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🌱 Patch AM: Lowell Man Indicted On Nashua Strangulation, Knife Threat Charges: Superior Court Indictment Roundup

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Nashua residents among latest felony indictments in Hillsborough County
  • Will downtown Nashua parking stay paid until 9 p.m.?
  • Which Nashua leaders just joined United Way’s 2026 governance team?

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 33 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Considerable clouds, temps: high: 31, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 25 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lowell Man Indicted On Nashua Strangulation, Knife Threat Charges: Superior Court Indictment Roundup (patch.com) — Nashua residents are named in a new Hillsborough County grand jury indictment list, including cases involving alleged domestic violence, robbery, drug possession, and stalking in the city. The roundup also details prior theft and drug-related convictions tied to Nashua courts, underscoring ongoing public safety and justice system activity affecting local neighborhoods.
   

2. Legislation to revert Zone 1 parking meter time back to 7 p.m. receives unfavorable recommendation to full board (inklink.news) — Nashua’s Committee on Infrastructure has rejected a proposal to roll back downtown Zone 1 parking meter hours from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m., keeping the extended evening enforcement in place for now. Alderman Tom Lopez argued the longer hours hurt Ward 4 residents and businesses, while consultants and other aldermen said early data shows the new system is working and needs more time to be evaluated.
   

3. United Way of Greater Nashua announces 2026 Governance Board and Community Advisory Council (inklink.news) — United Way of Greater Nashua, based on Broad Street in Nashua, has announced its 2026 Governance Board and Community Advisory Council, featuring many leaders from Nashua city government, schools, health care, and nonprofits. The refreshed board aims to strengthen the organization’s impact across Greater Nashua, with new members joining familiar local figures from City Hall, Nashua schools, and area hospitals.
   

4. Largest New Hampshire cities see downward trend in opioid overdoses (wmur.com) — Nashua is seeing a major improvement in opioid-related public health, with AMR reporting just 31 suspected overdoses in November across Nashua and Manchester, the lowest in a decade. Officials credit focused work to get unhoused residents into housing and treatment, and say overdose numbers have been trending downward for about a year.
   

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  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Celebrates Youth Voices and Community Support at Annual Holiday Auction —Derek Pollacchi 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 )
  • Aaron LaCroix of Aaron’s Enterprise is awesome.
    I needed help moving a piece of furniture from my lower level up 2 floors. Responsive, professional and fair pricing. Aaron got it done! I can’t… (Nextdoor Somerset)
  • Office Pride posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaning Technician in Nashua. Apply here.
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