Salem Animal Shelter Gets Big Donation + Town Manager Contract

Morning, neighbors! Jason Claffey here with a brand-new issue of the Salem Daily.

The Salem Animal Rescue League celebrated a big donation of cat food, while the Salem Farmers Market is seeking volunteers.

Also, Town Manager Chris Dillon got a new contract. And if you're among those seeking a new job, Reflex Tuning is hiring nearby in Londonderry.

Have a great day!

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First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 68 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. Salem town manager given new contract despite police opposition (Yahoo News)
2. Pauline Ouellette Obituary (2021) - Salem, NH - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
3. Letter: Finish work to buffer residents from I-93 noise (Eagle-Tribune)
4. ProPhotonix Launches Powerful New UV LED Curing System – The COBRA Cure FX4 (PR Web)
5. Bull Moose workers join union in wake of mass firing, rehiring (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Salem:

• Sending Students Picture Day - Salem High School (12:00 AM)

Salem Patch Notebook

• Salem Animal Rescue League: "WOW! We asked and boy did you all deliver! Our kitties now have lots of food thanks to you! We couldn't be more grateful! THANK YOU!!!!!" (Facebook)
• Lancaster Elementary School: "Flora visiting the classrooms 🐾" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We are celebrating 2,500 likes on our Facebook page. Thank you, Marie at Pentucket Bank! #wickedawesomember" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "Steel going up at Woodbury School today. Here's a live look!" (Facebook)
• St Joseph Regional Catholic School: "We open our year at St. Joseph Regional Catholic School with our Harvest Mass. For many years it has been a long-standing tradition for the eighth grade class to make preparations and participate in this joyous day at church. We asked ou..." (Facebook)
• Salem NH Farmers Market: "The new school year has started and do you know a student or high school athlete that needs their volunteer hours? We are the perfect place to join! Please reach out to darina.relyea@salemnhfarmersmarket.org to set up a time slot to volu..." (Instagram)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Did you hear the GREAT news????? Salem, NH was chosen #44 in the Top 50 Places to live 2021-2022 by Money Magazine. https://money.com/collection/b... #top50placestolive #supportlocal ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to see our members and community joining together for something good. Salem NH Police Department had a yoga class with our member, Project Soul Yoga. It looks like everyone had a great time! Project Soul Yoga phone: 603-770-2698 ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "This sounds like a fun time, a "Home Grown Harvest Dinner" in the fields of J & Farms in Derry, NH, on Thursday, September 23rd. You have the opportunity to have a farm hayride tour, a great dinner from Tuscan Kitchen, and drinks. Check ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Fall and Apple Cider from Aroma Joe's Coffee! A perfect match!! #wickedawesomember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Many thanks to Pentucket Bank for a successful Business After Hours at their Salem, NH location. McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shops - Salem NH, served delicious food for all of the attendees. It was so much fun to see networking hap..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "So much fun going on at The Residence at Salem Woods - Salem, NH during National Assisted Living Week! It is great to see the staff and residents so involved. #wickedawesomenewmember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #loveours..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We are sharing some photos of the amazing work done by our newest chamber member, Hunter's Landscaping! Hunter has great design ideas for your yard and is very conscientious about his work. Please give him a call! Phone: 603-327-5800 web..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Did you know our member, Ya Mas Greek Taverna & Bar , offers catering?" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Interesting article from our newest member, LukeJackson Benefit Solutions! #newchambermember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A fun activity for you and your child Tuscan Kitchen! #wickedawesomember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)

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— Jason Claffey

About me: I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship at The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University and worked as a news reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010.

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