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The City of Manchester on Thursday released its finalized Age-Friendly Action Plan: an initiative designed to build a more inclusive, accessible and livable community for older adults, as well as other Manchester residents.
Ward 11 Alderman Norm Vincent was confirmed at the new Chair of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday, accompanying a pair of motions aimed at fostering decorum between the board and the city government’s department heads.
Acclaimed vocal artist and breast cancer survivor Jenene Caramielo on Oct. 9 will perform a tribute to Celine Dion at the Palace Theatre.
In the fourth such event held by Manchester School District Superintendent Dr. Jenn Chmiel, and hosted by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, an overarching theme was presented that aimed to focus on a variety of recent successes with the caveat that it will take a community effort to maintain the district’s momentum.
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) talked with a group of downtown business leaders about the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for New Hampshire small businesses during an event at Diz’s Restaurant on Elm Street earlier this week.
Manchester Neighbors Welcome, a coalition effort convened by 603 Forward and the New Hampshire Youth Movement, pointed to the success of At-Large Aldermanic Candidate June Trisciani and Ward 1 Aldermanic Candidate Bryce Kaw-uh as examples of how important the issue of housing is for Manchester voters.
Hosted by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire (WACNH), the panel discussion was one part of a multi-day tour for the legislators as they sought to meet Americans and express the need for more support in the invasion of their country by the Russian Federation.
On Sept. 17, members of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen were invited on a tour of Live Free Recovery’s new facility on Lowell Street.
Alderman At-Large Joseph Kelly Levasseur has rescinded the resignation of his chairmanship of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The resignation cancelled a second special meeting of the board earlier in the week.
Alderman At-Large Joseph Kelly Levasseur has announced that he is resigning as chair of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) and has apologized to Manchester Health Department Director Anna Thomas.
The polls are closed in each of Manchester’s 12 wards as voters came out to determine who will advance from a set of contested primaries for the 2025 Manchester Municipal Election.
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen have scheduled an ’emergency special’ non-public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10 to address comments made by Board Chairman Joseph Levasseur following the board’s Sept. 2 meeting.
The Manchester Veterans Council is seeking to raise $200,000 to ensure the successful construction of a memorial to honor those who served the United States during the Gulf War, Iraq War and the Global War on Terror.
This week, the Manchester Professional Firefighters Union Local 856 PAC endorsed Tom Bozoian in his run to become the next Alderman in Ward 7.
On Sept. 2, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a three-point plan proposed by Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais regarding the future of the Beech Street Shelter.
This week, Jay Ruais announced that his campaign for re-election as Manchester’s mayor has raised over $625,000 in total contributions, with more than $475,000 cash on hand, setting a record for a municipal race in Manchester.
At the Sept. 2 Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, the board agreed to request a review of Chapter 117 in Manchester’s Code of Ordinances, the portion of the code relating to food service establishments.
During their Aug. 25 meeting, the Manchester Board of School Committee approved a new policy on how to implement the state’s new law banning most cell phone usage in classrooms, although the policy may face further scrutiny as it transitions from theory into practice.
With just over two months left until Manchester’s next municipal election, the campaign of incumbent Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais has released an internal poll indicating a commanding lead in his race against challenger Jess Spillers.
Following outcry from numerous educators during the Manchester Board of School Committee meeting in early August, the August 25th Board of School Committee meeting provided details on why Manchester School District employees no longer have GLP-1 medications covered by insurance.