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Solving New Hampshire’s food waste problem one step at a time
read more…: Solving New Hampshire’s food waste problem one step at a time“We were looking to reduce trash and taxes,” Cudworth said. “I knew it was a small step. but it was important to get buy-in from the select board.” Cudworth composed at her home and learned how little trash remained after the composting and recycling. She came to the meeting with a transparent, medium-sized bowl containing a week’s worth of food scraps from her house – lettuce, strawberry and radish tops, fruit scrapes, rice, egg shells, cucumber and potato peels. The show-and-tell worked.
Concord solidifies plan to respond to homelessness
read more…: Concord solidifies plan to respond to homelessnessTwice a day the fire department can expect a call relating to homelessness in some way, whether it’s a fire at an encampment that needs to be extinguished; the river flooded with high rains and campers are stuck on the banks, or a medical emergency requires the departments’ attention
NH DOT to present Route 3 improvement project during May 22 Hooksett Council meeting
read more…: NH DOT to present Route 3 improvement project during May 22 Hooksett Council meetingThe New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will present the US Route 3/NH Route 28 roadway improvement project at the upcoming Hooksett Town Council meeting. This 1.4-mile roadway project proposes safety and mobility improvements, as well as pedestrian and bicycle improvements between the Alice Avenue/West Alice Avenue and Whitehall Road/Martins Ferry Road intersections.
Kamen to Manchester Community College grads: ‘Do something you’ll be proud of and don’t give up’
read more…: Kamen to Manchester Community College grads: ‘Do something you’ll be proud of and don’t give up’Manchester Community College (MCC) held its 78th commencement on Tuesday, May 14th at Sullivan Arena at Saint Anselm College. MCC awarded approximately 300 professional certificates and degrees to the class of 2024.
The Weekender, May 16-19: Bike to Work, Greek Food Fest, Plant Sales, Cone with a Cop and more…
read more…: The Weekender, May 16-19: Bike to Work, Greek Food Fest, Plant Sales, Cone with a Cop and more…Spring’s in full swing and summer will be here before you know it. Check out the list below to get you out of the house and enjoy the weather this weekend.
Proposed Stebbins Center receives $1 million from NH Executive Council
read more…: Proposed Stebbins Center receives $1 million from NH Executive CouncilNew Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Wednesday that the New Hampshire Executive Council has approved $1 million in funding to assist the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester’s West Side.
The unique approach of Dismas Home transforms trauma into triumph
read more…: The unique approach of Dismas Home transforms trauma into triumph“Dismas Home is kind of a unicorn in New Hampshire because we’re the only program in the state that serves exclusively justice-involved women,” says attorney Madeline Hutchings, vice chair of the Dismas board of directors. “After a period of incarceration, someone’s old life may not be there waiting for them. Dismas Home comes alongside its residents at every step of the process. Their recovery journeys are scaffolded by clinical and practical resources to help them become independently functioning members of the community.”
Edelblut comes to School Board for minimum school standards discussion
read more…: Edelblut comes to School Board for minimum school standards discussionOn Monday night, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) held a discussion with New Hampshire Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Frank Edelblut centered around concerns over proposed changes to the state’s minimum standards for public school approval, also known as the “Ed 306 Rules.”
RAISE Manchester: ‘Central Manchester Rail Trail’ design updates exclude Elm-Willow streets connector
read more…: RAISE Manchester: ‘Central Manchester Rail Trail’ design updates exclude Elm-Willow streets connectorThe project has a new name and some design adjustments. Here’s what’s new with the RAISE Grant project.
Progress report: Demolition of old police headquarters well underway
read more…: Progress report: Demolition of old police headquarters well underwayOnce the majority of the construction materials are removed, demolition will begin on the lower levels of the old police station.
Construction of a large building with affordable housing at 351 Chestnut Street should begin later this year and is tentatively scheduled to be completed in 2026.
VIDEO: Bear stops by Ash Street Inn looking for late night snack
read more…: VIDEO: Bear stops by Ash Street Inn looking for late night snackRob and Marg Wezwick have had their fair share of characters come through the Ash Street Inn. Some more mannerly than others. The young black bear who stopped by for a late-night snack Saturday did not stay long enough for a please or a thank you, but he sure stopped Rob Wezwick in his tracks.
Eversource gives away over 200 free trees to Manchester customers
read more…: Eversource gives away over 200 free trees to Manchester customersJust under two weeks after Arbor Day, representatives from Eversource were on hand in the parking lot of JFK Colisseum to provide Manchester residents with free trees.
Adam Montgomery will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of daughter Harmony
read more…: Adam Montgomery will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of daughter HarmonyAdam Montgomery, convicted of beating his 5-year-old daughter to death and hiding and abusing her corpse for months before disposing of it in a still undiscovered location, was sentenced essentially to life in prison.
Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester VP retires after 50 years
read more…: Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester VP retires after 50 yearsRichard (Rik) Cornell, MSW, ACSW, LICSW, and Vice President of Community Relations and Development, has announced his retirement from The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester. After a lengthy and distinguished career with just one organization, Cornell will finalize his work in May but will stay on as a part-time Clinician and Trainer.
Aldermanic committee recommends conclusion of compensation study
read more…: Aldermanic committee recommends conclusion of compensation studyOver 80 meetings, hearings and other events have also been held with city employees to create an overarching analysis. While that analysis is largely complete, Drabik said that she would need until at least the end of the next fiscal year (June 30, 2025), if not longer, to create a set of recommendations on any possible improvements to the compensation and hierarchical structure for those over 400 different types of city employees. Drabik also noted that comparable studies of this type take approximately 18 months to complete and this one began in August 2023.
Aldermen approve sign, banner limitation rule
read more…: Aldermen approve sign, banner limitation ruleOn Tuesday night, Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) have voted to change their rules to prohibit the use of banners, signs or other items during meetings that might create a security concern or obstruct the views of others along with limitations on public comment.
Ruais announces new weekly events at Beech Street shelter
read more…: Ruais announces new weekly events at Beech Street shelterOn Tuesday morning, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais announced the beginning of a new weekly resource fair and at the Engagement Center inside the city’s Homeless Shelter on Beech Street.
She sought an ally; now, LGBTQ advocate says barber’s actions led to harassment, doxxing
read more…: She sought an ally; now, LGBTQ advocate says barber’s actions led to harassment, doxxingThe day of the incident Prunier anonymously posted his account of what happened on the private Goffstown The Real Deal Facebook page. He then posted “No Trespassing” orders he sent to five women banning them from his shop. They included Harbus, Select board member Kelly Boyer, her wife Pam Boyer, Jillian Bernat, admin of the Goffstown The Real Real Deal Facebook page, and Jillian Pelletier. The women’s addresses were listed.
Parkside students reveal their planets with real-world NASA astronaut
read more…: Parkside students reveal their planets with real-world NASA astronautOne day human beings may travel to distant planets, but in the meantime, there are always the distant planets being created at Parkside Middle School.