Posts by Office of Mayor Joyce Craig
The Economic Development Director will work with City departments and officials, the business community, and local stakeholders to create and implement Manchester’s economic development strategy, as well as lead state, federal and private grant writing initiatives in order to leverage additional economic development funding.
School Committee eliminates bus ticket requirements for high schoolers.
Utilizing Federal HOME funds, this proposal represents a $3.7 million increase over the mayor’s original FY2022 budget.
You and your public health team have emphasized the importance of vaccinating as many people as possible, as soon as possible, and we agree.
The mayor is asking residents for ideas on how to spend Manchester’s share of the American Rescue Plan money.
“This is a really important step in the right direction from the Mayor’s office and the City of Manchester. I am very excited to see that the Council is already making an impact and bringing the positive changes we need to see happening in our city,” said Arnold Mikolo, the Chair of the Mayor’s Multicultural Advisory Council.
While we’ll miss gathering with our veterans, their families, and our community, we’ll be honoring our fallen heroes with a citywide moment of silence tomorrow, Monday, May 25 at 9 a.m. It’s a time for us to pay respect and to reflect on the sacrifices that our veterans and fallen service members have made and how we can honor them during this unique time in our nation’s history.
“Find the helpers” has become a familiar mantra these days, and it fits with the latest announcement from City Hall. On Thursday Mayor Joyce Craig announced a partnership with Volunteer NH to connect volunteers with nonprofits serving the Manchester community.
Mayor Joyce Craig, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber and Intown Manchester announced Manchester Takeout Day, scheduled for Thursday, May 14.
Today, the Manchester Emergency Operations Center (EOC) announced that it will reopen the mobile testing site at the Armory, starting Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th.
The State has stepped forward and has agreed to provide and pay for essential services to these encampments, including restroom facilities, hand washing stations, food, and trash removal. In addition, the Manchester Police Department was awarded a Justice Assistance Grant, funding 24/7 police presence at the encampments, and increased patrols in the surrounding neighborhoods. Finally, the Manchester Fire Department and outreach workers have established a COVID Response Unit, providing infection control and safety measures. All of these services will be provided at no cost to the City of Manchester.
Right now, our city is faced with a challenge beyond our control. But, it won’t last forever. By being there for one another, by looking out for each other, we will persevere.
Right now, our city is faced with a challenge beyond our control. But it will not last forever. I want you to know that I, along with the Aldermen and the School Board, and city and school district employees are working diligently to respond to this pandemic in real-time while continuing to plan for the future in an uncertain time.
Mayor Joyce Craig announced the hiring of Lauren Smith as her Chief of Staff. Since 2018, Smith has served as Mayor Craig’s Policy and Strategic Outreach Director.
The inauguration is open to the public. Tickets are on sale for the inaugural ball, set for Jan. 11 at the Doubletree Hilton.
Now through Dec. 31 you can catch a Route 8 MTA bus for free.
The Board took a unanimous non-binding vote supporting this effort during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Tuesday, prompted by President Trump’s executive order.
This culture of collaboration is having measurable effects on our city. We’re seeing the community coming together to roll up our sleeves and address our challenges head-on.
Our city is working because we’re working together — but there’s more work we need to do.
