderry residents can look forward to NH Doughnut Co. opening a new permanent storefront in town in early 2027, bringing its small-batch gourmet cake donuts and specialty coffee drinks closer to home. While the exact address isn't announced yet, the company promises more details as the grand opening approaches, alongside other regional business updates from across New Hampshire.
   

📸 Around Londonderry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Londonderry

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Nashua Church of Christ, 97 Farley Rd, Nashua
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  UU Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• NO Fire Prevention Permits Issued →
  Central Station, 280 Mammoth Road, Londonderry
  1:00 pm
• Fire Prevention Permits Issued →
  280 Mammoth Road, Londonderry
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• CIP Committee Meeting →
  Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• DPW Working Group Meeting →
  Department of Public Works, 120 High Range Road, Londonderry
  5:00 pm
• Let's Talk Traffic: Community Listening Session →
  Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Etz Hayim Synagogue Family Pizza Shabbat →
  Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1 1/2 Hood Rd, Derry
  5:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Mystic Autumn Fair →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua, 2 Somerset Pkwy, Nashua
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Etz Hayim Synagogue Presents: Jews & The American Revolution →
  Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1 1/2 Hood Rd, Derry
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Bradenburg & Beyond Concert →
  St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03244) - 103 Nashua Road in Londonderry. Apply here.
• Manpower posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving in Londonderry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Londonderry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Derry

• Derry Police command staff earns national leadership distinction (inklink.news)
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• Meet Roy Empanadas: Authentic Argentine Flavors in New Hampshire (news-usa.today)

Salem

• Taunton man accused of nearly striking Boston officers while fleeing traffic stop (turnto10.com)
• National Pancake Day Is Saturday. Why Doesn't Bangor Have an IHOP? (z1073.com)

Ok Londonderry! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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