🌱 Expect Sleet, Icy Commute + Revenue Windfall Thanks To Ricciardi

Good morning, friends! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Daily — here to explain everything happening in Bedford today. Today's issue includes:

• A slippery commute today.
• Denise Ricciardi praised for Rooms and Meals Tax windfall.
• Girl Scouts are Tracking Wildlife in Winter with new programs.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and snow showers. High: 36 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Freezing rain and sleet are expected this morning, so drive carefully. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for Thursday in Bedford from 5 a.m. through midnight, with freezing rain, sleet and icy roads. The National Weather Service advisory urges drivers to "use caution" when driving and to allow extra time for slippery conditions. (Weather.com)
2. A shoutout to Denise Ricciardi (R) of Bedford, who sponsored legislation in 2021 that increased the share of income local towns and cities receive from the state’s Rooms and Meals Tax. Because of the change, municipalities received "a record $121 million in Rooms and Meals Revenues" in the 2023 fiscal year—a 76 percent increase from $68 million distributed in 2021. Senate President Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) thanked Sen. Denise Ricciardi and former Senate President Chuck Morse "for taking the lead on this issue." (Manchester Ink Link)
3. The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains are "Tracking Wildlife in Winter" with two great programs. All Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, and trek Juniors, are invited on Jan. 22 to "snowshoe your way through the Tin Mountain Conservation Center" in Albany, New Hampshire. Learn about local wildlife living in our state and find out what wild animals do during the winter months. And on Jan. 21, meet at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to explore the surrounding areas for signs of wildlife. Sign up now! Registration ends today. (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Bedford N.H. Community Television: Watch "Live BHS Girls Hockey Action" on both BCTV & WBNH or online. Also, listen🎧 live on WBNH Bedford 105-1 or online here: " (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Volunteer meeting: "We have our monthly volunteer meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.! Hope to see you there. 👉 Please register in advance for this meeting:" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Help with indoor concessions: "Happy New Year Bulldog Fans!! We are seeking bluntest for indoor concessions for girls and boys basketball! Please see link below!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Storytime yoga: "There are still spots available in Storytime Yoga starting today at 3:30! Use the link to secure your spot for our 7 week session: https://buff.ly/3hnmUmI" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer.When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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