Take the survey: Share how the current housing shortage is affecting you as part of regional housing study

read more…: Take the survey: Share how the current housing shortage is affecting you as part of regional housing study

The trends and challenges affecting housing in New Hampshire will be studied as part of a project conducted by regional planning commissions, which will result in nine assessments to assist communities in creating solutions to meet future demand.

Manchester Launches Small Business Grant and Program Assistance

read more…: Manchester Launches Small Business Grant and Program Assistance

On Wednesday, Mayor Joyce Craig and the City of Manchester announced the relaunch of the Manchester Small Business Grant and Program Assistance. This grant initiative was developed as a resource to help small businesses recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first iteration of the program, launched in 2020, provided grants to 53 Manchester businesses, created 16 jobs and retained 38 employees.

Should parents be allowed to teach driver education?

read more…: Should parents be allowed to teach driver education?

During the COVID-19 emergency Gov. Sununu allowed parts of driver education to take place online or with a parent. Those adjustments ended along with the state of emergency, but some legislators believe the allowances should go even further. Ten state legislators are sponsoring a bill that would let parents provide all of driver education instead of enrolling their teen in an approved course.

BOSC Committee recommends funding for BIPOC organizations

read more…: BOSC Committee recommends funding for BIPOC organizations

The Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Finance and Facilities Committee received rousing applause on Wednesday night from a crowd grateful for their unanimous recommendation of a proposal to provide $220,123 to four BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth organizations in the greater Manchester area.

New system for mental health crises sees strong demand

read more…: New system for mental health crises sees strong demand

The program launched on Jan. 1, providing a centralized system of phone, text or chat support to people in crisis. ‘Crisis’ is self-defined and could mean anything from feeling overwhelmed or anxious to having suicidal ideation. The program aims to provide an equitable, low-barrier access point to mental health services for anyone who needs them.

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