Tag Archives: Merrimack
Merrimack To Vote On Putting Public Water Utility In Town’s Control
Merrimack residents will vote this month on giving the town control of their water utility. It comes after two years of struggle with contamination in local wells, likely stemming from local plastics-maker Saint Gobain. | More at NHPR
Posted in Environment, Local NH Politics
Tagged Merrimack, MVD, Pollution, Saint-Gobain, Water
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No Rise in Merrimack Cancers after PFOA “Contamination” is Not Surprising
Long before the “massive” contamination of a portion of Merrimack New Hampshire’s water supply, I was aware of PFOA’s. The Teflon adhering chemistry was already on the radar of the usual suspects as a potential source of easy revenue, actual science be … Continue reading
Report: PFOA Contamination in Merrimack Didn’t Impact Cancer Rates
A new report shows that recent PFOA water contamination in Merrimack does not appear to have resulted in higher cancer rates in town. The state conducted the study after residents were concerned about their health given the levels of PFOA, short … Continue reading
Stench of Bat Feces Forces NH School to Close Classrooms
The stench of bat feces has forced a New Hampshire elementary school to close eight classrooms and work on repairs. Nashua’s The Telegraph newspaper reports a teacher first noticed the odor around Nov. 21 at the James Mastricola Upper Elementary … Continue reading
In Merrimack, Homework No Longer Counts as a Graded Assignment
There is a growing debate in New Hampshire and nationally about the value of homework, and educators are responding. Merrimack School District implemented a new homework protocol at the beginning of this school year. Teachers can still assign practice homework, but … Continue reading
Possibly rabid fox attacks 3 people in Merrimack; search for fox underway
Of the three people who were attacked, two needed medical attention. Officials said the fox may be in the areas of Camp Sargent Road, Whittier Road and Cedar Lane. Police said the fox is extremely aggressive and may attack anyone … Continue reading
NH Legislative Softball Classic will benefit Liberty House
MERRIMACK — New Hampshire’s Democrat and Republican lawmakers will be shifting their focus from Representatives Hall to the softball diamond on Saturday, Oct. 14, when they’ll meet in the First Legislative Softball Classic at the Anheuser-Busch Athletic Complex in Merrimack. The … Continue reading
Warner Teen Arrested For Theft At The Mall
WARNER, NH — A local teen is due in court later this month on a theft charge after allegedly stealing items at the mall, according to police. Bailey Bigelow, 18, of East Main Street in Warner, was arrested on July … Continue reading
Hollis Man Arrested On Gun Charge In Merrimack
MERRIMACK, NH — A local man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly providing false information during the process of attempting to purchase a firearm, according to police. Angel Alamo, 27, of West Hollis Street in Hollis, was arrested on … Continue reading
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Tagged Angel Alamo, Firearms, Hollis, Merrimack, Unsworn Falsification
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Weird light in NH sky has people asking if UFO visited the Granite State
MERRIMACK — UFO sighting or lens flare? One picture taken in Merrimack has people questioning what that weird light in the sky is. The above photo was sent to NH1 News as well as other Facebook sites asking, “What is … Continue reading
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