Very blustery days
If you watched tiny trick-or-treaters in inflatable costumes fighting the wind last week, according to a report by the Boston Globe, it’s not your imagination — it’s been unusually windy lately. In an Oct. 26 online article, the Globe reported that cities across New England, including Manchester, “have recorded top five blustery starts to meteorological fall (September-November) so far, according to the data.” Apparently, the frequent storm systems that have passed through or near New England over the past month or so “introduce a sharp change in atmospheric pressure and blustery conditions arise. Wind is generated by differing pressure systems attempting to find balance.”
QOL score: -1, because there’s the wild beauty of fall and then there’s “I just ate a leaf”
Comment: “It’s important to note that the data is for wind gusts,” the Globe reported. “Just a quick lesson: ‘Wind speed’ is determined by the average flow during a minimum two-minute stretch, while ‘gusts’ are recorded as sudden, instantaneous increases in wind that can last anywhere from a few seconds to 30 seconds.“
A straight shot through Bedford
According to an Oct. 27 online article from WMUR, work on the Bedford tolls is almost halfway done. “The toll canopy has been removed,” the article read, and “the NHDOT said about 40% of the remaining booths, concrete slabs and island have been demolished as well. The project is replacing old booths, which was the site of several crashes, and replacing them with electronic tolling.”
QOL score: +1
Comment: According to WMUR:“Crews will continue to work through the winter on remaining demolition, drainage installation and roadway preparation. The project is expected to be finished by September 2027.”
A new pair of scams
According to an Oct. 27 online article from WMUR, Hudson residents have been receiving emails from scammers posing as town officials. “Police said the messages request payment for permits and applications, and may include details about a person’s property or project,” the WMUR story read. At the same time, New Hampshire Public Radio reported in an Oct. 30 online story that scammers have been targeting authors by impersonating show hosts and producers. “Fraudsters are impersonating public radio producers and hosts — including staff from NHPR — to set up fake interviews and in-person appearances, with the ultimate goal of stealing money,” NHPR reported.
QOL score: -2
Comment: Both the Hudson Police Department and NHPR recommend verifying any requests for money independently. “Officials urge residents to contact the [Town of Hudson] directly using a phone number from the town website before sending any money,” the WMUR article recommended. “If you’re in doubt about the sender, please call [or email] NHPR to verify,” the NHPR story warned.
QOL score last week: 63
Net change: -2
QOL this week: 61
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