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🌱 Patch AM: Nashua arson case: what happened on Barnesdale Road this week?

And on the Nashua Patch calendar - The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop

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Hello Nashua! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nashua arson case: what happened on Barnesdale Road this week?
  • How a Civil War lieutenant helped reshape Nashua's early police force
  • How a last-play interception decided Nashua's Battle of the Bridge

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
  • Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua arson suspect allegedly had fire-starting tools when booked, police say (unionleader.com) — Nashua residents near Barnesdale Road saw a tense manhunt end when police arrested a 40-year-old neighbor accused of setting his own home on fire and previously threatening another resident. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and officers say they later found fire-starting tools on him as he was booked on arson and related charges in Nashua district court.
   

2. Veterans Day series, In Service to America: James Hunt, Army Lieutenant and Nashua City Marshal (inklink.news) — Nashua readers are introduced to Civil War veteran James Harvey Hunt, who later became City Marshal and helped shape the early Nashua Police Department. The story traces his military service, local business ventures, and push for better police facilities, while also noting his burial at Edgewood Cemetery. It's part of a Veterans Day series honoring local service members with deep Nashua roots.
   

3. Nashua South football deny rival Nashua North on the final play to secure the win (inklink.news) — Nashua South edged rival Nashua North 39–34 in a dramatic Battle of the Bridge, clinching their first win and the Edward Lecius Trophy on a last-play interception. Senior running back Eric Baker powered South with four rushing touchdowns, while both teams traded big plays all night. The game paused for a lengthy delay after a neck injury to North freshman Xavier Maldonado, who coaches say should be okay.
   

4. Lopez granted parole 35 years after Nashua murder conviction (wzid.com) — A man convicted in the 1991 killing of Nashua businessman and restaurant owner Robert Goyette has been granted parole after serving decades in prison. As a key condition, he is barred from entering Nashua or contacting Goyette's family, many of whom still live in the city. The case stems from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on juvenile life-without-parole sentences.
   

5. New Hampshire sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2025 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Nashua appears on a short list of New Hampshire public-sector employers that each filed and received approval for a single H-1B visa petition in 2025. Overall, the state saw 576 petitions across many industries, with high approval rates and especially strong use in professional services and health care. The data offers a snapshot of how local government and statewide employers tap skilled foreign workers.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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