DHHS: Data justifies further investigation into elevated kidney, renal cancer cases in Merrimack

read more…: DHHS: Data justifies further investigation into elevated kidney, renal cancer cases in Merrimack

DHHS is releasing this analysis during a meeting Friday of the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals, a legislative commission formed in 2019 to study PFAS contamination in the town of Merrimack, and surrounding communities.

NH Dept. of Justice awarded $90K to fund Project Safe Neighborhood projects around the state

read more…: NH Dept. of Justice awarded $90K to fund Project Safe Neighborhood projects around the state

The Department of Justice announced today that it has awarded more than $17.5 million in grants to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program. Funding will support efforts across the country to address violent crime, including the gun violence that is often at its core. The New Hampshire Department of Justice was awarded $89,997 to administer PSN grant funds in the District of New Hampshire.

Lexi and Brandon, a year later: She’s still homeless, he’s in jail

read more…: Lexi and Brandon, a year later: She’s still homeless, he’s in jail

I was able to follow for the past year the progress of two of the 22 people who were transported that day under an extended state contract with Granite House, which provided respite beds for all of them. The initial offer was for a safe space with a warm bed. If any of them wanted to go into treatment for their addictions, that could be arranged.

Moving the needle on affordable housing and homelessness in Manchester

read more…: Moving the needle on affordable housing and homelessness in Manchester

Although it will not eliminate the great need that currently exists, it is a step in the right direction according to the city’s Director of Homeless Initiatives Schonna Green. The amount of footwork involved in such forward motion requires a lot of attention to detail. It is work mostly done behind the scenes, and often involves delicate negotiations that can easily be derailed.

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