🌱 Merrimack Daily: DW Highway Property Sold For Nearly $17M

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Tony Schinella, your host of the Merrimack Daily.

First, today's weather:

Snowy in the afternoon, 1-2". High: 38 Low: 25.

Here are the top stories today in Merrimack:

1. VIDEO: NHDems Call Klein Knight 'Obnoxious,' 'Weirdo' in Hot Mic Moment (NH Journal)
2. Two Plead Guilty in Methamphetamine Conspiracy | USAO-MA (Department of Justice)
3. 5 New COVID-19 Deaths, 73 New Cases, 52 Hospitalizations TuesdayInDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org)
4. Horvath & Tremblay Negotiates $16.9 Million Sale of Retail Property in Southern New Hampshire (Shopping Center Business)
5. After Being Featured, Fugitive Of The Week Surrenders To Marshals (Patch)
6. You Can Go on a Free Guided Seal Walk Along the Seacoast in Massachusetts (Seacoast Current)
7. NH Fire Officials Investigating Fatal Car Explosion: PM Patch NH
8. Wow House: 19 Village Falls Way In Merrimack, New Hampshire (Merrimack Patch)
9. Hockey East men’s playoffs to get started with three single-elimination games (The Boston Globe)
10. Spring Field Hockey Season to Start on March 6th Against Franklin Pierce (The Beacon)
11. Lawsuit: Salem officials shared medical files, accused police officer of fraud (Eagle-Tribune)
12. Mildred Tyrrell Obituary (1931 - 2022) - Mason City, IA - Globe Gazette (Legacy.com)

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Today in Merrimack:

• Gate City Charter School for the Arts March Information Session (6:00 PM)
• Deliberative Session (Annual Meeting - 1 of 2) (7:00 PM)
• Theologies of Despair and Indifference: Theological Themes in the Paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the Elder (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrimack Police Department: "Does your child know what to do if he or she finds a firearm? The Merrimack Police Department would like you to participate in our gun safety class for children. We will be presenting the Eddie Eagle GunSafe program (sponsored by the NRA..." (Facebook)
• Professional Firefighters of Merrimack IAFF Local 2904: "On duty crew training on establishing water supplies, master stream operations and hose line handling techniques with one of our newest members." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. For more information on International Women's Day, please visit the link below ⬇⬇⬇..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "We've covered every School and Town Deliberative Session LIVE since 2005. You can watch the 2022 sessions this week on Merrimack TV. Watch on Comcast or in HD on our website and on streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV) v..." (Facebook)
• SJN Merrimack: "“We have never seen Jesus pray like this before (see Mark 14:33-35). As he prays in agony, his sweat becomes like drops of blood, and an angel comes to strengthen him (see Luke 22:43-44). Knowing all that was about to befall him at the m..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Department of Public Works: "The Wastewater Treatment Division has an operational issue at the Thornton’s Ferry Pump Station which is located on Griffin Street. We will need to close the access road to Sklar Waterfront Park for emergency repairs. The repairs are sch..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "To meet increasing demand; the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department is looking to hire additional staff to work at Naticook Day Camp and Camp Trek this coming summer. We are looking to fill the following positions: Waterfront Director..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "FIND YOUR PASSION, FIND YOUR Y: Help keep your kids safe around water by joining the YMCA today. Join the Y before March 20 and we'll waive your membership join fee. Remember members get reduced rates on swim lessons. Visit www.nmymca.or..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Here at the YMCA of Greater Nashua we celebrate the incredible women who play vital roles in the Greater Nashua community and beyond. You keep our communities strong, vibrant and continue to inspire us all ..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. For more information on International Women's Day, please visit the link below ⬇..." (Instagram)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "DOWNLOAD THE 2022 SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE. Summer camp registration will open on March 14. Begin to make a plan for what your kids summer camp experience will look like. We look forward to having your kids join us this summer for the #BestS..." (Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "Have you gotten your bouquet yet? We are excited to team up with @hannafordmkts all thru march as we BLOOM 4 GOOD! Hannaford (800 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH) will donate $1 for each and every $12 flower bouquet you purchase in the m..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "Royal Rescues - The Lost Puppy by Paula Harrison and Illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller!" (Instagram)

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— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...