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Bonilla nominated for Ward 5 BOSC seat
read more…: Bonilla nominated for Ward 5 BOSC seatThe seat became vacant after recently re-elected Ward 5 Board of School Committee member Jeremy Dobson said he would be moving to New Boston.
Activists voice frustration toward resolving city’s homelessness problem
read more…: Activists voice frustration toward resolving city’s homelessness problemA crowd of individuals shared their frustration on the matter of homelessness in the city with the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) on Tuesday night.
COVID spike brings return of mask mandate to city buildings
read more…: COVID spike brings return of mask mandate to city buildingsThe BMA were deadlocked 6-6 in a roll call vote on the issue, with Mayor Craig supporting the measure to break the tie.
First-ever student-led school policy amendment discussed at committee
read more…: First-ever student-led school policy amendment discussed at committeeLast week, the first-ever student constructed Manchester School District policy came one step closer to reality following discussion by the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Policy Committee.
Aldermanic committee says yes, no and wait on pair of ordinance recommendations
read more…: Aldermanic committee says yes, no and wait on pair of ordinance recommendationsTwo ordinances got a look at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Committee on Bills on Second Reading on Monday night as the last few days dwindle down on the current Aldermanic term.
Grocery Hunt: The holiday cheese carnival
read more…: Grocery Hunt: The holiday cheese carnivalHello! Welcome to Week 49 of the Grocery Hunt, Manchester Ink Link’s guide to Manchester-area grocery stores.
Manchester schools and police alerted to social media threats of violence, part of a national trend
read more…: Manchester schools and police alerted to social media threats of violence, part of a national trendOn Thursday, Manchester School District announced that they have been made aware of social media posts referencing threats of violence at unspecified schools planned for Friday. Other school districts around the country have also responded following a series of TikTok videos.
Pappas joins Elliot Hospital officials to get first-hand look at COVID-19 surge
read more…: Pappas joins Elliot Hospital officials to get first-hand look at COVID-19 surgeOn Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Representative Chris Pappas joined with local and national health experts in a tour of Elliot Hospital in Manchester to get a first-hand perspective of the ongoing COVID-19 surge.
Healthcare costs for BOSC members causing concern
read more…: Healthcare costs for BOSC members causing concernAre elected school board members employees of the school districts they run? Maybe not, but their classification is drawing concern about healthcare costs in Manchester.
Bangor Savings Bank gives donation to Girls Inc.
read more…: Bangor Savings Bank gives donation to Girls Inc.The donation was part of the $470,000 in one-time and multi-year grants donated to Maine and New Hampshire-based non-profit organizations by the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation.
Latest iReady scores show progress still needed in math, reading
read more…: Latest iReady scores show progress still needed in math, readingOn Monday, the Manchester of Board of School Committee (BOSC) received a report Manchester School District leaders say show improvement in math and reading but also show that the city’s public schools still have a long way to go before reaching acceptable levels.
Manchester reaches Phase 2 of Build Back Better Regional Challenge
read more…: Manchester reaches Phase 2 of Build Back Better Regional ChallengeManchester reached Phase 2 after being chosen as one of the applicants phasing Phase 1 of the process, which included 529 projects from all 50 states and five U.S. territories. The 60 participants in Phase 2 will receive $500,000 to develop studies to present plans that could result in anywhere from $5 to $100 million for successful applications, with a submission deadline of March 15, 2022.
Buttigieg joins local leaders discussing importance of New Hampshire infrastructure funding
read more…: Buttigieg joins local leaders discussing importance of New Hampshire infrastructure fundingNew Hampshire’s congressional delegation and other local leaders joined U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the Millyard on Monday to discuss the importance of the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on New Hampshire.
Introducing MPD: Under the Radar
read more…: Introducing MPD: Under the RadarBeyond the headlines, the men and women of the Manchester Police Department respond to requests from local residents around the clock. Here are some of their stories, as obtained from the Manchester Police Department Records Division.
The names of individuals and organizations in these stores have not been revealed to protect them from potential harassment. Anyone accused of a crime is innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
Intown Manchester concerns voiced at BMA meeting
read more…: Intown Manchester concerns voiced at BMA meetingOn Tuesday night, recent events surrounding Intown Manchester took the stage at the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting, beginning with comments during the meeting’s public comment session.
Thomas says COVID-19 rates higher than ever before in Manchester
read more…: Thomas says COVID-19 rates higher than ever before in ManchesterManchester Health Department Director Anna Thomas came before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) on Tuesday night painting a grim picture when it comes to the city and its current COVID-19 infection rate status, stating that the city is now well above its peak infection rates last year.
No special election to replace Dobson
read more…: No special election to replace DobsonOn Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) accepted with regret the resignation of Ward 5 Board of School Committee member Jeremy Dobson, leading to a debate that has simmered for weeks on what will happen next.
MPD receives support during CALEA hearing
read more…: MPD receives support during CALEA hearingThe Manchester Police Department took a step toward reaccreditation on Monday night as a pair of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) listened to public input regarding the department’s standards and practices.