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🌱 Patch AM: How a Londonderry firefighter survived a terrifying flashover on duty
Make time for Traffic Safety Committee Meeting on the Londonderry Patch calendar

Morning Londonderry! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Londonderry firefighter survived a terrifying flashover on duty
Also on today's calendar: Etz Hayim Synagogue Presents: Jews & The American Revolution and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Lots of sun, a shower; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Londonderry firefighter who caught fire now recovering at home (wmur.com) — A Londonderry firefighter badly injured when a flashover erupted during a Friday night house fire is now recovering at home with a fractured leg and minor burns. All five residents escaped without injury, while crews from several neighboring towns, including Derry and Salem, helped battle the blaze that began in the home's kitchen.
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📸 Around Londonderry
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Londonderry
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★ Featured events ★
- Traffic Safety Committee Meeting →
Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
5:30 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting →
Elwood Conference Room, Londonderry Town Hall, Second Floor, Londonderry
6:00 pm - Town Council Meeting →
Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
7:00 pm - Senior Resources Committee Meeting →
Sunnycrest Conference Room, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
5:15 pm - CIP Committee Meeting →
Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
6:00 pm - Utilities Committee Meeting →
Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
7:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Moose Hill Council Chambers, Londonderry Town Hall, First Floor, Londonderry
7:00 pm - Leach Library Trustees Meeting →
Leach Library Meeting Room, 276 Mammoth Road, Londonderry
7:00 pm - Etz Hayim Synagogue Presents: Jews & The American Revolution →
Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1 1/2 Hood Rd, Derry
7:00 pm - Bradenburg & Beyond Concert →
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry
3:00 pm - Harvest Fair →
St. James United Methodist Church, 646 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
9:00 am - Etz Hayim Synagogue Sunday Family Camp →
Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1 1/2 Hood Rd, Derry
10:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Derry
- Firefighter injured in 'flashover' while battling house fire in NH (nbcboston.com)
- With A Vengeance announce EP, share 'Oblivion' video (nextmosh.com)
Windham
- Second half surge leads Manchester Central to FNF game of the week (wmur.com)
Merrimack
- Raven: Why I'm Running For State Rep (Hillsboro 12, Town Of Merrimack) (patch.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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