Posts by Carol Robidoux
We are launching an inaugural Ink Link Lilac Tour & Contest. We want those of you who love lilacs and nurture them in your garden to add them to our list which we will map so that people who love lilacs can drive by and see them. But even more than that, we want to decide who has the best lilacs in the city, so there is also a contest.
Another successful Taco Tour on the books for 2024.
Sen. Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, on Thursday announced his retirement from public service, which was met with much praise and congratulatory fanfare from both sides of the political aisle. Bradley is 71.
The new program is spearheaded by the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, which represents more than 760 professional and amateur woodworkers in the state, in collaboration with Pink Revolution Breast Cancer Alliance of NH, Amanda Thomas Wig & Mastectomy Boutique in Merrimack, and Merrimack High School.
If you’ve seen the signs in the windows next to XO Bistro, that the space is for rent, perhaps you’ve gotten the wrong idea.
Lamont Hanley & Associates, Inc. (LH) provides account receivable management services to Catholic Medical Center (CMC). CMC is working with LH to notify potentially impacted CMC patients about a data security incident at LH during which an unauthorized party accessed and/or acquired certain files containing personal and health information related to CMC patients, among other LH clients.
Hope for NH Recovery hosted its spring clean-up event on April 20 in collaboration with various recovery residence programs across the city. The event saw enthusiastic participation from over 80 volunteers who gathered to clean up the streets surrounding the Hope for NH Recovery Center on Wilson Street.
The City of Manchester’s Movies in the Park summer is back for 2024, and this year, Jodie Nazaka and Erik Lesniak from the Manchester Economic Development Office are asking you to help select the most popular movies.
Following the resignation last week of Adrienne Beloin, the city’s Director of Housing Stability, the city has posted a similar job with a broad description and qualifications: Director of Homeless Initiatives.
Catholic Medical Center on Thursday announced a layoff of 142 total positions, including 54 currently filled positions as well as elimination of open positions, reduction of hours and “planned departures.”
The mayor’s office on Thursday announced a collaboration with Members First Credit Union and Catholic Charities NH to launch a pilot program for those experiencing homelessness and utilizing services at the Engagement Center.
The submission deadline for the 3rd Annual Persevere to Excel Scholarship is fast approaching bringing with it a financial opportunity for Manchester high school seniors looking at post-graduation college, military, or trade school.
Sonya Gelinas wipes her forehead with her sleeve, her hands covered in the dust of progress. She takes a break from hauling debris to the alley trash can to talk about her dream come true.
A beautification project that will improve sidewalks, brickwork and fencing around Veterans Park is underway. Bids on the project, under the direction of the Public Works Department, are due April 25.
If you were dreaming of what you might do with 20+ wooded acres of prime real estate in the city, dream no more. The parcel, owned by the city for the past 84 years – purchased in 1940 with the idea it might serve as a tank location for the Manchester Water Works – is set to be sold to the Stabile Company for $2 million, pending approval by the Board of Aldermen.
Every Wednesday as a part of her routine Judi Window slides a “reserved” sign on one of the long tables at Diz’s Cafe. She’s making a space for the lunch bunch from LNA Health Careers at the request of Kerri Dutton, company president and the brains behind a rather unique way to keep her staff of instructors well-fed and motivated.
Building on the momentum to better coordinate both care and awareness efforts surrounding the widespread availability of services to New Hampshire Veterans and their families, Swim With A Mission (SWAM) is hosting the 4th Annual NH Veterans Summit to improve the essential connections needed to maximize the good work being done by dozens of nonprofit Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs).
A termination meeting for Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin scheduled for Thursday at 4:30 p.m. was officially canceled about 15 minutes before it was to start after an agreement was reached between attorneys representing both the city and Beloin, who has instead resigned.
In light of the current shake-up at City Hall, including Mayor Ruais’ decision Friday to place Director of Housing Stability Adrienne Beloin – King’s boss – on administrative leave, King on Tuesday met with the mayor to make sure they are on the same page about what’s best for the 40+ individuals receiving shelter from the city, and the progress that’s been made.
