🌱 Salem Daily: $100M In Housing Grants Approved; Sports; Obits; More

Hey, people of Salem! Tony Schinella here with your brand-new Salem Daily.

First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 65 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Salem:

1. Fiscal Committee approves $100 million housing grant program; plan moves to Executive Council (New Hampshire Bulletin)
2. 35 File To Run In Salem Charter Commission Special Election (Salem Patch)
3. Opening Day at Fenway Park filled with excitement, nostalgia for Sox fans (Western Massachusetts News)
4. Driver Abandons 100 Grams Of Fentanyl After Trooper Chase: PM Patch NH
5. DOUGLAS PARKER Obituary (2022) - Wilmington, MA - Boston Globe (Legacy.com)
6. Former Windham Woman's Death Ruled Homicide 33 Years After Surviving Shot In Head (InDepthNH.org)
7. A Proposed Rail Trail in Manchester, New Hampshire is Needed (wokq.com)
8. Obituary: Sr. Theresa Labrecque - Portland Press Herald (Press Herald)
9. Nancy Barbeau | Obituary (Salem News)
10. This Week in Logistics News (April 9 – 15) (Logistics Viewpoints)
11. Celebration of Black Americans features Ona Judge, who escaped George Washington's plantation for freedom in NH (The Union Leader)
12. ROADTRIP WORTHY: America's Stonehenge In New England (q961.com)
13. Sr. Claire Morin | Obituary (Salem News)
14. Mildred Connatser | Obituary (Salem News)
15. Defend and Conquer: State champ Windham passes first big test at Salem (Eagle-Tribune)
16. Karen C. (Robinson) Pooler | Obituary (Salem News)

Today in Salem:

• Baking with Williams Sonoma (10:00 AM)
• Asparagus Risotto (2:00 PM)
• Spring Fling Vendor Event (3:00 PM)
• Saturday Night Cocktails (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Granite United: "Granite United Church | Good Friday Service Granite United Church | Good Friday Service" (Facebook)
• Lancaster Elementary School: "Congratulations to all our Friday Stars! Way to go ⭐️ Thank you to Mrs. Freitas for all her hard work with the Annie play! missing: Ahmed I." (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Sweet little Brinley is living her best life in her new home after being in foster care for a short time (which she also really enjoyed). Happy tails little girl! We still have ONE PUPPY available for adoption. Check Jake out here https:..." (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "Congratulations to Katelyn Moore for committing to Plymouth State to play lacrosse!" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Outdoor snacks are the best! 🌞🌻" (Facebook)
• Lancaster Elementary School: "Fun Easter Egg Hunt this morning for staff 🐰" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Mrs. Jones' class and all the fourth graders had a wonderful experience at the Boston Tea Party Museum on Thursday. They enjoyed being Patriots and throwing the tea into the harbor!" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "Congratulations to these students for being named Senior of the Month!" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Happy Passover from all of us at SARL!" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "A few more from the 4th grade field trip!" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Mrs Gilliland’s first set of pictures from the amazing 4th grade field trip to the Boston Tea Party Museum!" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is always nice to see where student interns learn about their prospective majors. Congratulations to Katie Leuteritz for becoming a student intern at Windham High School (New Hampshire). #itsallaboutcommunity #grsalemchamberofcommerce" (Facebook)
• Granite United: "Good Friday... a heavy day. THANK YOU JESUS for reminding us today and every day just how loved we are. Easter service times & locations at easteratgranite.com" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "How do you find out more information about the candidates running for Charter Commission on April 26th? Salem Community Television presents many of the candidate's views on SGC 23 and On Demand at http://www.elections.sgc23.com" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Miss Jones and Mrs. Carignan’s classes had tons of FUN using the problem-solving wheel to play a game together!" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Absentee Ballots for the Special Election for Charter Commission scheduled 04/26/2022 are available at the Town Clerk's Office. Sample ballots found here https://www.townofsalemnh.org/home/news/sample-ballot-charter-commission-election-a..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "There is always something beautiful available to purchase at our member, Naser Diamonds Salem NH! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to our member, Eastern Bank on celebrating your 204th Anniversary. Quite a milestone!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #happyanniversary" (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "April 18-22 is Earth Week! The SHS Sustainability Club is having a theme and announcements for each day of the week. Get involved! #SHSearthday2022" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A big thank you to LukeJackson Benefit Solutions for their kindness to the Pegasus House & Women's View. LukeJackson Benefit Solutions is a leading example of a business and people who give back to the community. They donated Easter Dinn..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "LGA, LLP reminds us today is One Boston Day. May we never forget those who were affected by the tragedy. We will always celebrate the strength and courage of the people who responded and helped those in need. #OneBostonDay" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Fish n Chips available at two locations of Klemm's Family Store! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "There is a story about the background of every business. We think it is fascinating to hear what makes a member have a passion for their company and how it evolved into a business. Kudos to our member, Sal Terrae Spice Company for showin..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our member, Granite United Way is collecting items and donations for Ukraine. Items for donation: There are still two days to drop off items: Friday, April 15, 2022 and Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day at the..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love everything at Hunny Bee-Haven Country Gifts and More! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Sounds like a great event at our member, Chick-fil-A Tuscan Village! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #eatlocal #Spring2022" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We are glad to see The Derryfield School Class of 2022 enjoying themselves at Senior Tailgate Day! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #classof2022" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Everything is delicious at our member, Le Macaron - Windham, NH! They are also open on Easter!!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal #easter2022" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Good to know information from our member, Sal's Pizza! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #redsoxwin" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Interested in volunteering for a great non-profit? Check out our member, Less Leg More Heart, and see if their mission is something you would like to donate your time. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #loveloc..." (Facebook)

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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...