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Hello Londonderry! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Derry teen faces felony rape indictment tied to Londonderry incident
  • How will Londonderry's enrollment surge affect your child's school placement?
  • Will Londonderry's next town manager be a leader or administrator?

Also on today's calendar: Auditions for NEDE's The Nutcracker and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm with morning rain, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen From Derry Indicted On Londonderry Rape Charge: Rockingham County Court Indictments (patch.com) — Rockingham County prosecutors have secured several new indictments, including a felony aggravated felonious sexual assault charge against an 18-year-old Derry resident accused of raping a woman in Londonderry in September 2025. The case is among a broader list of serious charges, but the Londonderry allegation stands out for its local impact and ongoing court implications. Residents can follow developments as the case proceeds through Rockingham County Superior Court.
   

2. Elementary Schools All See Increased Enrollment To Start School Year (londonderrytimes.net) — Londonderry families are seeing a sharp jump in elementary enrollment as full-day kindergarten launches at Matthew Thornton, North School, and South School, with a strict 18-student cap per class. Kindergarten numbers are up by 65 students to 274, while middle and high school enrollment is slightly down but within expectations, shaping class sizes and school assignments this fall.
   

3. Revisions to Town Manager Job Description Proposed (londonderrytimes.net) — Londonderry's Town Council is set to debate two competing job descriptions for the town manager that could dramatically shift power between the manager and council. One version keeps a professional, CEO-style executive with strong qualifications, while Chair Ron Dunn's shorter draft strips independent authority and detailed standards, emphasizing council control and reduced strategic responsibilities.
   

4. Faith-based programs help fill the state's childcare access void. They have their own challenges. (newsfromthestates.com) — Families in Londonderry may recognize Kids by the Common at Londonderry Presbyterian Church, which has expanded from two to six classrooms and now serves 62 children with faith-guided but inclusive care. The article explores how this and other church-based programs across New Hampshire help fill childcare gaps, while facing financial strains, misconceptions about religion, and dependence on church decisions.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anyone know this cat.
    We call her Lucy. She's been coping around for about a year now. I think she might live next door. But would like to know before it gets cold! (Nextdoor North High Range Rd)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Derry. Apply here.
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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