Salem Volunteer Of The Year + High School Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Happy Friday, people of Salem! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Denise Dolloff was named Volunteer of the Year by the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce during its recent awards ceremony. Also, the Salem High School Hall of Fame ceremony is coming up and it looks like rain will set in through the weekend.

Have a great day!

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 76 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Salem:

1. AroundNH: Let the Halloween haunting begin in New Hampshire (The Union Leader)
2. New Hampshire Brewery is Throwing a Big 'Ole Beerfest in an Apple Orchard (wokq.com)
3. Salem Hall of Fame ceremony Oct. 1 | Sports (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Salem:

• Activity Fair - Salem High School (12:00 AM)
• Paint Your Pet! Salem High School (2:00 PM)

Salem Patch Notebook

• North Salem School: "Ms. Scenna became a Gigi again yesterday! Congratulations and welcome to the world Miss Eloise!" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Yes, it's #NationalDogWeek, but these kitties are so sweet we just had to share them! 😻" (Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "Our fifth graders’ reading lesson today involved using clues to solve a mystery: what happened to Mr. Smith?" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Ms. Murphy's class uses instruments for the first time in Music Class. 🎷🎺🎻" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "I love driving down Route 28 and seeing the beautiful flag at Rockingham Honda! It makes me smile every time I drive by. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our Annual Dinner Meeting and Awards Ceremony was held last night at the Atkinson Resort & Country Club. Salem Co-operative Bank was our Platinum Sponsor for the event. Our 3 award recipients: Bill Ermer, William A Brown Distinguished Bu..." (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Choice time in Mrs. Gendron's Class." (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Check this out - 30 easy peasy dog treat recipes! #NationalDogWeek https://www.thisdogslife.co/30-super-easy-dog-treats-recipes-using-5-ingredients-or-less/" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great night celebrating wonderful people like Bill Ermer, Palmer Gas & Oil. Bill was recognized as the 2021 William A. Brown Businessperson of the Year. #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #awardsceremony #loveourcommunity" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Bill Ermer-Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year 2021. Presented by last year's winner, Chris Nicoli. Bill thanks his family, staff and Donna Morris from the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce http://sctv-17.com/Cab..." (Facebook)
• Granite United: "Dream Team Rally Night is THIS SUNDAY at 5pm at our Salem Campus! This event is for EVERYONE who serves on dream teams at Granite. We want to celebrate YOU and get excited for what's to come! Sign up for #GUDreamTeamRally at https://bit...." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Daisy Cleaners will help make your life easier for you. Drop off, drive thru, pick up by Daisy....all services are available. #wickedawesomemember. #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "What better way to spend National Consignment Day with our member, New Beginnings Furniture Consignment ! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal. #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Volunteer for the 5th Annual Salem Scramble! Although you might be a bit older than the grade 1-8 requirement, there's no reason to miss out on the excitement of this year's Salem Scramble on Saturday, October 16. Sign up for your 2-hour..." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Take & Make Craft each Wednesday. Today make a wrist parrot. Be sure to get yours while supplies last." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "What a great idea! I wish I knew Hunter's Landscaping when my kids were little. Check out all he can do for you for your yard. #grsalemchamberofcommerce. #wickedawesomemember #shoplocal #supportlocal" (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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