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Hooksett Zoning Board grants variance for 160 residential units at former Cigna complex

Monday, April 21, 2025Monday, April 21, 2025

Earlier this month, the Hooking Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 4-1 to approve variance requests allowing Chelmsford Hooksett Properties LLC to construct 160 residential units in the former Cigna building at 2 College Park Drive, a large step in what could become a significant addition to the Greater Manchester area’s available portfolio of housing.

2025 Fisher Cat(alog) Week 2: The Iowa Meat Truck makes history

Monday, April 21, 2025

While the Queen City has already had a month of spring, the weather is finally (fingers crossed) getting a little better for baseball. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ bats are heating up too, here’s a recap of their April 15-20 series against the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals: the Harrisburg Senators.

Manchester one of four NH sites hosting City Nature Challenge later this month

Saturday, April 19, 2025

During the last weekend of April, the Nature Conservancy of New Hampshire (TNC-NH) is leading the City Nature Challenge, which they describe as a fun and inclusive way to get people outside and exploring nature in their own backyards.

Puritan Backroom hosts celebration honoring 50 years of chicken tenders, feeds Jersey Shore gang

Saturday, April 19, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

Manchester is well known as the Chicken Tender Capital of the World, and that fact was celebrated on Thursday afternoon with an event honoring 50 years of the dish’s existence at the place of its creation: the Puritan Backroom.

Cavanaugh seeks to retake Ward 1 Aldermanic seat

Monday, April 21, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

2023 Mayoral Candidate Kevin Cavanaugh announced that he will be running to represent Ward 1 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Kaw-uh launches campaign for Ward 1 Alderman seat

Saturday, April 19, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

Planning Board Chair Bryce Kaw-uh has announced his candidacy for the Ward 1 Aldermanic seat in the 2025 Manchester Municipal Election.

Ayotte explains policy initiatives at State of the State forum

Wednesday, April 16, 2025Wednesday, April 16, 2025

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte provided an overview of her first few months in office on Wednesday morning at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College as part of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State event.

Aldermen grapple with next steps on school budget following hours of public comment

Wednesday, April 16, 2025Wednesday, April 16, 2025

A total of 60 people spoke at a Special Meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ Fiscal Year 2026 Manchester School District Budget, with almost all of them speaking with frustration regarding the gap between the mayor’s budget and the Manchester Board of School Committee’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 School District budget.

Variance requests for Ramsey Street congregate living facility gets okayed by Zoning Board

Thursday, April 17, 2025Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Last week, the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variances for a congregate living facility at 117 Ramsey St. following near unanimous praise regarding its operations.

Tax activists seek Pappas’ support on renewing TCJA

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

April 15 is Tax Day in America and protesters gathered outside of U.S. Representative Chris Pappas’ office on Elm Street urging him to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act or TCJA.

2025 Fisher Cat(alog) Week 1: Starting off with a Dog and Pony Show

Sunday, April 27, 2025Monday, April 14, 2025

The first week (and change) of the Eastern League season is done and now it’s time to take a look back on the highs and lows for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in Ink Link’s new column: the Fisher Cat(alog)

School board predicts dire consequences if $9.5 million reduction from their budget request is upheld

Tuesday, April 15, 2025Monday, April 14, 2025

Manchester School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Chmiel announced that if Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ proposed FY’ 26 Manchester School District budget figure passes without amendment, it would cause severe impacts to the district’s ability to serve its students.

April 15: Special hearing scheduled for public comment on fiscal year ’26 City Budget

Monday, April 14, 2025Monday, April 14, 2025

Following the release of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ Fiscal Year 2026 proposed city budget, a special hearing for anyone seeking to provide public input on the proposed budget, scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Mayor fields budget questions at Chamber of Commerce Future Focus event

Monday, April 14, 2025Monday, April 14, 2025

With municipal budget season well underway in the Queen City, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais joined the Manchester Chamber of Commerce for a question and answer session with the public on the ongoing municipal budget process recently at the Rex Theatre.

City leaders approve sewer rate changes

Sunday, April 13, 2025Sunday, April 13, 2025

Earlier this month, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to modify the existing rate structure for sewer rates, execute the necessary contract for the combined sewer overflow (CSO) program and grant authorization to the City of Manchester’s Finance Department to issue the necessary bonds for the CSO Program.

Manchester-area students and educators honored by Education Alliance for New Hampshire

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Last week, the Education Alliance for New Hampshire (formerly Campus Compact for NH) celebrated achievements of individuals and organizations dedicated to community betterment at its annual Presidents’ Awards ceremony.

NH health leaders gather to discuss potential outcomes from of House-passed budget cuts

Sunday, April 13, 2025Sunday, April 13, 2025

Following the recent vote in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, health care leaders from across the state gathered at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester to discuss the impacts of funding cuts included in the House-passed budget.

Pizza Man is your 2025 Pizza Madness Champion

Monday, March 2, 2026Friday, April 11, 2025

It’s official: Pizza Man has repeated as the Ink Link Pizza Madness Tournament Champion, defeating Crown Tavern for the honor.

Saint Anselm roundtable discusses pending legislation addressing New Hampshire’s housing crisis

Thursday, April 10, 2025

As policymakers in Concord propose solutions to New Hampshire’s housing crisis, housing supply advocates gathered at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics to discuss ways to better advocate for laws that help create affordable homes for Granite Staters.

Maura Sullivan announces bid to replace Pappas in NH First Congressional District

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

This week, former Obama Administration official and New Hampshire Democratic Party First Vice Chair Maura Sullivan announced that she will seek the 2026 Democratic Nomination for U.S. Representative in the New Hampshire First Congressional District after incumbent Chris Pappas’ announcement that he will run for U.S. Senate.

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