🌱 Exeter Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Thu, Jun 1)

Hello, neighbors. It’s me, Tony Schinella, your host of the Exeter Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town. Including updates on:

But first, today’s weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Exeter:

Podcast: Roger Wood Talks Big Solar With Unitil’s Alec O’Meara (Patch)
Sharon Dickinson Obituary (2023) – New Britain, CT – Hartford Courant (Legacy.com)
is Beihang University good? (Rebellion Research)
Robert Hartson Obituary (Seacoastonline.com)
AIM to Offer Free Admission to Active Military | Lifestyles … (carriagetownenews.com)
Education is a ‘Field’ Trip on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum … (carriagetownenews.com)
Sandown plant sale returns | News (Eagle-Tribune)
Latest Mouses, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption In Exeter Area (Exeter Patch)
Constance Czelusniak Obituary (1928 – 2023) – Southampton, MA … (Legacy.com)
is Rutgers good? (Rebellion Research)
is Georgetown College good? (Rebellion Research)
June 1, 2023 e-EDITION (Cranston Herald)
7 Seacoast high school baseball teams in NHIAA state tournaments (Foster’s Daily Democrat)
Portsmouth, Exeter boys lacrosse seek repeat state title appearance (Seacoastonline.com)
Takeout Station restaurant in Exeter, NH closes after six months (Seacoastonline.com)
The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle … (Sentinel-Tribune)
William Weldy Obituary (2023) – Raymond, NH – Union Leader (Legacy.com)
An Exeter Federal, Historically Known As The Leman Copp House (Exeter Patch)

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Today in Exeter:

Master Plan Oversight Committee – Exeter Town Offices (8:15 AM)
Ambassadors Meeting – Exeter Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)
Board of Commissioners Meeting – Rockingham County (8:30 AM)
American Independence Museum Camps – Exeter Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
Technical Review Committee (TRC) – Exeter Town Offices (10:00 AM)
Housing Authority – Exeter Town Offices (1:00 PM)
Exeter Farmers’ Market – Exeter Chamber of Commerce (2:30 PM)
Happy Hour at The 101 Grille – Exeter Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)
Communications Advisory Committee – Exeter Town Offices (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

Phillips Exeter Academy: “Never let it be said that Isabella Vesely ’23 hasn’t taken advantage of the Exeter experience. Whether it was serving as captain of Exeter’s powerhouse robotics team, helping the Physics Club reclaim its national title, playing varsity s…” (Phillips Exeter Academy via Instagram)
Vernon Family Farm | Store: “Sometimes it’s a photo that makes you stop and realize—oh, wow…we’re really doing what we dreamed we’d do. Farm store is open daily, come shop today for all your local goodies and feel good about supporting farmers. ♥️ @ryanmurphyphot…” (Vernon Family Farm | Store via Instagram)
Vernon Family Farm: “Sometimes it’s a photo that makes you stop and realize—oh, wow…we’re really doing what we dreamed we’d do. Farm store is open daily, come shop today for all your local goodies and feel good about supporting farmers. ♥️ @ryanmurphyphotos …” (Vernon Family Farm via Facebook)
Exeter(NH) Police Department: “Hazy conditions will continue today as a result of the plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires reaching our area. The good news is the haze shouldn’t be as thick as yesterday, but unfortunately it will still linger. The smoke that moved …” (Exeter(NH) Police Department via Facebook)
Seacoast Artist Association: “Here are four new works beautifully illustrating our June theme show “Sunrise, Sunset and Moonlit Eves” that just opened! “Night Out,” a Portsmouth watercolor by Masako Buck, “Here Comes the Sun” an oil by Kathy Statires, “Notch Sunset,”…” (Seacoast Artist Association via Facebook)
Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball League: “We are getting excited for THIS FRIDAY’s kickoff pep rally to get everyone pumped up for league playoffs in the ‘A’ ‘AA’ and Majors divisions! The pep rally will get going at 5pm at Currier Field! – Troy Gilbert Sportsmanship award recip…” (Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball League via Facebook)
Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH: “Today is the last day to vote for Connor’s Climb Foundation!! It’s the last day to vote for Connor’s Climb Foundation to win a Red Sox Foundation Impact Award, you’ve got until 4:59 PM. Thanks for all of your support this month ❤️ https:…” (Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH via Facebook)
Exeter Parks and Recreation: “Thanks Exeter TV! It is super easy! For more information on certain facilities or equipment, call us at 603-773-6151!” (Exeter Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
Exeter Area GFWC: “📣📣📣📣 The 44th Yuletide Fair is scheduled for November 18, 2023! That’s less than 6 months away! 😲 Who’s excited? Who’s coming? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ #EAGFWC #ExeterNH #GFWC #generalfederationofwomensclubs” (Exeter Area GFWC via Facebook)
Town of Exeter, NH: “Wildfires in Canada are causing hazy skies over town today. The Exeter Fire Department has more information:” (Town of Exeter, NH via Facebook)
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce: “A big thanks to everyone who participated in the Exeter High School Job Fair! We had over 30 employers on hand to talk to kids ages 14-18 about available employment opportunities!” (Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH: “EYLA is doing our first ever Fundraiser to improve the fields at Linden Street! Would love your support! All donations are tax deductible. Feel free to share this message on Facebook or Twitter. Thank you! No donation is too small! We gr…” (Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association, NH via Facebook)
Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy, Frederick R. Mayer Art Center: “Which 403 artist is this?? PEEK-A-BOO 👻 tag away!” (Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy, Frederick R. Mayer Art Center via Facebook)
Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy, Frederick R. Mayer Art Center: “Which 402 artist is this?? PEEK-A-BOO 👻 tag away! #art400popupshow” (Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy, Frederick R. Mayer Art Center via Facebook)
Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy, Frederick R. Mayer Art Center: “Which 402 artist is this?? PEEK-A-BOO 👻 tag away! #art400popupshow #WRF 🔥🔥” (Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy, Frederick R. Mayer Art Center via Facebook)

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— Tony Schinella

About me: Tony is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with three decades of media experience in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has won dozens of awards in both states. A native of the 603, Tony has been the field editor for Patch, off and on, since May 2011. Patch sites in NH include Amherst, Concord, Exeter, Hampton-North Hampton, Londonderry, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Windham, Across NH Patch, and sites and newsletters for Bedford and Manchester. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn:

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