Feb. 6: Shaheen to discuss Greenland’s strategic importance and future of Trans-Atlantic Alliance

Tuesday, February 3, 2026Tuesday, February 3, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 6, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire (WACNH) is holding a discussion with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) examining evolving dynamics in U.S.–Danish relations, the strategic importance of Greenland, and implications for NATO and trans-Atlantic cooperation. This community conversation will provide essential insight and context on current foreign policy debates affecting global stability.

Special school board meeting held for new state minimum education standard updates

Friday, January 30, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

In a special meeting of the Manchester Board of School Committee held on Jan. 28, 2026, Manchester School District Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Nicole Doherty led a group of district administrators in a presentation tying together the state’s new minimum education standards with several proposed changes for Manchester’s public high schools.

Jan. 28-Feb. 20: Mosaic Art Collective presents ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ exhibition

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

A collection of artwork aiming to shed light on the voices of Granite Staters and give viewers new perspectives on recent events is now open at the Mosaic Art Collective gallery.

School committee reacts to special education overview presentation

Thursday, January 29, 2026Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Manchester’s growing special education population and the rising cost of serving students with complex needs took center stage at the January 27, 2026 Manchester Board of School Committee meeting as administrators warned of continued financial pressure heading into the 2026 – ‘27 school year.

Fire safety event held in Ward 5

Wednesday, January 28, 2026Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Following fires earlier this month on Prospect Street, Amherst Street, Grove Street and elsewhere in the city, the Manchester Fire Department held a presentation and discussion on fire preparedness, prevention and safety last week at the Manchester Community Resource Center.

Manchester legislators champion bill seeking victim restitution improvement

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A bill sponsored by nine Manchester-based legislators seeking to enhance enforcement of criminal restitution obligations received a public hearing before the New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Jan. 22, 2026.

School meal debt policy idea scrapped after strong opposition

Sunday, January 25, 2026Saturday, January 24, 2026

In December, the Manchester Board of School Committee asked leadership of the Manchester School District to provide a solution to growing student meal debt. Unfortunately, the solution brought forward satisfied no one, including the leaders who submitted it.

Officials say ‘movable middle’ provides key to chronically-absent third of Manchester students

Saturday, January 24, 2026Saturday, January 24, 2026

Just over 30 percent of Manchester School District students missed at least 10 percent of the 2024-’25 School Year, leading district leaders to discuss strategies moving forward with the Manchester Board of School Committee Student Conduct Committee on lowering absentee rates.

Fear of open enrollment destabilizing budgets discussed by school board

Thursday, January 22, 2026

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2026, The Manchester Board of School Committee’s Education Legislation Committee discussed Senate Bill 101, a piece of legislation currently before the New Hampshire State Legislature that would allow parents to enroll their children in any school district in the state.

Variances granted for Crystal Lake-adjacent apartment complex

Thursday, January 22, 2026Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four requested variances from a proposed multi-family dwelling across from Crystal Lake during their January 2025 meeting, although residents living near the property voiced concerns prior to the approval.

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