🌱 Nashua Daily: Obits; Storm Info; Legislation; More

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

First, today's weather:

Blizzard, accumulating 6-10". High: 19 Low: 8.

Here are the top stories in Nashua today:

1. Elderly Temple Man Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges: Court (Nashua Patch)
2. Nashua Declares Snow Emergency For Saturday (Nashua Patch)
3. State-Run COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Sites Will Be Closed on Saturday, January 29 | Press Releases (New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services)
4. Marijuana Bill Killed in Committee, More Coming This Session (InDepthNH.org)
5. Blizzard Warning Issued For New Hampshire: Snowstorm Update (Nashua Patch)
6. NH Chronicle: Creative Comfort Food Dining in the 603 (WMUR Manchester)
7. Legislation aimed at protecting access to abortion rejected by NH Senate committee (Valley News)
8. Rugged computing takes on the battlefield networking challenge (Military & Aerospace Electronics)
9. Barbara F. Massey | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
10. Shari (Silber) Stary Pilbro | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
11. Nancy Clapp Johnson 'Gigi' | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
12. Courtney Haynes (Popik) Way | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)

Today in Nashua:

• Live Music at Millyard Brewery with Brian Wall (4:00 PM)
• Nashua Parks & Recreation: Biddy Basketball (9:00 AM)
• Nashua Chess Club - Nashua Public Library (11:30 AM)
• POSTPONED - Symphony NH presents Kalia Conducts Brahms (7:30 PM)
• POSTPONED - Symphony NH Presents: Kalia Conducts Brahms (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nashua Fire Fighters IAFF Local 789: "The brothers and sisters would like to recognize Dispatch Supervisor Sharyn Hill and her 20 years of service to the citizens of Nashua. Congratulations on your retirement!" (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "I made this collage of Chad today to show everyone what a love he is. But he went and got himself adopted before I could post it. So now it's a celebratory post. CONGRATS CHAD! We're so happy for you and your new family! 😻 https://www.h..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "❄️The shelter will be CLOSED to the public tomorrow, Saturday the 29th, due to the expected snowstorm. ❄️ Which means today is a GREAT day to adopt an adorable pet like Quesadilla here! As you can see, we love him and know you will too. ..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Yes, we're closed on Saturday.☃️ Keep warm!" (Facebook)
• Nashua Silver Knights: "Let’s welcome right-handed pitcher Will Andrews to the 2022 Silver Knights! Andrews will join fellow Deacon Katz at Holman Stadium this summer after completing his freshman year at Wake Forest. Welcome to Nashua!" (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "FRIDAYS UNITED today with Michael Apfelberg and Samantha Oslord at the YMCA of Greater Nashua talking about the Nashua Nor'easter Community Winter Walk/Run ." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "WEATHER ALERT - ATTENTION: Due to the snow storm we will be closing the YMCA branches tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, to assist in helping to keep our members and staff safe and off the roads during the height of the storm. Weather Polic..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Don't forget to register for this special after school art event! As a group, we will explore the exhibit in the library, then move into the Theater for cozy quilt-themed stories. We will send you home with a project to complete together..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "As we near the end of January how are we all doing with our resolutions. It's perfectly okay to start anew if we need to. "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." #Henry David..." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua: "To learn about winter conditions and hibernation, Kids Club members created some awesome works of nature-made art. The kids loved looking for animal tracks, preparing snow man snacks, and scavenging for natural art supplies! #WinterWonde..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "Unfortunately our February adult craft class is CANCELLED! ☹️ Are you signed up for our email newsletter? Hear about upcoming programs and events there! Sign up at nashualibrary.org/connect/subscribe-to-our-enewsletter/" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "During National #MentoringMonth, take a moment to thank the mentors in your life! Let them know how their support helped you and consider paying it forward by becoming a mentor at the Y. Contact Terri McGrew, at tmcgrew@nmymca.org to lea..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "The collection drive scheduled for this weekend will be cancelled due to pending snowstorm but you can always shop online to help us collect the items we need to inspire happy. Healthy hearts for low-income homebound seniors. Use the Sho..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "JOIN US FOR NINJA FUN: Find the fun in fitness with our Westwood Park Y Ninja program! Participants will learn the basics of this sport; working on strength, coordination and balance in a variety of different spaces on our NEW Ninja Obst..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Transit System: "SERVICE ALERT: Snow Stage 2, 2A & 6A (1-28-22) Due to the anticipated inclement weather, Snow Stage 2 will be in effect ALL DAY Saturday, January 29, 2022. The 2A & 6A buses will be CANCELLED and all service will stop at 6:45pm. Please v..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lincoln Park: "Logan airport transportation Question - I am flying Logan with 2 toddlers. Looking for the most affordable way to get in and out of Boston. Is there reasonable off site parking? Can you park at the Hilton Garden without staying there?..." (Nextdoor)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor New Hampshire: "Reminder to join the Boom Boom Zoom Room - Neighbors, if you missed the Boom Boom Zoom Room last week, here is your chance to join us. The party happens every Friday through March from 7 to 9 pm ET. Below is an interview I did with Fat..." (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...