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Morning, Nashua! It's Tony Schinella again. Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 45 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Nashua today:

1. June Levasseur Obituary (1934 - 2021) - Westford, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
2. Stabbing At Historic Inn; Needy Kids Get Gifts; More: PM Patch NH
3. State Announces 7 New COVID-19 Deaths, 3649 Cases, 454 Hospitalized Monday (InDepthNH.org)
4. Westwood Park has a *new* Ninja Course, check it out
5. Mapping lead contamination in the Granite State (Monadnock Ledger Transcript)
6. Deanna Berkebile | Obituary (TribDem.com)
7. Christmas Gifts Are Heading To 2,900 NH Kids In Need: Video
8. Nashua Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Nashua Patch)
9. MAI Capital Management Acquires Queens Oak Advisors | News (The Bakersfield Californian)
10. New Job Openings In The Nashua Area (Nashua Patch)
11. Radio Free New Hampshire: The Haunting Of An Ill-Advised Statement (InDepth NH)
12. Written in Granite: Should Hudson, NH, golf course be developed as an Amazon base? (Lowell Sun)

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Today in Nashua:

• Board of Public Works Pension Trustee Meeting (12:30 PM)
• Tara Kinsella: Principal/All Administrators Meeting (3:30 PM)
• Leanne O'Loughlin: Middle School Steering Committee (3:30 PM)
• Teen Program - Nashua Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Teen Book Club - Nashua Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Board of Education: Policy Committee Meeting (6:00 PM)
• Pleasant Admin: PTO Meeting - Nashua School District (6:00 PM)
• Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon - Nashua Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Special Board of Aldermen - presentation from Beautification Committee (7:00 PM)
• Board of Aldermen - Nashua City Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nashua Silver Knights: "We’re excited for the return of Brady Desjardins to the Silver Knights roster! A late addition to the 2021 team, Desjardins, an infielder from Niagara University, hit .239 with a .386 OBP through 21 games this past summer in Nashua." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua: "Some of our teens took a field trip up to the White Mountains to find the perfect Christmas tree. After a short hike, this one was the unanimous choice! The teens took it back to the Club and dressed it up with ornaments they painted and..." (Facebook)
• The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations 89 Donuts, LLC on the opening of the beautiful new Main Street Dunkin’! During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, 89 Donuts owner Greg presented Nashua PAL with a generous donation." (Facebook)
• Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Inc.: "Looking to help your community this holiday season? Join NSKS for our Holiday Food Box Distribution! Shift opportunities are listed below. Volunteers may sign up for more than one shift. Thursday, December 16th: 10:30am-1:15pm or 1pm-3:3..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Interviews with Umbral Technologies and Less Leg More Heart" (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Gyms and running clubs can join our Nashua Nor'Easter as a marketing partner and get their logo on our shirt for a great deal as well as a reason to train for something as a club. Running clubs have an award all of their own, so may the ..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "December Take and Makes are available in the children's and teen rooms until we run out. This month's Take and Makes are: ⛄Snowman Playdough and Counting Activity (Birth - Preschool) ❄ Design a Snowball Launcher (Grades K - 5) 🌳Wood Coa..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Will this adorable candle be yours or be a gift? It’s filled with kindness and can be all yours if you give $5 or more and stop by the United Way office to collect it! Give by going to https://tinyurl.com/uwgnschool... #LiveUnit..." (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)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Royal Ridge: "Have yourself a Marry Christmas and let your heart be the light - (603)937-0579" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Birch Hill: "HOLY GEMINIDS! - SHOOTING STARS ARE CRAZY TONIGHT!! I was just outside for one minute and saw 5 very bright and long shooting stars! If you are awake and can, safely, step out where it's dark and look up! The GEMINIDS peak tomorrow night..." (Nextdoor)

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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...