Creation of city Housing Commission highlights 5 ordinance amendments
read more…: Creation of city Housing Commission highlights 5 ordinance amendmentsNew commission set to focus on increasing affordable housing options in Manchester.
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Aldermen support downtown rail station concept
read more…: Aldermen support downtown rail station conceptThe Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) gave support to moving forward on a proposed downtown “hybrid” passenger rail station.
Aug. 3 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 169 positive results with 12 in Manchester; 1 death reported
read more…: Aug. 3 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 169 positive results with 12 in Manchester; 1 death reportedThere are currently 37 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 101,155 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Pills laced with fentanyl and pushed by drug cartels ‘worst threat’ DEA agent has seen in 25 years
read more…: Pills laced with fentanyl and pushed by drug cartels ‘worst threat’ DEA agent has seen in 25 yearsNew Hampshire remains among the top five states with the highest rate of opioid-involved deaths, according to the National Institutes of Health. Through July 14, 2021, there have been 118 confirmed drug deaths, with another 96 pending toxicology. The vast majority – 93 – of the confirmed deaths involved fentanyl alone or fentanyl combined with other drugs, according to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
Master Plan, apartments, application extensions and more on this week’s Planning Board agenda
read more…: Master Plan, apartments, application extensions and more on this week’s Planning Board agendaThe Manchester Planning Board will meet on Thursday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the Aldermanic Chamber.
Campaign Roundup: Ward 8 endorsement, Bolduc event, voter guide answers incoming
read more…: Campaign Roundup: Ward 8 endorsement, Bolduc event, voter guide answers incomingIt’s Aug. 3, 2021. Here are some more updates from the city campaign trail.
DHHS seeks public comment on expansion of short-term options for those in need of mental health care
read more…: DHHS seeks public comment on expansion of short-term options for those in need of mental health care“This amendment gives New Hampshire the opportunity to transform delivery and access to mental health services and make a real difference in the lives of thousands of Granite Staters experiencing mental health crises,” said DHHS Commissioner Lori Shibinette.
July 30-Aug. 1 NH DHHS COVID-19 totals: 342 positive results with 22 in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: July 30-Aug. 1 NH DHHS COVID-19 totals: 342 positive results with 22 in Manchester; no deaths reportedOn Monday, August 2, 2021, DHHS announced 99 new positive test results for COVID-19 for August 1. Today’s results include 63 people who tested positive by PCR test and 36 who tested positive by antigen test. DHHS also announced 133 cases from July 30 (85 by PCR test and 48 by antigen test), and 110 cases from July 31 (65 by PCR test and 45 by antigen test). There are now 738 current COVID-19 cases diagnosed in New Hampshire.
Levasseur sues city for not releasing police body-cam video in parking ticket probe
read more…: Levasseur sues city for not releasing police body-cam video in parking ticket probeAlderman-at-Large Joe Levasseur is suing the Manchester police Department for not giving him a copy of a video recording of an interview with a parking enforcement officer, with whom Levasseur had a dispute last January, because it was recorded on an officer’s body-worn camera, which the city maintains is exempt under the Right-to-Know law.
New Hampshire’s vaccine van is ready to roll out shots
read more…: New Hampshire’s vaccine van is ready to roll out shotsNow the shot is coming to fairs, farmers markets and other community events, including the North Haverhill Fair last weekend. The van’s deployment, and subsequent shots, are free of charge, with Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines all offered.
Judge rejects plea deal in case of hacked nude photos
read more…: Judge rejects plea deal in case of hacked nude photosA Superior Court judge rejected a negotiated plea that called for no jail time for a man accused of posting nude photos of his former roommate, taken in a hack, to the internet.
Girard and Sullivan earn more endorsements, Craig campaign hits $300k mark, Freeman drops out of BOSC race
read more…: Girard and Sullivan earn more endorsements, Craig campaign hits $300k mark, Freeman drops out of BOSC raceAs the month of July comes to an end, it’s now been just over a week since the end of the filing period for this fall’s Manchester municipal election. Here’s a roundup of news and notes from the campaign trail over the past week.
Judge: No jail time for BLM protestor following resentencing hearing
read more…: Judge: No jail time for BLM protestor following resentencing hearingA 19-year-old Berlin man will serve no jail time for his part in last year’s Black Lives Matters protest because, a judge said, he should be treated the same as his accomplice.
July 30 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 76 positive results with 10 in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: July 30 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 76 positive results with 10 in Manchester; no deaths reportedThere are currently 29 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 100,657 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Federal eviction moratorium ends July 31 – help is available
read more…: Federal eviction moratorium ends July 31 – help is availableWhile the federal eviction moratorium is scheduled to expire Saturday, the NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available to help renters experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 and who are having difficulty making past or current rent payments, or living in unsafe or unhealthy housing.
Lupien looks to add new perspective in Ward 2 BOSC race
read more…: Lupien looks to add new perspective in Ward 2 BOSC raceIt’s been said countless times in 2020 and 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created new realities that otherwise may not have been there, including four candidates for Ward 2’s Board of School Committee (BOSC) seat this fall.
Hillsborough County North Grand Jury indictments for July
read more…: Hillsborough County North Grand Jury indictments for JulyThe manager of USA Chicken and Biscuit, accused of shooting a former employee outside the Elm Street restaurant, is under indictment for attempted murder.
July 29 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 101 positive results with 11 in Manchester; 1 death reported
read more…: July 29 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 101 positive results with 11 in Manchester; 1 death reportedThere are currently 26 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 100,554 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
10 former state employees indicted for alleged crimes against children at YDC between 1995-2007
read more…: 10 former state employees indicted for alleged crimes against children at YDC between 1995-2007A Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District grand jury handed up 88 indictments against 10 former state employees on charges they sexually abused incarcerated teens at the Youth Detention Center.
July 28 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 90 positive results with 15 in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: July 28 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 90 positive results with 15 in Manchester; no deaths reportedThere are currently 20 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 100,465 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.