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.
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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.
Highlights from Tuesday’s really quick Aldermanic meeting
read more…: Highlights from Tuesday’s really quick Aldermanic meetingIt took the Board of Aldermen just under eight minutes to get through 26 agenda items on Tuesday night. Here are a few of the things that they approved (or didn’t) in that quick meeting.
Aldermen’s meeting round-up: Downtown concerns, Derryfield decision and more
read more…: Aldermen’s meeting round-up: Downtown concerns, Derryfield decision and moreThe Manchester Board of Aldermen spent most of their meeting on Tuesday night discussing a motion to confirm Matthew Sink to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. However, that wasn’t the only thing on the docket.
Here’s a roundup of some other items they discussed.
On the agenda: District office move to West; bathroom access; historic preservation
read more…: On the agenda: District office move to West; bathroom access; historic preservationTuesday there are several public meetings of interest. Below are some of the highlighted agenda items to watch. Can’t make the meeting? You can always tune in for meeting coverage, via Manchester Public TV.
Aldermen discuss MHT, schools and hotel surcharge
read more…: Aldermen discuss MHT, schools and hotel surchargeThere was more to Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting than just bathrooms and bids. Here are a few of the highlights.
City will take another look at bids for former Genest’s Bakery site
read more…: City will take another look at bids for former Genest’s Bakery siteThe Board of Aldermen voted 8-4-1 to send the two bids back into committee following confusion over portions of the non-recommended bid.