🌱 Controversial Gas Station + One Hundred Films + Foliage Tracker

Good morning, everybody. It's Paula Constance, your host of the Manchester Daily—back in your inbox with everything happening in Manchester today. In this edition:

• Controversial gas station breaks ground.
• More than 100 films at the NH Film Festival.
• Check out the fall foliage tracker!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 72 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Manchester:

1. A controversial new gas station on Edward J. Roy Drive in Manchester is under construction. The long-opposed gas station started construction after a building permit was issued last month. Lawyers of the developer asked that Alderman-at-Large Joe Kelly Levasseur and Ward 6 Alderman Elizabeth Moreau "disqualify themselves" because they followed a 2017 Facebook page, called “Wellington Hill Area Residents” that opposed the project. Hours at the new gas station will be limited from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Subscription/The Union Leader )
2. Filmmakers and film lovers are arriving for the 20th Anniversary New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth this weekend. The festival features more than 100 films at six venues, with "director Q&As, special events, celebrity guests and industry parties." The event runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 9. You can find out more here: (The Music Hall)
3. Happy leaf-peeping, New Hampshire. Over the next two weeks, New Hampshire will be treated to a vibrant display of peak fall foliage. If you want to plan where to see peak foliage, check out the Visit NH foliage tracker. You may find bright yellow, red and orange leaves right outside your window!

Patch deal of the day:

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Today in Manchester:

• NHETG Theatre Workshops at Plymouth State. (All Day)
• Preschool Story Time Fridays - Goffstown Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Pelmac Security Expo 2022 - Greater Manchester Chamber (11 a.m.)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (October 8)
• Community yard sale (October 8)
• Smykil Family Foundation Halloween 5k & Fun Run (October 23)
• Interactive Halloween Party (October 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. 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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