🌱 Nashua Daily: Former Mayor, Executive Councilor Dies

Welcome back, Nashua! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with increasing clouds. High: 41 Low: 28.

Here are the top stories in Nashua today:

1. State Announces 11 New COVID-19 Deaths, 4,654 New Cases, 377 HospitalizationsInDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org)
2. Thousands Sign Petition To Save Barker Forest In Nashua (Nashua Patch)
3. Who’s Hiring In And Around Nashua: This Week’s Newest Job Openings
4. Bernie Streeter, Former Nashua, NH Mayor, Dies at 86 (NBC10 Boston)
5. BEVERLY CONVERY Obituary (2021) - Medford, MA - Boston Globe (Legacy.com)
6. Richard Holman Obituary (1931 - 2021-11-25) - Fitchburg, MA - Sentinel & Enterprise (Legacy.com)
7. New Hampshire State Police Collecting Toys For Tots
8. Dresner Advisory Services Publishes Inaugural Analytical Platforms Market Study (GlobeNewswire)
9. Stabbing Suspect Was Out On Bail, Had Violent Past: PM Patch NH
10. iCAD Announces Compelling New and Real-World Data Demonstrating the Value of ProFound AI to be Presented at RSNA 2021 (Yahoo Finance)
11. James Sorensen Obituary (1957 - 2021) - Nashua, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com)

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Today in Nashua:

• Policy Committee - Academy for Science and Design Charter (8:00 AM)
• RTK staff training - Nashua Public Library (8:45 AM)
• Elm Staff: INS - Anderson Meetings - Nashua School District (10:30 AM)
• Ward 4 Information Session - Revision of Ward Maps (11:00 AM)
• Room is Booked - Nashua Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Ward 3 Information Session - Revision of Ward Maps (3:00 PM)
• Skills with Ryan Dooley - Nashua Panthers Youth Hockey (7:10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "The Veterinary Science students at Alvirne High School were the rock stars of this year's Walk for Whiskers, raising over $18,000 for our pets awaiting adoption! We figured the least we could do is visit them with some pizza and puppies...." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "⚠️ Please be on the lookout for Sylvia. She was adopted today and got loose. She is a southern dog, not used to the cold. Please call any sightings in to Granite State Dog Recovery. More information below." (Facebook)
• NASHUA ELKS LODGE #720: "Out making some kids Christmas great" (Facebook)
• Nashua Senior Activity Center: "Thanks to everyone's generosity, our Development Director, Judy Kunz Porter, surprised Officer Ben, Nashua PAL Police Officer, with a full bin of toys this morning! Thank you to everyone who has been so generous this year. Please help us..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Inc.: "You've made it through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Now, get ready for #givingtuesday! GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. People can show their generos..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Did you know that... Starting Monday, Granite Staters are able place orders for free at-home COVID-19 test kits! A free test kit can be requested at https://sayyeshometest.org/. Test kits will be delivered directly by Amazon. At-home tes..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "YMCA GIVING TREE: Help us make the holidays a bit brighter for community members who need an extra hand this season. We have trees up in the branches with tags for food and gifts. Please stop by, grab a tag or two, and return the items t..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Impress your family and friends by showing up at the next potluck or holiday party with a beautiful savory pie or tart. Liz's program will include vegetarian options as well! Sign up for this virtual program: tinyurl.com/npllectures" (Facebook)
• Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity: "There is still time to win a 14" HP Chromebook in our Holiday Raffle!! Please get your tickets here before 11am tomorrow!!!! https://givebutter.com/holidayraffle" (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Monday.. Monday, a new school day, a new week, broken pencils... Help us help our local Students start the week off right! Donate today! Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/uwgnschool... #LiveUnited #GivingTuesday #FiveDollarFriday..." (Facebook)
• The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce: "Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish members and community!" (Facebook)
• Nashua Senior Activity Center: "You can now get free, at home COVID tests kits." (Facebook)
• Nashua Park and Recreation: "Santa is coming to Greeley Park on Sunday!" (Facebook)
• Nashua Senior Activity Center: "Did you miss this morning's Nashua Senior Center Spotlight on WSMN 1590 AM/95.3 FM or stream at wsmn.live? No problem! Listen now on our podcast platform. https://anchor.fm/judy-kunz-porter/episodes/Nashua-Senior-Center-Spotlight-for-Dec..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "November is Military Family Month, let’s recognize the sacrifice made by families of service members by leaving a small note below about what their sacrifice means to you and your family. Let's make some noise about our appreciation. #NM..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "LAST CHANCE FOR NOVEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Do you know what is more fun than visiting the Y? Bringing a friend with you! We've celebrated friendship all month long but time is running out. For more info, visit https://nmymca.org/novembershi... ..." (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...

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