Police put the brakes on ‘bike kids’ bad behavior
read more…: Police put the brakes on ‘bike kids’ bad behaviorAs Thursday’s road race on Elm Street was about to begin a group of kids found out the hard way that actions have consequences.
Byline: Carol Robidoux
Posts by Carol Robidoux
New location, same message: Manchester Police are focused on crime prevention
read more…: New location, same message: Manchester Police are focused on crime preventionManchesteer Police along with several community partners got together Tuesday night to showcase various aspects of policing as part of the annual National Night Out initiative.
Wild weather: Record-breaking rainfall leads to flash flooding
read more…: Wild weather: Record-breaking rainfall leads to flash floodingA fast-moving and intense storm blew through the city causing some flash flooding.
Vision for vacancies: Willow Street mixed use with parking; turn-key cafe at 155 Dow St.
read more…: Vision for vacancies: Willow Street mixed use with parking; turn-key cafe at 155 Dow St.Two new hot properties are featured in this week’s MEDO Minute – a weekly missive from Manchester Economic Development Office. We want to know what your vision is for these vacancies.
Sununu signs HB 318-FN-A into law, thanks Mayor Ruais for ‘leading the effort’ on bail reform
read more…: Sununu signs HB 318-FN-A into law, thanks Mayor Ruais for ‘leading the effort’ on bail reformGov. Chris Sununu on Thursday signed HB 318-FN-A into law, an act relative to magistrates, bail commissioners, the standards applicable to and the administration of bail, and making appropriations.
Mayor says more police patrols, enforcement of ordinances ‘making a difference’ in public spaces
read more…: Mayor says more police patrols, enforcement of ordinances ‘making a difference’ in public spacesIn a press release issued Wednesday from City Hall, Ruais recapped his recent efforts to reduce the number of visibly homeless and restore public spaces – primarily parks – from becoming encampments for the homeless.
Ward 1 zoning meeting set for July 31
read more…: Ward 1 zoning meeting set for July 31There is another draft zoning ordinance community meeting this week, July 31 at Webster Elementary School, 6 p.m.
End of the road for Grove Street cobblestones
read more…: End of the road for Grove Street cobblestonesIf those cobblestones could talk they might say something like “Wait! Give us another chance.” Alas, the cobblestones on Grove Street which, by some accounts could be the last vestige of the city’s horse-and-buggy past, are about to hit the bricks, so to speak.
Who wants to buy 28 acres and a former historic Tavern for $189,000?
read more…: Who wants to buy 28 acres and a former historic Tavern for $189,000?This property listing is being promoted by the NH Preservation Alliance – it features the Young-Cobleigh Tavern, first built as a blockhouse and then expanded into a tavern in the late 18th century.
NH 911 outage part of global glitch in the Microsoft matrix
read more…: NH 911 outage part of global glitch in the Microsoft matrixWindows PCs and computer systems arounc the world are down, affecting airlines, supermarkets, broadcasters, software providers, and 911 emergency systems, including here in New Hampshire.
Trump safe after ear grazed with bullet in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally
read more…: Trump safe after ear grazed with bullet in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rallyDonald Trump was injured when a gunman grazed him with a bullet during a rally Saturday.
Homelessness: At the intersection of law enforcement and housing, Ruais sees progress
read more…: Homelessness: At the intersection of law enforcement and housing, Ruais sees progressSix months on the job as mayor, Ruais says there’s progress – last Tuesday the Board of Aldermen banned camping in the city and transferred half a million dollars to the police department to provide “hot spot patrols” in problem areas. Those two things will begin to move the needle, says Ruais.
Watch party, anyone? NH District 1 GOP Congressional debate set for July 9
read more…: Watch party, anyone? NH District 1 GOP Congressional debate set for July 9If you’re interested in hearing what the NH Republican candidates running for U.S. Congress have to say, tonight’s a good night for you. There is a NH District 1 GOP Primary Debate happening at the NH Institute of Politics.
‘This is the true strength of the city of Manchester’
read more…: ‘This is the true strength of the city of Manchester’“When our community has something fantastic going on, we show up and we support each another. And this to me is indicative of the vibrant community we have here,” said Mayor Jay Ruais at a kick-off for the new Street Team on Tuesday morning.
City’s new Street Team is ready to get to work
read more…: City’s new Street Team is ready to get to workThe city’s new StreetPlus team is trained and ready to go – starting July 2 their mission will be to beautify the city through basic services – including trash pick-up and graffiti removal – within a radius downtown, such as picking up loose litter, removing graffiti and weeding.
Investigation underway after man shot by police, roads closed in area of Bridge and Beech streets
read more…: Investigation underway after man shot by police, roads closed in area of Bridge and Beech streetsWe’re following a reported shooting at Bridge and Ash streets this morning. Police have closed off several roads in the area.
A few days left to apply for a spot on the city’s Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee
read more…: A few days left to apply for a spot on the city’s Zoning Ordinance Steering CommitteeApplication deadline for the Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee is June 28
Local chefs come together for series of fundraisers in support of Roaming Foodie
read more…: Local chefs come together for series of fundraisers in support of Roaming FoodieThe first in this series will be hosted by Chef Bobby Marcotte on June 9 at 10 a.m. at The Barn at Merry Hill in Nottingham.
Titled “Brunch for the Foodie,” the event’s proceeds will raise money to support Joey Calcavecchia’s battle ahead.