🌱 Merrimack Daily: Fidelity Closes Offices; COVID-19 Concerns

Good morning, people of Merrimack! It's me again, Tony Schinella, your host of the Merrimack Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 45 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories today in Merrimack:

1. The Convoy For Wreaths Across America Arrives In Merrimack (Jeffrey Hastings)
2. June Levasseur Obituary (1934 - 2021) - Westford, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
3. Stabbing At Historic Inn; Needy Kids Get Gifts; More: PM Patch NH
4. Shaheen Nominates Granite State Students for United States Service Academies | US Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire (Senator Jeanne Shaheen)
5. State Announces 7 New COVID-19 Deaths, 3649 Cases, 454 Hospitalized Monday (InDepthNH.org)
6. Christmas Gifts Are Heading To 2,900 NH Kids In Need: Video
7. New Hampshire's 400-member House to meet in-person at expo center (The Center Square)
8. New Hampshire's first safe house for human trafficking victims will open next year (Monadnock Ledger Transcript)
9. Transportation Secy. Buttigieg highlights that Biden’s infrastructure law is ‘good politics’ (Fox News)
10. Buttigieg joins local leaders discussing importance of New Hampshire infrastructure funding (Manchester Ink Link)
11. Merrimack Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Merrimack Patch)
12. New Job Listings In And Around Merrimack (Merrimack Patch)
13. Fidelity closes New England offices over COVID-19 concerns (BetaBoston)

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Today in Merrimack:

• Business Book Group via ZOOM - Merrimack Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrimack Police Department: "Today's the day! Wreaths across America comes to town. Come out and support the gold star families, truck drivers and officers! This is an honor to have the convoy come to Merrimack. See post below for details." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Cardinals: "Congratulations to the NH Elite team taking home the first place trophy at the AYC National Championships! The team included 3 of our D14 cheerleaders as well as our D14 head coach. Way to represent Cardinals Nation ladies!" (Facebook)
• Professional Firefighters of Merrimack IAFF Local 2904: "Ladder 1 and Chief 3 set up at the American Legion to greet Wreaths Across America" (Facebook)
• SJN Merrimack: "Much of what we know about St. Lucy (283-304), or St. Lucia, is based on tradition. It is believed that Lucy refused to marry her arranged bridegroom because she had consecrated herself to God. In response, Paschasius denounced Lucy as a..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, then you already know that the December 10th Girls Varsity Basketball game vs. Alvirne High School is available to watch!
  Thanks for subscribing to Merrimack TV's YouT..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "Sharing For NH State Parks: We have an exciting announcement today!!! The First Day Hikes are back and we have five locations for 2022. www.nhstateparks.org/news-events/first-day-hike" (Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you so much to ALL of you who have supported AIR through the "Ringing In AwAIRness" calendar featuring the art of AIR teens! A special thank you to our new corporate sponsors that supported through the calendar- The ..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "Merrimack kicked off the 2021 Holiday Season with it's annual parade and tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Merrimack Parks and Recreation and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause! Watch more in this week's Merrimack Moment." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "There is still a few spaces left for Pokemon Go. Drop your kids off with our fun staff for a fun night catching Pokemon, leveling up, and doing battles. Pizza dinner is also included! Be sure to register before you miss out." (Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you so much to ALL of you who have supported AIR through the "Ringing In AwAIRness" calendar featuring the art of AIR teens! A special thank you to our new corporate sponsors that supported through the calendar- The ..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "Start Out The New Year On the Right Foot with the Governor's Council on Physical Activity.! Participate in 30 minutes or more of healthy activity every day in the months of January, February & March. The Granite State 90 Day Winter Chall..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "The Ninja Obstacle Course is all set to be run through it's paces. Visit the link for more info and schedules for FREE showcases by age group, that begin Monday, December 13. Reserve your space to become a Westwood Park Y Ninja today! ht..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Free Produce will be available this winter in the City of Nashua at the following locations, time and days of the week. We're proud to be part of this community team of organizations helping to provide this service so that it can help so..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "GIVE THE GIFT OF YMCA PROGRAMS THIS SEASON: We are now enrolling for upcoming programs starting January 3. Visit the registration information link to download a gift giving certificate. #NMYMCA Research: https://bit.ly/NMYMCA_AvailablePr..." (Facebook)

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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...