5 Things: 'Employment Connect' at City Hall Today

1. Looking for Employment Opportunities? The Greater Nashua Continuum of Care presents the 5th Annual Employment Connect, 9 a.m. at City Hall, for those seeking employment.Details here.

2. Board of Aldermen Meet Tonight: Lots of agenda items, including the great parking lot debate of 2013, between CVS and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. A committee recommends getting a second opinion on the value of the city's slice of property pie before signing on the dotted line. You can click here to find the entire meeting agenda and supporting paperwork.

3. Brand Launch Party Wednesday on Water Street: Come out for free food and drinks, and to learn more about the citywide rebranding campaign. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Details here.

4. Recount Shifts Candidates for November Election: Directing your attention to the Ward 8 Primary results, which changed following a recount in Concord on Monday. Latha Mangipudi has won over opponent Carl Andrade after "human error" relegated her votes to the wrong pile during a hand count. Whether you care about this election or not, there are a few lessons here – like always ask for a recount, never give up, human error happens, and the agony of defeat is sometimes unexpectedly followed by the thrill of victory. Congratulations to both Mangipudi and Andrade for running good campaigns.

5. Recipes to Save you Time and Money: Hope you're liking one of our newer features, which brings you tips and recipes to help save time in the kitchen and preserve some green in your wallet. Yesterday's feature: Simple Dinner Tips for School Nights is full of great ideas.