🌱 Salem Digest: Town Budget Overview; Salem Fire Is Hiring; More

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 52 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Salem:

1. 2021 Halloween trick-or-treating dates, times in New Hampshire (WMUR Manchester)
2. Council OKs $15M To Buy Hampstead Hospital, Accepts $4.7M For Vaccine Help
3. IPA Negotiates Sale of 170398-Square-Foot Village Shoppes at Salem in New Hampshire (Shopping Center Business)
4. Biotage AB (publ) Interim report January - September 2021 (Yahoo Finance)
5. Salem Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Weekend
6. Standex Announces 8% Increase in Quarterly Dividend | State (The Laconia Daily Sun)
7. New Hampshire Governor Warns Pandemic Could Be Worse Than Last Winter
8. Salem Area High School Sports Coming Up This Weekend

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Today in Salem:

• Chorus Halloween Party - Salem High School (12:00 AM)
• Crazy Hat Parade - The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch (1:30 PM)

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Salem Patch Notebook

• Salem Fire Department: "We send our deepest sympathies to the family of Trooper Sherrill and the entire Dept. Of Safety family." (Facebook)
• Salem Fire Department: "Salem Fire is Hiring!! Come join our team!!!" (Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "Our Donor Relations & Event Director Aimye Haroutunian and School Nurse Patricia Allen passed out treats last night at Salem's community Halloween event!" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "This Pawesome Panther chose to collect donations for his 9th Birthday in lieu of gifts from his family and friends. He then made a donation to the Salem Animal Rescue League. We applaud his respectful and responsible actions within the c..." (Facebook)
• Granite United: "We apologize to those who were attending or volunteering, but due to the inclement weather on Saturday afternoon we are cancelling our Haverhill Trunk or Treat. BUT..... we encourage you to attend one our Granite United services where ki..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our Business After Hours Glow Golf was held inside due to inclement weather. We still "glowed" with our glow golf balls, necklaces, bracelets and drink cups. It was great to network and enjoy the delicious appetizers and ambiance of LaBe..." (Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "Congratulations to October's Artist of the Month, Ruby!" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Here's a way to make your holiday shopping season merry and bright, and a lot easier. October 31 - November 6, order a custom portrait of your pet for your favorite animal lover created by a student at Granite State Arts Academy. You can..." (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "5th graders are working as ecologists to help solve some problems impacting living things in the Rainforest. Students in Mrs. Richard's Class built terrariums and will make observations over the next few weeks." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Wonderbooks Have Arrived! These are books that read out loud. Wonderbooks read books to children using a small audiobook player at the front of the book. Picture books, early readers, chapter books and nonfiction are offered. There is a ..." (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "The Salem School Board voted unamiously Tuesday to rename the Pathways Program to the Nancy Carney Pathways for Extended Learning, in honor of all she did to establish the program, whose mission is to provide adults (ages 21 and older) w..." (Facebook)
• Salem NH Farmers Market: "Halloween is 3 days away!🎃 our Halloween Kids Bash from 10am to 2pm is right around the corner with trick or treating with vendors, giveaways, raffles, and more!💀Our Pet costume parade is at 11am and the winner will receive 1lb of KYS ..." (Instagram)
• Kelley Library: "Our staff had great fun giving out Candy last night for the 2nd Annual Town Wide Halloween Drive-thru. It was great to see so many kids and so many costumes!!" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "The Salem Blue Devils Girls Soccer take on the Alvirne Broncos LIVE at 5:00 p.m. on Grant Field in Salem for the playoffs." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to our First Responders! We appreciate all you do in our communities!!!! #supportlocal #lovelocal #FirstRespondersDay" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Fall Square Board - Check it Out! https://conta.cc/3Er6gbO Click on the link above to take a chance! Only the squares that are still available in the drop down (might be different from the image). Please and thank you!" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "The Salem Blue Devils Girls Soccer take on the Alvirne Broncos LIVE at 5:00 p.m. on Grant Field in Salem for the playoffs." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "What a great gift idea, from a great member, Amaz'n Graze! Be sure to check out all the options listed below! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #shoplocal #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveteachers" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "2022 Town Budget Overview includes Police, Fire and Municipal Services" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Of course we have to share a picture of our amazing member, Sama Chocolatier, on National Chocolate Day!!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Happy 18th anniversary to our member, Soleil Salon & Spa! We wish you many more years of success and happiness! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #happyanniversary #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is nice to see the efforts of our member, VFW Auxiliary Post 10722, helping other veterans with some special treats & items. There is always a reason and a season to say thank you to those who served. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemcham..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Things are moving along at the Chick-fil-A Tuscan Village! It is getting closer every day!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #tuscanvillage" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Halloween specials from our member, Royal Cutlets! All weekend long, 10-29 thru 10-31. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #halloween2021" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Have you checked out all of the beautiful offerings from our member, Whimsy Wreath Design Co, LLC? She is super talented and can create the piece of your dreams. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whims... Website: http://whi..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We are grateful for our member, Salem NH Lions Club, for always participating in community events for the children. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #nonprofit #lovelocal #supportlocal #halloween2021 #loveourcommunity" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We enjoy the boo-ti-ful efforts done at our member, Warde Senior Living, for the residents. You always keep it fun and interesting with all of your activities. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #lovelocal #loveourseniors #su..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Here is your chance to win a Thanksgiving Dinner from the Tuscan Kitchen! See details below. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #thanksgiving2021" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "An important message from our member, Atkinson Resort & Country Club regarding the holiday tree lighting. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #holidays2021" (Facebook)

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