What are they getting contaminated with? Curious if I should make sure my parents know

Interesting, sorry to hear that. IIRC the duck was the priciest entrée at ~$55, so I can understand being disappointed if it wasn't done correctly. Duck is not difficult to prepare if you know what you're doing! Neither my wife nor I ordered the duck, but our experience was quite different from what you're describing.

Cure is exceptional and the chef owner was on the show chopped twice!

Possible clues from r/wwiipics:

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Here is a link for a P-47N in the same markings and with the next sequential serial number (4488538) as a member of the 414th Fighter Group in the Pacific. I think it is safe to say these are both P-47Ns, probably both P-47N-5s belonging to the 414th Fighter Group, given the markings. Link to the 414th FG wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/414th_Fighter_Group

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According to this page, the aircraft in the background is a P-47N, which is also suggested by the extended vertical surface on the tail and the additional antennas. It seems serial numbers in that vicinity were operated by the 414th FG, and this photo was likely taken on Iwo Jima.

Was right about to post this!

Great site. Thx for the link!

This is a clear and concise answer.

Merrimack public water - continually tested and filtration systems in place. All town wells have been upgraded to meet EPA standards (including the recent more updated EPA thresholds).

Private wells - some homeowners have gotten wells tested and added filtration systems. Case by case basis only. Without test results, assume the water is unsafe for consumption.

when we moved into our house (in bedford) we asked for a PFAS report, which the previous owners had recent documentation. We were told our water is good to drink with our fridge water filter.

Yes, contrary to the other comments, the public water supply in Merrimack is safe to drink. Like you, I also called the water quality director and they kindly gave me a run down of all the upgrades that have been done (the final upgrade went live in October 2022 IIRC).

The new systems are also under the updated EPA thresholds, so Merrimack happens to be ahead of the curve in that regard.

Whether people ‘believe’ it’s safe is a separate question. I encourage anyone to call in or personally visit the town water facilities to receive education on the subject.

Traffic is a major concern for that area. There's a lot of through traffic trying to get over the river, adding in local residential traffic and possibly even commuter rail traffic is just not going to happen without major changes. Whether that's severing Bridge/Canal St from the bridges and making it local traffic only or making both Bridge/Canal and East Hollis St one-ways.. something is needed.

Then there's the lack of schools in the area, a lack of recreation options (parks), it's not pedestrian or cyclist compatible. Who knows what the underground utilities are like... water and sewer.

If commuter rail does happen, they might want to consider access from the south, perhaps using Alds St somehow so the vehicle traffic isn't added to the bridge and local traffic on Canal/Bridge & East Hollis.

Price is a factor. For the money it was average at best, octopus wasn’t good, duck fat biscuit was hard and boring, PastaAmore has a much better seafood risotto, 4 people at the table disliked the mixed drinks and the dessert was just okay. We all agreed it wasn’t worth going back. I would happily spend the same money or more at any of Mike Buckley’s restaurants, Hannover st chophouse, Sunas, Burdicks, The Pearl or Del Rossi’s. Our server was really great, I just wish he didn’t have to apologize for the kitchen and bar.

What?

Agree with this rec 😁

Gibbet hill right over the border in Groton is very good

Dang. A bit harsh on the seriously mentally ill person.

Thank you!!

The only people who should be drinking the water in Merrimack should be the family members of Saint Gobain management who poisoned the water and then.lied about it.

Merrimack's groundwater is contaminated with PFAS thanks to Saint-Gobain.

https://www.cleanwaternh.org/

I'd never go to a Catholic hospital anyway. not with this uterus.

Looks like a hobo code mark or a sign for drugs. Either way, be careful

I just called and they confirmed they got the last treatment station up and running and it's all safe to drink.. I guess whether you trust that or not is another story

The area has been blighted forever and the obvious fix, converting it into high-density housing surrounding a functioning train station, always seems to be opposed by NIMBYs worried about bridge traffic.

Driving towards Conway on 302 is beautiful. Portland is also a blast...more breweries per capita than anywhere else in the US. Down by the water is nice and Old Port has tons of shops and restaurants. Also a nice place to spend a weekend! Have fun...I'm guessing you're gonna love it.

Often don't have too much of a choice, but I'll keep this in mind. Up in the northern end of the state we didn't have any doctors that could perform the surgery my grandmother needed in an emergency a few years ago. She would have died that night if CMC hadn't been able to take her within a 2 hour notice (and similarly long drive in an Ambulance). Makes me afraid to have any medical complications in NH...

To be fair New Hampshire’s water has a bunch of arsenic in it that is naturally occurring, we have a pretty high rate of bladder cancer. I also think there’s radon in areas but I can’t remember where. So it’s not like Merrimack is the only bad water, it’s not like we only have to worry about the PFOAs, get a good filter to take care of the arsenic as well