Deep Freeze Expected to Break Today

Bitter cold breaks: Amherst residents can breathe a small sigh of relief this morning after the two-day deep freeze starts to moderate with slightly warmer temperatures, but they will have to be on guard against  frozen pipe damage.

Need to get rid of your Christmas tree: The town's Transfer Station will continue to accept Christmas trees in the brush pile free of charge for residents who need a place to dispose of their trees.

Heritage Commission to meet: The Heritage Commission is also scheduled to meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Town Offices. The agenda for this meeting can be viewed on the town's web site.

Winter Carnival set: The Amherst Board of Selectmen recently voted to hold the town's Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Middle Road.

Indoor farmers market. The Indoor Milford Farmers Market is up and running for the winter and spring and will be open twice a month until late April. Love Farmers Markets and miss them during the winter? This is your solution! Find meats, fish, eggs, dairy, fresh produce, soups, a variety of baked goods, and much more. Visit the market's website for loads of information including the upcoming schedule, confirmed vendors, upcoming musical guests and more. This week's market is Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium on the Oval. For more information, call 603-345-0860.