Government
Apartments and subdivisions approved, new chair elected
read more…: Apartments and subdivisions approved, new chair electedComments from the first public hearing on the Master Plan are being incorporated and the Board will host a second public hearing to adopt the Master Plan at the August 5 meeting.
July 19 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 27 positive results with 1 in Manchester; 1 death reported
read more…: July 19 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 27 positive results with 1 in Manchester; 1 death reportedThere are currently 18 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 99,966 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Grand jury doesn’t indict woman who police said falsely claimed she had COVID-19
read more…: Grand jury doesn’t indict woman who police said falsely claimed she had COVID-19Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney Jonathan Cowal dismissed the “false public alarm” charge citing “prosecutor’s discretion” the same day as the plea. The court file notes that on July 13, 2021 – the same day – the grand jury issued a “no true bill,” that is, it declined to indict her.
Unknown illness affecting songbirds so far undetected in New Hampshire
read more…: Unknown illness affecting songbirds so far undetected in New HampshireNo conclusive causes of either illness or death have been determined. State wildlife agencies including New Hampshire Fish and Game are working collaboratively with diagnostic laboratories, federal agencies, and other partners to track reports of the disease and bird mortality.
Campaign Update: New Aldermanic filings in Ward 4, 8 and At-Large, Girard receives endorsement
read more…: Campaign Update: New Aldermanic filings in Ward 4, 8 and At-Large, Girard receives endorsementIt’s Day 5 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far.
Election 2021 campaign filing update: Several BOSC incumbents file on Thursday
read more…: Election 2021 campaign filing update: Several BOSC incumbents file on ThursdayIt’s Day 4 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far.
City Campaign Updates: July 13
read more…: City Campaign Updates: July 13It’s Day 2 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far.
Ex-senator Woodburn sentenced to 60 days in jail; appeal planned
read more…: Ex-senator Woodburn sentenced to 60 days in jail; appeal plannedFormer state Senator Jeffrey Woodburn was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail Tuesday for biting his ex-fiancee’s arm and breaking the door to her home almost three years ago, but it is unlikely he will see the inside of a cell any time soon as he is appealing the convictions to the state Supreme Court.
Slew of candidates arrive at City Hall on first day of municipal campaign filing period
read more…: Slew of candidates arrive at City Hall on first day of municipal campaign filing periodThe candidacy filing period has officially begun for the Manchester 2021 Municipal Election and there was plenty of activity at City Hall on Monday. Here is an update of what went down along with any other recent news from the mayoral race, the Aldermanic races and the Board of School Committee races.
See who’s running: Candidate Filing update for 2021 Manchester Municipal Election
read more…: See who’s running: Candidate Filing update for 2021 Manchester Municipal ElectionJuly 12 was the first day of filing for those who would like to be on the ballot for the 2021 municipal election. See who filed for office so far.
Planning Board to deliberate on subdivisions and apartments on Pearl Street
read more…: Planning Board to deliberate on subdivisions and apartments on Pearl StreetCity Works is a regular feature which endeavors to provide a preview of projects coming before the Planning Board, Zoning Board and Heritage Commission by posting agendas and relevant information to keep the public informed about what is happening.
Erin Kelly announces candidacy for alderman in Ward 12
read more…: Erin Kelly announces candidacy for alderman in Ward 12On Saturday, Erin Kelly announced that she will be running for Ward 12’s seat on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA).
Convicted of domestic violence-related charges, former state senator argues for no jail time
read more…: Convicted of domestic violence-related charges, former state senator argues for no jail timeThe state is asking a judge to sentence former New Hampshire Senator Jeffrey Woodburn to 60 days in jail on domestic violence and criminal mischief convictions; he is asking for no jail time.
July 9 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 30 positive results with 1 in Manchester; 1 death reported
read more…: July 9 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 30 positive results with 1 in Manchester; 1 death reportedThere are currently 15 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 99,708 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
State’s Housing Stability work group releases strategic 3-year plan ‘to end homelessness in NH’
read more…: State’s Housing Stability work group releases strategic 3-year plan ‘to end homelessness in NH’The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services on Friday released a three-year Strategic Plan, with a goal of rendering homelessness NH as “rare, brief and one-time.”
ZBA grants variance for proposed Gaslight District apartment complex
read more…: ZBA grants variance for proposed Gaslight District apartment complexA proposed housing development in the Gaslight District has taken step closer to becoming a reality, but not without some concern from the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)