City Primary Voters’ Guide: Alderman At-Large
read more…: City Primary Voters’ Guide: Alderman At-LargePrimary election is Sept. 17, 2019.
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City Primary Voters’ Guide: Board of School Committee At-Large
read more…: City Primary Voters’ Guide: Board of School Committee At-LargePrimary Election is Sept. 17, 2019.
Free Criminal Record Annulment Clinic on May 15
read more…: Free Criminal Record Annulment Clinic on May 15The New Hampshire Bar Association will host a free criminal record annulment clinic on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Community Resource Center, 434 Lake Avenue.
Vargas presents preliminary school budget
read more…: Vargas presents preliminary school budgetA preliminary budget was presented to the Board of School Committee Tuesday.
School board to begin removing leveling, questions city deal with Trinity over playing field
read more…: School board to begin removing leveling, questions city deal with Trinity over playing fieldTwo issues brought up heated discussions at the February 11 Board of School Committee meeting: A bond approved by the Board of Aldermen for a deal with Trinity High School to renovate the lower field at city-owned Derryfield Park, and the concept and process of education “de-leveling,” which the board approved.
Partial federal shutdown threatens NH nonprofit budgets for food and affordable housing
read more…: Partial federal shutdown threatens NH nonprofit budgets for food and affordable housingThe partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., is threatening some Granite State residents, including 2,400 furloughed Federal workers here, with food insecurity and loss of affordable housing.
December 18 prayer vigil for immigrants at federal building
read more…: December 18 prayer vigil for immigrants at federal buildingThere will be an Interfaith Prayer vigil for immigrant justice December 18 at 9 a.m. outside the Norris Cotton Federal Building to support immigrants required to appear that day before Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is the last vigil for the year.
NH Jewish community responds to recent hate crimes
read more…: NH Jewish community responds to recent hate crimesJews have lived in New Hampshire since Colonial times, and the two Manchester synagogues were founded before 1900. Now, the local Jewish community is responding to recent challenges to Jewish survival and resilience. Jews are a prime target of a resurgent white supremacist movement in America.
Michael Conlon, County Attorney-elect, plans leadership transition
read more…: Michael Conlon, County Attorney-elect, plans leadership transitionA Q&A with incoming Hillsborough County Attorney.
Speaker to replace musicians at World Affairs Council event December 3
read more…: Speaker to replace musicians at World Affairs Council event December 3News Update: The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire will host a speaker instead of the Apple Hill Chamber music group on December 3 because one of the musicians was injured in an accident.
DOT announces I-93 lane closure Sunday night for road work
read more…: DOT announces I-93 lane closure Sunday night for road workWeather permitting, lane striping activities will take place the night of Sunday, December 2, 2018 on both the northbound and southbound lanes.
Apple Hill Chamber group to Play for Peace at UNH on December 3
read more…: Apple Hill Chamber group to Play for Peace at UNH on December 3Playing for Peace brings people together from conflict areas around the world to teach them how to play chamber music together.
Shurtleff is Dem nominee for Speaker of the House
read more…: Shurtleff is Dem nominee for Speaker of the HouseThe final vote on Speaker of the House will take place on December 5. Nominee for Speaker Shurtleff will appoint the House Majority Leader in the coming weeks.
Manchester commemorates Veterans Day
read more…: Manchester commemorates Veterans DayPhotos and video coverage of local tributes to those who served on Veteran’s Day.
Both ballot questions passed, amending the State Constitution
read more…: Both ballot questions passed, amending the State ConstitutionThe two constitutional amendments on the November 6 ballot passed easily with more than the two-thirds required to become part of the State Constitution.
Midterm election 2018 campaign news for November 2
read more…: Midterm election 2018 campaign news for November 2Final Friday campaign round-up. Make sure to vote on Nov. 6.
NH Institute of Politics announces debates and post-election speaker
read more…: NH Institute of Politics announces debates and post-election speakerThree upcoming debates to help those of you still on the fence make an informed decision.
Midterm election 2018: Hillsborough County Treasurer race pits Bryk against Fredette
read more…: Midterm election 2018: Hillsborough County Treasurer race pits Bryk against FredetteTwo candidates for Hillsborough County Treasurer will appear on the ballot on November 6: David G. Fredette (R), the incumbent, and William Bryk (D).
Midterm election 2018 campaign news for October 26
read more…: Midterm election 2018 campaign news for October 26Come meet your candidates on Saturday, October 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Jupiter Hall, 89 Hanover Street. This FREE meet-and-greet is sponsored by Manchester Ink Link and The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Free coffee and Munchkins provided by Intown Manchester.