Editorial: What a Mess
read more…: Editorial: What a MessElected officials say they want to fix the problem of homelessness while on the campaign trail, but the truth is clear once elected: they just want it to “go away.”
Board of Aldermen
Pat Long (the lawyer) makes his case to be the next alderman from Ward 7
read more…: Pat Long (the lawyer) makes his case to be the next alderman from Ward 7The “Original Pat Long” who is Chairman of the Board of Mayor Aldermen was not at Pat Long the lawyer’s campaign kickoff at Green Beautiful Restaurant on Wilson Street around dinnertime Tuesday, but many board members were there.
Chief Goonan fights suggestions on Safe Station limitations
read more…: Chief Goonan fights suggestions on Safe Station limitationsIf one thing was made certain at city hall on Tuesday, it’s that the Manchester Fire Department is going to help anyone in need.
Debt restructuring could bring new airlines to MHT
read more…: Debt restructuring could bring new airlines to MHTCould more airlines be coming to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport? It certainly became more likely on Tuesday night.
Hassan Essa files for Ward 12 Alderman
read more…: Hassan Essa files for Ward 12 AldermanHassan Essa on Monday announced his candidacy for Alderman in Ward 12 to represent parts of the West Side of Manchester. Essa ran in 2017, losing to Alderman Keith Hirshmann by 67 votes.
Hat in the Ring: Michael Porter running for Ward 8 Board of Aldermen
read more…: Hat in the Ring: Michael Porter running for Ward 8 Board of AldermenMy name is Michael Porter and I am announcing my intention to run for Alderman in Ward 8.
Listen to country love song penned about Manchester: ‘My Hometown (MHT)’
read more…: Listen to country love song penned about Manchester: ‘My Hometown (MHT)’A song written by Jimmy Lehoux, about the kinds of things people who aren’t from here should know about our hometown.
Aldermen come to agreement with union, cite frustration with rhetoric
read more…: Aldermen come to agreement with union, cite frustration with rhetoricIn a voice vote, the aldermen agreed in principle to a new agreement with the firefighters, but also voiced frustration with union tactics.
Aldermen deadlocked on BOSC appointee
read more…: Aldermen deadlocked on BOSC appointeeDespite five rounds of voting, the Manchester Board of Aldermen could not come to a consensus on a replacement member for the Manchester Board of School Committee.
As school begins, no HOPE for struggling students
read more…: As school begins, no HOPE for struggling studentsThe Board of Aldermen will hold onto $30,000 they designated for a pilot mentorship program at West High School rather than turn it over to the school committee, as requested.