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UPDATED: Parental Bill of Rights in Education bill packs Representatives Hall
read more…: UPDATED: Parental Bill of Rights in Education bill packs Representatives HallIn a packed Representatives Hall, opponents and supporters of the Parental Bill of Rights in Education testified on whether Senate Bill 272 would harm or help children and their parents.
Trump to make campaign stop in Manchester next week
read more…: Trump to make campaign stop in Manchester next weekDonald Trump will be making a campaign stop at the Doubletree Hilton next Thursday.
Earth Day: Announcing the first Nashua Sustainability Fair April 22
read more…: Earth Day: Announcing the first Nashua Sustainability Fair April 22The Nashua Public Library, in partnership with the Community Development Division and the Division of Public Health & Community Services, is hosting a new community event focused on bringing the community together to learn more about sustainable projects, practices, and organizations in Nashua.
Open road toll lane closures scheduled for April 18-19 at Hooksett Toll Plaza
read more…: Open road toll lane closures scheduled for April 18-19 at Hooksett Toll PlazaThe New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) plans to close both the northbound and southbound Open Road Toll (ORT) lanes at the Hooksett Toll Plaza on Interstate 93 for system testing.
New Hampshire judicial branch makes case for more judges, staff
read more…: New Hampshire judicial branch makes case for more judges, staffRequest for increased staffing and judges is supported by a 2022 weighted caseload assessment by NCSC which recommends hiring 17 new circuit court judges as well as court processing staff.
Drive-thru add-on for upcoming Edward J. Roy gas station denied by ZBA
read more…: Drive-thru add-on for upcoming Edward J. Roy gas station denied by ZBAAt the corner of Wellington Road and Edward J. Roy Drive, a combination gas station/convenience store/fast food restaurant is currently under construction without a drive-thru addition, and it looks like it will stay that way for the near future at least.
The Cycling City: Join the biking revolution!
read more…: The Cycling City: Join the biking revolution!Welcome to “The Cycling City.“ This is a new monthly column that will discuss how cycling can benefit not only the individual but also the community as a whole. We will look at why people ride bikes, and how cycling can make a community healthier, happier, and more connected while providing a true alternative transportation network.
The hunt for history: Run club discovers the city’s hidden gems
read more…: The hunt for history: Run club discovers the city’s hidden gemsOn this particular night, I’m joining in on a “Historical Scavenger Hunt” organized by run club member and local historian Stan Garrity.
DIY investigation: FBI launches stolen art app
read more…: DIY investigation: FBI launches stolen art appEver fantasize about helping the FBI crack a big case? Or maybe you just want to make sure that Picasso you’re buying is real before you plop down your life savings on it.
New Hampshire needs 150,000 housing units by 2040
read more…: New Hampshire needs 150,000 housing units by 2040By 2040, 88,400 new housing units will be needed, with 30,000 of them rental units. To accomplish this, the state needs to increase building permits by 36 percent statewide. (From 2017 to 2021, about 4,000 building permits were issued per year.) “The only plausible way that this could be achieved is through a combination of local and state action,” the study said.
April 13: Dig in to ‘Juxtaposed,’ a study of unique perspectives in photographic art
read more…: April 13: Dig in to ‘Juxtaposed,’ a study of unique perspectives in photographic artAn opening reception is set for April 13, from 6-8 p.m.
April 16: Chaney as Quasimodo in ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Nashua library
read more…: April 16: Chaney as Quasimodo in ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Nashua libraryThe screening will be preceded by two songs from a musical version of ‘The Hunchback of Notre’ by members of Actorsingers, a local community theater group.
Pop-up Pantries: Where to find free fresh food in Nashua this spring
read more…: Pop-up Pantries: Where to find free fresh food in Nashua this springEach week, Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter provides hundreds of pounds of food that volunteers deliver to the Pop-Up Pantries.
Walking on sunshine: ‘Biggest group ever’ for kick-off of 2023 MPD Senior Walks
read more…: Walking on sunshine: ‘Biggest group ever’ for kick-off of 2023 MPD Senior WalksMonday marked the return of annual Senior Walks, organized twice a year by Manchester Police Department’s Community Affairs Division. Led by Officer Stephen Duquette, the popular walks span eight weeks and take participants to various walking trails around the city to stretch their legs, get some cardio and connect with one another.
Meet the Ward 6 candidates: Great North Aleworks hosting 2 ‘meet-and-greet’ events
read more…: Meet the Ward 6 candidates: Great North Aleworks hosting 2 ‘meet-and-greet’ eventsWe’ve planned two “meet and greets” for Ward 6 voters (or anyone interested) to come out and meet each candidate in a relaxed social setting with the help of our friends at Great North Aleworks.
This Very Moment is Perfect for Writing: April 14 Zoom with NH Poet Laureate
read more…: This Very Moment is Perfect for Writing: April 14 Zoom with NH Poet LaureateGrab a pen and paper, pour your favorite beverage, and join NH Humanities for a Zoom session featuring NH Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary on April 14 at 5 p.m.