🌱 Nashua Daily: Teamwork Saved Firefighter; Election Bills

Happy Saturday, Nashua! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A few morning showers. High: 59 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Nashua today:

1. Men Indicted On Hudson Sexual Assault Charges: Court (Nashua Patch)
2. Ellsworth 'Elly' A. Austin | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
3. Robert 'Bud' Leese | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
4. Get NH Made Gifts This Year; Missing Person Alert: PM Patch NH
5. Dennis Patrick Maiocchi | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
6. Margarite Katherine Gruenfelder | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
7. Eight election bills headed to the New Hampshire legislature next year (Manchester Ink Link)
8. State Announces 1367 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 Deaths, 466 Hospitalizations Friday (InDepthNH.org)
9. NH Commuter Rail Scheme Would Leave Property Taxpayers On The Hook (New Hampshire Journal)
10. June Levasseur Obituary (2021 - 2021-12-10) - Westford, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
11. Obituary: David Robbins - Laguna Beach Local News (Laguna Beach Independent Newspaper)
12. Terry Taylor's Automotive Management Services buys AutoFair Automotive Group (Automotive News)
13. Nashua assistant fire chief credits teamwork for quick rescue of firefighter who fell through floor (WMUR Manchester)
14. High School Sports In And Around Nashua: This Weekend In Preps
15. Barbara A. Berrios | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)

Today in Nashua:

• Holly Jolly Craft Fair (9:00 AM)
• Live Music in Nashua with Bradley Copper Kettle & Friends (4:00 PM)
• MDES Admin: Holiday Fair - Nashua School District (6:00 AM)
• Karen Burnett: JROTC Drill Competition (8:00 AM)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic (18+, Pfizer ONLY) (10:00 AM)
• NH Math Circle - Nashua Public Library (12:00 PM)
• “A Celebration of Christmas” presented by Souhegan Valley Chorus (7:00 PM)
• Holiday Pops! - Nashua - Symphony New Hampshire (7:30 PM)
• Symphony NH: Holiday Pops! (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nashua Silver Knights: "Let’s welcome Matt Travisano to the 2022 Silver Knights! Travisano, an infielder and right handed pitcher, will make a stop in Nashua next summer before starting his freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "We are live! Take a look at some of the fantastic items we have available for you to bid on. Electronics, gift baskets, travel accommodations, gift cards, collectables, jewelry, and so much more! https://bit.ly/Home4TheHoliday... Best ye..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: "Thank you to all of the businesses who have partnered with us for this year's Giving Tree. A special shout out to the following for sending photos of your trees! Be sure to visit them and pick up a tag! The City Pooch Doggie Daycare & Sp..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "State Senator Cindy Rosenwald (right) stopped by yesterday to congratulate our Kat Gatcomb on being named NH Children's Librarian of the Year. We're so proud of Kat!" (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "It’s National Dewey Decimal System Day!" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Thank you to DGS Ninja for installing our new Ninja Obstacle Course at the Westwood Park YMCA and capturing their great work in this video. We are looking forward to inviting the community in next week to try it all out during open house..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "Thank you NBT Bank for investing in the United Way of Greater Nashua and supporting the Learn United School Supply Pantry. We continue to give out needed items to teachers for their classrooms every day and community support is a huge re..." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua: "The energy at this year's Hybrid Bids for Kids Holiday Auction was electric! Relive the joy and excitement of the night by checking out memorable moments captured by Board Member David Heath. Thank you to everyone who joined in support o..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "FRIDAYS UNITED showing the Healthcare Heroes of St. Joseph Hospital some community love." (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)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "FRIDAYS UNITED today showing our Healthcare Heroes at Southern New Hampshire Health some community love!" (Facebook)
• Nashua Transit System: "Join us for Transit Matters next Tuesday at 3PM! This hybrid meeting will be held at Room 208 at City Hall and online via Zoom." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater Nashua: "It's #FunFriday! You may have a team, why not add a theme? Snow Bunnies? Snow Leopards? Nor'easter Stormers? Something more personal to you, maybe. One team who had a great time last year was the #BigBrown UPS team! We're so glad they're..." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "We're adding a NEW computer class just in time for holiday breaks and vacations! Libby and Hoopla for Beginners is this Monday, December 13th! 🥳 Join us virtually to learn how to use our e-book and e-audiobook apps. Register at tinyurl...." (Facebook)
• Nashua Public Library: "The library building is closed on Friday, but we are available to answer your questions through phone or chat from 9-5!" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "WEEKLY Y MEMBER NEWSLETTER: What's Happening at the YMCA Present and Future! Tune into this weeks newsletter to see what's new and how you can be part of it. https://mailchi.mp/nmymca.org/dec13" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "GET IN THE GAME! Don't miss your chance to get back on the courts this winter. Jr. NBA leagues are opening soon at the Westwood Park YMCA. Practices will start in early December and the league will run through March. Register Today! http..." (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...