The Soapbox | Accountability is not censorship: Why the Board is right to rein in Levasseur

Tuesday, October 7, 2025Monday, October 6, 2025

Rich Girard’s recent defense of Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur presents a false choice: either elected officials are free to hurl insults at city staff without consequence, or the city risks trampling the First Amendment. This framing oversimplifies the issue and ignores a basic truth: accountability and civility in public service are not unconstitutional, they are essential to good government.

Troy Micklon announces Ward 9 Aldermanic campaign

Sunday, July 13, 2025Friday, July 11, 2025

Lifelong Granite Stater and longtime city resident Troy Micklon has officially announced his candidacy for Alderman in Manchester’s Ward 9.

The Soapbox: Joe Kelly Levasseur and Crissy Kantor cannot be trusted

Saturday, April 19, 2025

At the April 15th budget hearing, hundreds of community members showed up in support of our school district, with 60 speaking in favor of adequate funding. Only one individual spoke in opposition, a reflection of the disconnect between educators, students, families, and the reckless actions of some members of our Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Cavanaugh seeks to retake Ward 1 Aldermanic seat

Monday, April 21, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

2023 Mayoral Candidate Kevin Cavanaugh announced that he will be running to represent Ward 1 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Mayor Ruais presenting budget address March 27 during special Board of Aldermen meeting

Thursday, March 27, 2025Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais will present an address outlying the details of his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget on Thursday night.

Aldermen agree to land swap, restarting momentum on new Beech Street School

Saturday, January 25, 2025Wednesday, January 22, 2025

In an 8-6 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) accepted an agreement that will allow the paused new Beech Street Elementary School project to proceed once again.