Aldermen will discuss city hiring freeze on Tuesday
read more…: Aldermen will discuss city hiring freeze on TuesdayOn Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Aldermen are expected to discuss possible cost-saving measures forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 19 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 50 new cases with 17 in Manchester; 3 more deaths
read more…: April 19 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 50 new cases with 17 in Manchester; 3 more deathsThere have now been 1,392 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation.
State House protesters want stay-at-home order lifted
read more…: State House protesters want stay-at-home order liftedProtesters stood tightly packed in a large group and held signs reading “Live Free or Die in Lockdown,” “Don’t Quarantine the Economy” and “Freedom Trumps the Commie Virus.” They mostly ignored social distancing and most of their faces were uncovered.
April 18 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 56 new cases with 21 cases in Manchester; 1 new death
read more…: April 18 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 56 new cases with 21 cases in Manchester; 1 new deathThere have now been 1,342 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Any additional information from ongoing investigations will be incorporated into future COVID-19 updates.
State Election Officials: Any NH voter can cast absentee ballot, register remotely due to COVID-19
read more…: State Election Officials: Any NH voter can cast absentee ballot, register remotely due to COVID-19New Hampshire election officials determined the ongoing public health emergency surrounding COVID-19 could qualify as a “disability” under the state’s election laws. Because the general public is being advised to practice social distancing, state officials explained in the memo, that would qualify any eligible New Hampshire voter for an absentee ballot.
NH’s ‘second-worst’ day for COVID-19, says Sununu – 3 More Deaths, Easter Seals outbreak
read more…: NH’s ‘second-worst’ day for COVID-19, says Sununu – 3 More Deaths, Easter Seals outbreakAnother outbreak was also announced involving the Easter Seals residential care facility in Manchester. Sixteen residents and 16 workers at The Gammon Academy have tested positive, many of whom were asymptomatic, officials said.
Donchess, Craig, towns and counties detail COVID-19 costs
read more…: Donchess, Craig, towns and counties detail COVID-19 costsManchester is particularly concerned about rooms and meals revenue, said Mayor Joyce Craig, because the city uses that money to pay off the bonds for the USNH Arena.
April 17 NHDHHS COVID-19 update: 78 new cases with 31 in Manchester; 3 new deaths
read more…: April 17 NHDHHS COVID-19 update: 78 new cases with 31 in Manchester; 3 new deathsThere have now been 1,287 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation.
COVID-19 testing for homeless and staff begins at New Horizons shelter
read more…: COVID-19 testing for homeless and staff begins at New Horizons shelterResidents of the New Horizons homeless shelter lined up Friday morning to be tested for the novel coronavirus at a mobile test site set up in the alley behind the facility.
Trump’s guidelines for phased reopening of the country released
read more…: Trump’s guidelines for phased reopening of the country releasedWASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday President Trump released a set of Coronavirus Guidelines that includes data suggesting we’ve passed a