🌱 Salem Daily: A 5th Grader Gives Savings To Fire Department

Happy Wednesday, people of Salem! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 66 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. Paula Smith Obituary (2022) - Rindge, Nh, NH - Sentinel & Enterprise (Legacy.com)
2. Former Teacher Of The Year Finalist Indicted On Rape Charges: Court (Salem Patch)
3. If You Shop at Walmart, Get Ready for These Major Changes — Best Life (Best Life)
4. Here Are 10 of the Largest Companies & Employers in New Hampshire (wokq.com)
5. Skinner Grosses $466,000 On A Select Americana Sale (Antiques and the Arts Online)
6. Salem Area Real Estate Roundup (Salem Patch)
7. Sal’s Pizza is Now the Official Pizza of the Boston Red Sox (EIN News)
8. Generous 5th Grader in NH Gives His Savings to Local Fire Department (Seacoast Current)
9. Town Of Salem: Community Blood Drive (Salem Patch)
10. TÜV SÜD and ioMosaic® Form Strategic Collaboration for Risk Management and Process Safety (Business Wire)
11. 35 vie for 9 spots on Salem Charter Commission | New Hampshire (Eagle-Tribune)
12. 🌱 Concord Daily: New Domestic Violence Commission; Folk Music; More (Patch)
13. 🌱 Nashua Daily: Metro Families Pay The Most; Extreme Temps In NH? (Patch)
14. 🌱 Merrimack Daily: Assisted Living Center Wins Award; Sports; More (Patch)
15. Salem High sophomore named Youth of the Year (Eagle-Tribune)
16. WEI Earns Recognition on 2022 CRN(R) Tech Elite 250 List (Yahoo Finance)

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Today in Salem:

• Hands-on Mushroom Risotto (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Would you be able to help our member, the Friends of Salem Bike-Ped Corridor? Rail Trail Clean Up - #1 is set for Saturday April 30th @ 9am. Meet at the Windham Rail Trail Parking Lot at 1 Rockingham Rd. Windham NH. #wickedawesomemember ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Enjoy a great lunch at our member, Farmhouse Roasters! Great food and service with a smile. Just what you need today! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal #loveoursmallbusinessowners" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "Woodbury School's new wing is starting to look less like a construction site and more like a school recently. We saw floors, counters, and cabinets being installed today." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is nice to see the amazing crafter's work at Warde Senior Living! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourseniors" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Love this post by our member, The Heart Exchange Yoga & Wellness! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #smallbusinessowner" (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Join us Tuesday, April 19th at 4 p.m. for a wonderful musical performance. Jon Waterman presents A musical history with a fascinating, sometimes legendary, sometimes little know characters through the ages. Jon recounts these stories thr..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "The Easter Egg Hunt was a great success at our member, The Residence at Salem Woods - Salem, NH. It looks like young and old had a great time together! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #EasterEggHun..." (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Planning Board meeting Live, 4/12, at 7pm on SGC 23, Livestream, Facebook Live and www.sgc23.com. Agenda includes:. Chasers Poker Room Site Plan – Public Hearing for change-of-use (800-seat charitable gaming facility) at 167 South Broadw..." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "How much do you use (or hate) the business buzz words? https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/most-hated-business-buzzwords-corporate-jargon" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is definitely time to think Spring!!! Love all the perennials at Freshwater Farms! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #thinkspring" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to visit the LaBelle Market at LaBelle Winery! It has so many great options for snacks & meals. Plus, cute gifts and of course, wine & beer. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)

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— Tony Schinella

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...