🌱 Patch AM: How could a Londonderry lawmaker reshape remote work for state employees?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could a Londonderry lawmaker reshape remote work for state employees?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Sip & Shop - Nashua and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 25 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DOGE-inspired panel calls for ending remote work for state employees (blackchronicle.com) — A new state commission on government efficiency, which includes House Speaker Sherman Packard of Londonderry, is urging New Hampshire to end most remote work for state employees and break up the Health and Human Services department. The panel’s report, backed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte, also recommends modernizing technology, building an AI framework, and cutting red tape to improve services and taxpayer value.
   

📸 Around Londonderry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Londonderry

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Sip & Shop - Nashua
  15 School St, Nashua
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• Etz Hayim Synagogue Sunday Family Camp
  Etz Hayim Synagogue , 1 1/2 Hood Rd , Derry
  10:00 am

Friday December 19

• 9th Annual Ugly Sweater Party — Stay Work Play New Hampshire
  603 Brewery and Beer Hall , 42 Main St , Londonderry
  5:00 pm
• Ugly Sweater Party — 603 BREWERY
  603 Brewery and Beer Hall , 42 Main St , Londonderry
  5:00 pm
• Etz Hayim Synagogue Menorah Lighting
  Etz Hayim Synagogue , 1 1/2 Hood Rd , Derry
  7:15 pm

Saturday December 20

• Etz Hayim Synagogue Family Hanukkah Party
  Etz Hayim Synagogue , 1 1/2 Hood Rd , Derry
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Carol Sing
  Heritage Baptist Church , 108 Rockingham Rd , Windham
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Holly Jolly Journey 2025 - Sat Dec 13
  Holly Jolly Journey , 454 Charles Bancroft Hwy , Litchfield
  4:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
  Litchfield, NH Calendar , 2 Liberty Way , Litchfield
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Winter Concert / Snow date is 12/18
  Merrimack School District , 36 McElwain Street , Merrimack
  6:30 pm
• Planning Board Meeting
  Merrimack Town Clerk , 8 Baboosic Lake Rd , Merrimack
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• School Board Meeting
  Litchfield Town Hall and Police Department , 2 Liberty Way , Litchfield
  10:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Wrestling at Pelham
  Merrimack Middle School , 31 Madeline Bennett Lane , Merrimack
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member 2:00pm - 10:00pm in Derry. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Store Merchandiser in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Londonderry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Derry

• Bus brings passengers on tour of Christmas light displays in southern New Hampshire (wmur.com)
• These 5 New Hampshire Hospitals Received a Grade 'A' for 2025 Safety Grade (seacoastcurrent.com)
• HBO Sundays Win: 'It: Welcome to Derry' and 'I Love LA' Score Series High Viewership (thewrap.com)

Windham

• Southern NH Chamber's 4th Annual Festival Of Wreaths Spreads Holiday Cheer (patch.com)

Manchester

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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