Community Corner
🌱 How Plaistow officers are preparing for the unthinkable at local schools
Also, don't miss Sweet Hill Farm 8/21 on the Plaistow Patch calendar
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!)
- 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 ★
- Sweet Hill Farm 8/21 →
Sweet Hill Farm, 82 Newton Rd, Plaistow
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- (HS) Marching Band Camp
Timberlane Regional School District Performing Arts Center
8:00 am
Wednesday August 19
📣 Plaistow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Heritage Commission
Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 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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