🌱 From Bedford To Nantucket + Trooper Salute + New Teen Tech Lab

Hello, Bedford! Let's start this Saturday with everything you need to know that's happening here today.

First, today's weather:

Rain today, becoming heavy at times. High: 57. Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. What's the fastest route from Bedford to the picturesque and quintessentially New England island of Nantucket? There won't be many tourists with the cool fall weather, so you can quietly enjoy a windswept lighthouse and walk along quaint rocky shore beaches. The route from New Hampshire to Nantucket takes just over two hours without traffic. One option is to take the bus from Manchester, N.H. to Boston, and then a second bus to Hyannis. Visitors can then reach the island by ferry, which takes about an hour and a half. Cars are allowed on Nantucket, but it's expensive to bring your car by ferry. Most people find it's easier to get around on foot, bike, shuttle, or by hiring a car. (TheTravel)
2. New Hampshire State Police and Gov. Chris Sununu provided an update Friday on the State Trooper killed in a crash on I-95, just north of Exit 3 . N.H. State Police Colonel Nathan Noyes and Sununu spoke at a press conference Thursday morning about the death of Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill, 44, who was killed in a collision when his cruiser that was parked working a paving detail was hit by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to the hospital, where he was treated and released. Traffic was stopped as the procession left Concord Hospital around noon and traveled to the funeral home in Dover. Police and firefighters stopped on overpasses as the procession passed to salute the vehicle. Sununu ordered to fly the flag at half-mast in the State. Police, firefighters, and others stopped on overpasses along the way to salute, as the vehicle carrying Sherrill drove by. (WMUR)
3. The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester announced a new Teen Tech Lab, thanks to a grant from the AT&T Foundation to help furnish the Lab. The funds will help pay for staff and purchase interactive white boards, printers, hard drives, sound equipment, and furniture. Local students from the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester are proud of a center where they can have hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning. Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and representatives from AT&T praised the investment as a safe haven where the youth in our community to learn and grow. "Every student deserves an opportunity to make their dreams a reality," said Owen Smith, president, AT&T New Hampshire. The Manchester Club includes the main Clubhouse at 555 Union St., as well as two after school sites at Jewett Street and Highland Goffe's Falls Elementary schools. The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester also operates Camp Foster summer day camp in Bedford, N.H. You can find out more here: (WFMZ Allentown)

Bedford Patch Notebook

• 2021 Halloween Trick-or-Treating: Dates and times in New Hampshire. (WMUR Manchester)
• Bedford Police Department: The entire Bedford Police Department wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of NH State Police Sgt. Sherrill as well as his extended NHSP family and colleagues at Troop A. (Facebook)
• Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club: Congratulations to our BHS Cheer team for taking home the 3rd place Trophy at Cheer Madness Saturday! Way to go lady Bulldogs. (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: Calling all Seniors and Ambassadors! Become a legislative intern in NH or VT! (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Healthy Buffalo — Look good in the Buff and Eat Buffalo meat! It's healthy! (Visit website)
• MJ'S Market, Inc — MJ's Market, A Cannabis Destination, Opening Late September! (Visit Website)
• RD1 Fitness — “A new way to 'fit' fitness into your daily routine.” (Visit website)
• Tiger Warrior Dojo — Commitment to Excellence (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Children's Trick-or-Treat. (October 30)
• Children's Trick-or-Treat. (October 31)
• Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31)
• How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning. (November 4)
• Symphony NH presents Suites And Schubert - LIVE. (November 5)
• Seacoast Doll, Bear & Miniature Show and Sale. (November 7)
• Add your event

For sale:

• Restored Pellet Stove 45000 BTU (Details)
• Add your item

Job listings:

• Now Hiring Full Time Department Supervisor Homesense Bedford, NH (Details)
• Add your job listing

Now you're ready to start Saturday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you enjoy these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Daily? You can email me at paula.constance.patch@gmail.com.