🌱 Mosley's Ward 6 Win Flips NH Seat + Local Vet Wins Service Medal

Hello all. I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek and I'll be your new host of the Manchester Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. After a vote recount on Monday (Nov. 14) night, Republican Larry Gagne of Hillsborough 16 House District lost his bid for re-election. Gagne was first elected in 2008, but lost out on an eighth term by a single vote. Democrats claimed the seat in Maxine Mosely, a retired school counselor and first-time candidate for a political office. Secretary of State David Scanlan (R) certified the votes at 1,799 to 1,798. (Salon)
2. A retired Army sergeant, and Manchester resident, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Retired Army First Sergeant Martin Swirko was awarded the medal for his 31 years of service in the Army. The ceremony was held on Oct. 15 at Joint Base Cape Cod at Fort Devens in Massachusetts. First Sergeant Swirko also served 28 years with the Manchester Police Department and is a combat veteran of Iraq. (New Hampshire Union Leader)
3. Kayla Montgomery has entered into a fully negotiated plea agreement with the state of New Hampshire. Montgomery is the stepmother of five-year-old Harmony Montgomery, and she faces two counts of perjury. If her plea is approved by a judge, she will testify in the trial of Adam Montgomery, who is charged with murdering his daughter, Harmony Montgomery. Kayla Montgomery has never been charged in connection to the disappearance or death of Harmony. (Patch)

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Today in Manchester:

• Family Storytime At Manchester City Library - Main Branch (10:00 AM)
• Art After Work Featuring Green Heron At Currier Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• Palace Youth Theatre: A Charlie Brown Christmas At The Rex Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, the City of Manchester's 2022-2023 Winter Guide is now available! Residents can view and download the PDF guide on the city's website. (City of Manchester)
• On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Families in Transition (FIT) will be hosting its 29th Annual Breakfast fundraiser to support essential shelter operations, affordable housing, and hunger relief programs in Manchester. It will be held in person for the first time since 2019 at the Manchester Doubletree by Hilton at 7:00 a.m. Get tickets and more information on the event's website. (Manchester Patch)
• Looking for your new best friend? These adorable dogs, cats, and rats are now available for adoption from Manchester-area animal shelters. (Manchester Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.