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Spotted on the Merrimack calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Holiday Shop

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Hello again Merrimack! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Merrimack cope after losing its longtime Anheuser-Busch brewery?
  • What cutting-edge DARPA project is coming to BAE’s Merrimack site?
  • How Merrimack’s Tim McGough became a 2026 target and crypto watchdog

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers’ Guild Holiday Shop and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 25 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Anheuser-Busch closing its New Hampshire facility in Merrimack next year (wmtw.com) — Anheuser-Busch will close its Merrimack brewery in early 2026, cutting about 124 local jobs and ending a 54-year presence in town. State and local officials say they’re working to connect affected Merrimack workers with resources, while the company offers transfers, relocation help, or severance packages.
   

• BAE Systems Secures DARPA Contract for Autonomous Tracking (executivebiz.com) — BAE Systems will carry out part of a new $16 million DARPA contract at its Merrimack facility, advancing autonomous satellite-based tracking technology. The work keeps high-tech defense research activity in town and could support local jobs tied to space and national security programs.
   

• State House Dome: National Democrats all in to flip NH Senate from red to blue (unionleader.com) — Merrimack Republican Sen. Tim McGough features prominently in this roundup, both as a key target for Democrats hoping to flip the New Hampshire Senate and as a sponsor of a bipartisan bill to regulate risky crypto ATMs statewide. The piece also tracks broader State House maneuvering, from national Democrats’ 2026 plans to Governor Ayotte’s government-efficiency push and shifting endorsements in upcoming congressional and Senate races.
   

📸 Around Merrimack

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrimack

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 16
  • Planning Board Meeting
    Merrimack Town Clerk , 8 Baboosic Lake Rd , Merrimack
    6:30 pm
  • Winter Concert / Snow date is 12/18
    Merrimack School District , 36 McElwain Street , Merrimack
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Wrestling at Pelham
    Merrimack Middle School , 31 Madeline Bennett Lane , Merrimack
    4:00 pm
  • JMUES Winter Concert
    Mastricola Upper Elementary School , 26 Baboosic Lake Road , Merrimack
    6:00 pm
  • Public Hearing-Ethics Committee Charter Amendment
    Matthew Thornton Room , 8 Baboosic Lake Rd , Merrimack
    7:00 pm
  • Town Council meeting
    Town of Merrimack , 8 Baboosic Lake Rd , Merrimack
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Photos With Santa (Inclduing Pet Photos!)
    Merrimack High School , 38 McElwain St , Merrimack
    5:30 pm
  • Holiday Simmer Pot Kit Workshop
    Silver Bells DIY design & decor -501 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve Services
    214 Main St , Nashua
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney for December, 2025 —Maureen Mooney Read on Patch
  • MacDonald: Dropping Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1 Might Be Racist —Steve MacDonald Read on Patch
  • Alvirne High School in Hudson was evacuated after a fire broke out in a classroom, with no injuries reported.
    8:37AM on Dec 11: Alvirne High School was evacuated due to a fire in a classroom. (Nextdoor )
  • New Hampshire Staffing posted a job opening for Floor Supervisor - Full-Time in Merrimack. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Merrimack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrimack here.

🗞 Nearby News

Amherst

  • Toy Drives In Concord: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone (patch.com)

Bedford

  • By shifting culture, Cashman has built Dartmouth men's hockey team into national contender (unionleader.com)

Nashua

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