🌱 National Drug Drop Off Day + Pilot Trash Program + I-293 Delays

Hello, Manchester! I'm here in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that's happening in Manchester today. Hope you all have a great day. We have these stories and more:

• National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
• Expect traffic delays on I-293.
• Look for new trash cans downtown.

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Here are the top stories today in Manchester:

1. Dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs today, on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 29. You'll find drop boxes "at dozens of police stations" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including the Manchester Police Department. You'll also find a drop box at the Elliot Pharmacy at River's Edge in Manchester. Items that are "not accepted" include: "Needles, sharps, syringes, liquids, inhalers, aerosols and marijuana." The Drug Enforcement Administration says it "will accept vaping devices and cartridges as long as lithium batteries are removed from those devices before disposal." (WMUR)
2. Expect delays on I-293 in Manchester Wednesday night, Nov. 2 between Exits 6 and 5 southbound. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) announced that the southbound lane of the highway "will temporarily be closed" Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. Officials said they are closing the southbound lane to repair a sewer line under the highway, and are asking people to drive carefully through the work zone. NHDOT officials said that on and off ramps won't be impacted, and the lane will reopen before 6 a.m. Thursday morning. (Manchester Ink Link)
3. Let's keep Manchester clean! On Thursday, the city will place seven new trash cans in high-traffic areas downtown as part of a new pilot program to help keep the Queen City clean. Solid Waste & Environmental Programs Manager Chaz Newton said officials "look forward to gathering as much information as possible" to reduce litter. (Manchester Ink Link)

Today in Manchester:

• Boy Scout Memorabilia Show (8 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Join The Morning Buzz at The Hill Bar & Grille at McIntyre Ski Area: Wear your best Halloween Costume and experience Buzz Brews & Boos Halloween Party (21+) on Saturday, Oct. 29, 8-11 p.m. at McIntyre Ski Area." (McIntyre Ski Area)
• Halloween Party at SoHo in downtown Manchester: On Saturday, Oct. 29, 6–11:30 p.m., 20 Old Granite St., Manchester. (Google Events)
• Trick or Treat at the Ballpark: Join us for a FREE annual trick-or-treat community event at the ballpark, at Delta Dental Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 1:30–3:30 p.m. (Google Events)
• 6th Annual Ken Phillips Special Needs Station Trick or Treat: On Saturday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. at Stark Park, 650 River Rd., Manchester. (Google Events)
• Assumption Greek Church Fall Food Fest Bazaar: "Join us on Oct. 29 for delicious food, raffles and more. Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m–6 p.m. at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island Pond Rd., Manchester." (Google Events)

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