Bob & Sons Automotive set to celebrate 60 years in business
read more…: Bob & Sons Automotive set to celebrate 60 years in businessThis week, there will be a party on the West Side that’s been decades in the making.
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Fisher Cat alum named as New York Knicks radio announcer
read more…: Fisher Cat alum named as New York Knicks radio announcerOn Thursday, former Fisher Cats Media Relations Manager and Vice President for Marketing and Communications Tyler Murray was named as the regular play-by-play announcer on ESPN New York Radio and MSG Networks for New York Knicks games, replacing Ed Cohen.
News and Notes from around Manchester’s polling places on Tuesday
read more…: News and Notes from around Manchester’s polling places on TuesdayManchester voters went to the polls on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to cast their ballots for the Democratic and Republican nominees in various state and federal races. After a tour of the city’s 12 wards, here’s a recap of some points of interest discussed by candidates on the scene.
How did Manchester’s 21 high school varsity teams do during the first week of the 2024 NHIAA Fall sports season?
read more…: How did Manchester’s 21 high school varsity teams do during the first week of the 2024 NHIAA Fall sports season?Here’s a recap of scores and standings from the beginning of the year for Manchester’s teams
Ayotte celebrates convincing primary victory and lays groundwork for November
read more…: Ayotte celebrates convincing primary victory and lays groundwork for NovemberAfter a resounding victory in New Hampshire’s Republican Gubernatorial Primary, Kelly Ayotte addressed a packed room of supporters at Bonfire on Elm Street to celebrate and set the course for the upcoming general election campaign.
Granite State Top of the Ticket summaries from Primary Day
read more…: Granite State Top of the Ticket summaries from Primary DayWhile New Hampshire held its Presidential Primaries months ago, its primaries for state and federal offices are just weeks before the General Election. Here’s a recap of who was chosen at the top of the ticket and how it all went down.
Primary Election Day Q&A with Joyce Craig: ‘It’s up to the voters today’
read more…: Primary Election Day Q&A with Joyce Craig: ‘It’s up to the voters today’Ink Link Assistant Editor Andrew Sylvia caught up with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig at her home polling place on Tuesday.
Planning Department’s community tour ends with Ward 3 and a look at the proposed zoning ordinance’s downtown details
read more…: Planning Department’s community tour ends with Ward 3 and a look at the proposed zoning ordinance’s downtown detailsThe series of community meetings on the proposed changes to Manchester’s zoning ordinance concluded on Saturday at the Palace Theatre’s Spotlight Room with a review of how those changes will impact Ward 3, the city’s downtown area.
School board hearing proposal for ten new school buses
read more…: School board hearing proposal for ten new school busesOn Monday, the Manchester Board of School Committee will take a look at a proposal to sell the Manchester School District 10 new school buses.
Police Chief Aldenberg gets unanimous support from Aldermen after public criticism
read more…: Police Chief Aldenberg gets unanimous support from Aldermen after public criticismEarlier this week, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously supported a vote of confidence in Manchester Police Department Chief Allen Aldenberg following calls from several members of the public for his ouster during the public comment session of this week’s Aldermanic meeting.
Aldermen go scorched earth on stipend proposal
read more…: Aldermen go scorched earth on stipend proposalAn attempt to remove the healthcare benefits of the city’s aldermen in exchange for raising their annual stipend was defeated on Tuesday, with another vote prohibiting the concept from returning for another vote before 2025.
Ward 9 zoning changes focus on diversity near Queen City Avenue
read more…: Ward 9 zoning changes focus on diversity near Queen City AvenueManchester residents are running out of time to get their opinion in on the proposed zoning ordinance changes, with Ward 9 topics taking the limelight on Wednesday night.
New program seeks to deter young adult offenders from future crimes
read more…: New program seeks to deter young adult offenders from future crimesWhat could happen for some young people convicted of crimes if they had a pathway out of recidivism? For several stakeholders in Hillsborough County’s criminal justice system, the hope is that Young Adults Court is the answer.
MSD staff gather at SNHU Arena for kick-off to 2024-25 school year
read more…: MSD staff gather at SNHU Arena for kick-off to 2024-25 school yearHundreds of staff members from Manchester’s 21 public schools gathered together as one for what will probably be the only time this year to mentally prepare themselves and each other for the upcoming school year.
Recommendations honoring fallen officer head to Aldermen
read more…: Recommendations honoring fallen officer head to AldermenAt Tuesday’s Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) Committee on Lands and Buildings, recommendations on ways to honor the memory of Manchester Police Department Inspector William Moher are expected to be submitted.
“No grade” grade receiving re-examination by school district
read more…: “No grade” grade receiving re-examination by school districtWill the “no grade” or “NG” grade return to Manchester’s public schools? Following Tuesday’s Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Teaching and Learning Committee’s discussion on the topic, an answer could be coming in the next few months.
Drive-thru policy modification biggest topic at Ward 2 zoning meeting
read more…: Drive-thru policy modification biggest topic at Ward 2 zoning meetingThat second BC-1 area, home to the Z1 Xpress gas station, has been the center of controversy in recent years. Residents noted during the meeting that a legal challenge that would allow the gas station to have a drive-thru window. The current zoning ordinance would not allow the Z1 Xpress to have a drive-thru window without a special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, while the proposed new zoning ordinance would waive that requirement.