Manchester man wins $1.35 million from NH Lottery
read more…: Manchester man wins $1.35 million from NH LotteryThe top prize-winning ticket was sold to Manchester resident, Fran Koonping, who elected the cash option of $1,350,000 (before taxes).
Government
Community mental health centers on the precipice of a ‘transformational’ moment
read more…: Community mental health centers on the precipice of a ‘transformational’ momentThe state’s 10 community mental health centers would be able to expand services significantly and offer statewide mobile crisis response under a contract going before the Executive Council Wednesday.
Porcfest breaks attendance record
read more…: Porcfest breaks attendance recordThe Free State Project’s 18th annual Porcupine Freedom Festival was a sell-out this year with 2,500 tickets sold, eclipsing the previous record of 1,800 for the event.
Most diversity council members resign over governor signing ‘divisive concepts’ legislation
read more…: Most diversity council members resign over governor signing ‘divisive concepts’ legislationTen of the 18 members of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion resigned Tuesday in a letter to Gov. Chris Sununu over his decision to sign into law controversial legislation that is aimed at banning the use of Critical Race Theory in classrooms and government-sponsored diversity and inclusion training.
Hunt Pool closed Wednesday due to technical issues
read more…: Hunt Pool closed Wednesday due to technical issuesHunt Pool was closed Wednesday due to issues with the filtration system.
Heritage Commission and Planning Board to meet this week
read more…: Heritage Commission and Planning Board to meet this weekThis week, we have Heritage Commission and Planning Board both meeting at City Hall. Both meetings will be streamed live on Channel 22 or on-line at Manchester Community Television.
BOSC Finance and Facilities Committee seeks information for Green Acres renovations
read more…: BOSC Finance and Facilities Committee seeks information for Green Acres renovationsMANCHESTER, N.H. – The Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Finance and Facilities Committee approved exploring usage of federal aid for additional renovations at Green Acres Elementary School.
June 28 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 19 positive results with 3 in Manchester; 1 death reported
read more…: June 28 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 19 positive results with 3 in Manchester; 1 death reportedThere are currently 16 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 99,455 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
City PSA on staying cool and safe: How to be prepared for oncoming heat wave
read more…: City PSA on staying cool and safe: How to be prepared for oncoming heat waveThe National Weather Service is forecasting an extended period of hot temperatures and increasing humidity beginning Sunday, June 27 through at least Tuesday June 29.
Man accused of falsely claiming sex assault by YDC staff
read more…: Man accused of falsely claiming sex assault by YDC staffA Dover man, who alleged he was physically and sexually abused at the Youth Development Center in Manchester as a teen in the early 1990s, is now charged with four misdemeanors accusing him of filing false reports to law enforcement.
Sununu signs controversial $13.5B budget
read more…: Sununu signs controversial $13.5B budgetWith no fanfare and no courtesy photo of him signing House Bills 1 and 2, Republican Gov. Chris Sununu issued a news release Friday saying he signed both into law.
June 25 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 13 positive results with no cases in Manchester; 2 deaths reported
read more…: June 25 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 13 positive results with no cases in Manchester; 2 deaths reportedThere are currently 13 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 99,403 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
City Campaign Roundup: Gatsas won’t run, Craig gets SEA endorsement, state budget reactions
read more…: City Campaign Roundup: Gatsas won’t run, Craig gets SEA endorsement, state budget reactionsIt’s Friday, June 25, 2021. Here’s what’s been going on this week on the campaign trail for the 2021 Manchester municipal election.
City Health Director Anna Thomas, Citizen of the Year: Leads with passion and a warrior spirit
read more…: City Health Director Anna Thomas, Citizen of the Year: Leads with passion and a warrior spiritAttendees were able to stroll the promenade at the home of the Fisher Cats, Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, or tune in via live stream on the Chamber’s website as City Public Health Director Anna Thomas received accolades for her leadership during a year of unparalleled health challenges.
ZBA denies Orange Street ‘sober house’ variance request
read more…: ZBA denies Orange Street ‘sober house’ variance requestSeveral variances requested by a congregate housing organization on Orange Street were unanimously denied by the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) on Wednesday, with the board disputing the applicants claims that their circumstances required “reasonable and necessary” accommodations.
5 arrested at State House protesting the state budget
read more…: 5 arrested at State House protesting the state budgetAfter a day of protests at the State House, five activists were arrested when they refused to leave the Executive Council chambers without seeing Gov. Chris Sununu. They wanted to give him an in-person message to veto the budget passed earlier in the day.
June 24 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 30 positive results with none in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: June 24 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 30 positive results with none in Manchester; no deaths reportedThere are currently 14 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 99,392 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Suspended sentence for man arrested for sucker-punching 57-year-old, causing his death
read more…: Suspended sentence for man arrested for sucker-punching 57-year-old, causing his deathA man charged with manslaughter and nine other offenses in the death of a 57-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of second-degree assault and received a suspended prison sentence.
June 22 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 25 positive results with no cases in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: June 22 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 25 positive results with no cases in Manchester; no deaths reportedThere are currently 17 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 99,348 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.