Committee advances outline of mandated classroom cell phone ban policy

read more…: Committee advances outline of mandated classroom cell phone ban policy

After the passage of a new state law that came into effect on July 1 banning cell phones in classes “from bell to bell” outside of a few exceptions, the Manchester School District is now required to create a new policy upholding that new law. During Wednesday’s Manchester Board of School Committee Policy Committee meeting, the skeleton of that new policy was put forward for final approval by the full Board of School Committee next week.

Mayor’s three requests addressing Beech Street Shelter receive Aldermanic support

read more…: Mayor’s three requests addressing Beech Street Shelter receive Aldermanic support

During their August 5th meeting, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved requests recommended by Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais regarding the future of the Beech Street Shelter as well as what may potentially come after it, in efforts to aid the city’s homeless population.

Planning Board takes up site plan application for 240 townhouses near Londonderry border

read more…: Planning Board takes up site plan application for 240 townhouses near Londonderry border

As the final preparations for the city’s Independence Day fireworks were taking place just a few blocks away, some urban planning fireworks were taking place inside Manchester City Hall’s Aldermanic Chambers as residents living near the Manchester/Londonderry border returned to express opposition to a site plan application for a proposed townhouse development at the Manchester Planning Board’s early July meeting.

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