City Hall
Sapienza versus Sapienza on stipend proposal
read more…: Sapienza versus Sapienza on stipend proposalA proposal to eliminate all health and dental insurance benefits for Manchester’s Aldermen in exchange for a $2,500 stipend increase was defeated on Tuesday night.
July 2: Everyone’s invited to the launch of the city’s Downtown Cleaning Program
read more…: July 2: Everyone’s invited to the launch of the city’s Downtown Cleaning ProgramThe Economic Development Office and the Mayor’s Office invite you to the official launch of the Downtown Cleaning Program on Tuesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at the MTA Welcome Center, located at 775 Elm St.
A few days left to apply for a spot on the city’s Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee
read more…: A few days left to apply for a spot on the city’s Zoning Ordinance Steering CommitteeApplication deadline for the Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee is June 28
School budget cut ends up costing taxpayers more money
read more…: School budget cut ends up costing taxpayers more moneyThe Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) voted to accept their Fiscal Year 2025 budget on Tuesday, although the inability to receive an amount they had originally requested appears that it will impact the Manchester School District for years to come.
Proposed updated Manchester zoning code revealed
read more…: Proposed updated Manchester zoning code revealedOn Friday night, Manchester residents got a first look at the draft of Manchester’s new proposed zoning ordinances, the third update of its kind in the city’s history.
Sparse crowd at Mayor’s Ward 12 Town Hall
read more…: Sparse crowd at Mayor’s Ward 12 Town HallOnly five members of the public, excluding staffers and elected officials, were on hand for Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ Ward 12 Town Hall on Thursday night. Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Ruais tackles questions from Ward 7 residents
read more…: Ruais tackles questions from Ward 7 residentsOn Thursday night, Manchester Mayor Ruais held a town hall meeting at the Manchester Fire Department Station 7 on Somerville Street to talk with Ward 7 residents. Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Crystal Lake public beach remains closed due to elevated E.coli bacteria
read more…: Crystal Lake public beach remains closed due to elevated E.coli bacteriaThe Manchester Health Department announced today that the public beach at Crystal Lake is closed to swimming due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The elevated bacteria levels were identified in water samples taken on Monday, June 17, 2024. Water samples taken at other locations on Crystal Lake did not find elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.
Aldermen quickly pass city budget during special meeting
read more…: Aldermen quickly pass city budget during special meetingWith just a few days to spare, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen officially passed the City of Manchester’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget on Tuesday, raising and appropriating $185,401,207.
Mayor Ruais announces Ward 7, 12 Town Halls
read more…: Mayor Ruais announces Ward 7, 12 Town HallsThe Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais has announced two Town Hall meetings with the mayor this week.
Special aldermanic budget meeting set for June 18
read more…: Special aldermanic budget meeting set for June 18On Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special meeting to see if they will appropriate the sum of $185,401.207 for the operation of city departments in Fiscal Year 2025, which begins in Manchester on July 1.
Mayor announces 2 homeless initiatives hires
read more…: Mayor announces 2 homeless initiatives hiresThe Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais has announced the hiring of Owen Westover to the position of Homelessness Initiatives Coordinator and Irina Owens as Director of Homeless Initiatives.
School board hears 4 comprehensive elementary building renovation options
read more…: School board hears 4 comprehensive elementary building renovation optionsThe Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) received four separate options on the potential future of the city’s public elementary schools as part of the latest update in Phase Two of the Manchester School District Facilities Plan.
Neighborhood zoning ordinance meetings announced
read more…: Neighborhood zoning ordinance meetings announcedA draft of proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinances is expected to be released on Friday, June 21.
Aldermen okay funds to study potential RAISE tax increment financing district
read more…: Aldermen okay funds to study potential RAISE tax increment financing districtOn Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved $24,150 funding to study a potential Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in southern Elm Street area between Granite Street and Queen City Avenue.
Mayor announces compromise changes to city’s procurement code
read more…: Mayor announces compromise changes to city’s procurement codeMayor Jay Ruais on Wednesday announced an important compromise agreement to the City of Manchester’s procurement ordinances, developed in collaboration with the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont (ABC) and the New Hampshire Building and Construction Trades Council (NHBCTC).
Mayor Ruais vetoes his own budget
read more…: Mayor Ruais vetoes his own budgetRuais was required to present a tax-cap compliant budget in March, which he did. Most years the Aldermen then either accept the mayor’s proposal or present their own proposal, something that was not released to the public this year. Ruais later told Manchester Ink Link that an Aldermanic proposal had been delayed after additional surplus funding was sought to lower property taxes beyond just over the initial approximate $1 million amount.
Aldermanic committee recommends Beech Street shelter lease extension
read more…: Aldermanic committee recommends Beech Street shelter lease extensionThe Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Special Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs and Youth Services unanimously recommended two contractual amendments related to the 39 Beech Street Shelter after a brief statistical update on the shelter’s activities.
Aldermanic preview: a new police sergeant, RAISE update, suicide prevention signs
read more…: Aldermanic preview: a new police sergeant, RAISE update, suicide prevention signsThe Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) will meet on June 4, 2024. Here’s a preview of some of the things they’re expected to discuss.