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🌱 Patch AM: Nashua South Put On Shelter-In-Place After Bullet Found At School

Also check out April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH on the Nashua Patch calendar

Wednesday April 15th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Single bullet discovery prompts brief shelter-in-place at Nashua South High
  • Which Nashua events made this week’s must-do community roundup?
  • Why Nashua’s mayor is helping steer New Hampshire’s gambling response

Also on today's calendar: April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are banana jokes so funny 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: A morning shower in places, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua South Put On Shelter-In-Place After Bullet Found At School (patch.com) — Students and staff at Nashua South High School were briefly placed under a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning after a single bullet was discovered in a toilet, prompting a police investigation. Authorities quickly determined there was no active threat, lifted the restriction, and emphasized that everyone was safe, though officers will maintain an increased presence at the school for the rest of the day.    

2. Dine To Donate Fundraiser Volunteer Open House Meet With Nashua Reps: NH Patch Events (patch.com) — Nashua residents have several local events coming up, including a community dinner at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua and a food pantry at Grace Lutheran Church. You’ll also find a thrift shop at First Church Nashua and a major Diamonds in the Ruff Gala at the Event Center in Nashua, plus many nearby regional happenings.    

3. State leaders launch NH Council for Responsible Gaming (wmur.com) — Nashua residents should know the city’s mayor is helping lead New Hampshire’s new Council for Responsible Gaming, an effort to address problem gambling as casinos and betting apps grow. With Nashua home to the state’s largest casino, the council aims to connect locals and other Granite Staters with resources and education on safer gambling habits.    

4. What's the allergy forecast? Cloudy, with a good chance of pollen (unionleader.com) — If your allergies are flaring in Nashua, a Dartmouth Health allergist explains why this spring’s longer, more intense pollen season may be hitting you harder and what actually works for relief. The piece walks through when pollen is worst, how to choose over-the-counter meds wisely, and when to consider testing or immunotherapy so you’re not guessing all season.    

5. Want to help salamanders and frogs get safely to breeding pools? There's a volunteer mission for that (inklink.news) — Nashua residents are being asked to help salamanders and frogs safely cross local roads to reach their breeding pools on warm, rainy nights this spring. Volunteers can join nighttime outings between March and May and get details by emailing organizers or the Nashua Conservation Commission.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What can I do with my overgrown raspberry bushes?
    I want them gone but if I poison them won't they still have thorns even if I wait a year or two? (Nextdoor Downtown)
  • Can someone give me the details and costs to drain my water heater?
    I won't YouTube University this one, I'd like someone with experience to give me an honest assessment and to perform the work. Thank you! (Nextdoor North Nashua)
  • Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Nashua. Apply here.
  • Josh's Toys & Games posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member in Nashua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nashua here.

Ok Nashua! 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: They have A peal (Thank you Michael C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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