Good morning, Nashua.

Pelham hosted its annual cardboard and duct tape sled fest where racers zoomed down the snowy hill and even tested the fire chief + the State House recently swore in the kid governor and executive councilors to set a bright tone for young leadership.

Kathy Nichols (600 hrs, 6,000 mi) of Future In Sight is named this week’s Hero Among Us for her dedication in driving people in need.

She received special recognition at a Patriots Foundation event when she met Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Officials with the New Hampshire DOT urged local drivers today to keep a safe distance from plow trucks after six were struck last weekend as more snow is expected Tuesday evening — they stressed that drivers need to watch for blind spots since plows travel slowly.

Friends Sarah-Marie Cole and Allison Rankin launched MyCompanionBox, a subscription discovery box offering GLP-1 friendly products in Nashua.

They turned personal weight-loss journeys into a business that helps residents find tested snacks and supplements in a crowded market.

Sturm Ruger laid off roughly 90 employees in New Hampshire yesterday due to cost misalignments, with production lines remaining open.

The layoffs represent less than 5% (of the workforce) and reflect adjustments to the company's cost structure.

Mike Moses examines how used pianos get new life in local homes; a teacher brings story time to life with creative costumes, and Whaleback Mountain hosted inner-city teens from Youth Enrichment Services (YES) for a snowy adventure last month.

Girls Inc. supports girls from age 5 with after-school programs, summer camps and mentoring at centers in Nashua and Manchester — the organization helps them overcome challenges and develop essential life skills.

A new law — House Bill 751 — would require public schools to accept students from anywhere if there is space while local school leaders say it may override local decisions and raise budget worries.

The House may vote on the bill later this week.

Snow fell Tuesday night with 2-4 inches in southern areas and 4-8 inches in central and northern zones, especially over the White Mountains; slippery conditions slowed travel through early Wednesday morning.

Lawmakers at the State House on Tuesday debated amending a bill to set best practices for pig scrambles at fairs, rather than an outright ban, and the committee urged the commissioner to address concerns over plastic bag use & potential animal cruelty.

Animal rights advocates called for ending the tradition.

In Manchester, Tidewater Cafe at the Currier Museum serves art-inspired meals while Crosby Bakery now welcomes visitors at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua — The Fort Restaurant in Lebanon continues to offer hearty portions to truckers and locals.

Flea Market

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Nashua Senior Activity Center — $5 fill-a-bag clothing sale — Explore over 30 vendors for new and used treasures, plus a book sale and raffle.