Town Offices to Close for New Year's Day; Schools to Reopen Thursday

John Bachman's life celebrated: Friends and family members of John Bachman, the retired town fire chief who was killed on Dec. 23 when he was struck by a driver while checking his mailbox, gathered to pay their last respects and celebrate his life.

Take it slow to work this morning: The Merrimack area received up to 3 inches of snow from the latest storm that hit New Hampshire on Sunday night into Monday morning, which could make for some icy conditions for the morning commute. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is calling for bitterly cold temperatures on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and another snow storm on Thursday.

Town offices to close for New Year's Day: The Merrimack town offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day, but will reopen on Thursday. The public schools are also scheduled to reopen on Thursday following the Christmas break.

Ice Rink now open: The Merrimack Department of Public Works announced last week the ice skating rink on O'Gara Drive has re-opened for the season. The rink is located behind the skate park and is open daily pending weather conditions.

Indoor farmers market. The Indoor Milford Farmers Market is up and running for the winter and spring and will be open twice a month until late April. Love Farmers Markets and miss them during the winter? This is your solution! Find meats, fish, eggs, dairy, fresh produce, soups, a variety of baked goods, and much more. Visit the market's website for loads of information including the upcoming schedule, confirmed vendors, upcoming musical guests and more. This week's market is Saturday, Jan. 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium on the Oval. For more information, call 603-345-0860.