? Patch AM: Pittsfield Man Indicted On Sexual Enticement Charges: Court Roundup

Good morning Concord! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ?? In today's newsletter:

• Concord residents face serious charges in court roundup.
• Concord events: Farmers' Market, fire, and charity ride.
• Concord firefighters tackle South End dryer fire.

Also on today's calendar: Huge Annual Girl Scout yard sale. and 10 other events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a cat that gives up? ? (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
• Monday: Windy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

? News we're reading

1. Pittsfield Man Indicted On Sexual Enticement Charges: Court Roundup (patch.com) ? In a recent court roundup, a Merrimack County grand jury indicted several individuals, including Shaun Leary and Jason P. Marcoux from Concord. Leary faces a habitual offender charge, while Marcoux was indicted for reckless conduct involving dangerous driving in Concord.
   

2. Dryer Fire; Helping Vets; Robotics; Bills Head To Guv: PM Patch NH (patch.com) ? Concord is bustling with activity as the Farmers? Market kicks off its 2025 season, and firefighters recently tackled a dryer fire in the South End. Additionally, the Concord Hospital Trust is gearing up for its 20th Anniversary Pedaling for Payson event, supporting local cancer care.
   

3. Concord Firefighters Extinguish Dryer Fire In The South End (patch.com) ? Concord firefighters swiftly extinguished a dryer fire in the South End, ensuring safety for residents. The incident occurred early Friday morning, and mutual aid was initially requested but later canceled as the situation was brought under control.
   

4. City Of Concord: Adult Gym Walk-In Schedule For May 2025 (patch.com) ? Concord residents can stay active this May with the city's adult gym walk-in schedule. The city has released details on available times for locals to enjoy fitness facilities, ensuring everyone can find a convenient time to exercise.
   

5. Concord Hospital Trust Hosts 20th Anniversary Pedaling for Payson (patch.com) ? Concord Hospital Trust is gearing up for the 20th anniversary of Pedaling for Payson, a charity event supporting cancer care at the Payson Center. The event will take place on September 6, featuring various cycling activities and a post-ride barbecue.
   

? Upcoming Events in Concord

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? Featured events ?

Saturday May 17

• Concord Farmers' Market
  Concord NH Farmers Market, Capitol St, Concord
  8:30 am

Monday May 19

• The Principal's Table
  Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave, Concord
  8:30 am

Other local events

Saturday May 17

• Huge Annual Girl Scout yard sale.
  Arnie's Place, 164 Loudon Rd, Concord
  8:30 am
• Walk For Sight
  Downtown, Concord; Concord, NH; 107 N. Main Street,
  9:00 am
• Storytime Stations at the Heights
  Heights Branch Library 14 Canterbury Road, Concord, NH 03301,
  9:30 am
• Nakba Memorial Event
  Veteran's Memorial Park, 723 Elm St, Manchester
  1:00 pm

Sunday May 18

• PMSPCA Brunch Benefit
  95 Silk Farm Rd, Concord
  9:00 am
• Storytime! with children's authors Kari Allen and Carrie Kruck
  Gibson's Bookstore, 45 S Main St, Concord
  1:00 pm
• Symphony NH: Illuminated Ensembles - Chamber Favorites
  Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord
  4:00 pm

Monday May 19

• Cuddle Babies Lapsit
  Concord Public Library - Penacook Library & Activity Center, 76 Community Drive, Penacook
  9:30 am
• Cuddle Babies
  Penacook Library & Activity Center 76 Community Drive, Penacook, NH 03303,
  9:30 am
• Teens & Tweens T-Shirt Totes
  Concord Public Library, 45 Green St, Concord
  6:00 pm

? Events Nearby

Saturday May 17

• Bow Garden Club Plant Sale
  Bow Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road, Bow
  8:00 am
• FREE CLASS: Pollinator Gardening & Beneficial Insects
  Black Forest Nursery, 209 King St, Boscawen
  9:00 am
• Canterbury Shaker Village Cross Country 5K
  Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury
  10:00 am
• Lakes Region Craft Fair
  Tanger Outlets Tilton, 120 Laconia Rd, Tilton
  10:00 am

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? Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Detectives work with FBI after $3.
  1 million in gold was scammed from an elderly resident; Ji Li of Middletown, CT, arrested on the Heights. https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh? (Nextdoor The West Side)
• City Manager Tom Aspell proposes raising the tax rate by 3.
  96% to cover $2.4 million in pay increases and $31.6M in capital improvements. https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/concord-budget-hearings? (Nextdoor The West Side)

• Bighornlaw posted a job opening for Foreclosure Real Estate Specialist in Concord. Apply here.
• Northeast Delta Dental posted a job opening for Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A quitty.
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