Pappas introduces three PFAS-related bills
read more…: Pappas introduces three PFAS-related billsFollowing recent PFAS-related news from Manchester, the Queen City’s representative in Congress also provided a PFAS-related announcement.
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Central students voice concerns over bathroom cleanliness
read more…: Central students voice concerns over bathroom cleanlinessManchester Central High School students gathered at the Dec. 8, 2025 Board of School Committee meeting to voice their frustration with a lack of cleanliness in their high school’s bathrooms.
Manchester PFAS-related EPA permit faces legal challenge
read more…: Manchester PFAS-related EPA permit faces legal challengeThe Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is appealing a permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued to the City of Manchester that allows the continued discharge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS into local waterbodies.
Neighbors worry proposed Mammoth Road development would bring flooding, traffic, rats to their streets
read more…: Neighbors worry proposed Mammoth Road development would bring flooding, traffic, rats to their streetsResidents of an eastern Manchester neighborhood gathered at the Dec. 4 Manchester Planning Board to share their concerns about a development and site plan application for a proposed 30-unit townhouse development on Mammoth Road.
School Board approves budgetary public outreach effort for Late February/March
read more…: School Board approves budgetary public outreach effort for Late February/MarchWith a current expectation that the Manchester School District will have to make up $14 million in revenue for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) was in agreement on Monday night that communicating this shortfall is going to be important in upcoming months, even if the method and scope of that communication was a point of contention.
Findings of ‘Wheel of Power and Privilege’ report: Use in classroom a violation of district policy
read more…: Findings of ‘Wheel of Power and Privilege’ report: Use in classroom a violation of district policyOn Dec. 5, the Manchester School District released a report investigating complaints related to Diversity Equity and Inclusion materials, specifically an exercise called “The Wheel of Power and Privilege.”
Aldermen suspend rules, ordaining one-to-one needle exchange rule
read more…: Aldermen suspend rules, ordaining one-to-one needle exchange ruleDuring their Dec. 3, 2025 meeting, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) Committee on Bills ordained an ordinance amendment that would restrict the number of syringes a person can obtain from a syringe service program.
Aldermen deep dive into parade best practices
read more…: Aldermen deep dive into parade best practicesThe future of parades in the Queen City became a topic of discussion for the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) following concerns from At-Large Alderman Dan O’Neil.
Final decision on Wolfe Park skate park bond coming this month
read more…: Final decision on Wolfe Park skate park bond coming this monthAfter a tie vote in November stalled progress on proposed bonding for a new skate park at Wolfe Park, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) advanced the request following their meetings on Dec. 3, with a final decision expected at their last meeting of the year later this month.
City’s opioid overdose reduction effort shares learned lessons
read more…: City’s opioid overdose reduction effort shares learned lessonsIt might sound cliché to say that it takes a community to tackle any pervasive problem that a city faces, but the effort to reduce opioid overdoses and deaths in Manchester truly has taken a community if this month’s Manchester Police Department Community Advisory Board discussion was any indication.
Aldermen give initial approval for $35 million Water Works administration/vehicle building
read more…: Aldermen give initial approval for $35 million Water Works administration/vehicle buildingAt the Dec. 3, 2025 Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen request from the Manchester Water Works (MWW) for a new Administration and Vehicle Storage building took a critical step toward approval.
School Board says no to second MSD communications position
read more…: School Board says no to second MSD communications positionDays after a new communications employee began working for the Manchester School District (MSD), the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) shot down a request to approve a job description for a second communications employee, that would have effectively allowed the district to hire that person.
Modified school employee dress code approved
read more…: Modified school employee dress code approvedA proposal to update the Manchester School District’s (MSD) dress code for staff was approved following an amendment and a long debate over topics ranging from the definition of professionalism to constitutional rights.
Mixed results from Manchester School District’s latest student assessments
read more…: Mixed results from Manchester School District’s latest student assessmentsThe latest student assessment results are in for many of Manchester’s public school students, but a case can easily be made whether these results should be seen through a “glass half full” or a “glass half empty” lens.
Worcester analysis presented following Manchester’s school bus shortcomings
read more…: Worcester analysis presented following Manchester’s school bus shortcomingsDuring the November meeting of the Manchester Board of School Committee’s (BOSC) Committee on Finance and Facilities, Manchester School District Assistant Superintendent Kelly Espinola provided feedback from her study of the school transportation system in Worcester, Mass.
Home-based food production ordinance revamp takes another step with proposed exceptions
read more…: Home-based food production ordinance revamp takes another step with proposed exceptionsThe next step in possible changes to the city’s food preparation ordinance was the topic of discussion during the Nov. 18, 2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Committee on Public Safety, Health and Traffic.
City authorizes funding for Hope for NH Recovery temporary housing for emergency stabilization program
read more…: City authorizes funding for Hope for NH Recovery temporary housing for emergency stabilization programHope for NH Recovery has already filled the former C.A. Hoitt Furniture building with a variety of different services and programs for those impacted by substance abuse. Now, they’ll have more funding to expand those services.
Pappas: Lack of ACA tax credit deal leaves NH families facing ‘real financial pain’
read more…: Pappas: Lack of ACA tax credit deal leaves NH families facing ‘real financial pain’On Friday, Nov. 14,U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) held an informal roundtable meeting with several New Hampshire women about facing various financial challenges if nothing is done to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits over the next few weeks.
Community members share ideas on how to invest $2 million SMART grant
read more…: Community members share ideas on how to invest $2 million SMART grantEarlier this year, the City of Manchester earned a $2 million Strenghtening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This week, members of the community gathered in the cafeteria of Manchester Central High School to provide their opinions on how that money should be spent.