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Coffee in hand, Concord? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord detectives uncover alleged child abuse videos tied to local babysitting job
  • City promotes January adult gym drop-in for Concord residents
  • Why Concord Police are asking families to come forward after this arrest

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📰 News we're reading

1. Man, Arrested On Sexual Assault Charge After Incident At Elliot Hospital, Faces New Charges In Concord (patch.com) — Concord police have charged a Manchester man with multiple felonies after a Penacook parent reported disturbing behavior while he was babysitting her children, leading to the discovery of alleged child sexual abuse videos tied to her home. The case, now in Concord District Court, follows an earlier arrest connected to his work as a licensed nursing assistant, and involves detailed forensic interviews and cellphone evidence gathered by local detectives.
   

2. City Of Concord: Adult Gym Drop-In For January (patch.com) — Concord residents are being notified about an adult gym drop-in opportunity offered by the City of Concord this January, giving locals another way to stay active indoors. While details are brief in the release, it underscores that the program is city-run and specifically geared toward adults in the Concord community.
   

3. Manchester man charged with child sex abuse felonies (concordmonitor.com) — Concord Police have charged a Manchester man after a months-long investigation into alleged child sexual abuse connected to a local babysitting situation, and he is now held at the Merrimack County House of Corrections awaiting arraignment in Concord District Court. Investigators are asking anyone with additional information to contact Detective Stephen Hemming at the Concord Police Department.
   

4. Concord mayor warns city council of ‘difficult choices' ahead (concordmonitor.com) — Concord residents face potentially tough budget decisions ahead as Mayor Byron Champlin warns the City Council that upcoming tax revaluation and spending pressures could hit vulnerable taxpayers hardest. He’s eyeing new commercial growth in Penacook Village, Storrs Street, and the Steeplegate Mall site, while council dynamics shift with two new members and reduced committee roles for outspoken Ward Five Councilor Stacey Brown.
   

5. Concord Hospital's PUP program lifts spirits with pets (concordmonitor.com) — At Concord Hospital, specially trained therapy dogs like Gigi are quietly transforming tough hospital stays for patients, families, and staff with weekly visits. Through the Pets Uplift People (PUP) volunteer program, 13 certified dogs provide comfort, emotional support, and a welcome break from stress in inpatient rooms and hallways across the Concord facility.
   

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