Manchester Fire Department mourns ‘untimely death’ of fellow firefighter
read more…: Manchester Fire Department mourns ‘untimely death’ of fellow firefighterManchester Fire Department mourns the loss of a firefighter, Jim McNeil.
Byline: Carol Robidoux
Posts by Carol Robidoux
City denied $250K COVID-19 Justice Grant for homeless outreach
read more…: City denied $250K COVID-19 Justice Grant for homeless outreachAn application made by the Manchester Fire Department to the state for a $250,000 Coronavirus Emergency Justice Grant was denied Wednesday, the same day the governor claimed – falsely, according to the mayor – that he has sent the city of Manchester $100 million in funding to address the homeless issue.
Man arrested on burglary charge after fleeing from a closed business on Webster Street
read more…: Man arrested on burglary charge after fleeing from a closed business on Webster StreetBrandon Dumont will be arraigned Oct. 23 on burglary and resisting arrest charges.
Justice Department reaches $8 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
read more…: Justice Department reaches $8 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue PharmaU.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan: “The Department of Justice owes it to the millions of Americans affected by the opioid epidemic to hold Purdue Pharma and its leadership accountable. While we are still reviewing all the details, a rushed settlement with a company that cannot pay and a family that has shielded itself from the reach of U.S. law will not do enough to prevent future bad actors from repeating Purdue’s deadly behavior.”
No plan in sight for eliminating courthouse homeless camps as Sununu passes buck back to city
read more…: No plan in sight for eliminating courthouse homeless camps as Sununu passes buck back to cityIf you’re wondering what the plan is to reduce and eliminate the number of people living unsheltered in tents around the city, the answer is there is no plan. Even as the problem – magnified by a pandemic, the onset of winter, and lack of affordable housing options – balloons before our eyes.
Woman reports ‘strong-arm’ robbery at Arms Park
read more…: Woman reports ‘strong-arm’ robbery at Arms ParkA woman said she was walking in the area of Arms Park when two men grabbed her purse, took her cash and pushed her to the ground.
Hudson’s Fat Katz Food & Drink fined $2K for allowing indoor karaoke and not enforcing mask guidance
read more…: Hudson’s Fat Katz Food & Drink fined $2K for allowing indoor karaoke and not enforcing mask guidanceA Hudson restaurant has been fined for non-compliance with two NH Emergency orders, cited for indoor karaoke and not enforcing mask requirements.
Oct. 19: Eric Trump to stump for dad at ‘Make America Great Again’ event at Doubletree Hilton
read more…: Oct. 19: Eric Trump to stump for dad at ‘Make America Great Again’ event at Doubletree HiltonThe president’s son, Eric Trump, will be campaigning for his dad in Manchester on Monday.
Bye-bye Merrimack Toll Booth: Last remnant of a town held hostage by tolls, no longer
read more…: Bye-bye Merrimack Toll Booth: Last remnant of a town held hostage by tolls, no longerDeconstruction began Sunday at the Merrimack tolls on the F.E. Everett Turnpike, the beginning of the end for the Exit 11 toll booths.
Mayor halts in-person aldermanic meetings at recommendation of health, police departments
read more…: Mayor halts in-person aldermanic meetings at recommendation of health, police departmentsCiting health and safety considerations, on Friday Mayor Joyce Craig announced her decision to return to remote format for future Aldermanic meetings.
Pinkerton Academy returns to remote learning after spike in COVID-19 community exposure cases
read more…: Pinkerton Academy returns to remote learning after spike in COVID-19 community exposure casesPinkerton Academy is returning to remote learning through the end of October. The announcement was made via the school’s website Wednesday, citing an increase in community spread and more anticipated cases.
Vote them up: Beeze Tees is one of 4 finalists in Inc. Magazine’s ‘Small Business/Big Impact’ contest
read more…: Vote them up: Beeze Tees is one of 4 finalists in Inc. Magazine’s ‘Small Business/Big Impact’ contestContest runs through Oct. 23. You can vote every day for Beeze Tees!
Virtual town hall: From mask mandate and school reopening safety to Halloween and homeless camps
read more…: Virtual town hall: From mask mandate and school reopening safety to Halloween and homeless campsThe hour-long session included a series of questions submitted by residents.
Oct. 8: Mayor Craig to hold virtual town hall with city health department
read more…: Oct. 8: Mayor Craig to hold virtual town hall with city health departmentAnyone can submit questions in advance.
With cold weather coming, alderman floats plan for ‘unsheltered’ living on public property
read more…: With cold weather coming, alderman floats plan for ‘unsheltered’ living on public propertyEven as the city works with state and federal officials as well as the faith community to find tangible solutions to the statewide crisis of homelessness, the problem remains that there is a large number of people who’ve found their way to Manchester and, with winter closing in, few safe places for them to go.
This garden is my joy and my sorrow
read more…: This garden is my joy and my sorrowGardening is an obvious metaphor to me, for life. It is action and inertia, success and failure, roses and thorns. Every season I learn something new, or remember something forgotten. There are odds of survival and inexplicable failure to thrive. This is life on earth, whether you are plant or animal.
Grief counseling services offered to city employees in light of Assistant Fire Chief’s death
read more…: Grief counseling services offered to city employees in light of Assistant Fire Chief’s deathThe city of Manchester has brought in counselors from the Granite State Critical Incident Stress Management Team to provide services to city employees as they come to terms with the loss of Assistant Fire Chief Brendan Burns.
Police investigate early-morning gunfire in Stanton Park
read more…: Police investigate early-morning gunfire in Stanton ParkPolice say it has been difficult to investigate shooting incidents due to lack of cooperation.
Masks not optional: Manchester sets Trick-or-Treating at 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 31 with safety precautions
read more…: Masks not optional: Manchester sets Trick-or-Treating at 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 31 with safety precautionsAs a reminder, participating in Trick-or-Treating is completely optional. The City of Manchester is encouraging individuals to find safe ways to celebrate Halloween and hand out treats. Those who are at greatest risk of severe illness are encouraged to avoid high-risk activities.
Man charged with impersonating officer, ordering a homeless man to leave park at gunpoint
read more…: Man charged with impersonating officer, ordering a homeless man to leave park at gunpointPolice have charged a city man with impersonating a police office after he allegedly ordered a homeless man to pack his things and leave a West Side city park.