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Good morning Nashua! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to find every Little Free Library around Nashua
  • Which Nashua hotel fire ended business at Main and Thayer?
  • Why Nashua buyers face tighter inventory but stronger sales this fall

Also on today's calendar: Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 61, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Take a book, leave a book: Explore United Way of Nashua's network of little free libraries (inklink.news) — Nashua residents can grab or share free books at dozens of Little Free Libraries hosted by United Way of Greater Nashua, from City Hall and the Rail Trail to local parks, pools, and health centers. The group also invites volunteers to help care for these neighborhood book boxes, making it easier for families across the city to discover new reads close to home.
   

2. Nashua's Yesterdays: Nashua's Historic Hotels – The Famous and The Infamous (Part 4 of 10) (inklink.news) — Downtown Nashua's Main Street once hosted a string of busy hotels where today you see mostly vacant lots. This historical piece walks you through long-gone spots like the Nashua House, Kernwood, Daniel Webster, and Nashua Hotel, including a dramatic 1968 fire and how these buildings shaped local business and firefighting history.
   

3. Rate increase makes New Hampshire homes less affordable than they've ever been (inklink.news) — If you're house-hunting in Nashua, the latest data show the city's median single-family home price at $550,000 in September, slightly below last year and under the state median. Inventory in Nashua has tightened, but pending sales are up 15%, days on market have lengthened, and year-to-date prices and activity remain stronger than last year across both the city and Hillsborough County.
   

4. Merrimack Valley's undefeated season rolls on in FNF Game of the Week (wmur.com) — Nashua football fans can celebrate strong showings from both city high schools, with Nashua South rolling past Goffstown and Nashua North narrowly edged by Portsmouth Oyster River. The roundup highlights Week 6 scores across New Hampshire divisions, including Merrimack Valley's standout undefeated run and wins by Bishop Guertin and other regional programs.
   

5. Emily Manire to lead the next chapter of Families in Transit... (unionleader.com) — A leader with deep experience at Nashua Center is stepping into a top role at Families in Transition, a major New Hampshire human services nonprofit. Emily Manire, known for growing programs and funding in Nashua, will become president and CEO in mid-November, where she's expected to strengthen partnerships and expand support for vulnerable families statewide.
   

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  • Good morning neighbors
    Happy weekend Think positive Love your life Be in the moment Hope fpr the best Feel loved Be grateful Never give up (Nextdoor West Hollis Street)
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    Have a blessed Sunday Say the nice things Give the compliment Make someone's day.ife is hard (Nextdoor West Hollis Street)
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Nashua. Apply here.
  • American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400$156,000 Annually) in Nashua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nashua here.

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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