Cold temps disrupt VA Medical Center as some residents moved, in-person appointments cancelled

read more…: Cold temps disrupt VA Medical Center as some residents moved, in-person appointments cancelled

The Department of Veterans Affairs Manchester Healthcare System has cancelled in-person patient appointments at the Manchester VA Medical Center (VAMC) and Tilton Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) due to infrastructure issues related to recent frigid weather conditions consisting of water and heating concerns.  

Committee hears bills on electric cars, road tolls, complete streets

read more…: Committee hears bills on electric cars, road tolls, complete streets

In addition to a bill seeking to prohibit future state funding on commuter rail, there were several other bills discussed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives Public Works and Highways Committee on Friday. Here’s a recap.

Bill proposes freeze on state-funded commuter rail

read more…: Bill proposes freeze on state-funded commuter rail

Is it a boondoggle or a necessity for New Hampshire’s economic future? That was the question in the New Hampshire House of Representatives’ Committee on Public Works and Highways on Friday as they heard testimony on a bill that would prohibit the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects.

New Hampshire House rejects bill enabling rent controls

read more…: New Hampshire House rejects bill enabling rent controls

The New Hampshire House overwhelmingly rejected an effort to allow towns and cities to impose controls on rent increases and notices Thursday after a majority argued it would harm the housing market.

10 facts about the New Hampshire state budget

read more…: 10 facts about the New Hampshire state budget

Policymakers in Concord are set to focus on allocating resources for public services in the next State Budget during the next several months. The State Budget provides funds for a wide variety of programs and services, including public health and education, road and bridge maintenance, and protection for both people and the natural environment.

Planning board gets update on Beech Street shelter, field concerns from neighbors

read more…: Planning board gets update on Beech Street shelter, field concerns from neighbors

With a new emergency warming shelter about to open its doors on Beech Street, the Manchester Planning Board received an update from city leaders on Thursday night, providing an opportunity for the board and local residents to ask questions about its operations.

‘System is broken’: Mental health centers seek $30 million to add workers, bolster treatment

read more…: ‘System is broken’: Mental health centers seek $30 million to add workers, bolster treatment

The state has spent millions to expand mental health treatment in the last two years. Yet those who need it are still waiting. In emergency rooms, some for days. At home for a mobile crisis team that’s an hour-plus away. For a counseling appointment. For housing after psychiatric hospitalizations.

City’s Beech Street shelter – and new shelter manager – ready just in time for deep freeze

read more…: City’s Beech Street shelter – and new shelter manager – ready just in time for deep freeze

MANCHESTER, NH — As the city was evacuating the downtown homeless encampment on Jan. 18, Jake King was taking it

Bill proposes removing bail commissioners

read more…: Bill proposes removing bail commissioners

Personal recognizance bail has been a hot topic recently in Manchester, but would removing bail commissioners from the process necessarily make it better? One piece of legislation currently before the New Hampshire House of Representatives believes it would.

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