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Good morning Concord! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover how to read major newspapers online with your Concord library card
  • Felon accused of gun threats in Concord among new county indictments
  • What does the latest Concord-backed tax cut mean for local employers?

Also on today's calendar: Cuddle Babies and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nicole P.!

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 41 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
  • Tuesday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City Of Concord Library: Read Newspapers Online With U.S. Newsstream (patch.com) — Concord residents are being reminded that they can access a wide range of newspapers online through the U.S. Newsstream service offered by the City of Concord Library. The announcement encourages locals to take advantage of this digital resource to stay informed without leaving home, highlighting convenient access to news for library users in Concord.
   

2. Felon Accused Of Threatening Woman, Cop With Gun In Concord: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Recent Merrimack County grand jury indictments include several Concord-area residents and cases, from alleged reckless conduct and habitual offender driving to serious drug and weapons charges. One case centers on a convicted felon accused of threatening a woman and Concord police with a gun during an August 2025 traffic stop, while another involves alleged misuse of a company credit card in Concord.
   

3. NFIB Commends New Hampshire House's Tax Vote (nfib.com) — From Concord, small-business advocates are praising the New Hampshire House’s vote to trim the Business Enterprise Tax from 0.55% to 0.50%, saying it should help employers hire and invest. NFIB frames the move as part of a decade-long push to make the state’s business tax climate more competitive with neighbors like Massachusetts and New York.
   

4. NH Consumer Alert: AG flags phone scam targeting EBT cash benefit recipients (inklink.news) — State officials in Concord are warning EBT cash benefit recipients about a sophisticated phone scam that has already led to thousands of dollars in fraudulent ATM withdrawals. Callers pose as authorities, urge cardholders to enter their card number and PIN, then quickly drain accounts. Residents are urged to hang up on such calls, never share PINs, and monitor balances closely.
   

5. DOT Commissioner Bill Cass Plans To Retire From The State's Top Transportation Post (patch.com) — Concord readers should know that New Hampshire’s transportation commissioner, Bill Cass, is retiring in February after four decades, just as a new 10‑year, $4.7 billion highway plan heads to the governor. The Executive Council, meeting in Concord, is also poised to finalize a $15 million Granite Place purchase and fund infrastructure projects, including protecting a North Conway wastewater plant.
   

📸 Around Concord

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📸 My dog Olivia and I at the Merrimack river together! —Nicole P. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HAIR DRESSER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!
    This month’s promotion: $5 per foil!! Cure your winter blues with a little bit of warmth and brightness! Spots are filling up fast so claim yours… (Nextdoor Cobblestone Pointe)
  • BEFORE AND AFTER!!
    Hairdresser accepting new clients!! Feel free to reach out for booking and promotions! (Nextdoor Cobblestone Pointe)
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Concord. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

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