Concord’s Siren, Legal News, and July 4 Plans | Concord News

St. Paul’s School sounds its emergency siren for a drill—loud, but harmless—with a prerecorded message to test alert systems across Concord and surrounding towns. Meanwhile, Merrimack County grand jurors handed down new indictments tied to drugs, weapons, and theft, including cases linked to Concord’s unhoused population. Concord gears up for its 250th anniversary July 4th bash, complete with a Main Street parade, State House events, and fireworks—expect street closures and tight parking. A man accused of leading a high-speed police chase last year faces sentencing on December 10th after a plea deal was reached. And the State House hosted educational tours during PorcFest, sparking lively debate over the Free State Project’s influence on local taxes and education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac785b6ef0794c2d