Thousands still without power from Monday’s storm; new ‘winter storm watch’ issued calling for 6″ heavy snow-mix Wed. into Thurs.

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, January 24, 2023

January is not messing around when it comes to winter weather. A wet, heavy snowstorm earlier this week has left people around the state without power, although according to utility companies crews are slowly making progress. That’s the good news. Less welcome news is that another storm system is brewing, resulting in a Winter Storm Warning for Wednesday.

Police: Man allegedly returns to McDonald’s with ax after dispute with drive-thru employee

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, January 23, 2023

According to a police narrative on January 22, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m., officers were dispatched to McDonald’s, 907 Hanover St., for a report of a man who was causing trouble at the drive-through window.

Packing up: City workers, police on site at encampment to enforce vacate order

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The city on Tuesday learned that it had prevailed in a court challenge to its vacate order by the ACLU, which allowed the city to follow through with dismantling the makeshift campsite of some 40 tents at the intersection of Manchester and Pine streets.

City preparing to open 40-bed shelter on Beech Street

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, January 18, 2023

During Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting Manchester Fire Chief Ryan Cashin reported to the board that after exploring all vacant buildings in the city, 39 Beech St. was identified as the best option for standing up a full-time shelter. Cost for a three-month lease, utilities, insurance and fitting up the building is $518,000.

Recovery advocate will bring proposal to aldermanic committee, says detox options lacking to move people into treatment

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, January 17, 2023

On Jan. 17 Amanda Robichaud is on the agenda of the Special Committee on Alcohol, Drugs and Youth Services. Robichaud intends to lay out a proposal for the city to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness and drug addiction in the city.

Pedestrian seriously injured in Union Street hit-and-run

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, January 15, 2023

Police are looking for a dark-colored hatchback in connection with a hit-and-run accident early Sunday that has left a man seriously injured.

Little Green newspaper awarded $5K toward new computers thanks to Manchester Rotary Club

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, January 15, 2023

Building community happens when people come together and discover where their missions intersect. Such was the case when Dr. George Jumpp, president of Manchester Rotary Club happened to meet Michael Blair, a Central High School junior who serves as Editor-in-Chief of the school’s The Little Green newspaper.

Judge hits pause on city’s Jan. 17 ‘vacate order’ at homeless encampment to weigh ACLU arguments

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, January 14, 2023

In the end, Judge John Kissinger did not render a final decision. He instead asked the city if it would hold off on the Jan. 17 vacate order if he could deliver his ruling by end-of-day Tuesday. After hearing arguments from Gilles Bissonnette, ACLU Legal Director, and Attorney Mark Rouvalis, representing the city, Kissinger said he needed time to consider all the information presented.

ACLU gives city 24-hours to call off January 17 eviction at encampment, calls process ‘rushed’ and inadequate

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, January 12, 2023

The city on Thursday was put on notice by the ACLU that its “vacate order” for the homeless encampment issued Monday was a “rushed” decision that raises legal concerns with the civil liberties organization, perpetuates the practice of “chasing” the homeless from location to location, and should not be carried out on the Jan. 17 deadline.

Icy conditions add extra challenge for Portsmouth Avenue electrical fire call

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, January 12, 2023

An electrical malfunction was the cause of a fire Thursday on Portsmouth Avenue – the third electrical fire attended by Manchester Firefighters in as many days.

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