🌱 How Plaistow officers are preparing for the unthinkable at local schools

Good day Plaistow! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Plaistow officers are preparing for the unthinkable at local schools

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NH police departments train for active shooters (cnhi.com) — Plaistow police officers recently joined neighboring departments in intensive active-shooter training at Hampstead Middle School, sharpening their response to potential school emergencies. The multi-agency drills, supported by the FBI, focused on realistic, high-stress scenarios so officers from Plaistow and surrounding towns can coordinate quickly and effectively if a critical incident ever occurs locally.
   

📸 Around Plaistow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plaistow

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Sweet Hill Farm 8/21 →
  Sweet Hill Farm, 82 Newton Rd, Plaistow
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• (HS) Marching Band Camp
  Timberlane Regional School District Performing Arts Center
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• 250 Celebration Commission
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  10:00 am
• Storytime at Kensington Public Library →
  Kensington Public Library, 126 Amesbury Rd, Kensington
  10:30 am
• 2026 Ambassadors & Membership - AUG
  Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Chamber Conference Room 29 W Broadway Derry, NH (Sometimes on Zoom)
  11:30 am
• On the Road: Salem, NH →
  The Capital Grille, 19 Artisan Dr #3000, Salem
  12:00 pm
• Junior Science: Amazing Animals →
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce The Children's Museum of New Hampshire 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820
  1:30 pm
• Water Play Day at the Rec
  Sandown Public Library Recreation Dept. Branch
  4:00 pm
• Economic Development Committee Meeting →
  Salem, NH Calendar, 33 Geremonty Drive Community Development Conference Room, Salem
  5:00 pm
• Ethics Committee Meeting →
  Salem, NH Calendar, 33 Geremonty Drive Knightly Meeting Room, Salem
  6:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Heritage Commission
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Plaistow. Apply here.
• Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Plaistow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plaistow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampstead

• 'Funny You Should Ask' 2/23/26 (wordpress.com)

Salem

• Gloucester Student Band heading north on tour (cnhi.com)

Derry

• 'Heated Rivalry,' 'Hacks' sweep 18th Dorian TV Awards (krqe.com)

Ok Plaistow! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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