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Mayor requests school superintendent take over contract negotiations
read more…: Mayor requests school superintendent take over contract negotiationsMayor Joyce Craig on Tuesday requested authorization by the board to allow Manchester School District Superintendent Dr. John Goldhardt to take over contract negotiations in an effort to reach an agreement with district bargaining units.
Board moves on ordinances to address fallout from opioid crisis and gaps in state system
read more…: Board moves on ordinances to address fallout from opioid crisis and gaps in state systemThe Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday dug in to the continued issue of statewide demand for Manchester services with no assistance – or money – from the state.
Meeting preview: Aldermen to consider proposed amendments to city’s public spaces ordinances
read more…: Meeting preview: Aldermen to consider proposed amendments to city’s public spaces ordinancesTuesday Board of Alerdermen meeting will include a discussion about creating and adjusting existing ordinances pertaining to “conduct around public spaces.”
What’s new at the Palace Theatre: Fall lineup, Rex Theatre, costume rentals and more
read more…: What’s new at the Palace Theatre: Fall lineup, Rex Theatre, costume rentals and moreGet ready for a new season at The Palace Theatre, and much more.
Reminder: Free MTA bus service for city high school students
read more…: Reminder: Free MTA bus service for city high school studentsAll students need to do is flash their student ID – they can catch a ride to and from school – or anywhere else they need to go, any time.
Derry police say car stolen from Bypass 28 homicide scene where home was destroyed by fire
read more…: Derry police say car stolen from Bypass 28 homicide scene where home was destroyed by fireThe vehicle, a 2005 white Mercury Montego with NH registration 4617439, was stolen from 151 ByPass 28. Police say the vehicle was last seen on or about August 21, 2019.
Aug. 31: Playing for a Purpose Field Hockey Jamboree
read more…: Aug. 31: Playing for a Purpose Field Hockey JamboreeThe day-long event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and spectators are not just welcome, but encouraged, to be part of the various games, competitions and challenges.
All Doorways lead to Manchester: Statewide system creates dumping ground
read more…: All Doorways lead to Manchester: Statewide system creates dumping groundThe city grapples with lack of coordination from the state level to stop the chronic homelessness and strain on services in a city where a majority of people seek help for addiction.
Aug. 31: 2019 Cruisin’ Downtown classic car show
read more…: Aug. 31: 2019 Cruisin’ Downtown classic car showAnnual classic car show Aug. 31 on Elm Street in Manchester.
Sept. 5: Remembering murder victim Denise Robert with Memorial Walk
read more…: Sept. 5: Remembering murder victim Denise Robert with Memorial WalkOn September 5 the Robert family will commemorate the date with a remembrance walk, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Brookside Congregational Church.
Council OKs $80M in emergency funds due to budget veto impasse
read more…: Council OKs $80M in emergency funds due to budget veto impasseThe emergency funding requests seek money beyond the one-quarter of last fiscal year’s spending authorized under the continuing resolution approved by lawmakers and Gov. Chris Sununu due to his veto of the $13.3 billion budget passed by lawmakers in June.
Aug. 28-30: Free 3-day mini basketball camp for kids grades 4-12 at Sheridan-Emmett park
read more…: Aug. 28-30: Free 3-day mini basketball camp for kids grades 4-12 at Sheridan-Emmett parkA free three-day basketball clinic to be held Aug. 28-30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Beech Street basketball court for kids grades 4-12.
Calling all candidates: Send us your contact info for this year’s voters guide
read more…: Calling all candidates: Send us your contact info for this year’s voters guideIf you or someone you know is on the ballot for the 2019 municipal election, we want to hear from you.
2 injured in head-on crash in Madbury
read more…: 2 injured in head-on crash in MadburyAnyone with information is asked to contact NH state police.
Parks become campsites with homeless influx: What’s the city to do?
read more…: Parks become campsites with homeless influx: What’s the city to do?Breaking down the current influx of homelessness in the city.
Aug. 21| Primarily NH – highlights from the presidential campaign trail
read more…: Aug. 21| Primarily NH – highlights from the presidential campaign trailHighlights from the Presidential Primary campaign trail.
Hot, hot, hot: Mini-heat wave on tap, and where to swim
read more…: Hot, hot, hot: Mini-heat wave on tap, and where to swimThe weather forecast is calling for a few more days of hot temperatures.
For those who didn’t make it into the Trump rally, it was still a great night to be an American
read more…: For those who didn’t make it into the Trump rally, it was still a great night to be an American“I’m so proud to be an American and I love this country. It’s a great country – it’s the best country in the world,” said Lucy Lu, who is a native of China.