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Please Governor Sununu, hear the NH residents at this time and close our parks immediately

Monday, September 23, 2024Friday, April 3, 2020

This is causing us more concern since people from other states who have higher numbers of COVID-19 are coming to our recreational area instead of following the request to stay in their homes! These same people are entering into our grocery stores, restaurant pick up areas, and other essential spaces which is causing more of a possibility of the spread of COVID-19 to our community essential workers to not mention the actual community.

April 2 DHHS COVID-19 update: 64 new cases with 19 in Manchester, and 5th NH death reported

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, April 2, 2020

Among the 64 new cases were 19 in Manchester.

Sununu urges action from Treasury chief to get CARES Act funds moving

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, April 2, 2020

Sununu says New Hamphire’s ability to do so has been hindered by the Treasury Department’s “lack of guidance,” and warns of “serious consequences” for New Hampshire residents if Mnuchin fails to act quickly.

Some Aldermen believe furloughs may become necessary

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, April 2, 2020

Earlier this week, the Manchester Board of Aldermen discussed the potential furlough of non-essential employees at some point in the near future, with Aldermen referencing the fact that expected municipal revenues will likely be lower than projected due to deadline extensions and other hardships faced by Manchester residents.

The city’s response to COVID-19: An interview with downtown alderman Pat Long

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, April 2, 2020

ven while self-isolating at home, Pat Long is still a busy man. He currently serves as the alderman for Ward 3 in Manchester as well as a state representative for Hillsborough District 10. While both the city council and the state house are closed while the epidemic persists, Pat has been involved in video chat sessions in order to get things done.

Treasury reverses course, says Social Security recipients don’t have to file tax returns for direct cash assistance

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, April 2, 2020

The U.S. Treasury department announced Wednesday night that Social Security recipients will automatically receive direct cash assistance included in the CARES Act without having to file tax returns.

BOSC recommends proposed school contract

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, April 2, 2020

In a 13-0 vote the school board voted to recommend a new contract with the Manchester Education Association.

April 1 DHHS COVID-19 update: 48 new positive cases and 1 death reported in Sullivan County

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, April 1, 2020

NH reported its fourth death Wednesday attributed to COVID-19.

Reminder: Parks and recreational courts closed as a matter of public safety during COVID-19

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, April 1, 2020

We ask that Manchester residents take the social distancing recommendations seriously and stay at home as much as possible.

NH Department of Employment Security scrambles to keep up with unprecedented number of claims

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, April 1, 2020

If your business was forced to shut down and you attempt to apply for benefits under New Hampshire’s new coronavirus eligibility rules, you will be denied. But don’t worry about it. Ignore it. It doesn’t mean anything.

Hassan and other senators ask Treasury for more direct assistance to elderly, disabled

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, April 1, 2020

March 31 DHHS COVID-19 update: 53 new positive tests, with 5 in Manchester

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, March 31, 2020

On March 31, 2020, DHHS announced 53 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 367 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire.

NH liquor store workers get temporary 10 percent pay hike due to COVID-19

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, March 31, 2020

New Hampshire declared the state-owned liquor stores to be essential businesses, the order said.

NH DHHS accepting applications from Child Care Providers seeking emergency program designation

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Child care programs will be eligible to apply for incentive payments, including funding to support pay differentials for staff, child care costs for child care professionals, and other operating costs to support an emergency child care system.

Mayor Craig: ‘In these trying times, you are looking after your family and your health, while we are looking out for you’

Monday, September 23, 2024Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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.

March 30 COVID-19 DHHS update: 56 new positive tests for a total of 314 NH cases

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, March 30, 2020

Today’s update includes a more detailed map of COVID-19 confirmed cases by city and town.

Mayor Craig delivers city’s fiscal year 2021 budget proposal from home

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, March 30, 2020

On March 30 Mayor Joyce Craig addressed the city via a video feed from her home, a first for the city currently under a “stay at home” order by the governor as part of the statewide COVID-19 protocol.

NH boosts unemployment benefits, federal government to pay

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, March 30, 2020

Following the critical efforts and guidance of the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security, Governor Chris Sununu signed the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus [CARES] Act agreement which provides New Hampshire with 100 percent funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support benefit payments to people receiving unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2: Tenants rights training on COVID-19 changes, governor’s current orders and your questions answered

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, March 30, 2020

A virtual tenants rights training on April 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom will cover the changes that have been made as a result of COVID-19, your rights around eviction and available support to individuals. The training will be provided by NH Legal Assistance.

Mayor says COVID-19 not limited to elderly after daughter tests positive; no patient age data in NH

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, March 30, 2020

Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and her family are self-isolating at home after her oldest daughter tested positive for COVID-19, tweeting it is a reminder that the virus isn’t of concern only to people over age 60.

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