Meteor Boom Explained: NASA confirmed Saturday’s “double boom” across Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire was a natural meteor fireball that fragmented about 40 miles above the MA–NH border around 2:06 p.m. EDT, releasing energy estimated at roughly 300 tons of TNT and producing a sonic boom; officials reported no injuries or damage tied to the event. Late-Spring Weather Watch: After a wet, windy Saturday with scattered outages, New Hampshire is set for showers at times Sunday night, then a drier stretch early this week before a warm-up that could push temperatures into the 80s and even near 90 by late week. Outdoor Safety Reminder: Fish and Game urged hikers and other outdoor users to plan for changeable late-spring conditions, including lingering snow or ice at higher elevations, and to use caution and preparedness tools like the voluntary Hike Safe card. Hazardous Waste Enforcement: CRREL agreed to pay a $200,000 fine in New Hampshire after violations of hazardous waste disposal rules were found during a 2021 inspection, with penalties directed to the state hazardous waste clean-up fund. Local Control vs. Growth: A New Hampshire debate over housing and local authority resurfaced as lawmakers consider bills that could shift how state rules interact with town planning decisions. Tick Season Push: HHS launched a federal Lyme and tick-borne illness initiative in Concord, targeting tick populations and warning that tick activity is rising earlier than usual. Roofing Costs Trend: A Verisk study found residential roof replacement costs rose sharply in 2025, driven by hail volatility and aging roofs—even as overall claims volume fell.