Town Offices Reopen After Christmas

Town offices reopen, schools closed: The Merrimack Town offices and Merrimack Public Library will reopen today after being closed on Christmas Day. The Merrimack public schools will be closed for the Christmas break until Thursday, Jan. 2.

Some snow in forecast: According to the National Weather Service, the Merrimack area could get 1- to 3 inches of snow on Thursday afternoon and evening with more snow likely this coming weekend.

GoFundMe campaign underway: A GoFundMe campaign continues to help the family of Christie Billodeau Fazio, a mother who passed away on Dec. 14 after giving birth to a baby boy, Jonathan Lee. Members of the community and of the Bedford Road Baptist Church have raised more than $51,000 of the $55,000 goal.

Looking for a fun vacation activity? Check out Art Happens of Milford's full day arts camp for ages 6-10 on Dec. 26 and 30, or half-day camp for ages 3-6 on Dec. 27. Classes in: Yoga, painting, jewelry, drawing and so much more!
Students should bring: comfortable clothing, towel, warm clothes for outdoor art snack and lunch. Get more details and register at ArtHappensNH.com.

Get your 2014 hunting or fishing license. New Hampshire fishing and hunting licenses for 2014 are now available for purchase. Get yours early and be set for a WILD year of outdoor adventure, from ice fishing this winter to bagging your deer next fall. Licenses are good for the calendar year, from January 1 through December 31, 2014. Purchase online at wildnh.com, at the N.H. Fish and Game Department in Concord, or from any Fish and Game license agent statewide. More information about hunting and fishing licenses.