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Pizza Tournament Day 4/5: Have you voted yet?
read more…: Pizza Tournament Day 4/5: Have you voted yet?Check out the latest update as of approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21. as well as some comments from our voters
Palestinian resolution supporters halt Aldermanic meeting
read more…: Palestinian resolution supporters halt Aldermanic meetingOn Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting was delayed after supporters of a resolution seeking a ceasefire in Gaza began to chant pro-Palestinian slogans, halting the possibility of any further progress in the meeting.
Pizza Tournament Day 3: “It’s Like a Mosh Pit of Flavors in My Mouth”
read more…: Pizza Tournament Day 3: “It’s Like a Mosh Pit of Flavors in My Mouth”It’s Day Three of the Manchester Ink Link Pizza Madness Tournament seeding week and we’re approaching 400 votes so far.
Sherbrooke Quebec interested in becoming sister city to Manchester
read more…: Sherbrooke Quebec interested in becoming sister city to ManchesterIn December, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) approved a move to investigate a sister city relationship with the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec. Now, it appears that Sherbrooke is interested in the proposal.
Pizza Tournament Day 1: Deadproof takes commanding lead
read more…: Pizza Tournament Day 1: Deadproof takes commanding leadAs of approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, the mobile pizza pop-up Deadproof Pizza has taken a commanding lead in the race to determine the seeding for Manchester Ink Link’s first ever Pizza Tournament.
Organizations give their initial pitches for CIP funding
read more…: Organizations give their initial pitches for CIP fundingOn Tuesday, a set of non-city organizations presented a set of proposals for Community Improvement Program (CIP) funding to Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais as he begins his Fiscal Year 2025 city budgeting process.
Ruais discusses city issues during Ward 1 meeting
read more…: Ruais discusses city issues during Ward 1 meetingOn Thursday night, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais invited the public for a town hall-style meeting for Ward 1, located inside the Webster Elementary School gymnasium.
Here is a recap of what was discussed.
Ruais touts accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, during State of City address
read more…: Ruais touts accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, during State of City addressHe double checked his phone app and confirmed that he has 691 days left in his term, but Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais does not want to wait to get things done.
Proposed school budget heads to the Aldermen
read more…: Proposed school budget heads to the AldermenThe Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) approved a Fiscal Year 2025 requested Manchester School District tax-cap compliant budget during Monday night’s meeting, sending final confirmation of the budget forward to the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA).
Aldermen approve ordinance change affecting future sober home requests
read more…: Aldermen approve ordinance change affecting future sober home requestsOn Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) ordained an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance creating a new definition for disabilities and handicaps that could impact future variances for congregate housing.
Bedford state representative announces resignation
read more…: Bedford state representative announces resignationState Representative Dan Hynes (I-Bedford) has announced his resignation from the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Cease-fire protesters seek Aldermanic support for resolution
read more…: Cease-fire protesters seek Aldermanic support for resolutionProtesters seeking a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas protested before Tuesday’s Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, later requesting that the board support a resolution demanding a cease-fire.
Joint School Buildings Committee getting Phase One overview on Monday
read more…: Joint School Buildings Committee getting Phase One overview on MondayOn Monday, the Manchester Committee on Joint School BuildingsJ will hold its second meeting since re-formation, this time to get an update and recap on Phase One of the Manchester School District Long-term Facilities Plan.
Pizza Madness, preliminary round: How many places sell pizza in Manchester?
read more…: Pizza Madness, preliminary round: How many places sell pizza in Manchester?This week, Manchester Ink Link is preparing for the upcoming college basketball madness with a tournament of our own: the first-ever Manchester Ink Link Pizza Tournament, but we need your help first.
Meredith state representative changes parties
read more…: Meredith state representative changes partiesOn Thursday, New Hampshire State Representative Matthew Coker (R-Meredith) has officially switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
School Board members get first look at FY’ 25 budget
read more…: School Board members get first look at FY’ 25 budgetThe Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) got their first look at the Manchester School District Fiscal Year 2025 Budget on Wednesday night as the BOSC Finance and Facilities Committee recommended a proposed budget of $232,227,530.