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Hey there, Nashua! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Nashua’s clean audit really says about city finances
  • How a deadly Route 101 crash claimed the life of a Nashua man
  • Why Nashua just beat Aurora as America’s top move-to city

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Services and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Nashuafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Nashuafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Morning flurries; windy, with a high of 40 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 38, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and frigid, with a high of 19 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua's audit determines financial statements to be in ‘good working order' (inklink.news) — Nashua’s latest independent audit found the city’s financial records in good working order and compliant with GAAP, with no major adjustments needed. Auditors highlighted a strong general fund and improving reserves, while noting long‑term pension and retiree benefit obligations that the city is scheduled to fund through 2037.
   

2. Nashua Man Dies After Route 101 Crash In Candia: New Hampshire State Police Roundup (patch.com) — A 58-year-old Nashua man, Joseph L. Lavoie, died after his Subaru crashed and caught fire on Route 101 in Candia Monday morning, despite rescue efforts from passing drivers. The same state police roundup also notes a separate Merrimack stop involving a Nashua driver accused of registration and license violations.
   

3. Aurora named one of the best cities to move to in U.S. (thevoice.us) — Nashua has been ranked the top city in the country to move to in MRI Software’s new Move-In-Magnet Index, edging out Aurora, Cleveland, Dover, and Salt Lake City. The index credits Nashua and similar cities for combining strong job markets, reasonable costs, and safety to offer a lifestyle big metros can’t match.
   

4. Pedestrian killed in So. Willow Street accident, police say (unionleader.com) — A Nashua woman driving an SUV was involved in a fatal crash that killed a 65-year-old Manchester pedestrian on South Willow Street Monday evening. Manchester police say the victim later died at a local hospital, and their traffic unit is still investigating. Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact Manchester police with information.
   

5. Here's a fix to remove all creases in sheets (tribtoday.com) — A Nashua reader’s tip about emptying coffee cans is featured in this national Heloise household hints column, giving a small local shout-out. The rest of the piece shares practical advice on smoothing sheet creases, handling shopping carts, making fluffier eggs, and keeping pets safe from raisins.
   

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  • This is my first time posting anything.
    I just wanted to thank the person or people who left something called "The Elfie Award", at my house. I hope you know how much this made our day. … (Nextdoor Lincoln Park)
  • Merry Christmas to all and I hope everyone is able to make it a beautiful one even if it’s a rough one find that one thing that is of beauty in your life, hold on to it and be grateful!
    And for those who have to spend it alone or in pain this year my heart and thoughts goes out to each one of you! And to all have a happy new year! It… (Nextdoor Nashua Crown Hill)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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